Renault Megane RS250 black edition

RENM Renault Megane RS 250 Black Edition is based on the old RS 250 model and gets a new stainless steel performance exhaust system, turbo intercooler, sports air filter, brake callipers and brake pads, to cope with the extra power.

The RENM RS 250 Black Edition dials power up on the hot hatch to 310 PS (228 kW / 306 bhp) and 430 Nm of torque by means of an ECU remap.

Visually, what struck us the first time we lay our eyes on the RENM Megane RS250 are the 19-inch titanium grey racelight wheels and lower ride height, which the tuners say it’s 35mm lower than the OEM version. Individually adjustable height and dampening coilover suspension are also added to the mix.





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RENM Renault Megane RS250 black edition

RENM performance has released a ‘black' edition of the Renault Megane RS 250. The RENM Megane RS250 black edition is a more potent version of the highly regarded and accomplished performance hatchback, and the RENM black edition is no exception. With its highly developed engine and chassis, the black edition features striking new styling and race car-like dynamics.

The black edition receives a new stainless steel performance exhaust system, turbo intercooler, sports air filter, brake callipers and brake pads. RENM has increased engine output to 310PS/430NM by recalibrating the ECU and redesigning the exhaust system with sports catalytic convertor. The new intercooler, approximately four times the size of the OEM version, lowers intake temperatures for improved and sustained performance.

The black edition is characterised by 19" titanium grey racelight wheels and lower ride height (35mm lower than the OEM version). Handling dynamics are improved with individually adjustable height and dampening coilover suspension. The package can be further enhanced to accommodate circuit use with a choice of race seats, seat belt harnesses and steering wheels.

For more details on the RENM Renault Megane RS250 black edition, visit www.renm-performance.com for more information.

Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Concept debuts at 2011 Worthersee

With the Golf R and Scirocco R already in production, VW is showcasing a concept version of the Golf R Cabriolet at the VW fanboy get-together in Austria, using reaction to inform their decision as to whether or not the car will hit dealers.

The concept features the same treatment that was applied to the standard Golf R model, including a sport chassis that lowers the car’s ride by 25 mm, a 17-inch brake system with internally ventilated discs at all wheels, blue painted high-performance brake calipers, and 19" "Talladega" alloy wheels with size 235 tires. Then the vehicle gets its top ripped off to create a more wind-in-your-hair feel.

The Golf R Cabriolet is anything but a chick car with its 265 horsepower turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder. It reaches 0-62 mph in less than six seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. According to VW, the Golf R Cabriolet is the fastest open-top Golf, ever.

The interior, Motorsport shell seats in dark blue carbon leather, combined with high-end Nappa leather in “Pure Grey”. The backs of the shell seats are painted in luxurious black piano paint. Upholstery piping and decorative seams provide for colour contrast. Carbon accents emphasise the concept’s technical-sporty character.





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Volkswagen News at Wörthersee: Powerful 270 PS Golf R revealed as cabriolet concept!

• Cruiser: open-top Golf R at full strength even in lowest speed range
• Strong look: debut of Golf R Concept at Wörthersee

Wolfsburg / Reifnitz, 02 June 2011 - Volkswagen has travelled to the largest GTI Meet in the world at Wörthersee with an entire fleet of new models, concept cars and accessory highlights. After revealing the new Golf GTI Edition 35 in a world debut, the company that invented the GTI will be pulling the veils off some other secret projects of a sporty nature: Volkswagen is presenting the Golf R Cabriolet as a concept car with 270 PS of power and a top speed of 250 km/h; it is a fascinating thought experiment in cabrio dynamics. This "power cabrio" also demonstrates the inexhaustible potential of the Golf. But there is more news as well: other concept cars such as the Golf R Concept and the latest original accessories will make the GTI Meet (until June 4th) a mecca for every Volkswagen fan.

Golf R Cabriolet concept: Volkswagen just recently introduced the new Golf Cabriolet, and the designers and engineers of Volkswagen R GmbH have already come up with an extremely sporty variant of this model: the Golf R Cabriolet Concept. Like its closed top counterpart, the 199 kW / 270 PS Cabriolet concept races to the 100 km/h mark in less than six seconds. Their top speeds are also identical at 250 km/h. This makes the R Cabriolet the fastest open-top Golf ever. Even more impressive, however, is the engine's tremendous torque - 350 Newton metres from a low 2,500 rpm make this cabriolet an ideal cruiser.

Like the closed-top Golf R, the cabriolet was lowered by 25 mm via a sport chassis. A 17-inch brake system with internally ventilated discs at all wheels and blue painted high-performance brake callipers (including R-logo) enables impressive deceleration values. Making contact to the road surface on the Golf R Cabriolet Concept are 19-inch "Talladega" alloy wheels with size 235 tyres.

Naturally, the Golf R Cabriolet Concept also presents an especially sporty interior concept. Motorsport shell seats in dark blue carbon leather, combined with high-end Nappa leather in "Pure Grey", set the tone here. The backs of the shell seats are painted in luxurious black piano paint. Upholstery piping and decorative seams provide for colour contrast. Carbon accents emphasise the concept's technical-sporty character. The sand-blasted aluminium door sill plates with black piano paint inlays display finely crafted workmanship.

Golf R Concept: Two variations of the Golf R Concept are also making strong visual statements at Wörthersee. Like the classic Golf R and the R Cabriolet on display at Wörthersee, the two Golf R Concepts are also powered by a 2.0-litre turbo engine with the mentioned 199 kW / 270 PS, which is as powerful as it is efficient.

The first version of the Golf R Concept attracts attention with mid-tone "Velvet Grey Metallic" exterior, polished 19-inch "Talladega" alloy wheels, orange painted brake callipers and carbon mirror caps.

The driver and front passenger have the pleasure of sitting on perfectly ergonomic motorsport shell seats. Their outer segments are upholstered in black Nappa leather; anthracite-coloured Nappa leather ("Light Anthracite") is used towards the inner surfaces in the area of the lateral seat supports and towards the head section. The cross-stitched centre panels of the seat and seatback gets an even lighter Nappa leather ("Pure Grey"). The back shell glistens in black piano paint. The piping on the side sections of the seat and head section provide a fine contrast: the orange of the brake callipers is repeated here. Meanwhile, interior accents match the look of the mirror caps: carbon. The same material is also used for the steering wheel, gear shift lever and the door sill plates. Black piano paint characterises the panels behind the inside door handles, the trim of the window controls and the trim of the gear shift grip.

The second model of the Golf R Concept is painted in the sophisticated "Aplomb Blue". The 19-inch "Glendale" wheels that are new to the Golf line-up shine in "Brilliant Silver". Once again, the exterior mirror caps, various interior accents and the door sill plates are made of carbon.

Parts of the back shells of the motorsport shell seats also feature carbon. Black Nappa leather covers the outer areas of the seat and seatback surfaces. Meanwhile, the ridge of the seats - a continuous stripe that runs along the lateral seat and back supports - consists of blue leather. The sport leather steering wheel's inner segments and grip recesses were upholstered in "carbon leather"; characteristic of this lightweight material is its woven structure. Even the floor mats have a carbon look. The decorative seams here, as in the area of the parking brake lever, are styled in blue.

Volkswagen Zubehör GmbH: At the 30th GTI Meet, the accessories company is not only showing complete vehicles, but also lifestyle articles and vehicle accessories. Available in the "GTI Shop" at the Volkswagen exhibit is the entire new "GTI Collection" of sporty shirts, coats, jeans, children's articles and accessories. And that is not all: the 35th anniversary of the Golf GTI was reason enough to design a commemorative series: the "GTI Edition 35 T-Shirt Collection" with the best advertising motifs over the 35 years of the GTI.

Classic accessories on display at Wörthersee include various alloy wheels (up to 21-inch in size). Also being presented by Volkswagen Zubehör GmbH is a customised Polo with features that can be ordered individually such as interior accents and door mirror caps in carbon look, special tailpipe trim, rear apron with diffuser and 17-inch "Motorsport" alloy wheels - all with affordable sports appeal. And that is how it should be. Because Volkswagen democratised the sports car with the GTI back in 1976. 35 years later, this also means that the accessories line-up offers enhanced sports appeal for every budget.

STaSIS Audi S5 Cabriolet Challenge Edition

The North American performance specialists from STaSIS present their latest upgrade program for the Audi S5 Cabriolet, called the Challenge Edition,

Dubbed the Challenge Edition, the model features a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 that has been equipped with a revised ECU and a stainless steel sport exhaust system.

The vehicle now deals with the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.3 seconds ( an improvement of 0.7 seconds). As for the handling, this should match the straight line performance, as the tuner installed a set of adjustable shock absorbers and also upgraded the brakes, using Alcon six-piston monobloc calipers, high performance pads and stainless steel brake lines.

A 'road-gripping' differential was also fitted, plus the car now rides on 20 inch ultra lightweight forged aluminium wheels wrapped in high performance low profile tires. As a result lateral acceleration has dropped from 1.00 G to 0.86 G while brake deceleration dropped from 1.00 G to 0.89 G.




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GET THE ULTIMATE FRESH AIR DRIVE WITH THE 410 BHP STASIS S5 CABRIOLET CHALLENGE EDITION

North American performance powerhouse STaSIS Engineering has unveiled the ultimate version of the Audi S5 Cabriolet - the 410 bhp Challenge Edition - which is now available for British customers for the first time.

Designed to unleash the car's competitive instincts, the STaSIS Engineering S5 Cabriolet Challenge Edition adds race developed technology to Audi's luxury convertible. Power and torque gains, an upgraded exhaust, performance-stretching Ohlins suspension, the brilliant feel of monobloc brake calipers, plus the added agility and sure-footedness of a road-gripping differential give you the ultimate in race-bred performance. From concept to production each new STaSIS component is rigorously tested to ensure maximum performance and factory levels of reliability.

The Challenge Edition delivers the no-compromise philosophy underpinning the STaSIS brand - a unique blend of cohesive powertrain, chassis and braking upgrades, that raise the performance of the 2010 onwards 3.0-litre supercharged Audi S5 Cabriolet to a higher plane. Indeed, there are few faster cabriolets on the road, certainly not with four seats.

Available now through award-winning VAG specialist and UK STaSIS distributor APS of Brackley, as well as STaSIS agents across Britain, the key technical features of the sensational STaSIS S5 Cabriolet Challenge Edition are as follows:-

• Engine - ECU remap to 410 bhp (up from a factory 333 bhp)
• Exhaust - Quad outlet T304 stainless steel with laser engraved tips and tuneable high rpm resonators
• Brakes - Alcon 6-piston monobloc calipers, 370mm front two piece floating discs, high performance pads, braided stainless steel brake lines
• Suspension - Ohlins SL dampers with double digressive damping for ride comfort, increased spring rate for better response and adjustable ride height
• Wheels - 10.5 x 20 inch ultra-lightweight forged aluminium wheels with high performance low profile tyres

The STaSIS S5 Cabriolet Challenge Edition combines a 23% power increase with cohesive handling and braking enhancements to deliver ultra high performance combined with peace of mind and safety.

Everything STaSIS' engineers have learned at the racing circuit has been distilled into an Audi S5 Cabriolet upgrade package that's just as happy around town as it is on the open road, where it can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 4.3 seconds (5.0 stock).

MEC Design Mercedes SLS 63 AMG

MEC Design finally released pictures of their unique kit for Mercedes SLS.

First is the addition of a new body kit consisting of a new front and rear bumper, front lip with optional carbon fiber in one or two pieces, side skirts with LED lighting, rear spoiler, roof scoop, and a rear diffuser.

Inside, designers added carbon fiber trim, an Alcantara sports steering wheel and special floor mats with the MEC logo.

As for the wheels you get MEC’s mecxtreme3 size 10,5×20 with 265/30 ZR 20 tires at front and 11,5×21 with 295/25 ZR 21 at the back. The car is also fitted with Hydraulic Suspension with “LIFT-UP” System that can raise the car by 30mm. The height adjustment capability can also lower the car by as much as 70mm.




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MEC Design Mercedes SLS AMG

MEC Design Bodykit consists of:

• Front Bumper with choice of 1 or 2 piece Front Lip Spoiler/ optional LED Lighting (Front lips are also available in Carbon finish)

• Rear Bumper with 3 different Diffusor options / "Extreme" or "Formula" or "GT3" (Diffusors are also available in Carbon finish)

• Side skirts, optional with 4 LED's per side

• Rear Trunklid Spoiler (also available in Carbon finish)

• 2 Piece Window Spoiler (also available in Carbon finish)

• Roof Airscoop (also available in Carbon finish)

MEC Design Stainless Steel Sports Rear Muffler with a gigantic, very vigorous and muffled sound, especially in the higher rpm range, where the AMG system reaches its limits (in respect to the sound!); it can also be used with the original AMG System with Adaptor pipes for the MEC Design 4-pipes end tips for use with the MEC Design Bodykit!

MEC Design Hydraulic Suspension with "LIFT-UP" System, Height adjustment by pressing a button to 30mm at the front / rear axle and, lowering up to 70mm possible.

MEC Design Wheels mecxtreme3 Front axle 10,5x20 with 265/30 ZR 20 as well as rear axle 11,5x21 with 295/25 ZR 21; there is a possible combination of 11 or rather. 11,5x20 on the front combined with 12,5x20 on the rear axle

MEC Design Carbon/ Alcantara Sports Steering Wheel, the steering wheel is very strong and highly ergonomic in form; Furthermore the shift paddles and the steering wheel insert (triangle below) are also available in Carbon finish.

The steering wheel is also available with Leather/Alcantara or rather Carbon/ Leather finish.

MEC Design Complete Carbon Interior consits of Middle Console, Door guards, Scuffplate/entry guard, compartment between the rear seats, seat cover, seat casing.

MEC Design Floor mats with double stitched Nubuck Leather edging.

MEC Design Trunk finishing: complete trunk interior including trunklid in Alcantara with double stitched edging and logo.

Grill Inset painted in car colour.

McChip Mercedes C63 AMG

German tuner Mcchp dkr is keeping busy in this day and age. After the Porsche GT2, they turned attention to the mad Mercedes C63 AMG.

At the exterior the German tuner added a touch of uniqueness by fitting the car with a set of black matt 19-inch wheels from Cargraphic which are wrapped in Michelin tires size 8,5 x19 ET47 tires at the front axle and 9,5 x19 ET65 at the rear axle.

All the performance numbers were not yet released by McChip, but we do know that the top speed has increased to 310 km/h. This Mercedes C63 AMG kit is priced at €10,000 ($14,200), and only takes three days to install.

The tuners from mcchip increased the output of the V8 engine from 457 hp and 600 Nm to 583 hp with 692 Nm of torque. The Vmax limiter was removed and mcchip says their C63 AMG can go up to 310 km/h. The extra horsepower of the mcchip Mercedes C63 AMG comes from a re-mapped ECU, and a Cargraphic exhaust system including a new header, middle silencer and rear silencer.

They did not only improve the performance but also the appearance, a set of black matt “RS” 19 inch rims from Cargraphic with 8,5×19 ET47 tires at the front axle and 9, x19 ET65 at the rear axle have been installed. The cost of this wheel set is 7,473.67 Euro.





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LUST FOR POWER - C63 AMG by mcchip-dkr

There is the credo that vehicles from Mercedes-Benz have sufficient power upon purchase. But it is apparently insufficient for quite a few people. Therefore, before taking over the car, these clients can make a stop in Affalterbach and appeal to AMG. There they can find specialists in power and design. If it is sufficient to tune the car "only for domestic use" appeal to the tuner company specialized mcchip-dkr located in Mechernich on the edge of the Eifel.

Its general manager Danny Kubasik and his team have "cured" the top model from Mercedes-Benz W204, the C63 AMG to 457 hp and 600 Nm of torque. They used - how could it be otherwise - the highest variation of performance called "Stage 3". The performance kit includes "only" the uncompromising optimization software and a complete exhaust from Cargraphic including header, middle silencer and rear silencer with a remote control by volume keys. In sum, this provides a balance of power that pulls the drive train to 583 hp with 692 Nm of torque. In this context, the Vmax electronic limiting to 310 km / h is only logical. The total reconstruction, including The Necessary adjustment to the in-house test takes about three days and will cost about 10000 €.

But Mechernich specialists need to improve not only the performance but that is the appearance, a set of black matte "RS" 19-inch rims from Cargraphic with 8,5 x19 ET47 tires at the front axle and 9.5 x 19 ET65 at the rear axle have been installed. In the selection of Appropriate sport tires Michelin had the lead. The cost of this perfect wheel set is 7473.67 €.

So if you need a powerful performance with grand appearance, the "cure" at mcchip-dkr would be extremely successful.

2012 Honda CR-Z Mugen concept

Honda has released the first pictures of the CR-Z Mugen, ahead of its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

2012 Honda CR Z Mugen Rear View 495x355 2012 Honda CR Z Mugen
After a further 15 per cent increase in power over this ‘stage 1′ engine and with over 50 kg reduced from the chassis, overall performance is set to meet Mugen’s original targets.

That achieved 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds, and the team says the test version has already passed that, thanks to a hike in power to 200bhp and 245Nm of torque.

The regular 1.5 i-VTEC engine develops 113bhp, while Mugen's bolting on a supercharger and fettling the IMA hybrid system for nearer 200bhp and 181lb ft. And Mugen's dieticians have stripped out 50kg of unnecessary heft, to make the CR-Z more agile. The bonnet is made from carbonfibre while the wheels are lightweight Mugen alloys.

Mugen also has upgraded handling and performance, fitting adjustable shocks and large disc brakes, increasing track and reducing weight. Mugen GP 17-inch forged alloy wheels are part of an exterior package that includes front and rear airdams, side skirts and a rear wing.

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FIRST IMAGES OF CR-Z MUGEN REVEALED

Honda (UK) and MUGEN Euro have revealed the first official photographs of the CR-Z MUGEN - the higher-performance hybrid coupe.

Development of the supercharged Honda CR-Z is on track, with performance figures already looking promising.

Early tests with a prototype car based on a standard CR-Z and a mid-tune engine have given 0-60mph times around that of the Civic Type R.

After a further 15 per cent increase in power over this 'stage 1' engine and with over 50kg reduced from the chassis, overall performance is set to meet MUGEN's original targets.

"Early fuel consumption tests have also been encouraging," says Colin Whittamore from MUGEN Euro. "We've retained the three driving modes from the standard car and economy ranges from 50+mpg in 'eco' mode to mid-30 mpg when tapping into the supercharged power in a special 'MUGEN' mode."