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project kahn 2011 audi a5 s-line cabrio

Project Kahn 2011 Audi A5 S-Line Cabrio

Project Kahn has already introduced Audi A5 Coupe and now it is turn to the convertible version – A5 S-Line Cabrio. The aerodynamics package includes new front bumper, a new rear bumper, a rear spoiler and a stainless-steel quad sports exhaust system. The car also comes with 21” RSX matte black alloy wheels fitted with low profile tires. The interior boasts perforated Nappa leather upholstery, aluminum pedals, revised instrument cluster and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. There is no

prior design pd550 bmw m6

Prior Design PD550 BMW M6

Prior Design has introduced a widebody-kit for BMW E63 and E64 M6 models. The package includes a new front bumper lip, a pair of fenders, a pair of side skirts, a rear spoiler, a roof spoiler, a trunk spoiler and all mouting material. Furthermore, all parts come with TUV certificate for easy entry of the body panels. All products are made from quality Dura-Flex Epoxy FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic). This material has an excellent surface finish that provides sufficient flexibility combined

senner tuning audi a1

SENNER Tuning Audi A1

Audi A1 has received a stylish tuning package from Senner Tuning. There is also a performance package for 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic version. So, the small hatchback gets better impression of handiness and agility. The styling package includes  shining black radiator grille, a new front apron with front lip and duotone side sills. There is also a rear apron, which is specially modified for the two exhaust tubes endings on the left and right. Senner A1 stands on enormous 9J x 19” racing white Barrac

zenvo st-1 50s

Zenvo ST-1 50S

Zenvo Automotive and Red Sea Distribution have announced a new special edition ST-1 50S, which impresses not only with its brutal power, but with price, too. Zenvo ST-1 50S will be offered exclusively in the United States and it will be limited to just three units. So you will have to pay additional $550 000 for magnesium wheels, monogrammed seats, an individually numbered plaque and a complimentary Aspen watch priced at $49 000. Just great! This means a total price of $1 800 000. That’s righ

renm renault megane rs 250 black edition

RenM Renault Megane RS 250 Black Edition

RENM Performance has announced a tuning package for the latest Renault Megane RS. The car features highly developed engine and chassis, the black edition also comes with striking new styling and race car-like dynamics. The engine is retuned to 310PS (228 kW) and 430Nm (319 lb-ft) of torque. The results are thanks to a new bigger turbo intercooler, Cold Air Intake, a sports stainless-steel performance exhaust system and an ECU re-map to make sure that everything works perfect. RS 250 Black Edition stands on en

lumma design porsche cayenne ii

LUMMA Design Porsche Cayenne II

Lumma design are ready with their styling package for the new Cayenne II. The impressive SAV is named CLR 558 GT, where the number of course is the power of the vehicle. The styling package includes a new front bumper with air inlet frames, front and rear wheel arch enlargements and side sills with door supports, rear diffuser and an installation kit for fog lamps, optionally available in LED technics. The engine bonnet is also new and features lateral air outlets. The whole vehicle can be

2012 volkswagen beetle rs

2012 Volkswagen Beetle RS

Looks like Volkswagen Beetle will have its RS version, which is going to feature a high-performance turbocharger kit with bigger intercooler, larger injectors, CAI and of course ECU re-map. The exterior is dramatically changed, actually, 2012 Beetle RS looks like Porsche GT3 RS, which is not bad, at all. Still, the project car doesn’t have plates and registration, so it will be created as autoshow concept. The tuning team didn’t have enough time, because the new Beetle Rs had to be present

america vs. asia vs. europe

America vs. Asia vs. Europe

Despite the hard financial circumstances some car manufacturers keep developing and releasing sports luxurious cars. The three cars in question here are: The 2009 Audi S6 coming from Europe, the 2011 Infinity M coming from Asia and the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V. 3 cars, 26 cylinders, more than 1300hp altogether and let the fun begin. Being sports cars first of all, it is power on the first place. All three have lots of it, but the Cadillac has 121hp more than the Audi and 136 more than the Infin

24 hours le mans: june 11/12, 2011

24 Hours Le Mans: June 11/12, 2011

At a glance: All three Team Peugeot Total cars made it to the end, but Audi R18 LDI no.2 is the winner. The race was full of accidents and interesting moments. “The die is cast, we are set for a magnificent duel between two great manufacturers,” commented Olivier Quesnel. “We feel that we have done a good job. But this is sport, and the outcome will now be decided out on the track,” added Bruno Famin. Throughout the 24 hours of the race, the Peugeot 908s demonstrated the performance level

zf 9-speed automatic gearbox

ZF 9-speed automatic gearbox

BMW have been already put on sale some vehicle with ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox, which offers superb driving dynamics as well as nice low fuel consumption. Now, the famous company has introduced the world's first 9-speed automatic gearbox. 9HP will offer up to 16 percent better fuel efficiency compared to the current 6-speed gearboxes. However, it will be able to work with engine start/stop systems as well as hybrid powertrains and all-wheel drive vehicles. A minus for the 9HP is the low

2011 bmw frozen black edition m3 coupe

2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe

BMW has introduced a special 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupes for the US. The car boasts a matte black exterior with gloss black accents, red calipers and huge 19” GTS alloy wheels. Practically, the car is a successor to the last year’s BMW M3 Frozen Gray Coupe. The interior comes with Novillo leather upholstery, red contrast stitching and carbon fiber trim with leather accents. Frozen Black Edition M3 also comes with heated front seats and premium audio system and GPS SAT NAV. The engi

subaru impreza wrx sti with a lap record at isle of man

Subaru Impreza WRX STI with a lap record at Isle of Man

Mark Higgins set a new lap record on the Isle of Man circuit with Subaru Impreza WRX STI. The former rally chmapion stopped the clock at 19 minutes an 56.7 seconds for 60.83 km (37.8 mile) road course. The average speed was 182 km/h (113 mph) and a top speed of 261 km/h (162 mph). "Setting the record was both the mo