Seat Ibiza by JE Design

German company JE Design has released details of their tuning package for the Seat Ibiza. The model has been pimped to add extra bit of aerodynamic efficiency while offering an aesthetically pleasing look. The body kit includes a front spoiler, headlamp covers, side skirts, a carbon-effect rear apron attachment and a centrally positioned trapezoid tailpipe that are compatible with all body styles in the Ibiza range. JE Design also offers a roof edge spoiler for the 3- and 5-door hatchback models. Beneath the skin, there is also a ride-lowering suspension kit that is complimented by a set of 17- or 18-inch shadow silver or matt black Multispoke alloy wheels.

The engine units have also received their share of attention from the tuning engineers:

• The 1.2 liter TSI unit sees power increased from 105PS(77kW/103hp) and 175Nm (129lb-ft) of toque up to 140PS (103kW/138hp) and 230Nm (170lb-ft).
• The 1.6 liter TDI unit has been increased from 105PS(77kW/103hp) and 250Nm of torque to 125PS(92kW/123hp) and 295Nm (218lb-ft).
• Performance upgrades are currently in the development for the 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TDI CR that produce factory outputs of 143PS (105kW/141hp) and 150PS (110kW/148hp) respectively.

All upgrades are available to order immediately directly from JE Design or alternatively from any Seat partner.

Audi Q7 V12 TDI by Fostla

Those Germany foil companies are at it again - enticing us with tuning to showcase their vinyl wraps. This time its fostla.de who has taken an Audi Q7 V12 TDI and given it a new look and some extra performance. First released in 2008, the Q7 V12 TDI is a significant vehicle because it is the only V12 diesel powered passenger car on the planet. With its 6.0-liter  engine it generates 500 HP (368 kW / 4903bhp) and 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft) and accelerated from 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds. Fostla has given the rare Q7 diamond matt black wrapping job in addition to 11x23 Mansory C5 rims with 315/25R-23 tires, front and rear 15mm and 30mm hub spaces and an engine ECU remap which gives a total power output of 600 HP (441 kW / 592 bhp) and 1,150 Nm (848 lb-ft) torque. The ECU upgrade alone costs 3500 euros.

2013 Roush Stage 3 Mustang

Roush has quietly unveiled their new tuning packages for the 2013 Ford Mustang.Starting with the Stage 1 package, the tuner installs an aerodynamic body kit with a front splitter, a revised grille and a hood scoop. There's also a rear spoiler, extended side skirts and a rear diffuser insert. The Stage 2 package adds a sport-tuned suspension with new springs, twin-tube shocks and a larger front stabilizer bar. There's also 18-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in Cooper RS3 high-performance tires. Lastly, the Stage 3 Mustang includes all the aforementioned equipment as well as a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with 565 hp (421 kW / 573 PS) and 505 lb-ft (683 Nm) of torque. Inside, the cabin has unique instrumentation, embroidered floor mats and special badging. The 2013 Roush Mustangs will start arriving at dealerships later this month and they will have a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

BMW Z8 by Senner Tuning

If you are one of the 5,703 owners of the BMW Z8, Senner Tuning has released a tuning package to upgrade your ride.The work starts with a sports air filer set and an exhaust system that increases the output of the stock engine by 50 hp (37 kW / 50 PS). We are told it allows the sports car to achieve a top speed in excess of 186mph (300kph). Additionally, Senner provide a set of 19 inch wheels, Racing Gold varnished brake calipers and a coilover suspension system. The kit is available at a price of €18,900. See the press release below for full details.

Press release:

ONE OF THE 5,703 BMWs Z8 by Senner Tuning AG

The Z8 model manufactured by BMW between March 2000 and July 2003 is included in the number above. It also includes 555 Alpina version cars (450 of them were equipped with an automatic gearbox and were shipped to the USA). They feature a wider radiator grill and side air intakes which were created by Henrik Fisker - based on the 1955 BMW 507 - and have almost become a rarity, certainly better known to experts as the E52 internal type. Even the standard roadster featuring a 5.0 liter V8 engine from M5 (E39S) provides impressive 294 kW (= 400 hp) and max. torque of 500 Nm.
To overhaul this sports car (this time the car is available for order only in full optional) as delicately as possible and make its overall appearance elegantly understated, Benno Senner of SENNER Tuning AG, Ingelheim, with his crew implemented the best existing concepts. At the very start the engine was supplied with a sports air filter set. Then parameter adjustment followed, including the exhaust system balancing featuring a welded exhaust manifold with a stainless steel silencer and flame tubes designed with metal catalysts. This adds the total of 37 kW (50 hp) and 535 Nm torque. This dramatic increase enables to raise the maximal possible speed to over 300 km/h.
When picking the perfect wheel-tire combination, SENNER Tuning AG chose Work Schwert SC1 wheels in Diamond Black varnish with an anodized 9x19 and 10x19 inch chrome outer rims, and Continental Sport Contact 5P 255/40R19 and 285/35R19 tires. To compensate for the fact that RunFlat tires were mounted on non-emergency run-flat wheels, the tool kit was complemented with a tire-repair set and a compressor. A glance through the wheel provides a view of Racing Gold varnished brake calipers. And a few words on the chassis technology: In addition to the coilover suspension Variant 2 Inox-Line with an adjustable rebound, a strut bar was installed on the reinforced shock mount in the front in order to stabilize the front end.
This Ingelheim-performed conversion of the Z8 into an elegant black-colored piece of art costs € 18,900.00, but taking into account the total number of vehicles manufactured it should be seen rather as an additional increase in value.

Audi A4 facelifted by ABT

 Abt Sportline has unveiled their new tuning program for the facelifted Audi A4 / S4.For a sportier appearance, customers can order a front spoiler, revised side skirts and a rear bumper insert. There's also front fender vents, a trunk-mounted spoiler, a sports exhaust system and 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels. Under the hood, the 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder can be tuned to produce 275 PS (202 kW / 271 hp) instead of the standard 211 PS (155 kW / 208 hp). Likewise, the 3.0-liter TFSI V6 can be upgraded to develop 435 PS (320 kW / 429 hp) - an increase of 102 PS (75 kW / 101 hp). This enables the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph).On the diesel side, there's a performance package for the 3.0-liter TDI which enables it to churn out 282 PS (207 kW / 278 hp) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 37 PS (27 kW / 36 hp) and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).

Audi A7 tuned by B&B

B&B Automobiltechnik has introduced a new tuning program for the Audi A7. In terms of styling, the hatchback can be outfitted with front fender vents, a lowered suspension (which reduces the ride height by approximately 30mm) and 19- to 21-inch alloy wheels. Under the hood, the 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine can be tuned to produce 385 PS (283 kW / 380 hp) and 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 85 PS (62 kW / 84 hp) and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). There's also a stage two package - which adds a high-flow air filter and an optimized intercooler - that enables the engine to churn out 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. Lastly, the stage three package includes the aforementioned equipment as well as a sports exhaust system for 425 PS (313 kW / 419 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. The 3.0-liter TDI, on the other hand, can be upgraded to produce up to 325 PS (239 kW / 321 hp) and 640 Nm (472 lb-ft) of torque.

Audi RS3 by Sportec

Sportec has introduced a new tuning package for the Audi RS3 Sportback. Looking tastefully restrained, the model has a stainless steel sports exhaust system, an adjustable coilover suspension (which reduces the ride height by 20-40mm) and 20-inch alloy wheels that cover high-performance Movit brakes. Thanks to a revised ECU, the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine produces 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 68 PS (50 kW / 67 hp) and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft). If that isn't impressive enough, non-Swiss versions can be tuned to deliver 500 PS (368 kW / 493 hp).

Schmidt Revolution Volkswagen Golf GTI

Schmidt Revolution has introduced a new tuning program for the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5). Low and menacing, the model has been outfitted with a sport-tuned suspension, a dual exhaust system and an original R32 rear bumper. There's also a Kenwood navigation system and 19-inch wheels with Marangoni tires. For added performance, the 2.0-liter TFSI engine has been equipped with a modified air intake and an optimized ECU. Thanks to these tweaks, the four-cylinder develops 275 PS (202 kW / 271 hp) - an increase of 75 PS (55 kW / 74 hp).

Mercedes-Benz R230 SL-Class by PP Exclusive

PP Exclusive has put together a mild tuning package for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 facelift. Without any performance upgrades, the modifications consist mainly of stylistic enhancements. Starting from the ground up, the SL-Class has been fitted with PP Exclusive's Majestic wheel with the front wheels sized 11x20 inch (with 3.5 inch outer rims) and the back wheels are 13x20 inch (5 inch outer rim) fitted with Dunlop tires of sizes 255/30R20 and 305/25R20. The Majestic wheels are available up to 23-inches in size. The wheel set combined with an electronic module which lowers the suspension by up to 100mm provides a scraping look that's literally down to earth. As a result, the wheel arches had to be extended with additional sheet metal grafted onto the existing arches to widen them 25 mm up front and 55 mm at the back. For the exterior the final touch includes a stainless steel exhaust system with catalytic converter and four oval-shaped tailpipes. Inside, the driver and passenger seats have been finished in white Nappa leather with black stitching. The wood trim of the dashboard have been replaced with matching white pieces while the sun visors and the roof interior have been finished in black Alcantara. The SL steering wheel has been replaced with a smaller unit which has a flat bottom and is finished with Alcantara.

Mercedes-Benz C63 Coupe AMG by Väth

Based on the Mercedes-Benz C63 Coupe AMG, Väth Automobiltechnik from Hoesbach, Germany has created the V63 Supercharged. The result is 680 PS (670 bhp / 500 kW), 840 Nm (620 lb-ft) of torque extracted from the serial C63 AMG which produces 487 PS (358 kW / 480 hp) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h drops to 4.0 seconds while top speed ends at 335 km/h (208 mph). This is achieved via a water cooled supercharger, revised engine management, oil coolers on the engine and trans plus high-flow catalytic converters, new headers and stainless steel exhaust. For improved aerodynamics, the V63 Supercharged receives a front spoiler and rear diffuser with enlarged fins both crafted in visible carbon fiber. Quarter panel wheel well extensions allow widening the track by 80mm and a boot lid spoiler completes the exterior package. Wheels are provided by VÄTH's own three-spoke 9x20 inch forged rims with 255/30-20 tires at the front and 11x20 inch rims with  295/25-20 tires at the rear. A coilover suspension allows a 20-65 mm drop in ride height while stiffness is also adjustable. Inside there's a leather upholstered sports steering wheel, a 360 km/h speedometer dial and a carbon trimmed interior. The price for the entire package, not including car, is EUR 64,308.