Kicherer has unveiled the new E 50 Coupe.

Based on the Mercedes E500, the car features a revised ECU module and a sports exhaust system. It enables the 5.5-liter V8 to produce 430 PS (316 kW / 424 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 42 PS (31 kW / 41 hp) and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft). While Kicherer declined to release performance data, they stated the E 50 can hit a top speed in excess of 250 km/h (155 mph).

In terms of styling, the E 50 boasts a carbon fiber ‘Kicherer Performance Series’ package. It includes a front lip spoiler, aggressive side skirts, a rear diffuser, and special mirror casings (a three-blade sports grille is optional). Elsewhere, the company added 20-inch RS-1 wheels and a high performance brake system (with six piston calipers and carbon composite discs).

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German Mercedes tuners Lorinser have released details and a new set of images for the E-Class coupe.  The aero kit is a bit different than what the company had indicated back in April with initial design sketches.

Amongst the changes are a new grille with one slit, instead of two, and a monocolor lower front bumper.  Side sills have been changed, along with rounder side mirrors.  An unexpected spoiler now hangs over the rear window.  At the same time, a rear bumper has a section in it that is now squared, not rounded, incorporating quad tailpipes and the rear diffuser.

Also included in the package is a set of LED daytime runners, and 20-inch one-piece alloy wheels.  New suspension springs lower the car by 30-mm, but they are adjustable.  Inside, aluminum pedals and leather-lined floor mats can be found.

Lorinser is also working on re-tuning the engine, but the performance upgrade is not yet available.  However, if the 330 km/h (205 mph) speedo is any indicator, the car could be capable of great things.

The Lorinser Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe aero kit will be available soon.

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RIDES has teamed up with LUX Design to create a one-off Hyundai Genesis Coupe for the SEMA Motor Show.

While details are limited, the car features a custom body kit with a new front fascia, a redesigned rear bumper, a modified grille, aggressive side skirts and vented fenders. The coupe also boasts orange paint from the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a matte black roof, smoked taillights, and 20-inch Vossen VF051 wheels wrapped in General Exclaim rubber.

Under the hood, RIDES equipped the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a Turbonetics GT-K 350 turbocharger and a Spearco front-mounted intercooler. Other performance tweaks include a GReddy Racing Ti-C turbo-back exhaust system, StopTech brakes, and an A’PEXi coilover suspension kit.

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California-based tuning outfit Rhys Millen Racing will be bringing their adapted mid-engined V8 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Las Vegas next month for the SEMA Show.  The company built their RM460 Genesis Coupe with the Genesis sedan’s 4.6-liter Tau V8 engine modified to produce 500 horsepower.

“We’ve enhanced the original performance features and created a rear hatch for complete engine access and viewing pleasure,” wrote company head Rhys Millen in a press release.  “Placing the Tau V8 in the middle of the Genesis Coupe’s architecture will improve vehicle handling, acceleration and braking and enhance the already dynamic driving experience.”

Engineers stripped out the rear seating, opting to place the V8 in its place.  The engine has a new management system, as well as upgraded pistons and throttle bodies.  With the engine compression ratio at 11.0:1, the tuners then mounted a five-speed sequential transmission from Mendeola.  Top speed is rated at 182 mph, but the driver can rein that power in with the StopTech performance brakes.

The RM460 comes with 20-inch wheels wrapped in Toyo T1R tires.  Carbon fiber was also used on the spoiler and rear hatch, which incorporates glass for viewing the engine.  Inside, the car features carbon fiber panels, and Alcantara and Chrono sports seats from Sparco.

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Brabus has unveiled their extensive range of tuning packages for Mercedes’ recently launched E-Class coupe.

With the AMG version in limbo, Brabus has decided to fill the void by introducing a 6.1-liter V8 engine which produces 462 hp (340 kW) and 615 Nm (453 lb-ft) of torque. Based on the E500’s 5.5-liter engine, Brabus engineers enlarge the engine’s displacement by 0.6-liters and add a billet crankshaft, larger pistons, and special four-valve cylinder heads with custom camshafts. The net result of this €29,000 ($39,723 USD) upgrade is a 0-100 km/h time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).

If that sounds a little steep, the company also offers performance packages for Mercedes’ other engines. The E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY can be outfitted with the €1,390 ($1,900 USD) D4 tuning kit which will boost its output from 204 hp (150 kW) to 235 hp (173 kW) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque. Likewise, the E350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY can be equipped with a D6 tuning kit which allows it to produce 272 hp (200 kW) and 590 Nm (435 lb-ft) of torque.

Other performance goodies include lowering springs, a height-adjustable coil-over sport suspension, and a high-performance braking system with six-piston aluminum calipers up front and four-piston aluminum calipers out back.

As always, Brabus offers a complete lineup of styling accessories including stainless-steel quad exhaust systems, a new front spoiler with LED daytime running lights, aggressive side skirts, and aluminum front quarter panels with integrated clear-coated carbon-fiber inserts. A variety of wheel packages are also available, they range in sizes from 17 to 20 inches and can be outfitted with either Pirelli or YOKOHAMA rubber.

The styling makeover carries over to the interior thanks to optional stainless-steel scuff plates, a BRABUS sport steering wheel, and exclusive Mastik leather and Alcantara upholstery.

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Canadian tuner MWDesign have begun a tuning programme for the BMW M3 Coupe (E92) which they have codenamed Darth Maul, presumably from the Star Wars Episode One baddie. Currently the programme is in stage 1. For now only a few pieces of kit have been installed in Jerez Black, the colour of the exterior. For starters there is an Amuse Ericsson front bumper with custom orange highlights.

Carbon fiber side vents continue with the custom orange colour, as do the carbon fiber side mirrors. A rear diffuser made from carbon fiber rounds off the major exterior changes. The black 20-inch rims with orange-accented centre caps are wrapped in 245/30/20 front tyres and 285/25/20 rubber at the rear. Interior details are rare but we are told that Darth Maul comes with a Fox Red interior trim.

The BMW M3, of any generation, is undoubtedly one of the most tuned sports cars of our time. The current car was launched in 2007 with a 4.0-litre V8 engine replacing the old 3.2-litre straight six. Despite the 800cc gain the new engine is 15kg lighter. Maximum power was increased from 343hp (252kW) to 420hp (309kW). Stay tuned for stage 2 of Darth Maul.

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German BMW tuners G Power claim to have built the fastest BMW Coupe ever created.  The company says the G-Power M6 Hurricane CS has a top speed of over 370 km/h.

Unfortunately, the outfit did not reveal where or when they measured this achievement.  Nor did they mention the M6 Hurricane’s exact top speed.  We can only hope this information will come out soon.

What we do know, is that this car certainly has the power credentials to achieve what G-Power says it can achieve.  It uses the same twin-supercharged V10 SK III RS found on their M5 Hurricane CS.  That car used the 750 hp engine to claim World’s Fastest Sedan last year, marking a top speed of 367.6 km/h.  The M6 should be able to top that, as it features a more aerodynamic body than the sedan.

Air is cooled down by a water-to-air cast-aluminum intercooler, and pushed into two ASA T1-316 belt-driven superchargers.  The company claims no typical supercharger lag with these units, saying that throttle response is immediate, as is the increase in torque.  Peak torque output is 800 Nm at about 5,000 rpm.  Weight was cut down everywhere, with upgrades made to the exhaust, the seats, and suspension.  A new carbon fibre wide-bodykit, with new front apron, vented bonnet, rockers, wheel arches, diffuser, rear apron, and rear wing, keeps the car on the ground.  Connecting the car to the road are Micheline Pilot Sport PS2 tires, wrapped around 19-inch custom light-alloys.  Carbon-ceramic brakes, and six-piston calipers, provides extreme deceleration.

The tire and wheel change was necessary for the speed tests.  G-Power says the 21-inch Silverstone Diamond wheels, and the normal tires used, would not survive beyond 340 km/h.

To make their point as emphatic as possible, the G-Power M6 Hurricane CS has a speedometer that reaches up to 400 km/h.  Pricing on the car starts at €360,000.

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Lorinser has tossed out some scanty details of its upcoming tuning kit for the 2010 Mercedes E-Class, and we’ve got the first leaked photos of the modified W212 Mercedes.

As seen in the previous sketches that have been released, a grille reminiscent of that worn by the C-Class Sport is used, transforming the front end of the new E-Class. The front spoiler is also more aggressive and features larger air intakes. Side skirting emphasizes the fender flares, and a set of Lorinser RS 9 light-alloy wheels fills the wheel wells. At the rear, a roof spoiler and rear bumper diffuser with quad exhaust outlets distinguish the muscular sedan’s tail.

The top-rated Lorinser E 500 will boast a healthy performance boost as well, thanks to new cams, an upgraded exhaust and revised engine control. Horsepower is up to 435, from the stock 388, with torque jumping from 530 Nm to 570. Lorinser claims a 280 km/h top speed. The tuner also plans upgraded versions of the diesel-powered E Class models. To help contain the additional power, the suspension has been lowered.

We’ve also got some sketches of the upcoming E Class Coupe, as repackaged by Lorinser. The performance modifications are reportedly similar to those of the sedan, but the coupe is more aggressively styled, with the drawings appearing to show a full widebody kit.

The Lorinser W212 E-Class modification program is expected to go on sale at the end of April.

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New York-based jewelry designers Tiret and British auto designers LSE, known for their two-door Range Rover conversions, have worked together to build the new Tiret Coupe. Based on the Range Rover Sport, the Tiret model is built with “diamonds and Swiss precision,” along with other luxe materials.

The SUV includes a surprising amount of diamonds built into the instrument cluster dials, with a luxurious “Tiret clock” built in. Tiret’s watchmaker Daniel Lazar designed the gauges and clock to give the vehicle a truly unique look and feel inside. The Nappa leather seats don’t hurt, either. For this model, engineers have built large, flared wheel arches to house the 22″ LSE alloys. Custom twin chrome tailpipes round out a package that includes LED lights, exclusive woodwork, and glass panoramic roof.

Unveiled a few days ago at Baselworld 2009 in Switzerland, the Tiret Coupe will have you asking, “What recession?”

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The folks over at Project Kahn have just sent out some photos of their Project Kahn Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe. Shown in Black Diamond, this version of the two-door was originally introduced back in July.

These new photos show the elegance of the DHC. The model already sold by Rolls Royce is meant to completely encompass the passenger in luxury, privacy, and quiet, while the driver is able to focus on the road with no distraction.

Project Kahn puts a highlight on the car with their Silver Mist wheel. The large, custom alloy measures 9.5″ by 22″ making it wider than the stock wheels. This is meant to give “a more sporty and aggressive feel.” They also have another, darker grey tone wheel available in the same size. The original Rolls Royce center cap fits in the new wheels.

If you buy the car through the tuner company, it will come new with Elm Cluster Veneer Wood paneling and dash, Rolls Royce embossed front headrests, Piano Black steering wheel spokes, iPod connector, and a polished front radiator grille. Lambs wool rugs are also included, but only the lord almighty knows how to get them clean. Make sure you wipe off your patent leather loafers before stepping in.

You can buy the Project Kahn Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe for £316.000, including taxes.

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