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  • Prior Design Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Black Edition

    Prior Design Mercedes C-Class Coupe Black Edition
    Following on from last month’s Essen pictures, Kamp-Lintfort’s Prior Design has released some official photos of its Black Edition program for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe.

    As the name suggests, it duplicates Mercedes’ heavy-duty 336 kW (457 hp) Black Series model, but does a pretty convincing job of it.

    Constructed from high quality Dura-Flex, the aero package comprises of a replacement front bumper with LED daytime running lights and detachable spoiler, wider vented fenders, side skirts, rear wheel arch extensions and a back bumper with diffuser section. A ventilated hood completes the similitude.

    Pricing for the kit stands at €7,900.
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  • Mercedes-Benz reveals facelifted E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet

    Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet
    Mercedes-Benz has followed up its facelifted E-Class Saloon and Estate models with the introduction of the new Coupe and Cabriolet models.

    At the front, the one-piece LED-infused headlights are a slightly different shape compared to the Saloon and Estate’s cutting into the the bumper, which features larger, even more pronounced air intakes, while the radiator grille uses a single-bar to hold its three-pointed star. The rear arches retain their muscular shoulder, while the rear gains revised LED taillights and a chrome accent on the lower bumper section.

    The Coupe and Cabriolet are available with the same engine options as their more practical counterparts, including six petrol units ranging from the 135 kW (184 hp) 2.0-litre E 200 to the 300 kW (408 hp) twin-turbocharged 4.6-litre E 550, and three diesel engines producing between 125 kW (170 hp) and 195 kW (265 hp) in the 2.1-litre E 220 CDI and 3.0-litre E 350 BlueTEC respectively. All versions get the ECO start/stop system as standard, with customers offered the choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission. E 350 Coupe owners can also choose the brand’s 4Matic all-wheel-drive system.
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  • BMW M5 by Revozport

    Revozport BMW M5
    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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  • Audi R8 V10 Spyder by B&B Automobiltechnik

    B&B Audi R8 V10 Spyder
    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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  • 360° backflip attempted in a MINI

    MINI backflip
    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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  • Irmscher Opel Mokka

    Irmscher Opel Mokka
    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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