It is difficult to discuss a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 without a twinge of reverential melancholy. In some cases, blind praise for all things red and Italian has been misplaced, but in other ones, the superlatives and hyperbole are well-deserved. That said, Afzal Kahn’s latest expression of motoring excellence, the Kahn Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is extraordinary.

Shrouded in voluptuous nero daytona couture, attracting everything and everybody around it like a magnet, the Afzal Kahn touch comes complete with front and rear sections, ceramic brakes, wing shields, upgraded F1 gearbox and yellow brake calipers ensure that this vehicle is aerodynamically unique.

Inside is the ‘bespoke touch’, this particular vehicle comes with nero Daytona leather electric sports seats. However, we provide our customers with the opportunity to express one’s individuality. And they can have whatever they want. We could, for example, design for you a vehicle with an exterior the colour of your shirt and an interior to match the colours of your favourite sports team or your business, complete with the a crest or emblem incised within the car seats, the choice is yours.

Kahn wheels sit perfectly, on any vehicle, conveying the essence of the vehicle’s identity. Created using state-of-the art manufacturing and materials forged technology, the 9×21” front and 12×22 Monza forged wheels finished in the colour of your choice fit all original centre caps.

With simple clean lines, soft organic surfaces on the edge of the spoke and a purposeful mechanical centre, Kahn wheels are synonymous with elegance and innovation.

A. Kahn Design is for the individual who will not submit to a life of uniformity and who will only accept perfection. Dedicated to the creation of luxury bespoke vehicles, we redesign the ordered monotony of mass produced vehicles and rebuild them into individually tailored creations.

Respected suspension manufacturer Eibach has released a suspension upgrade package for BMW’s cheeky new Mini Coupe.

The exciting new two-seater Mini may be the new kid on the block, but thanks to unparalleled access to chassis data and one of the fastest speed-to-market times in the industry, Eibach already has a fully tested kit available that will allow enthusiasts to lower their cars by around 30mm.

The springs feature unique progressive winding technology that has been optimised to work perfectly with the factory dampers. Ride quality is maintained at OEM levels, despite the car’s newfound poise and handling improvement. The kit is priced at £145.22 + VAT and comes with a comprehensive 5 year warranty thanks to an industry-leading surface treatment and deep electrostatic powder coating. Each spring is pre-stressed at the factory in Germany to ensure that it will never sag later in life for a consistent ride height and peerless handling performance.

Also available is a range of precision machined Pro-Spacer kits that can be fitted to give any factory or aftermarket alloys a track increase of between 10 and 50mm. These hub centric spacers start at just £34.78 + VAT per pair.

As the ultimate in automotive perfection, Retro British styling and German precision engineering are doubtless a pretty hard combination to beat.

Respected exhaust manufacturer Milltek Sport has released a superb new turbo back exhaust system for all models of the 1.4 TSi Skoda Fabia vRS. Made here in the UK, each system offers fabulous looks combined with significant performance gains.
 
Entirely hand-finished from aerospace grade, non-magnetic T304 stainless steel, the Milltek Sport system is light, beautifully made and outperforms the factory system in every possible way. Each of the bends has been mandrel-bent by Milltek’s time-served craftsmen, using the latest CNC technology balanced with traditional finishing techniques to ensure great flow, combined with exceptional looks. With technology gleaned from the firm’s extensive involvement in BTCC and Time Attack, this new vRS system offers genuine racecar levels of fit and finish, within the grasp of the true enthusiast.
 
As well as significant breathing improvements, Milltek’s engineers have managed to pare down the weight of the new system over its OE counterpart, thanks to the use of high quality materials. This helps to reduce mass on the car, as well as significantly improving drivability, power and torque - particularly in the all-important mid-range.
 
The stunning pipework is 70mm  (2.75 inch) for the optimum balance of gasflow and back pressure, with precision jigging and mandrel bending ensuring an even curvature through each bend. This attractive exhaust is finished off with two 80mm GT80 trims for the ultimate ‘OEM+’ demeanor.
 
As a full ‘turbo back’ system, this part not only improves performance considerably, but also endows the recipient vehicle with a superbly sonorous soundtrack, balancing a sporty note with great cabin acoustics. The turbo-back system has an RRP of £ 1094.25 excluding VAT. It can also be ordered as a ‘cat-back’ only for just £495.43 + VAT.

The Milltek Sport Skoda Fabia vRS System is available through all Milltek approved dealers. To find your nearest outlet, please visit the website at www.millteksport.com.

espected Swedish suspension manufacturer Öhlins is using its impressive stand at Autosport International to launch several new fitments that will excite road, track, race and rally drivers alike.

After a superb season with the new Mini WRC car it comes as little surprise to find the Prodrive-prepared machine on the Öhlins stand. Having won numerous accolades, trophies and the hearts of many fans, this modern day interpretation of the classic Monte Carlo winning machine is well worth a look.

The Road and Track range has proven to be a superb seller for Öhlins since its launch, and the technicians in Sweden have been hard at work perfecting the latest range of brand new fitments for launch in 2012. On the stand will be the entire new 2012 line up including variants for the Mini R56, Lexus, Porsche 996 and 997, BMW E92 and E46 M3 and Nissan’s mighty R35 GTR.

Other all-new lines being launched at the show include Öhlins exciting range of highly durable ORQ 18/50 off road suspension units, which cover fitments for Dakar, Armoured Vehicles and Trucks. Here, Öhlins considerable competition heritage has been directly translated into the superb build quality and engineering integrity of these components.

With rallying very much in the company bloodline, the latest Subaru R4 rally suspension kit will also be on show, offering visitors a glimpse of Öhlins cutting edge design and manufacturing techniques.
Circuit racing may be less gruelling on the car, but it demands no less precision. In this field of endeavour Öhlins are clearly leading the way with their range of highly adjustable track systems. The TTR units have proven their worth in Formula Nippon, Japan’s Super GT series and Superstars, whilst the TTX range of dampers has already notched up considerable successes across an impressively diverse list of championships; Le Mans, ChampCar, Indy Racing League to name but three. Offering big-league performance for mid-table price point, the TTX40, TTX46 and TTX36/ILX will all be on show.

With historic rallying and racing becoming so popular recently, Öhlins has taken time to engineer a range of stunningly effective solutions for three of the most iconic stars of ‘stage’ and screen. The rallying credentials of the Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Escort need little introduction to even the most casual of enthusiasts, and Öhlins new range of classic race and rally dampers build on the proven abilities of Dagenham’s finest to create a hugely effective chassis for track or off-road work. Porsche’s classic 911 is also catered for, helping to tame the demanding handling of the rear-engined classic.

Öhlins will also be fielding a full complement of their most experienced technical team, as well as many members of senior management and sales divisions, to answer questions and offer advice on the firm’s many diverse products and services.

Commenting on the 2012 showing, Öhlins UK Manager Chris Witter said. ‘We always see the Autosport International Show as one of our ‘must-do’ events. This year, we are very proud to be able to increase not only our stand size and team, but also the amount of new and innovative lines that we have to showcase for 2012. It’s been an excellent 12 months for Öhlins, despite a challenging trading environment, so we’re delighted to be kicking off this new season with such a positive start. We hope to welcome many old and new friends there, over the course of the show.’  

For more information, please visit the Öhlins stand number 7600 in Hall 7.

Italian braking maestro Tarox has released a superbly engineered brake kit to tame the capable chassis of the much-loved DC5 Integra. Although built to exacting motorsport standards, the kit is also suitable for fast road use.

Each kit is hand-assembled in Tarox’s Italian factory and features some unique design features that set it apart from the competition. Based around the race-proven B33 6 piston billet calipers, the Integra kit utilises two 330mm x 26mm two piece discs. The rotor is machined from solid billet steel, making for a disc that will withstand much greater heat cycling without distortion. A precision-machined alloy bell completes the picture, and all components bolt to the existing OEM mounts, integrating perfectly with factory ABS systems, where fitted.

Owners can choose from either the ‘Strada’ street pad, for all-round ‘press-on’ driving, or for those who like to exploit the Integra’s peerless poise on track, the ‘Corsa’ circuit-focussed pad provides more than enough retardation to handle even the hottest of Hondas.

The complete kit is priced very competitively at £1799.00 excluding VAT and includes all fittings, lines and fluid, ready to be fitted.

For more information on the Tarox range, please click to http://en.tarox.com/

The new Forge intercooler is significantly more efficient than the stock part – as well as being much easier on the eye. Aesthetics aside, it helps the car to achieve more power by reducing the intake air temperature and increasing the density of the charge mixture within the combustion chamber. (more…)