07 November 2011, 12:05 PM
Abarth 500 get some more boost from SuperChips ltd. The specialists has worked its magic on the Abarth’s Bosch MED7.9.10 engine management system to enable the 500’s 1.4-litre turbocharged engine to deliver some more power.
Still, the reliability doesn’t suffer at all, because everything is carefully tested on dyno. The ECU remap gives enhanced performance without any side effects.
Originally, the 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine delivers 135PS (99 kW) at 5500RPM and 180Nm (130 lb-ft)
02 November 2011, 11:48 PM
Hyundai has announced their line-up for 2011 SEMA Motor Show. It includes Performance ARK Hyundai Veloster, PM Lifestyle Hyundai Veloster, Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC, RMR RM500 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, REMIX Hyundai Veloster Gaming, REMIX Hyundai Veloster Music and REMIX Hyundai Veloster Tech.
All vehicles are unique and the number of upgrades is endless. Adding even more Velosters to Hyundai's modified pack, RIDES magazine, in association with Lux Motorwerks, also built three custom Veloster
02 November 2011, 09:18 PM
Novitec Rosso has announced their tuning program for Ferrari 599 Fiorano. The project name is SA Aperta, which means open and you can see why.
Novitec Ferrari 599 SA Aperta is powered by a twin-supercharged 6.0 liter V12 with whopping 888PS (653 kW) and 862Nm (636 lb-ft) of torque, which is 218PS (160 kW) more than the original power of the naturally aspirated engine.
The performance is outstanding – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, to 200 km/h in 9.1 seconds and a top speed of staggering 340
02 November 2011, 06:55 PM
Anderson Germany has revealed their tuned Ferrari 458 Italia. The car was presented two years ago, in September 2009, at the International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt and until now, it has a lot of tuning packages.
The aerodynamics kit includes sporty front lip spoiler, front bumper flaps, wider side skirts, a modest rear lip spoiler, engine air outlets, window air intake grille and front bumper ventilation grid. The roof, the hood, the mirrors and the door handles, the trunk lid with
02 November 2011, 03:20 PM
Lamborghini Gallardo R70 will be exhibited at the 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The tuning package is created by Renown Auto Style.
The Renown R70 package includes a new front bumper featuring a lower carbon fiber section, carbon fiber side skirts, a rear bumper with a carbon fiber diffuser that houses dual exhaust tips, and a carbon fiber low drag wing that features a gurney flap. There are also a line up of wheels and is currently developing a new exhaust system.
The R70 package suits onl
02 November 2011, 12:34 PM
BBR has announced the specially tuned Mazda 3 Phase 2. It is based on the powerfull Mazda 3 MPS with 2.3 DSI engine.
A lot of modifications has been made for boosting Mazda 3 MPS to 320PS. Firstly, the MPS’s standard, airflow restrictive turbo inlet hoses are replaced with high flow, cast aluminium/silicon versions specifically designed to withstand higher boost levels without deformation. To optimise inlet flow and provide superior filtration BBR replaces the stock paper airbox element with
01 November 2011, 08:03 PM
Another hard choice – Audi RS5 Coupe or tuned Audi S5 Sportback. Although the second car has two more doors, it is not less sporty, at all.
Firstly, Audi RS5 has a brutal 4.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 450PS (331 kW) at 6000RPM and 430Nm (317 lb-ft) at 4000RPM. The redline of the engine is all the way up to 8250RPM. It is mated to a 7-speed S-tronic gearbox, which sends the power to Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
The performance - 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) with
28 October 2011, 04:59 PM
Several tuned iQ small city cars will be exhibited at the 2011 SEMA Show, next week in Las Vegas. Three iQ have been created for the show’s Tuner Challenge, with a fourth custom special displaying a radical chop-top look. They are joined at SEMA by further American-market models that have been given ultimate makeovers,
27 October 2011, 08:22 PM
Here is a tough dilemma, when you want to buy a sports car and you are sure that this will be 3-series BMW. Whether to buy an expensive E92 M3 with true motorsport spirit or a nice everyday overpowered E92 335i. It is really a very difficult choice.
Firstly, BMW E92 M3 is simply brutal car, which hardly can be compared with anything else. It is powered by a magnificent high-revving S65B40 - 4.0 litre V8 delivering 420PS (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.
27 October 2011, 12:55 PM
Lexus are getting ready for this year’s SEMA Show, which will be held in Las Vegas next week. For its fifth appearance at the show, Lexus is presenting nine cars, three of them special commissions that explore the potential for more extreme styling and performance.
The first one is a GS F-Sport by Five Axis finished in Glacier White with Slate Gray accents. It features a bespoke widebody conversion, a custom-built twin-tailpipe exhaust and AirRunner TC-5 air suspension. The flared wheelarches
26 October 2011, 06:01 PM
Here is a discoteque on wheels – Mac Audio MINI Clubman. The specially created MINI received a serious exterior and interior tuning by Mac Audio, who manufacture amplifiers and loudspeakers. The show car is based on the most powerful version – Clubman S, probably because only this is enough powerful to create electricity for all these loudspeakers.
The exterior includes a new matte white paint and some mods by Wimmer Rennsporttechnik team. The tuned MINI now delivers 230PS thanks to an Ecu r
24 October 2011, 12:53 PM
Another tuned 2012 Ford Focus will be exhibited at the 2011 SEMA Show. Roush Performance Products will introduce the vehicle to the audience between November 1st and 4th in Las Vegas.
Roush Ford Focus Performance comes with complete body kit and some engine modifications, which will boost the 2.0 liter petrol engine under the hood.
The body kit includes a new front bumper with enormous air intake, new front grille and new front hood. There are also a chin splitter, new side skirts and exte
