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Mercedes SL gets a whole safari-worth of materials from Vilner

Jonathon Ramsey — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:43:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Etc., Europe, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury

Bulgarian tuner Vilner has done a job on the interior of the previous-generation Mercedes-Benz SL and left almost no surface untouched. Calling it "one of their bravest projects," the standard leather has been replaced with either antiqued brown Nappa leather or crocodile hide, the plastics have been covered in Alcantara with the same material lining the roof, and the wood has been redone, in some cases painted by hand, to match the decor.

And although the firm says its changes have made the convertible "not seem that flamboyant," it does also sport lasers in the doors that beam Vilner's logo. The press release below has the rest of the details.

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Ford picks Fiesta ST, Transit Connect as this year's SEMA darlings

Jonathon Ramsey — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:07:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Minivan/Van, Performance, Wagon, Marketing/Advertising, Work, Hatchback, Ford

SEMA is more than nine months away, but the reveille bugle for the show has just sounded with Ford's call to aftermarket companies for its project-vehicle program. The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST and 2014 Transit Connect van and wagon are the cars The Blue Oval wants to feature, but applicants can submit project vehicles for any product except the GT500, the Raptor, or anything from Lincoln.

Submissions must be completed in two parts, the first being an email to Ford with an overview of the project, like vehicle theme, promotional plan and location display. The second part must be mailed in on company letterhead and gets down to the nuts and bolts of the vision and the provision of company bona fides. The complete proposal is due on March 1, winners will be notified by May 1. Click the link below to get all the details, and for show attendees, get ready to see some funky Fiestas and wild shaggin' wagons in Las Vegas come November.

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Nissan GT-R given the velvet glove interior treatment by Vilner

Seyth Miersma — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:01:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, China, Europe, Nissan, Design/Style

Bulgarian customizing house Vilner is good at creating evocative, high-quality, one-off vehicle interiors for its deep-pocketed customers. It is not, however, particularly adept at composing intelligible press releases in English. (Seriously, even if you don't generally look through pressers, this one is worth your two minutes.)

The subject in question this time is a Nissan GT-R with a distinct dragon motif. Created for a wealthy Chinese client, this Year of the Dragon Godzilla has impressive quilting in the shape of scales, a monstrous and complexly embroidered dragon on the headliner, a similar treatment inside the trunklid and red accents as far as the eye can see. The matte white finish you see is some kind of wrap, rather than paint, as Vilner makes it clear (in an unclear way) that this GT-R started out as a red one.

We're told that performance via horsepower to the wheels has been increased, as well. A new exhaust is the only performance upgrade that is specifically called out.

The gallery of mostly interior images is worth a look. Just try not to get creeped out by the dead-eyed, red-sneakered model that pops up in a few of them.

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Ford teases five SEMA-bound Focus ST concept cars

Seyth Miersma — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:31:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA Show, Performance, Hatchback, Ford

Ford has revealed a few images of five tuned Focus ST concepts that will be shown off at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this month. None of this group of five is overly subtle, which would run counter to the spirit of SEMA itself, and all hope to highlight the performance nature of Ford's newest hot hatch. In no particular order then, here are the quick-and-dirty facts on each car, in advance of the full details out of Vegas:

2013 Ford Focus ST by Tanner Foust Racing (top): X Games warrior Tanner Foust wanted his ST to be able to go from work to the track, while not being too harsh for commuting in Southern California. A body kit, MagnaFlow exhaust and fully adjustable front and rear suspension have been added.
2013 Ford Focus ST by Bojix Design (upper left): The Bojix Design car stands out mostly for its eye-catching orange paint, black hood and low-rider stance. Upgraded brakes and coil-over springs are noted performance adds.
2013 Ford Focus ST by M&J Enterprises (upper right): M&J partnered with Ford, Cosworth LLC for ultimate performance. Ford Racing engine and suspension upgrades result in an aggressively fast car putting out some 330 horsepower.
2013 Ford Focus ST by Galpin Auto Sports (lower left): The sinister Galpin car, rocking some shockingly green wheels, was meant as a rally car-inspired build. The menacing looks of the body kit are backed by methanol injection and larger brakes, creating a car that the tuner claims is rally-ready.
2013 Ford Focus ST by Steeda Autosports (lower right): Steeda has added its own "G-Trac" suspension to its SEMA Focus, as well as Brembo brakes and a custom 19-inch wheel and tire package.

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Gemballa reveals new Porsche 991-based GT convertible

Jonathon Ramsey — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:01:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Pontiac, Luxury

Gemballa went through the ringer last year, but rebounded with products that signal a complete turnaround. The latest is the recently-released Porsche 911 Carrera S with a Gemballa GT aerodynamics and technology package. Aero-wise, it includes carbon fiber additions beginning with a front bumper wearing the classic Gemballa air intake design and a lower, angrier splitter. New side skirts run from wheel to wheel, the final piece being a rear bumper in three sculpted horizontal sections featuring a rear diffuser tucked between six rectangular exhaust tips.

No engine mods have been made, but the technology part of the tune - springs that are 30 millimeters shorter yet still able to work with the PASM system - is claimed to make the car faster. Bringing things to a halt is a new Brembo brake system hiding behind 21-inch GForged wheels that are lighter than Porsche's standard 20-inchers.

The Gemballa GT aero kit runs €19,860 ($26,070 U.S.), which includes paint and installation if you happen to be in Germany, and we're assuming that includes the suspension modification, brakes and sport exhaust. The GForged wheels are another €9,895 ($12,989 U.S.) depending on your choice of tire. Check out the press release below for more info, and the photo gallery above for all the angles.

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Mini Coupe made lighter, more powerful by Revozport

Jonathon Ramsey — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:58:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Coupe, Performance, China, Mini

Revozport is a Chinese tuner, but one of its tuning arms reaches all the way to the UK. To reward itself for getting a particular ISO certification, its UK office put together the Revozport Mini Targa Raze, a program applicable to either the Mini Coupe or Roadster.

It might be a smidge OTT, but it's not a bad job. With the help of Targa racing the motor gets ramped up to 250 horsepower, a 69-hp boost, to propel a car that is 66 pounds lighter, having swapped in 23 carbon and kevlar parts like the roof panel, vented hood and rear bumper and a titanium cat-back exhaust. The track front and rear is also 15 mm wider to fill out those new arches.

No price has been mentioned, but if you're in Zhuhai, China in October you'll get a chance to see it in person. If that's a bridge too far, there's a press release below with more details.

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AC Schnitzer works over BMW's new 6 Series Gran Coupé [w/video]

Jonathon Ramsey — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:58:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, Videos, BMW, Luxury

German powerhouse tuner AC Schnitzer has spent some time fettling the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé, the result being a 360-horsepower 640i sedan with all the restraint of a Mako shark. The additional grunt adds up to 40 hp for the 640i and 47 hp for the 640d, with said grunt made more finely tuned as it rides on Schnitzer's own spring kit and wheels that range from 19 to 21 inches in diameter.

Eight-piston calipers up front should provide plenty of stopping power and trademark Schnitzer bits like the prognathous skirting and exhaust tips will let everyone know that this BMW means serious business.

Have a read of the press release and check out the video below, and try not to fear it in the gallery of high res photos.

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Vilner breathes new life into classic Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda

Jonathon Ramsey — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:03:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Europe, Mercedes-Benz, Design/Style, Luxury

Now that we're familiar with Bulgarian tuner Vilner Studio, we shouldn't be surprised by the generous application of quilted leather in its latest project, the Mercedes-Benz W113 Gentle Pagoda.

A comprehensive luxification of a Pagoda-roofed SL, two-tone leather in cafe and latte hues are cross-stitched throughout the cabin, and set off with chrome, aluminum and a mahogany-rimmed steering wheel. Incredibly, the nicest part of the car could be the trunk, which is so well turned out you'd need to think about which valuables are worthy of putting in it. Take a closer look at it in the photo gallery above.

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ABT introduces 240-HP tuned VW Beetle

Jonathon Ramsey — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:01:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Specialty

Maybe you want a Volkswagen Beetle that does more than merely get noticed. Maybe you want a Beetle that... provokes. If so, you need to give German tuner ABT Sportsline a call.

Tweaks are made to the 2.0-liter turbo that add 40 horsepower. A front spoiler, wheels anywhere from 18 to 20 inches, and oval tailipes boost the aggression. Headlight covers make it look mean, and the "carbon-look deco set" with red trim makes it unforgettable.

The result is the Beetle Limousine 5CO, and if you're a configurating kind of guy, then ABT will let you toy around with the options. Otherwise there's a press release if you scroll below and a high-res gallery above.

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Vilner adds wood paneling to Land Rover Defender

Jonathon Ramsey — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:03:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, SUV, Land Rover, Luxury, Off-Road

Bulgarian tuner Vilner has some kind of Luxo-Ray that fires munitions packed with at least two tons of quilted leather and Alcantara, then aims it at just about everything as soon as it can be reloaded. The latest target is the Land Rover Defender Wood, making this the second time in a year that the Defender has come into Vilner's sights.

Last time they only hit it with one barrel and left the floorboards and cargo area covered in black carpeting. This time they unloaded both barrels, so in addtion to black-and-brown Nappa leather and Alcantara wrapping everything from the sport seats to the third brake light, Vilner's added leather arm rests, wood paneling underfoot and a new treatment for its 600-watt "Ground Zero" sound system that all but eliminates usable cargo space.

Oh, and the whole thing is soundproofed. So that no one can hear you scream at your passengers to remove their dark-soled shoes and not eat, drink or touch anything.

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Germany's Reifen Koch tunes the Ford Mustang

Zach Bowman — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:32:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Europe, Ford, Design/Style

If you happen to have a stale 2010 Ford Mustang GT laying around, Reifen Koch may be able to spice it up for you. For €8,000 (a shave over $10,500 at current conversion rates), the company will slap on a Cervini body kit, composed of a revised front fascia, sills and the tail treatment seen above. The "Konquistador" package also includes a side-exit exhaust system, a full KW coilover kit and a hydraulic axle-lift system to help owners overcome pesky speed bumps and other obstacles, though it would seem those bits will cost you extra.

There's no word on whether the system can help you overcome the crippling knowledge that your pony remains powered by the stock boat-anchor 4.6-liter V8, however. For reasons that remain unclear, Reifen Koch left the lump untouched, meaning the kitted Mustang is still left with a comparatively anemic 315 horsepower. For reference, the 2013 Mustang GT pours 420 ponies to the back tires.

Speaking of rubber, the tuner seems to believe a smart set of wheels and tires are a suitable substitution for performance, saying their Mustang boasts "one of the greatest combinations of wheels and tires." Behold, the Ford Mustang Hyperbole Edition. Hit the jump for the full press blast.

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TechArt previews new Porsche 911 upgrades ahead of Geneva

Drew Phillips — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:28:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Porsche

With the introduction of the new 991-series Porsche 911, a multitude of tuners have been hard at work over the last several months tweaking and customizing the latest iteration of Stuttgart's legendary rear-engined sports car. One of those tuners, TechArt, first previewed their take on the new Porsche 911 back in September, but they are now are ready to officially debut the car at the Geneva Motor Show next week.

TechArt has never been one to shy away from changing up the appearance of the Porsche 911 (the TechArt GTStreet RS we recently drove is evidence of that), and the same goes for the newest model. The German tuner has given the car a new look with a more aggressive front fascia and integrated splitter, a fixed rear spoiler and lightweight 20 and 21-inch wheel options. An upgraded exhaust system is also available, as well as custom interior pieces like a three-spoke steering wheel and carbon fiber trim.

We'll have a closer look at the Techart Porsche 911 when we hit the show floor next week, and we'll be sure to bring you plenty of photos. Until then, check out the gallery above or hit the jump for the official press release from TechArt.

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eGarage interviews Akira Nakai of RWB in latest video

Jonathon Ramsey — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, Japan, Videos, Porsche, Specialty, Luxury

Akira Nakai is the man behind the tuner RWB - Rauh-Welt Begriff, which is loosely translated as "Rough World Concept," and he doesn't often climb out from under one of the 930 or 964 Porsches he's working on. His original shop in Japan is now 20 years old and he still works in the same building, even though his tuning ethos has caught on hot enough to provide other shops around the world.

He's a car nut, simply, and he makes nutty - in a good way - cars. The guys at eGarage got him away from a project long enough to say a few words about what he does, what he thinks, and what he'll be doing until he dies. Even though he speaks a different language, he sums all of us up nicely. Check him out in the video premiering exclusively on Autoblog after the jump.

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Liberty Walk shows us how Japan does Lamborghini customs

Jonathon Ramsey — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:02:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, Japan, Lamborghini, Luxury

Anywhere you find rabid car culture you'll find rabid tuners. Japan's no different, where the make-it-hotter ethos applies to everything. When it comes to Lamborghini, Chrysler, and yes, even the Suzuki Every kei car, Wataru Kato's 18-year-old Liberty Walk shop wants to be the last word in entertainment - not only for owners, but also for visitors.

Liberty Walk designs its own parts and applies them to a range of vehicles that go from the understated to the unbelievable. Kato says he wants his shop to be an amusement park for kids who just want to be around supercars. (We assume he means kids of all ages.)

Follow the jump for a video showcasing his work. If we make it there, we might start by asking to play with Kato's white Ferrari F40...

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Vilner takes to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class like it owns the place

Jonathon Ramsey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:01:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, SUV, Europe, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury

No brand escapes the keen tuning eye of Bulgarian tuner Vilner, from the Camaro that first brought them to our attention, to the Scion iQ and Land Rover Defender that's kept them there. This time it's a take on the Mercedes G-Class that takes Cinderella for its inspiration.

This might not be the Cinderella you're familiar with, however. Apparently in the Bulgarian version the fictional princess has a serious craving for leather, and leather, and, um, leather, along with a little chrome and Alacantara, followed by a generous helping of leather.

In the words of Vilner, it's "a beautiful fairy tale." You can decide for yourself with a read of that fairy tale after the jump, and high-res look at it in the gallery of images above.

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This is what a 217-mph BMW 7 Series looks like

Jonathon Ramsey — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:02:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, Europe, BMW, Luxury

Take one BMW 7 Series, hand it over to Germany's TuningWerk, ask for the second-stage tune that the company characterizes as "a little revitalization," and the sedan you get back will top out at 720 horsepower, 803 pound-feet and 217 miles per hour.

The super stormer gets bigger, lighter brakes, a new sound system, a sport exhaust, and a weight-loss totaling 264 pounds, The eight-speed transmission is swapped for a beefier unit with either five or six speeds. It all makes getting from zero to 62 mph a minor inconvenience, taking but 3.5 seconds.

If all that's too much - and at €198,000 ($274,982 U.S.) it may be - you can hold steady at the Stage One tune that raises the game to "just" 530 hp and 546 lb-ft. There's more info in the presser after the jump.

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Germany's Design-World Marko Mennekes takes on the Ford Mustang

Jonathon Ramsey — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:56:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Ford

Design-World Company in Sundern, Germany is offering to turn your Ford Mustang into what you see above for just €12,150 ($17,091 U.S.). That will get you a 23-horsepower bump (to 435 hp) as well as the wheels, a "thread undercarriage" from H&R, and "the main accomplishment" which appears to be the grinding and varnishing of plastic parts and the lively paint scheme.

There's more information in the press release after the jump, but good luck making sense of it, or there's always the gallery of high-res photos... and then a call to your Swiss banker to get this metallic orange and black and white party started, right?

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Kicherer blacks out the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Noah Joseph — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:03:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 Supersport GT by Kicherer - Click above for high-res image gallery

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG isn't exactly subtle to begin with, but Kicherer's take on the theme is decidedly more... stealthy. For starters, the German tuner wrapped the car in matte black vinyl for a more subdued look. It then replaced the big Silver Star in the mouth with a blacked-out blank grille that looks like a baleen whale's mouth. And while the rims on the 20-inch wheels (21 in the back) are polished for a little contrast, the spokes get a blackout treatment as well. Matte-finish carbon fiber trim and aero pieces complete the overall package.

Underhood, the engine has been tuned from the stock 563 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque up to 621 horsepower (equivalent to 630 on the metric scale, hence the 63 moniker) and 516 lb-ft. That's good for a claimed 3.5-second sprint to 62 mph and a 199 mph top end. Have a closer look in the gallery below.

Gallery: Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 Supersport GT by Kicherer

[Source: Kicherer]

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Bulgarian tuner Vilner kicks the Chevy Camaro's interior up a few notches

Jonathon Ramsey — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:59:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Europe, Chevrolet, Luxury

The Vilner Chevrolet Camaro - Click either image for high-res image gallery

You can admit it: None of you thought "the perfect Camaro" would come from Bulgarian tuner Nasko Vilner. Neither did we. Vilnus owns a company that designs vehicle interiors, and as the first Bulgarian with a 2010 Chevy Camaro - a V6 manual - he decided he needed to do something special with it.

Vilner has focused his efforts inside, slathering just about everything in Nubuck and Nappa, with accent lighting and hints of chrome here and there, like the filigreed door handle. He didn't leave the outside completely alone, swapping the front brakes for eight-piston units and switching LEDs for the halogens. It won't be to everyone's taste, but it's ain't half bad and the workmanship appears to be top notch. It's also got one of the best intros to a press release we've read in a while. You'll find that after the jump, and a gallery of high-res photos below.

Gallery: Vilner Chevrolet Camaro

[Source: Vilner]

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Renntech previews Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG-based C74 ahead of SEMA

Jonathon Ramsey — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:24:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury

Renntech C74 Konzept - Click above for high-res image gallery

Captured here auditioning for the role of World's Angriest C-Class is the Renntech C74 Konzept. Starting with a C63 AMG, the tuner added a body kit comprised of an aggressive carbon fiber front lip, spoiler and rear diffuser, along with 19- and 20-inch wheels. Under the hood the 6.2-liter AMG engine is goosed to 605 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque thanks to a upgraded internals, larger throttle bodies and a tweaked ECU, while carbon fiber stabilizer braces are fitted front and rear. And the "74"? That refers to the width of the rear track, where 11-inch, 305-series tires reside. The whole package ~~will run you~~ starts at $11,950 and can head north of $30,000 if you Biggie Size it. You can get the details after the jump.

Gallery: Renntech C74 Konzept

[Source: Renntech]

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