The 9ff Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH has decided to produce a limited edition of the GT9 at its location in Dortmund. Based on the Porsche 911 GT3 the GT9 gets a modified version of the 3.6L 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine that produces 973-hp and 711 lb-ft of torque.

0-62mph for the 9ff GT29 comes in at 3.4 seconds while 0-124mph takes 8.2 seconds. Now 9ff claims that the GT29 hits a top speed of 254mph making it the fastest road-going car. While the 9ff does join the 400km/h (248mph) club and may be faster than the Bugatti Veyron, 9ff seems to forget that the SSC Ultimate Aero hits top speed of 257mph.

9ff Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH plans to build 20 units of the GT9 for a price tag of 498,000 euros ($786,441).

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Following AC Schnitzer’s updated 2008 BMW 6-Series tuning package, HAMANN has just released their upgraded packages for the new facelifted 6-Series. Design wise the basic package for the HAMANN BMW 6-Series offers a new front and rear spoiler, and additional pair of side skirts and a rear-roof spoiler. HAMANN designers also created a new package called EDITION RACE that gives the 6-series a new front wing, 4-part wing broadening in the back and huge side skirts that give the 6-series a German Touring Car Masters look.

When it came to power, HAMANN said that its engineers focused on ‘evolution instead of revolution.’ Through some engine management HAMANN increased horsepower by 21-hp for the 6-Series lineup including the 630i, 650i and the diesel 635d. The extra bump gives the 650i a top speed of 167mph. 270 km/h. 

HAMANN also added a new sports exhaust system, stainless steel mufflers with four round tail-pipes and wheels measuring 21-inches.

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Veritas has a very special and significant place in the automotive history. The company, founded by Ernst Lo of, Schorsch Meyer and Lorenz Dietrich, was a famous West German race car company that used the BMW 328 as the basis to build the first ever BMW Veritas. The car won a series of racetrack victories post World War II including 13 German Championships and 20 first place victories.

Being absent from the motor racing and automotive engineering scene for nearly 50 years, Vermont AG has now resurrected the Veritas name for its new RS III - continuing the the success story of the original BMW Veritas.

The Veritas RS III weight only 2,380 pounds and comes in two different variants. First is a 5.0L V8 engine producing 480-hp mated to a manual transmission. 0-62mph comes in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 204mph. The second is a 5.0L V10 from the M5 which has been modified to produce 600-hp. 0-60mph comes in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 215mph.

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While the Kempten designers still work on a design package for the new 2009 Audi A3 Cabriolet, ABT couldn’t wait to release the details on the performance packages that give the entry level Audi a little more sizzle.

For the 1.8 liter TFSI, the ABT Power package increases horsepower by 40 for a total of 200-hp while the ABT Power S package gives it another 40 horses for a total of 240-hp. For the 2.0L TFSI, which normally produces 200-hp, the ABT Power package ups ouput to 240; the ABT Power S package gives it a total of 270-hp and can also provide another 30 horses for 300-hp.

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Steve Saleen is celebrating his 25 years in the automotive business with the introduction of the new SMS 25th Anniversary Mustang Concept. As an entrepreneur, retirement is not a word in Saleen’s vocabulary. And while he is no longer head of Saleen, Steve Saleen is back with his new company - SMS.

To mark the debut Saleen is unveiling this 720-hp 25th Anniversary Mustang Concept. Power comes from a supercharged 5.0 liter V8 producing 720-hp with a peak torque of 670 lb-ft. While 0-60 numbers or top speed has yet to be released, don’t expect anything less than impressive for this concept. Performance is further enhanced by SMS Cross Drilled 15″ 6-piston front brakes and a new SMS Billet Aluminum Watts Link System.

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Tuner Project Kahn, known for their elegant yet eye-catching body kits, has released their latest tuning package for the Bentley Continental GTS. The new Project Kahn Bentley Continental GTS Black Edition gets an eight piece body kit consisting of a 3-piece rear valance, two side skirts, a 2-piece front valance and a rear boot spoiler. The inside gets a bespoke Project Luxury Leather upgrade and high-gloss piano black interior fascia panels with an optional high-gloss piano black or carbon fiber finish steering wheel.

The Bentley Continental GTS Black Edition is fitted with a new sports exhaust system which gives the car a slight increase in performance while giving it a deep rumble during acceleration. Project Kahn also fitted an adjustable electronic lowering module that lowers the car by 20mm.

But the most unique feature of the Bentley Continental GTS Black Edition is the new Silver Mist alloy wheels. Like it or not - the 22-inch Silver Mist wheels stand out giving the car a very aggressive and slightly futuristic look.

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German tuner Carlsson has released their project based on the Mercedes-Benz GL 500 with their CK50 performance kit seen earlier this year on the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 500.

The CK50 engine kit gives the GL 500 an extra 47-hp for a total of 435-hp with a peak torque of 442 lb-ft. That give the CK50 Mercedes-Benz GL 500 the ability to go from 0-62mph in 6.1 second with a top speed of 155mph. Carlsson also added their C-Tronic SUSPENSION electronic lowering kit that lowers the SUV by 35mm.

No major appearance changes were made beside a front lower mesh grille, four oval Carlsson stainless steel tail-pipes that also emit a thundering sound and 22-inch wheels. Inside Carlsson added fine nappa leather with Alcantara, carbon fiber and wood trim.

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We were pretty impressed by Lumma Design’s version of the BMW X5 3.0d. The tuner has now released a sketch of its upcoming package for the X6 SAC. The CLR X 650 gives the BMW X6 a very aggressive body kit, with wider wheel-arches, new front bumper with larger intakes hinting at more power, new side-skirts and 23-inch black alloy wheels.

The green monster also gets an upgraded suspension kit allowing it to 40mm lower than the base X6. Of course, like every other tuner car these days, we expect extensive use of carbon fiber to cut weight.

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While the leaked images of the 2009 BMW 7-Series may be the most exciting news of today, but we’re probably more excited this G-Power G4 3.0i EVO III based on the BMW Z4 3.0i. Besides a performance package G-Power gives the BMW Z4 3.0i a new aerodynamic body kit, 20-inch light alloy wheels, suspension upgrades and a high-performance braking system.

G-Power added its new EVO III supercharger system to the 3.0i 6-cylinder engine increasing horsepower by 144-hp for a total of 375-hp with a peak torque of 309 lb-ft. That gives the BMW Z4 3.0i the ability to do 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds with a top speed 186mph. To give you a little perspective of the power this car produces the regular BMW Z4 M outputs 330-hp.

Pricing for the conversion to the G-POWER EVO III configuration will cost you 18,850 Euros (29,709) including the installation.

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While it may be pointless to tune a fuel-efficient diesel version of the Audi A5, more power is never a bad thing - of course unless you’re trying to save some money on gas while still driving a head-turning vehicle. Not to mention Audi doesn’t offer anything to fill the gap between the 265-hp A5 and the 354-hp S5. And that’s where Senner comes in.

Based on the Audi A5 3.0 TDI, Senner engineers have worked up a performance package that increases horsepower from 240-hp to 300-hp with a peak torque of 450 lb-ft. Top speed comes in at 175-hp. Performance is enhanced with a new suspension kit that lowers the A5 by 40 millimeters. Of course, the 37mpg fuel-economy of the A5 3.0 TDI will be jeopardized.

Senner also ads a new body kit with a touch of carbon fiber trims and 21-inch alloy wheels.

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So we’re pretty excited to see what Pininfarina has worked up with this ‘Hyperion’ that they’ve based on the Rolls-Royce Drophead Phantom Coupe. However, the Pebble Beach Concour isn’t until August and we really can’t hold out that long. So after some hunting, we’ve found you some information on this exclusive car that Pininfarina built for some super-rich man that is allowing them to display it at Pebble Beach (that lucky…).

First off, the pre-war inspired car will get a completely new body with ’Hyperion’ badging, which means ‘the God of the sun.’ Wonderful - so what about the power?

According to AutoExpress, the mechanicals of the car will be left completely untouched. That means it’ll be powered by the same 6.75L V12 from the Drophead Coupe pushing 450-hp. 0-60 is still expected to come in under 6 seconds, even with all the body changes. Estimated price tag is £1million (almost $2 million USD).

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Jamie Frank Martin has come up with a design concept of what the successor to the 1960’s AC/Shelby Cobra could look like. The original Cobra, an instant classic, was based on the Ace roadster by British sports car company AC. Looking for a competitor to the Chevrolet Corvette, Carroll Shelby asked AC to modify the Ace to fit a small block V8 engine. 

This new Cobra Venom V8 Roadster concept is said to be the ’spiritual successor’ to the iconic AC/Shelby Cobra and will carry Ford’s new 4.6L supercharged V8 that will produce 524 horsepower with a peak torque of 420 lb-ft. 0-60 is expected to come in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 214mph.

The Cobra Venom V8 Roadster is said to be built on a lightweight aluminum chassis with carbon-fiber body panels. It rides on 17-inch gun-metal cast aluminum wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero “snake tread” tires. Options include a DVD satellite navigation system, HID headlamps with LED front and rear lights.

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Novitec Rosso has blessed us Ferrari fans with many outstanding upgrades such as the 707-hp package for the F430, F430 Spider, the 645-hp package for the 599 GTB and our favorite, TuNero Ferrari F430. And now, Novitec Rosso has revealed their latest tuning package for the Ferrari 430 Scuderia.

Increasing power through a pair of belt driven superchargers, Novitec Rosso was able to increase the horsepower of the 430 Scuderia from 510 to 717. Top speed now comes in at 215mph with a 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds. 0 to 124mph takes just 10.1 seconds.

Novitec Rosso also added high-capacity water and oil coolers to keep the engine from heating up. The superchargers get their own coolant capacity and a redesigned intake manifold provides the engine with pre-compressed air. The engine also gets two high-performance air filters along with eight large injectors.

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