Tuning

Tuner firm, Sportec has added an extra 92hp to this ride. However, its 0-62mph is only 0.1 seconds quicker. But, other areas of performance have improved much more. In-gear acceleration, rolling acceleration and everyday driving will all be improved by the extra power. So, race this in a rolling start.

You can outfit this Audi with a customizable body kit and 19- or 20-inch rims. Other options include lowering it 30mm, adding stiffer springs and upgrading the brakes, too. Also, you can pick and choose what you want from Sportec, opting for a giant package with everything or just add a body kit and lower it some and save some cash.

Sportec hasn't officially announced the prices for everything or when they plan to sell these mods just yet.

Last year Reiter Engineering created a monster FIA-spec Lamborghini Gallardo race car. Then they announced the Strada edition which was a street legal version of it. Basically, it was the same car with a modest power increase and some added weight.

Well, Reiter has just announced an updated version for 2010 of the FIA-spec racer. This Gallardo produces 570hp and 399lb-ft of torque from its 5.2L V10 engine and has a weight of only 2,627lbs. Also, the balance was set to 43% front and 57% rear.Read more

Senner Tuning is well known for their subtle and unique tuning packages. They add minor visual upgrades to create a clean, non-tacky, look. Senner offers a wide range of front and rear fascias, side skirts and roof spoilers for the Audi A5. The new pieces are designed to fit and enhance the stylish coupe, with special pieces for the high-performance S5 model.

The two-piece front spoiler kit only works on non-S-line models, however. Additionally, Senner offers 20- or 21-inch wheels for the A5. Other modifications include a fully adjustable Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilover suspension kit and a new stainless steel exhaust system with quad tailpipes (only for non-quattro models).

It looks like Senner Tuning has created another unique and tasteful tuning package for the automotive industry; this time for the Audi A5.

Techart has created a custom body kit, the Aerokit 1, for the Cayenne. The kit features a redesigned front panel, deeper front spoiler, integrated driving and fog lamps and additional cooling vents, deeper sills, a rear apron with integrated diffuser and a low drag roof spoiler.

Those who opted for Porsche's air suspension system can use Techart's unique suspension control module to lower and raise the body. Also, you get 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Diamaris tires, quad exhaust pipes, a three-spoke Techart sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals and custom leather trim. If that isn't enough, you can opt for 22-inch body colored wheels, a custom bonnet and piping leather trim.

The TA 055/D1power upgrade will boost the vehicle's 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine from 240hp (176kW) to 290hp (213kW) and take the torque from 550Nm to 630Nm at 2,200rpm. Also, to 500Nm of torque is available from just 1,100rpm and lasts right up until 4,000rpm. Thanks to the engine upgrades, this SUV can accelerate from 0-60mph in 7.7 seconds.

As of now, Techart has not released any info on how much these upgrades will cost or when they will be available.

MTM is probably most known for strapping two engines to an Audi TT in order to set a speed record. Thus, MTM is definitely an "all-out" tuner that I have come to respect due to their innovative/insane projects.

The new Audi S4 AVANT is the most powerful Audi S car out right now. The V6 3.0L supercharged engine will be boosted from 333hp (248kW) to 430hp (320kW) and 380lb-ft (515Nm) of torque. With the new engine upgrades this Audi will run from 0-100km/h (62moph) in just 4.7 seconds!

MTM also offers a custom exhaust kit, bimoto wheels (19- and 21-inch), MTM height adjustable suspension and performance brakes with 380mm discs and 8-piston calipers. Currently, MTM has not announced the specifics of the engine upgrades or any prices on these modifications. We might learn more at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, though.

Russian tuner firm, Status Design, has taken the Porsche Cayenne SUV and given it a very nice and unique look. Status has outfitted the Cayenne with an insane, full body kit, which does look really good.

The new bumper makes use of specific angle to help generate more air flow into the air-intakes, similar to what we have seen in the Audi R8. There is also a new hood, with a pointed nose that goes down towards the front grille and some new front fenders.Read more

American Performance car maker, SMS Supercar, have just announced its prices for the SMS 460 and SMS 460X. Both are fully certified and street legal and are fitted with custom supercharged V8s delivering 470hp (350kW) and 427lb-ft (578Nm) of torque and 655hp (488kW) and 600lb-ft (812Nm) of torque respectively.

The MSRP of the 460 Mustang will be $64,990 for the Coupe and $69,990 for the Convertible. No info yet on the 460X version. Read more

That's exactly what Mcchip did. Mcchip is a German tuner that specializes in modifying vehicle's ECU and engine management systems. The standard 2.5L turbocharged Audi TT-RS produces 340hp and 325lb-ft of torque. Mcchip can tweak the ECU to produce 380hp or 400hp and the torque can see a bump up to 406lb-ft. Pretty impressive for a 2.5L engine.

With this extra boost in power, the Audi TT-RS can reach a top speed of 186mph (31mph faster from stock) and run 0-62mph in just 4.1 seconds (0.5 seconds swifter). Read more

German tuner, Cargraphic, has announced a new performance and visual package for the new Porsche Cayenne Diesel. For just $1,650, you will get a new ECU upgrade to boost power output from the SUV's Audi-sourced 3.0L V6 turbodiesel engine.

With the performance upgrade, your standard 240hp (179kW) and 405lb-ft (550Nm) will be boosted to 290hp (216kW) and 465lb-ft (630Nm) of torque; not bad. You can also get a new suspension upgrade for the Cayenne's air-suspension system that can adjust the vehicle's ride height for roughly $1,987.

Body modifications include a new front bumper with integrated fog lights for $2,984, a rear diffuser for $656, new fenders for $1,721, sporty side skirts for $1,405, and optional alloy wheels ranging from 20 to 22-inches for varied prices.

Not a bad setup; however, it would be nice if an all-inclusive package were offered at a discounted price.

Swiss-based tuner, Sportec, has recently announced its latest "extreme" performance kit. Dubbed the SPR1 T80 kit, the Porsche 911 Turbo receives an intense output of 858hp (631kW) and 650lb-ft (880Nm) of torque out of the custom T80M engine. After the mods, you are looking at a total weight of 2,959lb (1,345kg).

Other Modifications include:

• Reinforced titanium engine internals
• New turbochargers
• A baffled exhaust system
• High-performance clutch
• An active suspension system
• 20-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels
• Eight piston front and four piston rear calipers grip lightweight and high-power F1-style ceramic brake discs