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McLaren Artura upgraded by Novitec

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At the beginning of 2024, McLaren presented the new generation of its sports hybrid model Artura, and it didn’t take long for it to become a project of one of the tuners. It is a powerful car for which the Bavarian tuner Novitec has prepared a special package of carbon aerodynamic components, taking it to the next level.

Novitec carbon body kit includes front spoiler lip, side panels, air intake cover, inlet frontbumper, headlight cover, inlets fender, rear bumper, mirror cover, entrance panels, trunk lid, rear diffusor, rear
spoiler lip, and rear wing. There’s also a high-performance Novitec Race stainless steel or Inconel exhaust system with an optional gold finish and custom tailpipes, as well as a set of Novitec sports springs that lower the car by 20mm.

The car is mounted on a new set of 19″ Vossen rims at the front and 20″ at the rear, and it should be noted that a set of Novitec sports springs lowers the car by 20mm.

Novitec has also increased the power of the 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, which now delivers 725 hp (541 kW), which is 35 hp more than the standard version. McLaren Artura accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.0 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 8.4, and 300 km/h (186 mph) in 21.6 seconds, and has a top speed of 330 km/h h (205 mph). Thanks to the 7.4 kWh battery, it has an electric range of 33 km (21 miles).

Source: Novitec

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Upgraded BMW M2 is more powerful than BMW M8

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In June, BMW revealed the new generation of the M2 model as the most powerful version of this model. Before it goes into production in August, tuner company Dahler has unveiled a Stage 2 upgrade package for the current generation that takes this powerful car to the next level, making it more powerful than the BMW M8.

The tuner made sure that the Stage 2 package matches the 8-speed automatic and 6-speed manual versions, and after modifications the 3.0-L twin-turbo inline-six engine now delivers 630 hp (470 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm). torque. A new Eventuri carbon air intake, stainless steel exhaust system, new shock absorbers with rebound and compression adjustment options are installed, and there is also the possibility of height adjustment, and the suspension has been upgraded. Optionally, springs that further lower the car and brakes with the Stahlflex system are available.

Stage 2 also includes carbon fiber body parts such as a three-part carbon splitter, air intakes, new side mirror housings and a large fixed rear wing, as well as a new rear diffuser. The front grille is slightly different in design with a single horizontal slat, and a smaller lip spoiler is available as an option. The interior is equipped with a heated sports steering wheel covered with Alcantara, new floor mats, short shifter for manual gearboxes.

The cost of the Stage 2 package is not known.

Source: Dahler

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Upgraded BMW M2 is more powerful than BMW M8
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Defender 130 Valiance based on the Defender 130

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.

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