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Hartge has released their tuning program for BMW M5 F10.

The exterior gets a new front lip spoiler, carbon fiber mirror housings and different sets of 21” HARTGE wheels. There is also a set of lowering springs reducing the ride height by 25mm at the front and 20mm at the rear. HARTGE also offers a complete stainless steel sports exhaust system.

The Hartge M5 uses a set of lowering springs that bring the car closer to the road by 25 mm up front and 20 mm at the back.
Interior changes are limited, but customers can order aluminum pedals, velour floor mats and Hartge badging.

The most important upgrade is definitely under the hood where the 4.4 liter twin turbo V8 engine can now produce a total output of 642 HP (472 kW) and 810 Nm of torque (597 lb-ft), 80 HP (60 kW) and 130 Nm (96 lb-ft) more than the standard version. This is translated into a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph).




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The HARTGE program for the M5 and M6

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Engine conversion
for M5 F10 and M6 F12 / F13 (based on 412 kW / 560 hp)
472 kW (642 hp) / 6000 rpm 810 Nm (lb-ft 597) / 2950 rpm

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HARTGE front spoiler lip
in GFK, with ABE homologation
for M5 F10

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HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
9.5 x 21" offset 37 with 265 / 30 ZR 21 front
10.5 x 21" offset 40 with 295 / 25 ZR 21 rear
for M5 F10

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HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
9.5 x 21" offset 37 with 265 / 30 ZR 21 front
10.5 x 21" offset 30 with 295 / 25 ZR 21 rear
for M6 F12 / F13

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SKN has released a new performance package for the Audi S6. First, the stage one package features an optimized ECU which enables the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine to generate 543 HP – 399 kW and 687 Nm (507 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the model to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 4.6 seconds and reach a top speed of over 309 km/h (192 mph).

Exterior-wise, the Audi has been restyled by a decent bit, now featuring a redesigned front fascia and a rear sports diffuser. Upon request, SKN will also be able to fit the Audi with a suspension lowering module, which reduces the ride height of the car by up to 40 mm, alongside a new set of wheels measuring 20 or 21 inches in diameter.

Powered by the V8 twin-turbo engine with only reprogramming ECU and now able to produces 543 horsepower and 687 Nm of torque, giving the car ability to accelerates 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 309 km/h.

The most powerful package is the Stage 3, allowing the engine to deliver a respectable 560 HP (412 kW) and 701 Nm (517 lb-ft) of torque. It permits an acceleration from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) 0.1 seconds faster, in 4.5 seconds, while the top speed reaches 311 km/h (193 mph).

Pricing for the conversions are €2,990, €3,449 and €3,990 respectively.

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Shelby American has announced plans to Unveiling Two New Vehicles in Detroit Auto Show.

Gary Patterson, Shelby American vice president of operations, confirmed via the company's Web site that one of those two vehicles destined for the Detroit show will be a wide body version of the 2013 Super Snake. Patterson says the wide body design, which will also be available as a retrofit kit for 2005-2009 Mustangs, will allow for rear tires as wide as 355.

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Jotech Motorsports has unveiled new Nissan GT-R modified car that was finished for a Brazilian customer. The engine once larger injectors, iridium spark plugs, dual fuel pumps, new aluminum air intake filter with the K & N and the stainless steel exhaust HKS.

The GT-R features their stage 2 package that develops 604awhp, but with the AWD system of the GT-R there is an 18 precent powertrain loss in power, 604awhp is calculated to about 735hp at the crank. The Stage 2 package will utilize the map switching capabilities of the Cobb AccessPort and their custom tune for both pump gas and E85.

The model is also equipped with a Cobb Access Port that comes preloaded with special engine mapping software which enables the GT-R to run on petrol or E85. Thanks to these modifications, the model produces 550-570 WHP on 93 octane and 580-600 WHP on E85.

entire conversion kit costs $ 10.250 (€ 7.750), and this includes the cost of installation.

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The new Mercedes Citan, a model based on the Renault Kangoo, receives a tuning package from KTW Tuning. The model has been fitted with red brake calipers, with 10 mm wheel spacers, with lowering springs to improve the driving dynamics and with 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/40 92Y tires.

A sports suspension with shorter springs that lower the van's ride height to improve both handling and its stance, along with new red-colored brake calipers on all four wheels, round out KTW Tuning's program that is priced at €1,999 (US$2,650), including VAT (tax) and installation.

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Onyx Concept has recently released more images with the Porsche Panamera Onyx GST Edition.

Other parts of the program include 22-inch wheels, leather treatment for the interior, sport seats and steering wheel, carbon rims, floor mats, and two engine upgrades for the Diesel and Turbo models. With modified bumpers, side skirts and widened wheel arches.

Under the hood, Onyx Concept offers performance upgrades on both engines – a diesel version with 350 horsepower and a turbo with 650 horsepower.

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ABT Sportsline has releases a new upgrade package for the Audi RS4 Avant.

The wagon version of the Audi RS4, the Avant, is now getting 25 mm wheel spacers and a fresh set of 20-inch turbine style alloy wheels. Changes also include some other minor tweaks to its exterior design which are contributing to that overall aggressive look and to the model’s elegance.

The RS4 is powered by a 4.2l V8 with 450 hp (331 kW) and accelerates faster than previous generations, one essential number hasn’t changed: its top speed of 250 km/h. That’s because of the factory electronic speed limiter.

The estate's top speed at 250 km/h, courtesy of the factory fitted limiter, has been increased. Speed demons out there would be glad to know that ABT can actually forego the limiter for the 'proper' top speed of 290km/h.




Press Release

ABT Sportsline 2012 – Press release CW50
Audi RS4 – ABT can do 290 km/h and tunes the sound

Every new generation of the Audi RS4, having been on sale since 1999 and traditionally tuned by ABT Sportsline, has seen an uprating. Incidentally, even its legendary forefather, the RS2 (315 hp/232 kW), is still at a par with many modern sports cars. Although the RS4 is now powered by a 4.2l V8 with 450 hp (331 kW) and accelerates faster than previous generations, one essential number hasn’t changed at all: its top speed of 250 km/h. The reason is its factory electronic speed limiter. But the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group has filed down the electronic speed chain, as it were, and the ABT RS4 now reaches a top speed of almost 290 km/h.

You could almost think the new car from Bavaria would “roar” out of excitement and joy, but its full bass comes from the optionally available stainless-steel exhaust system. From the catalytic converter, ABT Sportsline replaces the system with optimised components on which the serially very musical V8 always seems to find the right tone. It goes without saying that the Bavarians also offer a TÜV approval for this “brass instrument”.

In visual terms, the standard RS4 Avant is certainly not a nobody, but the tuning company has discovered more potential for a better look in its wheel houses. ABT uses one size larger alloy wheels in its ABT DR design in 9 x 20 inches. These dimensions aside, their design also means more dynamism. There is the cool gun metal finish and the spokes arranged like a turbine blade. To make the car’s muscular appearance perfect, the Bavarian car tuner also installs 25mm wheel spacers on each side. And finally there is the ABT boot mat and the matching set of floor mats. After all, your foot on the pedal should feel comfortable: It will now be able to take the car beyond 250 km/h...

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