Audi Q7 by MR Car Design

MR Car design has a tuning kit that turns the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI into the 'Floating on a Cloud Q-Seven'.

The German tuner, headed by Marc Reilly, starts with a few touches to the body including new LED daytimers and LED indicator strips.

For an output upgrade, the 4.2 liter TDI diesel engine gets a new K & N air filter and some ECU optimization that dials power up to 374 PS/275 kW (series 326 PS/240 kW) and 870 Nm (642 lb-ft) of torque (series 760 Nm/560 lb-ft). MR Car Design also offers to lift the "tiresome" (as they describe it) Vmax and remove any electronic speed limit.

The Erftstadt-based tuner provides the Q7 with new 22-inch alloy wheels, MRGT22, in 9.5 x 22 dimensions with Icebear (polar bear) W300 tires sized 265/35R22. Electronic suspension lowering is also on offer.



For the cabin, customers can opt to borrow the steering wheel from the current Audi RS6 - a special request option by MR Car Design.
Source: MR Car Design

Lexus at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon

Lexus has brought several models to the Tokyo Auto Salon to show what a little tuning can do for some of its cars.

Alongside the CT200h F Sport, which was first revealed at the Australian Motor Show back in October, Lexus also featured at the show two versions of the IS F - the CCS-R (Circuit Club Sport Racer) and Club Performance Accessory.

The IS F CCS-R is a true racer and comes with carbon fiber body panels which include the bonnet, boot lid and front and rear spoilers. It is fitted with a new frameless constructed roll cage and polycarbonate windows. Carbon fiber is also used for the dash center console and door trims. The CCS-R has a 6-point safety harness and short-diameter steering wheel.

For performance on the track the CCS-R has been fited with race suspension, brakes, cooling and exhaust systems, a mechanical limited-slip differential and forged alloy rims with racing tires.



The IS F Club Performance Accessory, courtesy of TRD (Toyota Racing Department), comes with front and rear spoilers, rear diffuser and a carbon fiber hood. The model also makes use of carbon fiber inside the cabin and features orange sports seats. The IS F Club Performance Accessory is fitted with sport suspension and brakes, titanium exhaust, magnesium rims and also comes with a mechanical limited-slip differential.
Source: Lexus