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Restomod

Restomod Porsche 911 (993)

The Italian company Lab Eleven, specialized in Porsche 993 models, presented another project based on this car. It’s a restomod Porsche 911 (993) that got a new life.

Each car undergoes 4,000 hours of work which includes removing the original engine, tuning the chassis, refinishing the suspension and installing new aluminum, magnesium or carbon body panels. Customers can choose from 100 body colors and more than 200 total personalization colors.

Lab Eleven equipped the car with F-model front hood, metal sheet bonnet, carbon front and rear bumpers, enlarged rear end fenders, enlarged front fender, LED front headlights, mirrors model ‘RSR’, original windshield and rear window, Fuchs patterned wheels with diamond profile, Porsche lettering and stripes on the side and stripes on the front and rear bumper.

The body has also been lowered, and new ‘Bilstein’ shock absorbers and suspension system, new original brake calipers, and a new ‘Cargraphic Performance’ exhaust system have been installed.

Inside, buyers can choose from comfortable “Recaro” or “Sport” carbon seats. Alcantara covers dashboard, roof, ‘RSR’ steering wheel which can also be covered in leather, and interior doors with electric windows which can be covered in leather or braided leather.

When it comes to the powertrain, a complete overhaul of engine and transmission was done, and a mileage counter is set on ‘Zero’ again. Buyers can choose between 3.6-L, 3.8-L and 4.0-L engines, rated at 300 to 400 hp (294 kW), mated to a Getrag 6-speed transmission.

The price of this restomod Porsche 911 (993 ) is unknown.

Source: Lab Eleven

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Restomod Porsche 911 (993)
Tuning

BMW M2 G87 with insane modifications

Since the BMW M2 G87 hit the market, it has been the basis for many tuner projects that have tried to make this car better. However, British company R44 Performance and Tom Wrigley Performance have gone a step further.

A video of the BMW G87 M2 with some insane modifications was posted on the official YouTube channel of R44 Performance. The car was purchased in orange, and then covered in an amazing livery. Four conversions from the M3 were installed, such as running gear and OEM parts, which was fun to start with.

The car received a new MAC carbon kit with four components that include side skirts, a front lip, a rear spoiler, a lowered suspension, all-wheel drive instead of the rear-wheel drive that is the case with the original M2, Vossen wheels, a carbon engine cover, an ECU cover, and a JQ steering wheel. There is also a roll cage, carbon tubs and seat belts in six seats, as well as a parachute.

As for the powertrain, the engine was completely stripped down, and then forged internal components, a large turbocharger, and improved cooling were installed. This allowed for an increase in power to a whopping 1,500 hp (1,103 kW). Power is sent to all wheels via a modified 8-speed automatic transmission.

The car made its debut at Santapod raceway and will then be sent to the United States where it will compete in the TX2K race in Texas as well as some street-legal drag races.

Source: R44 Performance via YouTube

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BMW M2 G87 with insane modifications
Tuning

Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992.1) with new aerodynamic equipment kit

Expert for high-performance Porsche road vehicles and uncompromising Porsche race cars, Manthey Racing, has unveiled a new equipment kit for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992.1).

The 911 GT3 RS is a true racer, a super sports car that leaves everyone speechless. Now, thanks to aerodynamic components that increase downforce to 1,000 kilograms at a speed of 285 km/h, it raises the bar for all competitors.

Aiming for perfection, Manthey Racing equipped the car with a new front lip spoiler, carbon flaps, a front splitter with wheel arch gurney, roof fins, a carbon fiber shark-Fin with rear window insert, carbon fiber end plates, a two-piece DRS made of carbon fiber, a front axle underbody cover, a rear diffuser, a Manthey decal set, and lightweight carbon wheel covers.

The car also gets a semi-active suspension, new shock absorbers with variable settings, racing-spec brake pads, an illuminated carbon door sill panel and an LED door projector.

There are no changes to the powertrain. The 911 GT3 RS is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 518 hp (386 kW) and 343 lb-ft (465 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK) transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 184 mph (296 km/h).

Manthey Racing will offer this equipment kit at Porsche centres across the UK for £99,999.

Source: Manthey Racing

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992.1) with new aerodynamic equipment kit