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vorsteiner v-ms program for bmw 5 series m-tech

Vorsteiner V-MS Program for BMW 5 Series M-Tech

Vorsteiner is a company that spends a great deal of time focusing on designing wheels. And they are not looking bad at all. From time to time however, they tend to issue full-blown tuning programs complete with aerodynamic sets, wheels naturally and exhaust systems. Their latest one is called the V-MS Program and in order to eligible for it, you must posses a BMW 5 (F10) series that has the factory M Tech aero package. The Vorsteiner provided aero bits are all from the company's pre-peg carbon fiber line. That inc

2012 geneva motor show: fab design mclaren mp4-12c

2012 Geneva Motor Show: FAB Design McLaren MP4-12C

FAB Design has announced their latest tuning project based on the supercar McLanre MP4-12C. The name of the project is Terso and it is currently exhibited at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The exterior boasts a new front fascia with intakes, modified rear bumper and a diffuser as well as a carbon fiber wing. The last t

carlsson smart fortwo at geneva 2012

Carlsson smart ForTwo at Geneva 2012

What is there to tune on a smart ForTwo? It's 2.70 meters long. There are mufflers longer than that. Well, Carlsson beg to differ. At this moment, in Geneva somewhere on a tiny stand sits this thing – the Carlsson ForTwo Coupe. It excels in aerodynamics (apparently), it benefits from a power boost, it sits on some neat wheels, the interior is refreshed and mainly, it's black and orange. It's amazing how much you can do with so little... on something little: The 84 PS smart 1.0 liter, 3-cylinder

2012 geneva motor show: abt volkswagen up!

2012 Geneva Motor Show: ABT Volkswagen up!

Another tuned vehicle by Abt sportsline has been exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show. It is the ABT up!, which gained a lot of interesting goodies. The exterior received carbon-look stripes with aggressive red ones across the entire surface. The mix of retro and modern age is really successful. Window frames and side skirts are the “common thread” leading straight to the strong back of the ABT up!, where rear masks, an exhaust pipe tunnel and the sporty double exhaust pipe form a unit. There are also mirror caps

2012 geneva motor show: abt volkswagen beetle

2012 Geneva Motor Show: ABT Volkswagen Beetle

Abt sportsline has unveiled the tuned 2012 Beetle at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show. The exterior package includes a new front bumper, a rear diffuser with oval exhaust pipes and a pair of side skirts. There are also headlight brows and some nice graphics. The car is lowered by a set of sport springs. It stands on Abt DR wheels fitted with low profile tires. The tuning specialists have developed five performance packages for the “bug” – 1.2 TSI with 140PS (103 kW), 1.4TSI with 210PS (154 kW) and the mighty 2.0TFS

2012 geneva motor show: prindiville range rover evoque convertible concept

2012 Geneva Motor Show: Prindiville Range Rover Evoque Convertible concept

Prindiville Range Rover Evoque Convertible concept was presented at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. This bold concept builds on the global success of the Evoque and continues Land Rover’s tradition of creating significant vehicles, which deliver luxury and style. In details, the soft-top convertible concept is based on the Range Rover Evoque Coupe. It includes entirely retractable premium roof system with a Roll Over Protection System . Furthermore,

lamborghini aventador and amg sls at a houston airfield [video]

Lamborghini Aventador and AMG SLS at a Houston Airfield [VIDEO]

Here are two videos that promote an event called the Houston Half Mile Shootout. A familiar figure is in both of them – John Hennessey from Hennessey Performance which are organizing the event. We get a little intro at the beginning of both videos and we witness a half mile run at Ellington Field. The cars – A Lamborghini Aventador 700-4, ownership to the Houston Texan linebacker Mario Williams. Hennessey is not driving this one but nevertheless

2012 geneva motor show: gemballa gt mclaren mp4-12c

2012 Geneva Motor Show: Gemballa GT McLaren MP4-12C

Gemballa has introduced the Gemballa GT based on the McLaren MP4-12C at the Geneva Motor Show. “Our starting point is a aerodynamic styling kit and ultra-light forged alloy wheels, and we are developing an engine upgrade programme as well.”, commented Gemballa CEO, Andreas Schwarz. The Gemballa GT comes with comp

2012 geneva motor show: hamann range rover evoque

2012 Geneva Motor Show: Hamann Range Rover Evoque

Hamann currently is exhibiting the tuned Range Rover Evoque at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The visitor will be able to examine carefully all details of the fashion SUV. The exterior package includes a new two-piece front lower spoiler, big fender extensions and side sills. The track is widen by 70mm at the front axle and 80mm at the rear. This is a lot and the Hamann Evoque looks really stunning. To complete exterior, the tuning specialists added a double-pipe stainless-steel muffler. The vehicle stands on ni

vath mercedes r172 slk 350

Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350

Vath has released further details and high resolution images of their latest project based on the SLK 350 R172. The exterior modifications include a new radiator grill with one of the stars carrying the centre strut,  modified front lip spoiler, a new rear diffuser and carbon fiber trunk lip spoiler. The black sports car rides lower to the ground thanks to a set of new springs and new alloy wheels in dimensions – 8.5J x 20” front with 235/30 ZR20 tires and 9.5J x 20” rear with 265/25 ZR20 tir

hamann hawk amg sls roadster

Hamann Hawk AMG SLS Roadster

Hamann, have a few treats for us awaiting at the Geneva Auto Show. There, we'll see their idea of a BMW M5 and also this – the Hamann Hawk AMG SLS Roadster. It's a hardcore matte-red lacquered open top SLS. Their recipe for it rather common – add some aerodynamic bits, squeeze the engine for more power, make it sound better, big wheels and an interior, more luxurious than a honeymoon suite. The end result is brilliant. Straight to the point, power is now 636 BHP with maximum torque being 680 Nm

hamann bmw m5 at geneva

Hamann BMW M5 at Geneva

Apart from the Hawk SLS AMG Roadster, Hamann have a BMW M5 ready for us at the Geneva Motor Show. That means more style, more dynamics and more fun in a package of quality and exclusiveness. Hannman focused on expressing the M5 posture. A wide posture in this case – 25 mm over the standard front wings and 30 mm more at the back. Combine that with a lower center of gravity thanks to special springs provided, and you get a fully blown, wide, mean, lean sports saloon that can put to shame even tou