How do you reinvent performance?

This one is for me Mitsubishi galant GTI 1992 and the Mitsubishi galant AMG same body same engine just tuned by AMG.

Nissan NISMO Skyline GT-R Z-tune

Nissan NISMO Skyline GT-R Z-tune tune by Nismo making it into a 600HP

Bugatti reinvented the Veyron to The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport which has a power of 1,184 bhp and a Top Speed of 431.072 km/h.

Lamborghini Murcielago base to Lamborghini Reventon.

Civic Mugen RR, only 300 were produced, they reduced the weight by using carbon fiber and .aluminum body parts. Civic The engine is also tuned to give a higher output and torque.

Well, there's the awesome Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI, and then there's this much more awesome Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition, which, if I can remember, was released right around 1999-2000, custom tuned and inspired from WRC champion Tommi Makinen, who was Mitsubishi's top WRC driver at that time.

The Pagani zonda was one of the fastest car in the world. But pagani wasn't satisfied and built the Pagani Zonda R which boasts a 6.0L AMG V12 M120 engine.

performance may be all about profuse power, such power must likewise be combined with proportional engineering in handling and suspension otherwise what is power without control. but there comes a time when the science of speed and handling must equally be responsible with nature. the perenial problem in pollution and global warming must be addressed while retention of the car's performance is preserved . and this is where the BMW 320d shines. efficient dynamics made sure that carbon footprint is radically reduced while maintaining 174 of power burst and a pulling force of 350nm. the BMW 320d combined performance in a more environmental friendly technology this to me is Performance Reinvented.

Lamborghini Murcielago to Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT to Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 to Lamborghini Murcielago 670SV

The Koenigsegg CCXR. A Koenigsegg CCX converted to use ethanol fuels. The car was also slightly modified so that the car would be a bit more lighter and powerful than its sibling

Lamborghini Made A Murcielago, But They Came With another car Which is Called Lamborghini Murcielago SuperVeloce. It's Faster more Lighter than A Regular Murcielago.

The Ford Mustang is an excellent example for the phrase "performance reinvented". It's been with us since the 60's and is still with us now. Within those years, it has gone through 5 generations of styling changes while still retaining those classic Mustang lines. If you look at the years of each generation and its corresponding styling, it reflects the trends of the times. The Mustang kept on reinventing itself in order to keep up with the times. It also kept on reinventing its engine. It started with a measly 101hp and now you can find a mustang with more than 1000hp (Shelby Super Snake). That's what you call development. Ford also takes pride in the environmental friendliness of the Mustang despite its high engine output. Mustangs are undoubtedly fast and many, I mean many companies are able to make it even faster. The Mustang keeps on reinventing itself both in terms of style and performance.Despite numerous reinventions, it has always delivered something constant - "Classic American Muscle". And let's not forget: Ford is the same company that brought us the Model T - the car that practically reinvented the automotive industry.

The Porsche 911 is the best example of Performance Reinvented. It has been continuously improved by Porsche ever since it first came out in 1963. They have been using the same concept but improved it with new technology and design tweaks to make it faster and fresher for each generation. Not only is each generation an improvement of the previous one, but within each generation, further development was made to maximize the Performance, thus the S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S variants.

Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2000 Turbo (lancer box type here in PHI). The first lancer to use the first 4G63 2.0 DOHC engine that was later used for the lancer evolution series (I-IX)

In my opinion, the Pagani Zonda Cinque epitomizes performance reinvention for a road-going car because the engineers drastically improved the aerodynamics and it was the first Zonda to be equipped with a 6-speed sequential transmission. Horacio Pagani also chose not to use dual-clutch because he felt the extra weight would compromise the additional speed faster shift times provide.

Bentley Continental Convertible Super Sports ISR it has the worlds Ice record, The all-wheel drive Supersports Convertible achieved a speed of 205.48mph (330.695 km/h) on a specially created 16.5km long track on the frozen Baltic Sea. And the Continental Convertible Super Sports ISR has beaten the Continental GT's old record of 199.83mph (321.6 km/h).

OT: I would just like to guess what motoring product it is. My guess would be the Toyota GT-86 or the Subaru BRZ. Or if it's a car brand, it's Fiat. :D

The Subaru Impreza would be an example on how Subaru reinvent performance.When Subaru Technica International tweaked it and brought the WRX STI, it boasted 300 hp and in addition to that, they also developed the SI-drive which gives you options on how you want to drive your STI, be it fast, really fast, or crazy fast! Now that's what I call reinvention!

(Your thoughts on the article...)My example of performance reinvented is on the pick-up. The Ford Ranger built the Pinatubo edition which is designed specially for serious offroading chores. In stock form, they have modified the exhaust system that enable the pick-up to traverse across deep water. Another one is the Isuzu D-Max Boondock edition which got more grunt on doing offroading.

The track version of the Nissan GT-R

I would nominate the Jaguar XK-RS. The Jaguar XK has been around for quite a while as a performance grand tourer from Jag. With the XK-RS though, Jaguar substantially improved the XK-RS to become the fastest production car Jaguar has ever made. 5.0L V8 Supercharged now pumping out 550bhp with upgraded suspension, aerodynamics, upgraded brakes and for the first time red brake calipers on a Jag. It is faster than any current Aston Martin (excluding the One-77).

I would say the 1979 BMW M535i. From a limo to a racer.

The Philippines Sarao is 100% performance reinvented! From second hand parts to reusable parts once again! It never gets old!

The Mitusbishi Lancer Evolution line is a great example of Performance Reinvented. From their very first attempt (Evo 1) the engineers have been constantly improving and reinventing the Lancer family car with new technological advancements in engine performance. In every iteration the Mitsubishi Evolution is a beast, and its credentials in the world of rallying back it up. Looking at the Evolution 10, the car has indeed come a long way from its purpose driven predecessors, adding more creature comforts to go with legendary performance that in some variants can go up to 400 horsepower and could definitely run with the super cars of today, but in just a fraction of the cost. A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution especially in "bare" guise would definitely give the car a sedate image. But underneath the metal lies the heart of a performance champion reinvented ten times over.

"Performance Reinvented" consider the time and effort made by Germans in their Porsche 911. Take a look at this short info about 7 generation 911. For almost 50 years, they stick with the Porsche 911, upgrading, tuning, replacing each possible parts that will almost make it as cute monster machine. Here's the data I've gathered:

 Porsche 911 (1963–1989) -128hp
 Porsche 930 a turbo version of the original 911 -Porsche began experimenting with turbocharging technology on their race cars during the late 1960s, and in 1972 began development on a turbocharged version of the 911
 Porsche 964 (1989–1993) - It featured significant styling revisions over previous versions of the 911, most prominently the more integrated bumpers (fenders), although it was still obviously a 911. It was the first generation of 911 to be offered with Porsche's optionalTiptronic automatic transmission as well as the first generation to be offered with all wheel drive.
 Porsche 993 (1993–1998) - The 993 was the first generation of 911 to have a standard six-speed manual transmission; previous cars, except for the Porsche 959, had 4- or 5-speed gearboxes. Further, the 993's optional all wheel drive system was refined over that of the 964. Porsche departed from the 964's setup consisting of three differentials and revised the system based on the layout from its 959 supercar, replacing the centre differential with a viscous coupling unit. In conjunction with the 993's redesigned and recalibrated suspension, this system improved handling characteristics and still retained the stability offered by AWD without having to suffer compromises in understeer. Its simpler layout also reduced the system's weight. Other improvements include a new dual-flow exhaust, larger brakes with drilled discs, and revised power steering.
 Porsche 996 (1999–2005) all-new body and water-cooled engines - The Porsche 996 was an all new design made by Harm Lagaay; the first new 911 that didn't carry over a significant component from a previous variant. All new body work, interior and drive-train including the first water-cooled engine in a 911. The Porsche 996 replaced the Porsche 993.
 Porsche 997 (2005–2011) - The most notable difference between the 997 and the predecessor 996 is the return to circular headlights, like those of pre-996 Carreras, with separate indicator units. The interior has been almost entirely re-invented and all the controls are new; however, it is more reminiscent of classic 911 interiors than of the outgoing 996.
 Porsche 991 (2011–Present) - The Porsche 991 is the internal designation for the seventh generation Porsche 911The current direct injection 3.8-litre flat-six engine from the Carrera S remains, with power increasing to 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp). The Carrera engine is a 3.4-litre, producing 350 PS (257 kW; 345 hp). The car features an optional stop/start systemand also electro-mechanical power steering. The car also features a new seven-speed manual gearbox, a first for a production car, along with the seven-speed PDK dual clutch transmission which was available in the 997.

The SLR McLaren 722 Edition is a great example of performance reinvented. The regular SLR McLaren was already one of the fastest supercars in the world. To make it slightly lighter, stiffer and more powerful is like adding more sweets to an already delicious cake. It isn't really necessary. But Mercedes Benz did it and everybody wanted one. The main reason why I chose the SLR McLaren 722 Edition as a great example of performance reinvented is because it's driving dynamics will make you think that you're in a race car compared to the regular car which is more like a cruiser.

Bumblebee reinvents himself from a 1976 Chevrolet Camaro he upgrades as a Fifth Generation Chevrolet Camaro. (Bumblebee from VW Beetle to Chevy Camaro)

The Nissan Frontier pickup is already a first-rate truck. Then, the Navara came out with a "ladder frame" for its chassis giving off-road driving to a new level. Plus it has this 6th gear ratio that provides you with 176 horses. This for me is also an example of performance being reinvented.

i think mine was the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG which is powered by a 6.3 liter AMG V8 , but they made another one the S65 AMG which is powered by a 6.5 liter AMG V12 .

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, held each summer on the Pikes Peak Highway near Colorado Springs, is the world's largest hill climb race.
It is a 20km course that rises 1400m, from an altitude of 2800m to 4301m. It features 156 corners ranging from highly technical 60km/h hairpins to spectacular 200km/h sweepers.
These elements add up to conditions that severely punish man and machine.

Nobuhiro Tajima re-constructed a North American "Suzuki Escudo" much like the Vitara to fit this challenge. It was constructed using aluminum space frame and powered by a 2.5Liter twin turbo V6 cranking out 981HP and a mountain-crushing 931.0Nm of torque. With a curb weight of 800Kg. the Escudo was almost too light for various sections on the steep course. so he equipped it with a front spoiler and huge rear wing that provided gobs of downforce at speed.
Then he became the first Japanese overall winner in 1995.

Performance REINVENTED? Definitely the Toyota AE86.

The AE86 was derived from the humble automotive line of the corolla. A dependable econo-box meant for transporting your typical everyman. Built in a time where the industry standard in its class was leaning towards front-wheel drive, it definitely REINVENTED performance.

Everyone thinks of performance as the numbers (0-100, quarter mile, HP & Torque values), but this car definitely breaks the norm of performance. While it does not have the ultra high horsepower ratings of performance oriented cars, it specialized in balance,neutrality, and responsiveness, which added a different (yet greatly important) dimension aside from the usual numbers. It also redefined performance in the sense that cars that perform well need not be ultra expensive.

The result? A touge monster, spawning a cult following with the mindset that performance can be attainable in a unique way, which revolutionized the way future sports cars are made and driven.

From its humble roots, the AE86 definitely is the epitome of PERFORMANCE REINVENTED.

For a limited production, Ferrari built Enzo... Not enough? More horses please... Then came FXX...