Month: July 2006

  • Lohen LCS2 Mini Cooper S

    Lohen have tweaked the Cooper S, upping its output to 225 bhp.

    Mini tuners Lohen, have worked their magic on the BMW Mini Cooper S, with several modification’s resulting in the hike in power. A 15% smaller diameter pulley helps the ‘charger to spin faster, while a custom remap of the engine management system makes the most of the extra boost.

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  • S Class Mercedes Plus!

    Binz, the custom vehicle builders have created an XXL S Class Mercedes.

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    The German specialists, based in Lorch, have taken the luxury Mercedes flagship car and stretched the shell. The car gains a pair of doors, as well as extra cool ‘Middle Eastern Spec’ air conditioning. Individual video screens and privacy blinds are waiting to be ticked on the options box.

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  • 9ff Out To Reclaim Record

    9ff are setting their sights on regaining the world record they lost to Bugatti, with their own car.

    Their weapon of choice will be an awesome carbon fibre bodied, tube chassis 900 bhp powerhouse, loosely based on the legendary Porsche GT1. The attempt will be made at the Nardo circuit in September. If 9ff’s previous projects are anything to go by, we wouldn’t bet against them eclipsing the Veyron’s slingshot-like 252.95 mph benchmark.

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  • Bentley Continental GT ‘Birkin Edition’ From MTM

    German tuners MTM have turned their hand to the Continental GT, offering a 650 bhp version.

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    More commonly known for their big power Audi’s, MTM have decided to give the Bentley some extra kick (like it needed it…) and created the worlds fastest Continental GT in the process. On the Nardo test track, it topped 206 mph, while the 0-62 mph time is a ridiculously low 4.2 seconds. Remember, this is a car that weighs in at a colossal 2.5 tons.

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  • Volkswagen Create ‘Son Of Herbie’ Golf

    Volkswagen has given us a glimpse into the future, with a self driving Golf, capable of upto 150 mph!

    The Wolfsburg boffins have christened the crazy VW Golf GTi, the ’53 plus 1′ (a reference to the number on its film star cousin, Herbie). The GTI has sensors built into the grille that monitor the road. They feed information back to an onboard computer, which works in conjunction with the satellite navigation system. The end result means the Golf can be navigated along any road, with pin-point accuracy.

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  • Mercedes Add Armour Plating To Their Options List

    Mercedes have released details of their ballistic protection range, the E-Guard.

    The E-Guard version of the E-Class, offers ballistic protection with no external differences, giving the bad guys no clues to the cars superman-like toughness.

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