Wheel vendor Forgestar has published a post on its social pages showing a rather flashy slammed Ford Mustang S550 fitted with F14 Beadlocks. Care for a closer look?

The alloy wheel has six dual spokes and comes in a matte-black finish. Air Lift Performance suspension makes sure the rims stay deep within the arches, lending the iconic muscle car an even sportier stance. But you might be wondering why there are beadlock rings on the rear wheels. Read on if this is the case.

Normally, extreme off-roading vehicles use beadlocks to prevent the tires from slipping on the rims or slipping off altogether. Both these issues are common when the wheel diameter is small, the tire diameter is much larger, and the tire is underinflated. However, extreme sprint-race cars, like the Mustang, often get their innards boosted to around 1,000 horsepower, which introduces tire-related risks. To prevent the rubber from coming off during burnouts, beadlocks are routinely used on the rear wheels.

Plus, they look cool, wouldn’t you say?

Hofele is renowned for its ultra-deluxe makeovers of expensive Mercedes-Benz vehicles. A few days ago, the company filled in the gap in its product lineup by introducing the Ultimate HGLE – essentially a Mercedes-Benz GLE finished in pale gold and black.

The first glance at the SUV reveals enormous 23-inch wheels shaped like turbine fans. The chosen shape is not coincidental: apart from looking rather unique and bold, it lends the car a better aerodynamic profile and drastically enhances brake cooling efficiency. At least, this is what the manufacturer claims.

Other immediately noticeable highlights include a new radiator grille, a front bumper and a thin stripe running down the hood cover, giving the car a bit of an old-timer vibe. A new diffuser with redesigned exhaust finishers sits at the rear end.

The cabin overhaul astonishes with its great attention to fine detail, the abundance of high-quality Nappa leather and Alcantara. Plastic is barely even present as a material.

The car shown on the photos is a Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, but Hofele offers similar refinement programs for the entire GLE Class range, from the wallet-friendly 300d to the range-topping GLE 63 S.

Delta4x4 outdid itself when it converted Elon Musk’s electric sedan into a capable rally car and immediately let it ride through mud, dirt, and gravel.

The Norwegian man who ordered this unusual Tesla Model 3 conversion realized that its heavy traction battery at the bottom would likely prevent it from becoming a full-fledged off-roader, but decided to review his options nonetheless. In the end, Delta4x4 – a tuner with primary specialization in extreme off-road conversions – took the job.

The sedan ended up with a 35mm (1.4”) lift kit, additional protective plating, and 18-inch Klassik-B rims wrapped in meaty off-road tires. While not exactly on par with ATVs in terms of traversability, the build is still capable of many things – and we think it looks amazing, too.

Watch the entire video to witness the Model 3 emerge from a mud pool and ride on as though nothing special happened.

BMW tuner Alpina has updated both of its cars based off the latest 5 Series: the gas-chugging B5 and the diesel-powered D5 S. Let us delve into details.

On the outside, the changes are minimal and boil down to new headlights and radiator grilles. The drivetrain is where things get interesting: the B5 now gets 621 PS (612 hp, or 456 kW) from its 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8. The torque stays unchanged at 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) max. available starting from 2,000 RPM. The eight-speed automatic transmission and xDrive AWD benefit from further tweaking, resulting in reduced sprint times (3.4 seconds for the sedan/saloon version, 3.6 s for the estate/wagon). The top speed amounts to 330 km/h (205 mph) for the sedan and 322 km/h (200 mph) for the family hauler.

The D5 S, which normally comes powered by a 3.0-liter, tri-turbo six-cylinder diesel, gets a boost to 408 PS (402 hp, 0r 300 kW). The peak torque stays the same at 800 Nm (590 lb-ft), unlockable at 1,750 RPM and above. The eight-speed auto gearbox and xDrive remain unchanged, and so do the sprint times.

The Alpina D5 S is currently the strongest BMW 5 Series on the market, since the M550d spec with its 400 hp (298 kW) is no longer being produced, and the 540d only churns out 340 hp (254 kW).

Both cars come equipped with power-adjustable Bilstein shock absorbers, while the wagon additionally benefits from air-ride suspension on the rear axle. Active roll stabilizers are standard equipment, but 4WS is no longer available. Rear-axle diff lock is now optional for the diesel spec, too, and carbon-ceramic brakes are also on the list.

The new Alpina B5 and D5 S ship with M Performance bumpers, rather than stock bumpers with custom details like before. The base spec now includes 20-inch wheels, the instrument panel is digital, and you can switch gears using either the dedicated steering wheel buttons or the paddle shifter. Lavalina leather finish is available at a premium.

The BMW Alpina D5 S starts from €92,500 in Germany, whereas the Alpina B5 will set you back at least €117,700.

SCL GLOBAL Concept has teamed up with FormaCar to design and produce a full aerodynamic package for the Lambo Urus. The kit of 42 parts is now available for ordering.

Prompted to name the most sophisticated and technologically complex parts of the kit, we’d say it’s the hood, the rear bumper with the diffuser, the front bumper and the large front-end extension that involves replacing the front fenders completely.

The aero kit can be purchased in two distinct versions, one made of ultra-high-temperature fiberglass and the other manufactured from carbon fiber with its trademark look and texture.

All parts made of ultra-high-temperature fiberglass weigh the same as the factory originals (OEM parts), are 2-3 mm thick to comply with the relevant standards, extremely durable, and withstand operating temperatures raising as high as +120°C (+248°F).

The Carbon Fiber version is considered exclusive and benefits from the latest technological advances made in the aeronautical industry. It is exceptionally durable, supports temperatures above +120°C (+248°F), and weighs less than the OEM parts do.

Another feature of carbon fiber that luxury car owners know to appreciate comes in the form of the exquisite aesthetic associated with interwoven carbon strands.

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, a famous fashion designer and couturier, had already produced a few memorable Citroen special editions, such as the C3 JCC+ and the E-Mehari Art Car. This time around, he graced the C1 JCC+ with his attention.

The car comes in five colors for customers to choose from: white, black, red, and two shades of grey. Whichever you pick, you will be getting tinted windows, a black roof, fender flares, and 15-inch Planet Black wheels. Mirrors, hubcaps and c-pillars boast new color accents in red, blue, and yellow, and there are JCC logos scattered throughout the entire body and cabin.

Inside, the infotainment display now resides within a black frame, there is a crimson ornamental insert in the dashboard, the air blowers are white-rimmed, and JCC emblems are embroidered into the seat backs.

The fashion-conscious C1 JCC+ comes based on the Shine specification, which features height-adjustable driver’s seat, power/heated side mirrors, central lock system, 7” touchscreen, reversing camera, light sensor, HVAC, speed limiter, hill climb assist, and support for a variety of services including Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Mirror Link. You can pay extra to add keyless entry and launch control options.

The car’s one-liter, three-cylinder engine remains unmodded, which means that it still sends up to 72 hp (54 kW) and 93 Nm (69 lb-ft) of torque to the wheels via the usual five-speed manual gearbox.

Prices remain to be announced for the Citroen C1 JCC+ by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.

Bring-a-Trailer has posted an ad for an exclusive BMW Alpina B10 Biturbo, one of only 507 luxury vehicles built with the BMW 5 Series (E34) as the starting point.

The car costs U.S. $72,000, has the chassis number 53, and dates back to precisely thirty years ago. It comes equipped with the 3.4-liter, inline-six BMW engine called M30B35 and benefits from dual Garrett T25 turbos, lightweight pistons, a redesigned distribution shaft, and a new cooling system.

As a result, it no longer produces 208 hp (155 kW), but rather 360 hp (268 kW) and 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) of torque. A five-speed manual Getrag transmission delivers the momentum to the rear axle, accelerating the sedan 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in mere 5.7 seconds and ultimately taking it past the 290 km/h (180 mph) mark.

Compared against the standard E34, the Alpina custom boasts a finely tailored body kit, a rear wing, and 17-inch wheels that immediately set it apart. Inside, there is wooden trim overall and Recaro seats. Premium features include a central lock system, power mirrors and windows, a two-zone HVAC, a cassette player, and an on-board computer.

The car is listed as having around 81,000 kilometers (50,330 miles) under its belt. Its previous owner spent $19,000 restoring it four years ago.

When Nissan premiered its original GT-R 50 Concept a couple of years ago, the date coincided with 50th anniversaries of coachbuilder Italdesign and the Nissan Skyline GT-R model, prompting the companies to collaborate on a special edition called ‘GT-R 50’.

The first out of the fifty planned cars is now finished and handed over to its owner, who paid north of €990,000. The company had originally intended to showcase it at the Geneva International Motor Show, but the Covid-19 pandemic changed these plans, so we are now offered a look at it online instead.

Technically, the vehicle is still a normal GT-R, but it wears a custom body that’s longer, wider and less tall than the original. The wheelbase stays the same, and customers are invited to choose from multiple available color schemes, each of them referencing a GT-R racecar from the past.

The interior greets the viewer with an opulent combination of leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber.

Nissan’s in-house tuning division, Nismo, handled the powertrain in the project, boosting the stock 3.8-liter V6 from its usual 720 hp (537 kW) to 780 hp (582 kW). This necessitated installing new turbine chargers, overhauling intake and exhaust systems, as well as making improvements in the six-speed DCT box and all-whell drive system.

The GT-R 50 rides on specially designed 21-inch wheels and Bilstein coilover-based suspension, and relies on Brembo brakes with calipers painted red for deceleration.

The remaining customers will have to wait until closer to the end of the year to receive their cars, and the rest of the shipments will be made in 2021. The company reports it still has unsold units on offer.

While BMW is still hesitant to launch the X7 M, Alpina steals the market niche with its newest XB7 based on the 7 Series M50i packing a 4.4-liter V8 TT.

The SUV comes factory-rated at 530 hp (395 kW) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. The tuning shop raises these values to 621 hp (463 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft), respectively.

As a result, the SUV hits 100 km/h (62 mph) from standstill in 4.2 seconds and 200 km/h (124 mph) in 14.9 seconds, an impressive result considering its curb weight of 2,655 kg (5,853 lbs). The wheels measure 21 inches across by default, but customers can choose among sets ranging up to 23 inches in diameter. The car zaps through the quarter-mile drag strip in 12.6 seconds and maxes out at 290 km/h (180 mph).

This becomes possible thanks to numerous improvements made in the eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system, and four-wheel steering is now included in the base spec. As for the cabin, you may choose between six and seven seats.

The Alpina XB7 will ship in October priced starting from $141,300 in the United States and €155,000 in Germany.

Following the reveal of the insane Goliath 700 Supercharged truck based on the GMC Sierra platform several months ago, Hennessey finally started shipping its constituent components.

As its name suggests, the $26,950 HPE700 Supercharged kit revolves around a high-end supercharger upgrade. The unit itself is 2.9 large, and boosts the car’s stock 6.2-liter V8 from its normal 426 hp (318 kW) and 624 Nm (460 lb-ft) to 715 hp (533 kW) and 915 Nm (675 lb-ft). This enables the truck to zap from standstill to 60 miles per hour (0-97 km/h) in 4.3 seconds.

In addition to the power boost, the company delivers an extensive body kit and suspension upgrade. The front bumper depicted here costs $18,950, the stainless-steel exhaust system $2,750 and the Brembo brakes another $7,950. The so-called HPE Stage-1 kit includes a suspension lift kit (+6 inches / +152 mm), new wheels and several body kit parts, and is available for $14,950.

Tick all the boxes, and you are looking forward to spending $74,850 on upgrades for your truck, which begins at just $52,090 for the V8 6.2 spec. Hennessey will be producing 100 such kits.

The tuner ships a similar package for the lower V8 5.3 spec of the GMC Sierra, but you won’t be getting much more than 500 hp (373 kW) out of that engine model.

One last experimental upgrade for the V8 6.2 version concerns increasing piston travel and could get it all the way up to 811 hp (605 kW), as long as you are willing to pay extra.