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BMW Series 7 (G11) with wide carbon fiber body kit

At the 2015 International Motor Show Germany BMW revealed the sixth generation of the Series 7 (G11) which was the first car lineup of BMW to be based on the CLAR platform. It was produced until 2022 and was not modified as often as other models of the Bavarian manufacturer. However, tuner AT26 Design received a request from a Latvian owner to make his car better.

Tuner started the project in 2018 with a completion time of 24 months. The result is a wide carbon fiber body kit, and inspiration was found in the car designs of the Japanese company Rocket Bunny. In order to satisfy all the wishes of the owner, the process started with sketches, followed by scanning of the bodywork and the production of a plastic model. The final product was made of carbon fiber, which was easier to work with than if some other material had been used.

Ultimately, the car’s body kit included fender flares with integrated vents, lip spoiler, front splitter, side skirts, rear spoiler and diffuser. All components are done in contrast with the gray body, and the result is a wild look.

Under the bonnet of the BMW 740d is a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 406 hp (303 kW), instead of the standard 320 hp (239 kW). Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic Steptronic transmission. Also, the tuner equipped the car with a special set of Z-Performance 22-inch wheels instead of the standard 19″ wheels.

When it comes to the price of the upgrade, we can say that the owner did not pay much. The total value of the parts installed on the car was 23,000 euros, which is not too much.

Source: AT26 Design

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Brabus 930 based on Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance

German high-performance automotive aftermarket tuning company Brabus introduced a powerful luxury sedan, the Brabus 930, based on the Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance.

At first glance, the Brabus 930 has a more powerful look than any factory S-Class, with a package of carbon components that include a front splitter, bumper intake trim, a new grille with integrated RamAir intakes, side skirts, a lip spoiler and a larger diffuser with four tailpipes. . The offer also includes actively controlled valves of the Brabus sports exhaust system, which gives the car a more powerful sound. Thanks to the Brabus SportXtra suspension module, the car can be lowered up to 10 millimeters, depending on the driving mode.

Inside, the Masterpiece package brings two interior configurations, black and sky blue, premium leather upholstery with a diamond pattern, plenty of carbon fiber and Brabus badging. The number 77 refers to the year 1977, when Brabus was founded.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance is a powerful car powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 802 hp (590 kW). However, Brabus did its best to raise the output to 930 hp (684 kW) and 1,114 lb-ft (1,510 Nm) of torque, thanks to the PowerXtra B40E-930 module.

Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. Although weighing almost 2.6 tons, the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph). The car is mounted on a set of 22-inch BRABUS Monoblock ZM “Platinum Edition” high-tech forged wheels.

Speaking of the price, the Brabus 930 starts at 405,000 euros.

Source: Brabus

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TechArt GTstreet R Touring based on the Porsche 911 992 Turbo S

When it comes to improving the performance and aerodynamics of Porsche 911 cars, TechArt is one of the best in the world. This time, from their workshop came the TechArt GTstreet R Touring, a lighter version of the Porsche 911 992 Turbo S.

The car is equipped with an equipment kit with more than 40 carbon parts, which include a new front fascia, carbon fenders, a new hood, wheel arch extensions, side skirts, air intakes, redesigned air ducts that bring cold air directly to the engine, a larger duck tail 60 percent lighter than standard. Thanks to suspension modifications and sports springs, the car is 25 mm closer to the ground. Also, customers can choose an adjustable suspension that makes the car closer to the ground between 5 and 30 mm.

The interior with lots of leather, Alcantara, carbon and aluminum adorns this vehicle. TechArt also offers a special interior package with additional leather, decorative stitching and other details.

When it comes to the powertrain, TechArt offers two performance packages, the TA092/T1 and the TA092/T2.1. The TA092/T1 boosts the 3.8-liter twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine to 710 hp (522 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. The TA092/T2.1 package includes new turbochargers, new ECU software, and new PDK transmission software. That means 800 hp (589 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque, which is enough to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 350 km/h.

TechArt will produce only 25 examples of this car and deliveries will start in May.

Source: TechArt

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