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  • Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Edition 507

    Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Edition 507
    Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Edition 507 version of its potent C 63 AMG range ahead of its world début at the Geneva Motor Show.

    Powered by a revised version of the regular car’s AMG 6.2-litre engine, the forged pistons, connecting rods and lightweight crankshaft have been borrowed from the SLS 63 AMG, resulting in an improved output of 373 kW (507 hp) and 610 Nm of torque – an increase of 37 kW (50 hp) and 10 Nm.

    On the road, the Coupe and Saloon versions crack 100 km/h in a Black Series-matching 4.2 seconds (Estate 4.3s), with all three variants limited to a 280 km/h (174 mph) top speed thanks to the inclusion of the AMG Driver’s package.

    Other standard features include the high-performance composite braking system with 360 x 36 mm front discs and six and four-piston calipers in red, an aluminium Black Series ventilated hood, darkened headlamps, lightweight 19-inch AMG alloys, gloss black radiator grille and mirror casings, matt graphite grey side stripes and a boot lid spoiler for the Coupe and Saloon. Moving inside, the cabin features designo leather/DINAMICA upholstery, an Alcantara-trimmed AMG performance steering wheel and “Edition 507” badging.

    Orders begin this April, with deliveries starting in June. Notable optional extras include a designo magno platinum paint finish, a locking differential, AMG Performance suspension and carbon-fibre/high gloss black piano lacquer-look trim.
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  • FAB Design Porsche Cayenne Emperor II

    FAB Design Porsche Cayenne Emperor II
    Hunzenschwil-based FAB Design has revealed details of the Emperor II program to suit Porsche’s Cayenne SUV.

    Set to make its official début at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show, the body package, which adds 130 mm to the width of the vehicle, comprises of a front spoiler with oversized air intakes, a ventilated carbon fibre hood, wheel arch and sill extensions and a carbon rear apron with integrated diffuser. Pricing for the kit is €16,490 (plus shipping).

    Filling the spacious arches is a new set of alloy wheels, which measure 10 and 12 x 22-inches and come wrapped in 265/35 and 305/30 Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres, while the Cayenne can be dropped by 45 mm thanks to the suspension module. Moving inside, FAB’s upholstery department provides bespoke interiors to suit the owner’s tastes, using such materials as leather Alcantara, wood and carbon fibre.

    Performance upgrades are available for all engines, including the brawny Cayenne S Diesel, which receives remapped ECU software, a sports air filter and complete exhaust system with quadruple trapezoidal tailpipes. Those tweaks release an additional 35 kW (48 hp) and 80 Nm of torque, allowing a 5.4 second sprint to 100 km/h and top speed of 257 km/h (157 mph).
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  • MTM Audi S6

    MTM Audi S6
    Wettstetten-based tuning specialist MTM has revealed its new program for Audi’s feisty S6 model.

    MTM’s power upgrade uses a combination of its M-Cantronic with the V-Cantronic – in one unit. Controllable via the car’s multi media interface (MMI) system, the conversion means output from that twin-turbocharged 4.0 TFSI V8 can be switched from 309 kW (420 hp) and 550 Nm of torque to 414 kW (555 hp) and 700 Nm, taking it into Audi RS 6 territory with a 290 km/h (180 mph) top speed. Pricing for the conversion stands at €3,700, with the stainless steel exhaust system costing an additional €4,300.

    Other components on offer include the F-Cantronic lowering module for €2,000, which drops the S6 by 25 mm at the front and 20 mm at the rear, along with the company’s familiar Bimoto alloy wheel sets priced between €2,100 and €5,300. Details of a big brake kit will follow shortly.
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  • Jay Kay’s BMW E30 M3 Evo 2 up for sale

    Jay Kay's BMW E30 M3 Evo 2
    We all know that Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay has a car collection to be greatly envious of, but it’s about to get lighter, to the tune of one BMW E30 M3 Evo 2.

    Number 261 of 500, the Misano Red M3 has covered 77,000 miles and looks pretty immaculate for its age, although it has had restorative carried out by Munich Legends. As you’d expect from a vehicle of this stature, it comes with two box files of documentation, photographs and history, along with the original service book and owners handbook. Priced at £39,995 (€46,650), we’ve always loved these machines, but that’s M3 CSL money.

    Powered by a 2.3-litre four-cylinder, the Evo 2 was de-catted and featured revised camshaft profiles, pistons and cylinder head intake ports, along with remapped software and a lighter flywheel, resulting in 160 kW (220 hp). Other differences include a deeper front spoiler and additional rear spoiler, larger 7.5 x 16-inch alloy wheels, thinner rear and side window glass and a lighter bootlid.
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  • Porsche 997 by Misha Designs

    Misha Designs Porsche 911
    Following requests from too many customers to ignore, Californian styling specialist Misha Designs has developed a ducktail rear spoiler to suit the Porsche 997 and 997.2 models.

    The front lip is also available to buy as a separate piece, while the GTM2 side skirts will form part of a new aero package set to go on sale later in the year.

    Pricing is yet to be announced.
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  • Brabus 800 Widestar revealed

    Brabus 800 Widestar
    Bottrop tuning specialist Brabus has released details of its 800 Widestar program for the Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG ahead of its world debut at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show.

    Powering the nutty SUV is a tweaked version of that 6-litre V12 biturbo engine, which already develops a colossal 450 kW (612 hp) and 1000 Nm of torque in factory form. The performance upgrade comprises of custom made exhaust manifolds housing a pair of uprated turbochargers, remapped ECU software, a new exhaust system with high-flow cats and side exit tailpipes, and four water-to-air intercoolers. Those changes result in 588 kW (800 hp) and 1,420 Nm (limited to 1,100 Nm), which equates to a 0-100 km/h time of just 4.2 seconds and a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). 270 km/h (168 mph) is possible – without the limiter.

    Visually, the G-Wagen wears a carbon fibre hood vent, a front spoiler with integrated LED lights, radiator grille insert with Brabus emblem, fender flares adding 12 cm to the vehicle’s width, stainless-steel running boards, roof spoiler and a rear fascia with underride guard. Brabus offers its usual wide range of alloys wheels, including the Monoblock R designs pictured, which measure 11 x 23-inches, while the Brabus Ride Control suspension system, featuring automatic damper adjustment, detects speed and lateral forces before choosing the optimal setting for the situation.

    Moving inside, past the backlit stainless steel scuff plates, Brabus uses materials such as soft Mastik leather or Alcantara aluminium to reupholster the seats and panelling, along with components such as wooden inlays, alumnium pedals and velour floor mats.
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