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Asphaltfighters STORMBRINGER Fastest Bike in the World
Extensive details together with a large photo gallery has been released today reffering to the Asphaltfighters STORMBRINGER powered by WARM UP or easier said: The Fastest Bike in the World. Powered by a 1,000cc 4-cylinder 4-valve engine developing 220 HP (161,9 kW) or 280 HP (206 kW) in boost mode, the Asphaltfighters STORMBRINGER can reach an impressive top speed of 320 Km/h and is able to accelerate from 0 to 300 Km/h in just 13.9 seconds. Fully fueled the Asphaltfighters STORMBRINGER weights only 195 Kg and as far as design the Fastest bike in the world comes with revolutionary features, never…
Brabus Mercedes E63 AMG
German tuning powerhouse Brabus has taken the Mercedes E63 AMG to a new level, offering increased output and a list of exclusive accessories for both sedan and wagon versions.
The Brabus Mercedes E63 AMG is named the B63 S and the 6.3-litre V8 from under the bonnet is now able to spit out 555 HP (408 kW) and 650 Nm of torque, 30 HP (22 kW) and 20 Nm more than the standard version. The power boost was enabled by Brabus fitting the Mercedes E63 AMG with two sport air filters and free-flow metal catalysts as well as a new engine management software. These mechanical enhancements translate into a 4.3 seconds sprint time from 0 to 100 Km/h and top speed jumps to 320 Km/h when…
Wimmer Ferrari F430 Scuderia
After we presented details and photos with the 827 HP Porsche 911 GT2 Speed, a second custom car to be showcased at the Essen Motor Show by Wimmer RS is the Ferrari F430 Scuderia. The Wimmer Ferrari F430 Scuderia received a Power Paket that offers the Italian sports car an extra 38 HP composed from an upgraded exhaust system and a new engine control software. The new handmade exhaust system optimizes dynamic pressure and features two high grade manifolds, two sport catalytic converters and a valve control unit. New performance figures for the Wimmer Ferrari F430 Scuderia indicate that accelerating fom 0 to 100 Km/h takes 3.84 seconds while top speed is clocked at 321 Km/h…
KICHERER Mercedes SLS AMG
Tuners are starting to approach the Mercedes SLS AMG, and after two days ago we saw MEC Design’s study based on the new Gullwing, now KICHERER is presenting photos with their new body kit available for the German sports car. The KICHERER Mercedes SLS AMG body kit is made from high class carbon and it includes a front spoiler lip, a new stainless steel handmade frontgrill, an air scooped roof plus a redesigned rear diffusor. The KICHERER Mercedes SLS AMG also received a set of 20…
2010 Renault Twingo Gordini RS
Renault is marking the Gordini brand revival with a new sporty and stylish version of the 2010 Renault Twingo RS. The 2010 Renault Twingo Gordini RS achieves its distinctive look from a combination of French racing blue and white racing stripes plus white painted exterior mirrors and a set of 17-inch custom aluminium alloy wheels. At the interior the manufacturer equips the 2010 Renault Twingo Gordini RS with new extra features like Gordini badged quilted-leather upholstery, automatic climate-control, automatic headlamp activation and rain sensor, fully disconnectable ESP, a new radio-CD system and extra-tinted rear glass. On the mechanical side the 2010 Renault Twingo Gordini…
MEC Design Mercedes SLS AMG
MEC Design have released a set of photos that represent the company’s study on the new Mercedes SLS AMG. As you can see their take on SLS Gullwing AMG is a little on the extreme side because as they say, MEC Design wants to ‘takes things further than most tuners’. At the front the MEC Design Mercedes SLS AMG features a deeper grill and curved air inlets, while at the rear the 2Face system shows the new diffusor. Even though not many details have been released, you can also see the…
Wimmer Porsche 911 GT2 Speed with 827 HP
German car tuning company Wimmer RS has prepared a power package for the Porsche 911 GT2, named the ‘GT2 Speed’. In order to develop more horsepower the Wimmer Porsche 911 GT2 Speed received extensive engine modifications that include engine retrofitting, modifications to the engine block, pistons, injection nozzles, sports camshafts, throttle valve and a totaly new engine software. Of course the main reason the Wimmer Porsche 911 GT2 Speed was able to gain the extra power boost are the two high performance turbochargers, plus the car was fitted with an intercooler as well. All these technical…
Video: Volkswagen Golf VI promo
The following promo video is entitled the ‘Volkswagen Golf Wish’ and it promotes the Volkswagen Golf VI in a funny and smart way. Even though it may lead to various interpretations the Volkswagen Golf VI promo wants to suggest that the latest German hatchback is on everyone’s taste, has a low price and may offer an alternative to even vehicles in other segments that are more expensive. Watch the Volkswagen Golf VI promo video after the jump…
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition
Subaru’s North American arm announced today that a Special Edition 2010 Impreza WRX STI will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December. The 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition will be initially limited to 125 units and will feature an upgraded performance suspension, an unique Aspen While body colour and custom spec C wheels. Other features added to the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition are a leather interior, moonroof and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Under the bonnet the usual 2.5-litre turbocharged boxer engine developing 265 HP will send its juice to all four wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special…
SpeedART PS9 Porsche Panamera
German tuner SpeedART released information and live photos with their PS9 project involving the Porsche Panamera. The SpeedART PS9 Porsche Panamera is offered with four different power stages ranging from 520 HP to 550, 600 and 640 HP with a maximum torque of 890 Nm. These new improved figure result from SpeedART’s use of bigger turbochargers and intercoolers, a redesigned ECU as well as sport catalysts and air filters. With the 650 HP version SpeedART PS9 Porsche Panamera accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) takes 3.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 200 mph can be reached. Other technical enhancements on the SpeedART PS9 Porsche Panamera include high performance brakes…