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Bentley Continental GT upgraded by Mansory

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In the past few years, we have seen several projects by German tuning company Mansory based on the Bentley Continental GT model. Now, Mansory offers all GT/GTC model owners a complete body kit and new designed Carbon applications.

Every Mansory work is a unique expression of the car owner’s vision. Such is the case here, where the body kit brings a multitude of forged carbon fiber parts such as the hood, radiator grille, splitter or air intakes. There are also side mirror housings, sills, fender and door strip with illuminated logo, roof spoiler made of visible carbon, rear decklid spoiler, new rear diffuser with additional brake light, C-Pillar panel with logo, and aftermarket exhaust tips. The car is mounted on glossy black 22-inch wheels, which complete the luxurious look of the car.

The interior of the cabin has also undergone some changes. Light brown leather covers the seats, door panels, lower dashboard and steering wheel, while forged carbon fiber accents adorn the door panels and dashboard. There are also Mansory seat belts and floor mats.

When it comes to the powertrain, Mansory hasn’t changed a thing. The Bentley Continental GT is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine combined with an electric motor for a total of 771 hp and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to propel the car from 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph.

Source: Mansory

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Bentley Continental GT upgraded by Mansory
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Smart #5 Brabus has 646 HP

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In August 2024, Smart launched its largest and most spacious car, the Smart #5. This mid-size SUV, whose tech-rich interior is worthy of comparison with Mercedes cars, got its tuned version, the Smart #5 Brabus.

The Smart #5 Brabus is the latest project from the German tuning company that combines modern usability and aesthetics. It is 4,705 mm long, which is similar in size to the Mercedes-Benz GLB, with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm. It is equipped with new bumpers and sills, as well as 21-inch Brabus wheels behind which are red brake calipers.

Inside, the heated/cooled front seats are upholstered in imitation suede, while the seat belts and other details are red. In front of the driver is a 10.3-inch digital instrument panel, as well as two 13-inch screens (one for the infotainment system and the other containing a small lion avatar named Leo, as well as a state-of-the-art generative voice AI assistant that uses various sources to accurately respond to almost all questions). Also, there is a 25.6-inch AR head-up display. Other equipment includes a 2,000W Sennheiser sound system with 20 speakers, a panoramic glass roof, and sports pedals.

#5 Brabus is the most powerful Smart car powered by two electric motors with a total power of 646 hp, which is enough to accelerate the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds (with Launch Control) with a top speed of 210 km/h. Its 800V electrical architecture uses a 100 kWh battery in the #5 Premium model and ensures a range of about 540 kilometers. Thanks to fast charging, the battery can be charged to 80 percent of its capacity in 18 minutes.

When it comes to sales, this version will be available to customers in Germany first, starting at the end of April, and will cost 60,900 euros.

Source: Brabus

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Smart #5 Brabus has 646 HP
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Carlex Rose Vintage based on Mercedes G-Class

Since its introduction in the early 1970s, the G-Class has attracted the attention of many, even those who were not fans of this type of vehicle. The latest generations are increasingly attractive and tuners often use them in their projects. One such model was presented by Carlex Design, Rose Vintage.

Carlex Design is one of the few companies that creatively makes cars better than factory ones. Rose Vintage is just a continuation of the Vintage project that started in 2024 with the Carlex G-Vintage model. This example is painted in Pink and may not appeal to everyone.

The car is equipped with a unique body kit that includes a chrome bumper, a new radiator grille, wider wheel arches, a new rear bumper, and the Carlex logo instead of the Mercedes logo. The lower part of the body is painted in a delicate pink shade, while the upper part is white. It is mounted on a set of chrome rims with pink covers and tires with white side stripes in a retro style.

The interior is upholstered in pink leather, which perfectly matches the exterior. The leather covers the seats, steering wheel, dashboard, door panels and even the trunk. The ceiling is the same color but made of Alcantara, while the armrest has two white lines.

When it comes to the powertrain, it is not known if there have been any changes. As a reminder, the Carlex G-Vintage is powered by a 4.0-L V8 twin-turbo engine with 805 hp (600 kW) and 752 lb-ft (1,020 Nm) of torque, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels.

Source: Carlex Design

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Carlex Rose Vintage based on Mercedes G-Class