One-Of-A-Kind Pininfarina Hyperion Now For Sale in Abu Dhabi

The one-off Pininfarina was originally bought for $6m; who knows how much it will go for in the Middle East. 

Collector and Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe owner Roland Hall commissioned Pininfarina to build the Hyperion back in 2008, instructing them to create a custom-built car that would evoke the appeal of the extravagant cars of the 1930s.In meeting the challenge, Jason Castriota (of former Saab fame) and Pininfarina's Special Projects division came up with this stunning long hood design and constructed an aluminum spaceframe in which they fitted a 6.7-liter V12 engine rated at 453hp and 531lb-ft of torque.

There's no mistaking the Rolls Royce front grille, which has been given a more aerodynamic look as well as recessed Bi xenon headlights and LED technology.The Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe's interior has been left largely untouched, although the rear seats were removed and the driving position pushed back over 15 inches. The rest of the body is made of carbon-fiber save for the solid wood doors.Hall apparently sold the Hyperion, named after one of the Titans of Greek mythology, for around $6 million just a year after buying it.And now it has surfaced at an Abu Dhabi dealership where it is listed for sale at an undisclosed price. It seems that even spectacular one-off creations can become boring for those with too much money then sense.

One-Of-A-Kind Pininfarina Hyperion Now For Sale in Abu Dhabi

Saleen Set to Announce All-New Car

Having won the right to use his name again, Steve Saleen has some big plans for the company he founded almost 30 years ago. 

As we reported last week, after a lengthy court battle, Steve Saleen, founder of Saleen Autosport in 1984 and creator of the Saleen S7 supercar, has legally regained the use of his name on all his products. He now intends to move the company forward with a brand new car and the requisite level of restructuring.Presently, Saleen heads SMS Supercars (Steven Mark Saleen), which has produced around 400 Dodge Challengers and Ford Mustangs with the SMS name, as well as a host of other impressive tuning projects.

Now that he has won back his brand name, he intends to begin production on a Camaro, with all three models to be offered in three trim levels. SMS badging will also be replaced across the board by the Saleen nomenclature.The S5S Raptor concept revealed at the 2008 New York Auto Show is set to get the green light (perhaps with a different name) "That's still a part of our plan. The S5S is still in our planning," Saleen said.As is the release of a brand new vehicle, which Autoweek are reporting will be announced in the next 90 days and that Saleen described will "be somewhat of a different direction."

The S5S Raptor boasted a 5.0-liter supercharged Ford V8 capable of 650hp and 630lb-ft of torque and was allegedly capable of a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.2 seconds and a 200mph top speed. So anything along those lines would be more than welcome.

Saleen Set to Announce All-New Car

[Video] Edo Competition Porsche Carrera GT Roars in Paris

Exotic supercars roaring on the streets of Russia are always a welcome sight.

YouTube user AlexSmolik recently shot a video of a Porsche Carrera GT by Edo Competition cruising around the streets of Paris. The supercar boasts 770hp, up from its stock 612hp and sounds wild.

The Edo Competition Porsche Carrera GT is sporting Russian plates and apparently has been traveling around Europe for some time. Edo's kit, according to the photographer, features some tweaks under the hood and the immediately apparent huge carbon fiber rear wing.Check out the video above to see the Edo Competition Porsche Carrera GT pound the pavement in Paris.

[Video] Edo Competition Porsche Carrera GT Roars in Paris

Mansory-Tuned Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Riding on HRE Wheels

HRE Wheels has released their latest pair of shoes, modeled by a Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster.
HRE Wheels has found the perfect model to show off their latest set of wheels - the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The venerable roadster seen here has been tuned by Mansory and features their 'Soft Kit,' which is fitting since the German tuners are known for their outlandish aftermarket programs and HRE clearly wants the attention drawn to their latest set of wheels.The modular three-piece 794RS rims by HRE are ultra-light thanks to 6061-T6 forged aluminum.
The material is aerospace quality, meaning that you won't see these gray and silver finished wheels very often when you cruise around in your customized SLS AMG Roadster.
Speaking of the SLS AMG Roadster, the outfit from Brand, Germany, has outfitted the Mercedes model with a bodykit made out of carbon fiber. It includes a spoiler lip on the stock front bumper, new hood fitted with gills, aerodynamic side skirts and a rear lip spoiler with optimized diffuser.
Check out the 'Soft Kit' bodywork from Mansory on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster and the 794RS wheels by HRE and let us know what you think about this subtle combination.

Mansory-Tuned Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Riding on HRE Wheels

Fantastic Ferrari 599 GTO by Romeo Ferraris

Romeo Ferraris has just released a two-step tuning program for the Ferrari 599 GTO. 
Milan tuning house Romeo Ferraris has unveiled their two-step tuning program for the Ferrari 599 GTO. The Ferrari F12berlinetta precursor is powered by one of the Italian automaker's famed V12 powerplants and is a model which, of its own accord, is quite stunning.The Ferrari 599 GTO's V12 produces at stock a solid 670hp and 457 lb-ft of torque. The first stage of the Romeo Ferraris aftermarket program consists of the addition of a new sports air filter and exhaust.
These two changes add 15hp and 10 lb-ft of torque. The second stage of the Italian's tuning program focuses on a revamping of the Ferrari's ECU and a high-performance exhaust system. With these changes, the 599 GTO cranks out a serious added 40hp and 35 lb-ft of torque for totals of 710hp and 492 lb-ft of torque.In addition to the added power, Romeo Ferraris has added carbon fiber mirrors, front spoiler and rear diffuser to the Italian supercar.No pricing information or performance specs have been released as of yet for the Romeo Ferraris Ferrari 599 GTO.

Fantastic Ferrari 599 GTO by Romeo Ferraris

Vorsteiner Create GTRS3 E93 BMW M3

The tuning package consists of a new carbon-fiber aero kit and state-of-the-art alloys. 

The tuning company's latest project is based on the BMW M3 (E93) and made up of a typically extensive aero package and a new set of alloys.The aero kit consists of a front & rear bumper, front fenders, side skirts, rear fenders, a boot lid and vented hood, all made from carbon-fiber, a material that was also used for the E93 aero boot lid double.Vorsteiner alloys come in the form of 20-inch VS-350 Forged Concave wheels, wrapped in Michelin PS2 tires.

Vorsteiner Create GTRS3 E93 BMW M3

[Video] Platinum Motorsport Does the Bugatti Veyron in Matte White

Exterior styling for a Bugatti Veyron? The beached whale never looked so good.

Platinum Motorsports has worked on some seriously fast and expensive supercars in the past, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The crew from Cali presented their exterior styling for the Bugatti Veyron last year in L.A.

Cars&CoffeeIrvine shot this video at last year's Los Angeles Auto Show (the Bugatti Veyron was shown off at the SEMA Show in Vegas last year as well). They comment that the Matte White Veyron was "owned by one of the owners of luxury4play.com, or one of the premier luxury lifestyle forums out there."Platinum Motorsports is based in Los Angeles, California. In addition to the Matte White exterior paint, the Veyron sports a black grille, rear air vents and surrounds of the headlights. The tinted black windows are a nice touch as well.

[Video] Platinum Motorsport Does the Bugatti Veyron in Matte White

[Video] Hennessey Ford GT: The New Standing Mile World Record Holder

A Hennessey-tuned Ford GT may just be the best supercar - ever.

After yesterday's nearly heartbreaking news about a 1,000hp Ford GT getting totaled in Brazil, we bring some better news today that'll rightly cheer up everyone's' spirits.Last weekend, a crew from tuning firm Hennessey managed to set the world record for the standing mile while behind the wheel of a Hennessey-built twin turbo Ford GT. The car is owned by Mark Heidaker and was driven by Sean Kennedy.
Obviously this was no ordinary Ford GT, as it once had both a twin-turbocharger and a supercharger before Hennessey added their own magic touch. Basically, the tuner decided to drop the supercharger for the twin-turbo setup, citing efficiency reasons. In the end, they GT had a top speed of 257.7 mph.

Hennessey also just released this video showing Kennedy behind the wheel setting the record. Chances are the Brazilian driver from yesterday would have been killed if he tried anything like this in his GT. Instead, he just crashed the thing.

[Video] Hennessey Ford GT: The New Standing Mile World Record Holder

Mercedes-Benz SL500 by Wheelsandmore

An understated tuning program has left the roadster with a boost in power and a refined new look. 

Hot on the heels of the tuning package for the Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe, Wheelsandmore has delivered a refined program for the SL500 R231 roadster.The most striking feature is the finish to the bodywork thanks to an aluminum-silver-gray film that gives the SL roadster an air of exclusivity and a stealth-like appearance. Next up, the tuner added the maximum possible wheel sizes for the 6Sporz2 rim. The 20-inch alloys are available in nearly every color and surface finish combination imaginable.
Pictured is a matt black wheel center combined with stainless steel outer trims.A fully adjustable lowered suspension module named LowMaXX has been fitted, which shuts down at 44mph to preserve comfort and safety.Optimizing the ECU has improved performance of the R231 providing an additional 70hp and 74lb-ft of torque, giving it figures of 505hp and 590lb-ft.Wheelsandmore are currently developing exhaust systems and air filter components which should further enhance performance.

Mercedes-Benz SL500 by Wheelsandmore

Vivid Racing Completes the Porsche 997.2 Turbo S Project

A good-looking styling kit by the US tuning specialist is finally complete.

Vivid Racing's primary goal with the project car was to fit as many Agency Power parts to it as possible, including new wheels and an interior piece.The exterior upgrade is complemented with four pieces of trim. First up, there's a NR Auto GT2 replica complete decklid, which replaces the stock lid and hydraulic wing. It boasts functioning side air scoops and a gourney wing like the GT2, which improves airflow to the intake box and the requisite downforce for the 540hp it produces.

GT2RS style side ducts sans the center splitter gives them a bigger look, which are further enhanced by a 2x2 weave that matches other carbon components.Up front, there's a set of Agency Power carbon-fiber mirrors in a high gloss finish and a subtle front lip spoiler. The same 2x2 weave wraps snuggly around the bumper and features an Agency Power badge.Inside, a new Agency Power steering wheel has been fitted with a semi-flat bottom and larger ergonomic grips, finished with perforated leather, alcantara and black laquer.Completing the package is a set of 19-inch 1-piece forged AP Split-5 monoblock alloys, finished in a gloss black powdercoat, which are available for other Porsche cars in a 19-inch fitment and custom colors.

Vivid Racing Completes the Porsche 997.2 Turbo S Project

Wheelsandmore Releases the 200mph Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe

Cue Dr. Frankenstein voice – “More power!”

The latest aftermarket program to make its way out of Wheelsandmore, the tuning house out of Germany, has been released. The 5.7 Edition Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is a coupe complete with modifications for more power and slick styling meant for a new look on the impressive model.Designed to give the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG a racing car feel, the coupe features an adjustable coilover suspension, special 4-in-1 manifolds, sport air filters and stainless-steel exhaust system.
Total power output has been measured at 570hp and 509 lb-ft of torque.The Mercedes coupe sits on a set of 6Sporz forged wheels. Measuring 9-inches wide in the front and 10.5-inches in the back surrounding a 20-inch diameter and wrapped in Dunlop Sportmaxx GT rubbers, the blacked-out wheels look pretty sick when you reach the new top speed just shy of 200mph.No pricing information has been released as of yet for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 5.7 Edition by Wheelsandmore.

Wheelsandmore Releases the 200mph Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe