Showing posts with label Status Design. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Status Design Tricks Out Ferrari F430


If you believe that the Ferrari F430 isn't spicy or powerful enough for your tastes, then you may want to take a look at this tuning package from Russian tuning firm, Status Design. Named after a Russian jet fighter, the SD SU35 kit comprises of a styling package and performance upgrades.

The F430's 4.3-liter V8 powerhouse receives a recalibrated engine control unit and a high-performance exhaust system, plus new air filters. Output climbs from 490 horsepower to 525HP. According to the company, the massaging has nudged top speed to 325km/h or 202mph. For those that want more power, Status Design offers an optional supercharging kit from Novitec that boosts output to 700HP.

The Italian supercar also gets a new brake system with ceramic discs and alloy wheels from the F430 Scuderia in a dark-blue finish with a red-colored outer rim.

The exterior bits include a front bumper with an integrated carbon lip and a rear bumper with a carbon fiber (both from the Scuderia), as well as carbon fiber mirrors, side skirts, rear wing and hood. The Scuderia-like racing stripes complete the package.


Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Russian Tuner 'Status Design' Does the BMW X6 SAV


In case the BMW X6 just doesn't make the cut for you, Status Design, a Moscow-based tuning shop, has launched a new kit package for the Bavarian crossover that bundles aero mods with performance upgrades.

The exterior aero package includes a body kit with side skirts, carbon fiber roof spoiler, front bumper with LED daytime running lights, carbon trim on the window surrounds, mirror covers and dual-kidney grille, and a new rear bumper that makes room for a pair of dual tail pipes and a carbon fiber diffuser. A set of 22-inch alloy wheels from Hartge complete the crossover's looks.

The Russian tuner also gives the X6's 3.0-liter straight-six turbo more grunt by modifying the vehicle's ECU and adding a sport exhaust system and sport air filter. These upgrades help lift output by 74HP for a total of 380-horsepower.

Status Design did not release pricing on the BMW X6 package, but if you're interested, you can visit their site by clicking the link below.

Source: Status Design