The new 300 «Core» Edition receives special badges on the front fender, a set
of upgraded wheels and on the inside, seating surfaces with the same «Ballistic» cloth inserts from the SRT Viper.
A new Advance Package is being offered with the inclusion
of upgraded wheels, parking sensors (front and rear), rain - sensing windshield wipers, auto - dimming side mirrors, remote start, ventilated seats, and foglights.
Not exact matches
Other changes included a price cut on the company's rear
wheel drive 70 kWh version
of Model S, and the new offer
of a «Ludicrous Speed
Upgrade» for the 85 kWh, all -
wheel drive Model S called the «P85D» — the company's most expensive model at $ 105,000 before tax incentives and gas savings as estimated by Tesla.
Wheel Video, which officially launches an
upgraded version
of the app in the Apple app store today, is kind
of like Snapchat, but collaborative.
It's a Ferrari 360 Modena F1 with
upgrades including: factory carbon fiber
upgrades, a custom JL audio sound system, 22 - inch custom Forgiato
wheels with new continental tires, and a Nouvalari titanium exhaust for a combined total
of approximately $ 40,000 in
upgrades.
The UPPAbaby has also recently
upgraded its Cruz model which has a lot
of functionalities
of the Vista, but because
of the smaller
wheels and narrower frame is lighter and more compact.
Compared to their 500w trike, it offers a style
upgrade, whopping 300 additional watts
of power, a removable battery pack for external charging, larger and sturdier frame, rear disc brakes, plus super-sized rear
wheels.
Now, it has a better quality fabric on the canopy and the pop - out sunvisor, the
wheels got
upgraded to the solid polyurethane instead
of hard rubber, the frame in the back is narrower creating smaller footprint, and there is an option
of having a real leather cover for the handlebar and a bumper bar.
More lately he has been using a custom supercar that he calls the Dominator; the new season finds him behind the
wheel of an even sturdier version, now
upgraded with new toys such as a roof - mounted air cannon that shoots parachute - deploying probes into the spiraling vortices.
Upgrade the Look
of Your Steel Wheels with Aftermarket
Wheel Covers & Hubcaps.
Gran Turismo is good but tooooo technical and no visual
upgrades such as body kits and paint jobs, Forza gets it right about 90 % due to lots
of customization easy to drive, better with a
wheel!
Each race you win gets you points with which you can purchase
upgrades like new
wheels, engines, or a fresh coat
of paint.
There are also plenty
of optional colors, interior leather schemes,
upgraded wheels, and available carbon ceramic brakes.
The 2015 F - 450 also ditches the previous Dana M80 rear axle in favor
of a larger Dana S110 unit, uses
upgraded rear leaf springs, beefier front and rear stabilizer bars and dampers, heavier - duty driveline U-joints, and an
upgraded crossmember for the fifth -
wheel / gooseneck hitch mount.
The system is perhaps one
of the most significant mechanical
upgrades the Focus RS has received over the past two generations, considering it's the first time the model has been driven by all four
wheels.
Overall, the theme
of the Nismo carries over; more power, bigger brakes, stiffer suspension,
upgraded tires, lightweight
wheels and body panels, and hardcore aerodynamic effects.
With a starting price
of $ 52,205, there's certainly a lot more bang for your buck than if the same luxury options — leather interior, premium trim, 19 - inch
wheels, and the plethora
of matching technological
upgrades — were applied to the BMW.
Much
of the layout is similar to the past, like a two - instrument pod ahead
of a button - festooned steering
wheel in our
upgraded test car.
Not only do you get the 8.4 - inch Uconnect screen along with satellite radio by
upgrading to the Plus, you also get rear park assist, heated and cooled front seats, power - adjustable heated steering
wheel, 20 - inch
wheels with wider tires (245 / 45R20 Firestone Firehawk GTVs versus 235 / 55R18 Michelin Primacy MXM4s), and
upgraded brakes (13.6 - inch discs with two - pot calipers instead
of 12.6 - inchers with a single - piston clamp up front and vented 12.6 - inch discs with a single piston at rear instead
of solid ones at rear).
The same 292 - horsepower, 280 pound - foot turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder powers the S3 and the Golf R, and both use a Haldex all -
wheel drive system, though the S3's version pushes a bit more
of the torque rearward in dynamic driving with the 2017
upgrades.
Prominent visual modifications
of the Golf R 400 concept include a comprehensive aero package,
upgraded wheels, unique interior stitching, and race - spec shell seats.
A 321 - hp, 3.6 - liter V - 6 engine will be available as an
upgrade, and although Cadillac has not announced full pricing for the ATS Coupe, expect this bigger engine to carry a premium similar to the $ 6000 cost
of the 3.6 L sedan over the 2.0 T. All -
wheel drive will also be available for both versions
of the ATS Coupe, and should carry a $ 2000 premium just like it does on the sedan.
The A8 hybrid will be offered only with front -
wheel drive, and scores an assortment
of visual
upgrades including unique
wheels and Arctic Silver paint.
The 2016 Ford Focus RS already has a big horsepower and torque lead over its competitors, but for European owners that want a little more out
of their all -
wheel - drive hot hatch there's the Ford Performance by Mountune
upgrade.
From there, you can option a good deal more for things like a twin - turbo kit that
upgrades the horsepower to 1,000, larger
wheels, the aforementioned 6 - piston Wilwood brakes (4 - piston Wilwoods are standard), along with adjustable shocks, and a host
of other items.
The SQ2 will sit comfortably alongside Audi's growing performance SUV range, with the usual «S» model styling
upgrades of quad exhausts, big
wheels and silver mirror caps making an appearance.
Along with its tuning packages, Mountune also offers a number
of other tuning options, including an ally intercooler
upgrade, a set
of OZ
wheels and tyres and a Quaife differential.
We're thinking
of upgrading to the 2016 XLE Highlander and am wondering if we can use the same snow tires /
wheels.
The only other significant
upgrades for the 2015 Ford Explorer concern the addition
of 18 - inch
wheels as standard on the base car; a towing package becomes standard on the Explorer Sport; and there are three new paint colors, Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Caribou Metallic, and Magnetic Metallic.
A recent power
upgrade now means you can buy a Leon with the same kind
of punch as a Golf R - and in estate form with all -
wheel drive, that's basically what the Leon now is.
The slick design is enhanced by some carefully chosen
upgrades, including alcantara coverings for the steering
wheel and gear selector, a smattering
of RS5 badges and some supremely supportive high - backed seats.
BORREGO SPRINGS, California — As a truck devotee who's put nearly 12,000 miles on the first - gen Ford Raptor, half
of them while racing across some
of the world's most dangerous and inhospitable landscapes, I couldn't wait to get behind the
wheel of the new 2017 Ford F - 150 Raptor, which Ford says has been
upgraded in nearly every significant way.
Other revisions reportedly slated for the 2012 model year include an optional carbon fiber hood for the Z06, the addition
of Carlisle Blue Metallic and the deletion
of black from exterior paint options, revised steering
wheel designs, and an
upgraded nine - speaker Bose audio system.
The
upgraded T6, which comes standard with all -
wheel drive, uses the same four - cylinder but with a supercharger in addition to the turbocharger, bumping output to 316 hp and 295 lb - ft
of torque.
Called the HPE400, the four -
wheel drive hot Ford will have a claimed 400bhp and 425 lb ft
of torque when the
upgrade kit is available later this year.
Optional mechanical
upgrades include active stabilizer bars and active steering, the latter
of which adds rear -
wheel steering to the earlier generation's variable - ratio front steering system.
Other
upgrades for the Korean Hyundai Elantra Sport include 18 - inch
wheels, HID headlights, leather sports seats, a new body kit with a front splitter and rear diffuser, a flat - bottom steering
wheel,
upgraded brakes, and a multilink rear suspension instead
of the standard car's torsion beam design.
Once Gemballa takes delivery
of the donor Turbo, the owner will pony up the equivalent
of $ 29,697 for the exterior changes, $ 8,330 for the massive 21 - inch
wheel - and - tire package, and $ 58,000 for the engine
upgrades.
Meanwhile, a selection
of upgraded chassis components starts with steering links that connect to the center
of the front
wheels, which help deliver a more precise feel through the steering
wheel.
Though this package doesn't add any power to the RX, it does come with a full suite
of appearance
upgrades inside and out, like a mesh grille treatment, 20 - inch graphite - look alloy
wheels, a sport steering
wheel with paddle shifters, and «F» badges throughout.
With a top speed
of 167 mph and myriad
upgrades to its brakes and suspension, the Civic Type R lapped Germany's famous Nürburgring in just 7 minutes, 50 seconds, a record for a front -
wheel - drive car.
The Trailhawk has a base price
of $ 44,990 including destination charge and comes standard with many convenience features in addition to the mechanical
upgrades mentioned previously: heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, an 8.4 - inch touchscreen display with Uconnect, 18 - inch off - road
wheels, a heated steering
wheel and power front seats.
Jeep has done a fantastic job
of upgrading the Wrangler to meet modern expectations — standard on this rig were keyless entry, power windows, a leather
wheel, and tire - pressure monitoring — yet still retaining that classic, square - jawed look and can - do personality.
Abt's
upgrades don't stop at this pack though; there's no more power available, but there are a set
of lightweight 19 - inch forged
wheels still big enough to go over the new brakes (# 8715, including tyres), front arch inserts (# 555 fitted and painted), carbonfibre - backed seats (# 2571 fitted) and height, bump and rebound adjustable coilovers developed in partnership with KW (# 3017, including alignment and fitting).
For a # 9000 premium, the Boxster S adds various performance
upgrades, which we will go into more detail later, but also larger 19 - inch alloy
wheels in place
of the standard car's 18 - inch items, twin exhaust outlets and real leather seats.
Anyone looking for big bang - for - your - buck improvements for their Subaru BRZ should
upgrade the brakes before considering a set
of wheels and tires for track days.
Naturally, the rest
of the mechanical package has been
upgraded to suit: the suspension is firmer, there are Brembo brakes with four - pot calipers on the front axle, and the JCW Clubman is only available with Mini's All4 all -
wheel drive system, an «on demand» setup featuring an electro - hydraulically operated clutch.
The only
upgrade in the way
of performance is the Max Trailering package, which adds a two - speed active transfer case on four -
wheel - drive models, the Z85 Premium Smooth Ride suspension package on LT models, a trailer brake controller, and a 3.42 rear axle ratio.
Those claims are backed by the use
of STI - tuned Sachs dampers and coil springs front and rear, the addition
of flexible V - braces to the engine compartment, new draw stiffeners in the chassis and subframe that improve steering response, lightweight 18 - inch
wheels (a BRZ first), Brembo brakes at all four corners, and, perhaps most importantly, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires sized 215 / 40R18 — a significant
upgrade from the regular Michelin Primacy HPs and the very summer tires I was hoping for in my first drive
of the 2017 BRZ Limited Performance Pack.
New 22 - inch
wheels are fitted with
upgraded tires, and the Mansory Ghost is lowered by around 2 inches for a lower center
of gravity.