A year ago, German tuner Brabus devised a complex tuning kit for the opulent Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S, and this week… Wait, no. It did not update it. In fact, the company decided the kit was perfect as is, so it just took it outdoors on an extended photoshoot.

You may peek into our gallery and watch the video to appreciate the effort that went into designing and producing the intricate aerodynamic kit. In case you were wondering, the package includes dozens of parts available solely in carbon fiber form, although you can still choose between glossy and matte. Highlights include a front apron, a spoiler lip, side skirts, a rear diffuser and a rear wing, but the full listing goes on and on.

The show car rides on staggered Brabus rims (21” front, 22” rear) wrapped in 275/35 and 335/25 rubber, respectively. The cabin can be trimmed to your liking in a variety of ways.

The stock engine receives a boost to 800 PS (789 hp / 588 kW) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the S-Class to pierce the 3-second sprint mark by making it to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 2.9 seconds (stock: 3.2 s). The top speed is electronically governed at 315 km/h (195 mph).

Now that you have seen the Brabus 800 GT 63 S, would you say it is the ultimate S-Class? Or do you have a better custom build in mind? Please share your opinion!

Bentley Mulliner has prepared an ultra-deluxe take on the Continental GT coupe for the Salon Privé show in Blenheim Palace coming up on next Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

The masterfully executed car sports a Double Diamond grille finished in silver, front fender louvers, unique side mirror caps, illuminated sills and Mulliner badges throughout. It rides on 22-inch, nine-spoke wheels with the Bentley on the hubcap that maintains its upright position even when the car is driven.

The interior boasts a bi-color trim scheme that matches the body and comes adorned with Diamond in Diamond stitching on the seats, doors and front fascia. The project provides for a total of eight tri-color combinations in the cabin. Each diamond is composed of 712 handmade stitches, bringing the in-car stitch count to around 400,000. If you are wondering how long it took to carry out the interior makeover, the answer is “eighteen months”.

The center console also wears a rhombic pattern engraved with the help of actual diamond cutters. A mechanical watch sits in the middle next to the outline of the car and the signature of the tuner.

The exclusive edition will ship with two engines: W12 6.0 (635 PS / 467 kW, 900 Nm / 664 lb-ft) and V8 4.0 (550 PS / 404 kW, 770 Nm / 568 lb-ft). Both take advantage of eight-speed DCT and all-wheel drive. Bentley Dynamic Ride is also included to minimize side rolling.

An annual Mecum auction will be held in Las-Vegas this November focused on rare and one-off cars. This slammed, topless Chevrolet Colorado truck will definitely attract plenty of attention when the event starts.

The car is a model year 2015 Colorado pickup that no longer has any kind of roof, as well as hardly any side glass to speak of. It flaunts doors that swing open against the traffic and lacks a cargo bed, so you won’t be using it for farm work for sure. Air tanks reside where the bed had once been, and the suspension is every inch as low as it goes.

If you think the exterior of this Chevy is too gaudy or otherwise controversial, wait until you peek inside the cabin. Furnished in a style reminiscent of early 2000s, it somehow manages to combine burgundy red with light beige and brown. Seats boast snakeskin inlays, carpets line the floors, and the entire thing looks decidedly out of fashion, if not without a style of its own.

The asking price has not been announced yet.

Classic Recreations announced the carbon-bodied, authentic-looking GT500 CR restomod this spring, and now we have the first pics of the actual car.

The project combines the iconic appearance of the Shelby GT500 with modern technology. The use of carbon fiber enables the restomod to weigh 270 kilos (595 lbs) less than the real GT500 CR. The V8 Coyote under the hood gains a sizable boost to 810 hp (604 kW) and sends the momentum to the rear axle courtesy of a Tremec six-speed manual gearbox. Wilwood components are used in the brakes throughout.

Classic Recreations will handle the assembly of 25 total cars, and will price each one starting from U.S. $298,000. Speedcore will be manufacturing the body panels.

Shelby itself is in no way participating in the project, but has authorized it with a license and will be selling the finished cars from its factory in Las-Vegas.

The debut of the 992 generation of Porsche 911 Turbo S did little to diminish the tuning value of its previous generations. Today, Manhart Performance came out with its own rendition of the 991.2 model called “TR 850”.

The numeric index refers to the engine power. The 3.8-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine gets a boost from 580 to a whopping 850 metric horsepower (572 – 838 U.S. horsepower or 427 – 625 kilowatts, respectively). The numbers are valid for all Sport Chrono Package-equipped cars in Overboost mode. The torque simultaneously rises from 750 to 1,090 Nm (553 – 804 lb-ft).

The power kit includes improved turbochargers, CSF intercoolers, IPD aluminum intake system, BMC air filter, a revised exhaust system, and an ECU reflash. For the seven-speed semi-auto transmission to be able to cope with the increased load, it gets heavy-duty clutch mechanisms along with optimized software.

As a result, the car zaps from nothing to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) in mere 2.4 seconds instead of 2.9s, and can exceed the factory-rated max speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).

On a curious side note, the TR 850 is not road-legal in Germany where its Manhart free-flow, stainless-steel, active-valve exhaust unit is considered too dirty without catalyst. You can still buy a compact-sized catalytic converter for it if you wish, and the new system growls in a much louder and more powerful way than the stock one.

The car rides on Levella LVL 1.1 centerlock wheels painted black with yellow rims. The front axle sports 9×21-inch wheels, while the rear one makes use of a broader 12×21-inch pair. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires measure 255/30 ZR21 at the front and 325/25 ZR21 in the back, and H&R springs drop the height by 30mm (1.2”).

The standard tuning kit includes engine, transmission and suspension improvements. Brakes, body kit and interior are all optional upgrades. The TR850 power kit costs €27,186, the exhaust system €5,750, the wheels add another €8,480, the H&R springs €429, and the body graphics (black stripes/yellow body or bronze stripes/black body) adds €974.

Aston Martin has finished yet another ultra-exclusive project car. What used to be a rare production coupe named One 77 became Victor, a road rocket like no others.

The name is an homage to Victor Gauntlett, who was the CEO of the company back in the 1980s. Aston Martin Q subdivision handled the conversion, endowing the coupe with parts taken from Valkyrie and Vulcan hypercars. The resulting exterior image is reminiscent of the V8 Vantage dating back to 1977–1989.

The traits reminiscent about the iconic V8 Vantage include lighting, the hood cover, the boot lid and the radiator grille. The interior looks much more up-to-date with its liberal use of carbon fiber, sports steering wheel, digital dash and touch-enabled infotainment display. The company emphasizes that the retro styling did not affect the aerodynamic performance of the car.

The 7.3-liter One 77 V12 under the hood receives Cosworth treatment and rises from 760 PS (750 hp / 559 kW) to 847 PS (835 hp / 623 kW). The torque simultaneously goes from 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) to 821 Nm (606 lb-ft). A Graziano six-speed manual gearbox sends the momentum to the wheels assisted by a powerful two-part cooling system and a special coupling mechanism. The above upgrades are vital for what is officially recognized as Aston Martin’s most powerful stick-shift supercar in history. Six-piston carbon-ceramic brakes cater for proper deceleration.

The in-house customizer never bothered to mention the costs associated with the project.

The Honda S660 is a truly beautiful mid-engine compact roadster that frankly wouldn’t look out of place in Europe or the USA – but it doesn’t sell outside of Japan. Throw a glance at the latest body kit for it by Mugen, and the injustice will hurt especially badly.

The kit is analogous to the one the tuner showed us at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 back in January. Included are two aerodynamically shaped bumpers and side skirts. The front bumper comes painted in two colors – the main body color and Dark Gun Metallic. Anti-fog lights in well-rounded glass caps are optional.

The rear bumper and spoiler are compatible with the stock exhaust system, but Mugen offers its own performance-oriented version at a premium.

A new forged aluminum wheel set named F8 complements the kit. The rims come finished Graphite Grey and measure 15×5 inches at the front end and 16×6 at the rear.

Last but not least, those willing to squeeze the most handling performance out of their roadster may opt for Yamaha Performance shocks.

The entire kit costs around U.S. $5,000.

German tuner AC Schnitzer has already dealt with BMW 8 Series when it revealed its own rendition of the M850i spec last year. Today, the team tackles the M8 Gran Coupe, and while the changes are much more subtle on the outside, the specs are truly impressive.

The car’s standard 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo goes up from 600 to 750 horsepower (447 – 559 kilowatts, respectively). Torque simultaneously rises from 700 to 850 Newton-meters (516 – 627 foot-pounds). The Competition spec is also supported but yields the same max values.

The body kit comes in a variety of hard and lightweight materials: the front spoiler is made of thermal plastic, the rear spoilers are polyurethane, and the side skirt extensions are carbon fiber. Rounding things off is a brand-new, purpose-designed exhaust system with tips wrapped in carbon fiber.

Shortened suspension springs drop the ride height by between 25 and 30 mm (1”-1.2”) on the front axle and between 15 and 20 mm (0.6”-0.8”) on the rear one. The wheels are 21-inch forged by default, wrapped in 275/30 R21 tires (front) and 285/30 R21 (rear). You may opt for 20-inch wheels bundled with summer and winter rubber if you would like, though.

The interior benefits from aluminum details such as paddle shifters, pedal pads, and a footrest for the left foot.

The long-anticipated short suspension springs are finally out for the latest – 992 – iteration of the Porsche 911. H&R promises equal performance on the street and the track.

Once installed, ride height drops by only 20 millimeters – but even this design change necessitated overcoming extremely challenging limitations dictated by the suspension layout of the sports car, H&R admits. In return, the driver gets better and more intuitive steering at higher speeds, especially when cornering.

The upgrade kit is currently only compatible with the Turbo and Turbo S Coupe fitted with PASM suspension and front axle lift system. The asking price is €690.

Japanese tuner Mugen came out with a rather radical-looking styling package for the 2020 Honda Civic Type R some time ago. Today, the company revealed a body kit for the regular Civic – and it looks unexpectedly tame in comparison.

Included are a front spoiler lip, carbon-fiber inserts for the grille and the bumper, side skirts, a diffuser at the rear, and a tailgate spoiler. None of this looks nearly as bold as the OTT styling the Type R received a while ago, but things are stylish nonetheless.

LED taillights, 19-inch wheels, a performance exhaust system with hexagonal tips and revised brakes wrap up the list of exterior goodies.

The interior takes advantage of a sports steering wheel, bucket seats, engine start/stop toggle, scuff plates and branded floormats.

The prices aren’t there yet. You can buy an entry-level Civic in the States starting from $21,750, while the top-end Type R spec will lighten your wallet by at least $36,995.