2010 Lotus Exige Scura

November 11, 2009 Filed Under: Lotus
Lotus Exige Scura 2010 - Front Angle Picture

The Lotus Exige Scura uses the 1.8 litre supercharged and intercooled 260 PS engine from the range topping Exige Cup 260, including the lightweight flywheel and lightweight supercharger pipework. Coupled with Ohlins 2 way adjustable dampers and Eibach Springs with variable height spring platforms, unique matt black lightweight forged wheels and super sticky Yokohama A048 LTS tyres, ride and handling is as expected for a Lotus! Lightweight carbon fibre... 

2009 Mansory Bentley Continental GT Speed Vitesse Rose

October 2, 2009 Filed Under: Bentley, Tuning
Mansory Bentley Continental GT Speed Vitesse Rose 2009 - Front Angle Picture

Vitesse Rosé – the name says it all. On the one hand, Vitesse means velocity in French and therefore already the basic model of the Bentley Continental GT Speed is an epitome for swiftness. On the other hand, Rosé is the dominating colour of the luxury coupé which is only offered in a limited edition of three cars. For already more than 20 years, the company MANSORY which is located in the village Brand in Bavaria stands for high-class tuning... 

2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti One-to-One

March 9, 2009 Filed Under: Ferrari
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti One-to-One 2008 - Front View

Geneva, March 4th 2008– Ferrari is present at the 78th International Geneva Motor Show with its entire GT range, the F2007 single-seater that won last year’s Formula 1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships, the legendary 365 GTB4 “Daytona” which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and a special area dedicated to the One-to-One Programme. Taking pride of place at the Ferrari stand, however, is the 612 Scaglietti, the model... 

2008 AC Schnitzer BMW X5 Falcon

March 2, 2009 Filed Under: BMW, Tuning
AC Schnitzer BMW X5 Falcon 2008 - Front View

The falcon has always been a born fighter, the bird of warriors and a status symbol of the mighty and powerful. The peregrine falcon, with a dive speed of more than 200 km/h, is the fastest bird in the world. With its broad “wings” the AC Schnitzer BMW X5 Falcon also presents a majestic aura. The new widening kit for the front and rear wings perfectly harmonises with the existing accessory range. While other cars rely on puffed-up looks... 

2008 Brabus Mercedes-Benz SLK

March 6, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuning
Brabus Mercedes-Benz SLK 2008 - Front View

Concurrent with the market launch of the updated Mercedes SLK-Class, BRABUS (www.brabus.com) presents an exclusive customization program. The palette of products ranges from engine tuning with up to 445 hp (438 hp SAE net) / 327 kW of power to a sportyyet elegant aerodynamic-enhancement program, and includes custom-tailored light-alloy wheels and suspensions as well as individual interior options. The Very Latest from BRABUS for the New SLK Models Engine... 

2006 Citroen C4 Picasso

March 9, 2009 Filed Under: Citroen
Citroen C4 Picasso 2006 - Front Side View

Citroën will be premiering the C4 Picasso – its new compact MPV – at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. Set to reach showrooms in France from October 2006, the new vehicle will arrive in most other European countries during the last quarter of the year. With the C4 Picasso and the Xsara Picasso, a vehicle that continues to pursue a successful market career, Citroën now offers two MPVs that are quite distinct in terms of both styling and features.... 

2007 Strosek Porsche Cayman

March 28, 2009 Filed Under: Porsche, Tuning
Strosek Porsche Cayman 2007 - Front Angle View

DRIVING DESIGN is the trademark of Vittorio Strosek. Now an exclusive STROSEK Individual Program is also available for the new Porsche Cayman. It includes striking and aerodynamically efficient body components: Engine tuning with up to 380 hp / 280 kW, custom-tailored light-alloy wheels with 19- and 20-inch diameters and precision-calibrated suspensions lend the mid-engine sports car even better handling characteristics. To give the Cayman... 

2006 Volvo C70 Convertible T5

May 25, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
Volvo C70 Convertible T5 2006 - Front View

Thanks to a unique three-piece retractable hardtop, customers of the second-generation Volvo C70 can enjoy life without compromise – whether the top is up or down. The all new Volvo C70 is unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September, and sales will get under way in the first half of 2006. The all new Volvo C70 was developed to offer new standards of preventive and protective safety in the convertible market. The car has an advanced... 

2005 Opel Tigra Twin Top

March 20, 2009 Filed Under: Opel
Opel Tigra Twin Top 2005 - Front Angle View

Opel is extending the engine range for the Tigra TwinTop with a compact four-cylinder, common-rail turbo-diesel unit. In addition to the two ECOTEC gasoline engines with 1.4 and 1.8-liter displacements (66 kW/90 hp and 92 kW/125 hp), customers now also have the choice of a particularly fuel-efficient 51 kW/70 hp 1.3-liter diesel. The Tigra TwinTop 1.3 CDTI, featuring four-valve technology and state-of-the-art multiple fuel-injection, consumes only... 

2009 ENCO Gladiator Porsche Cayenne Turbo

October 31, 2009 Filed Under: Porsche, Tuning
ENCO Gladiator Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2009 - Front Angle Picture

Up until the year 2002, it was completely unthinkable to most people in Germany, and especially to sports car fans, that Porsche would at some point in time make a sports utility vehicle. The name Porsche has always been synonymous with thoroughbred sports cars, in most cases rear or mid-engined. However, the Cayenne proved to have the recipe for success. In the 2003/2004 financial year it moved almost 40,000 units and was by far the most popular... 

2008 AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Clubman

March 2, 2009 Filed Under: Mini, Tuning
Mini Cooper S Clubman AC Schnitzer 2008 - Front View

The name “MINI“ says it all: Physically, the Clubman is not one of the biggest out there, but it’s got a bigger heart than any other estate. And now AC Schnitzer provides that final endorphin surge. With its new front spoiler, giving it a harder look than standard, the Cooper S Clubman doesn’t just catch the eye but demands respect. In terms of driving dynamics, the agile cornering master shouldn’t be underestimated. Especially... 

2008 Shelby 85th Commemorative GT40

March 15, 2009 Filed Under: Shelby
Shelby 85th Commemorative GT40 2008 - Front View

In celebration of Carroll Shelby’s 85TH birthday Shelby Distribution USA under license from Shelby Licensing and in partnership with Shelby Automobiles Inc. will reproduce the three dominating Shelby American GT40® race cars that accomplished one of the greatest feats in American automotive racing history into a street legal vehicle that can be driven or simply collected. These rolling chassis will receive a Shelby Automobiles Inc. MSO and will... 

2007 Rinspeed Imola Porsche Cayman

March 28, 2009 Filed Under: Porsche, Tuning
Porsche Cayman Rinspeed Imola 2007 - Front Angle View

The Swiss Porsche tuner Rinspeed transforms the Porsche Cayman also optically in an more bitingly reptile. The effect-orange color paint exclusively mixed by the German paint manufacturer Lesonal lets the ducked reptile appear to be even more aggressive and dynamic. The already outstanding road performance is joined by a sophisticated aerodynamic package which doesn’t leave any wish unfulfilled. Rinspeed has modified the Cayman characteristics... 

2010 Jaguar XJ

July 11, 2009 Filed Under: Jaguar
2010 Jaguar XJ - Front Angle Picture

Jaguar Cars tonight officially unveiled the all-new XJ car at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London. Hosted by Jay Leno, one of the world’s best-known chat show hosts and a renowned car enthusiast, the launch of the new Jaguar flagship was attended by an invited audience that included public figures, business leaders, celebrities and media. Jaguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O’Driscoll, commented: “These are truly exciting times... 

2008 Spyker C12 Zagato

March 16, 2009 Filed Under: Spyker
Spyker C12 Zagato 2008 - Front Side View

At the age of 18 I acquired my first Zagato bodied car: a Lancia Flavia Zagato rally car in dire need of restoration. Ever since that date, some 30 years ago, I have been in love with the unique and distinctive designs penned by this noble design house. Many Zagato bodied cars have followed the Lancia Flavia and I am proud to still have a number of Zagatos in my collection. The co-operation and partnership between Spyker and Zagato is entirely...