Sep 02
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Gurnade Renders Up 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Looking to make your mundane Jetta exciting?

Gurnade Renders Up 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Gurnade would like to introduce their rendering of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.  The car looked great from the factory, but they agreed it could use a bit more spice.  The car has been outfitted with a custom Vibrant Copper Metallic paint (currently offered in Volvo's new S60 lineup), molded custom lip kit and sideskirts, sport graphics package, Forgestar F14 wheels, and sport S4 Recaro seats. The vehicle has been lowered thanks to a set of coilovers as it almost kisses the ground. In our opinion, the perfect blend of comfort, style, and performance.

We hope you enjoy their design, and feel free to spice up your desktop with our wallpaper. You can see more work by Gurnade by following them on facebook or visiting their soon-to-be-released site at www.gurnade.com.

Source: Gurnade

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Sep 01
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Anderson Germany Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Black Edition

A menacingly good looking creation from Anderson Germany

Anderson Germany Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Black Edition

A generation in advance: With the CL, ANDERSON GERMANY has created a new category of vehicles which, for the first time, has combined the elegance and dynamic of a Coupé with the performance of a sports car. The high performance Coupé with the powerful V12 motor and exquisite fittings from Düsseldorf is a synonym for exclusive performance and elite style.

The increased performance should be mentioned first: The engine performance has been improved using software optimisation, sports air filters, a sports exhaust system (plasma coated) including racing catalysors and larger pulleys and now boasts a startling 670 HP.

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Aug 30
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Toyota Celica + Ferrari = Cerrari?

Quite possibly one of the strangest projects we've ever seen

Toyota Celica + Ferrari = Cerrari?

We gotta hand to the tuning industry.  Just when we thought we've seen it all, we run across something entirely new that blows us away.  Signal Auto out in Indonesia took a seventh-gen Toyota Celica, invested 18 months of hard work into it to make an...interesting Ferrari F430 replica.  We won't lie, we're not a fan of the whole idea of taking a Celica and making it look like a Ferrari, but we have to give a ton of credit to the guys at Signal Auto for doing such a great job on the conversion.

According to the source, every panel was handmade rather than sourcing OEM Ferrari parts and the craftsmanship is really impressive.  The end result is definitely something worth taking a look at, even if it's not your cup of tea.

Source: Jon Sibal

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Aug 26
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Heico Sportiv Volvo S60 Finally Released

Heico tunes yet another Volvo to become sportier and more mainstream

Heico Sportiv Volvo S60 Finally Released

The new Volvo S60 is dynamic and sporty. The new Volvo S60 is not chivalrous, the new Volvo S60 is sexy. HEICO SPORTIV enhances the Volvo driving experience, adding additional seasoning in the form of meticulously composed ingredients.

Even at a glance, it becomes immediately apparent that HEICO SPORTIV has just the right ingredients to stimulate all the observer's senses! The front view already indulges the onlooker with clear contours thanks to a two-part front spoiler.

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Aug 26
0

Brabus Fills Mercedes-Benz S-Class With Apple Products

Quite possibly the fastest mobile office in the world?

Brabus Fills Mercedes-Benz S-Class With Apple Products

Legendary tuning house BRABUS has taken the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and turned it into an Apple Multimedia-equipped 340 km/h (211 mph) 750 hp monster, making it the fastest office on wheels.

The BRABUS “iBusiness” represents the world debut of an absolutely unique luxury sedan. The four-seater based on the Mercedes S 600 reaches a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). It is powered by a BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 12-cylinder engine with a rated power output of 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW and a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft). The designers from BRABUS combine this engine with an innovative multimedia system that features the latest Apple components. Two iPads in the rear compartment not only play movies, music and Internet content, they also control all functions of the S-Class COMAND system.

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Aug 25
0

Japanese Tuner Craft Builds Audi TT

Decked out in Rieger Tuning goods, this TT is great to look at

Japanese Tuner Craft Builds Audi TT

Japanese tuner Craft has gotten their hands on an Audi TT and has put a little bit of JDM-style to it while utilizing a majority of European parts.  On the outside, the TT is decked out with a full Rieger Tuning body kit and fenders from Pogea Racing.  The hood and rear carbon fiber spoiler are from TID Styling.  The car has been spotted with several different sets of wheels, including carbon fiber-style (and by style we main vinyl laid) BBS LMs.  Craft also did a real clean quad-tipped titanium exhaust on the car.  We're betting the whole finished product would look a lot better in a different color though; not that blue is bad, but it's a little boring on such an extremely aggressive car.

Source: Jon Sibal Blog

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Aug 25
0

Brabus Releases Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Tuning Package

With a focus on aesthetics, Brabus has taken the already beautiful SLS AMG and made it even better

Brabus Releases Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Tuning Package

Carbon fiber, handling and ultra lightweight! That’s the guiding principle of BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777 111, Internet www.brabus.com) for refining the Mercedes SLS AMG. The exclusive sport program comprises aerodynamic-enhancement components made from carbon fiber, ultra-lightweight forged wheels, an electronically adjustable smooth-ride suspension (Ride Control) suspension, a titanium exhaust system with bypass gate, and BRABUS leather.

Extremely light yet enormously strong carbon fiber identical to the one used in Formula 1 racing was chosen as the material for the BRABUS aerodynamic-enhancement components. The components were developed in the wind tunnel. They give the gullwing car an even more striking appearance while optimizing its aerodynamic properties. All components are available either made from clear-coated carbon fiber for a true racing flair or can be painted to match or contrast with the car’s exterior color.

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Aug 24
1

Hella Flush Acura RSX

This sleek black RSX gets the flush treatment and looks killer

Hella Flush Acura RSX

Now that the glory days of custom Hondas and Acuras have come and gone, spotting a nicely done RSX or Civic is hard to come across.  The whole 'offset is everything' trend has been sweeping RWD vehicles and even AWD vehicles, but spotting a nicely fitted FWD is rare.  So when we ran across this RSX we knew we had to share.  The car has the perfect stance on a set of SBC-finished Enkei RPFs and the fitment is spot on.  We're guessing it might be too aggressive for some tastes, but we're digging it from bumper to bumper.

Source: HellaFlush

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Aug 22
0

MKB Releases 1000-hp SL 65 AMG Black Series

MKB tunes Mercedes-Benz's SL 65 AMG Black Series to a whole new level

MKB Releases 1000-hp SL 65 AMG Black Series

The highest commitment of MKB's high performance engineering.

Mercedes tuner MKB offers for the most powerful AMG supercar another 345 horsepower. The standard 670 PS are turned into 1.015 PS by the Swabian engineers of the technology tuning company MKB. The engine's torque is limited to 1.300 Nm.

Before any lucky owner can turn the key of his SL 65 Black Series with the MKB P 1000 power train the car has to undergo an enormous engine conversion.

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Aug 16
0

Jaguar Reveals XJ75 Platinum Concept [video]

Featuring matte white pearl paint, a body kit and 22-inch wheels

Jaguar Reveals XJ75 Platinum Concept [video]

As part of the year long celebration of Jaguar's 75th anniversary the Jaguar design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project on display at the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance Concept Car Lawn this weekend.

The XJ75 Platinum Concept is the company's first demonstration of the design customisation potential of the striking new XJ luxury salon, emphasising the Jaguar's dramatic interior and exterior styling themes.

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Aug 11
0

Sport Wheels Shows Off 600 hp Audi R8 V10 Spyder

Galactic Audi R8 Spyder modifications now available at affordable prices

Sport Wheels Shows Off 600 hp Audi R8 V10 Spyder

What a thrilling undertaking it would be to drive  the Audi R8 Spyder with 600 HP in even more impressive style! The company Sport-Wheels from the city of Hürth, located south of Cologne is under the creative leadership of Christoph Poensgen. Christoph Poensgen has gladly taken on the task of making this wish come true and turning it into a reality. The result is enough to make those with weak constitutions buckle at the knees.

We have given this naturally well-equipped car suitable wheelwork. We have chosen the legendary OZ Ultraleggera HTL and installed 8.5x20 inch wheels with 235/30-20 Conti Sport Contact in the front and 11x20 inch wheels with 305/25-20 in the back. The price of this amazing wheel/tyre combinaton amounts to 4 400 Euros.

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Aug 10
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speedART Tunes Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Toyota's Prius and Honda's CR-Z aren't the only modified hybrids in town

speedART Tunes Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

speedART speedHYBRID 450

The latest innovation of the Porsche Tuner speedART from Rutesheim near Stuttgart is called speedHYBRID 450 which is based on the new Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. Please find attached an overview on the Tuning activities done by speedART:

Performance:

speedART offers for the V6 compressor engine a power enhancement with additional 70 HP, so that the system effort (petrol engine with electric motor) rises up to 450 HP and 570 NM. Regarding the performance, the effort of the speedHYBRID 450 is much better than the one of the Cayenne S. The speed-up decreases from 6.5 Sec. down to 6.0 Sec. and the maximum speed rises up to 252 Km/h. This means a plus of 10 Km/h compared to the original Cayenne S Hybrid and a plus of 22 Km/h compared to the usual V6.

The electric mode stays unaffected by the power enhancement. The speedHYBRID can be driven in the Zero-Emission-Mode as economical and as efficient as the original Cayenne Hybrid. Of course the function of the Sport- and the E-Power-Button stays the same, only that, when needed 70 hp more power for a sporty drive are available.

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Aug 05
1

Axis Styling Fit

Nice clean Fit from Japan with Type-R influenceWe

Axis Styling Fit

We're huge fans of Honda's Fit, having built a project car ourselves a few years back.  The facelifted generation along with some classy Japanese tuning really makes Axis Styling's Fit one of the cleanest we've seen.  It's just so simple with its Type-R influence modifications that we felt we had to post it up to share.  We hope to see someone rockin' the kit here in the States one day.  More pics after the jump.

Source: Farm of Minds

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Jul 15
0

Mansory Unleashes Rolls-Royce Ghost

Another pristine creation from famed tuner Mansory

Mansory Unleashes Rolls-Royce Ghost

Based on the Rolls-Royce Ghost concept, the vehicle-customizer Kourosh Mansory presents one of the three limited luxury-car specimens. Subtle modifications designed to increase the car's elegance and add a touch of sportiness are priority. The latter especially, is achieved by adapting the engine-electronic in an impressive manner, which results in increased overall performance. A unique overall concept with exclusive features emerges.

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