Top 6 Modified Cars For 2008
The world of automobiles saw numerous cars being revealed to the public eyes. Many cars underwent a great deal of advancements (inclusive of technical, environmental, comfort and safety). Surprisingly, some of these cars were above expectations for even the most dedicated of car enthusiasts. Be it tuning to the looks, a lot of engineering went into making the cars well suited to meet the growing competition. They were both unique and impressive at the same time. 6 of the best modified cars to hit the market in 2008 were.
a) Aston Martin Vantage: The manufacturers of this car know their business and like always, this car too was more than just perfect. Not only can it be classified as a luxury car but also a sports car which is tuned to provide exceptional performance. Exterior and interior both are wonderful and deserve a second look. Further, the body kit is fiber glass which adds to its glamour.
b) Seat Leon: A lot of work went into the original model. 18" rims, LSD doors and a wide body kit are only the beginning. The hood has been revamped with the newer version comprising of a 244 horse power engine that can generate torque up to 355 Nm. It can reach the speed of 100 km/h in less than 6.5 seconds which is fairly fast for a regular car.
c) Porsche 911 Turbo: This cars already strong engine was given a further boost with an all new Hamann Stallion tuning kit (630 horse power). The cooling unit was modified and the new exhaust system was made of stainless steel. Larger turbo compressors helped make the car stronger.
d) Audi R8: This car has very aggressive looks and was originally launched in the color red. This gave it a popular name of the red devil. There was no matching its style statement and still gets second looks when on the streets. The engine is very strong as provide for speeds up to 250+ km/h. 0 - 100 can be achieved by this mean machine in less than 4.2 seconds.
e) Volkswagen Scirocco: Car tuners from across America wanted to get their hands of this model after its successful launch in 2008. Once modified, the car looked even more attractive with an amazing body kit. With 20" rims, quad exhaust pipes and word class doors, this newly modified car got a lot of second glances.
f) Ford Mustang: This already bulky car was modified into a 550 horse power engine, lambo doors and an all new body kit. Another great achievement that Stangpede managed to achieve with this car is that they made news by converting the stock into a show car in less than 6 hours.
Apart from the above mentioned 6 cars, others that deserve special mention include the likes of SLR Renovatio, Ferrari F430 RACE, BMW M6 and Lamborghini Murceilago. These were other cars that got modified in the same year and gained widespread popularity. In the times to come, more of such cars are expected to be modified.
