Mega Mercedes-Benz tuning company BRABUS has released preliminary images and details of its tuning upgrade package for the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Although it is unclear at this stage if the sporty hatch is packing a biturbo V12 under the bonnet, knowing BRABUS, the company is holding back on revealing […]
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ART Mercedes-Benz GL 500 is one way to stand out
Are you after a vehicle that really stands out? One that makes a big impact for your arrival? Or maybe you’re tired of losing your car in the parking lot? You need one of these. Meet the ART Mercedes-Benz GL 500 and its full chrome wrap. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is […]
TechART Porsche 911 (991) with 22-inch ADV wheels
It’s easy to create an awesome project car when you’ve already got an exceptional foundation. As is the case with this TechART Porsche 911 (991) from the US. Even just with the set of 22-inch ADV.15.2 Track Spec wheels, which feature colour-coded yellow rims with matt black spokes, the 991 […]
1967 Ford XR Falcon ‘ZERO’D’ with 7.3 Power Stroke TD V8
A unique 1967 Ford XR Falcon called ‘ZERO’D’ will be on display at the upcoming 2012 Australian International Motor Show, featuring a 7.3-litre Ford Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 engine. The mighty engine, used in various large utes and trucks in the US, is not only powerful it’s also fuel efficient […]
Ferrari 430 Scuderia with 541kW Underground Racing twin-turbo kit
Underground Racing, a company renowned for bolting twin-turbo kits onto Lamborghinis, also has packages for Ferrari it seems. In this case, a Ferrari 430 Scuderia, no less. The 430 Scuderia is a stripped down, track-ready version of the already very quick 430. For a buyer to decide that it’s not […]
Video: Accelerated Performance Subaru BRZ runs 11.3 seconds
It was only a matter of time before some seriously tuned Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 setups started hitting the drag strip. A video has just surfaced showing a tuned Subaru BRZ from Accelerated Performance running the quarter in 11.3 seconds. According to the video description, the BRZ features a “400” turbo package. […]
Hennessey VR1200 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe with 1226hp (video)
When it comes to serious performance, you can almost always rely on the folks at Hennessey for coming up with some of the most outrageous tuning packages around. As is the case with this, the Hennessey VR1200 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. As the name suggests, this already high performance coupe produces […]
McChip Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MC700 gets 99kW boost
McChip, a German tuning company, has come up with a performance package for the mighty Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ‘Gullwing’ called the MC700. The package offers engine upgrades boosting power by 80kW or up to 99kW. Tuning the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is like putting a tiger on steroids; it’s already a […]