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The HURST brand has long been synonymous with speed, performance and quality, with an impressive track-record of pioneering performance products for all forms of motorsports and hot-rodding.
HURST was one of the first to partner with the OEMs and bring enthusiasts limited edition performance vehicles like the legendary HURST/Olds 442.
Continue to read: HURST Challenger makes its debut at the SEMA Show
There is something special about the RS 6. It seems that every German car tuner wants to give this already powerful car more power. Now IMSA, mostly known for tuning Lamborghini’s has taken the Audi RS 6 to boost the 5.0L V10 from 580 hp to 650 hp. Torque is increased to 745 Nm or 550-lbs/ft.
Engine modification includes remapped ECU and new exhaust system. New sprint time from 0-62 mph(0-100 kph) is 4.2 seconds( standard RS6 Avant’s 4.6 seconds). Top speed is over 300km/h (187 mph).
Click here to see more pictures of the IMSA tuned RS6
It seems that the RS6 is getting more and more popular among different car tuners. Just few days ago
B&B announced that their tuned RS6 gets up to 715hp. End of June MTM announced an RS6 with 702 hp. And now ABT Sportsline has created their version of RS6 with 700hp.
In addition to the power boost they of course modified suspension springs and lowered the car to give it an optimal road holding.
Continue to read: ABT Spotsline gives Audi RS6 700hp
Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) is the first automotive aftermarket firm to put the new Dodge Challenger in 11’s in the quarter mile!
The Hennessey SRT600 Turbo ran 11.91 @ 121 mph in full street trim on a hot 100 degree F Texas afternoon.
Click here to see the video of the 1/4 mile run
Engineers and designers at ABT Sportsline surely know what they do. They take top of the line German vehicles and turn them into something very extraordinary. And this is the case with New Audi Q5. They have modified the exterior and of course Audi’s little SUV gets a power boost.
The two diesel engines sparkle with energy: thanks to ABT Power, the 2.0 TDI delivers potent 190hp (140kW) instead of 170hp (125kW). The 3.0 TDI delivers the most powerful performance for the ABT Q5: with ABT Power S, it achieves 310hp or 228kW (Series: 240hp/176kW) on any terrain.
Continue to read: 2008 ABT Audi Q5
The Corvette Z06 ClubSport package – available exclusively from Katech Performance and Les Stanford Chevrolet (Dearborn, Mich.) – incorporates an array of aftermarket products that, in unison, reduce curb weight to 2,915 lbs. (2,825 lbs. fully optimized) while improving grip, cornering, braking and downforce.
Continue to read: Katech Performance unveils lightweight Z06 for the track
Audi RS6 has 580hp. That is more than on most supercars. But that is not enough for some people. So we have tuners like MTM who tuned the RS6 to 702hp. And now Siegen-based Audi tuner B&B has their own version of Audis RS6 V10 Turbo that has a massive 715 hp!
Performance values, which normally are preserved by absolut supersportscars, can be reached in 4 different stages (650, 670, 700 and 715 hp).
Continue to read: B&B Audi RS6 V10 with up to 715 hp
The Dodge Challenger SRT8, the most recent version of the American strong arm in classic retro design is now ready for the road at GeigerCars.de, the specialist for US car tuning in Munich.
Thirty-eight years lay between the 2 models: the 2008 version of the Dodge Challenger and its historic inspiration, the 1970s version of the typical strong arm. The ultimate version of the new Dodge Challenger introduced at the Chicago Auto Show was sold out in minimal time, but is now again available at GeigerCars.de.
Continue to read: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 by GeigerCars
AC Schnitzers last project is ACS3 Sport Cabriolet that is based on the BMW M3 Cabriolet.
The 309 kW / 420 HP V8 engine is (as yet) untouched, but in the end, extra sporting performance can be achieved in a different way, as suspension guru Manfred Wollgarten knows: “With our racing suspension set up on the North Loop, we’ve thoroughly mastered the physics of driving”.
Continue to read: 2008 AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet based on the BMW M3
For both, the MINI COOPER S and the MINI COOPER D, HAMANN offers powerful performance increase components by re-programming the serial Motronic. According to the ignition map optimisation, the Diesel-aggregate has 136 hp / 100 kW at 4,000 r.p.m. and a maximum torque of 300 Nm at 1,750 – 2,000 r.p.m. This equals an increase of 26 hp / 20 kW.
The HAMANN technicians achieved an even larger performance boost with the petrol version. Instead of 175 hp / 128 kW, the COOPER S then has sappy 204 hp/ 150 kW at 5,500 r.p.m. and a torque of 300 Nm at 1,600 – 5,000 r.p.m.
Continue to read: HAMANN presents its tuning programme for the current MINI
The falcon has always been a born fighter, the bird of warriors and a status symbol of the mighty and powerful. The peregrine falcon, with a dive speed of more than 200 km/h, is the fastest bird in the world. With its broad “wings”, the new Falcon by AC Schnitzer also presents a majestic aura.
The new widening kit for the front and rear wings perfectly harmonises with the existing accessory range from the Aachen-based tuner.
Continue to read: The new BMW X5 Falcon by AC Schnitzer
The factor with which the new D3 Coupe is best compared to its rivals is its Power-To-Weight ratio; an equation commonly applied in motor sport.
But, with heavily increased personal taxation designed to encourage energy saving and lowered emissions, the calculation is assuming wider relevance to drivers - especially those in the select niche at which this latest ALPINA is aimed.
Continue to read: The new BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe
Specter Werkes/Sports unveiled the first C6 Corvette GTR at Cauley Ferrari, in West Bloomfield, Mich. Wearing signature wide bodywork, suspension upgrades and equipped with a Matrix II LS3 V-8 rated at 535 emissions-legal horsepower, it was built for Rollie Purifoy, of Purifoy Chevrolet, in Fort Lupton, Colo.
The all-new, C6-based Corvette GTR retains the intrinsic character of the Corvette, augmenting it with appearance, performance and luxury enhancements. It is a distinctive and exclusive sports car with exceptional capability, whether on the street or track.
Continue to read: Specter Werkes/Sports unveils Corvette C6 GTR
Edo Competition has turned its eyes towards a very special car, the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640.
The already extremely capable monster has been turned into the world’s fastest and most powerful Lamborghini Murciélago by edo competition: the edo LP710 /2.
Continue to read: edo competition Lamborghini Murcielago LP710 /2
The new Audi RS6 innately impresses discerning customers thanks to its high-powered twin turbo V10 engine with 5.0 l displacement. It already has a whopping 580 hp. But not enough for MTM!
Only a short while after the car’s market launch, MTM, the Audi specialist from Wettstetten near Ingolstadt, Germany, already has performance kits in its program, which boost the performance of this super-fast station wagon.
Continue to read: MTM RS6 R with a massive 702 bhp!
JE DESIGN, previously well known for its modifications of models from the VW Group, is now including another brand in its tuning range. THE sports car brand of all time: Porsche.
Thanks to its experience with upmarket SUVs such as the VW Touareg and the Audi Q7, it was an easy step for JE DESIGN to provide the Porsche Cayenne with a new outfit and give it a more original appearance.
Continue to read: JE DESIGN introduces tuning program for Porsche Cayenne
An eyecatcher at first glance - this calls for a closer look AC Schnitzer presents the new styling and performance package for the BMW X6. The new BMW X6 exerts a particular form of magnetism: not only does its chassis sit perfectly on the road, it also magically attracts attention.
Now it appears there is only one place where the fascination, dynamism and presence of the first Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) can be enhanced: in the workshops of AC Schnitzer in Aachen. The result is a visual and technical masterpiece which further magnifies the core qualities of the BMW X6.
Continue to read: BMW X6 by AC Schnitzer
The Aston Martin Vantage is the latest vehicle to receive the latest design package from Premier4509™.
The new release consists of redesigns for the front bumper, front fenders, side skirts, rear bumper and rear spoiler. The first shipment dates are expected in the fourth quarter of the year.
Production standards will be original equipment quality in terms of fitment and ease of installation. Pieces will be made of high grade fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) and feature optional carbon fiber accessories that can be fitted to the Premier4509 pieces.
Continue to read: Premier4509™ Announces Aston Martin Vantage Program
Automobile manufacturer Carlsson, a firm that specializes in refinements for Mercedes Benz, has introduced its next limited edition luxury car: the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont.
Conceived in collaboration with the leather and lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner AG and developed by the Carlsson engineers, this luxury limousine, produced in an exclusive small series, catches the mood of an international clientele precisely. Inside the car the fine leather fittings, offset by a combination of selected woods, Alcantara and aluminium, bewitch and beguile. On the outside, the Blanchimont is discreet, sporty and seductive, with exclusive two-colour paintwork.
Continue to read: Limited edition dream limousine - Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont
Since 2001, TECHART GTstreet vehicles have been among the fastest and highest performance sports cars in the world. This high performance is reflected in the GTstreet RS’s statistics - 700 hp and 515 KW – with a maximum torque of 860 Nm.
This power is achieved through the use of modified turbochargers, enlarged carbon inlet pipes, specially developed intercoolers, a sports flap exhaust combined with high-performance headers, modified pressure sensor and a sports air filter.
Click here for more details on the TECHART Gtstreet RS and pictures
