Find of the Day: Infiniti G35 Dressed Up as a Nissan GT-R

Usually, it’s Nissan owners that want to upgrade to a model from sister company Infiniti, but in this case, it’s the other way around. Found for sale in Quebec by Carscoop reader Caroline is this Nissan GT-R wannabe based on the Infiniti G35 Coupe. From what we can tell, the owner’s budget dried out after he or she finished the front end that now resembled the R35 with a bespoke grille and front bumper assembly.

In the very rare case someone is interested, the Infiniti G35 Coupe is a 2004 model equipped with an automatic transmission that has 120,000 kilometers or about 75,000 miles on the odo. The asking price is $18,999 CAD (approximately US$19,600) with the seller noting that it is negotiable.

Merci for the tip Caroline!

Link: Lepac

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Heico Sportiv Redoes the Volvo XC90 SUV, Launches New Styling Package

Seeing that Volvo will be holding on to the XC90, which has been in production since 2002, for a few more years, tuning firm Heico Sportiv decided to update its styling offerings for the crossover model.

The newly developed bodykit is made from PUR-R-RIM plastic and consists of six parts. These include new front apron that replaces the series-produced central and side panels and has a stainless steel stay located in front of the cooling air outlet, side skirts that are mounted on top of the original parts and a new rear apron that accommodates the four-pipe sports exhaust system with oval chrome end tips.

"Our new bodykit intends to give dealerships an attractive opportunity to offer additional buying incentives," said Heico Sportiv CEO, Holger Hedtke. "Around the globe, the Volvo XC90 has an unwavering fan club that will certainly applaud the modern, self-assured design from Heico Sportiv."

The tuning firm’s body kit is available for all XC90s made from 2007 and onwards and will be available for order from May 2011.

The aero parts can be complemented by a set of 20-inch alloy wheels shod in beefier tires.

Source: Heico Sportiv via Worldcarfans

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Anderson Germany Treats the Ferrari GTB Fiorano with Subtle Power and Styling Upgrades

There’s so much you can do to improve a supercar like the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, but tuning specialist Anderson Germany believes it has some goods to offer with its new program for the Italian model.

In stock form, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano leaves the factory with a 6.0-liter V12 engine delivering 620 ponies and 608 Nm (448 lbft) of peak torque. A new sports exhaust system from Hamann adds an extra 30HP for a total output of 650-horsepower with Anderson Germany claiming that the increase helps improve the standard car’s 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 3.7 seconds, though the company did not release any numbers.

Next up on Anderson Germany’s list is the exterior that is finished in black with red pin stripes and matching alloy wheel designs. A new bodykit -again- from Hamann Motorsports is also part of the package.

The tuner did not release any pricing info.

Source: Anderson Germany via Autoblog.nl

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VÄTH Turns up the Wick on the Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe

The Mercedes-Benz CL500 [C216] coupe is the latest car to drop into the hands of German tuning firm VÄTH. The company starts by squeezing more power out of the 5.5-liter V8 engine through the use of sport camshafts, custom stainless steel sport catalysts and air filters. Output is lifted from 388HP to 460HP and 600Nm, while VÄTH also removes the speed limiter allowing the modified CL500 to reach a top speed of 290km/h or 180mph.

To improve handling, the German tuner fitted the CL500 with a three-way adjustable sports suspension and a high-performance braking system. The coupe now rides on a set of 20-inch forged alloy wheels with 245/30ZR20 tires at the front and 285/25ZR20 at the rear axle.

Visual enhancements also come in the form of a front spoiler lip, a new rear diffuser, and a boot lid spoiler, all made out of carbon fiber. As for the interior, VÄTH’s modifications include carbon fiber trim, a bespoke steering wheel and a new speedometer.

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FatChance 2.0: The Very First Customized 2011 Chrysler 300 [with Videos]

The original Chrysler 300 is perhaps one of the most popular cars in the tuning industry here in the States, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that the Detroit automaker is using the car’s successor to tap into the custom scene.

The very first customized 2011MY Chrysler 300 is called the Fatchance 2.0 and it made its debut alongside the firm’s “S” concept cars at this past weekend’s Annual Spring Festival of LXs in California (see here). The low-rider 300 was crafted by John Fortuno aka Fatchance, who apparently caught the attention of Chrysler with his first generation 300-based FatChance 1.0.

The FatChance 2.0 300 has a rather clean look with exterior modifications including dark headlamps, a new front grille with a mesh insert, bespoke fog light surround trims, tinted and windows. The body is painted in a white hue and comes with a contrasting matte black finish for the grille surround, mirrors, bumper trims and logos. The lowered ride and the massive 22-inch forged alloy wheels wrapped in Nitto Tires measuring 255/30/22 at the front and 295/25/22 at the back complete the look.

Fortuno said that the custom 300 is an ongoing project that will be completed in time for the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this November. Among other things, Fortuno plans to modify the car’s interior and mechanical hardware.

Sources: Chrysler FlickR / Facebook

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