The Volkswagen Scirocco is the most stylish hatchback to come from the Wolfsburg design studios, and with a 2.0 Liter turbocharged version scheduled to arrive sometime in the near future, the 21st century Sky Rocket is only going to become even more of a sought after performance machine. But until that happens the British tuner APS has a very green solution for you with their Stage One kit consisting of an ECU upgrade for the TDI powered Volkswagen Scirocco.
The simple and straightforward computer re flash brings the diesel burning boosted four cylinder’s output up to 170 HP and 292 lb-ft of torque for only £499. Being an alternatively fueled vehicle, the TDI Scirocco’s range is unparalleled compared to the future gas powered GTI engined Scirocco. Although the tuned TDI might be down a few ponies compared to the TFSI version but because it’s a diesel it will have way more torque, however getting 55 MPG might just make up the difference.
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More often than not we associate Honda’s in house tuner, Mugen, with fire breathing high horsepower GT500 NSXs on the racetrack and big winged hot hatch Civics Type Rs for more civilized use, they also cater to a few less likely members of the Honda family. In this instance we are talking about the compact Honda Fit hatchback, and Mugen’s Euro Sport package. The kit is made up of a sporty aero package starting off with a more aggressive front bumper and a subtle yet stylish hatch mounted wing. The Japanese tuner goes to meticulous lengths to ensure top quality fit and finish, just look at the carbon fiber license plate frame and engraved Mugen mounting screws.
On the inside Mugen dresses up the little Fit with a set of their signature kick plates at the base of the doors, race inspired oil and water temperature gauges mounted in a dual pod just outside the instrument cluster. The shifter gets a fancy knob made from a machined piece of billet aluminum as well as matching sport pedals for the Fit no matter whether you want to shift it yourself or let Honda do it for you. As far as performance is concerned, Mugen offers a free flowing sports exhaust for that perfect tone, a sport tuned suspension to allow the compact Fit to dance around chicanes and upgraded brake pads in the event that unavoidable objects make themselves known. However the best part of the Mugen package are the XJ and NR rims, available as either a multi spoke mesh design or a thick eight spoke design compete with the Mugen logo for each corner of your new car.
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yesterday we brought you the official details on the Japanese tuners
Wald International and their latest member of the Black Bison lineup, the
2010 Mercedes Benz E Class. The unique body kit manufacturer was well represented at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas with one such modified Mercedes as well as a
Black Bison Edition Nissan GT-R. The Black Bison kit is characterized by a large mouth front bumper complete with projector style driving lights underlined by a bold front lip and lots of carbon fiber. The fenders are always bulged out to accommodate additional rubber leading into bolder side skirts and finishing off with some aerodynamic aids out back. Although you may have never heard of the Japanese tuner before, once you see one in real life they are unforgettable.
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Back in 1971 the Italian automotive enthusiast Franco Sbarro set up his Swiss based custom car fabrication shop. From the beginning Sbarro was wrenching on exotic race cars like Ford’s GT-40 as well as the famous Ferrari P3/P4 and since then his portfolio has expanded to include a custom Bugatti Royale. Being no stranger to high end high performance vehicles, when Franco went looking for the foundation of his next speed inspired creation for this year’s Essen Motor Show it is no wonder that he went Italian. The Lista Office is a sports coupe based on the Ferrari Testarossa, and is powered by one of Maranello’s 12 cylinder boxer engines sending 450 HP to the rear wheels.
The LO as is it also known features a complete restyling that takes the Ferrari’s wedge shaped profile, sharp edges and multitude of vents and rounds out the body before smoothing out the accent lines. Just like the latest Alcador GTB that is also on display, Sbarro has incorporated his very late model TVR like vertically stacking round headlamps. Somewhere underneath that canopy style roof and bulging fenders is a Testarossa, however Franco Sbarro has managed to take the iconic shape that we are all familiar with from Miami Vice and turns it into an unrecognizable out of this world four wheel creation.
Sometimes it takes the eye of a Japanese designer to turn a high end European luxury sedan into a memorable over the top tuner car, and that is exactly what Wald International did when they expanded their Black Bison line to include the all new Mercedes Benz E-Class. Like most of their Black Bison Edition creations, this modified Mercedes is a black on black work of automotive art and features bolder body lines and more slats than a super car can shake a stick at, giving the 2010 E-Class a very aggressive look.
The entire package is made up of a new front bumper with a protruding lower lip, four large projector style driving lights and vents on either side. The front fenders stick out wider than the factory pieces and add more air extracting cutouts to the new E with a set of vents that run almost the entire vertical length of fender. Tying the front of the car the rear are a pair of bold side skirts, that lead to a new rear apron complete with integrated diffuser and cutouts for the sport tuned quad tipped exhaust. Finishing off the Black Bison body kit are a pair of spoilers, one mounted at the trailing edge of the roof and the other on the deck lid. Rounding out Wald’s take on the new E-Class are a set of their signature MAHORA rims mounted at all four corners.
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The German tuners at Hofele Design have just come up with a new appearance package for Porsche’s best selling SUV. The 2010 Ceyster GT 660 is based upon the Hofele 560 kit for the Cayenne, except that along with a few more available horse power, this one is a wide body model. The kit features a wide mouth front bumper feeding extra air to the Turbo’s intercoolers as well as a pair of extra driving lights for a more aggressive look. The hood gets a pair of power domes with vents in the back for hot air extraction as well as behind the wheels in the front fenders. Out back, Hofele adds a sporty spoiler and a new diffuser to go along with the wider wheel arches.
The Ceyster’s sporty look is completed by a slight chassis drop to bring the body down closer the Reverso 22 rims, that of course measure 22 inches in diameter. Hofele is also quick to point out that because the majority of both generations of Cayenne are so similar, the Ceyster kit can be fitted to pre facelift models, not only updating their appearance, but giving them a sportier look at the same time. Aside from the extensive array of body mods, Hofele also has a few tricks in their bag to bring the turbocharged Cayenne’s output up to around 600 HP and 642 lb-ft of torque.
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We have made a big fuss about all of the Chevrolet Camaro body kits on the market that transform it into the retro looking Pontiac Firebird that they should have, but there are also a few Mopar fans who are looking for a bit of 21st century American muscle car nostalgia. That is where the HPP Daytona comes into play, starting off as an ordinary Dodge Challenger, the Chrysler transforms into a brand new big winged Dodge Daytona ready to tackle the high banking of Talladega and its sister super speedway with a fuel injected 5.7 Liter Hemi V8 being fed compressed air from a Vortech Supercharger in order to make a total of 600 HP.
As good as all the Firebird transformations look, there is something about this Daytona conversion that strikes a special cord inside us. Perhaps it was all of the ridiculous rule bending that the big three were doing back in the 1960s and how Chrysler went that extra step to break the 200 MPH barrier with a special edition Dodge Charger that was decked out with a nose cone complete with streamlined hidden headlights, more vents than you can shake a stick at to get all that hot air out from under the hood and the wildest wing that NASCAR’s rule books have ever allowed. And HPP has included all of those things into their modern day Daytona.
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The German power house Senner Tuning has just released a new customization program for the Audi R8 super car. Their kit turns the high performance mid engine sports car into a true Super Sport machine. By adding what most may feel are a few simple upgrades when looked at individually, but when joined together they work to improve upon every aspect of the R8’s attitude. Starting out with what we can’t see, Senner has replaced the paper air filters with a set of sport filters that flow more air and allow the re calibrated ECU to do what it does, pumping out 458 HP. Spent gasses are then spit out of Senner’s custom high performance exhaust complete with adjustable valve control to keep tones under control when necessary and then open to reveal a true super car bark.
As far as making the Quattro driven Audi R8 handle even better than the factory version, Senner has upgraded the stiff stuff with an adjustable sport suspension that not only lowers the Audi’s center of gravity, but just like the exhaust system, it too can adapt to any situation. However it is where the rubber meets the road that can make the biggest difference, so Senner has upgraded the R8 with a set of staggered 20 inch rims wrapped in sticky Dunlop SportMaxx tires. For only 14,900.00 Euros Senner Tuning will transform your own R8 into a Super Sport model as well.
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Brabus unveiled this week-end at the Essen Motor Show the most powerful roadster in the world: the SV12 R Roadster based on the Mercedes SL-Class.
The SV12 R Roadster is powered by a Biturbo 750 V12 engine that delivers a total of 750 hp at just 5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft) from 2,100 rpm.
As a result the car’s performances are incredible: the sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 4 seconds, to 124 mph in 10,5 seconds, to 186 mph in 29,5 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 217 mph.
At the exterior the Sv12 R gets a new BRABUS front apron with LED daytime running lights and auxiliary high beams and fog lamps, a rear component that integrates environmental lighting, a centrally mounted rear reflector and two cutouts for the sport exhaust system. The car sits on one-piece or multi-piece BRABUS Monoblock light-alloy wheels available in four different sizes: 17, 18, 19 and 20 inches.
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For 42 years, the Essen Motor Show has been regarded as one of the biggest – if not the biggest – car tuning show in Germany.
While the show has seen some of the most remarkable range of perfectly-tuned supercars, tuning cars, classics, F1 cars and so many more, there are those rare occasions when a car shows up and draws attention for the wrong reasons.
This year, a number of attention-grabbing rides were present, but none drew as many curious looks as this pink Chrysler 300C.
Sporting a Bizzaro Hello Kitty – appropriately dubbed ‘Hello Bitchy’, with matching eye patch to boot – on the front doors, the pink Chrysler 300C is definitely something that ought to have come straight from Paris Hilton’s garage. Making things a little more creepy…err…interesting, the car also comes with tinted windows, a large ‘69’ – what else could it be? – on the front hood, a police siren on top, and a list of names on the side panel of people that have ‘presumably’ taken a ride in the car.
We won’t spare any more details because we’re pretty sure your imaginations are doing it for you.
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