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This Package Turns Your G-Wagon into the Off-Road Warrior it was Meant to Be

An 4×4 specialist named Delta4x4 has revealed an Off-Road Package that is meant to increasing off-road capability of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Their inspiration comes from the Dakar Rally, a G-Wagon took part in the gruesome event back in 1985.

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Dakar Rally 1985

The Off-Road Package consists of 80mm wheel arch extensions for the front and rear axles, a new Bilstein suspension kit (50mm rise) and an in-house 50mm Body lift kit. The wheel arch extensions have created more room to fit the Off Road tires of size 35×12.5 R20 or 315/60 R20 from Mickey Thompson, Cooper and Yokohama.

The new Bilstein suspension kit in combination with the delta 4×4 body lift kit has increased the ride height of the vehicle by 80mm at the front axle and 50mm on the rear axle. The ground clearance has been increased by approximately 290mm to further enhance the off-road capability of the vehicle.

The off-road package also consists of a Roof Rack with special functions for mounting accessories like roof tents and can also be supplemented with a ladder and spare wheel carrier, and a stainless steel front bar for mounting headlights and protecting the bumper and radiator.

The wheels available for the vehicle are:-

  •  18 inch Klassik B wheels with tires up to 285/60 R18 and 305/60 R18.
  •  20 inch wheels in Lander 20×9 and Klassik B 20×9.5 with tires from 275/55R20,  285/55R20 to 275/60R20, 285/60R20 and 305/55R20.
  •  22 inch wheels in 22×9 Lander for tires from size 275/45R22 and 285/45R22 to 305/45R20 and 295/50R22, 
  • 23 inch wheels in 23×11 Element4 with tires of size 305/35R23 and 305/40R23. 
  • 20 inch two-piece Beadlock forged  wheels in size 20×9 and 20×9.5.

The wheels are available with a Flange-Lock Ring for protecting the wheel flange and they can also be replaced.

Pricing has not been included.

October 8, 2021 / Comments Off on This Package Turns Your G-Wagon into the Off-Road Warrior it was Meant to Be
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World’s Most Affordable V8 Sports Car Adds More Editions, We Can’t Complain!

More special trims for the 2022 Ford Mustang. We now have the first-ever Stealth Edition Appearance Package for the EcoBoost and a new California Special for the V8 powered GT that features GT Performance Package option.

The Stealth Edition Appearance Package features 19-inch aluminum wheels finished in Ebony Black, black pony badges, a performance rear wing, black mirror caps and new clear LED tail light covers.

Additionally, the interior also features a unique instrument panel badge and lighted sill plates available in matte and gloss black. The Stealth Edition is readily available in Atlas Blue, Carbonized Gray, Dark Matter and Shadow Black.

The new California Special Appearance Package pays homage to the original version’s blacked-out grille, rear fender scoop and side racing stripes. The package is available for the 2022 Mustang GT Premium fastback and convertible models.

The exterior features the side stripes trademark running from the front fender to the rear fender scoop, California Special badge finished in Ebony Black, Race Red script on the trunk lid, honeycomb grille with ‘GT/CS’ badge and a large front splitter from the GT Performance Package.

The new California Special features a set of five-spoke 19-inch painted wheels and a signature strut tower brace with California Special badge on top of the engine. Additionally, a performance rear wing from the GT Performance Package is also available for the fastback model whereas spoiler delete is standard for the California Special convertible.

The interior elements include rich black Miko suede-trimmed door inserts and suede-trimmed seats with ‘GT/CS’ logo, red stitchings with custom embroidered ‘GT/CS’ floor mats and the instrument panel is finished in carbon hex aluminium with California Special signature on the passenger side.

The California Special Package is available in Atlas Blue, Carbonized Gray, Cyber Orange, Dark Matter, Grabber Blue Metallic, Iconic Silver, Rapid Red, Shadow Black and Oxford white.

October 8, 2021 / Comments Off on World’s Most Affordable V8 Sports Car Adds More Editions, We Can’t Complain!
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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021 – the Highlights

After being postponed for more than a year The Concourse of elegance of Villa d’Este returned but in a smaller form. Due to Covid restriction in place this year BMW decided to ditch the motorcycle show and the public parade that usually took place at Villa Erba on Sunday in exchange for a smaller and cozy event all focused on Villa d’Este.

Nevertheless the car selection consisted of almost 50 automobile jewels presented in eight Award Classes that, as by tradition, captured the heart of every aficionado of the genre with their immaculate condition, their significant contribution to automobile history and their fascinating individual stories. And that’s what you expect from Villa d’Este.

The Jury of international vehicle experts made awards for the “Best of Show”, the Class Winners and the Mentions of Honour in the individual Award Classes. The Ferrari 250 GT TDF won the Best in Show, the Lancia Dilambda Serie I owned by Italian collector Filippo Sole won the Coppa Oro Prize while the voting in the Public Referendum on the most beautiful Concept Cars and Prototypes went to the Battista study presented by Pininfarina.

As GTspirit is more focused on performance cars, we can’t forget to mention other two prices awarded in the class the Birth of the Supercar: Latin Style Landmarks and The Next Generation: Hypercars of the 1990s, won respectively by the Lamborghini Countach LP 4000S prototype Walter Wolf Special and the magnificent one of one Isdera Commendatore 112i that my contemporaries will remember from its appearance on Need For Speed 2 (1997).

Special mention of honour (by the Jury and from GTspirit team) went to Ferrari F40 and McLaren F1 (the famous chassis 12 that used to wear Tag Heuer livery).

2021 also marked the 30th anniversary of the Bugatti EB110 and for this reason La Maison pur Sang displayed an immaculate EB110 Super Sport (a very rare US bumper spec) and its reincarnation the Bugatti Centodieci concept car.

Lamborghini also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Countach presenting to the world the Polo storico’s Lamborghini Countach LP500 that recreated from scratch the original concept car presented at Geneva Motorshow in 1971.

As tradition, Rolls Royce chose the Como venue to unveil the four-seater luxury convertible Rolls-Royce “Boat Tail”. The name of the utterly unique bespoke motor car highlights the narrow and fluid dynamically swept-back rear, emulating the deck of a yacht with a surface fashioned in luxury wood. The flaps of the boat- tail deck open up at the touch of a button to reveal all the accoutrements necessary for a lavishly stylish picnic: cooled drinks, appropriate glassware and high-end cutlery, a parasol and two stools made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic.

What can I say, well done Villa d’Este, and welcome back! We are really looking forward to next year!

Photos and Words by Yaron Esposito

October 7, 2021 / Comments Off on Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021 – the Highlights
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This is the Most Beautiful Lamborghini You Will See Today

This is the newly unveiled Lamborghini Countach LP 500, a recreation of the 1971 LP 500 built entirely from scratch by Polo Storico – Lamborghini’s restoration department. It was officially unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on 1st October 2021.

The reconstruction of the LP 500 was requested by a VIP Lamborghini customer, the first month of the project was spent acquiring all the materials needed and Fondazione Pirelli also offered support in providing historical materials for recreating the tires on the new LP 500 model.

Lamborghini Countach restoration

The project began on the platform chassis, Polo Storico had to physically redesign the vehicle as well as choose a suitable work system whilst respecting the production methods of the time.

Once the sheet metal beating phase was reached, technology gave way to the traditional system and the interior was also finished in a similar process. Additionally, the interior featured the lighted diagnostic instrument similar to the one on the 1971 prototype.

Fondazione Pirelli used the original plans of the Cinturato to fit the LP500 with a set of CN12 tires for its Geneva debut. The tires fitted were supplied in the size 245/60R14 for the front axle and 265/60R14 for the rear axle. The tread pattern and aesthetic on the tires was the same as in the 1971 model but with modern compound and structure.

Lamborghini Countach side

The new Countach LP500 has been finished in a Yellow color identified as ‘Giallo Fly Speciale’.

October 6, 2021 / Comments Off on This is the Most Beautiful Lamborghini You Will See Today
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This is the Oldest Bentley Color, And You Can Order it Today

Mulliner’s team recently discovered a number of exterior paints dating back to the 1930’s in recognition of Bentley’s design department’s 70th anniversary, four of the colors are available for order i.e Dove Grey, Claret, Old English White and Oxford Blue. Dove Grey is the longest-standing color which is also part of the extended colors dating back to the Derby-era Bentleys of 1930s.

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Dove Grey Bentley Continental GTC

15 colors which have been in service for over 50 years have also been identified, one of the colors which can be found at Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe is Sage Green which has been used on the powerful Flying Spur V8. All the paints are applied by hand spraying complimented by the latest robotic technology.

The Flying Spur V8 finished in Sage Green is a luxury Grand Touring sedan that offers performance agility and exclusive four-door, limousine-style comfort. The paint is from the 1950s and the color split of the interior has been specified with carbon fibre finish for a more modern appearance.

Additionally, the Blackline specification features a black finish on the iconic Flying B mascot, radiator vanes, matrix grilles, side window surround and lower door and rear bumper blades. The front and rear bezels, exhaust outlets, door handle and the wing vents have also received the darkened treatment.

Claret is a duo-tone color inspired by Royal Claret and it was exclusively created for Queen Elizabeth ll’s Golden Jubilee Bentley in the 1940’s.

The Old English White paint was created in the 1950’s whereas Oxford Blue was first created in the 1960’s and then relaunched in 1998 as part of the Diamond series.

Customers can now easily customize their own heritage-inspired color thanks to the new palette with historical significance.

October 5, 2021 / Comments Off on This is the Oldest Bentley Color, And You Can Order it Today
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Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Sold Out: You Will Pay More to Get One Now

The exclusive Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA has officially been sold out. The collector’s car was presented to the press last May and was limited to 500 units only which have now been sold all over the world including China, Japan and Australia.

The present-day Giulia GTA is a tribute to the 1965 Giulia GTA. The Auto Delta team worked on the project in an unconventional way with the aim of bringing a memorable chapter in the history of Alfa Romeo back to life.

The affinities have been extended to the technical side of the project as well in aerodynamic components i.e in terms of ‘alleggerimento’ ( lighting), both the vehicles feature specific design cues on the door handles, windows and wheels which are made of alloy magnesium inspired by Formula 1. Additionally, the vehicle has also been equipped with one of the most advanced aerodynamic components in Europe.

Alfa Romeo will open a reserve list for any customer still interested in purchasing a Guilia GTA incase of any cancellation.

October 4, 2021 / Comments Off on Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Sold Out: You Will Pay More to Get One Now
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Top 7 Most Expensive James Bond Movie Cars

Hagerty just released some of the most valuable Bond cars in history due to their appearance in James Bond films.

The valuation analyst compared the value between the cars used during the production of Bond films to the prices of the standard units of the same models, the results showed that James Bond movies increased the value of the cars featured by an average over 1000 per cent.

October 2, 2021 / Comments Off on Top 7 Most Expensive James Bond Movie Cars
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Mansory Shows Off their New Rolls-Royce Ghost Styling Kit – 720hp Now

Mansory has unveiled their new complete conversion kit for the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, the second generation Ghost.

The conversion features modified body components in design and carbon materials, the front part of the Ghost has been fitted with an integrated lip with side flaps finished in carbon fiber and the radiator grille can be illuminated in any respective color of choice to match the color concept of the conversion.

In addition, the vehicle also features an ultra-light carbon bonnet with visible carbon structure, LED daytime running lights, sills in dark carbon, carbon air outlets in the wings and door handles finished in black.

The tailgate and roof spoiler have been installed to reduce the lift forces at the rear axle when the vehicle is moving at high speeds whereas the rear diffuser compliments the sports exhaust system.

The new Ghost also received performance upgrades from Mansory, the V12 engine benefits from a modified ECU unit, new turbochargers and a new sport exhaust system with high-performance catalytic converters which improve the acceleration and the overall performance of the vehicle.

The engine delivers an output power of 720hp and 1020 Nm of torque. The acceleration from 0-100km/h is achieved in 4.4 seconds and the standard top speed can be increased on request. Additionally, the engine cover has also been finished in visible carbon fiber.

The interior of the vehicle features a fine white leather with applications in ‘Mandarin’ color, a leather-carbon sports steering wheel and carbon inlays. The seats, door panels and the dashboard have been equipped with LEDs. A ‘Cool bag’ made of leather with a capacity of 14 litres is available on request.

The model has been fitted with a set of glossy black type ‘V.6’ cast wheels in the size 9.5×22 inches at the front axle and 10.0×22 inches for the rear axle. The high performance tires pictured have dimensions of 256/35 R22 in the front axle and 295/30 R22 in the rear axle.

September 28, 2021 / Comments Off on Mansory Shows Off their New Rolls-Royce Ghost Styling Kit – 720hp Now
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Techart GTstreet R Cabrio is a Convertible GT2 RS that Porsche Will Never Build

Techart has officially presented an open top Techart GTstreet R Cabriolet, the new model is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet and is limited to 87 units worldwide.

The new Techart GTstreet R Cabriolet has been equipped with lightweight carbon fibre components with improved aerodynamics. The exterior of the vehicle features an athletic aero kit with a new front apron, carbon fibre aero hood, lightweight fenders with wheel arch extensions, side skirts, rear apron and a carbon rear wing.

The interior of the vehicle features a handcrafted sports steering wheel and a combination of high-quality Alcantara, leather, heritage fabrics as well as carbon fibre packages.

Additionally, the large air intakes installed deliver sufficient air flow to the intercoolers and improves the performance of the vehicle.

Techart GTstreet R Cabriolet features two power upgrades, the TA092/T1.1 powerkit with Techtronic managements increases the total output power to 710 hp and the maximum torque to 900 Nm.

The powerkit TA092/T2.1 on the other hand delivers an output power of 800 hp and 950 Nm of torque. The top speed after this upgrade jumps to 350km/h. Additionally, a new coilover kit enables a lowering range from 5mm to 30mm.

The company has fitted the vehicle with a set of Formula VI forged wheels available in 20 and 21 inch with a central lock and with or without aero discs.

September 28, 2021 / Comments Off on Techart GTstreet R Cabrio is a Convertible GT2 RS that Porsche Will Never Build
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Ford Mustang Mach E Gets Ready for Police Work in America

A new Ford Pro Police Pilot has officially passed the intensive Michigan state Police 2022 model year evaluation, the all-electric police pilot vehicle was built on the 2021 Mustang Mach-E SUV.

The thorough tests included acceleration, top speed, braking, high speed pursuit and emergency response handling characteristics.

The success of the Mustang Mach-E proved that Ford is capable of building tough, reliable and capable electric vehicles for even challenging jobs. Michigan State Police will release the results of other vehicles they’ve tested in Fall.

September 28, 2021 / Comments Off on Ford Mustang Mach E Gets Ready for Police Work in America
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Mansory RR Dawn Soft Kit is for Those Who Want Simplicity in a Mansory

Mansory has released a new ‘softkit’ program for the Rolls-Royce Dawn dubbed the ‘Silver Bullet’. It’s limited to 50 units only.

The soft kit features various add-on body parts in carbon, a modified wheel and tyre combination as well as a performance upgrade which can be ordered and installed individually.

The Mansory Dawn Silver Bullet has been finished in a special Duo-tone paintwork supported by all-black Mansory aluminium wheels. The Duo-tone paintwork is available on request and in any color combination.

The Softkit features a front lip, rear apron, side skirts, front and rear flaps, new brackets for the front daytime running lights and a discreet spoiler lip for the tailgate. These add-on body parts have been finished in carbon elements and they can be ordered and fitted individually.

The Dawn has been equipped with a set of V.6 alloy wheels in dimension of 10.0×22 inch all-round fitted with corresponding tyres in size 265/30/22 and 295/35/22. The wheels can be finished in Black Diamond, Black Glossy or any color that the customer desires.

For the Dawn Silver Bullet, a performance upgrade is available through a modified ECU unit for the engine management system. The engine delivers a maximum power output of 740hp and 1000 Nm of torque. The acceleration from 0-100km/h is achieved in 4.5 seconds before achieving a top speed of 285km/h.

The softkit does not include any changes to the interior, however, it can be supplemented and combined with interior conversions from Mansory.

September 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Mansory RR Dawn Soft Kit is for Those Who Want Simplicity in a Mansory
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No Time to Die: James Bond’s “Goldfinger” Aston Martin DB5 Lives On

The long wait is almost over, it’s nearly 6 years since the last Bond-movie SPECTRE premiered in November 2015. On September 28th next week, the latest Bond movie will premiere in London followed by theaters worldwide, it’s Daniel Craig’s last appearance as 007. To bridge the waiting time, let’s have a look at the most iconic Bond car, the Aston Martin DB5. Last seen at the end of SPECTRE; Daniel Craig and Lea Sedoux drive away in the DB5 and first still images from No Time To Die indicate that the DB5 is part of a heavy battle scene.

No Time To Die DB5

I captured the legendary “Goldfinger” Aston Martin DB5 out in the Swiss Alps and can finally provide an in-depth look on the car and all the tech which was installed inside. There are only two of those cars from the Goldfinger movie in the world, this one belongs to a well-known Swiss car collector. David described his first encounter with this automotive pearl as follow: “On a sunny Saturday in September 2020, the timeless shape of a DB5 arrived at the legendary Kulm Hotel in St.Moritz, turning many heads of pedestrians and guests”.

To see a DB5 on public roads is a rare sight in any case, but the number plate made me curious – isn’t this the famous LU6789 from “Goldfinger” ???

And yes, except the passenger eject seat (which was never installed in any of the film cars, only on a mockup), this model is still fully functional with smoke-cannons on the rear, two machine guns coming out of the fog-lights, turning number plates and the bulletproof shield on the rear as explained by the proud owner.

The second photo gallery shows the upgrades made by “Q”, starting with pressure bottles in the trunk, pipe work to activate the various actuators inside the car, the central console with the switches and buttons and the square radar screen with a blinking red dot…

The legendary DB5 appeared in several Bond movies over the last decades – hence it’s no surprise to see the Aston Martin once more as brave battle partner of 007. This time the car chase scene was filmed in the historic centre of Matera, Italy as well as the ancient Sassi which is a UNESCO-protected cave dwelling.

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Some villain cars (most probably Jaguars, Range Rovers) will complete the car lineup. The trailer also provides a glimpse of the Valhalla in a scene with Ralph Fiennes as “M”.

Daniel Craig

Photos by David Kaiser and UPI for “No Time To Die” still images.

September 25, 2021 / Comments Off on No Time to Die: James Bond’s “Goldfinger” Aston Martin DB5 Lives On
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8 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ Delivered for $4.1 Million a Piece!

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ was unveiled in 2019, the vehicle officially completed its extensive two-year testing and development program and deliveries of the first eight units are currently underway.

The Chiron Super Sport 300+ is the fastest hyper sports car ever built by Bugatti, the model surpassed the 300 mph barrier at a speed of 304.773 mph therefore setting a new world record. The unit will be limited to only 30 units worldwide and they will be built at Bugatti’s Atelier in Molsheim.

The vehicle is powered by a 8.0 litre W16 engine delivering a maximum output of 1,600hp, the engineers also equipped the vehicle with a new thermal management system for the gearbox and engine to ensure they remain cool even when travelling at top speed.

In addition, the software refinement to the engine, gearbox, turbochargers and powertrain contribute to the overall performance and high speed competency of the vehicle.

The vehicle features a Longtail rear end that extends the body by 25cm and significantly reduces the aerodynamic stall by 40%. The Air curtains on the front corners are for dispersing excess air pressure to the sides whereas the air outlets at the wheel arches and behind the front wheels divert excess air pressure away from the wheel arches and produce a small amount of negative lift to reduce drag.

The streamlined bodywork of the Chiron Super Sport 300+ has been crafted using exposed jet-black carbon fibre complemented by a jet-orange racing stripe at the centre of the car.

Additionally, the engine cover and the windscreen wiper have also been finished in carbon components, the ‘Macaron’ logo is made of genuine silver and the light magnesium alloy wheels have been finished in a bespoke color ‘Nocturne’.

The starting net price of the Chiron Super Sport 300+ is 3.5million euros.

September 24, 2021 / Comments Off on 8 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ Delivered for $4.1 Million a Piece!
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Special Report: Living The BRABUS Lifestyle via Land & Sea

BRABUS is a brand that commands respect, whether or not ‘BRABUSizing’ anything from a Smart Car to a Mercedes-AMG 6×6 is to your liking or not, you cannot argue with the reputation or success of the Bottrop based tuner. To demonstrate the breadth of ability of the company, BRABUS invited GTspirit to Dusseldorf to experience a slice of the BRABUS lifestyle for ourselves, and boy, we were in for a treat.

Arriving at the harbour side Hyatt, we could not help but notice the BRABUS x Panerai branding on everything from the shuttles to the flip-flops we were given. Why flip-flops? We had an appointment on a house boat where the alliance with the iconic Swiss watchmaker would be explained. This is the first time the two brands formed a partnership, to mark the beginning of the collaboration, Panerai debuted its first-ever skeletonized automatic movement in daring, high-end watches inspired by the design of the BRABUS “Shadow Black Ops” series of boats.

Available in a limited run of only 100 pieces, the Panerai Submersible S BRABUS Black Ops Edition (PAM01240) is the product of 3 years of development, which resulted in features like a patented polarized date display, allowing a view of the date indication only through the opening at 3 o’clock, without covering the mechanics of the skeletonized movement. Wait a minute, did you say it is inspired by the design of a BRABUS boat?

Get your snorkel on and meet the BRABUS Shadow 900. 900? Yes, 900 horsepower in a boat! We don’t know much about boats, but the Shadow 900 range benefits from Mercury Marine’s latest dual 450R Verado XL 4.6 litre V8 FourStroke engines with Joystick Piloting for easy docking and manoeuvring, and that sounds spectacular. The forces and sensations on the water are mind blowing, with unbelievable agility and crazy cornering speeds on the derestricted waters of Dusseldorf.

900 is a number that is not just special to BRABUS boats, it’s not uncommon to see that number on a badge of a BRABUS ROCKET… and there’s a new one, a crazy one. Meet the fastest SUV in the world, the BRABUS 900 ROCKET EDITION, based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S COUPÉ 4MATIC. Just 25 of these maniacal machines will be built, each hitting 100km/h in just 3.2 seconds and onto a top speed of 330 km/h (!).

How? Well, the displacement has been stroked out to 4.5 litres and now produces 900 horsepower and a bonkers 1250 Nm which has to be electronically restrained to 1050 Nm. Visually, the iconic BRABUS treatment has been applied with a punchy new bodykit and spectacular 24-inch wheels with carbon-fibre aero-discs. This car is as sensational as the numbers would suggest. On the Autobahn you hit the pedal and feel the front end rise as it rides the torque and power before blasting towards the horizon with relentless brutality. Accompanied by a raucous exhaust bark, this ROCKET EDITION feels like a BRABUS, it is wild, over the top and is set on obliterating anything you could come across on the highway. If you see this in the mirrors, move aside unless you’re in anything less powerful than a Bugatti Veyron.

BRABUS demonstrated the power of its branding and quality on a fun filled day which highlighted how diverse and accomplished the company has become. There is a coherent, consistent feel and image that is applied to every project they work on. It is impressive, we look forward to see what the future has in store for BRABUS.

September 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Special Report: Living The BRABUS Lifestyle via Land & Sea
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New Lotus Type 62-2 Looks Spicy in Real Life

The new Lotus Type 62-2 made its global public debut at the Goodwood Revival 2021 event, the vehicle was launched and coachbuilt by Radford.

The Lotus Type 62-2 is limited to 62 units worldwide, only 12 units will be JPS liveried cars as it is synonymous with the race driver Ayrton Senna whose liveried car wore number 12. The first delivery to an owner is set for 2022.

The JPS is currently the most extreme version of the world’s first modern Radford as well as the third and last version of the car to be announced. The model is placed alongside the `Classic’ version providing subtle design cues to the original Type 62 Lotus car without rear ducktails and ‘Gold Leaf’ version which pays homage to the Gold Leaf livery.

The JPS Type 62-2 was displayed on the stage alongside three other special Radford coachbuilt cars; a 1965 Mini de Ville ‘S’, a 1966 Mini Cooper ‘S’ and a 1966 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Shooting Brake.

The JPS Type 62-2 is powered by a 3.5 L supercharged V6 engine delivering an output of 600bhp. The vehicle features upgraded pistons, con-rod, camshafts, calibration and a large supercharger. Other features include large air intakes, splitter and an aggressive front and rear diffuser.

Production of the Type 62-2 will begin in late 2021.

September 22, 2021 / Comments Off on New Lotus Type 62-2 Looks Spicy in Real Life
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR “722”: Stirling Moss Spirit Lives On

Mercedes-Benz Classic collection showcased two Silver Arrows models at the Goodwood Revival in honour of the late British racer Sir Stirling Moss.

Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson won the Mille Miglia race in May 1955 with the 300 SLR (W 196 S) which boasted number ‘722’. The race set an eternal record with an average speed of 157.65km/h over the 1,600km race.

In addition, Goodwood Revival 2021 presented runs and races with historic racing cars at the 2.37 mile traditional circuit, these included numerous classic sports cars, 1955 Formula One racing cars as well as motorcycling races.

The two Silver Arrows models are both powered by an eight-cylinder in-line engine, the Grand Prix racing car features 2.5 L of displacement and 290hp while the racing sports car features 3.0L of displacement and 310hp.

September 21, 2021 / Comments Off on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR “722”: Stirling Moss Spirit Lives On
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Hennessey Venom 775 F-150: $100k Ford Super Truck Limited to 100 Units

Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) officially completed the development of their Ford-based Venom 775 F-150.

The F-150 Venom is powered by a 5.0L V8 engine, the engineers have increased the output power of the vehicle by adding an additional 375bhp to the standard 400bhp. The model currently delivers a maximum output of 775 bhp at 7000 rpm and 685 lb-ft of torque at a low 4,800 rpm. The acceleration from 0-60mp is achieved in 3.9 seconds and the ¼ mile sprint is achieved in 12.0 seconds at 117mph.

Additionally, HPE has made a few enhancements on the model including a 3.0 L twin screw supercharger, new intercooler system, air filtration upgrades, throttle body and engine management system.

The F-150 weighs about 2000 lbs lighter compared to the TRX, the model is nimble both on- and off-road and is also capable of both RWD and 4×4 modes.

The off-road performance of the vehicle has been improved by an off-road upgrade that adds integrated front and rear Venom bumpers, front LED bar, a 6-inch lift and a 20 inch Hennessey 10-spoke wheels wrapped in 35-inch off-road tires.

The Ford-based super trucks will be built in Texas and limited to only 100 units worldwide. Hennessey will offer the customers a three-year or 36,000 mile warranty and customers buying the tuned F-150 will spend a total of $90,000 to $110,000.

Complete List of Upgrades:
• 3.0L Twin Screw Supercharger Upgrade
• Air-to-Water Intercooler System
• Dual Core, Dual Pass Intercooler Bricks
• High Flow Intercooler Pump
• Upgraded Air Filtration
• Upgraded Fuel System
• Upgraded Heavy Duty Tensioner
• Upgraded Lightweight Supercharger Pulley
• Upgraded Spark Plugs
• Upgraded Throttle Body
• ECM Calibration
• TCM Calibration
• Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
• Professional Installation
• Chassis Dyno Tuning & Road Testing (Up To 400 Miles)
• Serial Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• Hennessey Exterior Graphics
• Venom 775 Exterior Graphics
• Hennessey Embroidered Headrests
• 3 year/36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

Sport Kit:
• Coilover Suspension Lowering Kit Including Traction Bars
• 22″ Wheels with Tires
• 3 year/36,000 Limited Mile Warranty

Off-Road Kit:
• Venom Front Bumper
• Front Bumper LED Light Bar
• Venom Rear Bumper
• 20″ Hennessey 10-Spoke Wheels
• 35″ Toyo Off-Road Tires
• Front Suspension Leveling Kit
• Overall Lift Is 6″
• Hennessey Exterior Emblems
• Professional Installation
• 3 year/36,000 Limited Mile Warranty

September 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Hennessey Venom 775 F-150: $100k Ford Super Truck Limited to 100 Units
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GTO Engineering Reveal New Ferrari California Spyder Revival

GTO Engineering has revealed the third model of its Revival series, the California Spyder Revival. The model will be revealed to the public at the Goodwood Revival event from 17th to 19th of September 2021.

The vehicle is based on the 1960 SWB California Spyder, it was designed by Pininfarina and completed by Scaglietti and they are limited to only 106 units worldwide. The California Spyders were produced by Ferrari in SWB and LWB guise.

The California Spyder Revival can be customised to whatever the customer prefers, the vehicle will either be equipped with a standard 3.0L , upgraded 3.5L or a 4.0L engine joined to either a standard four or a five-speed manual gearbox.

The key element of the vehicle will be the hand built aluminium body and interior manufactured with GTO Engineering’s own tooling, the interior can be finished in a range of high quality leathers and optional smaller wooden steering wheel in a vintage style with an original style horn.

The pricing of the California Spyder Revival is indicated between £750,000 to £850,000. The pricing depends on donor vehicle, final specifications, local taxes as well as shipping. The deliveries have been scheduled at the end of 2021.

September 18, 2021 / Comments Off on GTO Engineering Reveal New Ferrari California Spyder Revival
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Mercedes-AMG One Stuns in Magno Red: F1 Car for the Road is Almost Ready

The Mercedes-AMG One R50 is months away from hitting the streets as a road legal Formula 1 car. Deliveries were initially scheduled for the last quarter of 2021 but further delays could now see that happening in the first quarter of 2022.

This is Mercedes-AMG’s first proper hypercar since the CLK GTR and the CLR, it will be limited to just 275 units which have all been sold out. To make up for the numerous delays resulting from difficulties in homologation, AMG released a limited edition AMG GT Black Series called the P One Edition. It was only sold to AMG One buyers and has the same Petronas livery found on the Mercedes W11 F1 car. That painted livery costs $50k.

The AMG One is powered by a 1.6L PU106C E-turbo V6 combined with an MGU-H turbocharger, an MGU-K E-motor and 2 front-axle E-motors. The engine alone produces 748hp will the MGU-K and MGU-H units produce 161hp and 121hp respectively. The 2 electric motors at the front produce 322hp, bringing the total system power output to 1,242hp.

The last public appearance took place at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich where Mercedes-Benz showcased it alongside the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S e Performance which is now the most powerful AMG road car in history as of 2021.

The Mercedes-AMG One costs around $2.7 million.

Photos by David Kaiser

September 17, 2021 / Comments Off on Mercedes-AMG One Stuns in Magno Red: F1 Car for the Road is Almost Ready
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Novitec Ferrari F8 Spider Stuns in Black over Gold

Novitec has presented their latest take on the Ferrari F8 Spider, the material of choice is carbon and the precise-fit components can be finished using the body color or ordered in naked carbon with high-gloss coating.

The Ferrari F8 Spider is powered by a 3.8L twin-turbo V8 engine with an output of 802 hp at 8000 rpm and 898 Nm of torque at a low 3,100 rpm. The acceleration from 0-100km/h is achieved in 2.6 seconds, 0-200km/h in 7.8 seconds and the top speed is over 340km/h.

The vehicle has been fitted with a two-piece front spoiler to reduce the aerodynamic front-axle lift and improve the stability and handling of the car when moving at high speed. Furthermore, the carbon insert for the front fascia is based on the current Formula 1 race cars and the carbon flaps on both sides of the bumper deliver sufficient air into the cooling air intakes.

The Novitec race-looking inserts for the hood, the panel in front of the windshield, the door handles and the side mirrors have been designed and modelled after the modern Grand Prix race cars. The carbon inserts for the air intakes behind the doors direct the airflow directly to the radiators and the air filters.

The vehicle has been equipped with a sporty carbon spoiler lip, alternatively, Novitec also offers a bigger rear spoiler in ducktail design or a rear wing for this Ferrari. Various upgrades for the rear fascia like naked-carbon trim for the diffuser as well as an optional complete carbon fibre diffuser with redesigned fins are also available.

In addition, vehicles equipped with an ex-factory backup camera can be enhanced with a carbon surround for this feature. The company also offers an engine cover with integrated ventilation slots and a panel in naked-carbon version.

The model has been fitted with a set of tailor-made wheels/tires combination, the high-tech forged wheels are light and strong despite the large dimensions of 9Jx21 at the front axle and 12Jx22 at the rear axle. The wheels have been combined with a set of high-performance tires of size 255/30 ZR21 and 335/25 ZR22. The wheels have been finished in ‘Satin Bronze’ from the wide range of Vossen colors available.

The hydraulic suspension system enables the front end of the vehicle to be raised by 40mm at the touch of a button when the car is approaching bumps or parking garage ramps. The vehicle can revert its height at a touch of a button or automatically at a high speed of 80km/h. The sport springs can also lower the vehicle by 35mm to optimize the handling of the vehicle due to lower centre of gravity.

The thermally insulated high-performance exhaust system is available with or without actively controlled exhaust flaps. Additionally, the installation of the INCONEL variant is for customers who wish for sound, maximum power and weight saving for their vehicles. The heat dissipation can further be optimized by using the 999 fine-gold plating.

September 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Novitec Ferrari F8 Spider Stuns in Black over Gold
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