Despite a lawsuit between Steve Saleen and Saleen Performance Vehicles, the new 2010 Saleen 435S Ford Mustang GT will have a variety of new performance parts. Right now there is a pending lawsuit between Steve Saleen and MJ Acquisitions, who now own Saleen Performance Vehicles, in which Steve Saleen does not want his name used anymore for future vehicles. However, until the lawsuit is settled MJ Acquisitions is allowed to release as many Saleen branded models as they’d like. So this week at a Mustang enthusiasts event in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, they launched the new 435S Mustang based off the Ford Mustang GT. The redesigned Mustang comes fitted with a Saleen Series VI supercharger that outputs 435 hp and 425 ft-lbs of torque from the well sized 4.6-liter V8.
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Hartge BMW 116d
A new performance package for the fuel efficient BMW 116d has been released by German car tuning firm Hartge. From the factory the BMW 116d gets an amazing 64.2 mpg, and the CO2 emissions are only 118 per kilometer. Hartge has taken their own plan and created a program to upgrade the ECU, so the final performance numbers are 143 hp and 315 Nm of torque. They may not be impressive, however it is a significant increase from the stock 115 horsepower. Hartge installed a new suspension kit that lowers the BMW 116d by 25 mm and features dual exhaust pipes. Prices have not yet been released on the package from Hartge, however from the factory, the new BMW 116d three-door starts at 17,605 euros including all taxes and license fees. BMW also offers the five-door model that starts at 18,135 euros, and both of these models are already on the market and ready for tuning.
Senner Tuning Nissan 350Z Roadster Thunder
Senner Tuning brings us the highly modified Nissan 350Z Roadster Thunder today, with a new package that improves looks and performance. The Nissan 350Z is powered by the same 3.5-liter V6 engine which outputs 338 hp over the stock 301 hp. For the performance increases, Senner Tuning optimized the ECU, added a new exhaust system, and a carbon airbox. On the exterior are a variety of interesting additions, including Lambo doors from LSD which I doubt add much value since Lambo doors seem to be a mod of the past. A new front grille, front fender, and rear spoiler with an integrated brake light are included as well. The Nissan 350Z Roadster Thunder by Senner Tuning also rides on 20 inch chrome polished wheels wrapped in Continental tires.
Fessler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Limited Edition
Chevy car tuning professionals, Chris Fessler and Jon Moss bring us the 2010 Fessler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Limited Edition available in three different packages. The first package called the Camaro Enhancement Package includes several aftermarket modifications and is priced at $55,000 with the car included, or $15,000 without. Parts in the kit are an adjustable suspension, 22 inch Fessler wheels, performance tires, cold air intake, remote start system, deep cycle battery, and billet carbon fiber or black light taillights. Performance enhancements are also available and include an engine swap (LS7 or LS9), supercharger, exhaust system, dynotune, and brake upgrades. The second package from Fessler-Moss is the Camaro Competition Package, and it is priced at $90,000 with the car, and $50,000 without. It includes all the features of the first package, along with a carbon fiber body kit, supercharged V8, interior audio upgrades, 6-piston Pro plus Fessler brake system, and carbon fiber interior pieces.
Inden Design Ferrari F430 Spider
German tuning company Inden Design has taken the Ferrari F430 Spider under their wing, enhancing both looks and performance. To improve the aerodynamics, Inden Design installed a modified front spoiler to redirect airflow, keeping the car stuck to the pavement. The customized side vents, both lower and upper contribute to better aerodynamics while adding to the sports car look. In the rear of the Ferrari F430 Spider is a carbon fiber diffuser and rear valence to increase the balance and stability of the vehicle. Larger lightweight rims measuring 20×8.5 in the front, and 20×12 in the rear were added. High performance tires were installed on the wheels, and they measure 235/30 R20 in the front, and a massive 325/25 R20 in the rear. These additions, not mentioning the performance upgrades yet, aid in allowing this Ferrari F430 to reach a top speed of 300 km/h.
Gemballa Mirage GT Matte Black Edition Porsche Carrera GT
Ever since 2006, Gemballa specialists have been tuning the Porsche Carrera GT sports cars, and now they released the stunning Mirage GT Matte Black Edition. Focusing on the exterior look for this particular model, Gemballa has transformed this supercar by painting it a matte black scheme with blue accents throughout. Previous Gemballa GT models have put out 750 hp, however this special edition received a max output of 670 horsepower which is 50 more than a stock Porsche Carrera GT. It definitely is an exciting car to drive, and 465 ft-lbs of torque will get you moving. With those performance numbers, the vehicle can sprint from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds, and will reach 124 mph in only 9.7 seconds. After all the tuning the Mirage GT Matte Black Edition hits a top speed of 208 mph.
JMS VW Scirocco
The unique VW Scirocco has been modified by car tuning, and Volkswagen specialists JMS. They were able to customize this Volkswagen Scirocco with several exterior improvements to give it a stellar look. The first addition to the Scirocco is an aftermarket coil over kit from H&R that lowers the front 55 mm, rear 45 mm, and costs 1,069 Euros. This suspension setup not only improves the sports car look, however it enhances the handling and driving dynamics as well. Factory VW Scirocco wheels were traded out with larger 19×8.5 rims in the front, 19×9.5 in the rear, with tires measuring 225/35/R19, and 255/30/R19 respectively. Aiming for the unique and perfect sounding sports car, JMS installed a stainless steel muffler from Eisenmann Exhaust Systems, which also improves the performance numbers.
Cobra N+ Nissan 370Z
Nissan factory tuners, Cobra N+ is known for amazing customizations for both the Nissan 370Z and GT-R. Their concept for the 370Z sports car does not have any major engine modifications or tuning, however the aerodynamic and handling improvements were enough to satisfy customers. Cobra N+ has manufactured lightweight wheels with six double spokes measuring 19×9 in the front, and 19×10 in the rear. Trying to keep the overall weight of the vehicle to a minimum, the lightweight rims are linked to an aftermarket spring kit that lowers the car by 30 mm. There is an optional coilover suspension setup available that adjusts the ride height between 20 and 40 mm. Aerodynamic improvements for the Nissan 370Z are a diffuser custom fitted into the factory rear bumper, carbon fiber front spoiler, and custom cutouts in the rear to accommodate the larger Cobra N+ sport exhaust system.
Techart Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Details on the new Porsche Cayenne Diesel V6 have been released by the car tuning firm Techart. The German tuning company took the first production diesel model and created a program that covers engine, chassis, interior, and exterior modifications. For the engine, Techart’s power kit upgrades the 3.0 liter Cayenne diesel from 240 hp to 290 hp and 550 Nm to 630 Nm of torque at 2,200 rpms. These performance enhancements improved sprint times of 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds, while CO2 emissions and fuel consumption remained unchanged. Techart added a control module for the air suspension on the Porsche Cayenne Diesel, that lowers the vehicle, while at the same time reduces the roll of the car to improve aerodynamics. The Porsche rides on 21 inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Diamaris 4×4 XL 295/35 R21 tires to go along with the complete aero kit.
Hennessey Corvette ZR1
The Corvette ZR1 is already one of the fastest production cars at 638 bhp, however Hennessey Performance Engineering has raised the level to 705 bhp. Too much horsepower is never enough, even for the all new 2010 Corvette ZR1 that pushes 717 ft-lbs of torque at 3,200 rpms from the rear wheels. The extra power upgrades were accomplished by adding a new supercharger, ECU tuning, air intake, and performance exhaust system. The Corvette ZR1 received lightweight carbon fiber rims wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, reducing the rotating weight by 60 lbs. A Z-Aero carbon fiber front splitter was installed, along with canards and a rear spoiler supply over 300 lbs of down force to the rear of the vehicle.
Hurst Performance Dodge Challenger SRT8
Mopar and HEMI car fans around the world will love this all new Competition Plus Dodge Challenger SRT8 model tuned by Hurst Performance. Even though the Dodge Challenger SRT8 falls in the heavy weight division as far as vehicle weight goes, this is the newest package of the Challenger Series one through five, and it meets all expectations. The package is priced at $18,495 and starts out with a Hurst shift kit, pearl white shift knob, plaque of authenticity, K&N high flow air filter, Magnaflow stainless steel performance exhaust, and an adjustable Eibach suspension kit. Performance numbers have yet been released from the car tuning and engine tuning modifications, but we’re expecting at least 572 hp and 528 lb-ft of torque from the Hurst Performance Dodge Challenger SRT8 since the series 4 was able to produce those numbers.
Gemballa GT 550 Aero 3 Porsche Cayenne
Gemballa released their latest modifications for the Porsche Cayenne recently, dubbed the GT 550 Aero 3 Sport Design. The all new aerodynamic kit for the Porsche Cayenne includes a new front bumper, side skirts, redesigned rear bumper, roof spoiler, and a new front bonnet GT EVO. The rear view mirrors have turn signal indicators and the vehicle has an electronic lowering system installed. Gemballa added their 22 inch GT Sport-R wheels to the Cayenne, and removed the stock Porsche wheels. Underneath a complete performance exhaust system was hooked up to increase flow from the engine and boost the bi-turbo performance numbers.