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speedart btr-ii 650 evo - new race ride on the horizon

speedART BTR-II 650 EVO - new race ride on the horizon

SpeedART, the high-end Porsche cars tuner has announced its latest modified monster dubbed speedART BTR II 650 EVO. Based on the stunning Porsche 997 Turbo 3.8l with PDK-gearbox, the new generation Bi-Turbo-Racer renders ultimately boosted performance figures and newly shaped aerodynamic body kit. In the terms of po

2010 BMW 5-Series GT by AC Schnitzer

AC Schnitzer, the Aachen-based premium tuner for BMW cars has released an exclusive program for the 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, an extraordinary stylish vehicle packed with extremely flexible features and matchless comfort. Retrofitted by AC Schnitzer, the newcomer boasts a power upgrade, which increases the stock figures of the 530d’s six-cylinder turbo common-rail diesel engine from 245 to 286 horsepower, charging the refined ride with additional pulling power and racing flair. Outside

Cobra releases body styling accessories program for Kia Soul

Cobra Technology has released a stunning, style-enhancing exterior program for the five-place urban crossover vehicle Kia Soul. Distinguished by astonishingly bold styling, great qualities and reasonable pricing, the Korean brand’s small crossover has proved itself very quickly as one of the most demanded rides on the youth auto market. Now, the specialists at Cobra pack the urban Kia Soul with striking 19-inch light alloys and sleek stainless

hofele-design restyles the all-new audi a8 luxury sedan

Hofele-Design restyles the all-new Audi A8 luxury sedan

It turns out that ABT Sportsline is not going to be the only tuner, which will present a custom program for the recently released 2011 Audi A8 high-performance luxury sedan at this week’s Geneva Auto Saloon, Hofele-Design’s PRs have also announced a similar program and provided few renders of the refined newcomer. The

LUMMA Design Porsche Panamera CLR 700 GT

The Porsche Panamera gets a new character in Winterlingen, Germany. LUMMA Design remains unimpressed by the four doors of the Gran Turismo. The engineers see an automobile with racing character, tailor a carbon coat to the outer shell and refine the interior with precious leather. This way, the Panamera turns into the LUMMA CLR 700 GT. Carbon and Kevlar mould the aerodynamics At LUMMA Design, the Gran Turismo from Zuffenhausen is equipped with a large number of carbon parts which both enormously boosts the ag

LUMMA Design CLR X 650 M

CLR X 650 M – that is the name of the BMW X6M after it underwent a rejuvenation by LUMMA Design. Instead of the serial 555 hp (408 kW), the V8-engine now renders powerful 650 hp (478 kW). Also, LUMMA Design increases the maximum torque from 680 to breathtaking 830 Newton metres. Thereby, the top speed rises to 312 kph. This enormous performance enhancement of the BMW is owed to the catalyst replacement pipes, the sports exhaust system and the adjusted engine electronics which LUMMA Design especi

TECHART Concept One

Individuality and personality, passion and perfection are concepts that substantially stand for TECHART. Yet TECHART is also defined by innovation and richness of ideas, by identification and instinct. At the 80th Motor-Show in Geneva, TECHART proves this once again by presenting the world premiere of the Concept One individualization study. Thomas Behringer, general manager of TECHART Automobildesign GmbH, says: "Concept One provides an exclusive outlook on our second individualization level fo

TECHART Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

Since 1974, this vehicle has been making the hearts of true sports car fans beat faster: the Porsche 911 Turbo – a masterpiece made of the finest materials and a symbol of top engineering and design. An almost-perfect sports car. Almost, because individuality and personality are essential elements in achieving perfection. TECHART automobile design stands for the creation of individual masterpieces for sports car enthusiasts looking to give their vehicle a touch of individual flair. The result is

TECHART GTStreet R based on Porsche 911 Turbo

The TECHART GTStreet program has been recognised for years as a success formula with its sights firmly set on dynamics and incorporating racing engineering to create vehicles that stand for pure driving pleasure as well as full on-track capability. The latest example is the GTStreet R based on the 911 Turbo; it is now undergoing its world premiere. Its road performance statistic, 660hp and 860Nm, is highly impressive - developed by the TECHART engineers who are driven by the ambition of not submitting compromises.

NOVITEC ROSSO RACE 848

NOVITEC ROSSO RACE 848 - this name stands for an absolutely unique high-performance sports car. Only three of these automotive masterpieces will be built. The two-seater car is based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. Underneath the striking aluminum skin that sports the unusual color combination of matte white and grey beats an extremely powerful heart: The NOVITEC ROSSO RACE 848 twelve-cylinder twin compressor engine produces 848 hp

vorsteiner releases custom aero pack for the c63 amg

Vorsteiner releases custom aero pack for the C63 AMG

Vorsteiner, the German-based aftermarket specialist has released a custom aerodynamic package for the stellar Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Unmistakably stunning even in its factory trim, the high-performance luxury ride now boasts more dramatic and optimized dress inspired by the CLK Black's heritage. Thanks to its top-en

Irmscher 7 Turbo - simplicity and pure adrenaline

Undoubtedly attractive, the Irmscher 7 Turbo will make its first public appearance at the next week’s Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The stunning roadster is unmistakable incarnation of the race head's most demanded ride – open, extremely fast and incredibly technology-purified. Sculpted in simple and elegant aluminium plastic bodywork over a solid steel tubular frame, the Irmscher 7 Turbo boasts overall weight of only 725 kg. Its power comes from a 2.0-litre turbo powerplant capable of delivering the strikin