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Defender 130 Valiance based on the Defender 130

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After revealing the Valiance Convertible, a soft-top Land Rover Defender 90 earlier in the year, now Dutch company Heritage Customs has revealed its latest project called the 130 Valiance (Pickup Defender) based on the Defender 130.

This 5.35-meter-long car is equipped with a roof rack with additional LED lights, on which a spare wheel is placed, specially designed off-road tires, and the third-row seats have been removed from the cabin. The tuner gives customers the opportunity to customize their car according to their wishes by choosing body elements, rims/tires, colors and materials for the cabin.

Land Rover product program chief Stuart Frith said last year that he would like to see the Defender in a pickup version as well, which would mean a continuation of the tradition. The same was the case with the previous generation of one of the most famous off-road cars of all time.

Heritage Customs has not released information about the powertrain, but it should be noted that the current Land Rover Defender 130 is powered by a 3.0-L inline 6 engine with 296 hp (221 kW), paired with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels.

When it comes to the price, the car with the upgrade costs 155,000 euros.

Source: Heritage Customs

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Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R upgraded by Built By Legends

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The Japanese company Built By Legends is restoring and tuning cars, and their latest project is the legendary Japanese car Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R.

“Our goal was to show the GT-R’s full potential as a true driver’s car and offer a world-class driving experience. Our new Built By Legends R34 GT-R represents our commitment to excellence,” said the company’s co-founder and CEO Masaharu Kuji.

BBL removed the paint from the car body by sandblasting, increased the rigidity with 400 additional welds, protected against rust with epoxy, and painted it in a two-tone shade of White. Body panels were replaced with new carbon fiber panels to reduce weight. He added new suspension parts, new bearings, and upgraded AP Racing brakes. BBL also offers owners the option of restoring their car, as well as the choice of combining old and new parts.

Under the bonnet is MINE’S MB7 engine with 659 hp (491 kW), mated to a Getrag 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to all four wheels. Also, a 3D alignment test was performed at 108 points before the entire structure was reinforced.

When it comes to price, the entire assembly and restoration process costs $450,000 (donor car not included).

Source: Built By Legends

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Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R upgraded by Built By Legends
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Ferrari 296 GTS with better aerodynamics and more power

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After last year’s coupe 296 GTB, another Ferrari model underwent the treatment of the German tuner Novitec. Like all the previous ones, this Ferrari 296 GTS got carbon components and more power.

Novitec equipped the 296 GTS with carbon components such as the front lip spoiler, side skirts, side mirror housings, side intake details, diffuser and ducktail spoiler. The car has a hydraulic system that raises the front axle up to 40 mm, and a set of sports springs is installed that lowers the car by 35 mm. There are also 21″ front and 22″ rear Novitec NF 10 alloy wheels with five delicate twin spokes by Vossen, available in 72 colors with a brushed or polished finish, wrapped in 255/30 ZR front and 335/25 ZR rear tires.

Buyers can order exhaust systems with actively controlled butterfly valves integrated into the exhaust system, 100-cell sports catalytic converters that increase engine power by 38 hp (28 kW). Exhaust pipes are available with carbon coating or gold plating, and depending on the configuration, a stainless steel and Inconel exhaust system is also available and offers better thermal insulation.

Novitec also offers interior modifications, which include new leather and Alcantara upholstery in the color of your choice. Novitec offers cockpit refinement using the finest leather and Alcantara in an almost endless variety of colors, for all Ferrari models to express maximum individuality.

When it comes to the powertrain, the 296 GTS is still powered by a 3.0-L V6 twin-turbo engine combined with an MGU-K electric motor for a total output of 868 hp (638 kW). As a reminder, the standard 296 GTS has 819 hp (610 kW).

Source: Novitec

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Ferrari 296 GTS with better aerodynamic and more power