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Ferrari 488 GT Modificata

Ferrari has introduced a new racing supercar, the 488 GT Modificata, which has found its place between the 488 GTE and 488 GT3 and is a combination of the best features of these two models. Ferrari calls this model a “perfect” synthesis.

The Ferrari 488 GT Modificata has a mostly carbon body with the exception of the upper parts and the roof. It took over the suspension of the GTE model, and the braking system was developed in collaboration with the Brembo company. The ABS system is taken from the 488 GT3 EVO and adapted for the GT Modificata.

However, the company from Maranello not only took the parts off the shelf and made a new model, but significantly improved the engine and increased the maximum power to about 700 hp, which is more than the power of Ferrari’s GTE and GT3 models. The car got a carbon clutch, better aerodynamics and more downforce. At a speed of 230 km / h, the car creates more than 1,000 kg of downforce.

The car is equipped with data collection systems, which can be stored on a USB stick. It also got a high-resolution reversing camera, a second seat and a system for monitoring tire pressure and temperature. Customers who want to stand out are left with the option of personalization.

Like most racing Ferraris, production of the 488 GT Modificate will be limited. It will initially be available to drivers who have participated in Ferrari’s Competizioni GT and Club Competizioni GT series.

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AMG GT53 4‑door Coupe

To Mercedes-AMG, a pure sports car is anything but basic. And while every AMG GT is equipped to heighten your driving enjoyment, a menu of enticing options lets you commission a GT that’s an ideal fit for your driving style and your unique eye for design.

When the racers at Mercedes-AMG develop a sports car from the ground up, the result is more than clear. Within its seductive bodywork awaits a showcase of performance aptitude and advancement. Every curve is aerodynamically optimized and every detail refined to feel like the car of your fantasies.

What the AMG GT coupes, roadsters and 4-door coupes have in common sets them apart from other performance cars. All are born from racing philosophies that optimize strength, weight and balance. Each delivers an individual experience, both from its model specs and your ability to tailor a GT to suit you.

The front cabin of the AMG GT 4-door coupes has much in common with the cockpit of the two-seat GTs: Power seats are contoured for track support and daily comfort. The AMG Performance steering wheel offers a range of trim options. And intuitive performance controls pair with luxuries that perform wonders for your well-being.

The rear cabin of the 4-door GTs doubles the enjoyment of the AMG cabin experience: a spectrum of upholstery hand-fitted to twin, individually contoured seats. A suite of executive features, including a dedicated climate zone and touchscreen, elevates the cabin to business class.

Driveshafts and 3-stage dampers team with tires and torque in an energetic symphony of forces and friction. The result is a magical sensation of tenacious composure—poise under pressure. Color display buttons on the console and the steering wheel-mounted AMG DRIVE UNIT let you fine-tune performance subsystems individually or via drive modes. Digital readouts are reconfigurable.

In the sports cars, high-pressure dry-sump lubrication lets their V8s sit lower. Their front-mid mounting channels power to a rear transaxle via a carbon-fiber driveshaft. The GT 53 turns the classic inline-6 into a futuristic powerhouse, combining a turbo, an auxiliary compressor, and a 48-volt EQ Boost Integrated Starter-Generator that can add its own electric power and torque.

AMG GT53 4‑door Coupe has a 3.0L inline‑6 turbo engine w/Direct Injection, electric auxiliary compressor, and EQ Boost Integrated Starter-Generator. The engine delivers 429 hp and 384 lb‑ft of torque. AMG GT53 accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 174 mph.

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Audi RS6 GTO

Audi unveiled the RS6 GTO concept at the 40th anniversary of the legendary 90-quattro IMSA GTO race car. The concept was developed at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant and is based on a high-performance caravan with a V8 engine.

So far without technical data, the photos show that the car has white one-piece wheel covers with quattro markings and red central caps as well as a former race car. At the back is a prominent spoiler painted red. The stickers are the same as the original car, but have a slightly different design of the side lines. There is also the number 40, which indicates the anniversary.

“The RS6 GTO concept of our apprentices has turned out to be an incredibly great car. I am very proud of them and the results of their work,” says Helmut Stettner, Neckarsulm plant manager and possessor of one of the most German names on the planet.

Interior has been modified. The rear bench has been slung out and replaced by a roll cage, while the front seats are switched for extremely slender Recaros with minimal padding.

The center console has‘t been replaced, but the front side windows have been replaced with safety nets, which is another common feature with the racing ancestor.

Last month, Audi unveiled the TT RS 40 Years of Quattro as an ultra-exclusive special version of the sports coupe inspired by the Sport Quattro S1 race car that won the 1987 Pikes Peak. Only 40 copies will be produced and are destined for the German market.

Source: Audi