German Car Scene

Month: November 2012

  • TechArt Porsche Boxster program


    Following on from the preview images, Porsche tuner TechArt has released further images and information on its Boxster program.

    The company’s aero package consists of a two-piece front spoiler with integrated splitter, a raised rear wing, diffuser pieces, mirror casings and decorative trims on the side air vents. Moving inside, there’s a carbon fibre inlay package and a choice of sports steering wheels with flappy paddle controllers.

    TechArt can also supply owners with its 21-inch five-spoke Formula wheel or the Formula III forged wheel in a lightweight five-double spoke design which weighs around 40 percent less than the factory wheel it replaces. The spring kit provides a drop of 30 mm on the front and 20 mm at the rear, while a stainless steel exhaust system with adjustable valve control and a muffler with twin tailpipes is the only real mechanical upgrade for now.

    TechArt will début its Boxster at the Essen Motor Show next month.
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  • Audi TT KW DDC ECU coilover suspension


    The gurus at suspension specialist KW Automotive have developed their adaptive coilover system to suit all of the current (8J) Audi TT models.

    The company’s stainless steel KW DDC ECU kit allows a drop in ride height of up to 35 mm on the front and 30 mm on the rear, while a choice of adaptive driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport+, can be chosen via the DDC button mounted in the cockpit.

    On top of that, owners with an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad are able to fine-tune their own damper settings thanks to the KW DDC app available for free from the Apple Store. “When our W-LAN module is connected, the damper characteristics can easily and individually be adjusted. With the push of a button’ the driver’s set-ups can also be shared with friends via Email,” said KW’s Product Manager Johannes Wacker. Up to five separate setups can be stored at any one time.
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  • BMW M6 Cabriolet reviewed


    This new video from RoadflyTV sees host Ross Rapoport behind the wheel of BMW’s brawny M6 Cabriolet.

    Propelled by the same 4.4-litre bi-turbo V8 engine as the company’s F10 M5, the M6 Cabriolet has 412 kW (560 hp) and 680 Nm to play with, meaning 100 km/h appears in just 4.3 seconds, while the 250 km/h (155 mph) limited top speed climbs to 305 km/h (189 mph) when the M Driver’s Package is chosen.
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  • Carbon fibre Lamborghini Gallardo parts by Renown


    Los Angeles custom specialist Renown Auto Style has released a selection of carbon fibre components for the Lamborghini Gallardo.

    Constructed from carbon fibre which is then covered in three layers of PPG UV protective clear coat, the pieces, which replicate those fitted to the LP 570-4 Superleggera, include a complete replacement front bumper, raised rear wing and diffuser section.
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  • 1,074 hp Audi S3


    Here’s a video captured by film maker Marius Hesleskaug during the recent VW–Audi Club Norwegen annual meeting held at Vålerbanen in Norway. The footage captures Tommy Schønberg of TS Racing behind the wheel of the company’s insane wide-bodied Audi S3. Designed and built to take part in the extreme class at the Gatebil events, the S3 uses a five-cylinder turbocharged 2.5-litre engine, which has been tuned to produce a brain-bending 801 kW (1,074 hp) and 1,158 Nm of torque.
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  • Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Aventador Bianco


    Baesweiler tuning specialist Wheelsandmore has followed up its mocha brown ‘Rabbioso’ Lamborghini Aventador with this Bianco version.

    Visually, the Aventador has been lowered onto a set of the company’s multi-piece 6Sporz² forged wheels with black centres and body-coloured rims, which measure 10 x 20-inches and 12.5 x 21-inches, and come wrapped in 255/30/20 and 355/25/21 Pirelli tyres. A black stripe running across the top of the car completes the aesthetics.

    Performance upgrades include remapped ECU software, a carbon fibre airbox and a stainless steel exhaust system with remote-controlled adjustable valve. Those changes result in a hike from 515 kW (700 hp) and 690 Nm of torque to 579 kW (777 hp) and 750 Nm.
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