Archive for the ‘Tuning News’

  • Volkswagen Planning A Polo R For 2012
    Volkswagen’s R-division is dying for action and excitement. This being said, the next enhancement will grace the Polo body. That’s right, a Polo R for the 2012 year. Sources in and around the matter have said that there will be a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with around 156kW. There will be no all-wheel-drive, since the current Polo platform does...
    by Dean at May 5th, 2010 at 02:05 am
  • Prior Design Adds Cosmetic Changes To The Previous Generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class
    Prior Design, a tuning firm based on the popular motoring country of Germany has released a brand new cosmetic package for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It’s a kit for the previous generation model dubbed the W211. Before we dive into pricing let’s see what we all get. First up, the front end will boast a new front bumper with built in fog lamps, the rear boasts...
    by Dean at May 5th, 2010 at 02:05 am
  • Atomik Fiat 500: Yeah That’ll Be 2,550Nm Of Torque
    Atomik Cars have created a supercar-performance version of the Fiat 500. It’s called the Atomik 500 and it boasts a load of tech under its skin. High performance LiFePO4 batteries, brushless synchronous motors and two transmission sets will ensure that everything runs smoothly. Power for the front end will be 80kW with 840Nm of torque. The rear will have the same...
    by Dean at May 3rd, 2010 at 09:05 pm
  • Audi’ RS6 Clubsport — A Brand New Package From MTM
    MTM has revealed a style and performance package for the Audi RS6. The Clubsport from MTM boasts new springs, a carbon fibre diffuser, a front lip spoiler, 21-inch wheels in black, a new interior roll cage, Recaro setas and a six-point safety harness. The performance changes include a revised ECU, a high-flow air filter and a stainless steel exhaust system. The power on...
    by Dean at May 3rd, 2010 at 09:05 pm
  • Arden AR5: A New Sporty Kit For The 2010 Range Rover
    Arden has created a tuning package for the 2010 Range Rover Sport AR5. The firm will reveal the kit at the Tuning World Bodensee where it will boast a new front fascia, LED daytime driving lights, side steps, carbon fibre mirror casings, a brand new rear bumper and 22-inch wheels. The rear end will be finished off as the bumper houses the exhaust pipes. Inside will boast...
    by Dean at May 3rd, 2010 at 08:05 pm
  • 2010 Suzuki Concept Kizashi Turbo — How About 216kW?
    Suzuki has premiered the 2010 Kizashi Turbo Concept on the 30th of April. The concept was created by Road Race Motorsports and it pretty much a pre-production Kizashi GTS fitted with a 16G turbocharger, a high-flow intercooler, an extreme spray injector, a new blow-off valve and a velocity air intake. The power will be set to 216kW in a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine. The...
    by Dean at May 3rd, 2010 at 08:05 pm
  • Senner Tuning — New Nissan 370Z Exhaust Means 16-Horsepower More
    Senner Tuning has created a brand new exhaust system for the Nissan 370Z Sports Car. The pricing for the new kit starts at $1,900 and it’s completely custom. The diameter measures in at 130mm, in the shape of a wide oval. Power is increased by 16-horsepower to 347-horsepower. ...
    by Dean at May 3rd, 2010 at 08:05 pm
  • Unichip Remembers The Nissan 350Z — New ECU Upgrade
    Unichip, a European tuner, has created something a little special for Nissan 350Z owners. Because the 370Z is already out and roaming the streets, Unichip has created a new power package for the older model. The plug-n-play U-Connect ECU for the 350Z will add another 20bhp to the V6 engine allowing for a total of 284bhp. The torque will rise by 26lb-ft to a total...
    by Dean at April 30th, 2010 at 02:04 am
  • Hamann’s Modified BMW Z4 M Roadster
    Hamann has released the change log for their E89 Z4 kit which enhances both power and looks. The first changes include a new front bumper with integrated LED lights, a set of side skirts, a spoiler and a rear apron. The sports exhaust system will boost power to 265kW with 540Nm of torque. Hamann removed the electronic speed limiter and this means the new top speed is set...
    by Dean at April 28th, 2010 at 04:04 pm
  • Cargraphic Modifies A Few Bits And Pieces On The Aston Martin Rapide
    Cargraphic has released a few sketches which hint at possible tuning options for the Aston Martin Rapide. Despite the lack of front photo’s, the tuner did hint that there will be a spoiler for the front, new side mirrors and a rear diffuser. There will be a set of 21-inch GT-R light alloy wheels. You’ll be able to enhance this option with 20 or 22-inch wheels...
    by Dean at April 27th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
  • How’s About 403Km/h In A Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera? [Video]
    How’s about a 1500WHP Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera? How’s about a top speed of 402km/h? Well, this is possible with Underground Racing’s twin-turbo package. The tuner managed to get a Gallardo Superleggera to a top speed of 403km/h, which is pretty decent considering the top speed is only 325km/h. The racer was driven by Richard Holt at The Texas...
    by Dean at April 27th, 2010 at 02:04 am
  • Wheelsandmore Add Extra Power To The Bentley Continental Supersports
    Wheelsandmore, a German tuning firm, has revealed a brand new package for the Bentley Continental Supersports. The Ultrasports 702 package will boost performance by around 11.5%. The tuning firm based this package on the standard 463kW Supersports which now produces 516kW with 880Nm of torque. There are new sports catalysts and a stainless steel exhaust system. This power...
    by Dean at April 26th, 2010 at 07:04 pm
  • Abt Pimps That Van: Volkswagen’s T5 Facelift Is Slightly More Sporty
    If you’re a van-fan who needs more, Abt could be your saviour. The German tuner has created a package for the Volkswagen T5 facelift van. Changes to the T5 start with a new sporty look. This includes a new front grille, front spoiler, side skirts, a rear skirt housing, quad exhaust pipes and a rear roof spoiler. Although it has the aerodynamics of a brick, Abt thought...
    by Dean at April 23rd, 2010 at 05:04 pm
  • GeigerCars Needed More, So They Supercharged A Corvette Grand Sport
    GeigerCars has revealed a brand new tuning kit for the Corvette Grand Sport. The new package offers a supercharger and a modified transmission for the 6.2-litre V8 engine. These changes amount to a total of 438kW with 738Nm of torque. In other words, a boost of 118kW and 163Nm of torque. Geiger’s modified ‘Vette will reach 100km/h, from stand-still, in under...
    by Dean at April 23rd, 2010 at 05:04 pm
  • Volvo’s C30 Polestar Performance Concept Pumps Out 300kW With 500Nm Of Torque
    Volvo’s C30 Polestar Performance concept has been revealed at the Gothenburg Motor Show. Volvo’s C30 has been developed in connection with Polestar Performance and this means that there is a modified 2.5-litre tubrocharged engine. Engine changes include a larger turbo and intercooler, new pistons, conrods and camshafts. The power result is set at 302kW with...
    by Dean at April 23rd, 2010 at 12:04 am