01 May 2012, 02:29 AM
News from Cam Shaft. Yes, the company that ruined a rare Veyron with some silly wrapping. This time though, they seem to have done things properly. The car that has gone under the knife is a V8 Lotus Esprit made no earlier than 1996. Its standard output of 354 hp has been revamped, the gearbox has been replaced, the brakes are new and the bodywork serves as a tribute to the late Ayrton Senna.
The guys at Cam Shaft had a wonderful engine to work with right from the start – twin-turbocharged 3,
27 April 2012, 07:02 PM
The topic at Ford today apparently is fuel economy. The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 they say, is 1 mpg more efficient than the 2012 model despite the fact that it has 112 more horsepower. Not only that, but there's also a claim that the 5.8-liter engine under its hood is now the “world's most powerful production V8” rated a
25 April 2012, 08:14 PM
By today's standards, it's an antique. A ten-year old dinosaur. A car that uses coal for fuel. Okey, so we got a bit carried over here. It's the BMW M3 E46 – a generation before the latest one. Don't be deceived though. G-POWER, the guys who got their hands on it, say it is now more powerful than the current V8 powered M3.
The performance package installed is called the SK I „SPORTY DRIVE“ and if the figures they give are correct, the word “sporty” is a massive understatement – 450 hp and 460
25 April 2012, 04:17 PM
ABT Sportsline has announced the new tuned Beetle, which comes with full exterior package as well as some performance modifications.
The 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol is boosted to 240HP (176 kW) – an increase of 40HP. The exhaust system includes two oval ABT rear mufflers. An ABT Beetle is an everyday athlete and makes driving a real pleasure. The design elements turn this unusual car into a cheeky and dynamic sports car before you have even started the engine.
The exterior features carbon-look highlighting
24 April 2012, 06:27 PM
Vilner has announced a new tuning program for the rough Land Rover Defender 2, which has been transformed from hard off-roader to luxurious ride suitable for everyday driving.
The interior has been entirely reorganized – 4 individual sport seats upholstered in brown and black, using Nappa and Alcantara. There is also leather on the door panels, the dashboard, the grips on the headliner and the sun visor. It is an interesting decision to cover the sun visor in Alcantara, but it looks very nice
24 April 2012, 03:45 PM
Since there seems to be a lot of fuss around Lamborghini at the moment, Vrosteiner have cunningly decided to make a reference of their own. They too send us back in time but the LM002-back-in-time-type. It's a tuning program for the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera... sort of. More like wheels for it.
Yes, those two raging bulls down there in the gallery wear the latest shoes from Vorsteiner – 1-piece or 3-piece forged wheels codenamed respectfully VS-110 and VS-310. As if they have been made specifically for t
20 April 2012, 12:29 PM
2012 SR Fisker Karma ES White Knight is an exceptional enhancement of the ECO innovative and revolutionary vehicle Fisker Karma.
When this inspirational luxury vehicle first appeared it made a furore in the hearts of many. It has also opened a whole new realm in the automotive world.
What it basically did is to c
19 April 2012, 08:13 PM
Cool video with the new Alpina B3 GT3 race car tested by Sport Auto’s drive editor Christian Gebhardt.
The B3 GT3 is based on BMW 3-Series E92 335i, which is boosted to 408HP (300 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque, which is 102HP and 140Nm more than the original factory power. The car also comes with an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 309 km/h (192 mph), which you can see in the video below.
The B3 GT3 can be ordered with an optional Comfort Package including
19 April 2012, 05:27 PM
An open top BMW M3 with 520 hp at hand, you say? Try the ATT-TEC guys from the city of Rastatt in Baden. They might just have what you are looking for. Oh, look! That matte black, rather inconspicuous looking thing here does fit the picture – 520 hp! Okay, so how do they do it? Simple. Spend a bag of money on it and then when you think it's had enough, spend some more.
That orange bulk over the engine looks like an alien that's sapping away the power of the engine but in fact, it's the other
18 April 2012, 05:02 PM
It is true that somehow colors do have a connection with mood and character. Maybe it's their undisputed connection to style preference. So with that cleared up (not really), what would you say a man in a red Range Rover would be like? According to Afzal Kahn, red signifies haste, energy, dynamism and sex appeal... apparently. So, if you happen to be the person described above, you are Kahn design's target audience for this one – It's the Land Rover Range Rover “red ranger” by A. Kahn. That sexi
18 April 2012, 03:27 PM
We've seen this (or something like it) before, but Vorsteiner say it's a completely new project – It's the 599-VX custom Ferrari 599. New or old, we couldn't say no to it. We really liked the fact that Vorsteiner have dropped the racing stripe and the numbering. The front grille also looks new (more meshy now).
They say that the aftermarket components act as a 70 percent lighter alternative to the original. That's supposedly due to the fact that all the body elements from Vorsteiner are made from carbon fiber at
17 April 2012, 04:44 PM
2012 Tuningwerk BMW 1st M RS is an exceptional car, modified by the German-based company Tuningwerk.
What is specific about those tuners is that they specialize in BMW models. Situated in geographical grounds near to the area of Munich where the BMW head office is situated, they are keen on working on enhancing models of the famous brand.
Their latest project comes as an acknowledgement of the 1st BMW M-Version, and for this reason they hav
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