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German Car Blog, Performance, Tuning, Motorsport, and Modification News
Published on 04-12-2011 10:24 PM
German tuner Wheelsandmore has tackled the new CLS63 AMG. We are a bit disappointed with their results though, only 580 horsepower? This doesn't even really improve much upon the performance pack offered for the M157 twin turbo V8 from Mercedes. The base car offers 518 horsepower and the Performance Package 549 so, kind of a weak showing from Wheelsandmore. ...Published on 04-12-2011 04:42 PM
Eurocharged set the standing mile record for the BMW M5 and S85 with a run of 170.4 mile per hour. The mod list for the car is as follows: custom Eurocharged tune, Eurocharged pulley, agency power headers, Eisenmann race exhaust, custom mid section, RPI scoops, RPI oil cooler, and filters. They are going to add nitrous to the car next and go for some even bigger numbers. Check out the video below. ...Published on 04-12-2011 03:52 PM
We would like to welcome our newest supporting vendor, Eurocharged. Many of you are already familiar with Eurocharged who provides a variety of performance/tuning products for European cars. They have a strong presence in the Mercedes sector. Eurocharged opened in 2009 absorbing LET Motosports and they are located in Texas. For Mercedes, BMW, or Audi performance products don't hesitate to check out www.eurocharged.com or contact Jake@Eurocharged.com. On behalf of BenzBoost, welcome! ...Published on 04-12-2011 04:23 AM
German tuner Prior-Design has released new photos of their Audi R8 body kit. The kit features parts that fit all R8 models. The front lip and the side skirts being pieces that are interchangeable with any R8 model. Overall, we like the kit and it is fairly aggressive without being ostentatious but we could definitely do without the Prior Design wheels. ...Published on 04-11-2011 05:45 PM
Many of you know that Sticky entered the Ultimate Blogger contest being held by Endras BMW. Well, unfortunately his laptop died the day Phase I was ending. However, even though it has taken some time to resolve, the proper video is now up thanks to the help of blkclk550 in helping work through the technical difficulties. Endras verified the issues and put the new video up. Check it out and vote for here: http://www.endrasbmw.com/ultimateblogger/sticky ...Published on 04-11-2011 04:00 AM
Most of you saw that Benzboost broke the story last week on Evosport's debt and failure to deliver parts to customers. We quoted this debt as in the hundreds of thousands but now have exact up to date figures that were released by Evosport themselves. Where and why would they reveal these figures? They revealed the details in documents seeking investment from a select, hand picked group of customers in order to get money they need flowing in. ...Published on 04-10-2011 03:44 PM
Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher finished the Malaysian GP in 12th and 9th place respectively. The struggles for the Petronas team continue in 2011 but the Mclaren-Mercedes team finished has a 2nd place finish thanks to Jenson Button. Both Petronas cars ran without issue and Schumacher scored the first points for his team this season. Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel took the victory, his 2nd having won the first two races this season. ...Published on 04-10-2011 02:51 PM
We like Fifth Gear, we like Fifth Gear a lot. Not only because it isn't filled with a bunch of meaningless fluff like Top Gear, but because we like watching Vicki drive. She certainly likes the way the car drives and how well balanced it is. Hey, she says it was a man she would marry it so seems the GTS is a pretty damn good car. It just makes us even more sad BMW refuses to bring this car to the United States. Watch the video if forbidden fruit does not torture you. ...Published on 04-10-2011 02:14 PM
German tuner PPI Design has announced their 800 horsepower bi-supercharger package for the R8 V8. The supercharger packages features twin "R48" centrifugal blowers. Internals are strengthened and compression is dropped in the motor as you can imagine. 9.2:1 compression pistons, forged rods, as well as an upgraded valvetrain are included. As is typical of European tuners, take their word on the HP as there is no dyno or trap speed. ...Published on 04-09-2011 07:34 PM
EDO Competition has create the Black Arrow SLR which gets its name from the flat black paint it wears. The motor has been modified to put out 722 horsepower with a new pulley, tune, exhaust, headers, intake, and high flow cats. The gains are not supported by any dyno or performance figures. Really, this is just a bolt on SLR with flat black paint and some interior mods. We could do without the huge 722 graphics. ...Published on 04-09-2011 02:50 AM
Lightweight and powered by a 4.4 liter V8, this is what an M version of the new Z4 should be if BMW ever produces one. The 2010 Z4 GT3 did quite well winning the Dubai 24 hours against stiff competition including the SLS GT3. For the 2011 model BMW changed the engine management as well as optimized the aerodynamics. All we know is that we want one. BMW, would it kill you to make an M version for the street that mimicked this as much as possible? ...Published on 04-08-2011 01:42 PM
The previous C63 Black Series spyphotos we showed you last month were of the sedan. This brought into question if they were focusing on the sedan or if the coupe had been abandoned. It is quite clear now Mercedes is working on Black Series versions of both. Photographers did look under the hood and it seems the 571 horsepower performance package version of the M157 twin turbo 5.5 liter V8 may make it to production. If so, game over, we bow in respect, and sign us up. ...Published on 04-08-2011 03:42 AM
By now you know about the BMW " i " sub-brand. Our fears have been that it is going to be all boring front wheel drive "city cars" but the latest i3 model news leaves us some hope. It has been confirmed the model will be an electric mid-engine and rear wheel drive, two very good things for driving dynamics. The batteries are also said to be placed as low as possible for a low center of gravity and the chassis will be lightweight aluminum. The car likely won't show up until 2013 at the earliest, but here is hope that they make some fun to drive electrics. ...Published on 04-07-2011 09:27 PM
As promised in the previous update on the DCT build, we are bringing you details on the cooling system. What you see here is the SSP billet pan and this has been the major hold-up in the completion of the cooling system having undergone multiple designs. What this pan offers is an additional 2 liters of fluid capacity, cooling fins to dissipate heat, additional cooling through an external source, and better access for fluid changes. ...Published on 04-07-2011 05:29 PM
USA Today has revealed a sneak peak of the Mercedes A-Class. If this is in fact the actual design, it is very aggressive and modern for what is an entry level Mercedes. The "Concept A" as this is referred to, will be unveiled at the Shanghai auto show. It features the new turbocharged Mercedes 4 cylinder as well as a dual clutch transmission. It also seems this car will make it to the U.S. and we hope not much changes from this concept. ...Published on 04-07-2011 04:52 PM
Audi has stated it plans to officially debut the new Audi Q3 at the Shanghai auto show in China later this month. They have released their design sketches prior to the debut. We see a lot of Q5 in the design which is to be expected. The Q3 will be riding on the VW Tiguan platform and the 2.0T should be the likely powerplant for it in the United States. No word on a diesel. ...Published on 04-07-2011 01:52 PM
An LS2 corvette is a very, very capable car. Quick in stock form and this example is modified with headers, intake, full exhaust, and putting down 390 whp on a Mustang dyno. The E46 M3 is running a Gintani Stage II SC at 10 psi with meth, it puts down 485 whp. It is making almost 100 whp more than the Vette, but we are a bit surprised is pulls so easily right away. This really wasn't much of a race and shows how strong the E46 M3 can be when boosted. ...Published on 04-06-2011 10:44 PM
German publication AutoZeitung is reporting that Audi intends to take on the Mini Countryman with an entry level Q1. The compact SUV would likely be based on the VW Polo platform which doesn't really make it much of an SUV at all. What is also interesting is that Audi isn't letting a Volkswagon compete with MINI. We worry they are taking the brand too far downscale as well. ...Published on 04-06-2011 06:00 AM
Horsepowerfreaks (HPF) has released pricing and details on their S54 shortblocks. There are 4 options whose full specs are listed below. The first one offers a slight overbore, second is an OEM bock, third is a Darton sleeved underbored used block, and the fourth is a Darton sleeved underbored new OEM block with 1200+ rwhp capacity. Great to see these options from HPF. ...Published on 04-06-2011 04:00 AM
You all saw the race between MSIZZLE's M6 and the twin turbo 370Z. Well, BimmerBoost user blkclk550 edited all the footage into what is a great vid. The intro is awesome and overall it is very well done, check out the video below.
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