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.

Cargraphic has revealed a tuning package for the Porsche Panamera Turbo that takes this five-door GT from a standard 368 kW (500 PS / 493 bhp) up to 405kW (550 PS / 542 bhp). Extra power was attained through a DME control unit and two sport air filters that allow more air for the turbo to use.

The tuner has kept Porsche’s 7-speed PDK transmission and it places this power well on the road through the AWD system. Cargraphic says the car will go from 0 – 100km/h in under four seconds. We can’t help but wonder if a possible official Panamera Turbo S would offer similar figures.

Personalisation options include the wheels which start with the 19-inch IS-ONE type and go up to 22-inch forged wheels. They can even let buyers choose what colour these rims can be.

The kit is priced at €1,495 (US$2,045) including VAT.

German firm SpeedArt have released their latest tuner job of the Porsche 997 Turbo.  The SpeedArt BTR-II 650 EVO features a horsepower boost of 150 PS (110 kW / 148 hp), and torque increase of 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

This brings output to 650 PS (478 kW / 641 hp) and up to 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque.  If the overboost function is still available, that could potentially raise torque to a maximum 699Nm.  These power figures were achieved by changing the engine’s computer, and using larger VTG turbochargers.  New headers, catalytic converters and tailpipes are part of the sport exhaust.  A new air filter and bigger intercoolers were also used.

The result is a 0-100 km/h time of 3.2 seconds, and a new top speed of over 330 km/h (205 mph).

Needless to say, these speeds mean the brakes might run a bit hotter when used.  For that, the company designed a front bumper that provides more air to the brakes.  Also attached is a new front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, and adjustable rear wing.

Engineers installed an adjustable sport suspension.  To reduce weight, the company used Light Spoke Competition (LSC) forged twin-spoke wheels.  The wheels measure 8.5×20″ front and 12×20″ rear, and are available in several different colors.

Other available options include a new steering wheel with paddle shifters to control the PDK transmission.  Carbon fiber sport seats are availble in fabric, leather, and Alcatara, with the textiles available for other parts of the interior.  Carbon fiber trim is also used.

Engineers working with Swiss luxury auto tuners Mansory have completed work on a new upgrade package for the Porsche 997 Carrera Turbo.  Once installed, the kit will cause more than a few heads to turn, with some enjoying the new look, and purists disregarding the new look as somewhat sacreligious.

The car has a new front skirt, and carbon fiber lip and splitter.  Sidesills are not mentioned by the firm, but appear to be congruent with the modified design.  They lead back to a completely redone back end that combines a new exhaust and added air outlets.  A remodeled rear spoiler rests on the decklid, and is made from carbon fiber.

Mansory commissioned a handcrafted interior with upgrades to the stock materials used by Porsche.  Like the carbon fiber exterior, the leather interior can be customized.

Upgrades to the engine include a new exhaust manifold along with two silencers.  The car rides on one-piece 20-inch silver rims, measuring 8.5- and 12-inches.  These rims can also be used on the 987 Cayman and Boxster.

Pricing was not announced for the package.

German tuner 9ff is set to present their second independent complete vehicle at the Essen Motor Show next weekend. Based on the potent 997 Turbo, the 9ff Speed9 pays homage to the Porsche 356/ 1500S Speedster of 1955 and features a number of modifications that give it more power and handling prowess.

9ff is a bit shy with the details, but for the body the windshield has been shortened and the rear hump that houses the folding roof has been replaced with a flat hard cover for that speedster “level vehicle silhouette” look.

The bi turbo engine pushes out 478kW (650hp) and 890Nm at 2,850rpm. Engineers used a sports air filter, upgraded the ECU, installed a 9ff sports exhaust system including a new sports catalytic converter to achieve these results. It is driven by a Tiptronic gearbox with integrated paddles.

Improved handling will come from adjustable stabilisers on the front and rear axles, double springs and four aluminium spring plates. To stop it dead on its tracks is a 9ff brake system consisting of 380mm “compound” brake discs, 6-piston calipers and 9ff brake pads.

The aerodynamic package includes a front apron, side skirts and a rear apron. The interior boasts an alcantara dashboard, special 9ff Speed9 sports seats and a sports steering wheel. Most of the other bits and pieces can be customised to the buyer’s wishes.

Hopefully 9ff will also release performance figures when unveiling the car.

Tym Switzer’s tuning crew is at it again. After bringing the 588kW (800hp) Porsche GT2-based P800 to the world the brand came under pressure from customers of the AWD 911 Turbo (997TT) who wanted the same amount of power and performance from their cars.

Switzer was not about to let them head off elsewhere so the crew set about making the necessary changes to increase power from the standard 353kW (480hp) to the demanded 588kW (800hp). The car is now said to be capable of a sub-3 second 0 – 60mph time and a consistent 10.5 second quarter mile.

“The P800 kit for the GT2 evolved from the SLEDGEHAMMER project car that ran in the 9s last year,” said Tym, “that was a race-gas package, but as the program developed, we were able to move to a more streetable package and keep the factory DME, unlike the SLEDGEHAMMER, which used a stand-alone system. Other than that, everything that made the SLEDGEHAMMER so special is still right there in the P800 GT2, and it’s still right there in this 997.”

The package includes custom GT30 turbos that come with custom billet compressor wheels on ball-bearing center sections in lightweight stainless housings, custom intercoolers, ECU software, competition-style exhaust and headers, an upgraded carbon clutch package and an electronic boost control. All Switzer Performance dealers now have the package available for sale.

A remaking of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo coming out of France. Yes, it’s definitely worth a look.

The Cayenne Turbo Balrog is the work of car stylist Jeremie Paret, former editor-in-chief of the French luxury tuning magazine Modify, who last year branched out into a new business to start Balrog’s Garage.

Their first offering is this body kit for the Cayenne Turbo, where onto that canvass, for starters, is added a new grill, a set of side lights as well as ‘angel eyes’ fog lights. Balrog provides a new bumper for the Cayenne, which also improves intercooler function and helps cool down the front brakes a little more too.

The wide fenders will help fit bigger wheels to the Cayenne Turbo while the large lips and side skirts provide for some extroversion of the styling. A rear spoiler and diffuser improve aerodynamics as well as looks.

One wonders what this costs. But this is luxury tuning.

Right on the heels of the X6 M debut comes German tuner Hartge with a boogie-fied version of the monster SUV/Coupe. But tuning is all about the little details and this X6 xDrive35d diesel comes with a few fine flourishes.

The twin-turbo 3.0 liter diesel gets a working to the tune of 328 hp and 675 Nm of torque. That brings the 2,185 kg mass that is the X6 from 0 to 100 km/h in under 6 seconds, as opposed to the standard model’s time of 6.9. Hartge has measured the derestricted maximum speed at 256 km/h.

But the engine work is only a small part of the story. The aerodynamic kit made of PUR-RIM, an ultra-lightweight polyurethane plastic, helps make that sprint time and top speed possible. The kit includes a front spoiler and skirt at the back beholding an integrated diffuser and stainless-steel tailpipes in a quadrilateral shape. A Hartge suspension set also lowers the X6 by 30 mm.

All this is riding on Hartge’s 22-inch “Classic 2″ wheels fitted with 295/30ZR22 at the front and 335/25ZR22 tires at the rear. On the inside is a series of carbon paneling and parts, including a 3-spoke Hartge leather steering wheel.

The full Hartge package for the X6 xDrive35d will set you back 29,353.94 euros, all parts and labor included.

A Vette that looks European save for the four-eyed monster rear end that is very American muscle-looking?

Yeah, it works.

What is it called? Well, the design is by UgurSahinDesign and the engineering is done by Mallett and it has been given the Z03 Corvette moniker. Well, it is a conversion kit, not an actual model.

And what kind of converting is it doing? Well, they’re adding a Vortech supercharger kit, modified by Mallett, which pumps up the output on the LS7 (7.0 liter) V8 to 700 hp from the standard 512. Or you can opt for the APS Twin-Turbo Hammer Conversion which ups power to 999 horses.

The full-blast 999 hp version will set you back…let’s see, now, that’s 69,000 US dollars for the body conversion kit, not including the actual Corvette Z06, which you would have to buy yourself. Then there’s the 35,795 bucks for upping power to 999 horses – a princely sum, as they say.

If you want to save a few bucks, like say, 3,000, you can opt for the 700 hp version. Cheapskate, that one may be, to sacrifice 300 hp for only 3,000 bucks. But, hey, if these guys are handing out horsepower at 10 bucks a point, suddenly this all sounds very affordable.

For more details, see source link with the press release.

For the purpose of reducing emissions and energy consumption, the UK has turned into a somewhat hostile social environment as the government imposes increasingly stringent taxation upon motorist, particularly those with vehicles in the luxury segment.

In response, famous BMW supported tuner, Alpina, has taken the 2.0-liter twin turbo diesel from BMW’s 123d model, tweaked it to produce 10 more horsepower and stuck it in their E92 3-Series Coupe.

As a result, the increased hp and lighter engine means an overall power-to-weight ratio of 146hp per tonne – virtually matching BMW’s own 330d Coupe. The car is capable of 152mph and 0-62mph in 6.9 secs and yet the official fuel consumption and emission figures tell a very different story: 52.3mpg (overall EU) and 143g/km! (manual trans).

This year only 100 units of the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe will be available in the UK.