When we think about Mercedes-Benz, we often associate it with AMG, and for good reason. AMG is the branch of Mercedes that customizes and manufactures the brand. Technicians and designers at Mercedes-Benz AMG has accomplished a great thing in coming up with the current SLS 63 AMG.

Kicherer tuners, went ahead and transformed the SLS 63 AMG into the impressive, 2012 Kicherer Mercedes-Benz SLS 6.3 Supercharged GT. This high-tech sports car is made of carbon fiber material both externally and internally.

Specifications

Engine

Kicherer upgraded the SLS 63 AMG’s 6.3L V8 to a supercharger, enabling the Supercar to produce 700 HP and a maximum torque of 620 lbs-ft. With this power, the Supercharged GT can sprint form 0 to 62 mph in remarkable 3.4 seconds, reaching a top speed of 186 mph.

Performance is enhanced with the back pressure controlled stainless steel-flap sports exhaust system that produces a deep throaty V8 sound. Moreover, the carbon-fiber rear diffuser and hand-crafted vertical fan grilles also play a role in improving the car’s performance.

Exterior

The SLS 6.3 Supercharged GT is dressed up with a satin matte black exterior coat. Notable features include carbon fins for the engine bonnet and front fenders, carbon-fiber front lip spoiler and a subtle rear diffuser. The stylish exterior is finished off with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear RS-1 lightweight forged wheels, which are wrapped up in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

Special high-tech coilovers have been added to give superb grip. The coilovers are equipped with lift function allowing the chassis to be lowered and raised by about 30 mm by just a press of a button.

Interior

The interior receives an upgrade with the use of carbon fiber, especially on the door ledge protectors, center console, stowage tray, door interiors, and the back seats.

Kicherer did a remarkable job in creating a seriously inspiring top of the line sports car. With the stylish exterior and interior, combining with great performance, the 2012 Kicherer Mercedes-Benz SLS 6.3 Supercharged GT is definitely going to attract a lot of attention from many people around the globe.

The 2013 G-Power BMW G1 V8 Hurricane RS is a modified version of the BMW 1 M Hurricane and the latest vehicle to be customized by G-Power.

G-Power is the leading supplier of supercharger systems for BMW engines, and has tailor-made the supercharger for the M3 engine. They have mounted the centrifugal supercharger from ASA, the T1-523, directly on the engine.

Specifications

*Stock specs

Engine & Performance

G-Power has replaced the standard BMW M1 engine and gearbox with the engine and gearbox from the BMW M3 that are bigger than those in the M1 model. In addition, they modified the M3 engine, and the end result is a supercharged engine that generates up to 600 horsepower, 428 pounds-feet of torque and can achieve a top speed of more than 205 mph, making it the fastest car in its class. From a standing start, the car can reach 125 mph in just under 13 seconds.

Supercharger

The supercharger features an air box manufactured from cast aluminum. This houses a large air filter along with a water based cooling system that allows the supercharger to function at optimal temperature.

The net result of fitting the supercharger to the engine is an increase of 40% in torque. The system also results in the engine running efficiently, thereby reducing fuel consumption.

Braking & Suspension

Capable of astonishing speed, it is vital to ensure that the tires, suspension and braking performance of the BMW G1 V8 Hurricane RS are able to cope with all that power.

G-Power opted for Pilot Super Sport tires developed by Michelin, its technology partner, and sourced its braking system to Movit.

The company worked closely with KW to develop a suspension package it calls Clubsport, specifically designed for the G1 V8 Hurricane RS. The task was to come up with a package that allowed for comfort and stability in normal driving conditions while at the same time providing the stability, comfort and control required on a race track, and they have succeeded in doing this in the 2013 G-Power BMW G1 V8 Hurricane RS.

The 2013 Exagon Furtive-eGT is an electric powered grand tourer designed to deliver a combination of excellent sporting performance and everyday practicality.

From the start, Exagon consulted with partners like Siemens, Michelin and Nokia to bring the very best expertise into the design and build of this project.

Specifications

Pioneer Technology

The Exagon Furtive-eGT stands out for bringing new technological products into this vehicle, making it unique. The car is powered by the latest Siemens electric motor, combined with the latest generation battery from Saft.

The body is constructed from high strength carbon fiber. It comes with a three-speed gearbox. Exagon even brought in FOCAL to custom design the acoustics of the furtive.

Engine & Battery

Two Siemens motors provide the drive power to the rear wheels. The two motors are seamlessly integrated by electronic controls, and the driving experience is just as if only one motor is being used. Considering the power they deliver, the motors are extremely light, weighing just over 112 lbs each.

The high performance Saft batteries give the 2013 Exagon Furtive-eGT a range of more than 192 miles in combined city and highway driving. These long-lasting batteries have been shown to retain 80% of their power after 3,000 cycles.

Performance

For an electric vehicle, the Furtive delivers amazing performance. The 402 horsepower motor accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds; it generates 380 lbs-ft of torque. The top speed is at 155 mph, it could go faster but it is electronically limited at that speed.

The braking is top notch, and Exagon has worked with Beringer to deliver an innovative braking system that uses the magnetic fields generated by the motors to provide assistance in the braking process. The result is effective stopping at short distances.

The 2013 Superlight R600 is a sports car from Caterham, the popular British car manufacturer. It is meant to replace the long tooth Superlight R500.

Caterham intends the vehicle to move into slot in just above the less extreme R300 model, in order to satisfy track drivers.

For that reason, the R600 takes an uncompromising approach, with few concessions to driver or passenger comfort.

Specifications

Engine

The R600 has a 2.0-liter Duratec engine from Ford, it has been enhanced by Caterham from the original 145 horsepower to a mighty 275 horsepower. Together with the 200 lbs ft of torque, this represents a considerable increase over the old R500 model.

Caterham achieved this increase in power by fitting it with a supercharger. The car is a rear wheel drive vehicle, as is usual for this manufacturer, and a six-speed sequential gearbox is matched to a limited slip differential made by Titan.

Appearance

As is common of the R-series, the R600 is designed to look like a race car, with the handling considered more important by its customers than comfort. This result, the exterior is reminiscent of recent Caterham’s body design, with the marquee’s unmistakable silhouette still evident.

However, there have been changes from the lesser R300 model, this includes the fitting of a rollover cage and – since it is essentially a race car – the removal of it’s headlights.

Handling & Performance

Like all Superlight Caterham’s, the R600 is fitted with 15 inch alloy rims. These wheels are fitted with disc brakes with four-piston calipers. The suspension on this Superlight is based heavily on that which was used in the older R300 model. Official performance figures have not been released, but it is widely expected it will go from 0 to 60 mph is under four seconds, thanks to the extremely lightweight nature of the car.

The 2012 Brabus Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster is a customized version of the standard Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster done by German company Brabus, who also customize Maybach and Smart cars.

Brabus specializes in retuning the manufacturers’ engines to deliver more horsepower and torque. They also modify other structural and visual aspects of the vehicles they work on.

Specifications

*Stock specs

Engine & Performance

The Brabus MB SL Roadster has a 4.7-liter, twin turbo V8 engine that provides up to 512 horsepower and 604 pounds-feet of torque, capable of powering this car to its top speed of 186 mph. The re-tuning increases the horsepower from 435 HP.

This capability is achieved not just by modification to the engine but also by the addition of stylish components to the body that have been fine-tuned to provide the best aerodynamic quality. Brabus also tweaked the suspension to improve the car’s agility, driving comfort, and road-handling capability.

Exterior

Brabus designers have come up with a set of stylish components that provide a sporty yet elegant appearance to the car, in addition to improving performance. Brabus fit two side air vents to the front of the car and a spoiler to the rear. All the Brabus components are built to the same standard as the OEM.

Customers have a choice of the company’s own Monoblock alloy wheels for the Brabus Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster. Drivers can select from 18, 19 or 20-inch wheels with four separate designs and fitted with top grade tires.

The company also fits a sports exhaust system, manufactured from stainless steel, to the car. The exhaust system is finished off with four, chrome-tipped tailpipes. The system gives the car a high amp sound.

Interior

Brabus provides a whole range of options for the interior of the 2012 Brabus Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster. Trim sets are available in wood or carbon fiber in a large range of colors and finishes, along with Alcantara and Mastik leather options for the upholstery.