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  • Concept Motorsport Audi R8


    Southern California’s Supreme Power has shared these images of an Audi R8 project carried out by its Indonesian dealership, Concept Motorsport.

    The subtle conversion sees this custom blue-wrapped V8 Coupe receive a set of Vorsteiner VS-310 3-piece forged aluminium wheels, measuring 9 and 12 x 20-inches and wrapped in continental rubber, while a KW Variant 3 coilover suspension kit combined with the practicality of KW’s Hydraulic Lift System provides the required drop.

    A set of Brembo brake discs and Quicksilver exhaust system complete the upgrades.
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  • Volkswagen Golf previewed by JMS


    German styling specialist JMS has released details of its forthcoming program for Volkswagen’s seventh generation Golf.

    For now, the only body addition is a Racelook front spoiler with integrated air vents and lower lip, for €259. Then there’s the KW Variant 1 inox-line coilover suspension kit for €1,099, which lowers the Golf by 55 mm at the front and 45 mm on the rear.

    Completing the aesthetics is a set of three-piece Schmidt Revolution FS-Line wheels with matte black faces. Priced at €4,999, they measure 8.5 x 19-inches and come wrapped in 225/35 tyres.

    The components are available to purchase from January.
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  • Jay Kay’s Porsche 911 2.7 RS


    Following on from the company’s recent video covering the Classics at the Castle event, here’s Porsche’s Gordon Robertson chatting with Jamiroquai frontman and supercar fanatic, Jay Kay. An owner of over 60 vehicles, Jay chats about his stunning 2.7 RS, which was in attendance at Hedingham Castle in Essex to help mark 40 years of the RS.
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  • Lamborghini Aventador by Donz


    Aftermarket specialist Donz Forged Wheels has teamed up with the guys from Rennen Forged to upgrade the rolling stock on this 2012 Matte White Lamborghini Aventador.

    The new wheels, which go by the name of Scarface and measure a whopping 9 x 20-inches at the front and 13 x 21-inches, are finished in matte black with high-gloss black spoke outlines and outer lip. Say hello to our humongous friends.
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  • Volkswagen Crafter by Hartmann Tuning


    Neuss-based Hartmann Tuning has turned its attentions to the Volkswagen Crafter van, offering a few modifications for this collosal workhorse.

    Produced by the company’s Vansports sub-brand, the ‘CP Stream’ aero package consists of a front spoiler, side skirts, a rear apron with and tail-design-corner sections, while the factory wheels on this particular vehicle have been replaced by a set of 8 x 18-inch Krona alloys wrapped in 255/35 tyres. Other designs are available, in sizes up to 20-inch diameter.

    Moving inside the cabin, there’s a set of aluminium sill plates, carbon fibre trim elements and Hartmann embossed floor mats.
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  • BMW 1 Series M Coupe by ATT-TEC


    Rastatt tuning specialist ATT-TEC is the latest company to offer a program to suit BMW’s feisty 1 Series M Coupe.

    Visually, the 1M wears a set of ADV1 5.0 TF alloy wheels, measuring 9 and 11 x 20-inches and wrapped in 245/30 and 295/25 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, while a carbon fibre body package consisting of a front spoiler, rear diffuser and replacement boot lid are currently being developed. Chassis enhancements are taken car of thanks to a stainless steel KW Dynamic Damping Control coilover kit which features a choice of adaptive driving modes; Comfort, Sport and Sport+ for the driver to select via a cockpit-mounted button.

    Remapped ECU software sees output from the bi-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six unit rise from 246 kW (335 hp) to 295 kW (395 hp), while the next stage sees the addition of a larger intercooler, which releases 339 kW (454 hp). Customers can also opt for V-Max removal and the fitment of an Akrapovic Evolution Line’ titanium exhaust system with wireless flap control.
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