If you’re into hot hatches and like the Fiat 500 Abarth but the car is either too small for you or you think it’s a bit on the girly side, Abarth has a solution for you. It’s called the Fiat Punto Evo EsseEsse Abarth, which is a tuned version of the already tuned Abarth Punto Evo.
The Abarth Punto Evo EsseEsse comes with 180 horsepower, up from 165, with the help of a reprogrammed ECU and bigger turbochargers. The added power propels the EsseEsse to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.3 seconds with a top speed of 134 mph (216 km/h). To cope with the added power and speed, Abarth upgraded the brakes, suspension, and tires. continue reading →
This is what dreams are made of. Correction, this is what Ferrari California Dreams are made of. German tuner Wheelsandmore have spiced up the stock Ferrari California with their version dubbed as the ‘Ferrari California Dreamin’.
The ‘California Dreamin’ package starts off with an upgrade to the ECU software to help the boost the power by 40 hp to 500 hp and an impressive 525 lb-ft of torque. The upgraded Ferrari California Dreamin also features a removable valve controlled exhaust system. With the new found power, the car also has to sound like it means serious business. Not to worry my friends, Wheelseandmore also offers an optional 200 cell sports catalysts and premuffler replacement tubes which help in giving it one hell of a mean sound. continue reading →
The Mazda MX-5 or better known as the Mazda Miata is probably the best selling car for Mazda since it was introduced in the early 90’s. Since its injunction, the Miata has had 3 face lifts. Although tagged as a “chic’s” car, the MX-5 has a huge following around the world.
This following has led Mazda to introduce a limited number of the new MX-5 Karai. Karai meaning ‘sharp’ in Japanese, is based on the roadster coupe, which has the retractable hardtop. The new MX-5 comes in an eye catching lime green called, “Metal Green Metallic”. A contrasting glossy black for the hardtop, rear view mirrors, trim accents such as the front grille and fog lamp surround, as well as 17 inch alloy wheels in low profile tires. continue reading →
Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell finally gets his hands on the latest supercar from Italy. Tiff drives the Ferrari Four (FF) on some scenic twisty mountain roads to see if it does indeed feel like a real Ferrari and ends the video with the FF being driven around on slick icy roads to see how well the four-wheel drive works, a first on a production Ferrari. Video after the jump. continue reading →
Here’s the first look at a new body kit for the Ferrari 458 Italia by Japanese tuners Fairy Design. The pictures are provided by our local tuning shop SR Auto Group who will be one of the first official dealers to carry this body kit.
The tuners didn’t provide any details on the kit but from what I see in the pictures, it looks like there is a new front lip spoiler piece which continues on to the side of the car and ends at the rear bumper, that’s the best I can describe it, I don’t really know what to call it. They’ve also added a trunk mounted spoiler. continue reading →
Below is a short video released by Novitec Rosso of a pair of their tuned Ferrari 458 Italia’s, we first posted about the car here. This time however, the cars are finished in red with black carbon fiber trim. I did like the white Novitec tuned 458 Italia, however, I’m not really big fan of this version, especially the red rims and the music in the video just makes everything a little worse.
A little background info on the Novitec Rosso Ferrari 458 Italia; the Ferrari 4.5 liter V8 now produces 609 horsepower and 420 pound-feet (569 Nm) of torque and has a new top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).
The video mostly shows the cars standing still, except for the ending, I guess this is a bit of a teaser of what’s to come and I can’t wait for a full video of the car blasting around a track. Sure, I’m not a fan of the visuals of the car but I know this car will move like lightning and sound like thunder! Video after the jump. continue reading →
