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2025 Ford Mustang GTD coming in June

May 25, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

In mid-June, the 92nd edition of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race will take place, where Ford will premiere the most powerful and most expensive Mustang, the Ford Mustang GTD.

The Mustang GTD is powered by a 5.2-L Coyote V8 engine assisted by a mechanical supercharger with about 800 hp (597 kW) at 7,500 rpm, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Greg Goodall, head of the engineering department in charge of this model, is confident that the Mustang GTD Coupé (with most of its carbon body panels and adaptive suspension/aerodynamics) will close the lap, on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, in less than seven minutes. He also revealed that during intensive testing in North America, GTD spent a lot of time at the Virginia International and Sebring circuits.

Most of the bodywork is made from carbon fiber, equipped with multi-adjustable suspension and a set of ultra-lightweight center-lock rims that are fitted with 325mm front and 345mm rear road-legal tires.

After the premiere, the Mustang GTD will also be presented at the Spa 24 Hours race in Belgium and the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Source: Ford

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2025 Mini Cooper JWC

May 24, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

Mini has announced the arrival of the new generation of the Cooper JWC racer, which will be presented for the first time on June 1 when one of the toughest endurance races, the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, begins.

The British company did not release the specifications of the car, but it was revealed that the new Cooper JCW in the colors of the private team Bulldog Racing will compete in the SP 3T class. However, it should be noted that the specification of the road-legal version will remain unknown until autumn.

As with the previous generation, special attention was paid to the reduction and optimal distribution of the mass of the racing model. Photos of the camouflaged car reveal the red and white combination that graced racing Minis in the 1960s, and the number 37 is intended to recall the starting number of the first generation Cooper S that Paddy Hopkirk/Henry Liddon finished on top of the podium in 1964 Monte Carlo.

When it comes to the powertrain, it will assume that the new Mini will be powered by a 2.0-L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, which for the first time will also be available in a combination driven by an electric motor alone, with a total power of around 250 hp (186 kW).

Source: Mini

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A unique road-legal Aston Martin Vantage AMR Pro is for sale

May 23, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

In 2017, Aston Martin produced seven examples of the track-focused variant of the Vantage, the Aston Martin Vantage AMR Pro. However, one example is special because it is the only one that is road legal, and it is now for sale.

This car is powered by a 4.7-L V8 engine with 507 hp (378 kW) and 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) of torque. It is the most powerful V8 Vantage, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 4 seconds.

The car is finished in Halo Stirling Green with Lime Green Accents. It is equipped with Lime brake callipers and 19″ Satin Black center-lock alloy wheels, which contribute to the aesthetics and exclusivity of this unique car.

The luxurious cabin is equipped with black Alcantara seats with Lime Green stitching and piping, Alcantara and leather steering wheel, Copper Tan Metallic and Black Alcantara facia, Aston Martin 700W Premium Audio system, glass switches, central infotainment system with satellite navigation, climate control, and a custom roll cage. The odometer reads just 117 miles.

This unique Aston Martin Vantage AMR Pro is an ideal opportunity for collectors to enrich their collections. The price of the car is £624,890.

Source: Hrowen

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