Hofele Design Turns its Attention on the First-Generation Jaguar XK / XKR

Perhaps best known for its work with models from the Volkswagen Group, Germany's Hofele Design has now revealed a new styling program for the first generation of Jaguar's XK coupe and convertible series built between 1996 and 2005.

The tuner's proposal includes an assortment of body pieces such as the very Aston Marton-like shaped front bumper, optional side skirts, a new rear bumper, a discreet boot lid spoiler, and a pair of round tail lamps with LED units. Also including in the package for the XK are a four-pipe exhaust system and 20-inch "Villa RSV" alloy wheels plus a full leather interior. You can take a better look at Hofele Design's Jaguar Xk in our gallery below.

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Hofele-Design Takes on First Generation Porsche Boxster with 986 Speed GT Package

If you happen to own a first generation Porsche Boxster 986 and want to improve the roadster's looks - in the traditional sense of the word and not in the way some replica makers propose (i.e. this Boxster based Lamborghini), you may want to take a look at Hofele-Design's new Speed GT styling package.

The "Speed GT" body kit for Boxster comprises of a new front bumper with larger air intakes and optional LED daytime running lights, a restyled rear bumper with side air vents and a diffuser, side skirts and a big rear wing that is claimed to imitate the styling of the 911 series.

It is worth noting that the rear bumper can either be combined with the factory exhaust system or a newly available Hofele-Design sports muffler with a deeper sound.

Side graphics with the "Speed" logo and new 18-inch "Silverstone" alloy wheels along with LED tail lamps and headlight masks, complete the looks.

In addition to the styling updates, Hofele-Design also offers optional performance upgrades for the chassis and boxer engines.

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Hofele Design Outfits Porsche Panamera with New Body Kit

The new Porsche Panamera sports saloon continues to attract the attention of numerous tuners, the most recent being Hofele Design that has presented a new styling package called RIVAGE GT 970.

The body kit starts off with a new front bumper complete with LED-daytime running lights, a fixed rear spoiler, side skirts and a redesigned rear bumper with additional air vents that bring to mind the Audi R8 and a diffuser.

The exterior is further enhanced with four stainless steel tail pipes and newly designed 22-inch alloy wheels. An electronic module that allows the driver to lower the ride height and a high-performance brake system with six-piston calipers are also included in the package.

As for the interior, Hofele Design says that upon request, it can upgrade the look of the cabin with new materials and colors.

2011 Audi A8 Receives its First Tuning Job by Hofele Design

The new generation of Audi's A8 limo, codenamed D4, was only just presented at the end of 2009, but the tuning industry has already started cranking out performance and styling mods for the German automaker's flagship sedan.

One of the first (if not the first) tuners to launch a dedicated programme for the 2011 A8 sedan is Germany's Hofele Design that will present its proposal to the public at next week's Geneva Motor Show.

Hofele Design has readied power kits for both engines that will be available at the new A8's launch. The 4.2-liter V8 petrol gets a jump from 372HP and 445Nm to 400HP and 475Nm, reducing the 0-100km/h sprint time from 5.7 seconds to 5.3 seconds.

The 4.2-liter V8 TDI diesel is bumped up from 350HP and 800Nm to 395HP and 880Nm, and now covers the 100km/h (62mph) mark in 5.2 seconds instead of the stock model's 5.5 seconds.

In both cases, fuel consumption remains unchanged over the factory models.

An adjustable sport suspension electronic module that lowers the car's ride height between 40 and 80mm, a four-pipe exhaust system and 6-caliper high-performance brakes complete the list of performance modifications.

The available body kit for the 2011 A8 includes front and rear bumpers, rocker panels, rear diffuser, a new grille (with what looks to be an S8 badge...) and a discreet boot lid spoiler.

Of course the treatment wouldn't be complete without the addition of huge 20- or 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 265/40 ZR20 or 265/30 ZR22 high-performance tires respectively.

Finally, Hofele Design offers various interior accessories such as a R8-style sport steering wheel with carbon-fiber inserts.