Feb 26
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Mugen Honda CR-Z

Honda's new hatch, succcessor to the CR-X, gets the Mugen treatment

Mugen Honda CR-Z

Mugen hasn't been making a lot of noise recently, especially with Honda introducing and marketing the Modulo brand heavily at Tokyo Auto Salon.  It almost seems as if Mugen is nonexistent these days.  They've taken the new Honda CR-Z hatchback, the successor to the ever popular CR-X, and has decked it out with a full aero kit tuning package, exhaust, possibly suspension and wheels.  Some may not be a fan of the styling of Mugen, but it definitely shows that the new CR-Z has tuning potential.  More pics after the jump.


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Tags: honda, mugen, honda cr-z, cr-z, tuning
Jan 29
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Prior Design Porsche 911 GT3

Fine tuning the 911 GT3

Prior Design Porsche 911 GT3

Based on the Porsche 911 GT3, Prior Design 911 PD3 features a complete aero kit which was designed with aerodynamics in mind from the beginning. A new carbon-flex fiberglass composite was developed for this car, which include the spoiler blade, inlets, rear diffuser, and rest of the added kit.   More pics of this beauty after the break.


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Tags: porsche, 911, gt3, prior design, bodykit, tuning
Jan 04
2

ASI Green 2010 Prius Tease

hybrid tuning

ASI Green 2010 Prius Tease

We have all seen the rendering from ASI's Prius Project we have posted couple months ago.  Fast forward a bit and ASI is ready to unveil their Prius with their new bodykit at the Tokyo Auto Salon.  Don't worry speedmotiv will be making the trip out to Japan to check out the show and we will be sure to bring you all the coverage.  For now this teaser pic from ASI will do.

Source: ASItuning.com

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Tags: asi, tuning, hybrid, prius, bodykit
Dec 09
0

Novitec Rosso Ferrari California

Styling, Wheels, Suspension, Engine and Interior

Novitec Rosso Ferrari California

Sporty styling, a custom-tailored tire/wheel combination with diameters of 21 and 22 inches, suspension modifications, more power and exclusive interior options: NOVITEC ROSSO now also refines the new Ferrari California.

Tasteful refinements with aerodynamic benefits characterize the NOVITEC ROSSO design program for the sports car from Maranello. All aerodynamic-enhancement components are made from especially lightweight yet high-strength clear-coated carbon fiber.

The NOVITEC ROSSO front spoiler attaches to the production bumper and lends the sports car an even more striking face. Its sophisticated shape further reduces lift on the front axle for even better directional stability at high speeds.


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Tags: ferrari, rosso, novitec, california, tuning, styling, wheels, suspension, engine and interior
Nov 06
0

SpeedART Porsche Panamera Turbo Tuning

More tuning for the Panamera

SpeedART Porsche Panamera Turbo Tuning

SpeedART has released specs for their new tuning program for the new Porsche Panamera.  The car will officially debut at the 2009 Essen Motorshow.  For more info and specs click after the break.

Power:
Power kits with 550, 600 and 650 hp up to 890 Nm consits of bigger turbo chargers, sport exhaust with sound switch, sport cats and ECU updates. The 650 hp car accelerates in 3.5 seconds from 0 - 62 mph and the top speed is over 200 mph.

Source: SpeedART

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Tags: speedart, porsche, panamera, tuning
Oct 15
0

2010 Lorinswer Mercedes Benz E Class

Luxury sedan tuning

2010 Lorinswer Mercedes Benz E Class

The popular luxury car from Mercedes Benz already has six decades of model history behind it. It was only natural for Sportservice Lorinser, a company with long tradition, to take on the type W212 limousine with special devotion. The result is an optical and technical masterpiece, which is available from now.

The world-renowned four-eyed face of the completely re-designed classic is captivating in its tuned version thanks to the extremely bold expression. The strikingly angular front headlights are joined by a black coated grill, which is thrillingly pushed into centre of attention by the front spoiler that has been stretched further forwards.

Source: Lorinser

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Filed under: Features
Tags: mercedes, benz, lorinser, e class, sedan, tuning
Oct 13
0

ASI Green: Prius

coming soon!

ASI Green: Prius

ASI has just recently announced the name of their new junior company which will be ASI green, and to kick it off they will be launching a new kit for the Prius.  The kit seen here will be sporting a full bodykit which include fornt bumper skirts, and rear bumpers.  Look for more updates here as production gets underway.

Source: ASI Blog

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Tags: asi, asi green, gree, prius, bodykit, tuning
Oct 06
0

Sharkwerks GT3 3.9L Stroker Engine Kit

Tuned to 500 hp and 355 lb-ft

Sharkwerks GT3 3.9L Stroker Engine Kit

SharkWerks and Evolution Motorsports have once again joined forces to develop a full 3.9L engine conversion kit for the Porsche 997 GT3 motor. The tuning was done in extreme heat of Arizona on EVOMS' Mustang Dyno the 3.9L engine conversion brings up the horsepower from a factory 3.6's 385rwhp (415hp) to 458rwhp (502hp) and from 274rwtq (300tq) to 326rwtq (355tq). The EVOMSit software (featuring IST and SP) is calibrated for either 91 or 93 octane levels. With more than fifty foot pounds of torque made available in the lower rpm range as well as an additional 70plus HP in the higher RPMS the character of the motor is amplified and even extended by an additional 400rpms. Utilizing light-weight Piston kit they were also able to improve upon the already-quick throttle response and revs to an even more lively level.  Check out video and list of full specs after the break.

Source: Sharkwerks.com

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Tags: sharkwerks, porsche, 997, gt3, tuning, conversion, kit
Jun 10
0

Mansory Porsche 997.2 Tuning

New Porsche tuner in town.

Mansory Porsche 997.2 Tuning

Mansory, well know for tuning Ferraris, Bentleys, etc. has moved onto tuning Porsches.  The Company purchased Rinspeed, a well know Porsche tuner, about a year ago and has now just released their tuning package for the new 997.2.  The tuning package features an assortment of exterior and interior modifications. More pics after the break.

Source: Mansory

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Tags: mansory, 997, porsche, tuning
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