
HAMANN-Motorsport, the tuning specialist based in Laupheim, has customized one of the Fiat´s sports model, the Fiat 500 Abarth. In an attention to provide the Fiat 500 Abarth with more power, HAMANN have changed the vehicle with five performance enhancements. The first upgrade “HS I”, applies some changes in the engine electronics, boots the little scooter up to 160 hp, the torque of the 1.4 liter petrol car rises from 206 to strong 285 Nm....

Having anonymously developed the BMW power trains for decades, Manhart is finally storming the tuning charts with sensational compressor and V10 reconstructions of his M3 E91 Touring with V10 motor. And now for the current M3 generation, Manhart offers a 3 stage power package, developing the eight-cylinder high speed motor to up to 655 HP. The first Manhart power stage starts with a small compressor and a supercharging pressure of 0.35 bar, which...

Based on the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the R205 enhanced the sheer driving performance it shares with former special performance models, such as the “S203″ and the “S204″, developed by STI. The R205 is the top performance model of the WRX STI. The Subaru Impreza STI R205 features new and exclusive equipment and makes full use of specially designed features and performance parts of the “WRX STI spec C” model, the sporty...

Ford Racing is introducing the 2010 Ford Mustang Boss 302R, a factory-built race car ready for track days and road racing in a number of Grand-Am, SCCA and NASA classes. The Ford Mustang Boss 302R is a serialized off-road-only vehicle ready to race. Each base model will come with a 5.0-liter four-valve engine and a six-speed manual transmission with a roll cage, race seats, safety harness, data acquisition and race dampers/springs, and a Brembo brake...

The 935kg Lotus Exige S Type 72 sprints to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds and to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 145 mph, 233 km/h. The Exige S Type 72 also offers class leading fuel economy and emissions, with fuel economy of 6.5 litres/100 km (43.5 mpg) on the Extra Urban Cycle and CO2 emissions of 199 g/km. The Exige S Type 72 is a powerful supercharged mid-engined sportscar that is equally at home on the racetrack or open road....

The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is powered by the SRT-developed 8.4-liter V10, equipped with factory headers and a low-restriction exhaust system, that produces 640 horsepower. The suspension also is tuned and upgraded specifically for on-track usage, while the weight is lightened by a full 160 pounds to take on even the most challenging road course. Additional aerodynamic upgrades improve downforce, while enhancing stability and significantly improving...

The competition version of Dacia Duster by Renault Sport Technologies which will be driven by Alain Prost in the Trophee Andros ice-racing series will have a glass-fibre body conceals a tubular chassis which houses a three-litre, 24-valve V6 engine from the Renault-Nissan Alliance range. The Dacia Duster Competition powerplant has been tuned in order to optimize its performance potential at the high altitudes at which the races will be held. The...

Superformance has released the Superformance Corvette Grand Sport Racecar which is based on the original 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport. With only five originals ever built, the Superformance Corvette Grand Sport Racecar will give buyers the opportunity to own a piece of GM’s rich history. What makes this street version an even more valuable product is that it is licensed by its originators and that is not only meant to be raced, but is...

MR Car Design launches a special edition based on the new Volkswagen Scirocco. The MR Car Design Volkswagen Scirocco Black Rocco output rises to 370 hp and 519 Nm by optimizing the software, Downpipe and MR Car Design Stage Turbo kit 3. The backpressure optimized, manual welded, sport exhaust system from MR Car Design, made of steel and with TÜV certificate adds up to the optimal Power output and the muffled thunderous sound. MR Car Design installs...

The Hummer H3 Moab is inspired by trails like Steel Bender, Moab Rim, and Poison Spyder, theHummer H3 Moab comes with a 300-horsepower, V8-powered H3 Alpha with factory-installed front- and rear- locking differentials, the H3 Moab features a combination of production equipment, available aftermarket components and specialized modifications. At the heart of the H3 Moab’s design is the combination of a Rancho four-inch front suspension lift and...