German Car Scene

Month: May 2012

  • Black Edition V2 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class by Prior Design


    Kamp-Lintfort styling company Prior Design has released an evolutionary version of its widebody kit for the W216 Mercedes-Class CL-Class, named the Black Edition V2.

    Constructed from high quality Dura-Flex FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic), the styling program consists of a restyled front bumper with gaping air intakes and a separate lower spoiler, replacement hood and wide front fenders, side skirts, rear wheel arch extensions, vented rear bumper and a finned diffuser section.

    The package is priced at € 12,900 – plus fitting.

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  • G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane RRs


    Even though G-Power, the Bayern-based BMW tuning specialist, has begun offering a program for the new BMW M5, it’s nice to know that the company is still developing its predecessor, the E60, as this Hurricane RRs proves.

    This particular model has been built to mark the 100th delivery of the regular 800 hp Hurricane RR and has a little more to shout about. Starting with that glorious 5.0-litre V10, G-Power fitted uprated connecting rods along with low compression MAHLE pistons, before adding its BI-Kompressor “Sporty Drive” system which uses a pair of larger ASA T1-316 supercharger units, each one feeding intercooled air to a bank of cylinders. An additional high capacity fuel pump, larger injectors and stainless steel exhausts system with racing cats were also added. Now running using an Alpha-N management system, the M5 produces an elephantine 610 kW (830 hp) and 780 Nm (575 lb/ft) of torque, which sees an increased top speed in excess of 372 km/h (231 mph) but the same 0-100 km/h time of 3.4 seconds. Still, not too shabby for a two ton saloon car.

    Chassis upgrades consist of a fully adjustable coilover suspension set-up and brake upgrade that uses six- and four-piston calipers along with 396 mm and 380 mm discs. G-Power can also provide a carbon ceramic option, which offers superior fading resistance, but will make your wallet weep. Finally, the factory rims have made way for the company’s 19-inch, ten-double spoke Silverstone Diamond wheels, wrapped in 255/35 ZR and 305/30 ZR Michelin Pilot Sport rubber.

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  • Lumma sport trailer

    Winterlingen-based tuner, Lumma Design, has created a sport trailer to accompany its 600 hp CLR 558 GT for owners who need to transport their jet skis, winter Ski-Doos or quad bikes.

    Taking a few styling cues from the CLR 558 GT, the trailer is manufactured from lightweight aluminium with either a plastic or carbon fibre outer layer depending on the type required. Available options include electric winches, retractable ramps and fully customised designs.

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  • SEAT Mii FR line previewed


    In keeping with other brands within the Volkswagen Group, SEAT will be taking a few cars to this year’s Wörtherseetour party in Austria, including this Mii FR line model.

    Adding a little attitude to the humble Mii citycar, SEAT has set out to give the up!-based baby its own identity. Sitting on a set of black 16-inch alloy wheels, sporty additions to the Tornado Red body include black accents on the wheel arches, flanks and tailgate, a subtle roof spoiler and diffuser section on the rear bumper. And, just in case you forget where you are, the bold theme continues inside the cabin with the dashboard and seats receiving gargantuan FR line logos.

    “The Mii is a group product so it does not have 100 per cent SEAT DNA. This is one way of giving it that DNA,” said SEAT’s marketing boss, Ulf Eberhardt.

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  • Motor Trend pits the Bugatti Veyron against its rivals [video]


    Motor Trend’s new Head 2 Head video sees Automobile magazine’s Jason Cammisa assemble a bunch of mouthwatering supercars to see how they compare to Bugatti’s rolling powerstation. So, will the Lamborghini Aventador, Lexus LFA, or McLaren MP4-12C have the cojones to take on the sublime Veyron Grand Sport?

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  • BMW X5 xDrive30d by Kahn Design


    UK styling specialist Kahn Design has revealed its mild makeover for BMW’s X5 xDrive30d crossover.

    Externally, the X5 sits on lowered sports suspension and wears 22-inch Kahn RSL Alloy wheels painted in Silver Palladium, liquid red brake calipers, embossed enamel badging and tinted windows.

    Moving inside, the cabin has had more of a restyle, including quilted perforated leather seating, an Alcantara M Sport steering wheel, carbon fibre trim elements, a silver rev counter and red speedometer.

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