• •  JE Design offers new body kit and lowers the Scirocco.
• •  Adds 44-hp to the 2.0L TFSI engine.
• •  Throws on “Multi-spoke” 19-inch wheels.

JE Design has jumped on the bandwagon of offering Scirocco modifications and is offering a new tuning program that gives the Scirocco a new look, more power, and better handling.

The JE Design body kit, which sells for €919, ads a new front spoiler with a center spoiler with carbon-fiber look, new side skirts with air inlets, and a new rear spoiler that matches the other components also available in carbon-look. If you want to take it a step further, you can cash out an additional €1,549 for crash-tested gullwing doors and €899 for a new stainless steel muffler that comes with 2 oval pipes positioned at the center of the Scirocco’s rear. You can also opt for the 70 mm pipe diameter that increases horsepower by 11. €2,810 will gets you 19-inch JE Design shadow silver wheels.

Power upgrades for the 2.0 TFSI Scirocco will costs you €1,249 and will give the hatchback a total of 244-hp - allowing it to go from 0 to 62 mph in 6.6 seconds. Performance can be further enhanced for €219 to lower the Scirocco by 30mm.

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JE Design Volkswagen Scirocco:

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We’ve already seen the first official images of the new 2010 Porsche Panamera which some of you think is hot and some of you think its not. So we suppose we should leave it up to the imagination of the tuning industry to come up with something that will boost the sex appeal of the four-door Porsche.

Before the 2010 Panamera made its official debut, tuner 9ff released sketches of a modified version of the car that it was putting together. According to cardesign.ru, 9ff has now teamed up with Russian tuning companies Top Car and Cardi to build the Panamera.

There are supposedly two body kit packages in the works. The first one replaces all the body panels and forgoes door handles - apparently everything will be controlled by the key fob. The second package (which can be used with the first package) adds a new front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, a carbon fiber bonnet and a large lip spoiler in the back. All three companies have yet to give any information on the power output increases but Porsche says that the Panamera will top out at 500-hp so we’re guessing 700-hp to 800-hp should be a good guesstimate.

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9ff Porsche Panamera Sketches:

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Today we bring you more pictures of the Nissan 370Z NISMO S-Tune Package adding to the already leaked collection we saw earlier.

The S-Tune Package is made by Nissan’s in-house tuning department for the new 2009 Fairlady Z (that’s what the Nissan 370Z goes by in Japan). The kit includes a new aerodynamic body kit consisting of a new front lip spoiler, new nose piece, side skirts, a rear spoiler, rear fenders and Nissan NISMO floor mats. Performance wise Nissan added a NISMO S-Tune suspension kit, a NISMO stainless exhaust system, S-Tube break pads and 19-inch Nismo LMZ5 wheels.

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2009 Nissan 370Z (Fairlady Z) NISMO S-Tune Package:

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• •  Carbon bodywork, adjustable suspension, huge brakes.
• •  19-inch wheels wrapped in Dunlop tires.
• •  It’s hot… and it’s illegal.

The new Brabham BT 92 based on the new BMW M3 Coupe has relaunched Brabham Racing - the only problem is that this is not the real “Brabham Racing.”

While the BT 92 may be every bit of hotness that one tuner can offer the BMW M3 Coupe, this isn’t the Brabham Racing company. Apparently Sir Jack Brabham has come out vocally strong showing his anger for the use of his family name on a range of accessories from whoever it is at 2008 Essen Motor Show displaying the car. The 82-year old said that he will be taking legal action over the use of his name. He said he recently found out that someone had registered the names Brabham and Brabham Racing in Germany.

“The Brabham family is a big family,” Sir Jack told Global Coast. “There are some Brabhams still racing and we want to protect our name. I am extremely upset about this.”

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The Essen Motor Show in Germany is underway and Marangoni has just revealed its latest creation called the Marangoni M430. The car is based on the new Alfa Romeo Mi.To and is inspired by the Ferrari F430. You’re hardly going to forget the Marangoni in a hurry with its striking gullwing doors, red tires that are wrapped in 18-inch black wheels, and a body-kit that gives the cute little Mi.To something to be aggressive about.

Performance is also enhanced courtesy of Mariani. The 1.4T turbocharged unit has been hiked by 64-hp for a total of 220-hp. Complimenting the extra output is upgraded braking system with 330×26 discs and 10-pot calipers.

Marangoni has also added a new rear-diffuser and an upgrade two-tone interior.

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PPI Automotive Design showed its Audi R8 Razor at the 2007 Essen Motor Show last year. This year, its back with a hotter, faster, and meaner version called the PPI Razor GTR. While the last model was pretty extreme, the Razor GTR takes extreme to a whole new level.

Power comes from the same 4.2L V8 engine of the R8 but PPI added a supercharger, sport air filter and a tuned stainless steel exhaust system allowing for a total of 573-hp and a peak torque of 443 lb-ft. With a reduction of 550 pounds off the total weight of the R8, 0 to 60 mph comes in just 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 206 mph. Performance is enhanced with upgraded brakes and a KW adjustable coil-over suspension.

PPI also added Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires on extra-wide alloy wheels - 19 inches in the front and 20 inches in the back - and a wide-body aero kit and a carbon fiber interior trim.

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Prior to its launch at the 2008 Essen Motor Show, ABT Sportsline has dropped the details and images on its new ABT Audi Q5. The ABT Q5 gets a new body kit consisting of a new front skirt, rear skirt, a new front grille, fender extensions, a new rear wing, a 4-pipe rear muffler and 20-inch BR wheels.

ABT Sportsline has increased output in all three different versions of the Audi Q5. The 2.0 TDI now makes 190-hp instead of 170-hp while the 3.0 TDI delivers 310-hp and the gasoline 2.0 TFSI model makes a total of 240-hp.

ABT has also added suspension and brake upgrades featuring 380mm brake disks to compliment the increase in power. The ABT Q5 will go on sale in the first quarter of 2009.

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It seems like Carlsson’s main goal in life is to specialize every single Mercedes-Benz model ever made. The Merzig-based tuner has announced a new RS-design kit for the S-Class sedan in carbon fiber and polyurethane. Carlsson’s main goal? To give the Mercedes-Benz S-Class an even “more sportive and unforgettable appearance.” Think of it as the RS package that is offered with the Chevrolet Camaro.

The RS-design kit gives the S-Class a new front apron, front lip spoiler, grille inserts, new side skirts with stainless steel grille inserts, a new rear-spoiler and a four-pipe end muffler that produces a racing sound.

The kit for the S-Class is topped off with 21-inch light alloy wheels. The kit is available for the whole S-Class Series.

Carlsson RS-Design Kit for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class:

We’re sure you remember the Lumma Design CLR X 650 based on the BMW X6 which seemed like was going to be an aggressive looking SAV for the Hulk. However, Lumma Design has decided to forgo the awkward green color and settled for good ol’ white.

Shown at the 2008 Essen Motor Show, the CLR X 650 gives the X6 an insanely large wide bodykit that consists of a new front bumper, fender extentions, side skirts, a new rear bumper with a carbon diffuser, and a front spoiler bumper. Lumma threw on 23-inch Lumma Racing 3 wheels along with a lowering sport suspension kit which drops the X6 by 35mm. Inside the CLR X 650 gets a carbon-leather and alcantara trim and a bunch of accessories including 7.5 inch monitors installed in the headrests.

Based on the X6 xDrive50i, Lumma Design reprogrammed the ECU extracting a little more than 400-hp from the 4.4L twin-turbo V8. A new sports exhaust system has been added for an aggressive racing sound.

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Appearance wise the BMW M3 Coupe by Zwickenpflug (yeah we’re having a hard time pronouncing it too) may not look pretty aggressive and wild but performance wise its a whole different story. On the outside, Zwickenpflug throws on a set of 19-inch BBS alloy wheels and that’s about it. Inside the car gets upgraded leather with suede trim and aluminum pedals.

Performance wise Zwickenpflug tweaked the engine and ECU to extract an additional 26-hp for a total of 440-hp from the 4.2L V8. That allows for a little boost in the 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 202 mph.

Zwickenpflug is only offering its version of the M3 Coupe in Europe. Pricing and availability details have yet to be announced.

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Ferrari only built 20 FXX models for passionate and dedicated clients that wanted an extreme track car. The 800-hp V12 Ferrari FXX is said the be the most advanced GT car ever made by the Maranello automaker but those 20 owners only have one problem - the car isn’t street legal.

Well, edo competition, who seems to want to tune ever supercar in the world, has decided to offer some upgrades for the FXX to make it street legal. edo competition’s Ferrari FXX adds a new windshield, hand brake, a new suspension system with adjustable compression and a new modified exhaust system.

No the 20 owners of the FXX can finally go take out their frustrations at a nearby track and pick up groceries on the way home.

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• •  It doesn’t have insane amounts of horsepower; 70-hp 1 liter 3-cylinder.
• •  New sportier chassis and suspension components enhance handling.
• •  5-speed automated manual has been retuned for quicker shifting.
• •  Lowered by 10 millimeters for appearance purposes.
• •  Throw some 15-inches on the front and 17’s on the back.

Smart ForTwo drivers that are sick and tired of being looked at as geeky or dorky can now pimp themselves out thanks to a partnership between Brabus and Smart that will offer drivers a sportier package with some appearance enhancing body kit elements for their ForTwo Coupe or ForTwo Cabriolet.

Don’t expect crazy amounts of horsepower - just some tweaking to the handling and the overall look of your Smart ForTwo. Outside, Brabus is offering single color exterior panels and skirt, a rear skirt, front skirt, fender flairs, roof spoiler, a Brabus grille and rear bumper Brabus nameplates, a light package for the side skirts and sport exhaust system featuring chromed dual exhaust tailpipes. To top it off Brabus threw on its “B” emblem on the fuel-cap to get the ladies fighting to get in your ForTwo. Inside you can enjoy ambient lighting, a leather-wrapped handbrake lever, leather-wrapped gear knob with the Brabus logo and Brabus sport brake and gas pedals.

Pricing starts at $17,990 for the Brabus Smart ForTwo Coupe and $20,990 for the Brabus Smart ForTwo Cabriolet.

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Following the launch of its 21-inch EDITION RACE wheels for the Maserati GranTurismo, HAMANN is also offering wheels for the new 2009 BMW 7-Series.

HAMANN hasn’t gotten around to offering any aerodynamic or performance packages for the new 7-Series but we expect HAMANN engineers to offer a more powerful version of the 730d diesel.

The 2009 BMW 7-Series will make its stateside debut at the 2008 LA Auto Show later this week and will go on sale in spring 2009. Two variants will be offered at launch including the 360-hp 750i and the 400-hp 750Li. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.

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