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TWR Supercat based on the Jaguar XJS

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British company TWR has unveiled the Supercat, a restomod based on the Jaguar XJS. The engineering company was founded in 2020 as a separate entity from the legendary Tom Walkinshaw Racing.

The Supercat features aggressive aerodynamic front and rear, a flatter undercarriage, side-mounted exhaust pipes and a huge new diffuser. The chassis is reinforced with carbon fiber, the double wishbone suspension has active and adjustable dampers, while the subframe uses TWR’s T45 high-strength tubular stainless steel. A limited-slip differential and traction control system are also installed to increase stability.

The interior of the car is equipped with electronically adjustable leather-wrapped front seats, while the rear seats have been removed. There is also a digital instrument cluster and a central infotainment screen with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

As for the powertrain, the original 6.3-liter engine has been replaced with a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 670 hp (493 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with launch control that sends power to the rear axle.

Only 88 units will be produced, and buyers will be able to choose between right-hand or left-hand drive.

Source: TWR

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TWR Supercat based on the Jaguar XJS
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Maserati Biturbo-Shamal Restomod Limited Edition

Recently, the popularity of restomod cars has been growing, and the Italian company Modela Automobili presented the Maserati Biturbo-Shamal. With this car, the Italian company pays tribute to the iconic dynasty of the Trident car models.

The Maserati Shamal was produced between 1990 and 1996, and only 369 units left the assembly line. It was the last model announced under the De Tomaso ownership: in January 1990, half of debt-plagued Maserati was acquired by Fiat S.p.A.

Compared to the original Shamal Restomod, it has slightly sharper hood and side lines. It is equipped with a new exposed carbon front end with integrated LED headlights, larger air intakes and a new splitter that enhances the car’s sporty performance. At the back, a new aerodynamic spoiler and a large extractor with incorporated exhausts increase the car’s sporty appearance.

Under the hood is a 3.0-L V6 biturbo engine borrowed from the Ghibli model with at least 500 hp (367 kW), instead of the original 3.2-liter V8 biturbo engine (326 hp). Power is sent to the rear axle via an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. The car is mounted on lighter 18-inch rims and for safe braking and stopping there are 343 mm front and 330 mm rear Brembo brakes.

Modena Automobili will produce only 33 units and the first deliveries are planned for the spring of next year, with a starting price of over 590,000 euros.

Source: Modena Automobili

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Maserati Biturbo-Shamal Restomod Limited Edition
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The Theon R is a Porsche 964 with 500 HP

British company Theon Design dedicated to creating the ultimate air-cooled Porsche 911 has presented its latest project, Theon R. It is a lightweight car based on the Porsche 964.

The Theon R weighs less than 1,000 kilograms thanks to the use of carbon fiber used in Formula 1, which means it is lighter than the newer model GT3 RS (1,482 kg) and the original Miata (1,002 kg). This material was used in the body and interior panels. It is equipped with a large rear wing reminiscent of the 1974 Carrera RSR, carbon ceramic brakes, a Wavetrac limited-slip differential, independently adjustable MCS shock absorbers, and Minilite-style rims.

It is powered by an air-cooled 4.0-L flat-six engine with 500 hp (368 kW). That’s less than the 525 hp (386 kW) of the modern GT3 RS, but the Theon R’s advantage is a better power-to-weight ratio. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds, while it takes 6.5 seconds to reach 160 km/h (99 mph). That’s remarkable considering the GT3 RS (2025) achieves an almost identical time.

Theon Design will produce only 24 units of this car and it will take around 18 months for the builds to be completed. When it comes to price, the Theon R costs just over $850,000 and that doesn’t include the donor 964, any shipping costs, or taxes.

Source: Theon Design

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The Theon R is a Porsche 964 with 500 HP