The World's Best Car Tuner in 2019
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The launch of a new car is an important event - an opportunity where years of planning, design and testing finally peaked. Even so, there are always people who can't wait to tear carefully crafted metal sheets and fine-tuned machines into pieces.
With the right amount of money, knowledge and patience, you can modify almost all cars. Some take better repairs than others, so we have gathered some of the best tuner cars here. Specifically, we have cataloged relatively modern vehicles that have carved a niche in the tuner scene for one reason or another. You may need to start collecting components now.
Honda civic
Regardless of what fast & furious has said to you, the honda civic has never been an extraordinary player. However, this is a cheap, versatile and reliable vehicle that functions like a beginner car and also a long-term daily driver. There are also many aftermarket companies that support compact plucky, which means you can build any type of civic you like, be it a drag racer, autocrosser, or show off.
However, not all civic is made the same. Pre-2000 models are preferred because they handle better and their engines are easier to manage, but the current tenth generation model is the first to feature turbocharged engines directly from the factory. So while the civic has been around for a while, potential adjustments have just begun.
Toyota supra
Toyota is not usually associated with automotive excitement, but the performance of the cars it has made over the past few decades has crashed. Case in point: the supra.
During its first four generations, the supra became one of the most iconic cars ever to wear the toyota badge. That's why the fifth generation model that was introduced at the 2019 detroit auto show was highly anticipated. We have not yet discovered the full tuning potential of this new car, but the older car variants are highly coveted because of their sensual style and wild engine, which can be increased to produce extraordinary power.
Although not the only japanese sports car that is valued by tuners, supra is somewhat less exotic than its competitors, making it reliable and relatively easy to modify. Act fast if you want it, because the price of supra skyrocketed.
Golf volkswagen
The combination of performance and practicality of the original volkswagen gti remains as attractive in 2019 as it was in 1975.
Gti helped launch a euro-themed tuning subculture that was as vibrant as the car world, and both the r32 and golf r strengthened the model's position in history. The result is a nameplate that - like most of those listed here - is equipped with an avalanche of available aftermarket parts, as well as a large national fan network.
You can manage every generation of golf, from the original model made in 1970 to the current seventh generation car. Some start with gti, while others prefer the simplicity, availability, and affordability of beginner-level basic models.
Mazda rx-7
Some cars in the world have a fanbase that is as excited as the mazda rx-7. Why? One word: rotary.
The 13b wankel engine that powers sports cars throughout its life is a handicap masterpiece, which counterbalances the fineness and potential of eye-opening horsepower with mechanical strangeness that is usually referred to by rx-7 owners as "Charm". You can recognize this driver from the extra liters of oil that they continue to use at any time.
Because aftermarket support is very difficult, you don't need to look hard to find rx-7 rotors with 800 hp or more, but even from the factory, the lightweight wankel is very pleasant. We hope this swivel sports car will return soon, even though mazda has explained that it has other priorities for now.
Mitsubishi lancer evolution
In the 1990s, mitsubishi led the japanese high-performance car package with models such as 3000gt, galant vr-4, and its biggest creation, the lancer evolution. Unfortunately, they all left today, but evo in particular left long skid marks in automotive history books.
Evo slowly but surely earned its reputation throughout the 1990s by winning races at the world rally championship (wrc), but the playstation game and introduction to the american market in 2003 turned it into a real performance phenomenon. Featuring a sophisticated all-wheel drive system and a turbocharged engine that can be adjusted without stopping, these diamond warriors are still a favorite among people who spend their free time on the track.
Ford mustang
Since ford commissioned racer and engineer carroll shelby to build the first gt350 in 1965, the mustang has become a platform for speed addicts who want to make serious performance improvements without damaging the bank. The introduction of the body of the stang fox in 1979 and the development of the following decade proves that this muscular car can survive in an era of electronic fuel injection and emissions regulations that are increasingly stringent, but still attractive to horsemen.
That still happens today. This may not be your father's mustang, but it does look (and move) like that, and the new lineup of turbocharged engines, four cylinders plus shelby models that focus on the track further enhance the mustang's appeal. If you want more power, you can send your car to an aftermarket tuner like shelby, or shop to make your own car.
Honda s2000
The honda s2000 is the only convertible sports car designed to celebrate the brand's 50th anniversary. Production lasted for 10 years, from 1999 to 2009, and during that time the car became a follower after proper handling, lightweight chassis, and high speed engine (the redline was 8,800 rpm for the first few years of the model). Honda does not seem interested in providing a replacement model, so the s2000 is ready to become a modern classic. This is the last type, in a certain way.
Along with the mazda mx-5 miata, the s2000 is one of the best entry points for those who want to conquer the track. Some of the best mods you can make for the s2000 include installing larger front and rear sway bars, more aggressive brake pads, and wider wheels to accommodate larger tires. And, before you consider adding power, try lightening the car for a better power-to-weight ratio.
With the right amount of money, knowledge and patience, you can modify almost all cars. Some take better repairs than others, so we have gathered some of the best tuner cars here. Specifically, we have cataloged relatively modern vehicles that have carved a niche in the tuner scene for one reason or another. You may need to start collecting components now.
Honda civic
Regardless of what fast & furious has said to you, the honda civic has never been an extraordinary player. However, this is a cheap, versatile and reliable vehicle that functions like a beginner car and also a long-term daily driver. There are also many aftermarket companies that support compact plucky, which means you can build any type of civic you like, be it a drag racer, autocrosser, or show off.
However, not all civic is made the same. Pre-2000 models are preferred because they handle better and their engines are easier to manage, but the current tenth generation model is the first to feature turbocharged engines directly from the factory. So while the civic has been around for a while, potential adjustments have just begun.
Toyota supra
Toyota is not usually associated with automotive excitement, but the performance of the cars it has made over the past few decades has crashed. Case in point: the supra.
During its first four generations, the supra became one of the most iconic cars ever to wear the toyota badge. That's why the fifth generation model that was introduced at the 2019 detroit auto show was highly anticipated. We have not yet discovered the full tuning potential of this new car, but the older car variants are highly coveted because of their sensual style and wild engine, which can be increased to produce extraordinary power.
Although not the only japanese sports car that is valued by tuners, supra is somewhat less exotic than its competitors, making it reliable and relatively easy to modify. Act fast if you want it, because the price of supra skyrocketed.
Golf volkswagen
The combination of performance and practicality of the original volkswagen gti remains as attractive in 2019 as it was in 1975.
Gti helped launch a euro-themed tuning subculture that was as vibrant as the car world, and both the r32 and golf r strengthened the model's position in history. The result is a nameplate that - like most of those listed here - is equipped with an avalanche of available aftermarket parts, as well as a large national fan network.
You can manage every generation of golf, from the original model made in 1970 to the current seventh generation car. Some start with gti, while others prefer the simplicity, availability, and affordability of beginner-level basic models.
Mazda rx-7
Some cars in the world have a fanbase that is as excited as the mazda rx-7. Why? One word: rotary.
The 13b wankel engine that powers sports cars throughout its life is a handicap masterpiece, which counterbalances the fineness and potential of eye-opening horsepower with mechanical strangeness that is usually referred to by rx-7 owners as "Charm". You can recognize this driver from the extra liters of oil that they continue to use at any time.
Because aftermarket support is very difficult, you don't need to look hard to find rx-7 rotors with 800 hp or more, but even from the factory, the lightweight wankel is very pleasant. We hope this swivel sports car will return soon, even though mazda has explained that it has other priorities for now.
Mitsubishi lancer evolution
In the 1990s, mitsubishi led the japanese high-performance car package with models such as 3000gt, galant vr-4, and its biggest creation, the lancer evolution. Unfortunately, they all left today, but evo in particular left long skid marks in automotive history books.
Evo slowly but surely earned its reputation throughout the 1990s by winning races at the world rally championship (wrc), but the playstation game and introduction to the american market in 2003 turned it into a real performance phenomenon. Featuring a sophisticated all-wheel drive system and a turbocharged engine that can be adjusted without stopping, these diamond warriors are still a favorite among people who spend their free time on the track.
Ford mustang
Since ford commissioned racer and engineer carroll shelby to build the first gt350 in 1965, the mustang has become a platform for speed addicts who want to make serious performance improvements without damaging the bank. The introduction of the body of the stang fox in 1979 and the development of the following decade proves that this muscular car can survive in an era of electronic fuel injection and emissions regulations that are increasingly stringent, but still attractive to horsemen.
That still happens today. This may not be your father's mustang, but it does look (and move) like that, and the new lineup of turbocharged engines, four cylinders plus shelby models that focus on the track further enhance the mustang's appeal. If you want more power, you can send your car to an aftermarket tuner like shelby, or shop to make your own car.
Honda s2000
The honda s2000 is the only convertible sports car designed to celebrate the brand's 50th anniversary. Production lasted for 10 years, from 1999 to 2009, and during that time the car became a follower after proper handling, lightweight chassis, and high speed engine (the redline was 8,800 rpm for the first few years of the model). Honda does not seem interested in providing a replacement model, so the s2000 is ready to become a modern classic. This is the last type, in a certain way.
Along with the mazda mx-5 miata, the s2000 is one of the best entry points for those who want to conquer the track. Some of the best mods you can make for the s2000 include installing larger front and rear sway bars, more aggressive brake pads, and wider wheels to accommodate larger tires. And, before you consider adding power, try lightening the car for a better power-to-weight ratio.