Speedriven Mercedes SL 600 CNG Powered-Detail and Photos

Speedriven Mercedes SL 600 CNG Powered-Detail and Photos

An environment friendly engineer in Texas has decided to make his Mercedes SL 600 green and clean for some odd reason. Honestly, he should just buy an electric car, but his name is Bernie Towns, and he has turned his 2007 SL600 Mercedes into a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled sports car. He hopes that it will be able to break the record for the fastest natural gas car around. Bernie has partnered with the Chicago tuning company Speedriven, who have pushed 800 bhp and more than 1,000 ft-lbs of torque out of the Mercedes SL. Breaking the record will difficult, since the title is currently held by the Hohenester Audi A4 that was able to reach 364.6 km/h in 2009 with 700 bhp.

Speedriven and Bernie Towns hope that with a new aero kit fitted on the Mercedes SL 600, it will be able to top speeds of 386 km/h or 240 mph. Next month, the tuners will install a new turbo system on the car, and finish the natural gas conversion. Town plans to debut the modified Mercedes at the Texas Mile event in March, and hopes to break the speed record at that time in his CNG car. “I admit it. I’m a horsepower addict. I love speed, I love power, and I love my Mercedes-Benz,” says Towns.

MTM Audi R8 V10 Biturbo-Photos, Detail And Price

MTM Audi R8 V10 Biturbo-Photos, Detail And Price

Here is the latest tuning job performed by MTM on the new Audi R8 V10 Biturbo. It will be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show next week, and most likely blind all the camera’s with the chrome exterior. If you ever plan on wrapping your car in chrome, or painting it a bright color, you always need to remember that you will be drawing attention to traffic cops in your modified car. You better hope that your car is faster than the police cars, so that they won’t feel the need to chase you since you will be long gone by the time they start. This custom Audi R8 V10 produces 766 horsepower and 888 Nm of torque, with a predicted top speed of over 360 km/h once the tuning is completed. As it sits right now, the Audi R8 was able to reach 347.6 km/h, reported by the MotorVision.de website.

Exterior styling and additional performance features on the Audi include new 20-inch rims wrapped in high performance Michelin PS2 tires. MTM then upgraded the brakes with a new 8-piston brake kit, and added some aerodynamic parts to improve handling. A new front lip and rear spoiler make up the new body parts, while the driver will control the vehicle with the six-speed manual transmission. Now, the price for this MTM tuned Audi R8 V10 Biturbo comes in at €400,000.

Piecha Mercedes ML - Photos And Detail

Piecha Mercedes ML - Photos And Detail

The tuning firm Piecha Design has released a new program for the Mercedes ML called the Evorian RS. This kit also fits the GL-class X164, and consists of a front spoiler with integrated LED daytime running lights, new side skirts, chrome aerowings, and a rear diffuser. Exhaust sound and performance was improved with a Quadro-4-tube exhaust system and dual chrome plated exhaust tips. For the wheels and suspension on the Mercedes ML, Piecha hooked it up with new rims and tires, and a H&R coilover suspension kit to lower the ride height 35 mm in the front, and 50 mm at the rear. Performance tuning features a Power Converter Intermedia RC, to improve the acceleration and response time of the Mercedes ML pedal at low speeds.

Latest Dodge Charger V8 HEMI Concept

Latest Dodge Charger V8 HEMI Concept

Check out this new version of the Dodge Charger SRT8, with a fresh aggressive front end, and rear taillights similar to the Challenger. From the factory, the Charger SRT8 holds an updated 6.4-liter HEMI V8 producing more horsepower and torque than the previous 6.1-liter V8 HEMI. The estimated horsepower and torque ratings are 465 hp and 569 Nm of torque, however the specific figures will be announced upon the official introduction. New paddle-shifting technology joins the standard AutoStick, while the new Dodge Charger comes with a W5A580 five-speed automatic transmission. Hit the jump to see more pictures of this mean looking machine!

Project Kahn Jeep Wrangler - Photos And Detail

Project Kahn Jeep Wrangler - Photos And Detail

The UK tuners at Project Kahn have taken on the Jeep Wrangler for modifications. Typically, this tuning firm focuses on very high-end and expensive cars, but this time they worked on a Jeep Wrangler. Sure, it may not be a complete package, but the styling and looks have been improved drastically. The custom Jeep Wrangler received a new set of RS wheels from Kahn, with chunky tires measuring 275/55/20, and is  ready to take on the mud, hills or other off-road conditions. Another notable mention is the fact they didn’t lift the Wrangler, which is probably a good thing since Jeep’s have a reputation of tipping over if the truck is too tall.

2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE - Amazing Photos

2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE - Amazing Photos

Stylish And Beautiful Car Photos Gallery

Stylish And Beautiful Car Photos Gallery

A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling and new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced. General Motors designer Harley Earl is generally credited with inventing the concept, or show, car, and did much to popularize it through its traveling Motorama shows of the 1950s. Concept cars never go into production directly; in modern times all would have to undergo many changes before the design is finalized for the sake of practicality, safety and cost. A “production-intent” vehicle, as opposed to a concept vehicle, serves this purpose.