Finally, the highly anticipated John Cooper Works Tuning Kit for the Mini Cooper S (R56) will be available in the United States. Its taken Mini over a year to bring the JCW tuning package back, and according to the manufacturer, the long wait due to EPA certification that has been finally obtained.
The kit will be priced at $2,100 and it will take approximately 2 hours in order to be installed on the vehicle. More details after the official information will be released.
Also check Mini Clubman by JCW.
JCW Tuning Kit for the Mini Cooper S now available in the U.S. Picture Gallery
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It’s hard enough to get your hands on a Fiat 500 outside of Europe, but if you are one of the lucky few, then here’s how to get a little more power out of the little car. JCR Racing LTD, a British tuning house specializing in Fiat and Alfa Romeo vehicles, unveiled their latest conversion kit for the Fiat 500. The new kit includes a supercharger, a new intercooler system, custom designed hood scoop or bulge, depending on the customer’s choice painted to match the color of the car and some ECU modifications.
According to the manufacturer, the supercharger boosts the power of the engine to 150 bhp (50 more hp) without affecting the fuel economy. Price of the kit: 2,800 pounds (currently about $5,100.)
You can watch a video of the engine revving here.
Although the sixth generation of the VW Golf was unveiled, this didn’t stop JMS Racelook from presenting its body kit for the popular Golf V. The new body kit consists in a front bumper (priced at €400 or $590) with 3 big intake vents, new side skirts featuring air ducts on the end and a new rear apron with or without any exhaust system cutout.
JMS delivers also a new exhaust system with left and right 90 millimeter tips at a price of €509 or $750. Also, new Eta Beta 8×19’’ alloy wheels are available fitted with 225/35R19 tires.
STaSIS may not yet be a household name, but with more cars like these, that may change. Based on the Audi S5, the Signature Series S5 comes in two levels of trim called Touring or Challenge Edition.
The Touring Edition comes with Ohlins SL dampers, 20 inch STaSIS Monolite RS 147 forged wheels and a T-304 stainless steel exhaust while the Challenge Edition features a 370-mm Alcon Mono6 front brake upgrade, Torsen center differential, anti-roll bar package and an ECU upgrade estimated at an additional 15 hp/20 lbft. Also new Yokohama Advan Sport tires were added.
With the new improvements, the Signature Series S5 sprints from 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds—that’s half a second faster than the "standard” Audi S5. With these kind of numbers, the car is faster than the BMW 650i, Mercedes CLK 550 and the Lexus IS-F. All this performance comes at a price: $9,995 for the Touring Edition and $13,995 for the Challenge Edition - both with the security of a 4-year/50,000 mile warranty.
Even though many tuners released a sport package for the
Audi RS6 Avant, this didn’t stop Sportec in developing its own sport Stage 1 performance kit for the same car. The new package features a reprogrammed ECU which ads 70HP to the car’s 5.0L bi-turbocharged V10 reaching to 650hP at 6,300rpm. With the new kit aboard the RS6 is now capable of reaching 160 mph in under 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph. There is also available a lowering kit and a set of 20 or 22-inch lightweight alloy wheels.
The Audi S3 got into full conversion process which resulted into a brand new vehicle from outside to inside. The drivetrain was transferred to the back of the car which led to an ideal weight distribution of 50% to 50% between front and rear. The new model is powered by a 2.7L V6 twin-turbo engine taken from the Audi RS4, capable to deliver an astonishing 550hp. The performance is even higher due to the massively bodywork and larger front and rear bumpers.
In the interior the changes continue with the carbon-fiber trim in the doors. Also the seats and the pedals were positioned further to the left and right respectively due to the big engine and STW-derived X-Trac race transmission which needed a larger and wider center console. The car also features a removable steering wheel which can be used as an instrument to tame the savage O.CT S3. A digital stack display ensures that all information in regards to vital engine stats are showed.
O.CT S3 Biturbo based on the Audi S3 Picture Gallery
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Rex Accelero, a tuner that is not yet as well known as Brabus or Carlsson, unveiled its latest creation: a new wide body for the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG. The main idea of the kit is the extensions: the front fenders have been extended by 2.5 inches per side while the rear fenders have been extended by 2.75 inches.
Due to the fact that the vehicle you see is a prototype, the engine remained the same 5.5 liter V8 engine capable to deliver 360 hp, but don’t worry, according to the manufacturer the modifications will boost the engine to 500 hp taking out in this way the ”standard” SLK55 AMG. The kit consists of a new hood with a mean look, a re-designed front bumper, new side sills, a re-designed rear bumper with integrated carbon fiber air diffuser for better stability and a carbon fiber trunk spoiler.
Also, a new H&R sport springs system was installed lowering the car with over 25 millimeters. Although we said that the car is only a prototype, the good news is that the manufacturer says it will be accepting orders beginning in September.
IMSA, a German tuner specializing in high-end sport cars such as Lamborghini, unveiled today its latest tuning kit for the Audi RS6 Avant. The new program consists in a power boost of 70 hp, a modest one if we think at the 715 hp Audi RS6 Avant by B&B or the 702 hp RS6 Avant by MTM. However, the vehicle can sprint from 0-60 mph in just 4.3 seconds, that’s 0.1 seconds faster than the Kicherer Mercedes SL63 AMG. The sprint from 0-124 mph is made in 13.8 seconds.
In order to obtain these performance figures the tuner added new high-flow air intakes as well as a new exhaust system. A new suspension system was also added, lowering the car with up to 25 millimeters, providing better stability at high speeds.
A car that goes this fast also has to be able to well. To accomplish this, a new set of brake discs were mounted, measuring 14” in front and 13.8” the back as well as new 20” ultra-light alloy wheels.
It looks like the new Dodge Challenger will be a good exercise for the tuning houses. After it received a turbo package from Hennessey, the new Dodge Challenger SRT8 received some attention from another tuner, Platinum Motorsport. The vehicle features a new set of black AGETRO S250 alloy wheels with 20-inch diameter in the front and 22-inch on the rear.
With these new black wheels and a black exterior, this looks like what should have been the new Knight Rider!
Platinum Motorsport launches new AGETRO S250 wheels for Dodge Challenger Picture Gallery
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Tired of your Bmw’s M-Pack aero kit? If you are, we got great news. AC Schnitzer released a new body kit specially created for the BMW 1-Series vehicles fitted with the M-Pack. The new kit consists in a front lip spoiler, new side sills, and a new stylish rear bumper featuring a rear air diffuser with integrated exhaust system. The body kit is completed with the 19-inch alloy wheels featuring AC Schnitzer’s signature design.
The tuning company offers not only has new upgrades like a new suspension system, but also some engine improvements like the 135i’s engine can be upgraded from 306 to 360 hp. No words about the price yet.
AC Schnitzer launches new body kit for the Bmw 1-Series M-Pack Coupe&Cabrio Picture Gallery
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