Modified Cars Archive

Mugen accessories for 2010 Honda Accord

Celebrating its 50th year in America, Honda kicked off its week at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas with a variety of historic and accessorized Honda vehicles and the reveal of a 2010 Accord Sedan equipped with MUGEN accessories. Continue reading »

Fiat 500 Abarth ready to rally

Fiat’s Abarth introduced its latest racing gem at the 51st Sanremo Rally. The new Abarth 500 R3T will lend its name to a promotional rally trophy in 2010, due to join the two European track events planned for the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse. Continue reading »

2010 Toyota Prius body kit by Tommy Kaira

Without tuning anything on the powertrain of the 2010 Toyota Prius, Japanese tuning firm Tommi Kaira has unveiled its dressed-up version of the third-generation iconic hybrid. Continue reading »

2010 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag-ready

Ford Racing is continuing its Cobra Jet program for the 2010 model year, and the new model has already taken to the strip for a testing session at Milan Dragway in Michigan. The updated Mustang CJ will get new visual cues from the 2010 model Mustang. Continue reading »

BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo first sent to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Motors, the exclusive importer of BMW, Rolls-Royce, MINI and ALPINA in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, is the first importer in the world to officially take delivery of the new BMW ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo. This exclusive model comes with a unique ‘001’ car number, reflected on its headliner plate, identification befitting its status as the newest high performance model from the world famous ALPINA manufacturer. Based on the flagship BMW 7 Series, the BMW ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo sets new standards for vehicle performance, safety, luxury and classic design. Continue reading »

9ff Porsche Panamera packages ready

Well-known Porsche tuners 9ff has introduced their version of the Porsche Panamera luxury sports sedan. The 9ff version is still in the design stage. Continue reading »

2010 Pontiac Trans Am back as Phoenix T/A based on Camaro

Pontiac may be a dead brand by 2010, and the Firebird is even deader already, but the Trans Am of yesteryear will been born again as the Phoenix T/A. The people are Trans Am Depot are pleased to announce a partnership with designer Kevin Morgan in turning a three-year dream into reality. They lusted over Kevin’s retro interpretation of the ‘77 – ‘78 Trans Am based on the 2010 Camaro platform, and began early last year discussing the idea of how they might work together to bring this vision to life. Continue reading »

Jaguar XKR 2010 tuned by Arden

The 2010 Jaguar XKR was redesigned recently, receiving a minor facelift and a lot more power. Euro-tuners Arden felt that Jaguar didn’t pump up the power enough, and took it upon itself to give the XKR Convertible a work-out. Continue reading »

Porsche Carrera GT doused in gold by Gemballa

GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik are amazing tuners which specialty is to build exclusive sports cars which are based on the Porsche models. The very last exotic addition to their range is called MIRAGE GT GOLD EDITION, based on the Porsche Carrera GT. The words ”MIRAGE GT” in the model name reminds us for a few other GEMBALLA creations, but ”GOLD EDITION” speaks for a Midas touch in that particular one. Continue reading »

Hennessey HPE650 pack for 2010 Chevy Camaro

Texas-based tuner Hennessey Performance continues to churn out the HPE packages for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The latest is the HPE650 model which comes with a long list of modifications on its LS3 engine, all for more horsepower. Continue reading »

Porsche 911 Turbo 800 hp Switzer upgrade

When Tym Switzer and his crew at Ohio-based Switzer Performance introduced their 800 hp P800 package for Porsche’s track-focused GT2 back in June, a number of inquiries expressed significant interest in the package, but a number of customers asked if they could get the same level of power from the AWD 997TT.

Switzer’s answer was a resounding “Yes!”, which brings us to the car pictured here – an 800 hp, all-wheel drive “Yes!” that takes advantage of the 997’s superior traction and shorter gearing to deliver staggering acceleration figures. Think sub 3-second 0-60 runs and 1/4 mile times consistently under 10.5, and you start to get the idea: this car is a monster.

“The P800 kit for the GT2 evolved from the SLEDGEHAMMER project car that ran in the 9’s last year,” offers Tym, “that was a race-gas package, but as the program developed, we were able to move to a more streetable package and keep the factory DME, unlike the SLEDGEHAMMER, which used a stand-alone system. Other than that, everything that made the SLEDGEHAMMER so special is still right there in the P800 GT2, and it’s still right there in this 997.”

Switzer’s P800 997 package apes their GT2 package’s use of custom GT30 turbochargers with custom billet compressor wheels on ball-bearing center sections in lightweight stainless housings, the heat generated by the turbocharged six is still dissipated by Switzer’s own MONSTER intercoolers, and Switzer’s own DME calibrations still keep everything copacetic. Unlike the GT2, however, the 997TT-based P800 does not require a new intake manifold or upgraded throttle-body. Switzer explains, “Porsche developed a model-specific intake manifold for the GT2, which worked perfectly with the stock VTGs, but didn’t flow enough for the GT30Rs. The 997TT just doesn’t have that problem, which is great because it’s easier to install, and saves the customer some money, too.”

Switzer’s 800 hp P800 package for the 997TT includes Switzer’s competition-style exhaust and headers, an upgraded carbon clutch package, electronic boost control, and the previously mentioned GT30R turbos, MONSTER intercoolers, and ECU software. This package is available now through Switzer Performance dealers. Contact Switzer dealers for more.

2010 Saleen 435S Mustang debuts amid tensions

After selling itself to MJ Acquisitions and while battling Steve Saleen himself over naming rights, Saleen Performance Vehicles has unveiled its first 2010 product, the Saleen 435S, based on the new 2010 Ford Mustang. The introduction took place as part of the Special Vehicle Team Owners Association’s annual “Mustang Week” event. Continue reading »

2010 Chevrolet Grand Sport raffle by Corvette musuem

The National Corvette Museum is celebrating its 15th anniversary in style by putting up for raffle a one-of-a-kind Corvette Grand Sport. Continue reading »

Ferrari Enzo tuned by Edo Competition

The limited-to-399 Ferrari Enzo has been out of production for a while now, but that hasn’t stopped tuners Edo Competition from offering an upgrade package for the supercar. Continue reading »

RUF Rt 12 S based on Porsche 911 Turbo debuts

RUF claims to be an independent car manufacturer, and is also registered as such in Germany. In reality, they are an exclusive Porsche tuner, and their latest 911-based offering is the RUF Rt 12 S. Continue reading »

2010 Ford Mustang AV-X10 Dearborn Doll auction

Ford has created a one-of-a-kind vehicle, christened the Mustang AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll,” to be sold at auction during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 2009 AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Ford is the exclusive automotive partner with EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and all of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Young Eagles organization. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be held from July 27 to August 2 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Continue reading »

SMS Supercars releases more 460 Mustang details

Steve Saleen and his company SMS Supercars unveiled the first CAD illustrations of the 2010 SMS 460 Mustang at the “Mustangs Northwest Roundup” event in Seattle. The SMS 460 Mustang will be the only Mustang authorized to bear Steve Saleen’s name, to use the benefit of his heritage and to incorporate his performance innovations derived from over thirty years of racing and manufacturing experience. Continue reading »

Monster Tajima wins Pikes Peak with 870 hp Suzuki SX4

Nobuhiro ‘Monster’ Tajima and his supporting Monster Sport cast return to the Pikes Peak Hill Climb this weekend with but one obvious opponent: the 2007 version of Nobuhiro ‘Monster’ Tajima and his record-breaking performance on the mountain they call Pikes Peak. Continue reading »

Norm resurrects Hemi Cuda Challenger convertible

Introducing the new 2009 426 Hemi Challenger and 426 Hemi Cuda Convertibles from Mr. Norm, the name that’s synonymous with the most incredible high performance Mopars ever built and offered to enthusiasts. Based on the Challenger SRT-8, the Mr. Norm’s 426 Hemi Challenger and 426 Hemi Cuda Convertibles echo the styling and performance of the original, iconic, E-Body muscle cars that inspired the creation of these vehicles. These drop tops mark the beginning of a new chapter in the history of two legendary muscle cars that spans nearly 40 years. Continue reading »

ABT VW GTI MKVI gives Golf a sinister look

European tuner ABT has unveiled their latest idea of what a Volkswagen Golf should look like, with this body kit for the VW GTI MKVI. Continue reading »

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