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MANHART MH8 5.0 V8 Limited based on BMW 850i (E31)

One of the best tuners in the world and the best tuner of BMW cars, Manhart, presented his new project based on one of the best models from the end of the 20th century. These are five special restored examples of the BMW 850i (E31) model called MANHART MH8 5.0 V8 Limited.

The cars received a sports exhaust system that emphasizes the sound experience, upgraded chassis with H&R springs, Bilstein B6 shock absorbers, powerful 4-piston fixed callipers and perforated 340 millimeter brake discs on the front axle, and a new set of new 20″ Concave One alloy wheels wrapped in 255 /30R20 front and 295/25R20 rear Continental Sport Contact 7 tires.The rest includes sills taken from the 850 CSi model, rear lip spoiler and M side mirror housings.

The sports interior is covered in leather and now feature colored applications and stitching, while the BMW sports steering wheel, the gear lever and the handbrake have been finished in soft Alcantara.

Under the bonnet is a 5.0-liter V12 engine, from the E39 M5 model, with 420 hp (313 kW) paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels.

Manhart will produce only five examples of the MH8 V8 Limited model, and the example shown in the photos costs 149,000 euros.

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MANHART MH8 5.0 V8 Limited based on BMW 850i (E31)
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2025 Ducati Monster Senna

On May 1, 1994, at the San Marino Grand Prix, one of the most famous Formula 1 drivers, the Brazilian race driver Ayrton Senna, died. He started his career in 1984 as a driver for the Toleman team. In his short career, he achieved 41 victories, 3 championship titles, 80 podiums, 65 pole positions and 19 fastest laps. In his honor, motorcycle manufacturer Ducati produced a special edition version of the Monster, the Ducati Monster Senna.

Ducati and Senna have a long history with Claudio Castiglioni, who owned the company at the time, gifting the Brazilian with an 851 SP in 1990. Ayrton was also one of the first owners of the Monster 900 model and used it to arrive at the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix gala party.

The Ducati Monster Senna is decorated with a livery inspired by Senna’s helmet, with the colors of the Brazilian flag (yellow, green and blue). It is equipped with carbon fiber mufflers, aluminum footrests and special forged aluminum wheels. The seat is blue, while the 4.3-inch screen has a unique startup animation.

The motorcycle is powered by a Testastretta 937 cc twin-cylinder engine with 111 hp (82 kW) and 69 lb-ft (93 Nm) of torque. It got fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, Brembo braking system with yellow brake calipers, Termignoni Silencer, and forged aluminum wheels. It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery and carbon fenders, which makes it 4.5 kg lighter than the standard model.

Ducati will produce 341 examples, and this number marks Senna’s three championship titles and 41 career wins. The starting price is $25,000.

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2025 Jaguar F-Type 90th Anniversary Edition

The day is nearing when Jaguar will stop offering cars with an internal combustion engine and step into an electric future. The F-Type 90th Anniversary Edition represents nine decades of innovation and internal combustion engine production, and a farewell to the F-Pace model.

The F-Pace goes down in history this year, but it will be remembered as Jaguar’s first crossover and one of its most successful models. Since it appeared in 2015, the P-Pace has been produced in more than 328,000 units.

The car is equipped with R-Dynamic design details, a special set of diamond rims and a panoramic glass roof. The interior is equipped with sports seats, contrast stitching, aluminum trim and an ebony ceiling. Also, the offer will include different equipment packages and different engines, including four-cylinder and six-cylinder diesel engines. Customers will also be able to get a plug-in hybrid version with an electric range of 64 kilometers.

The top of the range is the F-Type SVR 575 Edition which is powered by a 5.0-L V8 engine with 575 hp (429 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque, which is 25 hp more than the standard model. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 4 seconds. It is equipped with black details and 22-inch forged alloy wheels with Diamond Turned finish. The interior is decorated with aluminum details, Windsor leather and sports heated/ventilated seats.

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2025 Jaguar F-Type 90th Anniversary Edition