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Auctions, News

1987 Ford RS500 Cosworth sold for £590,500

At the 1985 Geneva Motor Show Ford unveiled the Sierra RS Cosworth, which was produced in 5,545 units. Two years later Aston Martin Tickford was signed for the job of converting the 500 cars into RS500 Cosworth. One of them was sold at Silverstone Auctions for £590,500.

Compared to the standard RS Cosworth, the RS500 received a more powerful engine with a larger turbocharger and intercooler, a thicker block and a different set of nozzles, slightly different design and aerodynamic elements. The RS500 Cosworth is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 224 hp (167 kW) and 204 lb-ft (277 Nm) of torque.

There were many interested bidders, but the luckiest, or should we say, the most persistent, made the highest bid. The car was expected to fetch £180,000 but sold for more than three times that amount. As a reminder, in 1987 the car cost less than £20,000.

1987 Ford RS500 Cosworth is in outstanding and original condition. The clock shows 5,000 miles (just over 8,000 kilometers).

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Source: Silverstone Auctions

News

Ultra-Rare Nissan GT-R50

If we talk about rare cars, the Nissan GT-R50 is definitely one of the rarest. Primarily because it is not talked about much, and it is also a limited edition as only 19 examples were produced. Recently, several photos have appeared that remind all those who do not know, what this car looks like.

First of all, the price. The Nissan GT-R50 costs $1.1 million. The bodywork has been completely changed, thanks to the designers and engineers of Italdesign. It is finished in a combination of red and gold color reminiscent of Marvel’s super hero (Iron Man), which makes this unique car more desirable.

Outstanding design is something that adorns this car at first glance. A lot of carbon parts such as the front splitter, rear wing and side skirts increase the aerodynamics of the car, making it better. It is mounted on and five-spoke 21″ wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport S tires.

Under the hood is the impressive engine from the GT-R Nismo model, with power increased to a whopping 710 hp (522 kW) and 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) of torque. Power goes to all wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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Ultra-Rare Nissan GT-R50

Source: Larry Chan via Instagram

News, Tuning

Mansory Gronos Coupé EVO C based on the Mercedes G-Class

The German tuner once again showed why it is considered one of the best in the world. This time they revealed a limited edition based on the Mercedes G-Class, the Mansory Gronos Coupé EVO C. Only 8 cars will be produced.

The exterior design required removing the doors of the standard G-Class, cutting the body and moving the B-pillar back. It is equipped with a new front fascia with integrated yellow lights, an engine cover with a pronounced carbon fiber opening, and additional lighting is located on the front of the roof. Longer glass panels have been installed on the sides, as the C-pillar has also been removed. Also, the doors have been moved to the B-pillar, so that they open in the opposite direction compared to most vehicles.

Inside, the front seats, extended by a folding mechanism compared to the standard seats, are upholstered in white leather. It is equipped with seat belts with MANSORY logo, black anodised aluminum pedals, sports steering wheel wrapped in white leather, and leather floor mats. Mansory emphasizes that the car retains all of Mercedes’ safety technology.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Gronos Coupé EVO C is powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine with 900 hp (662 kW) and 885 lb-ft (1,200 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of (250 km/h). It is mounted on 24″ wheels wrapped in 295/30R24 all-round tires.

This is not the first car modified as a 2-seater. Last month, Mansory unveiled the Venatus Coupé Evo C based on the Lamborghini Urus.

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Mansory Gronos Coupé EVO C based on the Mercedes G-Class

Source: Mansory