
While many custom-car builders prefer extreme designs, VIP Auto Salon and JTuned.com took a more subtle approach with their Lexus IS 350 C. Requiring approximately $15,000 and about one and one-half months of hard labor, the Matador Red IS C features a carbon-fiber hood, carbon-fiber trunk spoiler, a high-performance exhaust system, and custom tires and wheels. Lexus IS 350C by VIP Auto Salon and JTuned highlights include: Joe Z intake pipe and Performance...

Power increase of 70 horsepower thanks to new exhaust headers like on the Ferrari FXX, highflow catalytic converter, performance muffler, modified intake system, new carbon fiber airbox like on the Maserati MC12 Corsa, high-flow air filters and ECU recalibration * Stainless steel muffler with adjustable remote-controlled butterfly-valve, new exhaust tips * Exhaust sound level adjustable at the push of a button * High-performance ceramic composite...

In spring 2008 BMW introduced a modern and authentic performance coupe that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago. The next BMW legend, the 1 Series Coupe, represents the core BMW philosophies of pure performance and premium design. By combining sporty rear-wheel-drive dynamics, agile handling, powerful engines and seating for four, the 2009 1 Series Coupe is continuing to reinvent the niche that the legendary BMW 2002...

The GEMBALLA MIRAGE GT Carbon Edition – limited to only 5 pieces will conquer the motor sports hearts of its future owners in supersonic speed. Based on the Porsche Carrera GT the specialists from Leonberg near Stuttgart present an extremely attractive version of the MIRAGE GT. The eye-catching main evolutionary characteristic is the GEMBALLA body element production in carbon fibre. But that is not all: ultra-light aerodynamics components which...

The REITER Murciélago Strada is designed in the style of its aggressive looking brother the race REITER Murciélago R-GT, which is a reason why the REITER Murciélago Strada is still one of the fastest 15 cars to lap the Hockenheimring. In the process of this benchmark test staged by the specialist magazine “sport auto” it also leaves current Lamborghini brand models, such as the LP560-4 or Superleggera, in its wake. The Strada derivatives...

All aspects of Venza’s engineering and design were targeted specifically for the North American market where it will be sold exclusively. The development focus of the Venza design team was to create a new crossover vehicle that shifted away from the more traditional SUV styling themes that tend to dominate the segment. Calty designers leaned more heavily on a sleek sedan concept with a wide stance that featured a sporty exterior and premium...

2011 Infiniti M sedan, which is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in spring 2010, will be available in two model designations – the Infiniti M56 with an all-new 420-horsepower 5.6-liter VVEL Direct Injection Gasoline™ V8 and the Infiniti M37 with a 330-horsepower 3.7-liter VVEL V6. Both engines are designed to offer more power and increased fuel efficiency versus the previous generation M’s V8 and V6 engine offerings....

Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. has created the Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire, a unique model to celebrate the hundred year old history of the company. This special model takes up the traditional Bugatti two-tone-specification, but portrays it in one rather than two colours: in the most known light shaded Bugatti blue. The Centenaire’s unique combination of a « sprintblue matt » and « sprintblue gloss » hence offers a new impression of the two-tone-scheme...

Carlsson have launched their tuning package for Mercedes-Benz C-class C 63 AMG, the Carlsson CK63S. The Carlsson CK63S is powered by a 565 hp (415 kW) out of the 6.3 litre V8. This is nearly a quarter more output than the AMG engine which provides 457 hp (336 kW) out of the same cubic capacity. The maximum torque rises from 600 Newton metres in the AMG to an impressive 685 Newton metres in the CK63S. Therefore, the Carlsson CK63S accelerates from...

SpeedART has just released a new tuning package for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel. The complete kit named TITAN DTR-310 offers customers an in-depth modification of their Porsche Cayenne, which affects the engine, interior, body kit and chassis tuning. Engine upgrade: power kits with 280, 290 and 310 hp, torque up to 660 nm (280+290 hp with ECU upgrate, 310 hp kit with bigger Turbo charger). Prices starts up from 1.990,- Euro. Sound: sport exhaust exhaust...