by Modern car tuning was born in the 80s. It was then that upgrading various cars became fashionable. Moreover, some projects turned out to be very daring.
Introducing the most incredible tuned cars of the 80s, compared to which Ferraris of those years might seem modest.
Gemballa Mercedes 500 SEC Widebody Gullwing
In the 80s, Gemballa actively tuned not only Porsche but also Mercedes.
The 500 SEC coupe with “gullwing” doors, a spoiler, and flared fenders looked particularly striking.
Koenig Boxer
For those who found the Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer supercar not exclusive enough, there was a tuning kit from Koenig. If desired, the power could be increased to 650 hp with the help of two turbines.
Rinspeed R69
The Swiss atelier is now known for its unconventional concepts, but in the 80s it was doing Porsche 911 tuning. Specifically, this convertible was made to resemble the Ferrari Testarossa.
Autocostrizione Salvatore Diomante
For $300,000, Italians turned the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit into a large four-door convertible. Safety wasn’t a major concern in this case.
Mercedes-Benz 1000 SEL
In the early 80s, the coolest Mercedes-Benz was the 500 SEL sedan, and its luxurious tuned versions were called the 1000 SEL. No, it didn’t have a 10-liter engine, it just emphasized that they were twice as cool (and expensive). The stylish velour interior with a phone and TV was especially luxurious.
Wood & Pickett Cheltenham 6
Long before the six-wheeled G-Class, there were three-axle Range Rovers. They were equally loved in Arab countries. Moreover, there were many such versions, some of which look very extravagant.
Strosek Porsche 928 Ultrawing
This Porsche 928 was lowered and got “butterfly wing” doors (like modern McLarens), and its V8 engine’s power was increased to 360 hp.
Stingray Pro-Touring Corvette
The 1980 Corvette from Pro-Touring not only looks bright and very much in the spirit of the 80s but also got a turbocharger, increasing its power to 450 hp.
