Anglicist tuning creates a lot of prejudice. To all generations too fast, too violentHypercars make me think of something set in a video game, with loud colors and a very aggressive aesthetic. need for speed In adolescence. … But in reality, not all tuned cars are like this. And as a result of recent litigation, we’ve compiled up to five examples that prove us right when we assert that: Tuning and luxury in the purest sense —Elegance, exclusivity, design…— go hand in hand when it comes to cars.
All of the five luxury tuned cars we will introduce this time, The work of West Coast Customs, the world’s most famous luxury car restoration and modification shop. That’s because the MTV series was filmed at the facility during the tuning boom, and because of that series, the California workshop became the place of choice for many celebrities to modify their cars.
For example, it’s Justin Bieber’s favorite workshop and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s car makeover. The latest celebrity to arrive on the West Coast is Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose 1977 Excalibur, a neo-classic car inspired by the 1930s Mercedes-Benz SSK, has been completely restored, including a color change.
However, while the restoration of the actor’s Excalibur is an example that fits the concept of elegant luxury, the design of this tuning workshop falls far short of the standards mentioned above, that is, at least in our opinion, the standards met by the five tuned luxury cars shown below.
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Mercedes AG53 Himalaya Diamond
Mercedes AG53 Himalaya Diamond
Carlex Vehicles, founded in 2008 as an upholstery workshop specializing in automotive interior restoration, has launched a triple limited edition called Himalaya Diamond. There are actually three versions. Tuned with the world’s best fabrics for AMG G 63Mercedes’ representative luxury car “Station Wagon”.
The names of these three unique editions, Himalaya Diamond, Golden Himalaya and Platinum Himalaya, refer to the leather that is finished on the inside of the three versions. “In the world of luxury leather goods, it is said that Himalayan hides are priced by the inch not only because of their luxury, but also because they are legendary. They are as rare as precious materials that are not easily sourced. You have to acquire them, the same ones used in haute couture accessories and the most exclusive luxury leather goods,” Carlex explains.
The workshop selected the following according to the design: Paint your AMG G 63 with special paint — Intense white and gold — rich in diamond dust, which changes depending on the light. Everything about these tuned cars is handcrafted, from fabric selection and construction to the aforementioned paint job.
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RR Cullinan Mansory
RR Cullinan Mansory
Tuning a Rolls-Royce may be an exaggeration, but no one can resist a challenge from MANSORY, the world’s most famous luxury car restoration and modification workshop. The world’s first fully remodeled Cullinanan SUV from the British company.
Starting with the 2025 model year, some factory design changes have been made to the previous Cullinan, with MANSORY’s team of designers redesigning every component of the body. For example, the front of the car has been subtly altered by adding large air intakes to the front apron, while the daytime running lights that extend up to the front apron have been repositioned and reflected in the center of the piece. “This lighting arrangement, together with the internally illuminated radiator grille, gives the RR Cullinan by Mansory MY25 a striking and elegant appearance, especially at night,” boasts the workshop.
New side skirts and fins on the front and rear wheel arches have also been added, giving the car a lower and longer appearance. In addition, Mansory has integrated a carbon fiber spoiler on the tailgate, inside of which is covered with top-quality leather, the seats and mats are embroidered with the Mansory logo, and the surfaces are decorated with high-gloss polished paint.
To all these details you need to add: Improved performance Mansory has introduced “engine optimization with modified electronic management, Mansory Powerbox and a high-performance sports exhaust system with valve control into the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, now available for the first time in two versions: a two-outlet system with a central hexagonal pipe or a system with four side outlets,” the company explains.
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Hennessey Ford S650 Mustang Dark Horse 2025
Hennessey Ford S650 Mustang Dark Horse 2025
Founded in Texas in 1991 and specializing in sports car tuning, the company is responsible for beautiful models such as the purple Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (2023) and the star of these lines, the new 2025 Ford S650 Mustang Dark Horse Version.
Tuned with HPE engine management software updates, the tuned car has a 70% increase in power compared to the standard car, Hennessy said. At the workshop, they explained the aesthetic improvements to the Mustang Dark Horse. It looks white and beautiful, and includes upgrades to a high-performance supercharger and high-flow air intake.especially details to improve the performance supported by the 5.0-liter V8 engine that the car is equipped with (total output 850 horsepower).
Additionally, purely aesthetically, the car has notable details such as the Hennessey H embossed badge on the fenders, the badge on the trunk lid and the workshop logo embossed on the driver and passenger seat backrests. Inside this space, Redesigned and improved using Hennessy leather, Alcantara is a feature of this house.
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Brabus 1000
Brabus 1000
Brabus, a German workshop that specializes in modifying luxury cars such as the Mercedes AMG Line, recently 25 special editions called Brabus 1000 A model based on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance, a high-performance hybrid coupe manufactured by Mercedes-AMG in Germany.
Priced at approximately 450,000 euros each, the BRABUS 1000 improves mechanical performance by increasing the total output to 1,000 hp and 1,820 Nm of torque from a hybrid block consisting of a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 engine with 603 hp and 850 Nm and an electric motor with 204 hp and 236 Nm of torque. Brabus describes them as limited. 1,620 Nm to protect the transmission.
As far as the chassis is concerned, the BRABUS 1000 is The height can be adjusted as the main body can be lowered by up to 20mm.this has an immediate impact on the aerodynamic level. Also noticeable are BRABUS Monoblock Z “Platinum Edition” wheels with forged rims that match the 335/25ZR22 high-performance tires.
If the exterior is impressive, so is the interior, which has been redesigned with a BRABUS Masterpiece finish and includes details like quilted leather upholstery in a “shell” pattern and symmetrical holes in the floor mats. Carbon fiber dominates the center console and dashboard. Main elements are dyed redin contrast to the black that dominates the tuning car’s appearance.
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König Special Testarossa 1000
König Special Testarossa 1000
For Ferrari, it’s a red line when customers decide to tune their cars. Although they are carefully manufactured in Maranello, that doesn’t mean they aren’t transformed, just that modified versions of some of the most iconic models aren’t beautiful or elegant.
This is the case for the Koenig Specials Testarossa 1000. It is a version of this historic car that is being revived in a new Ferrari model created with a very special touch. Rosso Monza Metallizzato.
This type of wine color is one of the special shades created throughout Ferrari’s history. Rosso Corsa is not the only red wine in Maranello’s history. Monza is an example of this, as are the likes of Scuderia, Mugurulo and Dino.
This version of the Rosso Monza Metallizzato by König Speciala is a radical modification of the Testarossa and is distinguished by the modification of the original V12 engine with a system that includes double KCE Turbotronic turbocharging, allowing the sports car to reach an output of 1000 hp, significantly more than the original.
As you can see, on an aesthetic level, this tuned car greatly respects the lines of the original Maranello Ferrari Testarossa. The existence of beautifully tuned luxury cars is an obvious example.