BMW M6 Gran Coupe by G-Power

The aftermarket scene has an unquenchable thirst for more power and when the tuner’s name even includes the word “power,” you can imagine many efforts are being made to squeeze extra output from the engine. In this case, we are dealing with a BMW M6 Gran Coupe with its already 560-hp strong 4.4-liter V8 that has now been tweaked by G-Power.

There are multiple power stages available, with the strongest of them all adding 180 hp (132 kW) for a grand total of 740 hp (544 kW). The four-door coupe also receives a healthy torque boost from the series 501 pound-feet (680 newton meters) to a tire-shredding 720 lb-ft (975 Nm). Thanks to the added punch, the M6 Gran Coupe will conquer the 0-124 mph (0-200 kph) sprint in as little as 10.5 seconds before topping out at 203 mph (325 kph).

If you don’t want to go all out, but at the same time you’re not entirely satisfied with the stock BMW output, G-Power has lesser and more affordable kits bumping the number of ponies to 650 hp and 700 hp. If you do go for the range-topping package, the tuner will throw in a custom exhaust system that not only provides a meaner soundtrack, but at the same time is 22 pounds (10 kilograms) lighter.

Source: G-Power 

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Audi SQ5 TDI by B&B

The Audi SQ5 TDI has received more power courtesy of German tuner B&B. The standard version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 TDI engine produces 313 HP (230 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. B&B considered it not enough so they prepared a three-stage upgrade kit which begins with a minor increase in boost pressure of 0.15 bar and revised electronics, increasing output to 340 HP (250 kW) and 537 lb-ft (728 Nm). Stage 1 is priced at 1,498 EUR.

Stage 2 costs 1,698 EUR and includes additional electronics optimization which lifts power to 365 HP (268 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm). Lastly, Stage 3 is 4,950 EUR and brings custom injection components, new intercooler, air ducts and intake paths. After making the changes, the V6 TDI is capable of delivering 395 HP (290 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm).

Thanks to these tweaks, the Audi SQ5 TDI completes the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) run in 4.7 seconds (0.5s quicker) and can reach a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h), up from 155 mph (250 km/h).

The spring set (398 EUR) lowers the sporty crossover by 25mm and reduces body roll. There's also a custom adjustable coilover suspension for 1,698 EUR and a stainless steel exhaust system (1,950 EUR).

Source: B&B

 

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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta performance package by Novitec Rosso

Novitec Rosso has prepared its first performance package for the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. They were able to increase the output of the engine to 763 HP (561.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm, up from the standard 740 HP (545 kW). The torque figure has also gone up from 509 lb-ft (690 Nm) to 518 lb-ft (703 Nm) at 6,300 rpm. As a result, the F12 Berlinetta is now able to reach a top speed of more than 345 km/h (213 mph) compared to the standard 340 km/h (211 mph). The power hike comes from a better management of the V12 6.2-liter engine which revs up to 8,500 rpm. Novitec Rosso also offers 21-inch front wheels with Pirelli high-performance tires measuring 255/30 ZR 21, while at the back it rides on 22-inch alloys with 335/25 ZR 22 rubbers. The sport springs lower the F12's ride height by up to 40mm, while the front axle can be fitted with a lifting system that raises the front's car by up to 40mm. The driver will be able to change the exhaust system's note to a sportier tune by using the steering wheel-mounted Manettino switch which will open or close the butterfly valves in the exhaust. More engine upgrades and an aero kit are under development.

Source: Novitec Rosso

Press release:

The Ferrari F12berlinetta has arrived! The first vehicles have just been delivered to their proud owners and already NOVITEC ROSSO, the world's leading tuner for the powerhouses from Maranello, ignites the first tuning stage: The V12 Coupe receives a power upgrade to 561.5 kW / 763 hp, giving it a new top speed of more than 345 km/h. The car's appearance and handling are further improved with NOVITEC ROSSO sport springs and high-tech forged wheels with diameters of up to 22 inches. Exclusive interior appointments round out the product line-up for the two-seater.
Performance optimization and an even sportier exhaust note at the push of a button. The first performance package for the 6.3-liter V12 of the F12berlinetta leaves the inner workings of the engine untouched. Newly calibrated mapping for injection and ignition boost peak power output from standard 545 kW / 740 hp to 561.5 kW / 763 hp at 8,500 rpm. Peak torque grows to 703 Nm at 6,300 rpm.
The NOVITEC ROSSO engine management systems does more than just optimize peak power output, pulling power and throttle response. Raising the redline speed to 8,900 rpm makes the spacing of the gears of the 7-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission working even better. This also benefits performance as evidenced by a new top speed in excess of 345 km/h.
The NOVITEC ROSSO performance kit also provides an acoustic highlight: After the conversion the driver of the F12berlinetta can change the exhaust note of the standard exhaust system from subtle to extremely sporty by turning the Manettino switch on the steering wheel to open or close the butterfly valves in the exhaust.
Additional performance stages NOVITEC ROSSO performance stages for the 12-cylinder engine and an aerodynamic-enhancement package are currently under development.
Wheels makes cars: This axiom naturally also holds true for the Ferrari F12berlinetta. As an upgrade to the 20-inch production wheels the NOVITEC ROSSO suspension engineers have developed two custom-tailored tire/wheel combinations. By choosing a staggered combination of 21-inch wheels in the front and 22-inch wheels in back the engineers not only emphasized the wedge-like shape of the new top-of-the-line Ferrari, they also refined its handling.
A particular bright spot offered by NOVITEC ROSSO is the high-tech forged wheel for the sports car. Despite its king-size dimension the NF4 wheel with five delicate double spokes is one of the lightest of its kind in the world. The resulting reduction in unsprung weight plays a significant role in the car's even more agile handling.
The NOVITEC ROSSO NF4 9.5Jx21 wheels for the front axle are mounted with Pirelli high-performance tires in size 255/30 ZR 21. For maximum traction the rear axle is fitted with size 12Jx22 wheels, shod with size 335/25 ZR 22 tires.
Also available for the F12berlinetta are three-piece NOVITEC ROSSO NF3 alloy wheels in sizes 9.5Jx21 in the front and 12Jx22 on the rear axle, mounted with the same tire sizes as the forged wheels. These wheels also have a striking design with five double spokes and polished outer flange. As for all other wheels, NOVITEC ROSSO offers individual color schemes, including outer flanges with carbon-fiber coating.
The exclusive appearance can for the time be upgraded further with black NOVITEC ROSSO side markers that will be complemented with black tail lights in the near future.
NOVITEC ROSSO sport springs lower the ride height of the Ferrari by up to 40 millimeters, lending the car an arresting appearance and further enhanced handling as the result of a lowered center of gravity.
For added utility the German specialists equip the F12berlinetta with a lifting system for the front axle. At the push of a button in the cockpit the front of the car can be raised by 40 millimeters to facilitate navigating obstacles such as underground garage entrance ramps or speed humps. Upon reaching a speed of 80 km/h the suspension automatically reverts to its original position.
NOVITEC ROSSO also offers total individuality in the interior. The product program offers countless options from carbon-fiber shift paddles to exclusive Alcantara and leather interiors in any desired color or upholstery design, each masterfully and meticulously crafted down to the last detail.

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BMW Alpina B5 BiTurbo sedan

Alpina has quietly upgraded the B5 BiTurbo. While there doesn't appear to be any styling changes, the model benefits from a revised tuning package which enables the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 to produce 540 PS (397 kW / 533 hp) and 730 Nm (538 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 33 PS (24 kW / 32 hp) and 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). This enables the sedan to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (an improvement of 0.2 seconds) and hit a top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph) - an increase of 12 km/h (7 mph). In terms of efficiency, owners can expect to average 10.5 L/100km (26.9 mpg UK / 22.4 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 244 g/km.

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Porsche Panamera Turbo S by edo competition

 edo competition is following up their earlier Porsche Panamera creations, Moby Dick and Hellboy, with another package but this time for the Panamera Turbo S variant. Opting not to give this range topping model a cheeky name, edo's Panamera Turbo S is mainly defined by its power package which gives an additional 150 HP (110 kW) and 130 Nm (96 lb-ft) of torque for a total of 700 HP (515 kW) and 880 Nm (649 lb-ft). The production Turbo S produces 550 HP (405 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft). But we're left wondering if this is merely a preliminary upgrade which leaves room for the future. If you'll recall, edo's Moby Dick which was just a Panamera Turbo produced 750 HP (552 kW) from its standard 500 HP (368 kW) - 250 HP (184 kW) more than stock. Regardless, edo tells us modifications include new exhaust manifolds and turbochargers, high-flow catalytic converters and air filters as well as a stainless steel high-performance exhaust system with butterfly valves. The engine management system was re-programmed for optimization of the new hardware. The edo Turbo S sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds, compared the 3.8 seconds for the standard car, and hits 200 km/h (124 mph) in just 11.4 seconds, as opposed to 13.5 seconds. The top speed of the edo Turbo S stands at 340 km/h (211 mph) which is amazingly electronically limited. edo also adds a lowering module which adjusts the vehicle's ground height by up to 30mm and 22-inch carbon-fiber-look racing wheels.

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Audi A7 tuned by B&B

B&B Automobiltechnik has introduced a new tuning program for the Audi A7. In terms of styling, the hatchback can be outfitted with front fender vents, a lowered suspension (which reduces the ride height by approximately 30mm) and 19- to 21-inch alloy wheels. Under the hood, the 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine can be tuned to produce 385 PS (283 kW / 380 hp) and 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 85 PS (62 kW / 84 hp) and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). There's also a stage two package - which adds a high-flow air filter and an optimized intercooler - that enables the engine to churn out 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. Lastly, the stage three package includes the aforementioned equipment as well as a sports exhaust system for 425 PS (313 kW / 419 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. The 3.0-liter TDI, on the other hand, can be upgraded to produce up to 325 PS (239 kW / 321 hp) and 640 Nm (472 lb-ft) of torque.

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Audi RS3 by Sportec

Sportec has introduced a new tuning package for the Audi RS3 Sportback. Looking tastefully restrained, the model has a stainless steel sports exhaust system, an adjustable coilover suspension (which reduces the ride height by 20-40mm) and 20-inch alloy wheels that cover high-performance Movit brakes. Thanks to a revised ECU, the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine produces 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 68 PS (50 kW / 67 hp) and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft). If that isn't impressive enough, non-Swiss versions can be tuned to deliver 500 PS (368 kW / 493 hp).

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Senner Tuning

 The designers and technicians at tuning firm Senner Tuning have finally gotten their hands on a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and it wasn't before long that the lightweight super sport was improved. Starting with essentials such as a remapped ECU, high performance air filter kit and stainless steel exhaust system, additional power output of 35 PS (35 bhp / 26 kW) and 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) was coaxed from the 6.2-liter V8 which normally produces 571 PS (563 bhp / 420 kW) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque. Custom made Corniche Vegas wheels with a stainless steel outer rim are from Aerotechnik in 9x20 inch rims with 255/30R20 tires at the front and 11x20 inch rims and 285/30R20 tires at the rear. Just beyond the wheels are KW adjustable coilovers in each of the four corners. Owner Benno Senner admits that greater extremes can be taken with the SLS just like with any vehicle, but insists the SLS in its basic form is quite well balanced and any further tuning would probably do more harm than good. But if you want more, Senner can always put together an individual package as per the customers requests.

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Mercedes-Benz C63 Coupe AMG by Väth

Based on the Mercedes-Benz C63 Coupe AMG, Väth Automobiltechnik from Hoesbach, Germany has created the V63 Supercharged. The result is 680 PS (670 bhp / 500 kW), 840 Nm (620 lb-ft) of torque extracted from the serial C63 AMG which produces 487 PS (358 kW / 480 hp) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h drops to 4.0 seconds while top speed ends at 335 km/h (208 mph). This is achieved via a water cooled supercharger, revised engine management, oil coolers on the engine and trans plus high-flow catalytic converters, new headers and stainless steel exhaust. For improved aerodynamics, the V63 Supercharged receives a front spoiler and rear diffuser with enlarged fins both crafted in visible carbon fiber. Quarter panel wheel well extensions allow widening the track by 80mm and a boot lid spoiler completes the exterior package. Wheels are provided by VÄTH's own three-spoke 9x20 inch forged rims with 255/30-20 tires at the front and 11x20 inch rims with  295/25-20 tires at the rear. A coilover suspension allows a 20-65 mm drop in ride height while stiffness is also adjustable. Inside there's a leather upholstered sports steering wheel, a 360 km/h speedometer dial and a carbon trimmed interior. The price for the entire package, not including car, is EUR 64,308.

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Porsche Panamera S Hellboy by Edo Competition

German tuner Edo Competition has a package for the Porsche Panamera S called Hellboy.

First up is a power tuning that dials output on the 4.8 liter V8 up to 465 PS (342 kW / 459 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque from the series' 400 PS (294 kW / 395 hp).

The extra output is good for a new 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 308 km/h (191 mph).

The aerodynamic kit includes a carbon fiber front skirt with integrated daytime running lights and large air intakes, front lip, side skirts, carbon fiber rear skirt, rear diffuser, fins and a ducktail rear spoiler. Also new are the side mirrors and fender vents.

For the suspension there's a lowering module that brings the Panamera 30 mm closer to the pavement and wheels are the 9.5 x 21-inch rims with 265/35/ZR21 tires for the front and 11 x 21-inch rims wrapped in 305/30/ZR21 tires for the rear axle.

The interior gets a new steering wheel, new center console and shifter console as well as options for the upholstery and/or a complete finish.

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Porsche Cayenne styling package by Vorsteiner

There's no shortage of styling packages for the Porsche Cayenne (958), but that isn't stopping Vorsteiner from previewing their upcoming kit for the popular crossover.

Dubbed the V-CT, the aerodynamic body kit has a new front bumper, extended side skirts and a tailgate-mounted spoiler. There's also a new rear fascia with a carbon fiber diffuser and cuts out for the titanium exhaust system (on the S and Turbo).

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