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Restomod Audi Ur-Quattro by ABT Sportsline

In the 1980s, Audi produced the Ur-Quattro racing car, which was the first rally car to take advantage of the new rules that allowed the use of four-wheel drive in competition racing. Now, German company ABT Sportsline has decided to pay tribute to the car, with a restomod that will be produced in just 30 units.

The car was unveiled at the “Friends of ABT” event, and company CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt said that this car has a special place in his life. After taking over the position of the company’s first man from his father, Hans-Jürgen was given this car and he decided to leave his mark on it. He decided to redesign the car, which included changing the front end, and installing wide fenders, new bumpers, a hood with air vents and a large rear wing all made of Kevlar and carbon. Also, the headlights from the Sport model and magnesium wheels were added.

To make each car special, ABT decided to equip each one with a unique chassis, and owners will be able to register them in Germany with special H license plates. Buyers will also be able to personalize the car’s interior with the ABT Individual program.

Under the bonnet is a 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbocharged engine with 532 hp. That’s far more power than the original model, which only had 200 hp, or the Sport Quattro model with 306 hp.

There is a lot of interest in this car, and the company announced that they sold 25 units in the three hours after the presentation. The price is not known.

Source: ABT Sportsline

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This restomod Range Rover costs 280,000 euros

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