An Audi S4 with its 333 compressor-PS is no mean thing on its own but the Swiss tuner thinks
differently and by applying specific techniques has pushed the vehicle from Ingolstadt way over the 400 PS mark.
A newly programmed engine control and the installation of a sports air filter coaxes a full 425 PS instead of the standard 333 PS from the three litre V6 compressor. The maximum torque has also been distinctly increased by improving the electronics. Instead of 440 a maximum 520 Nm can now be called upon. A plus factor that is noticeable in the driving dynamics. Whereas the standard Audi S4 needed 5,6 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h the Sportec RS425 only needs 5,2 seconds. At top speeds, though, they are equal as both vehicles are electronically blocked at 250 km/h.
However Sportec is not content with solely an upgrade. A special sports silencer with four end pipes - two pairs on either side right and left - provide a more sporty sound. A braking system on the front axles enlarged to 380 millimetres ensures improved braking power. On the other hand chassis clearance has been reduced as Sportec has fitted the Audi with a suspension kit shortened by a progressive 25 millimetres.
In addition the Sportec RS425 is fitted with 9 x 20 inch large lightweight metal rims surrounded by 245/30 tyres. The Audi S4's new look is rounded off with a diffuser at the rear and a spoiler at the front, both of which are made of carbon.

The current M3 generation is - as everyone knows - anything but underpowered. Nonetheless, there is a continuous desire for even greater performance. When you're competing against the calibre of a Porsche 997 Turbo in particular, the 420-HP-V8 power of the M3 is no longer good enough. At Manhart Racing, we noticed a gap in the market for precisely this performance problem and developed a M3-V10-Coupé with 550 HP - not only comfortably keeping in check the Porsche Turbo with its 480 HP but also its big brother the GT2 with 530 HP. What is particularly interesting here is the fact that Günther Manhart almost exclusively sourced original parts from the BMW corporate group.

Sportservice Lorinser consciously chose the fiery opal colour for the paintwork of its latest GLK with the 280 V6 petrol engine. With its pervasive radiance the eponymous gem is one of the most coveted and exclusive opals in the world - and it is the only one with which you can uncover the full shine with a facet cut. As a result the traditional tuner from Winnenden has worked on all the corners and edges, in order to create an exclusive piece of work with incomparable brilliance out of the SUV. As a special optical highlight, the Lorinser front spoiler reflects the radiator grille of the GLK on the horizontal axis and thereby provides an expressive front design. The dark recessed insert is flanked on the left and right by the fog lights.

Brabus has unveiled the limited edition E V12 sedan.
Based on the new 2010 Mercedes E-Class W 212, the E V12 features a 6.0-liter V12 biturbo bored out to 6.3-liters producing 800 hp and 1420 Nm of torque (it's electronically limited to 1,100 Nm). While details are limited, Brabus outfitted the engine with a ram-air system, a quad-exhaust, and revised engine electronics.
To keep the beast under control, the company added a fully adjustable sports suspension, new stabilizers, a high performance braking system, and black 19-inch alloy wheels outfitted with 255/35 (front) and 285/35 (rear) tires.

Bavaria-based Mansory markets itself as the premier tuner of luxury British automobiles. No wonder the Bentley Continental GT is again the subject of a tuning exercise. This time three GT Speed examples were picked for the job. Mansory calls them Vitesse Rosé - Vitesse is velocity in French while Rosé represents the dark pink colour paint job.
The main focus was on the visual side where body components made of Polyurethane Reaction Injection Mold (PU-RIM) are fitted as part of the aerodynamic package. The front and rear aprons form a unit with the side skirts while LED daytime running lights are integrated to provide extra appeal. The bonnet is made of carbon fibre, and so is the rear spoiler which also acts as a downforce component.

Kicherer E-Class: Elegant and sporty
Kicherer has recently brought out onto the market its first complete tuning package for the new E-Class thus making the limousine from Schwabenland even more sporty and exclusive.
Based on the new E-Classe with the AMG-package Kicherer has upgraded the limousine with its own three-part forged 20 inch aluminium rims. These are in addition to a suspension with recognisable sports lines. The new sports exhaust system with two powerful end pipes to the right and left makes its mark on the scene both optically and acoustically.
A new front spoiler made of carbon, a mirror cover also made of carbon as well as a rear skirt and small rear spoiler (naturally also made of carbonfibre) ensure a clear presence.
Kicherer has upgraded the interior of the Mercedes E-Classe with a sports steering wheel, numerous visual carbon applications as well as leather coverings for the doors and dashboard.
Performance improvements are available for nearly all petrol and diesel engines. In addition the dynamics of the E-Class can be improved without improving its performance. To do this Kicherer has developed additional electronics which they have called the PowerConverter. This ensures that the driver‘s commands to the accelerator are transmitted to the engine without delay. The vehicle thus reacts with more ‚bite‘ even without any increased performance.

Five cylinders, plenty of power with four wheel drive - that was the original "ur-Quattro", a sports coupe which caused a furore around 30 years ago and is also one of the highlights of the 50-year tuning history of ABT. General manager Hans-Jürgen Abt remembers the racing car, which now enthrals car fans in the Kempten showroom and creates a link to the new TT-RS: "Our ur-Quattro is a big banger, a sports machine which played in the Champions league. Quattro technology and performance are in perfect harmony. The TT-RS brings this magical combination back on the road." Then, as now, a fully-charged 5-cylinder engine provides optimum power. The cool, compact sports car has it, in the truest sense of the word: the ABT version of the ABT TT-RS provides 420 HP (309kW). Thanks to ABT POWER, i.e. a charge air cooler and optimisation of the engine electronics, 80 HP (59 kW) more is put to work. That is enough to catapult the Bavarian super sports car to an electronically regulated tempo of 282 km/h. The athlete from the Alps can thereby manage the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.
An ABT TT-RS is therefore able to keep up with the quickest of the quick at all times or even pass them by. Precisely what the ur-Quattro from ABT was also able to do. There is, however, one difference between then and now: contrary to the classic from the 80s the TT-RS is not just available as a sports coupe, but also as a cool roadster.

For many years Kicherer has been in the absolute top class of Mercedes tuners and with its own? Supersport Performance Paket" for the C63 AMG the tuners from Stockach have made their position even more secure. Developed for the sports-minded driver Kicherer guarantees the sheer pleasure of sports driving along with the highest level of comfort!
As to be expected Kicherer doesn't solely focus on tuning but rather on discrete changes which not only look good but also possess aerodynamic functions. Thus the chassis was refined in every sense of the word as one wasn't not stingy with the sinfully expensive carbon fibre here, in fact just the opposite was the case. The tuners from Stockach gave the C63 AMG a carbon grill at the front as well as a front skirt with integrated carbon flaps and LED daylight driving lights. From the side the expanded rear wings of handmade metal, the carbon mirror covers as well as the new sideskirt with integrated carbon tubes are easily recognised. The rear was given a diffuser also made of carbon.

Suspension system specialist, KW automotive GmbH, has unveiled its custom Chevrolet Camaro which is fitted with KW coilover suspension Variant 3 kit.
The Variant 3 improves the handling and the ride comfort of the Camaro where the stock suspension system would cause the Camaro to understeer in curves during high speed.
The optimal suspension set-up for the Chevrolet Camaro was achieved during KW’s in-house innovative 7-post driving dynamic test stand.
Apart from that, the KW Chevrolet Camaro is also lowered by 40 mm at the front and up to 35 mm at the rear.
Not only the height is adjustable, but drivers can also adjust the rebound and the compression forces of the damping individually and independently thus the set-up can be perfectly adjusted to the road scenario and the preferences of the driver.