Even though the Audi R8 is a stunner off the assembly line, tuning companies like Prior Design enjoy rolling out new packages every year. Recently at the Essen Motor Show they had this Audi R8 PD GT650 styling kit on display that received a wide range of parts. It is said to fit all R8 coupe models, however they did not mention if the front assembly will work with the new face-lifted design.
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Abflug Toyota 86 Supercharger Tuning
Japanese tuners Abflug have released the initial details about their Toyota 86 project they’re calling the Spiral 86. This comes in perfect timing for the Tokyo Auto Salon next month, and features a wide variety of styling and performance modifications to fit tuning enthusiasts needs. At the exterior of the Toyota 86 it starts off with a new aggressive body kit featuring custom bumpers, side skirts and a trunk mounted spoiler.
CDC Performance Ferrari California Tune
The tuners at CDC Performance have released a new kit for the exotic Ferrari California. Starting off with a supercharger system, the 4.3-liter V8 engine has been boosted to approximately 600 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. As a bonus, a new custom exhaust system has a valve controlled option integrated into the RACE button. A few styling modifications and suspension tweaks came next.
Hofele Design Range Rover Royster GT 500
The German tuning shop Hofele Design has released these two images of their latest Range Rover package they are calling the Royster GT 500. It all starts under the hood with an estimated 20 percent increase in power for all the engines. The tune for the 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 diesel model resulted in an output of 404 horsepower and 720 Nm of torque. A hefty boost from the factory 334 HP and 600 Nm of torque.
Superior Auto Design Dodge Viper
South Florida based tuners Superior Auto Design have given the works to their latest Dodge Viper customization. They started off by wrapping the classic sports car in a satin black 3M car film and then added carbon fiber and gloss accents to the door jams. A new ACR hood gives the Viper a more aggressive appearance, while the factory stripes were removed and body work smoothed out the lines from front to back. The new Dodge Viper logo on the trunk came next and the exterior was completed with powder coated brake calipers hiding under the 20-inch forged rims wrapped in high performance tires.
HPD Supercharged Honda CR-Z
If there was one thing tuning enthusiasts could improve for the Honda CR-Z it would definitely be the power output. Ever since the sporty hatchback was released, we have seen styling and aerodynamic parts galore, but a lack of performance options have us scratching our head. With the exception of a few limited models developed by Mugen for advertising purposes, Honda could help out the tuners who have been faithful to the car brand.