Super Car Blog

Hofele Revises Audi A4 Cabrio with RS4 Look

editor — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:20:50 +0000

In order to change the looks of Audi A4 Cabrio, the well-known tuning industry, Hofele revealed its RS4 front bumper which revises the past A4 B6 8H Cabrio to the newest A4 B6 8H Cabrio. The front bumper is combined with a S4, RS4 black front grill and RS4 silver grill.

Built of high quality material PKG, the Hofele’s front bumper appears already painted and this can effortlessly integrate OEM components such as headlight cleaning system, parking sensors and a fog lights.

Also, the tuner provided the light package including in the couple of LED day driving lights with a 5-LEDs.

Mercedes SLK by Inden Design

editor — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:45:50 +0000

We all know that Mercedes SLK is already well-groomed vehicle but with the most modern customization program from the Inden Design, the German vehicle prove even more sportivity.

This new body kit features the redesigned front bumper with latest fog lamps and rear one features the air diffuser with integrated exhaust sys.

In order to get better handling of the vehicle, the new suspension equipment was added with 19” alloy wheels that lowers the car with up to 30mm. Due to the latest AMG exhaust system, the sound is also gets improved.

Cost of a kit is 3250 Euros.

2008 BMW M5 by Wald International

editor — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:58:12 +0000

Wald International is particular in tuning mainly Japanese vehicles. It unveiled the customization program for the BMW M5. This new tuner kit of car illustrates the more sportivity for its 500 horsepower.

This kit includes a carbon fibre front lip spoiler, latest side sills, carbon fibre front grille and the rear spoiler with air diffuser and integrated exhaust system.

Audi R8 - Official Safety Car of DTM Series

editor — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:22:06 +0000

After appearing at the Le Mans 24-hours event, Audi R8 sports car will be again utilized this weekend at the DTM race series as official safety car. Also the model will be used as the racing taxi.

However the modifications were just minimal.

There were not many modifications required, though, because the R8 possesses the genes of a perfect sports car.

- Mr. Werner Frowein (MD of quattro GmbH) said.

Edo Competition Gallardo Superleggera Released

editor — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:19:13 +0000

Next to the tuned Murcielago LP 640, EDO competition showed their 2nd Lamborghini project with a Gallardo Superleggera.

With massive air box, recalibrated engine control unit and freshly designed high flow catalytic converters, the Gallardo Superleggera generates 30 horsepower (22kW) more to 560 horsepower at 8250 rpm. Top speed reached up to about 6 kmph to 320 kmph and 0-62 mph reaches in 3.7s and 0-124 mph in 11.7s.

In addition, it includes 19″ 3-piece modular rims, the variable-noise exhaust and reduced the right hight by 15mm.

Ferrari F430 Scuderia by Novitec

editor — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:58:39 +0000

Ferrari F430 Scuderia is a car many people would have no problem in inserting to fantasy garage, a 510hp supercar able to do 320 kmph is more than sufficient to satisfy many of our needs. And now, Novitec Rosso, the specialist, Ferrari tuner have just unveiled their own tuning package increasing engine up to the monstrous 717hp getting top speed up to 348 kmph and 0-62 mph time down to only 3.5s.

The engine acquires latest belt driven twin-superchargers with the restricted boost pressure of 0.48 bar, a heat shielded intake manifold have been redesigned to give a engine with recompressed air and also gets 2-air filters with high performance and 8-bigger injectors. Theadditional heat produced from the extra power is cooled with the higher capacity coolant system.

The interior alteration include a fresh flat bottomed sports steering wheels featuring carbon fibre and leather materials and carbon fibre shift paddle.

Matte-Black Gallardo LP560-4 in Las Vegas

editor — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:04:06 +0000

A Flatt (Matte) Black Gallardo LP560-4 spotted in Las Vegas. The LP560 -4 sports 5.2L V10 engine producing 552hp. It reaches 0-62mph in only 3.7s with 201 mph top speed and prices a mere $210000.

Renntech Re-tunes Mercedes SLR Mclaren

editor — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:47:33 +0000

Previously we heard of the Mercedes SLR Mclaren 722hp, and now by the popular demand the tuner has re-tuned the 5.4L supercharged engine bringing power up to 740 horsepower.

For revised tuning package Renntech have reworked the ECU s/f and included the less limiting motorsports-style exhaust system to obtain additional ponies to a new Renntech Mark, ten-spoke, three piece performance wheels.

Mazda Plans 30% Cut in Fuel Consumption by 2015

editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:15:21 +0000

Mazda has declared that they will cut vehicle fuel consumption 30 percent by 2015 with the fully renewed powertrain lineup and the new creation of lighter car platforms and fuel saving equipments.

Some of the plans include utilizing lightweight techs, establishing engine start-stop characteristics and latest low-consumption rotary as well as diesel powertrain.

By 2011, their whole family of vehicles will have shifted to newest vehicle designs which will reduce the weight of the new vehicles by 100kg and by 2009, they will introduce their own Smart Idle Stop System.

These weight-saving systems includes utilization of ultra high tensile steels for the lighter but stronger body, downsizing the suspension components and utilizing thin materials for a door panels as well as for bonnet.

Its future powertrain arrangement will include direct injection method and E85 flex fuel units. This will help to increase power by 15 to 20 percent and improve the fuel economy by around 20 percent. Starting in 2011, Mazda will introduce latest turbodiesel engines and the next generation rotary engines.

Audi R8 V10 Testing Video

editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:06:09 +0000

Let’s see the first video shot of the Audi R8 V10, after the numerous rumors and spy photos. This video was taken in Nurburgring during the testing session of it.

Watch the testing video of Audi R8 V10: