A German tuning garage by the name of Arden has recently showcased their version of the Jaguar XKR convertible, pictured above. This vehicle reportedly features a redesigned chassis for more responsive handling along with 21-inch allow rims, quad stainless steel exhaust system and tuned suspension.

Under the hood Arden gives their XKR 30 more horsepower added to the stock 510HP making for a full output of 540HP. In terms of top speed, Arden’s Jaguar XKR will reach speeds of up to 198MPH doing away with the electronically limited 155HP of the stock XKR.

Unfortunately for XKR owners, Arden has yet to release a price point or release date for this particular tuning kit.

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If you were looking for the most badass Mustang on the market, look no further — Randall Reed Ford has recently announced that they offer a tuned 2010 Ford Mustang GT later this summer.

Entitled the Reed Speed SSE, this beast comes to us as a joint venture between Randall Reed Ford and Artisan Perforance. The car’s engine has been tuned to the max with Autoblog reporting forged rods, Total Seal rings and new pistons. All of this added to the car’s dual Artisan Rear Mounted turbocharged will make for a total engine output of 700HP.

The engine isn’t the only thing getting a boost as SSBC has supplied the car with 14-inch rotors and 6-piston calipers. The car ain’t half bad lookin’ either with a custom body kit and 20-inch iForged wheels. Top it all off with a 2-tone custom BASF paint job, smoked lens’s and you have yourself the baddest Mustang you’ll ever come across. Unfortunately there is no word on pricing as of now but we will keep you updated.

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If rumors are to be believed there may be a two-seater Honda Civic Type-R hatchback in the works over at Honda’s contracted tuner, Mugen.

According to EVO, speculation says that this new vehicle will be based on the Honda Civic Type R hatchback currently out in Europe but with some very noticeable differences. First of all, the car will have the upgraded suspension, Brembo breaks, and 18-inch alloy wheels found on the above Mugen tuned car but will most likely get rid of the rear seats altogether to make for a lighter car.

There is no telling on when or even if this car will come out but lets hope it does at a price that we can actually afford.

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Just as they did with a Porsche 911 back in January, Switzer has taken a Porsche GT2 and beefed it up way past stock. Just how far past stock? Well, it pumps out an amazing 800hp but the real thrill of it all is it does it on 93 Octane pump gas.

Tym Switzer has this to say about the vehicle:

We were very happy to hit our target numbers. Of course, but the best part is that the car is still so manageable on the street, at this power level. It is an everyday hyper-performing exotic, and I can’t wait to get it out on the track and see how it performs in the hands of a pro driver.

The magic is with some Switzer software calibrations to the ECU along with upgrades to the Garrett GT30R turbochargers. All in all, this car is an absolute beast so be sure to check it out above.

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Brabus, a German tuning company, has recently gotten their hands on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe, pictured above.

This mean car got even meaner, Brabus has upped the 5.5 liter engine to 6.1 liters making for an output of 462 horsepower and 454 pounds of torque. This means the car will be boosted from 0-60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and top speed of 196 mph.

That’s not all though as they also fitted the car with a bodykit (as you can see) and 20-inch alloy wheels. AutoBlog also reports that coilovers are available to adjust the car’s ride hight along with upgraded brakes.

The whole kit will cost you around $40,000 on top of the price of the already expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe. Hey, it costs to be fast.

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