Chai Wan-based tuning specialist Revozport has released details of its new RZ program for BMW’s 412 kW (560 hp) M5.
Constructed from clear-coated carbon fibre, the six products, which are designed to provide a slightly more aggressive look, include direct-replacement front grille sections, a front splitter, fender grilles, mirror casings, a trunk lip spoiler and an adjustable diffuser.
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Birlenbach-based tuninghouse B&B Automobiltechnik has detailed its range of upgrades to suit Audi’s R8 V10 Spyder.
The company’s performance upgrade comprises of a remapped ECU, carbon air filter, racing exhaust system with remote-controlled flaps, optimized air intakes and revised software operating the R-Tronic transmission to shorten shift times. Those changes see output from the 5.2 FSI rise to 462 kW (628 hp) and 600 Nm of torque – up from 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm, meaning the 0-100 km/h time is reduced by 0.5 seconds to 3.5s, while top speed climbs from 316 km/h (196 mph) to 328 km/h (203 mph). Pricing for the conversion stands at €14,950.
Other available components include a sports spring kit or fully adjustable coilover option ranging from €998 to €4,950, a €12,950 396 mm carbon ceramic brake upgrade and a wide choice of 20-inch wheel and tyre packages.
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MINI has just released this preview video featuring the daredevil Guerlain Chicherit as he attempts a 360° backflip in a heavily-modified Countryman. Filmed at the industrial port of Lyon, the GRAVIT-T team driver must surely pull off this amazing feat. We can’t imagine that MINI would be bragging about helping to turn a talented stunt driver into a paraplegic.
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Remshalden stylinghouse Irmscher has released images of its options to suit Opel’s compact SUV, the Mokka.
Externally, Irmscher can provide a replacement grille section with polished stainless steel strip, door handle covers and foot plates in a polished or matte black finish, with the rear receiving a larger roof spoiler and twin tailpipes connected to the new silencer. The company also offers a range of alloy wheels in sizes up to 20-inches, including the Evo-Star and Turbo-Star designs, while a sports suspension kit lowers the Mokka by 30 mm.
Moving inside, past the sill plates, there are Irmscher-embossed floor mats, a leather-trimmed multi-function steering wheel, gear stick gaiter and arm rest. A performance upgrade for the 103 kW (140 hp) 1.4-litre variant will be available in the very near future.
The components are available directly from Irmscher as well as Opel and Vauxhall dealerships.
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This latest episode of Car and Driver’s sees evo magazine’s Jethro Bovingdon pit BMW’s M5 and M6 models against each other at Anglesey Circuit in Wales. With two fewer doors and a carbon fibre roof the M6 Coupe is slightly lighter than its family-friendly counterpart, but both make use of the company’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 lump developing 412 kW (560 hp) and 680 Nm of torque.
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Following on from last week’s wintry Gallardo footage, here’s a video from the popular professional freeskier and alpine ski racer Jon Olsson that demonstrates the all-weather capabilities of his Snowborghini – he just needs to dig it out first. In case you forgot, Jon also owns a menacing 529 kW (710 hp) PPI Design R8 Razor GTR – with the obligatory roof-box…
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