The motorsport division from Porsche has recently unveiled the racer version of the Porshce 911 GT3 R, the hot model coming with the latest technology in terms of performance and body styling. Everything is high-tech on the model, starting with the latest body composites, which make the racecar lighter and more agile and finishing with the engine under the hood,...
The hot version from Fiat 500, the Abarth 500, has received a lot of laurels, rendering sessions as well as one-off customizations, since its very existence on the market. And if the recent Abarth 500 Biposto wasn’t enough, the guys over the German tuning division Pogea Racing, has turned this “innocent” model into a real beast. We are talking about...
Good news lads for those who really fancy the long-rumored and expected 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 racing car, which will be officially presented at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Mercedes has finally long prepared and developed a good enough racing car to tackle its competitors, the Bentley Continental GT3, the Dodge Viper GTR3-R, Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Audi R8 LMS Ultra,...
The famous Australian aftermarket specialists from Walkinshaw Performance tuner has recently upgraded the entire Holden Commodore fleet into a high-performance machinery. We are talking about the “Racing Edition” Commodore upgrade package, with just 50 units to be manufactured for the wagons, sedans and the versions from the VF and VE families. Holden Commodore Racing Edition by Walkinshaw Performance The Racing...
After 16 years of waiting outside the pitch, the Porsche is ready to tackle the Le Mans again with its latest creation, which is the 911 S Martini Racing Edition. The fresh out of the box Porsche 911 Martini Racing Edition is prepared for Le Mans, coming available in two finishes, white and the black. Porsche 911 S Martini Racing...
When we think about the Fiat 500, we don't think of it as just another small city car, especially when we talk about the Abarth version. What the 500 is (or at least was, before all the new versions of it) in fact, is a hot hatch, and one that still manages to get attention. Fiat 500 Abarth by Pogea...
When we talk about drag racing, we usually think about slick, slender vehicles, with massive rear wheels, low weight and many horses under the hood. Now, when we speak about a Bentley Continental GT, we don't exactly picture it as a dragster, mainly because it weighs as much as my neighbor's house. 3000 Hp Bentley Continental GT And yet, one...
There are a few vehicles out there that just beg to be tuned, both aesthetically and performance wise, vehicles like a BMW M3. Then again, we have machines like the Toyota Prius, which most tuners wouldn't touch for several reasons. Kuhl Design Toyota Prius Not only is the hybrid drive-train a pain to work with and improve performance, but the...
Citroen released new details and official pricing for the DS3 Cabrio Racing, a limited-run model which will be produced in just 100 units. As a reminder, the French hatchback comes with a 1.6-liter turbo engine producing 207 horses for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 6,5 seconds. The top speed is also improved to 233 km/h, the main tweaks operated by...
The Lexus RC F GT3 Racing Concept is finally launched at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, ready to be put on the tracks sooner than we might have previously expected. With this launch, Lexus wants everybody to know that the RC F Coupe is ready for the battle on the tracks, with more racecar features than its companion SC430. 2014...
A couple of months ago, rumors stated that the super-sportscar Ferrari would come up with a new LMP1 racer to face the challenging Le Mans race. Now, the chairman of the car manufacturer confirmed the possibility of a new racer. Spy photos revealed some secret testing in Southern Europe, concerning a new LaFerrari supercar, with some modifications which indicated that...
The Audi R8 certainly isn't a car that lacks in power, and even in stock form it turns heads going down a street. This is all the more true for the limited edition GT version of the R8, yet, despite all this, Underground Racing decided to take it up several notches. Audi R8 GT by Underground Racing After heavily modifying...
Audi came out with improved solutions for its R18 Racing Car. The fresh new 2014 version is the car to be pushed forward on the tracks starting with the next year. At a first look, it doesn’t seem to be so different from its previous version, but it does come with a very rare feature: laser headlights which resemble in...
A recent recall is a bit peculiar, as it involves motorcycle training wheels built by Cambridge Metal & Plastics under Moose Racing license. While the irony is obvious, with a safety feature having safety issues, this isn't a laughing matter. Moose Racing Training Wheels It seems that around 4.000 sets of training wheels have been fitted with nuts and bolts...
Mercedes unveiled the new CLA 45 AMG Racing Series with first information and photos. The racing model will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, a quite important detail even though we don't know the total output yet. At the exterior, we can see the new front apron, side sills, a rear wing and new wheel arches. Mercedes CLA 45...
K-Tec Racing released a new tuning kit for the Renaultsport Twingo, a package which improves the total output of the French model. The stock 1.6-liter engine is capable to deliver 131 horsepower and 160Nm of torque making the 0-100 km/h sprint in 8,7 seconds and a top speed of 201 km/h. Renaultsport Twingo by K-Tec Racing After the modifications, K-Tec...
Citroen seems to prepare a limited edition of the Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing concept as an official dealer said that the model is very likely to enter production. Priced from around 30,000, the DS3 Racing Cabrio would be produced in a limited number of 200 units. Under the bonnet expect to see a 1.6-liter THP unit producing 202 horsepower, an...
Renault plans to debut the Megane Renaultsport Red Bull Racing RB8 edition in the UK in the coming weeks. The model will be sold in a limited series of 30 units, being the result of partnership between Renaultsport and Red Bull. The French model wears a special Twilight Blue finish, new alloy wheels, red brake calipers, silver inserts, revised door...
It seems that the partnership between Porsche and Martini is not over as the two companies decided to collaborate again for the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. The special model will be driven by Sebastien Loeb at the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. To be more specific, Loeb will race the first two competitions, an experienced driver who already won nine world...
Wolf Racing is a German tuning company which revealed a comprehensive power kit for the Ford Focus ST. The standard version of the American model benefits from a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine producing 250 horsepower and 360Nm of torque. The first stage of tuning comes with new air filter and ECU unit providing additional 35 horses and 81Nm of torque. Ford...
