Friday, May 30, 2008

Maserati MC12 by Edo Competition

Following on from Edo Competition's Enzo Ferrari we reported on yesterday, we can now bring you the Maserati MC12. The famed supercar tuner has tackled the MC12 on numerous occasions in the past including the 755hp MC12 Corsa, 800hp MC12 XX and the 700hp MC12 R therefore it comes as no shock to see yet another version which it being labelled as just a plain old MC12 this time. The factory MC12 is

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Audi PS TT by PPI

PPI and WCF have a little bit of history together. Back in 2004 when WCF was still operating as GermanCarFans.com, we were the first to give coverage to a small new tuning firm from Germany who's first product was based on the first generation Audi TT, known as the PPI RS TT. The RS TT went on to become a top seller and the foundation for the success of this Audi tuning specialist from Swabia,

Ferrari Enzo by Edo Competition

When a tuner is ready to get down and dirty with the likes of the Maserati MC12, Porsche Carrera GT and the Lamborghini Murcièlago LP640 it pretty much says there is no challenge too much. In the case of supercar tuner Edo Compeition they certainly have crossed every boundary you could possibly with exception to the mother of the all – the Enzo Ferrari. We can well and truly say that this

Porsche 911 Targa by VeloTech

Back in 2006 most Porsche fans were rubbing their hands in anticipation of the new Porsche 911 Targa but some were left disappointed to discover the 911 Targa only had a large sliding roof rather than an actual removable roof. VeloTech of Paso Robles, California in the USA has the solution for roughly USD 10,000 and can transform your current 911 Convertible to be a true targa. The new carbon

Ford Kuga by Delta4x4

The kinetic design language seen on the Ford has been received very well by the worlds media ever since we first see it in full production trim at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. Now comes the role of specialists SUV tuner Delta4x4 to work its magic and create that extra bit of individuality for the fussy consumers out there. SUVs are meant to be made for their off-road abilities, but lets face it,

Porsche 993 Turbo tuned by 9ff

An abundance of older cars now on the road, too, thanks to the magic of galvanised steel that resists the onset of rust, the classic car scene has never been stronger and sports car fans that really want to enjoy themselves are often picking up the specialist press rather than the latest brochure.With all the money they’ve saved paying for the salesman’s hair gel, and the kind of depreciation

Monday, May 26, 2008

BMW M6 by G-Power

If your 507 hp BMW M6 Convertible is not quite fast enough for your taste then a visit to G-Power might be a good idea. The German tuning house can upgrade your existing 5.0 liter V10 with a Bi-Kompressor system to a breathtaking 635 hp (467 kW). G-Power works its magic through two ASA T1-12 compressors, one for each cylinder bank and provides the convertible with some amazing stats like a sprint

Saturday, May 24, 2008

VW Passat R36 Styling Study in Worthersee

Enough fresh metal to make any major international motor show blush, VW has amazed the crowd at this year's GTI meet at Wörthersee Austria today with the Audi TT Clubsport Quattro, Golf GTI Performance Concept, Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro and the Scirocco GT24 race car as the finale.Also presented, the Passat R36 Variant Styling Study by Volkswagen Individual remains the same besides a “few”

Body Kits for Porsche Cayenne by Hofele

Hofele is a tuning company that many of you out there possibly haven't heard of, but when located in the realms of Germany, it will take a lot to get noticed around the super tuners such as Hamann, Brabus and Abt. The small tuning company specialises in tuning packages for Audi, VW and Porsche focusing on body kits. What you see before you now are their latest body kits for the facelifted Porsche

Gemballa Avalanche 600 GT2 EVO

The tuning scene is booming in Europe, the USA and Japan, with more and more tuning companies as a result but few are regarded as highly as Porsche specialists Gemballa. Today the German tuning house bursts onto the scene with a 600 bhp Porsche GT2 (or Porsche 997 Turbo) conversion that can hold its own with the Maranello and Sant'Agata-Bolognese in-crowd. Gemballa has a few tweeks in store for

Spada Codatronca TS

Spada Codatronca, the next exclusive maker of Italian super cars? Spada Vetture Sport is up for the mammoth challenge, one many may consider impossible. Codatronca TS (Turismo Sportivo) is the first example of these desires, with others to follow in due course, probably before the year is over. Already they are testing a TSS version, said to be the big brother of the clan, set for launch this

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Mini Clubman by AC Schnitzer

Despite being described by some as “everything you don't need”, the MINI Cooper S Clubman is certainly doing something right on the business end with the launch contributing to record sales for the MINI brand. But at 170hp, surely it is missing something. The John Cooper Works kit went some way to appeasing the power hungry consumers with a package boosting the power up to 211hp, but AC Schnitzer

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Pontiac G8 GT with 557 bhp by APS

APS, the specialist tuning house with over 25 years of turbo tuning, has turned a Pontiac G8 into something of a Pontiac GR8 (or great). Realizing some potential in the 6.0-litre V8 used in the G8, APS then got to grips with it by installing an intercooled twin turbo system, which is cleverly mounted under the chassis so heat moves away from the engine. Clever yes, if you live in a town with no

Arden Jaguar XF AJ 21

The Jaguar XF has certainly become the flagship of the British manufacturer's brand, so it was only a matter of time before the Jag-specialists at Arden got down and dirty to enhance the sporty sedan giving those power obsessed Jaguar enthusiasts a little something before the high-spec XF-R arrives this summer. Highlights of the Jaguar XF AJ 21 are certainly found under the bonnet with power

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Fiat 500 by Novitec

The new Fiat 500 may be Car of the Year, but Novitec can always find a way to improve on things like performance and exclusivity when it comes to Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and of course Fiat. Starting with the engines, Novitec has taken the 1.3 liter JTD turbo-diesel to 83 hp / 61 kW from its stock 70 hp / 51.5 kW, reducing its 0-100 km/h sprint time to 11.9 seconds and raising its top speed to 165 km/

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Mercedes CL with LSD Wing Doors

The current Mercedes-Benz CL Class was launched back in the autumn of 2006, and the two-door luxury coupe is quite the looker. With a range of safety features, its new Mercedes style, and performance to boot this coupe seems to have it all. LSD doors from Germany know better though and now offer instant street cred by installing a set of wing doors. The wing doors can be installed on the

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Porsche 9FF GT9 Hits 409KM/H

We have known for a long time that the 9ff engineers intended for their GT9 to take the world record for the fastest production car in the world, now the German tuners are claiming they have achieved the feat with a run of 409 km/h at a track in Papenburg on 10th April. But after searching through our record books and more specifically the current world record speed set by the SSC Ultimate Aero

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 by Delta4x4

Germany's Delta4x4, as the name suggests, focuses on SUV and other off-roaders. Last month the Bavarian company released their upgrades for the Toyota Land Cruiser V8. Starting with the engine, the tuners manage to extract an additional 32 hp from the seventh generation Land Cruiser resulting in 318 hp with 780 Nm of torque and a 218 km/h top speed. Not every driver is at ease with such power

Arios GT-R Carbon-Fibre Body Kit

Lets step back and evaluate for a second, the Nissan GT-R has just completed the famous Nurburgring in just 7min 29sec, it has been sold out in almost every county that can get their hands on it even a year before it is launched. The mean looks makes us think the devil has changed to the form of the GT-R and risen from the depths of hell to conquer the earth, so what would any tuner be doing

Monday, May 12, 2008

Mini Clubman Chateau by Aznom

Do you want to live like a god in France but can't afford that castle in the Provence? Then maybe Aznom's latest creation, the MINI Chateau, will bring the solution for you. The MINI Chateau is based on the MINI Clubman S, made its world debut at the recent Top Marques show in Monaco, will be limited to just 12 units and radiates exclusivity and luxury with its wood trims and miniature, shock

Brabus Tuned Mercedes SL Facelift with 730hp

The new Mercedes SL class was very much in need of a facelift which the German Manufacturer duly responded by presenting a much sportier model back in January. Now come the roll of much respected tuner Brabus to work its magic.The more striking design of the SL deserves a performance engine and what better engine than the 730hp 6.3-liter twin-turbo V12 originally developed for the Brabus Rocket (

Sunday, May 11, 2008

BMW 1 Series Cabrio by AC Schnitzer

Following the regular ACS1 comes the ACS1 Cabrio by German tuning specialists AC Schnitzer. Just like its coupe sibling, the BMW ACS 1 Cabrio has gone through some power upgrades resulting in a range topping 135i with 360 hp, 123d with 240 hp and the 120d with 200 hp. The additional power comes accompanied with a height-adjustable race suspension, exhaust silencer with chromed tail trims and a

Mercedes SL500 by Carlsson

To many people the new facelifted Mercedes SL500 is all they need, but to car enthusiasts who know that a more refined ride hides underneath the stock body a tuning kit is essential. German tuning house Carlsson will transform your new SL 500 to a Carlsson CK50 to give you the added performance. Carlsson installs a new electronic control unit (ECU) which enables the 5.5 liter V8 to produce 435

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Hamann Sportivo Based on Fiat 500

Coming somewhat as a surprise, renowned BMW tuning house Hamann have revealed a tuning package for the new Fiat 500. Labelled as the Sportivo the new tuning program took the Hamann engineers into unchartered territory which they duly responded with a lot of joy and enthusiasm. However, even though the end product may look good at first glance, the engineers have failed to put the same effort into

Friday, May 9, 2008

Audi Q5 S Line

Barely weeks after Audi first showed the Q5 officially, the German marque has revealed an S Line version of the Q5. The car attracts a sportier demeanor through a number of exterior changes. Some of these are 19-inch wheels which if you didn’t know, would certainly put you off the idea of going off-road in the swashbuckling Audi SUV. An optional 20-inch alloy is available, put around 255mm of

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Audi A4 3.0 TDI by Rieger tuning

Soon many other tuners will be on the new A4 (B8) bandwagon. For now RIEGER Tuning is showing off its latest creation in the A4 3.0 TDI. RIEGER has gone and changed quite a few bits and pieces of A4, such as a redesigned rear bumper that features an integrated air diffuser, side skirts and a front lip spoiler. The wheels are special as well at 20-inch in alloy.To give the A4’s look some suitable

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Mercedes CLS 500 by Lorinser

After the two-tone S-class by ART we have now laid our after market hands on Lorinser's new CLS L 55 RS, based on the recently facelifted Mercedes CLS 500 four-door coupe offers 72 more horsepower. The L 55 RS can boast about 460 hp (338 kW) and 585 Nm of torque versus the stock 388 hp (285 kW) and 530 Nm, all this power gives the 4-door coupe a 300 km/h top speed. Of course Lorinser doesn't just

Monday, May 5, 2008

Mercedes S Class by ART

Two tone color schemes may not be for everyone, but this bronze and sandstone color combination works remarkably well for the new Mercedes S Class. ART tuning is responsible for this tuning package and has also developed a range of other accessories for the new S-Class. The 5.4 liter engine has been tweaked to produce 296 kW / 403 hp, a 11 kW / 15 hp increase, thanks to engine electronics fine

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Shelby Commemorative MkII GT40

When a man of Carrol Shelby's stature in the automotive industry reaches the grand old young age of 85, there is little more Shelby Automobiles can do to celebrate other than recreate the iconic GT40 with a new 85th commemorative version. The new MKII GT40 will stay true to the original version featuring the original styling inside and out and comes as a rolling chassis built to accommodate any

Ford F650 By Geiger Cars

Geiger Cars, run under the sharp tutelage of Karl Geiger, is well known for its imported American cars that it tunes to customer satisfaction. All the way in Munich, Germany. Geiger has now imported the massive F650, presumably by ship via the Atlantic, for tuning. The vehicle’s proportions are simply incomparable. When we first spotted the big blob of Ford metal at the 2006 Detroit Motor Show we

Thursday, May 1, 2008

2008 Honda S2000 CR

The 2008 Honda S2000 represents the purest expression of Honda fun-to-drive DNA with its 2-seat, open-topped roadster configuration and sophisticated front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform. As a true sports car that can serve as a practical and fun daily driver and also feel equally at home on a racetrack, this concept further evolves with the addition of a club racer-inspired S2000 CR to the