Monday, January 3, 2011

Kicherer SLS 63 CP renderings

Kicherer SLS 63 CP
Kicherer SLS 63 CP

Here’s another tuner from Germany who thinks the beautiful SLS AMG needs some customizing. Kircherer calls it their version of the legendary Pan-Am car, just like the SLS Panamericana by Gullwing America.
Looking at the SLS 63 CP it seems that Kicherer has no idea what the original Pan-am cars looked like, unlike the guys at Gullwing America.
Kicherer modifications to the SLS AMG start with a new front spoiler lip, a roof-mounted air intake, new rear diffusor, larger air intakes and new large handcrafted frontgrill made of stainless steel(can be ordered also in gold tone). All parts except the grill are made of carbon fiber.

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X
2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X
2010 Viper SRT10 lineup is growing with another special edition model. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a non-street legal racer that will make its on-track debut in the summer of 2010.
This turn-key track car uses a 8.4-liter V10 engine that has 640 horsepower (40 more than the standard SRT10).
The suspension is tuned for track, it also has racing headers and a low-restriction exhaust. Weight is cut by 160 lbs compared to the standard model. The Viper SRT10 ACR-X is designed to compete in the Viper Racing League, Sports Car Club of America and National Auto Sport Association events. Production will start in the spring of 2010 and manufacturers suggested retail price is $110,000.

Mercedes and Aston Martin

Mercedes
Mercedes
Mercedes is making plans to get the Maybach model back in the lime light and for this they are in the process of joining up with Aston Martin. Reports from the Financial Times indicate that Mercedes is going to ask Aston Martin to design and manufacture the Maybach all fresh.
The entire project would involve Aston Martin working on the Maybach while Mercedes would lend the powertrain tech to the British marquee. This would mean smaller displacement engines. The project would work out economically viable by this outsourcing method rather than Mercedes going it their own way.

Porsche officially confirms the world premiere of new model

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Porsche

Porsche spokesman Hans-Gerd Bode, during a recent interview with Bloomberg had mentioned about the firm’s plans to come up with a new model at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit that is scheduled to be held from January 10 to 23. The firm has now confirmed the same with an official announcement in which they mention that the new model would debut at the Detroit Show. Information of the vehicle however yet remains undercover with Porsche not letting out any information of the same.

W207 Mercedes E-Class Convertible

W207 Mercedes E-Class Convertible
W207 Mercedes E-Class Convertible
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W207 Mercedes E-Class Convertible

The W207 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible has a complete and comprehensive modification package from German tuner Piecha Design. The package includes body kit, an exhaust system that is an upgrade on the existing one as well as custom wheels.
The tuning firm combined the AMG aero kit which is the factory make kit with its own new parts to come out with an aggressive looking final product. There is the front spoiler lip, three-part boot lid lip and rear diffuser with integrated 4-pipe Quadro exhaust system which is part of the upgrade or additional to the AMG kit that the tuning firm has incorporated on the car. The quadro exhaust system is available for all engines powering the coupe and convertible models. There is the option available for Piecha on request to modify the standard, 2-pipe exhaust as well.