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  • Mercedes-Benz SL-Class by MEC Design


    Berlin-based tuning specialist MEC Design has released details of its options for the R231 SL-Class model by Mercedes-Benz.

    Visually, this SL 550 version wears a pair of AMG-style bumpers and is fitted with a new exhaust system culminating in quadruple trapezoidal tailpipes, with flap control allowing a choice of two acoustic levels: ‘Daytona’ and ‘Earthquake’.

    The two-door grand tourer is brought closer to the ground thanks to MEC’s Electronic Lowering System (ELS) module, which can provide a drop of around 55 mm, while a set of the company’s three-piece mecxtreme I alloy wheels, measuring 10 and 12 x 20-inches and wrapped in 255/30ZR20 and 305/25ZR20 Continental tyres, complete the look.
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  • How the 2013 Audi R8 came about


    Just as Audi’s 2013 R8 has broken cover at this year’s Moscow Motor Show, this video showing us exactly what it took to create the newly refreshed supercar has been released onto the internetwork, with contributions from those in the know at Audi AG and quattro GmbH.
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  • 720 hp BMW M3 Coupe by G-Power


    Aresing-based tuning specialist G-Power has released these images of a customer’s E92 BMW M3 Coupe, with a nice surprise beneath its hood.

    The owner wanted a substantial increase in power, so opted for the Tornado RS conversion, which sees the 4.0-litre V8 taken apart and reconstructed with a new crankshaft and Mahle pistons, taking its displacement up from 4.0 to 4.6-litres.

    The company’s SK III ASA T1-723 supercharger kit was then added, along with a carbon fibre air box and titanium exhaust system, resulting in a monumental 537 kW (720 hp). Those changes produce a 0-100 km/h time of just 3.7 seconds and a new top speed of 330 km/h (205.5 mph). Other upgrades include a Clubsport adjustable coilover kit and G-Power’s 20-inch Silverstone Diamond alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin rubber.

    Visually, the M3 Coupe wears a lower front spoiler, and a replacement bonnet and boot lid constructed from carbon fibre.
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  • 2012 Motor Trend drag race – unplugged


    Motor Trend has done the decent thing and removed all traces of music from its ‘World’s Greatest Drag Race 2’ footage, allowing us all to drink in those glorious symphonies. As part of the magazine’s search for this year’s best driver’s car, all the machines were lined up at Orange County’s former Marine base, El Toro, for a little action. You think the C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series sounds good – then you hear the Aventador.
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  • Porsche Cayenne CLR 558 GT by Lumma Design


    Winterlingen-based styling specialist Lumma Design has updated its CLR 558 GT by Lumma Design for the (958) Porsche Cayenne.

    Constructed from PUR-RIM, the aero package includes an aggressive front fascia with air large intakes, new grilles, LED daytime running lights and quad fog lamps, flared wheel arch extensions, side skirts and a vented rear bumper with integrated diffuser. There’s also a raised wing which attaches to the factory spoiler and a muscular-looking, ventilated hood.

    Other upgrades consist of an electronic suspension lowering module, a wide choice of alloy wheels, including these 22-inch Racing CLR 22 items and complete interior makeovers in leather and Alcantara. The company can also provide engine tuning options for all models of Cayenne and recommends its stainless steel exhaust system with those unsubtle tailpipes.
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  • Chris Harris drives the AMG Hammer


    This new episode of DRIVE sees Chris Harris taking a trip around the fascinating AMG premises at Affalterbach before getting behind the wheels of a factory-owned Hammer. Beneath the hood of this wide-bodied 1986 W124 Coupe sits a 6.0-litre V8 tuned by AMG to producing 284 kW (381 hp). Eighties-tastic.
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