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The 2013 Alpina B3 Biturbo, based on the current BMW 3-Series F30 model, debuted this week at the Geneva Motor Show, and it’s everything one can expect from the auto tuner. The B3 features a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder engine that delivers 410 hp, while torque is catapulted to nearly 442 pound-feet, and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. This will send the B3 Bi-Turbo from 0-62 kph in 4.2 seconds and gives it a top speed of 190 mph.

An all-wheel-drive model of the B3 Bi-Turbo is in the works as well. As the M3 and M4 models are months away from being unveiled, this should keep the folks in UAE, Saudi Arabia and other GCC markets at bay. Yes, Alpina has no plans to release the B3 in the States.

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From Kahn Design comes another custom version of the Land Rover Defender, this time with the interior being fitted with Harris Tweed fabric. Harris Tweed is the only fabric in the world governed by its own Act of Parliament and it can now be found in this Kahn creation. The bespoke interior features the hand-woven fabric as well as a piano black wood center dash, red rev counter, machined aluminum pedals, red seat belts, as well as front and rear racing seats in black guilted leather with Harris Tweed accents. The cabin is fitted with Nappa leather and grey Alcantara with silver and red contrasting stitching. The exterior features a wide body kit with extended wheel arches, vented headlight surrounds, stainless steel front grille, LED headlights, clear front and rear light lenses and 18-inch 1983 Defender alloy wheels.

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We’re a long ways before the 2013 BMW M6 hits showrooms but no worries as Alpina has unveiled the B6 Coupe at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. It features a twin-turbo charging and intercooler system that delivers 540-hp at 5,500 rpm with a max torque of 516 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm. and mates the engine to an advanced ZF Switch-Tronic 8-speed Sport Automatic Transmission, giving the Alpina BMW B6 Bi-Turbo Coupe a 0 to 62 mph time of 4.4 seconds and top speed of 198 mph.

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Japan’s Wald International took the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and fine-tuned it to bring us the R230 Black Bison Edition. The aerodynamic body kit adds front sports fenders, a front bumper fascia, side skirts, a rear bumper fascia, and a trunk spoiler. The quarter panels feature an arch extension to accommodate the 20-inch Renovaito R12 wheels. The rear features twin exhaust pipes and a DTM sports muffler.

Look for R230 SL-Class SPORTS LINE at the SEMA showroom floor in November.

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Tuning firms have made a business out of taking supercars and making them even more… super. Take UK-based Oakley Design and their rendition of the Ferrari 458 Italia. They’ve upped some of the 570-hp monster’s aerodynamic and visual aspects while also inserting a remapped engine computer. The car’s horsepower output is increased to 618 while 0-60 time is improved by .4 seconds to 3 seconds flat. Wow.

Oakley Design will be delivering a limited run of only five individually-numbered units. Look for it to be on display at SEMA 2010 in Las Vegas this month.

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At last year’s Frankfurth Motor Show, German car tuner Brabus unveiled their SV12 R, a wondrous beauty which took the stock Mercedes-Benz S 600 and gave it 750 horsepower, a whopping 240 pony add-on. This year, never to be outdone, Brabus has taken the S 600 and kitted with the best Apple products money can buy, essentially turning the top-of-the-line model in the elite mobile office.

Included in the package are two Apple iPads, a 64GB iPod Touch and a beautiful 15.2-inch Mac display to ensure the driver can’t see anything through the rear-view. Not only can you use the iPads for their natural uses like watching a movie or browsing the web but they will give you all the functions of the S-Class COMMAND system. The setup is powered by the Mac Mini, Apple’s small and most affordable computer.

So all this coupled with the ability to go from 0-62 mph in 4 seconds seems unreal but folks it’s as real as it gets.

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Japanese car tuning company Tommy Kaira has completed putting the finishing touches on their GT-R project and has been unveiled at the Tokyo AutoSalon. With Nissan’s Godzilla already being a vicious beauty under the hood, TK focused primarily on the aesthetics of the car, rather than performance. On display, they’re fitted with AVS Model F15 wheels in Platinum black, sizes 20×9.5 +45 in the front and 20×10.5 +25 in the rear and wrapped with Pirelli P-Zero 255/40R20 285/35R20 tires. For the full kit in a “Wet Carbon” finish, it’ll run you 1,680,000 Yen or about $18,500. Included in the kit is the Wet Carbon/FRP Front Bumper, Wet Carbon Front Grill Cover, Wet Carbon Front Lip Spoiler, Wet Carbon Front Under Diffuser, Wet Carbon Side Ducts, Wet Carbon/FRP Side Skits, Wet Carbon Rear Underspoiler, Wet Carbon Rear Racing Diffuser, Wet Carbon Rear Wing and  Wet Carbon Rear Fender Extensions (20mm extension).

For added costs, you can also tack on front fender finishers, front fender ducts, and door handles, all available in a dry carbon finish.

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Germany’s most notable auto tuner Brabus has taken the Mercedes-Benz GLK and given it 750 horsepower that puts the crossover’s top speed at 200 mph. The Brabus GLK V12 was fitted with the BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 engine that helped it go from 0-62 in 4.2 seconds. Brabus also compliments this extreme boost in performance with custom modifications to the body’s aerodynamics, suspension and brakes.

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Autotechnik + Tuning (ATT) has released a new tuning package for the BMW M3. Dubbed the Thunderstorm M3, the model receives a inbuilt compressor with engine software optimization that greatly increases engine performance. Performance specs weren’t released but the upgrade gets you 500 horses. ATT will upgrade the engine for a total of 11,749 euros. Performance is further enhanced by an upgraded chassis with KW coilover suspension for an extra 2,029 Euros. If that’s not enough, ATT is also offering an interior package with either carbon parts or Swarovski crystals.

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The 2010 Aston Martin Vantage has gotten some much-welcomed enhancements courtesy of U.S. based tuner Elite. They’ve released the final concept images of their new 2010 Aston Martin LMV/R (Le Mans Vantage Racer), which is lighter and more aggressive than the stock Vantage. The carbon fiber body kit consists of a new front bumper, visible carbon canards, a carbon front splitter, hood, 2-inch wider fenders, side skirts, rear quarter panel extensions – also 2-inches wider, a carbon trunk lid with visible carbon rear wing and a rear bumper with carbon diffuser.

Elite says the car takes much influence from the Ferrari Scuderia and Stradale and Lamborghini Superleggera. Like these beauties, the LMV/R will be very rare as well, with only 30 examples being produced and sold on the international market. All will be produced in Florida with a price tag of $173,000 plus the cost of the Vantage.

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