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Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC Coupe

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Hyundai has released the first teaser image of the Genesis Hurricane SC coupe, ahead of its debut at the SEMA Motor Show.

Jointly created with Rhys Millen Racing, the modified car has a unique appearance with new bumpers, a revised grille and a carbon fiber hood. There's also LED headlights, a rear diffuser and 19-inch wheels with Hankook tires.

Inside, the cabin has been outfitted with Katzkin leather/suede seats and a Harman Lexicon audio system.

In terms of performance, a supercharged 3.8-liter V6 engine produces more than 450 hp (336 kW / 456 PS). Other highlights include an adjustable suspension, Brembo brakes and an IsoTorque rear differential.


Audi SR 8 by Hofele Design

Hofele Design has introduced a new tuning package for the Audi A8.

Dubbed the SR 8, the model has an aggressive body kit with a new front bumper, a revised grille and a rear diffuser. There's also a trunk-mounted spoiler, a sports exhaust system and a variety of 20- and 22-inch alloy wheels. Lastly, a suspension lowering module reduces the ride height up to 40mm at speeds less than 70 km/h (43 mph).

Inside, the cabin can be equipped with two-tone seats, carbon fiber trim and an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel.

For added performance, the company offers optimized engine software which enables the 4.2-liter FSI and TDI V8s to produce 390 PS (287 kW / 385 hp).

Camaro SS Convertible by Geiger Cars

German tuner Geiger Cars has done the Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible into a mean-looking American-euro machine.

The Munich-based tuner adds a little German know-how to this American muscle car by means of a new supercharger for the 6.2 liter V8 unit. Power gets dialed up to 568 PS (418 kW / 560 hp) and 779 Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque.

Geiger provides the large car with 22-inch rims wrapped in 265/30/R22 tires at the front and 295/25/R22 ones on the rear axle.

An adjustable suspension is also part of the package along with a sport exhaust system.

The body kit includes a chin spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser and a rear wing.

Price tag: €85,000.

VW Golf V R32 by Senner Tuning

Saturday, October 8, 2011


Senner Tuning has a new package available for the Golf V R32. It improves the engine power by 24 PS (18 kW / 24hp), dialing the R32 up to 274 PS (202 kW / 270 hp) and 339 Nm (250 lb-ft) of torque. That power upgrade comes by way of a BMC Carbon Airbox, a stainless steel sport exhaust system, and, of course, a little ECU tuning.

The package also supplies the R32 with a new sport suspension - a B16 PSS10 - that can adjust compression and absorption rates. Senner Tuning also includes 3-piece alloy 20-inch rims - 8.5x20s for the front and 9.0x20s for the rear - fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx tires (235/30 R20). Rounding out the undercarriage tuning are cross-drilled brake disks (heat treated) and performance brake pads.

For the aerodynamics Senner Tuning provides a set of carbon fiber parts - front grill inserts, a roof spoiler, a rear diffuser and side-mirror housings. The R32 also gets LED daytime running lights in the air intake pockets of the bumper fascia.

Carlsson CK63 RS based on Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

Thursday, September 29, 2011


At the Frankfurt motor show, German tuner Carlsson premiered the Carlsson CK63 RS - based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG with Performance Package.

To knock the 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of Performance Package CLS 63 AMG from 4.3 seconds down to 4.1 seconds, Carlsson adds some output to the series 557 PS (410 kW / 550 bhp) to take maximum horsepower and torque up to 649 PS (477 kW / 642 bhp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft).

Carlsson fits a carbon fiber aerodynamic kit too, which includes a new front spoiler and RS front spoiler lip, black-colored stainless steel grille inserts, rear boot-lid spoiler, rear skirt insert and RS rear diffuser.

A stainless-steel sport exhaust system with four oval pipes is also added, along with rim offerings up to 20-inch in size and an adjustable suspension kit which can lower the ride-height up to 30 mm for the CLS models equipped with the Airmatic suspension.

For the interior, Carlsson adopts Nappa leather in Mokka brown color along with carbon inlays in dark brown/matte. Other features include the illuminated door sill panels, soft velour floor mats with the Carlsson logo and door pins of brushed aluminium.

Renault Clio RS by MR Car Design

Monday, September 26, 2011

German tuner MR Car Design has brought its tuning talents to the Renault Clio RS.

The result is the hot hatch you see in photos here, with a body kit that includes a new rear diffuser with integrated dual-exhaust.

For the ride, the tuner provides rims in 8x18-inch dimensions wrapped in 225/35R18 tires as well as a KW Variant 3 coilover suspension.

Output on the Clio RS is also now 220 PS (162 kW / 217 hp) on the naturally-aspirated 2.0 liter engine.

Mercedes SL by Piecha Design

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Piecha Design has introduced a new tuning package for the facelifted Mercedes SL.

On the styling front, the company installs new spoilers, daytime running lights and a four-tailpipe stainless steel sport exhaust system. There's also a lowered suspension (which reduces the ride height by 30mm) and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Other updates include a power converter and a revised roof module which enables the hardtop to be opened or closed at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph).