2010 Porsche BTR-II 600 EVO Ultra Edition by SpeedART

Do you remember the 997 Turbo BTR-II 650 EVO SpeedArt unveiled back n 2010? Today the same tuner turned its attention to the BTR-II package one more time and came up with a new version. This time around, the kit is called BTR-II 600 EVO Ultra Edition and unfortunately, it is a little bit less powerful than the first edition, but one benefit it that the tuner applied the kit to a convertible model.

This tuning kit pushes the Porsche’s engine to 600 horsepower — 50 horsepower less than the BTR-II 650 EVO model. To achieve this output level, the tuner installed its Powerkit III system, a sports exhaust system with a sound switch, 200-cell sports catalytic converter and 84 mm tailpipes. Peak torque was also increased to 590 pound-feet. This represents a significant increase over the base 500 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque delivered by the 997 Turbo.

Next to the extra power, the BTR-II 600 EVO Ultra Edition received an adjustable sport suspension with PASM and air lift for more ground clearance and a meaner appearance.

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Porsche BTR-II 600 EVO Ultra Edition by SpeedART in Detail

The exterior also saw some reworking. as it received a BTR-EVO Aerokit "Carbon-Edition," which includes a new front spoiler and bumper with larger air intakes, new side skirts, a new rear bumper, and a larger rear wing. SppeART also fitted the 911 with new gullwing doors.

The car now sits on a set of forged, 20-inch wheels painted in a cool combination of black and red.

For the interior, SpeedART added red carbon, red stitching and red instrument dials.

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Signature Edition by Kahn Design

If you believed this week would pass by with no upgrades from Kahn Design, you were very mistaken. The British design firm just sent us the official details on its latest offering: a 2013 Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 Vogue Signature edition.

The model is painted in a very cool Avus Bianco Pearl White hue combined with the roof coated in a contrasting piano black, a lower boot lid spoiler, brake calipers finished in liquid gold, mirror caps in piano black and door accents in pearl grey.

For those customers interested, you will have the chance to admire all these cool Kahn cars at the Westchester Cup, on the Sunday the 28th of July or at the Land Rover Billing Fest, on the 26th, 27th and 28th of July, in Northampton.

Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Signature Edition by Kahn Design in Detail

Kahn design limited its changes to just some minor exterior updates and the right choice of colors. There is also a set of RS600 wheels painted in gunmetal grey and a new panoramic glass sunroof.

For the interior, Kahn opted to fully trim it in perforated leather in any color that a buyer can dream up.

2013 Chrysler 200 Convertible

Times have changed in America, that much we can tell you.

Remember the day when mid-sized convertibles were as trendy as the mullet hairstyle? Those days are long gone, which is why it’s a little surprising that automakers are still producing these vehicles.

Consumers still love convertibles, but these days, it has to be of the sporty variety. The 2013 Chrysler 200 Convertible is not a sports car, but it does come with the capability of being a convertible. So you can say that the vehicle offers the best of both worlds, right? The sporty performance of a coupe and the open-air freedom of a convertible all wrapped in a midsized vehicle’s body.

To be fair, there are a number of positive attributes with the 200 Convertible. It’s been completely refreshed to make Chrysler forget about the forsaken Sebring. It also has an impressive powertrain configuration that does justice to its looks.

So there’s still hope for the 200 Convertible. But hope is fleeting, especially in the auto industry and ultimately, the midsized convertible is a dying breed.

Chrysler may have something with the 200 Convertible but for the most part, it’s going to take a lot of convincing to get people interested in this kind of car these days.

Exterior

The promise of a clean and sleek midsized convertible isn’t lost on us. Give credit to Chrysler for putting in the work on providing the 200 Convertible with its redeeming qualities.

The front end looks clean, maybe even too clean that it hardly inspires anything more than an ambivalent reaction. The inclusion of LEDs on the projector lamps is a welcome sight, as is the streamlined quality that harkens back to those old bulky convertibles of yesteryear.

Speaking of its dimensions, the 200 Convertible is really long. Too long, at least, for our liking. The car’s decklid is a challenge to open, something that should have been expected for a car this size yet you would’ve hoped Chrysler had already addressed. Closing it isn’t a problem but you would’ve liked it to be the same for both ends.

You can’t talk about this model without discussing the folding hardtop, which may look good but is just too bulky and complicated to even use.

2008-2013 BMW M3 by Edo Competition

Edo Competition is a tuner specialized in updating Ferrari and Lamborghini models, but it looks like this time it made an exception as it came up with a pretty wild body kit for the BMW M3 Coupe. Should we be surprised that the kit comes shortly after BMW announced the M3 Coupe will go out of production?

Called GTRS5, the new kit is focused on updating the look of the M3 and transforming it into a sporty, aggressive beast. The kit is entirely made in carbon fiber and includes a new front spoiler, new front splitter and front wings, new side skirts and a new rear wing. As an option customers can also get a carbon bonnet and boot lid.

If you really like the M3 GTRS5 and you want to order it, you better hurry up as only 40 units will be made.

BMW M3 by Edo Competition in Detail

Edo Competition did no updates under the hood, but it worked on making the V-8 engine to sound more aggressive. To obtain this throaty sound, it installed a new exhaust system with four end pipes made in carbon fiber and hidden into a special carbon rear diffuser with enlarged fins.

The M3 GTRS5 sits on a set of 20-inch VS-320 Vörsteiner aluminum rims painted in black. The tuner also installed a Brembo sports braking system with 380 mm (14.96) discs and red-painted, six-piston calipers on the front axle.

Keeping the M3 glued to the track is a variant 3 coilover suspension.

2014 BMW X5 by Lumma Design

The 2014 BMW X5 will not hit showrooms until late in November, but Lumma Design has already found a way to improve it. The new Lumma kit applies to both diesel and gasoline models, and will be available for order starting in March 2014.

As with any other kit developed by Lumma, the new CLR X5 RS starts by upgrading the exterior look of the car. The new aerodynamic kit starts with a new front spoiler bumper with enlarged air inlets and integrated daytime running lights. There are also new, custom-made side skirts and a new hood with large built-in vents.

Lumma also took the X5’s backside to a new level, as it installed a new integrated diffuser and a new rear spoiler with specially placed panels. Lastly, a set of powerful-looking wheel-arch flares help to give the X5 a more aggressive stance.

Lumma gave the X5 an even more aggressive look by adding in a set of wheels painted matte black with decorative strips. The wheels are sized 10-by-22 inches with 295/30R22 tires mounted on the front axle and 12-by-22 inches with 335/25R22 tires on the rear. Customers can also opt for rims coated in an elegant black or a silver finish.

A Sweet-Sounding Exhaust with Engine Mods Coming

The tuner also offers a new exhaust system with four oval end pipes. Lumma also promised that in the near future we will see some performance upgrades too.

Flashy Interior

For the interior, Lumma is offers an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel in leather, Alcantara or carbon; high-quality velour floor mats edged with leather and embroidered with the LUMMA crest logo; and aluminum pedals with non-slip rubber studs.