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Porsche 911 (992) Stinger GTR Limited Carbon Edition

The Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S is considered one of the best models of the Sturtgart car manufacturer, but when you equip it with a special Carbon Body Kit, you get an outstanding car. That’s exactly what TopCar Design did.

Carbon Body Kit brings 84 details made of 4 layers of carbon fiber exterior modification. Painted in an exclusive chocolate color, the car looks like perfect shinning glass. At the front is a standard grille with large air intakes on both sides, while at the rear there is a standard light bar that extends the length of the rear of the car. Front bumper, central air intake, two-piece inserts under LED lights, hood, front fenders, rear spoiler, strap stringer rear bumper, rear diffuser, side mirror covers, are just some of the carbon parts that make the car look out of this world .

Inside, carbon fiber door panels and sports seats are upholstered in black leather with brown parts, while the shark silhouette is on the seat header. Steering wheel spoke trims are made of carbon, which can be seen on the dashboard as well as on the door sills.

The Porsche 911 (992) Stinger GTR Limited Carbon Edition is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic PDK transmission. It reaches 62 mph in an impressive 2.3 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

Only 13 body kits will be produced with a price of € 100,000.

Source: RoCars via YouTube

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Manhart MHX6 700 based on the BMW X6

When it comes to tuning BMW models, Manhart is a master, which he has proven many times. Following the recent Manhart CR 700 Wagon, this time the German tuner has taken a step forward with the Manhart MHX6 700.

The MHX6 700 is equipped with a variety of carbon accessories such as front grill, front spoiler, two-piece rear spoiler, rear diffuser, side skirts, mirror caps, two-piece rear bumper and decal set. There are also stainless steel exhaust system, downpipes without catalytic converters, four 100 mm MANHART carbon tailpipes and H&R springs that reduced ground clearance by 30 millimeters.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in a combination of black and yellow leather, while the steering wheel spoke trims and the gearshift paddles are made of fiber composite material.

The BMW X6 was used as the basis for the MHX6 700. It is powered by a 4.4-liter biturbo V8 engine with 730 hp (537 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of maximum torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This is a significant increase in power of 105 hp (77 kW) and 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) of torque, compared to the BMW X6. Manhart set the car on 23-inch Classic Line-Y-spoke rims wrapped in 315/25 ZR23 tires.

Source: Manhart

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Ford Fiesta WRC vs Formula 1 vs Formula E

Drag races are very popular, and for the end of the year Top Gear has prepared a real treat, a race between Ford Fiesta WRC, Formula 1 car and Formula E. To make it more interesting, the race was held on asphalt soaked in water.

The DS Automobiles Formula E car is fully electric with 338 hp (250 kW) powered by a 54 kWh battery. With a weight of 903 kg, it reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph (230 km / h).

The Ford Fiesta WRC is powered by a turbocharged 1.6 L Ford EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine with 380 hp (280 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed sequential manual transmission. With a weight of 1,190kg, it reaches 62 mph in 4 seconds with a top speed of more than 124 mph (200 km / h).

The Mercedes AMG Formula 1 W10 EQ Power + is powered by a 1.6 L V6 engine that, combined with an electric motor, develops a total of 1,000 hp (735 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an 8-speed sequential transmission. It weighs only 743 kg and reaches 60 mph in approximately 2.6 seconds with a top race speed of 223 mph (360 km / h).

Let’s get back to the race. The bast start had the Ford Fiesta WRC, which was the leader half of the race. But then the Formula 1 car showed the best it knows. Leaves them all far behind and crosses the line first.

Source: Top Gear via YouTube