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Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R with 1,500 HP

There are many car projects in the world that have been more or less successfully completed, and this time we present to you the unique R32 Skyline GT-R. This project is the work of Australian David Anton and the result is a car with an incredible power of 1,500 hp, making it one of the most powerful R32 Skyline GT-R in the world.

The story of this super powerful car was published on the YouTube channel “Larry Chen”. So what did Anton do? He put together two parts from two engines, an RD28 block from a 3.2 liter diesel and an RB26 head, creating arguably the most powerful diesel Skyline GT-R in the world. Then, he installed a Turbo 400 with a three-speed racing gearbox, which sends power to all wheels.

Speaking of the car, Anton states that his R32 Skyline GT-R reaches 298 km/h on the drag track. He could go faster, but he had to let off the gas pedal to avoid being punished because he doesn’t have a roll cage. In the 1/4 mile, the car had a time of 8.5 seconds with a top speed of 257 km/h. If Anton had not had to let off the gas pedal, he would have achieved a time of 8.2 or 8.3 seconds.

When it comes to design, Anton tried to keep it as stock looking as possible. The car is equipped with 15×8 TE37 wheels wrapped in P275/50 R15 GT Street tires. There are also stock brakes from the R32 Skyline GT-R.

Source: Larry Chen via YouTube

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R32 Skyline GT-R with 1,500 HP
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MH3 3.5 Turbo based on the first generation BMW M3

Manhart recently founded the Classic department, for the restoration and modification of legendary sports cars that, 30 years ago, were the top of the range. Their latest project is the MH3 3.5 Turbo based on the first generation BMW M3.

MH3 3.5 Turbo is powered by a replacement 3.5-liter in-line six-cylinder engine with 405 hp (298 kW) and a mighty 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission and a Drexler locking differential. As a reminder, this engine delivers a standard 330 hp (243 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. The first generation BMW M3 is powered by a 2.3-liter engine with 200 hp (147 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) torque.

The car is wrapped in Vinyl Matt Green with decal set in order on the front and rear bumper and splitter. It is equipped with MANHART turbocharger and intercooler, new exhaust system, carbon front spoiler lip, rear spoiler with carbon wing, MANHART suspension kit by H&R, locking differential by Drexler with additional cooler, MANHART brake system with 330×32 millimeter discs with four-piston Brembo fixed calipers at the front and rear brake discs combined with the E30 M3’s OEM floating calipers. It is mounted on 19″ MANHART Concave One wheels wrapped in 215/35 R19 front and 245/30 R19 rear tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Cardinal Red leather that also covers the door panels. The BMW badges have been replaced by Manhart badges. In front of the driver is the Momo steering wheel.

Performance data and project cost have not been released.

Source: Manhart

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MH3 3.5 Turbo based on the first generation BMW M3
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Manhart MH3 400d based on the BMW M340d

The German tuner company Manhart is one of the best, if not the best, when it comes to BMW cars. Their latest work is the Manhart MH3 400d based on the BMW M340d.

MH3 400d is powered by a 3.0-Liter 6-cylinder biturbo diesel engine (B57) with 380 hp (279 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. This was achieved thanks to the MHtronik Powerbox. It is equipped with a new stainless steel exhaust system with valve control, 4 x 90 mm MANHART carbon tailpipes, tuned suspension, H&R lowering springs that reduce the height of the car by 40 mm. As a reminder, the standard BMW M340d has 340 hp (250 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Despite the fact that the percentage of new cars sold in Europe powered by turbodiesel engines has been decreasing over the last few years, it still cannot be said that the time of diesel engines has passed, which is the official position of the management structures of several German car companies.

The car is finished in black, which is standard for most Manhart cars, with one gray stripe running the entire length of the vehicle and two side gray stripes. It is equipped with M Performance carbon front spoiler, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, and Manhart decal set. It sits on Silk Matt Black Concave One 20″ wheels wrapped in 255/30 ZR20 front and 275/30 ZR20 rear Hankook tires.

Source: Manhart

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Manhart MH3 400d based on the BMW M340d