When a super car like the Lamborghini Aventador gets launched onto the market, tuning companies are just foaming at the mouth to get an opportunity to transform into something even better. Not many have had the opportunity, but one more is joining that short list with the beginning of an extensive package. British tuner, Prindiville Design, have opted to change the appearance of the Aventador, but have mostly focused on reducing the super car’s total weight.
The tuner started the package by improving the car’s aerodynamics with new front and rear bumpers, new front and rear bumper grilles, new side skirts, and mirror covers. All of these additions are made of carbon fiber, but, according to the tuner, they are about 65% lighter than the ones found in the standard model. However, opting to change them can get pretty expensive as the front and bumper alone will cost a customer £11,000 (about $17,000 at the current exchange rates). The next step that was taken was to add a new set of alloy wheels in any desired color or design.
Aside from aesthetics, the Aventador also received a high performance titanium exhaust system that is about 80% lighter than the standard one, sports 200 cell catalytic converters, ECU tuning, mapping, programming, and chip tuning. Prindiville has yet to reveal how these changes will improve the engine’s output, so we can only imagine the power boost it has received. The package continues with a new suspension setup including fully adjustable systems designed for road and track.
The new generation BMW M6 is preparing to rev its way to dealerships in Summer 2012 after its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March and its promising to be the most powerful super-coupe in BMW’s history. Its twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine with 552 HP and 502 lb ft of torque makes it capable of running its owner to their job on a daily basis, as well as running the track in superior fashion. That being said, a BMW insider has stated that the M6 should not be referred to as a "pure sports car." That designation should be left to the super car that the BMW M Division is trying to develop, again.
"M wants to build its own car. BMW has a great heritage of super-coupés and the M6 is the latest part of that. But we also want to do something that we can call a ’super sports car’."
By the time this M Division super car is ready to be launched, BMW is hoping it will take on vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with ease. BMW and its M Division have been trying to come up with a business case for the future super car for a long time, using the BMW M1 Hommage (pictured above) as a starting point. When that concept first debuted in 2008, it was rumored to get a powerful V10 5.0 liter engine capable of delivering 600+ HP, even though the original 1978 BMW M1 only pushed out 270 HP.
We figure that if BMW can attempt at least a happy medium between the original 270 HP and the rumored 600 HP, then the M Division’s super car may be a tough contender in the tough "pure sports car" market. Let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Now that McLaren has solved the problems associated with the MP4-12C Coupe, it’s time to focus our attention to the Spyder version due to be unveiled later in 2012. British magazine, CAR, was lucky enough to get ahold of the first images of the vehicle without any camouflage or decoy body panels. As seen in this image, the MP4-12C SPyder is as gorgeous as its coupe brother and will be offered with a folding metal roof - just like its competitor, the Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder.
The McLaren MP4-12C Spyder’s three-piece roof will open and close in about 17 seconds and will operate at speeds of up to 5 mph. The rest of the car will be identical to the coupe version: it will be powered by a V8 engine with an output of 592 HP and 442 lb-ft of torque. However, performance figures won’t be similar because the Spyder will be heavier, so no one should expect the same 205 mph top speed.
It’s been ages since we last heard from Prindiville Design, but they sure did pick an opportune time to return to the tuning scene with a bang.
The London-based bespoke coach builder has released tuning programs for the Lamborghini Aventador, Range Rover Evoque, and Ferrari 458 Italia, the last of which comes in three different forms.
Called the S1, S2, and S3 packages, these three tuning programs for the Italian supercar comes with styling characteristics unique to its own. The S1 program, which features a red 458 Italia, comes with a carbon fiber body kit that includes a front bumper with stainless steel mesh grills, side skirts, a new rear bumper, mirror covers, rear tailgate vents, a rear spoiler, a roof air duct, and a new set of Prindiville alloy wheels. The S1 program will be limited to only 25 units, making it a true must-grab for 458 Italia owners everywhere.
Next up is the S2 program that’s displayed in the silver 458 Italia. Carrying all the aerodynamic components of the S1, the S2 differentiates itself with the addition of a top carbon fiber wing and air vent grills. Likewise, the S3 program - that’s the orange 458 Italia if you’re keeping score - also has its own distinct styling flavor. On top of the aero body kit, the S3 program carries a carbon fiber lower front lip spoiler, top air vent grills, and carbon fiber rear grills. Just like their S1 counterpart, both the S2 and the S3 programs are only limited to 25 units a piece. We’d tell you that they’re also equal must-haves, but we think you know that already.
Technical upgrades are also in the offing from Prindiville Design. While no official numbers have been given out, the British coach builder does, in fact, offer an ECU upgrade, new air filters, a new suspension kit, replacement sports 200 cell catalytic converters, and a new titanium exhaust system that’s 70% lighter than the stock version on the 458 Italia.
The Italian designer Umberto Palermo has unveiled these days at the Bologna Motor Show a teaser video of the Vittoria - a future concept car that will be unveiled at the upcoming Qatar auto show. These will be the first steps made before we will finally see a production version vehicle built in limited edition. Of course will take some time until then.
The car will combine sportiness and elegance with futuristic lines and cutting edge. The production version will offer interior room for two persons and will measure 4750 mm in length, 1250mm height and 1960mm width. Under the hood there will be a V8 engine, but there are no info just on its source or final power. Also we don’t know just yet the transmission that will be used or the performance figures, but from the teaser images we can promise you that this car looks pretty promising.
Stay tuned, we will keep you posted!
UPDATE 12/13/11: UP Design has released the very first teaser video of the Vittoria concept car. Not much of the car was shown, with the exception of what appears to be trail lights running in and around the concept. We’re not sure exactly what that means, but we are pretty excited to see this car in the flesh real soon. Check out the video by clicking on the photo above!
UPDATE 01/25/12: UP Design has unveiled the Vittoria supercar at the Qatar Motor Show and now we have the first images. Find them in the picture gallery provided!
