Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster by Brabus


Mercedes tuner Brabus has unveiled its package for the SLS AMG Roadster which it will premiere at the Essen Motor Show this weekend. The German tuner starts things off with a complete carbon fiber aerodynamic kit which it offers either in a high-gloss or matte finish. The body kit includes a front spoiler, newly designed air vents for the front fenders, side skirts, rear spoiler, side air vents for the rear fascia and a diffuser with integrated quad-exhaust. Brabus then fits its own Monoblock F "Platinum Edition" forged wheels, offered in several finishes, with 20-inch rims for the front and 21-inch rims at the rear axle. The Brabus Ride Control suspension system lowers the car by up to 40 mm at the touch of a button where the driver also gets to choose between different damper settings. The tuner also offers a Front Lift System which can raise the front axle of the car by 50 mm to navigate speed bumps or other obstacles. For a power upgrade Brabus adds a titanium sport exhaust system with quad pipes measuring 84 mm in diameter and an engine tuning that raises output on the 6.3 liter V8 from the series 571 PS (420 kW / 563 hp) to 611 PS (448 kW / 600 hp). For the interior, Brabus offers fully individualized finishes using the finest leather and Alcantara materials with carbon-fiber or exotic-wood trims.



Blue-Green Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG by Wimmer RS


German tuner Wimmer RS has turned the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance into this BlueGreen Eliminator. Wimmer RS raises the output on the C63 AMG with the Performance Package from 487 PS (358 kW / 480 hp) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque to 601 PS (442 kW / 593 hp) and 720 Nm (531 lb-ft). The tuner then adds a KW coilover suspension, 19-inch wheels and a MOV'IT-ceramic brake system. That flashy exterior comes courtesy of a complete foiling of the body with blue and green matte. The model will be on display at the Wimmer RS stand at the Essen Motor Show this upcoming weekend.



BMW F20 1-Series by AC Schnitzer


German tuner AC Schnitzer has a new tuning package for the BMW (F20) 1-Series.
On the outside is a subtle but effective kit that includes a front spoiler, rear roof spoiler, chrome 'Racing' exhaust tailpipe and 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheel offerings.
AC Schnitzer also offers a suspension spring kit that lowers the car by 25 mm.
Power upgrade options on the 118d and 120d diesel variants take output from 143 PS (105 kW / 141 hp) to 171 PS (126 kW / 169 hp) on the 118d and from 184 PS (135 kW / 181 hp) to 210 PS (155 kW / 207 hp) on the 120d.
For the interior the tuner offers an aluminum "Black Line" gear knob or a gear knob with digital gear display. There's also the "Black Line" aluminum cover for the i-Drive system controller, aluminum handbrake handle with either chrome details or in "Black Line" and an aluminum foot rest and pedal set.




Tuesday, November 29, 2011

BMW 6-Series Coupe by AC Schnitzer


AC Schnitzer has announced plans to introduce their new tuning program for the BMW 6-Series Coupe at the Essen Motor Show. For a sportier appearance, customers can order an aerodynamic body kit, a chromed grille and a sports exhaust system.  There's also a variety of wheels in sizes ranging from 19- to 21-inches. Inside, the cabin can be equipped with a sport steering wheel, an aluminum iDrive cover, alloy pedals and velour floor mats. The 650i can be tuned to produce 540 PS (397 kW / 533 hp) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 133 PS (98 kW / 131 hp) and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft). This enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Press release:
World premiere at the Essen Motor Show: The 6 Series Coupe by AC Schnitzer
F13 provides the sober model name of the third generation of the BMW 6 Series Coupé, which in October was presented officially to the public. With flair and technical know-how have the Aachen finishing specialists approached the project to the new "star in the sky-Coupe" (quote magazine "GQ") to be a true AC Schnitzer.
Powerful, dynamic, elegant and fully suitable for everyday use, these are the qualities that the 6Coupe by AC Schnitzer aptly describe. BMW was the largest of the available aggregates from the 650i with a Performance increase of 407 (series) fitted to 540 hp. Thus sprints from the eight-cylinder immediately in 4.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. In addition, the AC Schnitzer engine and Engine room look which also demonstrates the power of the state of the engine. With the AC Schnitzer Includes chrome-plated twin sports rear silencer "Sports Trim" tailpipes and right left can be seen from the rear of the 650i and especially hear.
For export, the Aachen-based tuning experts developed an 8-piston High-performance brake system for front axle, which is driving the increased performance requirements. The 8-piston fixed calipers on the right and left and the 8-piece set of brake pads and the Caliper brackets together to ensure that the "Bavarian coupe" quickly and safely Speed ??delayed. The dynamics is also with the AC Schnitzer
Spring kit to the kernel.
The wheel wells can with AC Schnitzer wheels and tires of the corresponding type IV Two-tone or silver, Type V lightweight forged rims BiColor or type VIII in two-tone or filled as racing forged rims BiColor.
New products are the type VIII BiColor lightweight forged rims in 21 inch size, the just sensational 11.5 kg (9.0 J x 21 ") and 11.9 kg (10.0 J x 21") bring to the scales. So realize they series against the rim (star-spoke 311) in 20 inches, a weight saving of 30%. And, although the AC Schnitzer Type VIII lightweight forged rims also 1 inch are larger.
The flowing, athletic form of the BMW 6 Series Coupé comes with the AC Schnitzer Aerodynamic conversion underlined and outlined clearly. Come to the front a Front spoiler, a chrome grille and chrome strips are used, which both completely than can be used separately. AC Schnitzer also offers a rear spoiler, a Rear skirt inset and a load sill protective film on the body of the 6 Series Coupe the finishing touches.
Interior holds the 6 by AC Schnitzer, what he promises in the exterior. Sporty, elegant accessories, a touch of motor sport feeling convey: a sports airbag steering wheel, the AC Schnitzer Aluminum cover for the i-Drive System Controller "Black Line" AC Schnitzer and Aluminum pedals and footrest, as well as trunk and floor mats in velours.




Mercedes SLK by Väth


Väth has unveiled their new tuning program for the 2012 Mercedes SLK (R172). Looking tastefully restrained, the model is outfitted with a front lip spoiler, a rear diffuser, lowering springs and 20-inch alloy wheels. Inside, there's carbon fiber trim, aluminum pedals, velour floor mats and a revised speedometer that tops out at 330 km/h (205 mph). Under the hood, a variety of performance packages are available. The SLK 200 CGI can be tuned to produce 210 PS (154 kW / 207 hp) and 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) of torque, while the SLK 250 CGI can be upgraded to churn out 244 PS (179 kW / 241 hp) and 360 Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque. Lastly, the SLK 350 can be equipped with an optimized ECU which enables the 3.5-liter engine to develop 330 PS (243 kW / 325 hp) and 390 Nm (288 lb-ft) of torque. Should that fail to impress you, Väth also offers high-performance brakes, a limited slip differential and a stainless steel sport exhaust system.


Audi R8 Spyder by Mansory


Mansory has released new photos of their tuning package for the Audi R8 V10 Spyder. On the styling front, the model has an aggressive body kit with a front spoiler, revised side skirts and a prominent rear wing.
There's also carbon fiber accents and 20-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the cabin can be ordered with everything from personalised floor mats to custom leather seats. If you're not ready to pony up the big bucks, you can settle for aluminium pedals and illuminated sill plates. For added performance, the 5.2-liter V10 engine is equipped with a high-flow air filter and a sport exhaust system. Thanks to these tweaks, the engine develops 552 PS (406 kW / 544 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 27 PS (20 kW / 27 hp) and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

Press release:

The MANSORY refining programme for the Audi R8 Spyder
Refining sports cars is more than just a business for MANSORY. Love for detail, the particular and the unique is an incentive for exceptional reconstructions. The company's latest stroke of genius impressively proves that once again. The MANSORY interpretation of the Audi R8 Spyder with its exclusive and extensive refining programme does not let just the hearts of convertible fans beat faster.
In particular, the car body kit clearly demonstrates that the desire for visual refinement is the focus at MANSORY. Apart from a multitude of new design elements made of carbon such as the new front grill and the lamella bonnets, specific interventions on front, side and rear ensure extra aerodynamics. The front spoiler attachment therefore reduces the buoyancy of the Spyder, which decisively improves handling and agility. Furthermore, the side skirts calm the air flow between both axes. A rear spoiler also provides more contact pressure. The MANSORY technicians could restrict themselves to a small wing profile from which the car body design has significantly benefited. Since the combination with a new rear apron and the perfectly integrated rear diffuser made a sufficient grip available. The MANSORY aerodynamics kit displays its strengths on main roads with curvy sections and generates pure driving pleasure.
Extra agility and handling create room for more power. For the V10 5.2 FSI-engine MANSORY brings its Know-How into play. By installing a sport air filter and a sport exhaust system, an improvement of performance results in 552 HP / 406 kW with 800 rpm and an increased torque of 550 Nm with 6500 rpm
An additional technical highlight in the refining programme offered is the distinctive MANSORY alloy wheel. It is particularly light due to the production in forging technology. The unsprung masses are thereby reduced, which improves noticeably both handling and acceleration as well as braking response. The recommended wheel/tyre combination has the size 8.5Jx20 inches with tyre dimensions 245/30ZR20 at the front. At the rear, 11.0Jx20 sized rims with tyre size 305/25ZR20 are used. The wheel/tyre combination is properly set into the scene by suspension springs for the lower suspension setting of the sports car.
MANSORY customers also get offered something in the interior as well. As a complement to the existing interior design offered by our manufacturer, MANSORY offers a extensive programme. That ranges from personalised doormats to perfectly worked leather upholstery with MANSORY couture and carbon applications. Illuminated door entry strips and pedals and footrests made of aluminium are also in the extensive list of possible interior refinement.
MANSORY Design & Holding GmbH offers only its in-house developed tuning accessories. The company does not offer its own make as "complete" vehicle, neither does the company deal with such type of vehicles.