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Volvo XC60 tuned by Heico Sportiv

Posted in April 2nd, 2009

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Heico Sportiv, specialized in tuning Volvo models presented a new package for XC60.This package contains new light bodykit, leather interior and some mechanical modifications.The kit contains new side skirts and new bumpers.To complete the exterior look , Heico Sportiv offers allow rims available in 18″, 19″ and 20″.The interior of the XC60 was dressed up in leather.

The tuners modified the D5 engine and the T6.After the tuning the diesel engines got to 210Hp(the base models having 163Hp and 185HP) and the T6 model got to 315Hp.To be able to match the engine modifications the guys at Heico Sportiv created a new suspension system that lowers the car with 30mm. Continue reading this post…

Volkswagen Tiguan tuned by B&B

Posted in March 29th, 2009

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Who  thought that a crossover can`t be a synonym with performance should reevaluate it`s position because B&B tuning,specialized in modifying Audi and Volkswagen models, launched a series of bodykits for Tiguan.

The crossover can be ordered with 18″,19″ or 20″ rims, completed by an aerodynamic bodykit lowered with 40mm.Under the hood there are a few tuning levels,each one managing to get more power out of the stock engine.

The 2.0l TFSI engine is available in 4 models.The first has 240Hp and 340Nm of torque,the second 250Hp and the third 286Hp.The last one includes a special intercooler, new air filters, a modified ECU and a new sport evacuation.After all this the Tiguan has 300Hp and 420Nm of torque. Continue reading this post…

Audi A4 tuned by StaSIS

Posted in March 24th, 2009

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The American tuner StaSIS revealed its own version of Audi A4. Unlike all the American tuners we all know from the TV productions,filled with bling-bling, StaSIS managed to get out on the market a model with more style and taste creating in the same time an engine for the taste of both Europeans and Americans.

Actually the only difference worth mentioning at the exterior are the huge 20″ rims.Under the hood things change.We are talking about the same 4 cylinder 2l engine,that has been upgraded up to 255Hp and 400Nm of torque.The acceleration from 0 to 100km/h is done in 5.3s.Among the other technical changes a new braking system is included,signed by Alcon Monobloc, the package managing to stop the car form 100km/h in 36m.

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C63 AMG by Kleemann

Posted in March 20th, 2009

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When we talk about tuners specialized in modifying  the exterior and tech parts at the Mercedes models the first name that comes in mind is Brabus. This model has been modified by  Kleemann,another tuner that is specialized in modifying the models from Stuttgart.

The last creation of these tuners is based on the C63 AMG.Being extremely well done when talking about the aesthetic part and the tech part the guys at Kleemann decided not to touch the aesthetic part,except giving this car another pair of 20″ rims.

The big differences are under the hood,where Kleemann did everything they could to please everyone that want the model in the picture.

The Kleemann C63 AMG is available in 4 different power levels,depending on the modifications brought to the 6.2l 451Hp engine. Continue reading this post…

Brabus - best tuner

Posted in March 18th, 2009
Published in Brabus, Tuned, car tuning

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The German magazine  announced the results of the yearly contest.The tuning category was won by Brabus for the forth time consecutively as being the best tuner in the business.Not less than 52.9% of the voting participants considered that Brabus deserves the first position in this Tuning Top.The participans were asked which tuner offers the most convincing products. Auto Motor Und Sport is one of the most read tuning magazines in Germany.

Bodo Buschmann, Brabus president, said ” We are honored to receive this title for the 4th time consecutively from the Auto Motor Und Sport readers.The fact that we were voted as being the best tuning brand is more than an honor.This thing motivates us to continue our job and create tuning componets more and more performat that outrun our clients expectations.

Kicherer tuned the new E-Klasse

Posted in March 17th, 2009

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The Germans at Kicherer created the first tuning package for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse,even before the original car was available in the showrooms.The package contains a bodykit,a new set of rims and also some improvements of the interior.Mercedes E-Klasse received a double evacuation system and a sport suspension.

The protection bumpers included in the Kicherer kit are made out of carbon fiber.The Kicherer rims are 20″ and are made out of an light alloy.The spokes are painted in black and the margins are cromed to obtain a special effect.

The interior of the E-Klasse got a new sport leather steering wheel,the doors and the main dashbord were “dressed” in Nappa leather completed with carbon fiber insertions.The tuning package is based on the AMG E-Klasse that will be offered along the new model when it will be available in the showrooms. Continue reading this post…

Volkswagen Scirocco tuned by Caractere

Posted in March 9th, 2009

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Volkswagen Scirocco is a model that is modified more and more by the tuners in Europe.The newest tuner that decided to tune Volkswagen Scirocco is Caractere,known for it`s modifications done on Audi A3 and A5.

The Germans at Caractere modified seriously the engine of Scirocco, raising it`s TFSI propulsion up to 350Hp and 480NM of torque from it`s original 200Hp and 280Nm of torque.Now the coupe accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in less than 6s.The increase in power were able to be done with the help of a new sport evac and ECU OS modifications.

Caractere offers Scirocco a new set of 20″ wheels, a new suspensions and a sport stainless steel evac.The estetic elements of the Scirocco were slightly modified,the main changes being made at the front grill and front bumper.

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