Cars body Tuning Models

Body tuning involves adding or modifying spoilers and a body kit. Sometimes this is done to improve the aerodynamic performance of a vehicle, as in the case of some wings or bumper canards, or, to lighten the vehicle through replacing bodywork components such as hoods and rear view mirrors with components made from lighter composites such as CFRP. Cornering speeds and adhesion can be improved

Alfa Romeo Sport Cars Autodelta Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

The Performance Car Show that will take place in Birmingham, UK, 14-17 January 2010, Autodelta will unveil the world’s first tuned Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. Alfa Romeo’s awesome Alfa 8C Competizione supercar has scooped the award for Best Design of the Year in Auto Express’s 2008 New Car Honours.

The announcement came after more than 4000 Auto Express readers voted in the category, putting the Italian 4.7 V8 head and shoulders above its rivals.  Auto Express’s judging panel agreed with their verdict.

Editor of Auto Express, David Johns, said: “Choosing the best designed cars of the year is never easy, so we turned to the experts for help – Auto Express readers.  Only one car was ever going to win – Alfa Romeo’s  Sport Cars 8C Competizione simply blew the opposition away.”

Alfa Romeo Sport Cars Autodelta Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 

Marketing Director of Alfa Romeo UK, Nicholas Bernard, added: “It’s fabulous to know that this supercar has stirred the emotions and unified car fans across the UK.  It is the epitome of the Alfa Romeo Sport Cars marque and will provide the design inspiration for future models.”

The 4.7-liter V8 engine in the car masterpiece is obviously a slightly higher performance using a new engine management software. The engine develops 444 hp at its plant stock and Autodelta incarnation promises to 17 more to offer. Technical refinements to the chassis of the car and the suspension was also promised, but no further details were released by the company.

Few details are known at this point, but a remapped ECU should squeeze out a modest 17 horsepower boost from the stock 444-hp, 4.7-liter Ferrari-developed V8. Alfa Romeo Sport Cars Autodelta Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is also working on fine-tuning the chassis, taking their 8C around some of the finest tracks in Europe to get it just right.

Alfa Romeo Sport Cars Autodelta Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Autodelta also announced that they are working on chassis and suspension upgrades that will be presented at a later date.

New Mercedes МКВ Р1000

Only automobile world has taken breath from occurrence 800 h.p. monster Brabus T65 RS constructed on modular base of coupe Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series as in the auto world appears even more extreme car. This time little-known tuning studio MKV has decided to shock automobile public. Germans have decided to throw down a challenge to colleagues from Brabus and to transform Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series into the real hyperpenalties which have received speaking name Mercedes MKV Р1000.

It is no wonder that the basic attention has been given to 6-liter, 12-cylinders engine. The motor have supplied with more productive turbo compressors, the new air filters, the processed system of cooling and the changed program of the control package of the engine. The result has turned out rather impressing – henceforth the motor develops 1015 h.p. and 1300 Nm twisting moment which is limited by electronics. Usual Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series has only 660 h.p. and 1000 Nm.

First hundred MKV Р1000 submits for 3,6 sec, the second – for 8,9 and 300 km/h mark is overcome for 21,5 sec. The maximum speed is 370 km/h that on 50 km/h it more than at Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series and on 40 km/h more than at Brabus T65 RS. Certainly, it was necessary to modernize a five-step automatic transmission, and to recustomize a suspender and the braking system.

Cost of a similar bleeding to the potential customer is 116 800 euros. Rather immodestly, considering the price of Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series which is $320 000. However, possessing more modest dynamic characteristics Brabus T65 RS costs even more expensively so МКВ can count on occurrence of pair-three clients which won't regret money for transformation Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series in the king of speed. Germans accept orders already now and in three months are ready to give to the client extreme hyperpenalties with which only few people can contend on a road.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Tuning

The small German company with long name Car Film Components Styling Station (CFC) is known as the manufacturer of a vinyl film for pasting bodies of cars. But sometimes Germans undertake prorolling of those or other cars. Their last creation – the improved hatchback Volkswagen Golf GTI.

By itself, first of all Germans have improved a body, having pasted over sylver-matte vinyl film (1500 euros). Then have put on the car 19-inch light-alloy disks ASA GT2 and low-ride rubber dimension 225/35 (1999 euros). The radiator lattice, fragments of a forward bumper and a mirror have been painted in black color, and on forward doors logos of the firms which have taken part in this project are put.

Experts of company XBM Tuning have reprogrammed the engine management block (799 euros), and company Eisenmann has established a new exhaust system from stainless steel (1238 euros). Capacity of the motor has grown from 210 to 265 h.p. (390 Nm). Supplement a picture the chromeplated branch pipes of an exhaust system from company MR CarDesign (1000 euros). The interior remained former, short of audiosystem Pioneer (999 euros), established by experts of company MK-SoundStyle which subwoofers have occupied all luggage carrier.

It has turned out enough simple and, the main thing, cheaply. In CFC are assured that this car first of all will interest young buyers who will like the bright appearance, the capacity of the motor which has increased on 55 h.p. and good music. And, certainly, the price list.

Ford Focus RS 404 h.p. from BBR

The British studio BBR has presented some programs completion for Ford Focus RS, most expensive of which is capable to increase capacity of this car to four hundred with superfluous horsepowers.

The first of four steps modernization will cost 716 euros. Thanks to reinsertion ECU, she will allow to lift potential Focus RS to 342 h.p. and 500 Nanometers. The second step adds new intercooler, silicone pipes of air lines and the sports air filter. Thus, buyers will receive the 355-strong car for 1732 euros with a twisting moment of 512 Nanometers.

The following stage of operational development will manage in 3000 euros. An exhaust system with three-inch pipes from stainless steel, and also restitched ECU, sports fuel atomizers and new system of an admission increase capacity and a twisting moment to 382 h.p. and 525 Nanometers accordingly.

At last, at the fourth stage is added new turbo compressor which capacity and a twisting moment increased to 404 h.p. and 553 Nanometers. Such pleasure in 4684 euros, plus 716 euros for installation will cost. For improvement of controllability to clients suggested to put adjustable shock-absorbers Koni and sports springs.

2010 Porsche Sports Car Panamera Rivage GT 970 by Hofele Design

Hofele-Design, has released its latest tuning kit for the 2010 Porsche Panamera Rivage GT 970. The Porsche Panamera Rivage has designed German Tuner Hofele-Design with this body kit Hofele-design carries over the astonishing design lines by the Porsche designers and sharpens them even a bit more. The new tuning package dubbed Rivage GT 970 modifies the exterior as well the interiors of the Porsche’s sports saloon.

Behind the wheels lies a six-piston red caliper brake set with cross-drilled and vented 370 x 35mm discs. Potentially, the company can outfit the sports car with a four-piston, 342 x 34mm set of brakes instead, and they acknowledge that other disc diameters may also be possible.

The exhaust system meanwhile has been replaced with serial exhaust system coupled with Hofele 4-tube stainless steel sports muffler. The  sports car stands on 22-inch K-Series wheels measuring at 10J x 22-inch.

Engineers also fit an electronic lowering system, which brings the car down as much as 40 mm. The three-stage system works at speeds up to 80 km/h (50 mph), and has a kill switch that brings the car back to its original height.

When driven at speeds over 80 km/h, the Hofele Rivage GT 970’s lowering unit switches the ride back to its serial height to give the suspension its full comfort and stability.

All plastic parts are made of the highest-quality & heat resistant „HPG" material which received the grade "sehr gut" (A) by the German TUEV authorities and are being mounted to the original points of attachment on the Panamera. All parts are reversible.

2010 Porsche Sports Car Panamera Rivage GT 970

Other performance upgrade is the use of high-performance sport brake kit that consists of 6-piston brake calliper and perforated, inner-ventilated brake discs.

Tuning Toyota Prius from Wald

Company Wald International has published sketch new styling-whale for the third generation of a hybrid Toyota Prius.

Any details it is not present till now, however before us one of the most beautiful Prius among all ever created. The complete set structure included thresholds, an aggressive front bumper, mouldings on windows, nice wheels and a set for ground clearance drop.

Full information will be already accessible in the near future.

Chrome plated Mercedes SLS AMG

Really in the world there is nothing sacred? All already had time to see enough on chrome-plated Mercedes literally all colours, beginning from SLR McLaren and finishing C63, not to mention more banal copies which have got lost between them. And if SLS AMG has not deserved to be right not to subjected to this ruthless Near-Eastern procedure i hoped that at least the given fate will avoid its racing version GT3. In vain hoped.

The copy which you observe in the enclosed photos, was born thanks to diligence of organisation Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, propagandising playing sports as panacea from all problems of youth. This fund, among other, is sponsored by the Mercedes-Benz company that is why its logo flaunts and on sport cars Mercedes C-Class chasing in DTM. Red details and a fringing, and also it is dazzling a bright body display stylistics of bolides McLaren F1 which continue to use engines of German company in spite of the fact that since this season it had own stable.

The car have shown to public couple of weeks back during carrying out of Grand prix of Germany in Hockenheim where it, at least, not too was evident. Probably, to the best.

1419 h.p Chevrolet Camaro for $320 000

While some guys wait for 548-strong Camaro Z/28, canadian Serge Leger has decided to construct the car which will envy all. On 6-litre LSX V8 he has put 91-mm compressor Turbonetics, 5-inch daun pipe, a unique inlet collector and 6-inch intercooler and the motor began to give out 1419 h.p. and 1219 Nm.

Of course, after that it was required to strengthen a body, to mount 9-inch back bridge Moser, and also to put transmission TCI 4L80E, coilovers QA1 and brakes Baer with six-piston supports and 335-mm disks. Instead of traditional racing equipment interior have finished with the Italian skin, also you can find audiosystem Pioneer and computer Mac Mini with the 3G-modem and Wi-Fi.

On all completion was spend 320 000 dollars and 3800 man-hours.

Audi A1 tuning from Abt

Abt Sportsline – company, generally, very serious. It is enough to recollect its sport cars time and again winning championship DTM. But in a case with Audi A1 masters of tuning have considered that the model is focused on youth, so the most appreciable element of the tuning complete set – original labels-graffiti: florets, skulls and blots on a body. Except frivolous paint the machine has got a spoiler over the third door, mirrors of the changed form, the rear choke tube with the dual chromeplated branch pipes of an exhaust system and ventilating gills in front fenders. Besides, engineers Abt Sportsline have finished a suspender, exhaust system and "have put" on the machine. In interior all changes were reduced to occurrence of floor rugs with logos Abt Sportsline.

Engineers Abt Sportsline have glanced in under cowl space. Thanks to a special package of improvements Abt Power, capacity of all three motors (1,2 l, 1,4 l, 1,6 TDI) was possible to hoist on the average on 20 h.p. So the 1,4-litre motor instead of 86 develops now 116 h.p., capacity of the 1,4-engine has increased from 122 to 150 h.p., and two versions of a 1,6-litre turbodiesel which were earlier giving out 90 and 105 h.p., now can brag of capacity in 110 and 125 h.p. accordingly. How many there is similar "bleeding", is not declared yet. But, judging by that tuning becomes "with small losses", hardly the price list will strongly frighten the buyer.

Special series Mopar Dodge Challenger

Dodge has presented the special series Mopar Challenger constructed on the basis of model Challenger R/T. This car has received brilliant-black colour of a body with contrast strips (dark blue, red or silvery), and also a ventilated cowl in style T/A, the dark-chromeplated furnish and 20-inch glossy-black wheels.

Inside appears leather upholstery, the lever of gear box Mopar, a wheel in a manual leather braid and the tablet with number. Among other pleasures – extensions in a front suspension, new rear quarter pillars and a unique cover of the engine.

Under a cowl is 5,7-litre HEMI V8 with system of a cold admission which develops 377 h.p. and 542 Nm. The car is already accessible to the advanced order in the USA. The version with an automatic gear box costs from 38 000 dollars, and ponies-penalties with mechanical transmission will manage on one thousand more expensively. In total will be constructed such 500 cars, the first deliveries will begin in August.

Maserati Quattroporte Updated

German tuning studio Novitec Tridente specialising on thoroughbred Italian super cars has presented the vision of how there should look and go a sedan of representation class Maserati Quattroporte. And Germans have offered a bleeding variant at once for two versions Maserati Quattroporte: S and Sport GT S. Designers Novitec have decided not to touch appearance of the car. And it is correct as to add something to perfect shape of the Italian sedan simply there is nothing. And here to spoil an ex-terrier everyones additional and doubtful «updates» it is possible without ceremony, therefore Germans were limited to installation small carbon spoiler on a boot lid and put on car light-alloy three-section 21-inch disks with low ride rubber Pirelli P Zero dimension 255/30 in front and 295/30 behind.

And here under a cowl updates more essential. Novitec Tridente have equipped 4,7-litre "eight" with the mechanical supercharger new intercooler, an intake manifold and the copied program of a control package of the engine. As a result capacity has grown to 590 h.p., and a twisting moment from 490 to 572 Nm. First hundred conquest occupies now 4,6 sec that on 0,5 sec less, than at Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S and on 0,8 sec less, than at Maserati Quattroporte S.

The maximum speed of the car has grown on 15 km/h (295 km/h). Engine bleeding will cost to the potential customer in 19 900 euros. Plus it is necessary to pay in addition for electronic suspender and a new interior. However, the last is unessential, as the interior can be left without changes and interior alteration is offered as an option. As for surcharge it is offered to equip the car with multimedia system with Blue-Ray player, TV-tuner and system of wireless access to the Internet. Though, if the customer possesses rich imagination and the solid bank account designers Novitec Tridente will not stop and are ready to execute any wish of the client.

Updated Volkswagen T5 from RSL

Company RSL has presented the complete set of stylistic versions for updated Volkswagen T5.

To give to a microbus aggressive appearance, the studio offers a spoiler on a front bumper (€299), aerodynamic thresholds (from €358 to €429) and furnish of a rear bumper (€170). Among other accessories – a spoiler on a roof (€295), wheels in diameter of 20 inches (€400), the light-emitting diode dimensions, the chromeplated frames of lateral mirrors, a sports exhaust system and the truncated springs at the price of 298 euros reducing a ground clearance on 50 mm.

All details are certificated by German organisation TUV, delivered with necessary fixture, easily established and are ready to painting.

Volvo S60 tuning from Heico Sportiv

The first the variant of tuning newest sedan Volvo S60 was published by experts from Heico Sportiv.

The car will receive a new front bumper with the spoiler integrated into it in the central part and two small spoilers on each side of a bumper, the changed thresholds, the rear choke tube, new exhaust pipes and a spoiler on a boot lid. Besides, on the car will put in specially developed light-alloy disks Heico, and capacity 2,5-litre turbo engine thanks to chip-tuning will hoist from 260 to 330 h.p. By itself, the suspender and a braking system will undergo to change-over, after all pumped over Volvo S60 will possess absolutely other temperament, rather than usual car. Will concern change interior, Germans do not inform. And in general, while only computer sketches of the pumped over car are accessible, and "alive" the car will be shown not earlier than autumn.

Audi RS6 Cargraphic

Present generation Audi RS6 in the nearest future will disappear, however it does not mean that update car is forbidden. As an example the new tuning whale from Cargraphic, offering dynamics and aerodynamics improvement can serve.

So, the engine has been decided to equip with the new air filter, the modified exhaust system, the muffler from noncorrosive steel, sports catalysts and restitched ECU. As a result five-litre turbo V10 gives out 665 h.p. instead of standard 570 h.p.

Cargraphic RS6 is on 21-inch black wheels with five dual spokes everyone, thus the width of disks is equal to 10,5 inches. Cost of the complete set is not declared.

2010 Daihatsu Design Cars Materia by Inden-Design

The company is now branching out a bit, and turning their sites on the sub-€15,000 Daihatsu Materia. German tuners Inden-Design is better known for their work on high-priced models from Ferrari and Mercedes. Dubbed the "Icecube," the bright white box has been outfitted with a host of new items. On the exterior, the new body kit contains four different extensions that can be attached over the current panels, as well as a daytime lights, and a new rear bumper with diffuser. Triangle-shaped side mirrors and carbon fiber door handles and boot cover are also installed.

The Inden-Design Tuner has modified the new ICECUBE cars both from optical and from the technical point of view at the same time. This resulted in the creation of the rough look. The Daihatsu ICECUBE Materia creates a convincing outfit by innovative design and exemplary functionality at a car tuning level. The whole kit consists of an extension set (four extensions (of 10 parts) for 448,00 Euro without mounting and putting at the vehicle), a rear bumper with diffuser (448 Euro) and the standard front bumper fascia equipments with day drive lights (230 Euro) in the front turn signal housing. Further identification features are triangular mirrors outside, door handles and a boot lid cover of real carbon (1,200 Euro for the set).

The rear and has been equipped with high-grade steel exhaust system and a catalyst converter with two polished end pipes for 1,198 Euro, which produce the corresponding sound for the optics. The car handling of the ICECUBE becomes with H&R sport helical differential gear (780 Euro) even more sporty. due to the sport differential gear, maximum traction at all road conditions and therefore, of course an optimal behavior on the road will also be reached.

In addition, the rear end has been equipped with high-grade steel exhaust system and a catalyst converter with two polished end pipes for 1,198 Euro, which produce the corresponding sound for the optics. The car handling of the „ICECUBE" becomes with H&R-sport helical differential gear (780 Euro) even more sporty. Due to the sport differential gear, maximum traction at all road conditions and therefore, of course, an optimal behavior on the road will also be reached. 

But something has been positively changed from within as well. Many options in the interior like triangular mirrors, the central console, the door switch covering, the entrances and the B-column with real carbon in silver (1,450 Euro) are just some of a lot of features, making the life in the ICECUBE sportier. In addition, the speedometer shaft, the A-column and the door armrest have been trimmed with alcantara (680 Euro). There is also a high-quality loudspeaker system (1,200 Euro) with high frequency loudspeaker on front and rear doors - finally, a Phillips DVD-monitor incl. navigation system (1,298 Euro) demonstrates that this baby knows what`s what. The sporty pretensions are connected here with individuality, without discarding ordinariness at the same time.

Finally, moving to the interior you will find a new central console, door switch covering, and the entrances around the B-column lined with real carbon fiber in a silver color. Along with all theses improvements, owners of the Daihatsu Materia can order the speedometer shaft, alcantara trimmed door armrests, a high quality loudspeaker system, and lastly a Phillips DVD monitor system including navigation. The complete package from Inden-Design for the Daihatsu Materia ICECUBE costs 19,784 euros.