All posts by Francis Mitterrand

Mercedes-AMG SL63 with 850 HP

March 22, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

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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Source: Mansory

News

2023 Ferrari Roma Spider

March 22, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

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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Source: Ferrari

Auctions, News

1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super

March 18, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Recently, there are more and more vintage cars on the market that collectors and enthusiasts consider extremely attractive and desirable. Such is the case with the Porsche 356A 1600 Super, which was produced between 1956 and 1959. One such, a 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super, is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A 1600 Super is powered by a replaced 1.6-liter flat-four engine (from the 1961 Porsche 356B). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. It was recently serviced, which included adjusting the valves and carburetors, setting the timing, and replacing the oil pressure switch, spark plugs, ignition points, air filters, and valve cover gaskets. It is mounted on 15″ Lemmerz steel wheels wrapped in Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

This car was purchased new by a US Air Force Captain from Max Hoffman Motor Car Co. in New York City. It’s finished in Ruby Red (5702) and is in pretty good condition. It is equipped with an optional Golde sliding sunroof, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and guards, Lucas driving lights, LED taillights, dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear bumper, and a wide-five spare wheel mounted in the front trunk. With the car, the new owner will also receive a set of vintage wooden skis and poles.

Inside, the seats are covered in black vinyl, which also covers the door panels and dashboard. Additional equipment includes a heater, an Ivory-colored steering wheel, door pockets, a locking glove box, a push-button Blaupunkt radio, and an aftermarket CB radio. The five-digit odometer shows 52,919 miles.

The car comes with service records from new, an original purchase contract, owner’s manuals, historical photos and literature, a tool kit, a removed engine, a Kardex report, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Montana title in the owner’s name LLC.

The auction ends on March 23 and the current highest bid is $55,000 USD.

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