Arden has done it again, this time tuning the 2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible and increasing the performance numbers for the 5.0 liter supercharged V8. They were able improve performance numbers by 30 horsepower and 50 Nm of torque with some simple modifications. On the exterior are Sportline 21×9 inch alloy wheels to go along with the V-Max suspension upgrade. It possesses a newly designed chassis that improves the driving dynamics, and was developed in collaboration with Bilstein. Arden installed a high performance stainless steel exhaust system that has an amazing sound and also comes with sport catalytic’s to improve the performance. The car tuning company Arden based it off their AJ20 Coupe model and the four pipe exhaust system was rounded off with the popular AJ20 Wild Cat Heck and diffuser option.
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Sportec Audi S4 Avant
Here is the latest work from Sportec, and with all the car tuning modifications performed on the Audi S4 Avant, the results are not very impressive. Sportec was able to increase the horsepower by 92 with final numbers at 425 hp from the stock 333 hp. However, with that much of an increase in horsepower, at the track the Audi S4 Avant was only able to increase its 0-62 mph time by 0.1 second. That is surprisingly less than expected from Sportec after the large power increase, but they also worked on the exterior to give it an aggressive look for a station wagon. They added 19 or 20 inch wheels and lowered the car by 30 mm with stiffer aftermarket springs. An upgraded brake kit was installed and Sportec claims that the extra power improves everyday driving and saves fuel consumption compared to the Audi 4.2 liter V8 available in other models. Similar to other Sportec tuning packages, the parts and modification available for the Audi S4 Avant can be purchased individually and customized for the buyers needs.
G-Power BMW X5 Typhoon RS
Details on the G-Power BMW X5 Typhoon RS have been released, and it is currently the most powerful BMW X5 in the world based off the xDrive48i. From the factory it is powered by a 4.8 liter engine, and after the tuning performed by G-Power, performance numbers were increased by an amazing 270 hp and 475 Nm of torque. Resulting with a final output of 625 hp at 6,100 rpm, and 700 Nm of torque at 5,300 rpm. The upgrades include the latest G-Power SK III RS Supercharger that has a 1.0 bar boost pressure, new internal engine parts, engine electronics, ECU tuning, and a modified transmission. The BMW X5 Typhoon RS can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 16 seconds, and has an overall top speed of 177 mph.
Geiger Cars Hummer H2 Latte Macciatto
This bold head turner Hummer H2 Kompressor received some fancy tuning by Geiger Cars, and they named it the Hummer H2 Latte Macciatto. The tuners from Geiger Cars at GeigerCars.de developed an extensive styling package for the Hummer H2, and performance was increased as well to go along with the looks. Final power output from the truck is 547 PS and 763 Nm of torque from an added supercharger and engine tuning. With these modifications it is relatively quick for its size, running 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 228 km/h. Geiger Cars really performed some car tuning on the Hummer H2 Latte Macciatto by redesigning the whole interior, custom painting the exterior, and adding ridiculously large 30 inch chrome rims.
JMS Opel Vectra C OPC
Revealing the latest car tuning work from JMS is the Opel Vectra C OPC station wagon, and it has a sporty look for the modifications it received. JMS started off by lowering the car, so they installed H&R springs on the front which lowered it 45 mm, and the rear dropped by 35 mm. The lowering springs cost 198 euros and will work the factory shock absorbers of the Opel Vectra C OPC. Completing the exterior styling are Barracuda Velvet racing wheels measuring 19×8.5 and 19×9.5 in the rear. High performance tires were fitted, and the front received 245/35/19, while the rear rims are wrapped in 255/35/19 tires. The complete wheel and tire package is priced at 2,200 euros and JMS also offers an electronic engine tuning package for 799 euros. After the engine recalibration, the Opel Vectra C OPC has final performance numbers of 285 hp and 480 Nm of torque.
Prior Design Mini Cooper S
Fresh off the car tuning market is the Mini Cooper S by Prior Design, and it features several exterior modifications to make it one of a kind. Prior Design only focused on styling the Mini car, so they went with a body kit and a red and black color scheme that looks bold. The new body kit for the Mini Cooper S consists of many pieces, one being a new front bumper for 429 euros that allows swapping of the original fog lights. Along with the good looks, the front bumper increases airflow and adds an aggressive look for such a small sports car. Down the sides are new side skirts priced at 349 euros, and they deliver a smooth look from the front to the rear of the vehicle. Underneath is a diffuser that can be mounted center, right, or left of the exhaust system, and it is available for 419 euros.
Gemballa Porsche Carrera GT Mirage GT Gold Edition
The Mirage GT Gold Edition is the latest work from car tuning firm Gemballa, and the car is just another of their models based off the Porsche Carrera GT. Taking the Porsche 980 Carrera GT, Gemballa modified the exterior with an aerodynamic body kit, custom gold paint job, and gold carbon fiber accents. In the tuning shop the car received performance upgrades to boost the engines numbers to 670 hp, with a top speed of 335 km/h. At the track it was able to run 0-100 km/h in only 3.7 seconds, and for the curves Gemballa installed a complete suspension package for the Porsche Carrera GT Mirage GT Gold Edition. The new suspension kit includes height adjustable hydraulic coilovers that drastically lower the vehicle while improving handling.
Carlsson Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
German car tuning company Carlsson has modified the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class with several performance and styling upgrades. Starting it off is the RS-kit that delivers better aerodynamic flow for the Mercedes GL-Class. A new front grille was installed along and an aggressive looking front bumper with stainless steel inserts added as well. Along the bottom of the car is a new front lip, side skirts, and 22 inch single-cast alloy wheels called the 1/11 Evo Brilliant Edition. The wheels come wrapped in 295/35 R22 high performance tires from Dunlop and are priced all together at 4,189 euros. To make the wheels fit with the styling improvements, Carlsson hooked up the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class with a suspension tuning kit called C-Tronic Suspension. The suspension package allows the car to be lowered 30 mm while adjusting itself with the riding conditions, and is priced at 1,099 euros.
Elite Aston Martin LMV/R
The car tuning company Elite brings us the Aston Martin LMV/R (Le Mans Vantage Racer) which will be limited to only 30 cars. This is a real racecar on the street, and a very unique vehicle based off the Aston Martin Vantage. Elite was able to lighten the car by replacing the factory body panels with carbon fiber, and they made it more powerful as well. For the exterior they went with a carbon fiber new front bumper, carbon canards, carbon front splitter, wider fenders, side skirts, wider rear corner panels, new rear bumper, carbon diffuser, and carbon fiber wing. Elite chose larger 20 inch matte black wheels to fit the wide body kit Aston Martin LMV/R, then lowered the car with new springs, and installed a big brake kit to handle the performance increases.
Edo Competition Ferrari Enzo XX
The Ferrari Enzo XX is the latest work from car tuning specialists Edo Competition, delivering an estimated 800 hp and 780 Nm of torque. The new tuning kit gives the Ferrari a complete engine makeover by adding new steel cylinders, pistons, camshafts, valve springs, and Titan connecting rods. Naming it the XX, the Ferrari Enzo by Edo Competition also features new oil cooling piston pipes, oil pump, exhaust manifolds, aftermarket clutch, and an air-ram system with carbon fiber air intake and new filter. Additional modifications include a carbon-ceramic braking system and new fuel cooling system. The Ferrari Enzo XX rides on black racing wheels with large Michelin high performance tires. An exciting change for the Ferrari is a stainless steel catalytic converter that allows the driver to choose between two different exhaust notes, and it is controlled by a switch mounted on the dashboard.
ABT Sportsline Audi S4
Here is one of the latest works from the German car tuning firm ABT Sportsline, the Audi S4 that comes from the factory with a 3.0-liter TFSI engine. ABT decided the stock performance numbers weren’t enough, so they tuned the engine to output 435 hp from the factory 333 horsepower. Along with the horsepower upgrades, torque was increased as well, and now has bragging rights of 520 Nm of torque from the stock 440 Nm. The car has new track speeds to go along with the tuning, and can sprint from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, compared to the 5.1 seconds before any modifications. ABT Sportsline adjusted the electronic limiter on the Audi S4 that allows the car to reach a top speed of 282 km/h or 175 mph. They explained later on that the reason they can increase the electronic limiter is because the engine is not supplied with a V-max limit, or top speed limit. Styling modifications for the Audi S4 include a 4 pipe exhaust system that adds to the sporty look and contributes to the aggressive appearance.
Reiter Lamborghini Murcielago Strada
The latest work from Reiter Engineering is focused on the street performance of the Lamborghini Murcielago Strada concept. Tuning the already good looks of the Lamborghini Murcielago car, the Strada concept features a new front splitter, rear diffuser, and rear wing made of carbon fiber. The interior comes with custom seats designed by Reiter and are wrapped with original Alcantara leather. To go along with the high class appearance, the Lamborghini Murcielago has a racing brake kit setup with super light alloy wheels installed and labeled by Reiter. They also offer an optional rollcage to increase the driving experience, and that comes with Alcantara leather around the piping. For safety, but more for looks in my opinion, they added a fire extinguisher to the roll cage that is wrapped in carbon fiber. Finally, the piece that Reiter Engineering focused on to attract customers is the sound of the exhaust system on the Lamborghini Murcielago Strada concept.