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Tedson Etna based on Lamborghini Gallardo

Tedson Motors is a Croatian company that converts classic sports cars into restomods, and their latest project, called Etna, is based on the first generation Lamborghini Gallardo.

In the process of creating Etna, Tedson Motors created a completely new carbon body, installed a unique bumper and hood, new sills, door panels and side air intakes, and installed LED daytime running lights instead of the original headlights. At the back, there is a new engine cover, a new bumper, a diffuser, a large ducktail spoiler, LED lights, similar to those on the Revuelto model, and additional air vents. The exhaust system has been moved to the middle, while the suspension components are borrowed from the Gallardo Super Trofeo. Thanks to the new carbon components, the car is 200 kg lighter than the original Gallardo.

In terms of the powertrain, the original 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine has been modified by installing new internal components, and the result is 600 hp, which is 80 hp more than in the Gallardo. The engine is mated to an improved version of the original 6-speed e-Gear automated transmission.

Speaking of price, the upgrade costs €800,000 plus the donor car.

Source: Tedson Motors

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Tedson Etna based on Lamborghini Gallardo
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Kalmar 7-97 Classic based on the Porsche 911

Swedish company Kalmar Automotive has launched its new project for the American market, the Kalmar 7-97 Classic. It is a restomod Porsche 911 with which the company pays tribute to the WSC95 that carried number 7 to victory at the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The Kalmar 7-97 was originally based on the 964 platform, but after testing the prototype, the company decided that it did not meet the standards and switched to the 993. The car in the photos was ordered by former American driver Bruce Canepa.

This is the second 7-97 Classic delivered to the US, and it is equipped with new body panels made of carbon fiber, new headlights, a set of Fuchs-style wheels with blue trim, as well as a new black engine cover that matches the black side mirrors. The car is finished in Sunoco Blue, which gives it a retro and fresh look.

The interior is equipped with two Recaro Sportster CS seats upholstered in black leather and stitched with blue thread. Black leather and black thread cover the door panels, steering wheel and dashboard, while light blue Alcantara adorns the dashboard, pillars and ceiling.

The car is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with 417 hp (310 kW) and 309 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s slightly less power than the new Porsche 911 GT3, but that doesn’t detract from the car’s capabilities, which weighs less than 1,200 kilograms.

Kalmar has equipped the car with specially developed carbon-ceramic brakes and an adaptive suspension with a front axle lift system. The driver can select several driving modes, a traction control system, and the car also has a “smooth” chassis that provides better aerodynamics.

Source: Kalmar Automotive

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Kalmar 7-97 Classic based on the Porsche 911
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Ford Escort Mk1 RS Limited Edition

As announced at the beginning of December, the British company Boreham Motorworks revealed the Ford Escort Mk1 RS, a car crafted for driving enthusiasts. It is a limited edition car that pays homage to the racing and rally icon of the 1970s.

The Escort Mk1 RS is powered by a 2.1-L 4-cylinder engine with 300 hp (224 kW) at 10,000 rpm, paired with a manual five-speed dogleg gearbox that sends power to the rear axle. Customers can also choose a version with a 1.8-L 4-cylinder engine and 185 hp (138 kW), paired with a 4-speed manual transmission.

The British company decided to build the car from scratch using modern materials and advanced manufacturing techniques. The result is a combination of the timeless spirit of classic cars with modern engineering. Every line and angle is identical to the original Mk1, and the original blueprints were used during construction.

“From the first time we met with Boreham Motorworks and the DRVN team, it was clear that they had an exciting vision for bringing some of our most iconic historic nameplates to life for the modern age. It will be exciting to see this relationship blossom and see Boreham Motorworks bring the vision to life at a time when there is so much enthusiast passion for great experiences,” said Ford Performance General Manager Will Ford.

The car is equipped with a lightweight carbon hood, carbon fiber trunk lid, support brackets, rectangular LED headlights and Boreham reinforcements on the body core structure to improve torsional stiffness. Customers can optionally choose tinted glass with heated front and rear screens. It is mounted on steel/magnesium 15-inch rims.

The interior is focused on the driver, a combination of classic design and modern functionality. There are also seats covered in a combination of leather and Alcantara, a three-spoke steering wheel, a roll cage, heated screens and a sophisticated air conditioning system with four air vents with a special screen defog function. Buyers can optionally choose four-point harnesses, race helmet stowage in the visual carbon rear compartment, and a roll cage with removable door bars.

Boreham Motorworks will produce only 150 units of the Ford Escort Mk1 RS, and the price of the more powerful version is £295,000 (∼356,000 euros).

Source: Boreham Motorworks

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Ford Escort Mk1 RS Limited Edition