ABT Tunes the Audi RS6 Avant to 700HP

You’d think that the standard Audi RS6 Avant’s 580HP turbocharged V10 5.0-liter engine would be more than adequate for most petrol-headed drivers. Well, apparently ABT doesn’t seem to agree as the German tuner introduced an insanely beefed up version of the RS6 (see sedan here) Avant that delivers an output of 700 HP and a maximum torque of 800 Nm or 590-lbs/ft (standard car: 580 Nm or 427.8-lbs/ft). According to ABT, the tweaked RS6 Avant can “fly” from zero to 100km/h or 62mph in a breathtaking 3,9 sec (standard car: 4,6 sec) and on to a top speed of 320 km/h or 199 mph. -Continued

As expected, ABT also offers a range of accessories for the RS6 Avant including 20-inch alloy wheels available in various designs, a carbon fiber front lip spoiler, a carbon fiber rear diffuser, a rear wing and a custom made rear muffler with four tailpipes in matt black finish.

Ford Kuga Tuned by Wolf Racing

German tuning firm Wolf Racing has introduced a new sport package for the European Ford Kuga that includes a power kit for €795 that increases output of the 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine from 136 HP to 158 HP. Wolf Racing also offers 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 275/30 R20 Pirelli tires at a cost of €2,850 in Germany that can be combined with a set of sport springs for €199 that bring the compact SUV 20mm lower to the ground. -Continued


Via: Diariomotor

Arden’s Jaguar XF Based AJ 21 with up to 550 HP

Arden has finally released real life images and mechanical details on its latest creation, the Jaguar XF based AJ 21. The top of the line version of the AJ 21 gets a supercharged V8 engine stroked out from 4.2-liters to 4.5-liters delivering an output of about 550 HP, which should be more than enough to take the “wildcat” into M5 territory.

Although that’s the Jag to go for, the German tuning firm also offers a 4.5-liter version for both the naturally aspirated and supercharged 4.2-liter V8 engines, increasing output by 80 HP to 380 HPand 500 HP respectively. In the case of the 2.7-liter V6 diesel engine, Arden’s tuning kit bumps power from the standard 207 HP to 250 HP. Other modifications include a specially developed custom sport suspension from Arden combined with light weight 21-inch alloy wheels. -Continued

The Jaguar XF’s exterior has received an extensive treatment that includes a full bodykit with a new front bumper with larger air vents and integrated LED daylights, new side sills that incorporate functional air inlets for better cooling of the rear brakes, a relatively discreet rear lid spoiler and a rear diffuser. Look a bit closer at the front end and you may notice the jaguar ornament on the hood along with the revised the radiator grille which is now more oval-shaped.

AC Schnitzer Tunes the BMW M3 Cabriolet

With 420 HP under its hood, the new M3 Cabriolet is no sloucher. That’s the reason why AC Schnitzer decided -for the time being at least- to concentrate its efforts in improving the M3 Cabriolet’s handling and appearance. Apart from the new suspension settings, the Aachen-based tuner’s sport package for the M3 Cabriolet also includes a new 8-pot high performance braking system. In terms of looks, AC Schnitzer offers a full bodykit that consists of a new front skirt underlined by the carbon spoiler lip with optional aluminum braces, bonnet vents, moulded side skirts, a carbon rear diffuser that incorporates new chrome tailpipes and of course, oversized 20-inch alloy wheels. -Image gallery after the jump

Via: Worldcarfans , Source: AC Schnitzer

Inside Performance BMW 3-Series Tuning Package

The crew at Inside Performance has developed a new styling package for the BMW 3-Series Sedan and Touring models. The most prominent features of the package are the M6-themed alloy wheels and the sport exhaust system that includes quad tailpipes similiar in design with those found on the M3. The exhaust system that is priced at €1,150 can be combined with carbon fiber rear diffuser that will cost you an extra €650. Inside Perfomance’s styling package also includes an array of carbon fiber accessorises ranging from the carbon-mirror housings to the carbon rear spoiler lips and from the carbon air intakes to a complete carbon interior. -Image gallery after the jump

Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Inside Performance

Heffner Lamborghini Gallardo with 930HP at the Wheels!

Heffner, as in Heffner Performance has introduced a special tuning package for the Lamborghini Gallardo that could stir the same havoc as a pin-up model on Hugh Hefner’s Playboy magazine centerfold. The Florida-based firm has enhanced the Gallardo’s 5.0-liter V10 engine with the addition of twin-turbos, polished crankshaft journals, a new custom exhaust system and a series of other mods that help boost power to an outrageous 930 HP –at the wheels…

It is not clear if Heffner Performance offers buyers the option to disable the Gallardo’s AWD system sending all that massive power to the rear wheels as it has done in the past with other modified Lamborghinis, though that’s something we’d like to see in action –from a safe distance of course. -Continued

Apart from the mechanical upgrades, Heffner Performance has enhanced the Gallardo’s appearance with a carbon-fiber deck lid and Superleggera-like carbon-fiber rear diffuser and rear spoiler.

Via: Worldcarfans

BMW 6-Series Sport Package: New Image Gallery

For the 2009 model year, BMW is offering a new sports package for the 6-Series Coupe and convertible models. Available on all non-M derivatives of the 6-Series, the Edition Sport package comprises a new contoured bonnet, bespoke 19-inch alloy wheels and M anti-roll stabilisation system with stiffer anti-roll bars for a 10% firmer front axle and a 30% firmer rear axle.

The package also includes a sports exhaust system, brushed aluminium interior decor, extended lighting and the opportunity to specify one of seven colours, of which Imola Red and Carbon Black are new to the 6 Series range. Prices for the new derivative of BMW 6-Series start in the U.K. at £53,445 for the 630i Edition Sport Coupe rising to £65,820 for the 650i Edition Sport Convertible. -Image gallery after the jump

Subaru Impreza WRX STI from the 2009 Fast & Furious 4 Film

Like it or not, the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI pictured above is one of the cars that will star alongside Vin Diesel (yes, he’s returning) in the fourth incarnation of “The Fast and the Furious” film that is scheduled to hit cinema screens in June 2009. The modified Subie features a two-tone color job complemented with red stripes and black alloys along with a full bodykit. The FNF4 Impreza WRX STI was spotted by Flickr member Chad at a Motor Press Guild meeting in Los Angeles, CA earlier this month. -Image gallery after the jump





Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Flickr

Lorinser Preparing Tuning Kit for New Mercedes-Benz GLK

We’re not sure what Lorinser is trying to tell us with the color of choice for the GLK teaser sketches, but fact is the German firm will be one of the first tuners to get their hands on Mercedes-Benz’ all-new compact SUV that’s set to arrive in European dealerships this October with the U.S following in early 2009. Other than the teaser sketches, there’s no official information on what Lorinser is preparing for the GLK but we gather that apart from the full bodykit and new alloy wheels, the tuning firm will also present a sport suspension set-up along with a series of upgrades for the SUV’s engine line-up. -One more image after the jump

Via: Tuningkultur

AC Schnitzer BMW X5 Falcon

If we are to believe AC Schnitzer, then the Aachen-based tuner’s new wide-bodykit for the BMW X5 was inspired from a falcon. Last time we checked though, falcons actually look like prey birds and not like overstuffed chickens but we guess everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Leaving our personal sense of aesthetics aside, the AC Schnitzer’s Falcon widening kit includes front and rear bumper spoilers, side skirts, fender flairs, a roof spoiler and two triangular air intakes on the bonnet which are complemented by 22-inch alloy wheels and a set of chromed tailpipes. -Continued

The German tuner also offers sport suspension upgrades and a power kit for the BMW X5's 3.0-liter turbo diesel engine which raises output from the standard 286 HP to 310 HP. Maximum torque is also increased from 580 to 680 Nm.