Tuner Cars

Our features showcasing the best in aftermarket performance and subcompact cars. Who said tuner cars are dead? Check out these projects for inspiration.

Photo: © Amee Reehal

Unsung Hero: Tale of a Supercharged 1996 BMW M3 Cabriolet

BMW Amee Reehal -
Unlike some aftermarket rides, this supercharged 1996 BMW M3 Cabriolet with a 1999 M3 motor and OBD1 conversion likes to lay low.
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Mad Cow: A Crazy 475-hp 1998 Acura Integra GS-R

Acura Amee Reehal -
This 1998 Acura Integra GS-R is one crazy beast, boasting 475-horsepower from its 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine.
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Along Came a Spyder: A Novitec Twin-Supercharged Ferrarri 360 Modena Spyder

Ferrari Amee Reehal -
When a stock 2002 Ferrari 360 Modena Spyder isn't enough, call on Novitec Rosso to twin supercharge it with a few other goods.
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Reasonable Compromise: 2008 Subaru STI Hatchback Feature

Subaru Amee Reehal -
A busy dad gets the mod bug, again. This time, with a 2008 Subaru STI Hatchback, producing 285-hp.
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Lost and Found: A Slammed 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo

Toyota Amee Reehal -
The Case Of The Missing MR2: After an Evil Knievel–style street racing crash, Ryan Dandurand’s 1991 toyota MR2 went into hiding during its lengthy rebuild.
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Timeless: A 1992 Nissan 240SX SE Feature with 1998 Silvia SR20DET implant

Nissan Amee Reehal -
Old-school Nissans age well. This 1992 Nissan 240SX SE with a 1998 Silvia SR20DET swap is no exception.
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Porsche Hunter: A Rare 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

Tuner Cars Amee Reehal -
A tuned-out 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 that'll put the Germans to shame.
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No Agendas: A Track Ready 2000 Honda S2000

Honda Amee Reehal -
An AP2 tuned to perfection. On it’s own terms. This track ready 2000 Honda S2000 has zero agendas.
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Vintage Power: A Crazy 400+hp 1970 Mini

MINI News Editor -
A Case of Yellow Fever: Zahir Rana from Calgary, Alberta took an average 1970 Mini and turned it into something truly exotic. And insane.
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Pursuit of Happiness: 1997 Eagle Talon with 850-plus Horsepower

Tuner Cars Amee Reehal -
This 1997 Eagle Talon was literally built to perfection by its owner. Boasting over 850 horsepower, this might be the craziest Talon around.
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Downright Dirty: A 1995 Nissan 240SX with a RB26 swap

Nissan Amee Reehal -
This Nissan S14 has a serious GT-R Complex. And an RB26 Swap. We see a lot of 1995 Nissan 240SX done up, but not like this.
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Classic Charm, Modern Muscle: 1977 Toyota Celica Turbo Tuned to Perfection

Toyota Amee Reehal -
Old-school charm with some serious modern love, this 1977 Toyota Celica Turbo gets a Mercedes-Benz throttle body, Alpine audio, and an HKS turbo timer, to name just a few upgrades.
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