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News, Tuning

900 Superblack based on the Mercedes-AMG GLS63 4Matic

Brabus 900 Superblack is the latest work of the German tuner known as the best tuner for Mercedes cars. It is based on one of Mercedes’ best SUVs, the Mercedes-AMG GLS63 4Matic. Price €370,550 EUR.

The car received a carbon finish on the air intakes, and a much more aggressive front grille. A control module for the air suspension was also installed, which additionally brings the SUV closer to the ground. There are also forged pistons, new connecting rods, crankshaft, new turbochargers, high-pressure fuel pumps and a 3-inch downpipe.

Inside, the dark interior has not been changed. Leather and Alcantara dominate the cabin, carbon details and matte Shadow gray elements have been added.

The 900 Superblack is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo engine with 888 hp (653 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant increase in power when you consider that the standard model has 603 hp (443 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). Power is sent to all wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission. It’s mounted on a set of 24-inch black Monoblock Z wheels.

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900 Superblack based on the Mercedes-AMG GLS63 4Matic

Source: Brabus

News

Lamborghini Huracan 60th Anniversary Edition

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Huracan, Lamborghini revealed at Milan Design Week that it plans to produce 60 cars each from the STO, Tecnica and Evo Spider series. It is a special limited edition called the 60th Anniversary Edition.

Each version will be unique. The Huracan Tecnica will be available in three configurations and the first shown in Milan is finished in Bianca Asopo with Verde Viper green details. Also, customers who want something different will be able to choose the Grigio Telesto gray color with Nero Noctis black and Rosso Mars red details. The car is mounted on 20-inch black wheels.

The Huracan Evo Sypder is also available in two configurations. The first combines Verde Viper with Bianco Isis elements over Nero Ada and Rosso Alala with Bianca Leda contrasting parts. The second version is finished in Blu Le Mans with Bianco Isis details. The same combination was used in the interior as well.

The Lamborghini Huracan STO, which was seen in Milan, is finished in Blu Aegeus and features carbon and Blu Mira blue details. The interior is done in a combination of Nero Cosmium Alcantara with Grigio Octans gray elements and Blu Amon blue contrast stitching. The second version is finished in combination Grigio Telesto with Nero Noctis. The cabin is decorated with a combination of Nero Cosmum black and Grigio Octans Alcantara with red Rosso Alala thread and leather details. Both versions feature 20-inch forged matte black wheels.

Each car will have numbered plates and will be powered by a V10 engine.

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Lamborghini Huracan 60th Anniversary Edition

Source: Lamborghini

Auctions, News

1990 Ferrari F40 owned by Alain Prost is for sale

The Ferrari F40 is one of the legendary cars of the Maranello-based company. When an example appears for sale, it always attracts the attention of collectors and reaches high figures, especially if it is related to a famous person. Such is the case with this 1990 Ferrari F40 that was owned by Alain Prost.

After winning his third Formula 1 championship title in 1989 as a Honda Marlboro McLaren team driver, Alain Prost moved to the Scuderia Ferrari team. On that occasion, Ferrari gave Prost this Ferrari F40 model. Interestingly, the champion never drove it, so he sold the car shortly after it was delivered to him.

In the meantime, the car has changed several owners, was registered in Jersey, and is currently located in France. The car was featured in the April 1997 issue of Motor Sport magazine in an article celebrating 50 years of Ferrari. It was completed in late 1989 in Rosso Corsa and built without catalytic converters or adjustable suspension, features that would come to mark later-production F40s.

The F40 is powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 478 hp (356 kW) and 426 lb-ft (578 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car up to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph (323 km / h). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The clock shows just under 2,900 miles at the time of cataloguing.

The auction will take place 10 – 12 May 2023 and the car is expected to reach a price of €2,500,000 – €3,000,000 EUR.

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1990 Ferrari F40 owned by Alain Prost is for sale

Source: RM Sotheby’s