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News, Tuning

GTstreet R Flyweight based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S

German tuner TechArt, specialized in Porsche 911 cars, presented its new work, GTstreet R Flyweight. It is a limited edition that will be produced in 19 units, and is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

The car is equipped with a Powerkit TA092/T2.1 equipment package that includes new turbochargers, air filters, a hand-welded exhaust system and other components. Thanks to this, the 3.8-liter twin-turbo straight-six engine delivers 789 hp (580 kW) and (950 Nm) torque. That’s significantly more power than the standard Porsche 911 Turbo S with 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque.

The exterior of the car was slightly modified with the addition of a carbon fiber front splitter, a skid plate underneath, a carbon fiber hood, wider front fenders with openings on the trailing edge, a new rear spoiler, and a polycarbonate rear window was installed to reduce the car’s weight. There’s also Ohlins suspension and a set of 20″ and 21″ forged wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

Inside, Recaro Podium CF seats with 3D-printed pads and six-point seat belts have been installed, and the rear seats have been replaced by a roll cage.

Customers can customize their cars as desired. Exposed carbon can be matte or high gloss, and a whole range of colors is available. Orders are open, and the price can be obtained on request.

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GTstreet R Flyweight based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S

Source: TechArt

News, Tuning

Mercedes-AMG SL63 with 850 HP

After last month’s Gronos Coupé EVO C based on the Mercedes G-Class, this time German tuner Mansory has upgraded the Mercedes-AMG SL63.

The car is finished in black and equipped with a special equipment kit that includes a redesigned bumper with copper details, new air intakes, carbon front spoiler, carbon side mirrors, rear spoiler, diffuser, bumper parts also made of carbon, and copper details. There is also a set of 22 inch wheels available in different designs.

Inside, there were no major changes. The seats are upholstered in white leather, while the door panels and dashboard are covered in a combination of white and black leather with contrasting black or white stitching.

The standard Mercedes-AMG SL63 is powered by a 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with 577 hp (424 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. However, the tuner has prepared two performance packages: P720 and P850. In the first option, the power was increased to 720 hp (529 kW). which is far more than the factory version. The most powerful option in the range is the option with 850 hp (625 kW), which is enough to push the car to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 206 mph (332 km/h).

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Mercedes-AMG SL63 with 850 HP

Source: Mansory

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2023 Ferrari Roma Spider

After presenting a special edition Ferrari Roma for the Chinese market at the beginning of the year, last week the Italian car manufacturer unveiled a new version of this model, the Ferrari Roma Spider.

The Roma Spider is a little heavier than the Coupé version, but that doesn’t stop the 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 620 hp (456 kW) at 7,500 rpm and 560 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque at 3,000 to 5,750 rpm, propels the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds, equal to the Coupé’s result. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Fans of Ferrari’s Coupe editions are delighted with the Maranello-based company’s decision, according to which the hard folding roof concept has been replaced this time with a traditional canvas multi-layer roof that lowers/raises in 13.5 seconds at the touch of a button (at a speed of up to 60 km/h).

With this car, Ferrari will continue the story that began with the California and Portofino models. The price has not yet been announced.

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2023 Ferrari Roma Spider

Source: Ferrari