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sportec sp 800 r

Sportec SP 800 R

Sportec has released another project called SP 800 R, based on the Porsche GT2 RS, which is the most powerful and brutal road going car of the company. The tuning specialists offer both – styling and performance packages. The aerodynamic upgrades include front lip spoiler and rear spoiler made from carbon fiber. The engine is boosted to 800PS (588 kW) and 900Nm (664 lb-ft). The 3.6 liter flat-six now features a new hybrid turbocharger, sport camshaft, sport intercoolers, new connecting rod

bmw at 2011 goodwood motorsport press day

BMW at 2011 Goodwood Motorsport Press Day

BMW has announced its line-up for the 2011 Goodwood Motorsport Press Day, which will showcase some of the brands most intriguing motoring masterpieces, including the new BMW 1 Series M Coupe and M3 GTS. Set to incorporate the M-badge to a wider audience, the recently unveiled BMW 1 Series M Coupe highlights sporty front bumper, bi-xenon headlights with LED eyebrows and flared wheel arches, as well as 19-inch rims wrapped in high-performance tires. Under the bonnet, the 1 Series M Coupe has a twin-turbo 3.0-liter

inden-design mercedes s500

INDEN-Design Mercedes S500

INDEN-Design Mercedes S500 is the latest masterpiece conversion by the noble specialist, which transforms the exclusive luxury sedan to mirror the stellar look of the facelift version of the Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG and even more. The INDEN-styled S500 boasts modified front, side sills and rear diffuser, as well as a sleek charcoal-gray matte foliation. Additionally, a daytime running lights system, new tail lights and mirrors have been further mounted on the tweaked eye-catcher. In the terms

audi r8 hyper black by anderson germany

Audi R8 Hyper Black by ANDERSON Germany

ANDERSON Germany has released a unique, “HYPER BLACK” enhancing program for the Ingolstadt ultra-sport monster Audi R8, transforming it into a remarkable eye-pleaser with incredible roar and stunning, new performance figures. As the name of the program hints, the ANDERSON-tweaked R8 has an extraordinary black finish, carbon-made front spoiler lip, side mirror housings, rear spoiler and diffuser. In addition to these elements, the Audi R8 HYPER BLACK also sports a set of exclusive carbon-coate

2012 bmw 650i coupe

2012 BMW 650i Coupe

BMW has finally revealed its series 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, which was teased few months ago at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris via the near-production study ride - BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe. Representing the third-generation of the high-end Coupe by BMW, the 2012 BMW 650i Coupe immediately catches the eye with its remarkable masculine yet elegant look, exclusively improved comfort levels and extra space, as well as sharper driving dynamics. The 2012 BMW 650i Coupe is scheduled to debut

ferrari ff road debut

2011 Ferrari FF road debut

Ferrari has exclusively prepared two examples of its all-new, mind-blowing creation, the Ferrari FF at the top of Plan De Corones in the Dolomites at 2,350 meters height, where the newly-premiered four-seater with four-wheel drive will be tested by the press for first time. The two V12 Ferrari rides will be driven at a special ice and snow track located at the start of the vast ski area, trying to demonstrate in full its four-wheel drive possibilities under fierce conditions. In the video

mclaren mp4-12c gt3

McLaren MP4-12C GT3

McLaren MP4-12C GT3 has just completed its debut tests at the MIRA proving ground facility and Silverstone Circuit in England. The staggering GT3 racer is developed by McLaren GT - a new company that brings together the expertise of the McLaren Group and CRS Racing. McLaren MP4-12C GT3’s shakedown tests have proven that all components are calibrated and the aerodynamic body structures are appraised for the first time. McLaren GT has scheduled more comprehensive tests for its racecar in Mar

jaguar xkr-s uk debut

Jaguar XKR-S UK debut

Jaguar has officially confirmed that next week, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed's press day, its recently unleashed all-new 2011 Jaguar XKR-S is about to celebrate its UK premiere. When showcased publicly at the Festival (1-3 July), the new Jaguar XKR-S will be backed by an array of E-types including the rare lightweight racing machines and examples of all three generations of the iconic sports car. The 2011 Jaguar XKR-S represents an extremely powerful machine capable of accelerating fr

kicherer mercedes sls amg supersport

Kicherer Mercedes SLS AMG Supersport

KICHERER SLS 63 Supersport is the German specialist’s third and most extensive program for the stellar Mercedes creation - SLS 63 AMG Gullwing, which fits it with exclusively developed button or remote controlled electrical closing for the wing doors, a KICHERER-Lift-Up threaded chassis, a set of sleek lightweight alloy rims, as well as performance and styling upgrades for the exterior and interior areas. The newly developed “Electronic-Wings” system by Kicherer is a very smart solution for s

2012 acura tl on sale

2012 Acura TL on sale

Acura has officially announced that from March 18, a revised version of its Acura TL model will be on the market, boasting number of exterior improvements, new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission, revised interiors, upgraded gadgets and numerous NVH improvements for more comfortable and an even quieter cabin. On the outside, the 2012 Acura TL has a re-shaped front bumper with optimized aerodynamics, new grille, refined headlights, a new fog light design and shorter front over

wheelsandmore continental supersports convertible

Wheelsandmore Continental Supersports Convertible

Wheelsandmore has presented the auto scene a new, extraodinary powerful performance program for the premium Bentley Continental Supersports and Supersports Convertible models. Building on the ride’s 630 horsepower series output, the wheelsandmore upgrade tops a new output height-  702 horsepower and 880 lb-ft of peak torque, achieved via the well known combination of a handmade, stainless steel exhaust unit wih sportcatalysts and controlled valve flap system, and re-programmed ecu. Moreover, the wheelsandmore

wheelsandmore ferrari 458 italia

Wheelsandmore Ferrari 458 Italia

Highly exclusive looking and stunningly powerful right from the factory, Ferrari 458 Italia has just received a performance-boosting program by the German luxury rides specialist wheelsandmore. The wheelsandmore pack for the Ferrari 458 Italia’s 4,499 cc V8 engine features an all-new handcrafted, lightweight, high-performance exhaust unit with valve flaps and manifolds as well as an optimized engine control module, resulting in 620 horsepower and 640 Nm of peak torque instead of the stock out