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Brabus 900 Rocket R

The Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe is one of the best models offered by the German brand. Aerodynamic, comfortable but also powerful, a machine that is fast on the track and on the road. It is extremely popular among tuners, and the German tuner company Brabus, master of high-end modifications, presented the Brabus 900 Rocket R based on this model.

The special “Widestar” body kit brings a host of carbon fiber components including a new front lip spoiler, new wheel arch vents, and a new rear diffuser. All components are optimized in the wind tunnel, and Brabus says the result is “a new level of aerodynamic efficiency”.

What most fans of Porsche cars are interested in is the engine. The car is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 900 hp (662 kW). The high-performance sports exhaust system is made of Inconel and contains electronically controlled valves, which enables better air flow. All this allows the car to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.5 seconds, which is impressive. Customers will be able to choose between an automatically or manually shifted eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to all wheels.

Brabus 900 Rocket R is equipped with five-spoke 22/21-inch BRABUS Monoblock P “Platinum Edition” wheels, carbon fiber aero-discs, BRABUS sports suspension, new coilover springs and fully adjustable shock absorbers.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in soft black leather that also covers the door panels, dashboard, and central console, while the headliner is upholstered in Alcantara. The artwork is completed by high-gloss carbon fiber elements on the central console, pedal pads made from anodized aluminum, carbon fiber door sill trims with an integrated LED backlit BRABUS logo.

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Brabus 900 Rocket R based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe

Source: Brabus

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Racing Blue

There are many tuners who are masters of the exterior, but there are few who turn the interior into works of art. One of them is Carlex Design whose latest work is the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Racing Blue.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is one of the hybrid SUV models that is powered by a 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with 603 hp (444 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed TCT automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds.

The car is equipped with carbon components such as a new splitter, side grilles, a large roof spoiler, better intakes and an addition on the rear bumper. There are also larger 22-inch lightweight wheels with spinners and Carlex self-leveling logo.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in blue leather with black stripes and blue/black stitching. Blue leather also covers the center console, door panels, dashboard and ceiling, as well as the steering wheel. Carlex logos are on the headrests, armrest and dashboard. Owners of the GLE Coupe special model will also receive a Carlex certificate.

If you are one of those who will equip their car with this package, it will cost you 145,000 euros.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Racing Blue

Source: Carlex Design

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Upgraded Mercedes G63

Another upgraded Mercedes came out of the workshop of American tuner Pit26. This time it’s a Mercedes G63 with 577 HP, but as a pickup.

To carry out the SUV’s transformation, engineers at Pit26 cut the SUV in half behind the rear seats, lengthened the chassis and added cargo space, as well as portal axles to raise the ride height by 150mm. They installed Bilstein shock absorbers and springs and 18-inch wheels with Toyo off-road tires located inside new wider arches.

In order to more safely overcome all obstacles on the road, steps, front bumper and undercarriage protection were installed for the purpose. There is also a winch in case the pickup gets stuck, and the example in the photos also has roof racks and additional lights. The car has a carrier for two bicycles, which can also be used to store various tools, axes, shovels and chainsaws. Also, there is an adapter for setting up a mini tent.

When it comes to the powertrain, nothing has changed. The Mercedes G63 is still powered by a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with 577 hp (424 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and power is sent to all wheels via an AMG speedshift TCT 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission.

It is certain that this upgraded Mercedes AMG G63 will find its way to its owner who will have to pay $385,000.

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Upgraded Mercedes G63

Source: Pit26