German tuner Senner Tuning AG has taken the Audi S5 V8 FSI and given it a new body kit and slightly more power. Aerodynamic improvements came through a large air inlet on the new front spoiler, new front grille, a rear spoiler lip and a rear carbon-look apron. Four steel exhaust tailpipes make it even meatier.

The 4.2 V8 White Beast gets a modest power bump from the standard 260 kW (349 bhp / 354 PS) up to 282 kW (378 bhp / 384 PS) and 475 Nm through things like a performance air filter and exhaust system. Top speed is now 285 km/h.

The suspension is lowered by 40mm at the front and 35mm at the rear. It squats on 9×21″ and 10,5×21″ front and rear polished light alloy diamond black wheels. Wrapping those up are 255/30 R21 and 295/25 R21 Hankook S1 Evo tyres.

The interior has strong carbon fibre finishes to emphasise the car’s performance abilities. Senner charges €18,990 (US$25,338) for the package, including technical inspection costs.

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Hummer may be dead, but that hasn’t stopped GeigerCars from unveiling the H2 Bomber.

Designed to be the ultimate off-road vehicle, the Bomber features Mattracks 88M1-A1 rubber tracks (8.5″ x 20″ wheels with 305/60 tires are standard). Measuring 150cm (59.1″) long and 40cm (15.7″) wide, the tracks “guarantee unrivalled traction on virtually any type of terrain, whether the vehicle is needed for agriculture, emergency services or expedition.”

Besides the tracks, the H2 has a matte silver paint job (with Air Force themed lettering) and a roof box with Hella lights. Inside, Geiger installed a sunroof, a Kenwood navigation system, and a rear seat entertainment system.

Power comes from a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 398 bhp (297 kW / 404 PS) and 574 Nm (423 lb-ft) of torque. If that doesn’t float your boat, an LPG Autogas system (with a 155 liter fuel tank) is also available.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a car fitted with Mattracks.  Subaru debuted the WRX STI TRAX at the SEMA show in Las Vegas last year.

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The standard Volkswagen Scirocco R has 195 kW (261 bhp / 265 PS) on tap and it pulls 350 Nm (258 lb-ft). Those figures have been bumped up in three levels by B&B.

At Level 1 changes were made to the ECU and the electronic injection was optimised amongst other things. Power and torque increased to 228 kW (306 bhp / 310 PS) and 410 Nm at 1,900 rpm respectively. A Vmax of 275 km/h (171 mph) is quoted.

Level 2 bumps this a little further by modifying the exhaust downpipe, optimising air induction, air flows, ignition and fuel injection. As a consequence 238 kW (320 bhp / 324 PS) was released and 435 Nm (321 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000 rpm realised. Top speed increases slightly to 279 km/h (173 mph).

The last state of tune, Level 3, uses a special B&B turbo, sport exhaust and air intake in addition to previous and other changes. Maximum power then goes on to reach 266 kW (357 bhp / 362 PS) and peak torque sits at 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) at 2,600 rpm. Accordingly top velocity increases to 280 km/h (174 mph).

All these modifications utilise the same 2.0-litre TSI engine. Prices are €1,198 for Level 1, €2,798 for Level 2 and €7,998 at Level 3.

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U.S. based tuner Vorsteiner has previewed a brand new aerodynamic kit for the BMW X6 M. The BMW X6 M VRS Aero Package is made from resin pre-impregnated, vacuum-formed carbon fibre which makes it 30% stiffer and stronger than the equivalent wet-lay product.

From the add-on carbon fibre front spoiler, which increases front-end downforce, to the rear end pieces, the kit is well thought out and extensive. The carbon fibre bonnet is 40% lighter than the factory unit and keeps hot air away from the engine. The roof spoiler improves air flow over the top, working with the deck lid rear spoiler which directs air along the rear end. A rear diffuser with big fins rounds things off.

The car rendered here is using branded V-102 brushed aluminium wheels measuring 23-inches with Michelin tyres.

The X6 M VRS Aero Package will be available from this summer.

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Russian tuners TopCar are showing off their package of modifications for the Porsche Panamera called the “Stingray.”

The interior uses a carbon trim with a checkerboard look.  Combined with the perforated, quilted nappa leather the interior features many different patterns.

Its exterior features a new front bumper, carbon fiber hood, skirts, and rear 2-part spoiler, bumper, and diffuser.  Finishing trim includes tailamp covers and carbon fiber look window reveal mouldings. The company claims the aerodynamics are significantly improved over the stock vehicle with these changes.

The engine has been retuned to produce 542 horsepower (550 PS / 405 kW), though these changes were not detailed.  A new exhaust was also fitted.

The TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray will debut at Dream Car 2010 in Moscow on April 2, before getting a wider introduction at Top Marques Monaco on April 15.

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Here is a teaser video with some more images of the upcoming Hennessey Performance Venom GT.

You know an automaker is ambitious when their aim is to make the Bugatti Veyron look slow. Hennessey Performance – going by the very telling initials HP – has equipped the Venom GT with a V8 engine (displacement unspecified) that can be tuned to the customer’s liking, beginning at 725 hp, with 1,000 and 1,200 hp variants rounding out the three options.

The numbers are worthy of being locked in a padded room. The top speed of 440 km/h (272 mph) soundly beats the Veyron’s 408 km/h (254 mph). The 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) sprint takes only 2.4 seconds.

The car is light, coming in at 2400 lbs (1088 kg), which can account for a lot of the performance. But still, to slow the thing down, it needs massive brakes, and is fitted with 14-inch carbon brake rotors (6-piston calipers at the front, 4-piston for the rear wheels).

Price? $600,000 or €438,000 or £398,000. Expensive, yes, but likely one of the best bang-for-your-buck deals around.

The Hennessey Performance Venom GT will debut on March 30th and will be shown to the public at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK in July – as appropriately named a venue as you can imagine.

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German tuners Enco Exclusive have developed a new set of modifications for the Audi Q5.  Although parts can be purchased separately, the full kit retails for €11,568.

The package put together for the five-door is meant to reflect a similar look as the Enco Q7, though there are distinct differences between the two bumpers.  LED daytime running lights have been built in alongside enlarged air inlets, and a new hood lays above it all.  New sidesills lead to a remodeled rear that now includes a rear spoiler and dual oval exhaust pipes seen on the Q7.

Carbon fiber has been used throughout the interior.  Also thrown into the mix are 10×22-inch monoblock wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires.  Wheels come standard in silver and can be painted if desired.

You can read about the individual price of the parts in the press release below.  The Enco Exclusive Audi Q5 is now available for order from the tuner.

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Volkswagen has officially launched the new R GmbH performance subsidiary.

Meant to meet the “increased global demand for individualized vehicles with contemporary sportiness and exclusivity”, the subsidiary will handle sales and development of high performance and Exclusive (aka Individual) models. In essence, R GmbH is Volkswagen’s answer to BMW’s M and Mercedes’ AMG divisions.

Described as the “specialist for sporty exclusive models from Volkswagen in the future,” R GmbH has already taken responsibility for the Scirocco R, the Golf R, the R-Line design packages, and the aforementioned Exclusive range.

Based in Warmenau, Germany (near VW’s Wolfsburg headquarters) R GmbH employs a staff of more than 350 people. In the future, the subsidiary promises to intensely the sportiness of Volkswagen R models.

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The Ferrari California has had its power boosted and its performance systems improved again by tuner Novitec Rosso. A previous programme took the car up to 368kW (500mhp). From the factory the 2+2-seater’s 8-cylinder motor develops 338 kW (453 bhp / 460 PS) and 485 Nm (358 lb-ft).

Technical highlights include the use of a mechanical supercharger, a custom intake manifold and larger injectors as well as a water-to-air intercooler. A Novitec Rosso stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with sport catalysts was installed and the ECU remapped.

The baby Ferrari now boasts 446 kW (598 bhp / 606 PS) developed at 7,900 rpm. Maximum torque goes up to 603 Nm (445 lb-ft) at 5,500rpm. The 0 – 100 km/h sprint takes just under 3.8 seconds and top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).

Some of the suspension work includes sport springs that can be lowered by 35 millimeters and a hydraulic lift system that can raise the front of the car by 40 millimeters for better navigation of everyday obstacles like speed bumps.

Aerodynamic and styling changes include new rocker panels with integrated airfoils and black side markers, a rear diffuser, rear spoiler lip and carbon fibre rear molding. Wheels are 9Jx21 size in front and 11.5Jx22 at the rear, shod with 255/30 ZR 21 and 315/25 ZR 22 Pirelli tyres respectively.

Novitec Rosso has a comprehensive interior customisation programme to suit any taste and size pocket.

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Cargraphic has unveiled a new styling package for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.

Consisting of a rear valence and a stainless steel exhaust system, the package (€2,495) evokes the rear-end of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Of course, to complete the Diesel to Turbo transformation, you’ll also need the front valance and side skirts.

If you feel inclined to boost the diesel’s performance, Cargraphic offers a revised ECU module (€995). It enables the 3.0-liter V6 to produce 290 PS (213 kW / 286 hp) and 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque – up from 240 PS (176 kW / 237 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque.

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