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B&B tunes 2010 VW Golf R for more power

Newly introduced VW Golf R is already considered as one of the best hot hatchbacks of 2010, but German tuner B&B has come up with a power package for it which redefines the word “Hot” !

They don’t mess around with the design or the interior. In fact the only visual factors are lowered ride height and big black wheels and even they contribute more to the performance than to the looks.

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But under the hood where is the magic happens! Thanks to a bigger turbocharger, better cooling system, new sport exhaust system and a remapped ECU, you can now have the Golf R with 310, 324 or 362 horsepower.

The top of the line 362hp version has supercar-like performance with a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 280 km/h.

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Limited Edition Carlsson C25 for Geneva Motor Show

German tuner, or car manufacturer let’s say, Carlsson is working on a new super GT based on Mercedes Benz SL 600 V12 to be shown at 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

Dubbed the C25, it comes with a whole new body, which might be still recognizable as a Merc SL, but is bold and amazing from every angle and has got the presence of a supercar.

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It is also powered by the same twin-turbo V12 as the SL 600, but for the C25 it’s been modified deeply to deliver no less than 753 and an impossible 1350 nm of torque! And that is impossible torque, so the tuner had to electronically limit it to just 1150 nm. Still enough to restart a dead planet with!

The performance this powerplant results in just boggles with mind! 0 to 100 km/h is done in just 3.7 second and it can reach a top speed of over 350 km/h.

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Of course Carlsson has adjusted the chassis and suspension to cope with this extreme performance as the car comes with a tweaked C-tronic suspension system which lowers the ride height intelligibly. They have also fitted it with big powerful brakes and 9,5×20 and 12×20 inches lightweight alloys.

This being a luxury GT, the tuner also offers a lavish interior decorated with a blend of real carbon, tanned buffalo leather and ultra-suede in special colours. Mind you the C25 is limited to only 25 units and each goes for as near as makes no difference half a million euros!

via:  MotorWard

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New Mansory kit for Porsche 997 Turbo

With the introduction of new 2010 Porsche 997 Turbo all tuners are hard at work to prepare their packages for the car, and among them the tuning giant Mansory seems to have already done it!

Although this is only a preview and the full package will be shown at this year’s Geneva autoshow, but you can say it’s quite remarkable just by looking at the Mansory logo!

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The car comes with revised bumpers which are adjusted for better aerodynamics through a new spoiler lip at front and a rear diffuser as well as a big carbon wing. They have also used carbon fiber for the hood, mirrors and side grilles which in combination with those huge black wheels, gives this 997 a magnificent look.

There;s no official details on performance upgrade available yet, but since the standard car comes with over 500hp, you can count on at least 600 hp to begin with!

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Matte Black Audi TT by Oettinger

German VW specialist Oettinger has prepared a truly unique Audi TT with an awesome matte black paint job. If Batman wanted a sports coupe, this would be his car!

This TT comes with a conventional body kit consisting of front spoiler, side skirts and a rear wing, but it’s the amazing black theme that makes it so interesting.

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They have also blacked out all the grilles, head and taillights and even put black rims under it!

Oettinger also offers performance upgrades for all the engines in the range, but you don’t necessarily need it. Because whoever sees this beast on the road would give it way to pass! It’s scary!

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2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe by Lorinser

German tuner Lorinser has come up with a new tuning package for a new Mercedes, this time it’s the E-class Coupe which gets a nice treatment.

Desginwise, the car’s instantly recognizable as Lorinser, not only because of the traditional wheel design, but also due to the chubby aerodynamic bumpers!

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The E-Coupe also gets a new front grille, modified fenders, side skirts, bootlid wing as well as a roof spoiler, and a rear diffuser which has a pair of twin stainless steel mufflers on each side of it.

Lorinser says that these exhausts give the E-class a truly sporty noise. They have also tweaked the car’s ECU for a bit more stamina.

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Other modifications include the suspension system which is now 30mm lower on both axles thanks to the sport springs and the 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels which contribute to both looks and handling.

The tuner also improves the interior upon request with things like aluminum pedals, illuminated door sills, new instrument panel and fancy floor mats.

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Nissan GT-R body kit by Tommy Kaira

Japanese tuner and stylist, TommyKaira has finally released actual pictures of their much anticipated body kit for the Nissan GT-R. They call it the Silver Wolf.

This we think by far and away is the coolest job ever done for a GT-R which gives it a meaner, more aggressive appearance.

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The kit includes modified bumpers, big air intakes at front, spoiler lip, side skirts, flared rear fenders, a massive rear diffuser and a new rear wing. The whole kit is made of carbon fiber and as a finishing touch, they offer a new set of black-painted sport wheels.

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The tuner also offers exhausts, suspension and braking upgrades for this mighty car for a little bit more power, better handling and better stopping power. The European pricing for this package has not been announced yet.

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Hofele Design VW Touareg Dakar 20.10

At this year’s Dakar Rally, VW’s mighty racing Touareg is being put through its paces and they also have the Amarok trucks as support vehicles.

Now as a kind of tribute to their efforts, VW specialist Hofele Design has come up with a special edition body kit for the road going Touareg, called Dakar 20.10.

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The car features a modified front-end with a new grille and a stainless steel under-ride protection unit. There are also new side steps on this vehicle made form steel. They also offer a new set of 9,0Jx20-inch Prado designer wheels for this car finished in silver color and wrapped in 265/45 tires.

Apart form the new accessories, This Touareg is distinguished by special Dakar 20.10 stickers.

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ABT Audi Q7 TDI Clean Diesel

German tuner ABT released a new upgrade package for the Audi Q7 TDI equipped with an ultra clean 3.0 liter diesel engine, which they say will increase the power while keeping the car’s economy and emission ratings unchanged.

So using the ABT Power kit, Q7’s 3.0 TDI now generates 278 HP/204 kW and 580 nm of torque as opposed to the standard 240 HP/177 kW. It is also fitted with ABT suspension springs, which drops the center of gravity by almost 30 mm.

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Apart from the performance upgrade, ABT also offers a nice boy kit to make the big Q7 more interesting to look at! It comes with modified bumpers, wing extensions, 4-pipe rear muffler and a new set of ABT BR special edition wheels available in 20 and 22-inch in diamond-cut,deep black matted or silver.

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KW adjustable HLS suspension for Audi TT RS

KW Automotive, the makers of most professional suspension systems have come up with a new and complete package for the powerful Audi TT RS to make even more dynamic.

These adjustable coilover systems are offered in different versions for different prices, but the most complete one which we are interested in is the Variant 3 “inox-line“ which allows full control of the set-up and comes with an adjustable traction and compression phase. This pack is priced at 1549 Euro.

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KW also offers a racing-grade system for track use called KW Clubsport which costs 1999 Euro including strut mounts.

And for those who use the TT RS as daily driver, KW offers their Hydraulic Lift System (HLS) system which can lift the car by 40 millimetres at the front- and back axle, and it also comes with a remote control! So your low riding spoiler will not get stuck anymore.

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Lamborghini Gallardo 560 TT by Heffner

Tuning an engine which is already very very powerful is a really though job. And even when someone says that they’ve tweak such engines you expect something like 50-80 more horsepower.

But Heffner Performance has come up with something for the 5.2 liter V10 engine of Lamborghini Gallardo LP560, which is simply unbelievable! They managed to extract a 1000 hp and a 1000 torque out of it! The standard engine has only 560hp and 570nm.

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To achieve this, the tuner has fitted the engine with two fat turbochargers and they’ve upgraded other parts as well to cope. So even with normal pump fuel you get 850 hp at the disposal of your right foot. And if you put 100-octane fuel in it, then you get the full 1000!

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The looks of the car remains intact apart from a new fixed rear wing, but who cares because this car does o to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of over 330 km/h.

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