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9ff Porsche BT2 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 3 secs, top speed of 204 mph

Posted: June 10, 2009
Filed under: Porsche, Tuner Cars

9ff Porsche BT2

Tuner 9ff, tuners of all things Porsche, has released a new modification package for the Porsche GT2. After releasing an 800-hp GT2 package, 9ff is back with a new power upgrade for a total of 850-hp and a maximum torque of 679 lb-ft.

Known as the 9ff Porsche BT2, the even faster GT2 goes from 0 to 62 mph in a 3 seconds flat. 0 to 124 mph takes just 8.7 seconds while 0 to 186 mph takes 18.5 seconds. Top speed for the 9ff BT2 comes in at a whopping 204 mph.

With all the performance enhancements and body modifications, the 9ff Porsche BT2 will run you a total of €285,000 ($397,933 USD).

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More power, better looks: AC Schnitzer 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible

Posted: June 4, 2009
Filed under: MINI, Tuner Cars

AC Schnitzer has just unveiled their new modifications package for the new 2009 Mini Cooper R57 Convertible.

Visually, Schnitzer added a new front spoiler, a new rear skirt, various decals, chrome sports exhaust system, and a variety of wheel and tire combinations. Inside, AC Schnitzer is offering a set of aluminum pedals, velour floor mats and a aluminum gear knob.

Performance wise, Schnitzer is offering an upgrade for the Mini Cooper Convertible S that takes output up from 175-hp to 226-hp. Other performance enhancing features include a limited slip differential, an aluminum strut brace, and a height adjustable sports suspension.

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Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition: More details and images released

Posted: June 3, 2009
Filed under: Porsche, Tuner Cars

Earlier this year, Gemballa released a couple of images and some details on its yet-to-be-completed Mirage GT Carbon Edition. While we’re already impressed with Porsche Carrera GT based Mirage GT - more power, lighter body weight and better performance is never a bad thing.

Power comes from Porsche’s V10 that has been modified to produce 670-hp with a maximum torque of 465 lb-ft. 0 to 62 mph has been brought down to 3.7 seconds compared to the stock 3.9 seconds. 0 to 124 mph comes in just 9.7 seconds while top speed comes in at 208 mph.

Gemballa will only make 5 units of the Mirage GT Carbon Edition with prices starting at 298,000 euros ($420,725 USD).

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Gaplin Auto Sports brings U.S. Air Force technology to the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger

Posted: June 3, 2009
Filed under: Dodge, Ford, Tuner Cars

Galpin Auto Sports (or GAS) is an automobile repair shop in Van Nuys, California. GAS is better known for its TV show on USA otherwise known as Pimp My Ride on MTV. The group responsible for KITT in the 2008 Knight Rider series (and for embedding in 7-inch TV screens into bumpers on MTV’s Pimp My Ride), has now teamed up with the United States Air Force to create two customized cars for the 2009 Super Car Tour. We have to say; both vehicles have blown us away - literally.

The first vehicle, known as the ‘X-1,’ is based on a Ford Mustang. It has been painted in matte-pearlescent and features a single-driver ejections seat in the center. It also features a short shift flight stick, an advanced instrument panel that will confuse the heck out of you, a motorized steering wheel, a GPS transponder, and a touch screen monitor that displays night and thermal vision. Power comes from a 4.6L V8, which features 3-valve Ford Racing heads, a cold air intake, hot rod cams and long tube headers. All that gives the X-1 the ability to throttle 500-hp.

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2009 Gemballa Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R gets a facelift

Posted: June 2, 2009
Filed under: Porsche, Tuner Cars

The Avalanche name is very much connected to the success of tuning firm Gemballa Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG. It was the first Avalanche in the mid 80s that set the foundation for the success of the Gemballa brand. Ever since, the name has been reserved for the Porsche 911 tuning program.

Gemballa has now unveiled the new facelifted Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R. Besides the visual upgrades, Gemballa continue to offer its performance upgrade that takes output to 650-hp with peak torque of 701 lb-ft. That allows the 4WD Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R to go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 206 mph.

And if that’s not enough for you, Gemballa offers further engine upgrades that taking output up to 800-hp.

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Novitec Powerjet 2 Alfa Romeo MiTo, a MiTo GTA teaser

Posted: June 2, 2009
Filed under: Alfa Romeo, Tuner Cars

While you wait for Alfa Romeo to produce the MiTo GTA, Novitec has something to keep your hatchback fantasies satisfied. The tuner of everything Fiat, is offering engine upgrades for the two diesel MiTo models and the gasoline powered 1.4L TB model.

Known as the Novitec Powerjet 2 upgrade, the modifications allow the 1.4L turbocharged gasoline engine to produce a total of 186-hp allowing for a 0 to 62 mph time of 7.4 seconds. The 1.3 JTD diesel models gets 110-hp while the 1.6 JTD model gets an additional 24-hp.

Novitec is also offering an aerodynamic bodykit, 18-inch NOVITEC N8 multi-spoke wheels and a height-adjustable coil-over suspension upgrade.

We’re going to go ahead and wait for the 240-hp MiTo GTA to get all excited.

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G-Power BMW M3 Tornado gets 500-hp

Posted: June 2, 2009
Filed under: BMW, Tuner Cars

G-Power has given the world some outstanding modified BMW vehicles including the M6 Hurricane, X5 Tycoon, M5 Hurricane and G4 EVO III Z4. Now, G-Power has set its sights on the new BMW M3 and has introduced, what they call, the G-Power M3 Tornado.

G-Power used a soft charging with just 0.3 bar boost, which increases output of the M3 to 500-hp with a maximum torque of 354 lb-ft. The boost of extra power comes from a G-Power supercharger system, the T1-518 ASA centrifugal supercharger. That very supercharger is also used by Alpina on the B5S, B6S and the B7.

All that extra power allows the M3 Tornado to go from 0 to 124 mph in 13.5 seconds and lets you keep going above 200 mph.

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Devon GTX: Future American supercar to attempt Nurburgring lap record in July

Posted: June 1, 2009

Daniel Paulin, former Ford designer, has created a design concept for Devon Motorworks that hints at a future American supercar. Known as the ‘design that navigates between the past and science fiction,’ the new Devon GTX is said to be the shape of the future supercar from America.

The exterior features a blend of muscle and curves that won’t have you mistaking this for a German supercar. As for the inside, Paulin decided to go with a more clean electronic dashboard with retro touches such as the gear-shifter and steering wheel that resembles those in a Ford Mustang.

No word on what’s going to be under the hood of the Devon GTX but we’re guessing it’s going be something very powerful since the company plans on breaking the world lap record at the famous Nurburgring track in July 2009. The finished Devon GTX will be piloted by Le Mans and European FIA and GT2 World Champion and proven Trans-Am winner Justin Bell.

The Devon GTX will make its world debut at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours.

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2010 Ford FOOSE Mustang GT being giving away in sweepstakes

Posted: May 28, 2009

Chris Foose, automobile designer and co-host of Overhaulin’ (a show that ran for five seasons on TLC), recently got his hands dirty on a 2010 Ford Mustang which was modified on Spike TV’s MuscleCar.

Foose and Magnaflow teamed up to build the one-off custom 2010 Mustang GT, which features a Magnaflow performance exhaust, Edelbrock supercharger, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, FOOSE wheels wrapped in Pirelli tires and a ROUSH body kit.

Like it? Want It? Well, you’re lucky because MuscleCar is giving away the 2010 Ford FOOSE Mustang GT in a sweepstakes. Simply head over to powerblocktv.com to fill in an entry from for your chance to win.

Oh, and be kind enough to let us know you won.

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Vath V63RS: A 585-hp Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate

Posted: May 27, 2009

So you already feel pretty crappy that your significant other is forcing you to purchase the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate over its cooler and sexier looking sedan sibling. Worry not; Vath is here to help you out. The German tuning firm is offering a bunch of visual and performance upgrades that are sure to grab the attention of soccer moms when you drop your little ones off at school or a game.

After a series of enhancements, Vath allows the 6.3L V8 under the hood to pump out 585-hp with a maximum torque of 509 lb-ft. That allows the, what Vath calls the V63RS, to go from 0 to 62 mph a little faster than the standard model and will let you keep going to a top speed of 202 mph.

To further enhance performance, Vath added a limited slip differential with a 60% locking rate, a sports tuned suspension and a high-performance braking system.

Visual upgrades include some lightweight carbon fiber touches with a new front lip, rear apron and a redesigned rear diffuser. The Vath V63RS rides on 20-inch alloy wheels.

Vath V63RS - Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate:

 

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