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Gold-plated BMW M535i with 500 hp

The YouTube channel Hand Built Cars has released a video of a modified BMW 5 Series, E28 generation. It is a model BMW E28 M535i that has undergone visual and engine improvements.

The BMW E28 M535i is painted in a shade of purple. It is equipped with five-spoke black chrome rims, air suspension, as well as exterior details gilded with 24-carat gold, including a radiator grille. The interior has been changed, compared to the basic model, and it contains a protective cage, and it is decorated with numerous purple decorations.

The base BMW E28 M535i is powered by an inline-six petrol engine with 215 hp (160 kW) and 228 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 7.2 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph (230 km / h). After improvements, the installation of a large turbocharger and a new intake system, engine power has been increased to an impressive 500 hp. That has been achieved.

Source: BMWBlog

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Porsche 911 (992) Stinger GTR Limited Carbon Edition

The Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S is considered one of the best models of the Sturtgart car manufacturer, but when you equip it with a special Carbon Body Kit, you get an outstanding car. That’s exactly what TopCar Design did.

Carbon Body Kit brings 84 details made of 4 layers of carbon fiber exterior modification. Painted in an exclusive chocolate color, the car looks like perfect shinning glass. At the front is a standard grille with large air intakes on both sides, while at the rear there is a standard light bar that extends the length of the rear of the car. Front bumper, central air intake, two-piece inserts under LED lights, hood, front fenders, rear spoiler, strap stringer rear bumper, rear diffuser, side mirror covers, are just some of the carbon parts that make the car look out of this world .

Inside, carbon fiber door panels and sports seats are upholstered in black leather with brown parts, while the shark silhouette is on the seat header. Steering wheel spoke trims are made of carbon, which can be seen on the dashboard as well as on the door sills.

The Porsche 911 (992) Stinger GTR Limited Carbon Edition is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic PDK transmission. It reaches 62 mph in an impressive 2.3 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

Only 13 body kits will be produced with a price of € 100,000.

Source: RoCars via YouTube

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Porsche 911 (993) Speedster

California-based company Gunther Werks is a master at turning the Porsche 993 into a work of art. After the 993 Speedster Remastered, another Porsche 911 (993) went through the Gunther Werk workshop.

This specially made car is painted in dark purple with light stripes on both sides. It is equipped with adjustable suspension, carbon fiber front spoiler, centrally placed exhaust pipes, redesigned rear tail, revised differential. For safe braking and stopping, there are Brembo six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston stoppers at the rear, as well as forged wheels.

Inside, black leather and Alcantara were used, while the carbon fiber seats are upholstered in houndstooth material. Also, carbon fiber can be seen on the retro dashboard as well as on the door panels.

The Purple 911 (993) is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 435 hp (324 kW) at 7,800 rpm and 335 lb-ft (454 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a six-speed manual gearbox.

The car was made for their client @porschelifenyc.

Source Gunther Werks via Facebook