Here are some images of the Porsche Panamera CLR 700GT concept that have surfaced on the web from the car tuners at Lumma Design. Giving the new Porsche an aggressive appearance, Lumma design hooked it up with an extreme body kit. New body styling includes a front bumper, carbon fiber hood, and aftermarket side skirts. The Porsche Panamera features 22 inch racing edition wheels with a very deep dish, rear fender vents, a carbon fiber spoiler, four pipe exhaust system, and a new rear bumper with integrated diffuser. The new four door Porsche has limited details from Lumma Design, however the power under the hood is not disappointing.
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CRD Infiniti FX Crossover
Car Research & Development GmbH & Company (CRD) has revealed a modest tuning kit for the luxurious Infiniti FX Crossover. The new package was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show and the Infiniti package features a redesigned exterior. A modified front grille, front fender vents, and a roof carrier contribute to the aggressive look with the grey accents throughout. Adding to the list are 21 inch alloy wheels that have a turbine design and grey finish. Under the hood is the stock 5.0-liter V8 engine that comes from the factory producing 390 hp for the Infiniti FX Crossover.
Startech Range Rover
One of the most luxurious SUVs on the market is the Range Rover, and Startech created a new styling kit for the car. Being in the same class as the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz ML, and Audi Q7, Startech needed to offer exclusive comfort to surpass these models. The new Range Rover package includes suspension modifications, a sport body kit, and aftermarket wheels. It comes with LED front lights in the bumper, and Startech added their Monostar IV light alloy wheels. The wheels measure 22×10 and come with low profile high performance tires measuring 295/35R22.
Shawn Bennett’s Sony Xplod Chevy Silverado
Shawn Bennett is well known for his work as the Image Auto Designs owner in Orange, California, and here we have his latest custom work on a Chevy Silverado. You may think he went over the top with the truck, but here is a perfect example of a extraordinary tuning. Countless hours of custom work had to go into creating this masterpiece, and it can guarantee you that no one will have the same car. Being part of “Sony’s Team Xplod“, Shawn Bennett took the Silverado and hooked it up with the best Sony Xplod audio and video parts. The Chevy is definitely unique with its mechanics, paint, audio and video components, and is no slouch under all the looks. It boasts 585 hp and 640 ft lbs of torque, which is not even where the true power lies. At the track, yes I said track, the Chevy Silverado was able to run the quarter mile in just over 13 seconds.
Geiger GTS Corvette ZR1
The Corvette ZR1 is considered one of the most impressive sports cars in the United States, and the German tuners from Geiger Cars has taken it under their wing. Debatably one of the best performing sports cars today, the stock Corvette ZR1 features the LS9 6.2-liter small block engine that produces 647 hp and 823 Nm of torque. Geiger was able to distribute the weight better for improved handling by installing an electronically controlled sport suspension. They also added a high performance brake system with carbon ceramic brake discs measuring 394 and 381 mm. Geiger Cars decided the performance numbers were not enough, so they improved them with some simple engine tuning, and named it the GTS Corvette ZR1. With the modifications to the engine, Geiger was able to pump out 710 hp at 6,600 rpm and 918 Nm of torque at only 4,200 rpm with the Corvette ZR1.
Startech Jaguar XK and XKR
The German car tuning specialists from Startech are well know for their Chrysler projects, however this time they turned to the luxurious Jaguar XK and Jaguar XKR. The modified parts and car styling done to the Jaguar’s include new carbon fiber panels, front and rear spoilers, and a new diffuser for the rear. The front bumper features daytime running lights and the Jaguar XKR rides on Monostar 21 inch alloy wheels. For suspension Startech lowered the cars height by 40 mm, and custom car tuning in the interior includes a light brown Alcantara leather throughout to create an English ambiance for the passengers.
ASI Ferrari 458 Italia
Japanese car tuning firm ASI has taken on another expensive project with the Ferrari 458 Italia, and have released their initial design renderings. Some of the previous high end cars they have modified include the Ferrari F430 and the Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Their company CEO Satoshi Kondo announced that his team of engineers have begun working on the new Ferrari 458 Italia, starting with a new aero kit. Kondo has allowed these sketches of the Ferrari to be released to the public to protect the final prototype, and prevent any accusations of design theft. A completely redesigned front end is first on the list, with a new front bumper consisting of large hexagonal air intakes for cooling.
Avus Performance Nissan GT-R Black Edition
Berlin car tuning company Avus Performance has unveiled a line of car styling and performance parts for the all new Nissan GT-R. Beginning with the base model Nissan GT-R, Avus transformed it into their “Black Edition” by wrapping the car in matte black body vinyl adhesive foil. The foil is priced at 2,499 euro and isn’t a bad consideration for any vehicle since it adds an extra layer of protection. The stealth look was accomplished by painting the 20 inch wheels black which are priced at 999 euro, and wheel spacers are available for an extra 349 euro. A coilover suspension was also installed to lower the vehicle, and Avus Performance offers the set up for 1,299 euro. The exterior may look a little plain on the Nissan GT-R, but the engine definitely received some fine tuning.
2010 Miss Tuning Calendar Car Babes
It’s that time of the year again! Summer has come to an end and here are pictures from the 2010 Miss Tuning Calendar with the hottest car babe. Featured in this year’s car tuning calendar is the 19 year old Martina Ivezaj who posed in the British Virgin Islands for Christian Holzknecht. Several of the shots show the many facets of the British Virgin Islands, and the typical life of living by the Caribbean beaches. However I doubt many of you will be looking at the landscape, because Martina is one sexy car babe.
Hamann Ferrari California
The tuning specialists from Hamann are well known for their German customizations, but this time they turned to the Italian supercars and modified the Ferrari California. They offer an ECU tuning package that reprograms the computer giving a 20% improvement over the stock numbers. The Ferrari California’s 4.3-liter V8 is boosted to 552 horsepower after the tune, and Hamann installed several aerodynamic parts. These include custom side vents, side skirts, and a custom rear wing which are available in either fiberglass or carbon fiber. A new carbon fiber two-piece front spoiler with integrated side moldings was also made to fit the Ferrari California aftermarket body kit.
ABT Volkswagen Polo
ABT Sportsline, a leader in tuning Volkwagen cars has taken the VW Polo and added new character to the impressive little four door hatchback. The exterior of the redesigned Polo features a carbon fiber rear spoiler, rear bumper insert, and a dual piped exhaust system for a dominant sound. On all fours are Titan type Z 18×8 inch wheels by ABT Sportsline to emphasize the sporty look and make the car bolder. ABT decals with their logo line the bottom of the car to show that it is a pure thoroughbred from the Allgaeu sports car family. On the performance end of the spectrum, ABT offers an extra kick for the Volkswagen Polo with tuning packages for the 1.6-liter TDI turbo engine.
Mansory Cyrus based off Aston Martin DB9
Mansory does some incredible work, and with this Aston Martin DB9 they transformed it completely with a ridiculous amount of carbon fiber dubbed the Cyrus. There’s no doubt the idea came from their previous work and accomplishments on the Bugatti Veyron Vincero and Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero models. Their work is amazing and one of the most stunning Aston Martin DB9 models we have ever seen. The car was recently released at the Frankfurt Auto Show and received the attention it deserves. It was completely re-done with all carbon fiber for every piece of the body. Except the rear fenders which couldn’t shape the carbon fiber accordingly, Mansory glued on carbon fiber panels that are two inches wider with adhesive exclusively from Lamborghini.