At the LA Auto Show, we saw the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang (on paper) rip the face off the convertible Camaro ZL1 offered by Chevy, but like the past GT500, many tuning companies know better than to seriously stuff the engine bay with power and leave the car untouched. T hat is why Sareni [...]
An attractive tuning kit has just been released by Schmidt Revolution for the Mk5 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The visual highlight of the kit would be the 19-inch red and black wheels, wrapped in Margangoni tires. Schmidt Revolution also dropped the car, added a dual exhaust system, sport tuned suspension and fitted the rear with the [...]
Manhart has crafted a follow up to its 646hp BMW M3 E92 coupe with the MH3 V8 RS Clubsport, with more power and upgrades. For the Clubsports impressive power upgrade, Manhart swapped the stock 4.0-liter V8 out for the X5 and X6’s 4.4-liter V8. An upgraded set of turbos, bigger intercooler and full titanium exhaust [...]
The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is getting a serious power upgrade from Hennessy Performance, with renderings recently teased for the upcoming 24 unit release. Hennessy started with the stock SRT8 motor, which is priced at $55,295, puts out 465hp and 465 lb-ft of torque, and boasts 4.8 second 0-60mph time. After a displacement increase [...]
Re-Style is a tuning company from Russia making a bold statement with its latest aesthetic makeover for the F10 550i sedan. When the 5-series rolled into Re-Style’s Saint-Petersburg garage, it came in as an Alpine White 550i with an M Sport package. The tuning company fitted the model with AC Schintzer parts and a Hamann [...]
Startech has used its individualization program to make some quiet, but attractive enhancements to the 2012 Jaguar XJ. On the outside, Brabus’ sister tuner company crafted a subtle aero kit that includes a front apron with LED daytime running lights, side air inlets, trim for the front fender air bents, rocker panels in the rear, [...]
TopCar has crafted a special edition of its Porsche Cayenne Vantage 2 body kit called the Carbon Edition. Take that literally, as the entire body kit has been made over in bare carbon fiber. The Russian tuner debuted the car at the Top Line 2011 exhibition, with a kit that includes fender flairs, side skirts, [...]
Vath is delivering a powerful tune with a heavy price tag on its latest kit for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe. Adding a supercharger, water intercooler, upgraded exhaust, and a supercharger, Vath kicked out an awesome 680hp from the C63 AMG’s 6.2-liter V8. The extra 223-hp gives way to a top speed of 208mph and [...]
Techart has an upcoming release for its individualization program, with teasers for the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S. On the inside, Techart added its 3-spoke sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, coated the interior with leather, and added stitching and alcantara detailing. Outside, the German tuner provides a set of stainless steel sport [...]
Maragoni, an Italian tire manufacturer, released a kit for the Range Rover Evoque, released at this year’s Bologna Motor Show. Dubbed the HFI-R, the tire company chose to showcase its hard-to-miss set of ruby red ‘M-Power EvoRed’ tires on the crossover. The tires are crafted mostly form silica for improved fuel economy. Sized at 255/30R20, [...]
