Modded Seat Ibiza STs Coming to Wörthersee Meeting

Spain's Seat will also be making its way to the GTI or shall we call it, the VW Group Meeting in southern Austria next week.

The Spanish automaker said that it will showcase two versions of its recently introduced Ibiza Sports Tourer (ST) model, one with an extensive package of accessories and the other featuring the sportier-looking black fascia of the Ibiza Bocanegra hatchback.

Seat did not release any photos of the two estate models.

The special Ibiza STs will be joined at the event by the Leon Supercopa racer and the so-called... SEAT Grid Girls.

SEAT IBIZA ST GALLERY

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Japan's 213 Motoring Builds the Ultimate Six Hummer H2

For those still living in 2005, 213 Motoring (Japanese tuner Calwing's US division) has got just what you need to get to the prom in style: a supremely decked-out 6-wheeled H2.

The metropolitan tank gets a huge dose of Extenze to fit that extra axle (and super-size the interior), a body kit, a new exhaust system and a dozen extra lights on its nose.

Inside is just what people have come to expect from limousines: leather, plush carpeting, big TV screens, and liquor. Just what you need to get the party started.

By Phil Alex

Via: Jonsibal & 213 Motoring

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Hamann Motorsports Reinterprets the BMW 530d GT

BMW/Land Rover/Ferrari tuner Hamann just revealed its take on BMW's unfortunate 5-Series GT. Coming from Hamann, one would expect a car as divisive as the 5GT to be insane and over the top. Sadly, it's more subtle and understated.

Hamann's 5GT gets a new suspension setup across the range, functional front/rear spoilers, skirts, and a special rear apron to effectively house Hamann's new mufflers.

The 530d GT used as a show car has a reprogrammed Motronic, allowing it to pick up 30 ponies to peg output at 275 horsepower (and a huge 620 Nm / 457 lb-ft of torque); wheels are standard Hamann (bling-y).

Hamann hits the nail on the head, saying that the 5GT is "an unusual top-class, multi-purpose vehicle when it leaves the plant". After it's tuned you're still driving an unusual top-class, multi-purpose vehicle; just one lightly-tuned by Hamann.

By Phil Alex

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