Sunday, October 9, 2011

Kerscher Bodykit for VW Golf VI


Located in Falkenburg, Germany, Kerscher Tuning is a leading supplier of body styling enhancement products for the VW and Audi range. With their unique look and style which is Kerscher, many with also see the quality which they are known throughout Europe for. Introducing the newest items for the VW Golf 6, Kersher tuning is again out in front of the pack with there highly sought bodystyling and excellent quality. Maybe they have something prepared to show on this year’s Tuningworld Bodensee!

This bodykit has a complete frontbumper, in fiberglass, with mesh and ABS-plastic inserts for cars with or without headlamp washers, sideskirts, carbon-Styling for sideskirts, complete rear bumper, carbon diffuser and carbon-styling for the rear bumper.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

VW Golf V R32 by Senner Tuning


Senner Tuning has a new package available for the Golf V R32. It improves the engine power by 24 PS (18 kW / 24hp), dialing the R32 up to 274 PS (202 kW / 270 hp) and 339 Nm (250 lb-ft) of torque. That power upgrade comes by way of a BMC Carbon Airbox, a stainless steel sport exhaust system, and, of course, a little ECU tuning.

The package also supplies the R32 with a new sport suspension - a B16 PSS10 - that can adjust compression and absorption rates. Senner Tuning also includes 3-piece alloy 20-inch rims - 8.5x20s for the front and 9.0x20s for the rear - fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx tires (235/30 R20). Rounding out the undercarriage tuning are cross-drilled brake disks (heat treated) and performance brake pads.

For the aerodynamics Senner Tuning provides a set of carbon fiber parts - front grill inserts, a roof spoiler, a rear diffuser and side-mirror housings. The R32 also gets LED daytime running lights in the air intake pockets of the bumper fascia.

Friday, October 7, 2011

TopCar Panamera GTR based on Turbo S

If the Porsche Panamera Turbo S is a little plebeian for your tastes, you might want to give TopCar a call because they have just unveiled this bespoke model.

To start things off, the cabin is outfitted with premium leather seats and authentic crocodile leather on the dashboard, center console and armrest. Elsewhere, there's beautiful Karelian birch wood trim and gold accents which are applied on everything from the pedals to the window switches.

On the outside, the hatchback has been equipped with the Stingray GTR body kit. It has new bumpers, a bulging hood, widened fenders and modified doors.

The completed car is priced from €423,810 ($567,850) and includes €150,000 ($204,465) worth of "improvements."


Audi RS3 tuned by MTM


German tuner MTM has a power kit for the Audi RS3 Sportback that dials up output by more than 130 horses over the series 340 PS (250 kW / 335 hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque.

A total power rating of 472 PS (347 kW / 466 hp) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque is reached by means of a modified turbocharger and a new sport exhaust system which also provides the appropriate sound. MTM beefs up the braking system to match all that extra go too.

The RS3 by MTM is then good for a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 4.1 seconds over the series' 4.6. MTM also adds 19-inch bimoto wheels and lifts the V-max to 292 km/h (181 mph).

MTM offers more modest bumps in output to 410 PS (302 kW) and 424 PS (312 kW) for the less adventurous.

Total cost of the top-end package is €10,600.


Chevrolet Corvette C5 by Wittera


Corvette C5 owners hasn't seen a lot of love lately, so German-based Wittera has developed this retro-inspired conversion package.

Designed to mimic the C3 Stingray, the car is outfitted with a wide body kit which can be made from fiber glass or carbon fiber. Additionally, there are scissor doors and a distinctive rear hatch with a vertical window.

Last but not least, the company offers a wide range of hoods, spoilers and mesh inserts for a custom look.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale tuned by Novitec Tridente


Novitec Tridente has introduced a new tuning package for the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale.

On the styling front, the car has a ventilated hood, a reduced ride height, a sport exhaust system and 21- / 22-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires.

For added performance, the 4.7-liter V8 is equipped with a supercharger, a new intake manifold, larger fuel injectors and revised engine mapping. Thanks to these changes, the mill develops 646 PS (475 kW / 637 hp) and 624 Nm (460 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the car to rocket from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 11.4 seconds and top out at 306 km/h (190 mph).

The package is priced from €23,900 ($31,820), but customers can also order a bespoke interior which is "crafted to [the] utmost perfection."

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Wide-body kit for the E90 BMW 3-Series by Prior Design


German tuner Prior Design has a new wide-body kit for the E90 BMW 3-Series.

Good for all variants except the M3, the body kit is made of DURA-FLEX and features a front bumper, front fender flares, side skirts, rear bumper and rear widening wings.

Prior Design also offers as optional a new bonnet, trunk and mirror casings.

All parts are street-legal in Germany.

Hyundai Veloster by ARK Performance


American tuner ARK Performance will be taking a turbocharged Hyundai Veloster to the SEMA show in November.

ARK Performance has teased the model with these three images published here.

The tuner will be adding its own turbocharger to the Veloster for an output of 210 hp (156 kW / 213 PS) on the 1.6 liter unit. Hyundai itself is working on a Veloster Turbo, spied here, that is expected to come with a 1.6 liter turbocharged GDI unit with a similar output of 210 PS (155 kW / 207 bhp) and 265 Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque.

The complete tuning job includes an aerodynamic kit an
d a fully refurbished interior. You can see the entire list of accessories ARK will be adding to the Veloster in the press release below.

The 2011 SEMA show takes place November 1-4 in Las Vegas.


Tuesday, October 4, 2011

G-Power M3 Tornado RS with 720 HP


German tuner G-Power has come up with its most powerful version of a BMW M3 yet - the M3 Tornado RS.

The power-tuning kit consists of the SK III "Sporty Drive" supercharger system which dials output on the V8 to a more than sporty 720 PS (529 kW / 710 bhp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque.

All that power makes for some healthy numbers with the M3 Tornado RS now doing the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in just 3.7 seconds and reaching 200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.5 seconds. Top speed is over 330 km/h (205.5 mph).

The SK III "Sporty Drive" Supercharger System is priced at €35,000 not including installation.


speedART PS9-300D based on the Porsche Panamera Diesel


German tuner speedART has developed a tuning kit for the Porsche Panamera Diesel which is turned into the PS9-300D.

The power kit dials output on the 3.0 liter V6 diesel unit to 300 PS (221 kW / 296 hp) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque from the series' 250 PS (184 kW / 247 bhp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft).

The PS9 aerodynamic kit is also part of the package with a front chin spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, a double wing rear spoiler, and new front and rear air intakes.

Twin tailpipes are added too and the 22-inch Five Spoke Competition mono-block wheels, with 265 tires at the front and 305 tires at the rear, mask the sport-design brake calipers.