The Japanese tuners from Wald International have released their Sports Line Black Bison Edition Mercedes E-Class W212 that debuted at the 2009 SEMA Show. We now have beautiful shots of the car from the company who specialize in tuning European and Japanese car models. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class falls under the Wald Sports Line category which features a stylish new aero kit. Included in the package is a new front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, diffuser, trunk lip spoiler, roof spoiler, and customized fender ducts. Underneath the Mercedes Benz is an aftermarket exhaust system, and the car rides on Wald’s Mahora series wheels available in several sizes.
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Wimmer RS Porsche 911 GT2 Speed Biturbo
Wimmer RS have taken the Porsche 911 GT2 Speed and released a tuning package based off the standard 997 GT2 biturbo featuring two Wimmer turbochargers. The Porsche engine received the works with an upgrade to the engine block, new pistons, connecting rods, injector nozzles, aftermarket camshafts, modified intake manifold, throttle valve, and new intercooler. With all these improvements, ECU tuning was mandatory, and the results are amazing. Performance numbers show 827 horsepower at 7,400 rpm and 948 Nm of torque with a power to weight ratio of 1.84 kg/hp. The Wimmer RS Porsche 911 GT2 Speed has a top speed of 379 km/h, and can sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 3.38 seconds!
ATT Autotechnik BMW M3
The guys from ATT Autotechnik have taken the BMW M3 which is one of their favorite sports cars, and released a new tuning kit to increase the performance. For years the BMW M3 has been a track icon, without a doubt being the most powerful model of the BMW 3-series. ATT Autotechnik decided that it could use an extra boost under the hood, so they aimed to reach a pleasing 500 horsepower. With the addition of a built turbo compressor and ECU tuning, the BMW M3 convertible was able to reach 345 hp on the dyno. ATT dubbed it the “Thunderstorm” while improving the cars exterior styling as well.
Vivid Racing BMW 135i
The latest project from Vivid Racing has been completed on the BMW 135i which received several modifications to try and hang with their previous Porsche Twin-Turbo project. Not only does the car perform inside, but looking good on the exterior was also a requirement. Vivid Racing hooked it up with a new aero kit from iCarbon, featuring a new front lip, aggressive rear diffuser, mirror covers, and trunk lip spoiler all made of carbon fiber. Becoming even more popular in the tuning scene are car wraps to give the vehicles a unique look, while also protecting the paint. This BMW 135i was wrapped in a Battleship Gray car wrap that can be peeled off at any time. Vehicle wraps are an investment worth checking out because they can last up to 5 years, and are priced at a fraction of what it costs to paint a new high end car.
MEC Design Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Tuning Preview
Here we have a sneak peak from the Berlin based tuners at MEC Design in which they have mocked up the future tuning program for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The new Mercedes Gullwing is set to launch in the spring of 2010, and these designs of the SLS AMG show it is capable of extreme styling. The kit looks incredible, very aggressive, but still maintains the high class look of a Mercedes all wrapped into one unique package. MEC Design started off with giant 22″ three-piece mecxtremel wheels, removed the Mercedes logo above the grille, and started designing the bumpers. Completely redesigning the front, side, and rear bumpers, MEC really transformed this Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG into being capable of an award winning show car.
MTM Audi S5 Cabrio Supercharged
The tuning specialists at MTM have released a custom program for the Audi S5 Cabrio to increase performance by adding a supercharger. This is said to give the Audi S5 “maximized pleasure and comfort to the open air driving fans,” while tuners say it is the “most beautiful car” that was designed by Walter de Silva. Transforming the car is the supercharged engine, a wheel package, lowering kit, and sporty seats. MTM kept the stock Audi S5 Cabrio 3.0-liter TFSI V6 quattro engine in place, but hooked it up with their special M-Cantronic, and V-Cantronic modules. The results are amazing with a 100 horsepower increase over the stock numbers, to reach a total output of 430 hp and 515 Nm of torque.
GeigerCars Ford GT
A while back GeigerCars unleashed a performance package for the Ford GT that featured a 3.3-liter supercharger producing 701 hp and 837 Nm of torque. Now they bring to the table a larger, 4.0-liter supercharged engine that also comes with a sport air filter, new throttle valves, re-tuned electronics, and a more efficient cooling system. This Ford GT received the nickname Geiger HP 790 from GeigerCars since the performance numbers show 790 hp and 863 Nm of torque from the 5.4-liter V8 motor. All the extra power under the hood allows the Ford GT to run a 0-100 km/h time in 3.6 seconds, 0-300 km/h in 22.8 seconds, and claim a top speed of 360 km/h.
Wimmer RS Ferrari F430 Scuderia
The car tuning company at Wimmer RS released their latest modified version of the Ferrari F430 Scuderia that will be on display at the Essen Motor Show. A new power kit was developed by Wimmer RS, which includes the Wimmer engine control software and the addition of an aftermarket exhaust system. Performance numbers saw an increase of 38 hp with a maximum speed boost of 11 km/h to reach a total 321 km/h. The Wimmer RS Ferrari F430 Scuderia track numbers were excellent, with times showing it can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in only 3.84 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 11.03 seconds, and 0-300 km/h in 34.9 seconds.
Underground Racing 1500hp Lamborghini Gallardo
Underground Racing has released their 1500hp Lamborghini Gallardo Twin Turbo that has an amazing sound in the video when under full throttle. This beast was built for a client named Jonah, and it has to be one of the best tuning jobs performed in a while. Dubbed the TTG, it produces a mind blowing 1500 horsepower to the wheels. That is an incredible number, and when factoring a 25 percent drivetrain loss, it most likely shows numbers around 1875 hp to the crank! Boosted at 30 psi, the Lamborghini Gallardo runs on VP C16 racing fuel, which is a step up from the previous Underground Racing Lamborhini Murcielago LP640, which accomplished 1300 rear wheel horsepower.
9ff Porsche 997 Turbo Speed9
If you’re a tuning addict who loved the cars at the SEMA Show, but prefer more European models, then the 9ff Porsche 997 Turbo Speed9 debuting at the Essen Motor Show is for you. The Essen Show in Germany always has the top of the line European makes and models on display, so don’t miss out if you’re nearby. This Porsche 997 Turbo has been inspired by the legendary 356 (circa 1955) with roots coming from the 997 Turbo cabrio. Featuring the 3.6-liter twin-turbo, 9ff was able to obtain 650 hp from the stock 473 horsepower. The 6-cylinder sports car received an aftermarket exhaust, ECU tuning, and a new catalytic converter. These are impressive numbers for some simple modifications, and the tuners didn’t stop there.
Nissan GT-R Chrome, White, and Matte Black Car Wraps
Here we have an extreme tuning enthusiast who took his Nissan GT-R and wrapped it matte white at first, then decided to wrap it in chrome! It’s a little ridiculous in my opinion and definitely flashy, but the matte white looks good with the black wheels. It’s amazing what some people will pay to customize their car, the matte white car wrap alone costs $2,640. The chrome was even more expensive and took almost two weeks to complete the Nissan GT-R. The guy who wrapped his in chrome has a friend who also wrapped his GT-R in the common matte black which always looks good.
Fesler-Moss Chevy Camaro Limited Edition
Chris Fesler and Jon Moss have revealed their latest tuning package for the Chevy Camaro in which they named it the Limited Edition Package. The first Camaro Enhancement Package turned out to be a success priced at $55,000 or $150,000 with the car included depending on the parts, but this time they have taken it even further. Included in the package is a completely carbon fiber Fesler-Moss body kit to give an extra aggressive look, along with front and rear sway bars, Fesler billet grille, billet tail lights, and carbon fiber or black reverse lights. Finishing touches for the exterior involve a stainless steel hood, trunk struts, and Corvette style door handles with a custom paint job and racing stripes placed accordingly.