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This restomod Range Rover costs 280,000 euros

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In 1970, Range Rover launched the first generation of its off-road vehicle, which would eventually become a legend and the pride of the British automotive industry. This model is the basis for the projects of the Italian company Vinile, which deals with the restoration and modification of these cars.

The company decided to deal only with the first generation of this British SUV, whose bodywork would undergo minimal visual changes, because the primary goal was the precise assembly and adjustment of the restored factory body panels. The car was premiered on April 11.

The car is equipped with LED headlights and new two-tone rims wrapped in wide A/T tires, while the aircraft-inspired interior has undergone major changes. Designers have placed the window switches on the roof, where one of the engine start switches is also located. A wristwatch is located below the 10.1-inch display of the multimedia system (Sony) with navigation and wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto applications. The seats are upholstered in light brown Alcantara, which also covers the roof and several other elements. There is also a 10-speaker audio system from Focal, and three amplifiers from Rockford Fosgate.

When it comes to the powertrain, the company decided not to install a new engine but to restore the original V8 engine that develops around 200 horsepower.

Vinile will produce only 15 units of this car, and each will cost 280,000 euros.

Source: Vinile

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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