Here we have the fastest Opel built by the tuning company Steinmetz, the street legal Opel Insignia Sports Tourer OPC. Setting a new top speed record of 287.4 km/h, the new Opel Insignia accomplished this staggering number in October during a test run at the Nardo ring in Italy. The track in Italy allows the driver to reach the cars maximum speed, without ever having to turn the wheels, thanks to its large 12 kilometer oval circuit. Tuning the performance outside the engine bay, Steinmetz installed a custom aerodynamic kit that included new front and rear spoilers, side skirts, and a new front grille. The Opel Insignia also received a sport suspension kit, along with 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels, and a few extra chrome features for the exterior.
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Amuse Nissan 370Z Vestito
The tuning company Amuse from Japan recently unveiled a new body kit for the Nissan 370Z called the Vestito, Italian for dress or suit. Upgrades include a new front bumper with carbon fiber integrated on the sides, front lip, side skirts, stretched fenders, and a new rear bumper with a large wing above. The whole kit features simple, yet clean lines that transform the Nissan 370Z to an even more aggressive looking sports car. Customers can choose any wheel package they’d like, but shown here are BBS LM-R wheels wrapped in high performance tires.
9ff Porsche 911 GT9-R
Aiming to become the world’s fastest production car, 9ff has modified the Porsche 911 nicknamed the GT9-R to produce an amazing 1120 horsepower. Last year the tuning company revealed the GT9 which accomplished 910 hp with a top speed of 409 km/h. This years model boasts a 4.0-liter six cylinder engine capable of reaching 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds, 300 km/h in 15.8 seconds, and claim bragging rights of a 414 km/h top speed. This Porsche 911 GT9-R definitely has the potential to become the world’s fastest production car, since it beat out the SSC Ultimate Aero TT which had a top speed of 412 km/h. The only thing limiting the new car from 9ff is that they are only going to build twenty of these models at first, however all will be available worldwide.
eRUF Stormster Porsche Cayenne – First Electric SUV
Here we have the Stormster based off the Porsche Cayenne, and it is the first electric SUV brought to us by eRUF Automobile. eRUF has revealed their latest work on the SUV after unveiling the first electric sports car back in October 2008. This will be their third installment of an electric vehicle that is powered by a Siemens Technology electric unit. The numbers are remarkable for being completely electric, showing 367 bhp, which is the same as the previous Greenster Porsche model. Debuting at the European Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, the Porsche Cayenne SUV will be displayed from December 7th to the 18th of this month.
Brabus Mercedes-Benz GLK
This isn’t the prettiest Mercedes GLK we’ve seen, but it does hold the title for being the fastest SUV in the world, custom tuned by Brabus. First off, Brabus swapped the factory engine with one of Mercedes V12 power plants to claim a whopping 211 mph top speed. The new V12 under the hood was increased from 5.5-liters to 6.3-liters, and then Brabus hooked it up with two turbochargers, two intercoolers, and a large stainless steel exhaust system with high flowing catalytic converters. Showing off typical Brabus performance numbers, the modified Mercedes GLK boasts 740 hp and 995 ft lbs of torque.
FAB Design Porsche Panamera
FAB Design has released a new tuning kit for the Porsche Panamera that improves both the performance and car styling. The German tuners created a unique aerodynamic package that looks great from almost every angle. Available in two-door and four-door models, FAB Design custom made this kit for the two-door Porsche Panamera. It looks much more aggressive with a new front bumper, larger air vents, LED driving lights, side skirts, and rear diffuser. The FAB Design Porsche Panamera also features wider fenders to allow extra space for the 22″ wheel package wrapped in high performance tires.
Edo Competition Lamborghini Gallardo LP600/4
Earlier today, Edo Competiton released the latest tuning kit for the stunning Lamborghini Gallardo LP600/4 supercar. Edo Competition has already revealed several other packages for Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s, so this one just adds to the list. The Italian sports car is the most recent to go under the Edo knife, and it came out with some great numbers. As the name states, the Gallardo LP600/4 boasts 600 hp under the hood at 7,970 rpm, and 572 Nm of torque at 6,845 rpm. At the track, the racing Lamborghini Gallardo sprinted from 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 10 seconds, and accomplished an amazing top speed of 340 km/h.
GeigerCars Cadillac CTS-V
The German tuners from GeigerCars have modified the Cadillac CTS-V as well as several other North American cars such as the Ford and Chevy. Powered by the factory 6.2-liter V8 engine, the new Cadillac received a larger turbo, intercooler, and increases in boost pressure. With all the work under the hood, GeigerCars was able to pull fantastic numbers showing 619 hp at 5,900 rpm, and 850 Nm of torque at only 4,000 rpm. This rocket-like Cadillac CTS-V reached a top speed of 330 km/h with shortened fifth and sixth gears coming from GeigerCars. The tuning company didn’t release the acceleration times yet, but with those figures it’s definitely one of the faster Cadillacs to date.
Kicherer Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
The latest tuning company to jump on the band wagon and customize the highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG are the guys from Kicherer. Still waiting for the official market release, the new Mercedes has caught the eyes of many tuning enthusiasts. Here we have the concept pictures of the tuning program from Kicherer, and the new Mercedes Gullwing SLS AMG looks stunning. Naming it the Kicherer SLS 63 CP, the new kit definitely sports a high-class aerodynamic package. Coming from Germany, the specialists have customized a new front lip spoiler, roof air intake, and sporty rear diffuser for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
Gemballa Porsche Cayenne GT500 Aero 3
A few days ago Gemballa released a new tuning kit for the Porsche Cayenne called the GT500 Aero 3 package. The German tuners created the Aero 3 kit consisting of several new body pieces to give it an aggressive look with added aerodynamics. Included in the package is a redesigned front bumper, side skirts, and rear bumper all featuring unique air inlets. In the lower section of the front bumper are daytime running hidden behind the grille, and Gemballa painted the Porsche Cayenne an intense red. Even though it doesn’t appear to be lowered, the tuning firm installed an electronic lowering kit to improve the stance and handling.
Tommy Kaira Nissan GT-R
Tommy Kaira, the Japanese tuning firm is creating a new aerodynamic body kit for the Nissan GT-R with exceptional style. Previously they announced their plans to make a new tuning kit for the Nissan Godzilla, and now we have pictures of the work. Tommy Kaira plans to unveil the new GT-R at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon that will be held January 15-17. Included in the kit is a new front bumper, front lip spoiler, side skirts, extended rear fenders, rear diffuser, and a rear wing. All parts will be made entirely of carbon fiber to ensure the highest performance quality, and they will even add an upgraded suspension to the kit.
Senner Audi R8
Senner Tuning has released the latest performance and styling package for the Audi R8 4.2-liter V8 FSI called the Super Sport Concept. Contributing to the horsepower increases are new sport air filters, aftermarket exhaust system, and ECU tuning by Senner that bring its figures to 458 hp and 470 Nm of torque. The concept from Senner Tuning, which is located by Mainz, Germany was driven on a mile long strip to test the performance and reliability. Styling the exterior of Audi R8 was also of importance, so the car received several aesthetic parts along with a suspension kit.