Specter Werks Corvette GTR

The C6-based Corvette GTR from Specter Werkes has released an updated version of the modified supercar that is currently on sale. The Specter Werkes GTR mixes custom bodywork with a distinctly American look at the supercar muscle. The addition of a custom cam design with more lift brings output to a whopping 615hp (459kW) and 578lb-ft (783Nm) of torque. The full bodykit features a new front and rear fascia, front and rear fenders, exposed carbon fiber details on the exterior, carbon fiber splitter, extractor hood, doors, rocker panels, and a carbon fiber rear diffuser, to name just a few.

The car is painted in BASF liquid silver color (the same used on Mercedes Benz AMG models), while the interior gets GTR-standard embroidered seats with Spinneybeck leather trim details. This Corvette GTR upgrade base price starts at $34,995, with additional custom work available. All GTRs are custom-built to order and carry documentation to that effect. Note, these upgrades are available across the Corvette range, including the new Grand Sport, base Coupe, Z06 and even the ZR1.

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Hamann Typhoon G-Class

If you are finding that the standard AMG-prepped Mercedes Benz G55 SUV is not extreme enough, check out what the engineers at German tuning firm Hamann created. They have produced a new performance upgrade that boosts output to a supercar-like 600hp and 576lb-ft of torque. Known as the Typhoon, this modified G55 AMG SUV has been fitted with Hamann’s high performance HM600 power kit.

Some of the modifications include a new ECU and a revised transmission with a separate oil-cooler. For an SUV, the 0-62mph acceleration time of 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 162mph is impressive. Additional modifications include custom suspension, upgraded brakes, 24in light-alloy wheels, Yokohama tires, LED daytime running lights, and a roof-mounted spoiler. Inside, the details continue with the a Hamann steering wheel, illuminated stainless steel door sill plates, aluminum pedals and velour trim.

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If you are even a remote fan of streetwear clothing the names Nigo and more importantly BAPE will definitely ring a bell.

Well, Nigo has done what all BAPE fans have probably wanted to do and ordered a custom made Mercedes 300SL Gullwing straight from AMG painted with, what else, the classic BAPE allover camo print.

What you see above is said creation, a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL with its engine swapped for a 6.0liter 8-cylinder engine. Awesome.

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I don’t know about you guys, but driving Ken Block’s heavily modified Subary WRX, as seen in the above video, is my kind of fun.

It looks like Mr. Block wasn’t satisfied with just modifying the tires to hold traction in the snow better and went a step farther adapting the car to accept 4 massive looking treads. 

I wonder what Subaru thinks when they see stuff like this.

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