The first customized Honda CR-Z made its first testings at the Suzuka test track. And while the video only shows the interior of the car, we can’t wait to see the final product!

Video: Honda CR-Z by Noblesse testing at Suzuka originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 11 March 2010 17:30 EST.

read more

Thanks to original article poster

The German tuner Kicherer has revealed the E50 Coupe tuning kit based on the Mercedes E500 coupe. Thanks to an software update and a sports exhaust system, the V8 engine’s power has been increased by 42 hp and 20 NM. And while in the standard model the top speed has been limited to 155 mph, in the tuner version it goes up to 205 mph.

The aerodynamic kit includes: a front lip, side skirts, a rear diffusor and special mirror casings. All components are made of top quality and ultra-light carbon. The car sits on 20 inch wheels.

Press release after the jump.

Kicherer E50 Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 17:00 EST.

read more

Thanks to original article poster

Abt Sportsline’s R8 GT-R was quite arguably, one of the most popular tuned-up supercars to make an appearance at the Geneva Motor Show.

Combining a significant power upgrade and a stream-lined and stylish look, the R8 GT-R, which was based on the Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI, comes with a significant engine upgrade that saw its performance levels get spiked from 525 horsepower to 620 horsepower. The bump in pony power allows the R8 GT-R to clock a 0-100 km/h (62mph) time of just 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph.

ABT Sportsline also saw to it to give their creation a minor aesthetic makeover, which includes a carbon made bonnet, front and rear aprons, adjustable rear wing, tailgate, external mirrors and door panel.

In this video, ABT Sportsline’s head honchos, Hans Jürgen Abt and Albert Deuring take us on a little walk-a-bout tour of sorts and explains the method and motivation to turning the ABT R8 GT-R from an idea to reality.

ABT Sportsline takes us on a tour of the ABT R8 GT-R originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 8 March 2010 04:00 EST.

read more

Thanks to original article poster

We know Lamborghinis are fast. We also know that some people, no matter how awesome their ride is, still can’t get enough of what they have and so they continue to tinker with their cars to give it even more bite that what it already has.

While we’re not completely sure what kind of modification the owner of this Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 did to his car, but we do know that Lamborghini don’t shoot flames out f their exhaust pipes, which this Gallardo did a number of times as it was roaring along the highway.

The flames aren’t all that big and you’re going to have to pay extra attention to even see them but trust us, you’ll notice them eventually. And while that is far from a normal occurrence from just about every other car you’ll ever find, the Gallardo’s ear-splitting power is about as real as it can get so if for nothing else, you’ll definitely enjoy listening to that supercar stretch its legs.

Video: Lamborghini Gallardo shoots flames from exhaust pipes originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 5 March 2010 15:30 EST.

read more

Thanks to original article poster

Is not everyday you have the chance to see a tuned Aston Martin DBS. So you can understand why we are so excited about this package coming from Edo Competition. Thanks to new high performance exhaust system, special catalytic converters and high flow air filters, the tuner was able to update the engine’s power to an impressive 550 hp and 570 Nm. The result is a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph.

The sports car also gets: a new sports suspension system, a new high performance brake system, carbon fiber shifter and shifter console on the interior and 21 in. racing wheels.

Press release after the jump.

Aston Martin DBS by Edo Competition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 5 March 2010 11:00 EST.

read more

Thanks to original article poster

Even if the car is still less than three-months old, tuning houses are already scrambling in putting together performance packages for the Audi A8. Now, it looks like the first tuning house to have struck the proverbial hot iron is Hofele Design with a tuning package that it claims to improve not only the A8’s aesthetic design, but also – and more importantly – its overall performance.

Starting under the hood, the A8’s 4.2-liter V8 petrol engine has been tuned to deliver 400 horsepower – a significant spike from the base model’s 372 horsepower capability. As far as the luxury sedan’s 4.2-liter V8 TDI diesel is concerned, Hofele Design was able to bump the A8’s horsepower from 350 ponies to about 395 horsepower. In addition to that, the performance package was also able to shave off a tenth-of-a-second – 5.3 seconds to 5.2 seconds – from the car’s 0-60mph clocked time.

Hofele Design also went out of its way to provide a laundry list of aerodynamic modifications for the A8, not the least of which includes a new front bumper with big air intakes and air vents, air intakes / outtakes in the front fenders, discreet side skirts, rear apron as diffuser with openings for the stainless steel sports muffler with four tailpipes and flap control for sound optimization, a bigger trunk spoiler lip, and last but certainly not list a set of 20-inch or 22-inch alloy wheels.

Audi A8 by Hofele Design originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 27 February 2010 15:52 EST.

read more

Thanks to original article poster

BMW has officially announced the details of their new M Sports package for the X5 SUV with the new package will be available for order starting this spring.

Similar to what we’ve been accustomed to with BMW and its M Division, the new M Sports package for the BMW X5 comes with a high-speed setting and the sporty chassis, a set of 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in V-spoke design and with a set of 20-inch M light-alloy wheels being offered as an option, special tailpipes for the exhaust system and Carbon Black metallic paint. All of these features are exclusively offered for this package.

Not to be left behind, the M-Series X5’s interior was also given some pampering in the form of sports seats for the driver and front passenger, the M leather steering wheel and the M driver’s footrest, brushed aluminium interior trim elements and a BMW Individual roof liner in anthracite.

Press release after the jump.

BMW X5 with M Sports package originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 26 February 2010 12:00 EST.

read more

Thanks to original article poster

If you have a surround sound speaker wherever you are now, we suggest that you turn it on, plug it in, and enjoy this three-part video.

In case you’re wondering what it’s all about, then we can explain everything you need to know in a few simple words: Porshce 997 RSR. Noise. Lots of noise.

Now, it may look a little dramatic for your own liking, but you have to trust us, that goose-bumping roar of the 997 RSR makes it up for it in a huge way.

Check it out.

Parts 2 and 3 after the jump

Video: Three-part ‘The Man and the Porsche’ series featuring the Porsche 997 RSR originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 17:00 EST.

read more

Thanks to original article poster

The German tuner Vorsteiner unveiled a new aerodynamic kit for the Mercedes C63 AMG. The package was created using a state-of-the-art aerospace autoclave system which utilizes a resin pre-impregnated, vacuum-formed carbon fiber and includes various styling cues from the CLK Black Series.

The kit includes: a front spoiler, a carbon fiber rear spoiler and a rear diffuser with a dual-fin system and a central vent. The car sits on V-101 Monoblock Forged wheels with an 8 twin spoke mesh and are available in 19″ or 20″ sizes.

Press release after the jump.

Mercedes C63 AMG Aero Package by Vorsteiner originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 09:02 EST.

read more

Thanks to original article poster