Back in 2006, Lamborghini unveiled the Murcielago LP640, a model powered by a 6.5 liter V12 engine with an output of 640 HP. Shortly after, EDO Competition unveiled the LP710 /2 based off of that same model. This Murcielago became the world’s fastest with a bump up from 640hp to 710hp, but that stay at the top was bound to be limited. Now, the German tuner has prepared an even powerful version of the Murcielago LP640.

The V12 engine found in the Lamborghini has been updated to deliver a total of 750 HP and 546 ft-lb of torque, while the sprint from 0 to 60 mph is now made in 3.1 seconds. It’s top speed goes up to an impressive 226 mph which is a considerable improvement over the LP710’s top speed of 219 mph achieved on the Papenburg high speed test track[...]

 

 

The electric car bandwagon is sure filling up these days with automakers from Chevrolet all the way to Porsche, and many in between, coming up with plans to produce or further market their electric vehicles. Now even tuning firms are following in the automakers’ footsteps as RUF, a German tuner, is preparing no less than ten electric sports car based on the Porsche 911. These 10 models will be manufactured in cooperation with Siemens AG and will be presented in the first half of 2011.

The first of the 10 electric models is called the Single Motor Concept and is based on a 997 Carrera. It is powered by a 180 KW electric motor that takes its power from lithium-ion batteries with an energy capacity of 29 kWh. The electric motor has a driving range of approximately 150 km (93 miles) and a maximum speed of about 136 mph. The sprint from 0-62mph takes about 7 seconds[...]

Porsche tuner RUF Automobile is developing ten electric vehicles with three different powertrains based on the 911 Carrera (997), which will be put to the test in ?real life situations?. The prototypes are being manufactured in cooperation with German electronics giant Siemens AG and are going to be presented in the first half of 2011. The three[...]

With its 550HP 6.2-liter supercharged V8, the upcoming 2012 Camaro ZL1 is Chevrolet?s wildest pony car yet. However, it won't be available for sale for another year, and here's where SLP Performance steps in. The U.S.-based company is running a ZL1 tuning program for the current 2011 Camaro SS. In regards of the copyright issues for the Z1[...]

 

 

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 caught our attention for a variety of things, chief among them being its distinction of having the most powerful engine a Camaro has ever had. It’s powered by an LSA 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine that produces an estimated 550 horsepower and 550 lb/ft of torque so you know that there aren?t any donkeys under that hood.

Seeing as it?s a Camaro, the number of tuners itching to get on the ZL1 bandwagon figures to be a crapshoot sooner than later. But the creds should definitely go to SLP Performance for getting the first crack at building a ZL1 kit ? sort of.[...]

Italian tuner celebrates its 52nd birthday with a special edition of the 500C Abarth that includes a two-tone chrome finish and performance tuning.[...]

With its 550HP 6.2-liter supercharged V8, the upcoming 2012 Camaro ZL1 is Chevrolet?s wildest pony car yet. However, it won't be available for sale for another year, and here's where SLP Performance steps in. The U.S.-based company is running a ZL1 tuning program for the current 2011 Camaro SS. In regards of the copyright issues for the Z1[...]

 

 

Anytime you have a car that is being sold at a fund-raising event for a charity like the Kids Wish Network HERO program, then it?s a great source of pride for those behind the initiative. Having a car that?s been worked on by a tuning firm like Lingenfelter is extra gravy.

The car, a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, that has been designated as the ?Brad Paisley Hero Edition ZR1?, is a one-off Corvette that’s powered by an LS9 supercharged 6.2 liter V8 engine with a Lingenfelter performance upgrade system that nets in over 700 horsepower, up from the 638 horsepower the stock Corvette comes in. This Corvette is then mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a twin-disc clutch that provide exceptional clamping power.ш...щ

NOVITEC ROSSO, Ferrari tuner from Germany, has unveiled the first images and details of its tuning package known as Race 606 for the Ferrari California which will be unveiled officially at the upcoming 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The Novitec Rosso Race 606 Ferrari California features a front lip spoiler, a ventilated hood, a rear diffuser [...]

Amari Design has quickly followed up with their second conversion kit for the iconic British 4x4.[...]