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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

Auctions, News

1995 Ferrari 456 GT for sale

In 1992, Ferrari introduced a replacement for the front-engine 412 as the company’s V12-powered four-seater, the Ferrari 456 GT (Grand Tourer). It was designed by Pietro Camardella at Pininfarina. It was produced until 1997, and less than 2,000 cars left the production lines. One of them, a 1995 Ferrari 456 GT is up for auction.

Ferrari 456 GT is powered by a 5.5-liter F116 V12 engine with 436 hp (325 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 192 mph (309 km/h). It is mounted on 17″ five-spoke silver alloy wheels wrapped in 255/45 front and 285/40 rear Nitto NT555 G2 tires.

This car is finished in Verde Inglese, and has minor paint damage. It is equipped with a Tubi-style exhaust system, pop-up headlights, fog lights, self-adjusting shocks, self-leveling rear suspension, Ferrari-branded four-piston brake calipers over ventilated rotors at each corner.

The seats are upholstered in tan Connolly leather, which covers the door panels, the lower part of the dashboard and the center console. Minor damage can be seen on the door panels, passenger seat and armrest, and the pedal cover from the accelerator is also missing. Additional equipment includes power-adjustable front seats, a gated shifter, a CD stereo, automatic climate control, and embossed cavallino rampante logos on the headrests. The clock shows 20,182 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature, a tool kit, and a Florida title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on March 3rd and the current highest bid is $66,000 USD.

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1995 Ferrari 456 GT is up for auction

Source: Bring a Trailer

Auctions, News

1960 Porsche 356B Cabriolet is for sale

In 1948, the Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH unveiled the Porsche 356, which the Austrian company produced until 1949, when it was taken over by the German Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH. The 356 was built in four distinct series (the original “pre-A”, 356 A, 356 B, and 356 C). In 1959, the Porsche 356 B (T5 body type) arrived on the market with a cabriolet body and an optional steel cabriolet hardtop welded in place. It was produced until 1963 and one of them, the 1960 Porsche 356B Cabriolet, is for sale.

The 356B Cabriolet is powered by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four engine with 75 hp (55 kW) and 88 lb-ft (119 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. It sits on chrome 15″ ventilated steel wheels wrapped in 175/65 Dunlop SP37 A/S tires.

This car is finished in gray (original Aetna Blue) and is in good condition. It is equipped with a black convertible top, bullet-style front indicators, a single decklid grille, a chrome left-side mirror, a reverse light, and body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and integrated exhaust outlets at the rear.

Inside, the seats are covered in red vinyl that also covers the door panels. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel, an instrument panel and a five-digit odometer showing 18,752 miles (actual mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes salt-and-pepper carpeting with red trim along with front lap belts, a locking glove compartment, a rearview mirror, and a push-button AM/FM radio.

The car comes with a clean Illinois title in the current owner’s name.
The auction ends on March 2nd and the current highest bid is $50,000 USD.

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1960 Porsche 356B Cabriolet is for sale

Source: Bring a Trailer