BMW M 135i by AC Schnitzer

AC Schnitzer will be launching an upgrade program for the BMW M 135i this week at the Essen Motor Show. In its standard configuration, the six-cylinder 3.0-liter engine produces 320 HP (235 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque, but after AC Schnitzer works its magic power is increased to 360 HP (265 kW) without increasing CO2 emissions. They also have a custom suspension spring kit and various types of wheels in sizes up to 20 inches. A chromed "Racing" exhaust tailpipe is also available and a two-piece front spoiler. On the outside the M 135i can get a loading lip protection film, color-matched design stripes and a rear roof spoiler. Moving inside there's an aluminum Black Line gear knob or you can choose the illuminated leather-wrapped gear knob. AC Schnitzer is also offering the Black Line aluminum cover for the i-Drive, another gear knob with a digital gear display, aluminum handbrake handle with chrome accents, custom velour floor mats and an aluminum foot rest. 

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Audi S5 with restyled interior by Vilner

Bulgarian interior specialist Vilner has revealed its latest program for the Audi S5. For the exterior they have fitted a matte grey body wrap and a gloss black finish for the front grille, diffuser, trunk spoiler and alloys. The most dramatic changes can be found inside the cabin where they have really outdone themselves this time. All surfaces have been reupholstered in black and brown leather with Alcantara, with the seats wrapped in leather with elegant diamond stitching on the shoulders and base. We also find the micro-suede material adorning the pillars, roof headliner, dashboard and rear view mirror. Into the front headrests Vilner has stitched the customer's initials, while running along the roof lining's length is contrasting black leather.

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Lamborghini Liberty Walk LB-R

This one-of-a-kind Lamborghini Murcielago was developed by Liberty Walk / LB Performance. Although there aren't any power upgrades to talk about, what makes the supercar stand out is its brushed aluminum body appearance. It was presented at this year's SEMA show where it managed to impress the crowd thanks to its custom exterior, fender flares, three-dimensional door sill plates and a set of custom exhaust tips. Stock wheels have been replaced by these iForged Equip V3s measuring 19x8.5 at the front and 20x13 at the back, while CSD was in charge of the brake kit. Kato-San who is the owner of Liberty Walk / LB Performance is driving it on a regular basis which means that this brushed aluminum-wrapped Murcielago wasn't made just for shows like SEMA.

Source: speedhunters.com

Volkswagen Passat CC by MR Car Design

The Volkswagen Passat CC has always favored style over substance, so MR Car Design decided to fix that by turning the four-door coupe into a true driver's car. Starting with a pre-facelift model equipped with all-wheel drive and a 300 HP (221 kW) 3.6-liter V6 engine, the tuner installed an HGP Turbo upgrade package which enables the mill to develop an impressive 502 HP (369 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 202 HP (149 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft). The tuner also added a KW DDC coilover suspension, H&R stabilizer bars, Stoptech and EBC brakes as well as 18-inch OZ Ultraleggera wheels. The end result is described as "pretty decent" which is modesty at its finest.

Source: MR Car Design

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Pretty decent - Passat CC with 502 hp

The four-door coupé from Volkswagen called the Passat CC (this stands for Comfort Coupe) was first introduced in Detroit in 2008 and it was put into his cradle, that he fills at least a part of the gap between the conventional Passat and the Phaeton by means of an increased security level, in any case this were the ideas of the makers.

To enhance the image of the supposed usual car, which couldn't be shaken off despite intense efforts, the firm MR Car Design from Erfstadt has decided to become the Lord over this performance problem. The all-wheel drive Volkswagen CC, as he is officially called since the beginning of 2012, goes from house with a 3.6-liter V6 engine, i.e. equipped with 300 Series hp at 350 Nm of torque, as well as with all-wheel drive. After an extensive treatment a la HGP Turbo Upgrade GmbH, Ohmden (BW) at the Service Point Cologne (MR Car Design), impressive 502 hp and 700 Nm of max. Torque are available, so perfect conditions for the famous wolf in the even more famous sheep's clothing! Also the installed exhaust system by MR Car Design had to endure some modifications.

In addition to a DDC coilover suspension (with a motorized damper system for DCC chassis) made by KW, the Comfort Coupe is equipped with a wheel and tire combination of a special kind: Good "transparent" Ultraleggera wheels in the dimension of 8x18 ET35 by OZ were fitted with tires in in 235/40-18. Of course the braking system has been adapted to the new power relationships. So on the front axle the Stoptech ST-40 brakes fulfill their duty with grooved 355 x 32 mm discs, including their Stahlbus valves. At the rear axle EBC Brakes act in combination with Stahlflex and also Stahlbus valves. At the front and the rear stabilizers by H&R have been installed for a more precise turn-in. Finally the CC had also to endure a wheel load wheel alignment in order to get the best optimization of the driving dynamics.

The result: A Volkswagen with so much power, almost a guarantee for the long-term use of the fast lane...

2013 Hennessey Venom GT2

The 2013 Hennessey Venom GT2 will get a significant power hike to 1500 hp plus some design changes in the body. While the 2012 Venom GT with its twin-turbo aluminum V8 engine produces 1200 hp (895 kW), the 2013MY will be powered by a 7.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 1500 hp (1118 kW). The engine will be connected to a 6-speed Ricardo manual or a new 7-speed paddle shift transmission. Although performance figures have not been revealed, the new model should be quicker thanks to its better power-to-weight ratio (more than 1 hp / kg). As a reminder, the 2012 Venom GT weighs 1,220 kg (2,685 lbs) and needs 2.2 seconds to reach 62 mph (100 km/h), on its way to a top speed of 272 mph (440 km/h). It will borrow the same carbon fiber body with its active rear wing that provides extra down force. Hennessey will perform some changes to the doors which will get a new design with dihedral hinges, while the double bubble roof will offer additional headroom. But perhaps the most noticeable styling change includes getting rid of the Lotus headlamps in favor of a more original design. Also found at the front end is an exposed carbon fiber front air damn section, new hood with the center arch removed and new side mirrors.

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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta performance package by Novitec Rosso

Novitec Rosso has prepared its first performance package for the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. They were able to increase the output of the engine to 763 HP (561.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm, up from the standard 740 HP (545 kW). The torque figure has also gone up from 509 lb-ft (690 Nm) to 518 lb-ft (703 Nm) at 6,300 rpm. As a result, the F12 Berlinetta is now able to reach a top speed of more than 345 km/h (213 mph) compared to the standard 340 km/h (211 mph). The power hike comes from a better management of the V12 6.2-liter engine which revs up to 8,500 rpm. Novitec Rosso also offers 21-inch front wheels with Pirelli high-performance tires measuring 255/30 ZR 21, while at the back it rides on 22-inch alloys with 335/25 ZR 22 rubbers. The sport springs lower the F12's ride height by up to 40mm, while the front axle can be fitted with a lifting system that raises the front's car by up to 40mm. The driver will be able to change the exhaust system's note to a sportier tune by using the steering wheel-mounted Manettino switch which will open or close the butterfly valves in the exhaust. More engine upgrades and an aero kit are under development.

Source: Novitec Rosso

Press release:

The Ferrari F12berlinetta has arrived! The first vehicles have just been delivered to their proud owners and already NOVITEC ROSSO, the world's leading tuner for the powerhouses from Maranello, ignites the first tuning stage: The V12 Coupe receives a power upgrade to 561.5 kW / 763 hp, giving it a new top speed of more than 345 km/h. The car's appearance and handling are further improved with NOVITEC ROSSO sport springs and high-tech forged wheels with diameters of up to 22 inches. Exclusive interior appointments round out the product line-up for the two-seater.
Performance optimization and an even sportier exhaust note at the push of a button. The first performance package for the 6.3-liter V12 of the F12berlinetta leaves the inner workings of the engine untouched. Newly calibrated mapping for injection and ignition boost peak power output from standard 545 kW / 740 hp to 561.5 kW / 763 hp at 8,500 rpm. Peak torque grows to 703 Nm at 6,300 rpm.
The NOVITEC ROSSO engine management systems does more than just optimize peak power output, pulling power and throttle response. Raising the redline speed to 8,900 rpm makes the spacing of the gears of the 7-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission working even better. This also benefits performance as evidenced by a new top speed in excess of 345 km/h.
The NOVITEC ROSSO performance kit also provides an acoustic highlight: After the conversion the driver of the F12berlinetta can change the exhaust note of the standard exhaust system from subtle to extremely sporty by turning the Manettino switch on the steering wheel to open or close the butterfly valves in the exhaust.
Additional performance stages NOVITEC ROSSO performance stages for the 12-cylinder engine and an aerodynamic-enhancement package are currently under development.
Wheels makes cars: This axiom naturally also holds true for the Ferrari F12berlinetta. As an upgrade to the 20-inch production wheels the NOVITEC ROSSO suspension engineers have developed two custom-tailored tire/wheel combinations. By choosing a staggered combination of 21-inch wheels in the front and 22-inch wheels in back the engineers not only emphasized the wedge-like shape of the new top-of-the-line Ferrari, they also refined its handling.
A particular bright spot offered by NOVITEC ROSSO is the high-tech forged wheel for the sports car. Despite its king-size dimension the NF4 wheel with five delicate double spokes is one of the lightest of its kind in the world. The resulting reduction in unsprung weight plays a significant role in the car's even more agile handling.
The NOVITEC ROSSO NF4 9.5Jx21 wheels for the front axle are mounted with Pirelli high-performance tires in size 255/30 ZR 21. For maximum traction the rear axle is fitted with size 12Jx22 wheels, shod with size 335/25 ZR 22 tires.
Also available for the F12berlinetta are three-piece NOVITEC ROSSO NF3 alloy wheels in sizes 9.5Jx21 in the front and 12Jx22 on the rear axle, mounted with the same tire sizes as the forged wheels. These wheels also have a striking design with five double spokes and polished outer flange. As for all other wheels, NOVITEC ROSSO offers individual color schemes, including outer flanges with carbon-fiber coating.
The exclusive appearance can for the time be upgraded further with black NOVITEC ROSSO side markers that will be complemented with black tail lights in the near future.
NOVITEC ROSSO sport springs lower the ride height of the Ferrari by up to 40 millimeters, lending the car an arresting appearance and further enhanced handling as the result of a lowered center of gravity.
For added utility the German specialists equip the F12berlinetta with a lifting system for the front axle. At the push of a button in the cockpit the front of the car can be raised by 40 millimeters to facilitate navigating obstacles such as underground garage entrance ramps or speed humps. Upon reaching a speed of 80 km/h the suspension automatically reverts to its original position.
NOVITEC ROSSO also offers total individuality in the interior. The product program offers countless options from carbon-fiber shift paddles to exclusive Alcantara and leather interiors in any desired color or upholstery design, each masterfully and meticulously crafted down to the last detail.

Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG by Office-K and Wald

Office-K and Wald have joined forces for this custom Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG. As you can see from these photos, this is certainly not one of the best-looking G55s out there, but then again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It features a Wald International Black Bison kit encompassing front and rear bumpers, rear door panel, carbon fiber hood with air vents, headlight cover and fender extensions. Also part of the package is a Miracle Square six-tip exhaust system and a Mansory carbon fiber treatment for the cabin that brings a custom steering wheel and gear knob. Stock wheels have been replaced by these huge 24-inch concave Forgiato Enzo black alloys. In addition, the Japanese tuner has installed an LED and HID custom kit.

Source: Office-K