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Car manufacturers and the world of performance departments! Do you know her?

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Car manufacturers and the world of performance departments! Do you know her?

When it comes to pure driving pleasure and performance, the performance departments of automobile manufacturers play a key role. They are the secret stars who transform ordinary vehicles into breathtaking horsepower monsters. Every car lover knows names like Mercedes-AMG, BMW M GmbH or Audi Sports GmbH, but that's just the tip of the iceberg in the world of high-performance factory tuning. Info: The following list refers to modern times and there are already some departments such as OPC from Opel that have already disappeared again. Let's start with the giants: Mercedes-AMG transforms standard Mercedes vehicles into power beasts while also BMW's M Division is known for its powerful and dynamic adjustments to BMW AG vehicles. Audi responds with that Audi Sports GmbH, formerly Quattro GmbH, which is responsible for the fat RS models.

Car manufacturer performance departments

Car manufacturers and the world of performance departments! Do you know her?

But there is even more to discover. OPC from Opel brings (brought) European flair to the performance segment, and from Volkswagen R department (the R GmbH) are known for adding a sporty touch to VW vehicles. There are also brands that specialize in luxury and performance, such as Bentley's Mulliner and Maserati's MC (Maserati Corse) departments. These not only ensure more engine power, but also exquisite workmanship and personalization. But the passion for performance does not stop at the European borders. Leads in Japan We did not Nissan continues the tradition of tuning with an impressive range of performance-optimized vehicles. Many of the departments are of course open tuning blog represent. A list with links follows in the next paragraph.

List of performance departments known to us

Click on the corresponding one Link leads directly to the corresponding one Performance department the manufacturer or at least an example vehicle. In addition to some information about this special department, you can also see all the vehicles and tuning parts that we have already reported on in this regard.

Manufacturers Performance department
Aston Martin AMR (Aston Martin Racing)
Audi Audi Sports GmbH
Bentley Mulliner
BMW M GmbH
Cadillac V Series
Chevrolet Chevrolet Performance
Chrysler / Dodge SRT (Street and Racing Technology)
Ferrari Tailor Made
Fiat Abarth
Ford Ford Performance
Holden HSV (Holden Special Vehicles)
Honda Mugen
Hyundai N Performance
Infiniti IPL (Infiniti Performance Line)
Jaguar R and SVR
Jeep SRT and Trackhawk
Lamborghini Racing team
Land Rover SVR (Special Vehicle Racing)
Lexus F Performance
Lincoln Black Label
Maserati MC (Maserati Fuori series)
Mazda MPS (Mazda Performance Series) / Mazdaspeed
McLaren MSO (McLaren Special Operations)
Mercedes AMG
Mini John Cooper Works (JCW)
Mitsubishi ralliart
Nissan We did not
Opel OPC
Renault Renault Sport
SEAT Cupra
Subaru STi
Toyota Gazoo Racing
Vauxhall VXR
Volkswagen R GmbH

Subaru's STi (Subaru Tecnica International) is legendary in the world of rally and road performance. And for fans of technologically advanced and sporty designs Hyundai familiar with the N-performanceline has more and more to offer. But America also has its share of the performance pie. Ford Performance is known for creating some of the most iconic muscle cars and sports cars while SRT (Street and Racing Technology), formerly part of Chrysler, now integrated into Dodge, represents the American passion for performance. But there are other players beyond the giants. Approximately Polestar from Volvo, which focuses on performance with Swedish design and sustainability, or Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio, which offers Italian flair and breathtaking performance. However, the latter is not a direct department.

Hardly any manufacturer does without performance parts and vehicles!

Car manufacturers and the world of performance departments! Do you know her?

Also interesting are the specialized performance models from manufacturers that are not usually the focus of high-speed enthusiasts, such as Kia's GT Line or Acura's Type S vehicle. The world of performance departments is diverse and fascinating. They combine state-of-the-art technology, engineering and a deep understanding of what makes the driver's heart beat faster. From luxurious sports sedans to adrenaline-pumping super athletes, the departments have something for every horsepower freak. They prove that in the world of automobiles, the passion for speed and performance speaks a universal language and tuning accessories are becoming increasingly popular.

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Thomas Wachsmuth - He has been an integral part of tuningblog.eu since 2013. His passion for cars is so intense that he invests every available penny in them. While he dreams of a BMW E31 850CSI and a Hennessey 6x6 Ford F-150, he currently drives a rather inconspicuous BMW 540i (G31/LCI). His collection of books, magazines and brochures on the subject of car tuning has now reached such proportions that he himself has become a walking reference work for the tuning scene.  More about Thomas

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