Tuner Cars - egmCarTech (3)

Video: Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V V700 runs 11.14 at 129.95 mph

Posted: Feb 09, 2010

Filed under: Cadillac, GM, Tuner Cars, Videos

In May 2009, Hennessey Performance unveiled its performance package for the Cadillac CTS-V sedan. Kicking of the lineup is the V600 package, which give the CTS-V 610-hp, allowing for a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 195 mph. Next up is V650 package, which provides an extra 40 [...]

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2010 Geneva Preview: Lumma Design CLR X 650 M (BMW X6 M)

Posted: Feb 04, 2010

Filed under: Auto Shows, BMW, Tuner Cars

If 555-hp from the 4.4L twin-turbo BMW X6 M and X5 M wasn’t enough for you, Lumma has something very interesting in store for you at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
Based on the BMW X6 M, the Lumma CLR X 650 M features a very aggressive body kit with a new front bumper, fenders, side [...]

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Report: Toyota considering ‘G’ performance division for its vehicles

Posted: Jan 29, 2010

Filed under: Toyota, Tuner Cars

Finally, time for some good news from Toyota. At the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota showed a range of sporty looking, performance enhanced special-edition models with a G logo, most notably the Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept. According to Straightline, the concept models hint at a feature sub-brand from Toyota that it will gradually roll [...]

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B&B gives Golf R 326-hp, 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds

Posted: Jan 29, 2010

Filed under: Tuner Cars, Volkswagen

As if not having the Volkswagen Golf R on the stateside wasn’t depressing enough, tuner B&B has put together a new three-part performance package, giving the hot-hatch more power than it already has.
B&B’s three-part performance upgrades allow the Golf R to produce 310-hp, 324-hp or 362-hp. Details are a bit limited but we do know [...]

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Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG on Red Bull: Vath 63RS produces 605-hp

Posted: Jan 28, 2010

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Mercedes-Benz, Tuner Cars

Vath Automobiltechnik has been putting out some exciting performance packages for Mercedes-Benz models for some time now. The tuner today revealed its new performance package for the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG giving it a total of 605-hp with a maximum torque of 509 lb-ft. The modifications allow the E63 AMG (know as the 63RS [...]

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2010 Geneva Preview: Carlsson C25 Super-GT looks crazier than the SLS AMG

Posted: Jan 27, 2010

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuner Cars

The next major auto show will take place in Geneva later this March. For the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, tuner Carlsson will unveil its first own-developed supercar known as the Carlsson C25 Super-GT.
Besides the extra souped up looks based on the SL AMG, the Carlsson C25 is powered by 6 liter V12 Bi-Turbo engine making [...]

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TechArt reveals 2010 Porsche Panamera tuning package

Posted: Jan 25, 2010

Filed under: Porsche, Tuner Cars

TechArt today revealed its tuning program for the new 2010 Porsche Panamera S and Panamera 4S, both of which will debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
The package includes the addition of TechArt’s Aerodynamic Kit I, which adds a three part front spoiler with a new front apron, 21-inch TECHART Formula or sporty 22-inch TECHART Formula II [...]

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Roush to offer upgrades for 2011 Ford Mustang GT in April

Posted: Jan 19, 2010

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Ford, Tuner Cars

Roush Performance announced today that it will offer its Stage 1 and Stage 2 packages for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT in April.
“Using the new Ford 5.0-Liter, V-8 engine, both of these cars will have 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. or torque, all while reaching an estimated 25 highway miles per gallon of fuel economy,” [...]

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2009 TechArt GT Street RS breaks lap record at Sachsenring

Posted: Jan 19, 2010

Filed under: Porsche, Tuner Cars

TechArt is one our favorite tuners here at egmCarTech. Shortly after the Porsche focused tuner set the full-size SUV speed record at the Italian Nardo, the TechArt GT Street RS based on the 911 GT2 broke the lap record at the famous Sachsenring race track.
In a test carried out by AutoBild SportsCars, the TechArt GT [...]

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2011 Shelby GT350 is back with a supercharged 5.0L V8

Posted: Jan 19, 2010

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Breaking, Ford, Tuner Cars

Shelby enthusiasts have waited nearly four decades for this moment (yes, it’s really that important if you know cars). Meet the new 2011 Shelby GT350, a supercharged version of the new 5.0L V8 2011 Ford Mustang.
“In 1964, Ford Motor Company asked Shelby American to turn their secretary’s car into a race winner to help them [...]