BMW Alpina B5 BiTurbo sedan

Alpina has quietly upgraded the B5 BiTurbo. While there doesn't appear to be any styling changes, the model benefits from a revised tuning package which enables the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 to produce 540 PS (397 kW / 533 hp) and 730 Nm (538 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 33 PS (24 kW / 32 hp) and 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). This enables the sedan to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (an improvement of 0.2 seconds) and hit a top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph) - an increase of 12 km/h (7 mph). In terms of efficiency, owners can expect to average 10.5 L/100km (26.9 mpg UK / 22.4 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 244 g/km.

BMW 1-Series by Hartge

Hartge has introduced a new tuning program for the BMW 1-Series (F20). On the styling front, the model can be outfitted with lowering springs (which reduce the ride height by 30mm) and 19-inch alloy wheels. The cabin can also be equipped with aluminum pedals, velour floor mats and Hartge badging. For added performance, a revised ECU enables the 116d to produce 142 PS (104 kW / 140 hp) and 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) of torque. Likewise, the 118d can be tuned to develop 174 PS (128 kW / 172 hp) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. Lastly, the optimized ECU for the 120d allows the engine to produce 218 PS (160 kW / 215 hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S by edo competition

 edo competition is following up their earlier Porsche Panamera creations, Moby Dick and Hellboy, with another package but this time for the Panamera Turbo S variant. Opting not to give this range topping model a cheeky name, edo's Panamera Turbo S is mainly defined by its power package which gives an additional 150 HP (110 kW) and 130 Nm (96 lb-ft) of torque for a total of 700 HP (515 kW) and 880 Nm (649 lb-ft). The production Turbo S produces 550 HP (405 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft). But we're left wondering if this is merely a preliminary upgrade which leaves room for the future. If you'll recall, edo's Moby Dick which was just a Panamera Turbo produced 750 HP (552 kW) from its standard 500 HP (368 kW) - 250 HP (184 kW) more than stock. Regardless, edo tells us modifications include new exhaust manifolds and turbochargers, high-flow catalytic converters and air filters as well as a stainless steel high-performance exhaust system with butterfly valves. The engine management system was re-programmed for optimization of the new hardware. The edo Turbo S sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds, compared the 3.8 seconds for the standard car, and hits 200 km/h (124 mph) in just 11.4 seconds, as opposed to 13.5 seconds. The top speed of the edo Turbo S stands at 340 km/h (211 mph) which is amazingly electronically limited. edo also adds a lowering module which adjusts the vehicle's ground height by up to 30mm and 22-inch carbon-fiber-look racing wheels.

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.

Lamborghini Aventador by Prindiville Design

Prindiville Design has relaunched and rebranded their tuning house and have begun by taking on the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The company from the UK has introduced a number of carbon fiber replacement body panels that offer weight savings of up to 65 percent and give the model a rather sexy two-tone exterior look. Under the exterior, Prindiville has upgraded the Aventador's engineering to force a little extra performance. It starts with a titanium high performance exhaust system that is 80 percent lighter than the factory installed version. Also included in the package is an uprated ECU and high-flow induction system to boost power. Prindiville are also launching new tuning packages for the Ferrari 458 and Range Rover Evoque, incorporating the aforementioned updates.