The 2008 Volvo V70 has not even been officially unveiled yet, but German tuning specialist Heico Sportiv already offers a pair of new tuning programs for the models with 2.4D (163 bhp) and D5 (185 bhp) diesel engines. It is available for the 2008 Volvo XC70, too.

By reprogramming the engines’ ECUs, Heico Sportiv raises their maximum power output, reducing the V70’s zero to 100 km/h acceleration time to impressive 7.6 seconds.

The engines also breathe easier with the help of Heico Sportiv’s twin-outlet stainless-steel exhaust system with oval tips in 120×74mm diameter. There is also a four-pipe 76 mm exhaust with modified silencer for the T6 model.

The tuning program is finished with new suspension kit lowering the vehicle by about 30 mm and two sets of the VOLUTION V. (5 spokes) in dimensions 8×18″, 8×19″ and 8,5×20″ and VOLUTION X. (10 spokes) wheels in dimensions 8×18″.

Back in 2006 most Porsche fans were rubbing their hands in anticipation of the new Porsche 911 Targa but some were left disappointed to discover the 911 Targa only had a large sliding roof rather than an actual removable roof.

VeloTech of Paso Robles, California in the USA has the solution for roughly USD 10,000 and can transform your current 911 Convertible to be a true targa. The new carbon fiber roof can be partly removed to reveal the roll-cage / B pillar and wrap-around rear window. VeloTech, a Euro brand turbo-charger firm, announced at last year’s SEMA show that if they can drop the price to USD 6,000 the demand will follow.

The targa came about after US government set some strict safety regulations in the 1960’s about top-down driving which made it impossible car manufacturers to continue making traditional cloth-top convertibles. In due time manufacturers raised the safety of their soft-top convertibles to meet the new safety regulations resulting in the return of the cabrio.

Fast and Furious movie will have some interesting cars to show. Star of the movie will be definitely a Mine’s R35 GT-R. Besides GT-R there will be also some top German cars like TechArt GTsport Porsche Cayman and Porsche Carrera GT3.

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Nissan GT-R R32 with RB26 NUR-N1 engine and TRUST T517Z turbine kit. Extremely clean GT-R looks so hot with this special red color (don’t know exactly which color is this). Gold Volk TE37 wheels.

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Nissan Skyline BNR34 GT-R V-spec 2 with 18inch Rays Volk CE28N wheels, Nismo Carbon pillar panel, front, side Clear lens and front lip. It has mostly Impul products such as height adjustable suspension, front pipe, Impul Blast 2 muffler and Hi-Power computer. Only air cleaner is Blitz SUS power.

Toyota Corolla Trueno AE86 is 25 years old car but still very interesting for drifters and also for time attacks. This hachiroku is tunned by C2 Auto and it has a lot of goodies installed like HKS Cams, TODA head gasket, cam gears, Black Top ITB’s, HKS Hi Power Exhaust and so on. Check their site for full mod list.