Kicherer High Performance Tuning Car Company is a German automotive tuning company that specializes in high performance modifications and custom engine tuning for German automobiles. The company was founded in 1990 by Thomas Kicherer, a car enthusiast and former racecar driver. Kicherer's goal was to create the ultimate performance machines by combining racing technology with street legal vehicles.
Kicherer is known for their custom-built engines, which are designed to optimize power and performance. These engines are used in cars such as the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Porsche 911, and Audi R8. Kicherer also offers a variety of performance upgrades, such as suspension, brakes, exhaust systems, and aerodynamics.
Kicherer has a long history of success in motorsport, having competed in the German Touring Car Championship (DTM), the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and the FIA GT Championship. Kicherer cars have earned numerous victories in these series, including a class victory at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 2006.
Kicherer has become a well-known name in the tuning world, and their cars are highly sought after by performance enthusiasts. The company continues to innovate and push the boundaries of performance, and their cars are now seen as some of the most impressive machines on the road.