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Spofec Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II with 685 HP

When the Rolls-Royce Phantom was unveiled in 2017, the British car manufacturer did not plan a sports car but a full-sized luxury limousine. However, the German tuner Novitec presented the Spofec Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, equipped with a special equipment kit that raises the car’s performance to a higher level.

First and most important, the engine. The car is powered by a twin-turbo 6.75L V12 engine with 685 hp (504 kW) and 745 lb-ft (1,010 Nm) of torque. The increase in power is achieved thanks to a plug-and-play control module with injection and ignition maps, as well as a modified turbine pressure control. As a reminder, the standard Phantom has 563 hp (420 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the standard model.

At first glance, the most attention-grabbing are the polished and brushed 24″ SPOFEC SP3 (Vossen) wheels wrapped in 295/30 R24 tires, while other carbon components give a sporty-elegant look. These include a new front fascia, a new spoiler that reduces the lift of the front axle, and a new one-piece panel with a subtle wing on the trunk lid.

The car is equipped with a modified adaptive air suspension that allows it to be lowered by an additional 40 mm compared to the standard model. When the car moves at a speed of more than 140 km/h, the suspension returns to its original level.

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Source: Novitec

AMG GT63 RIIIx based on the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4-Door Coupé

The American company Renntech is known for performance modifications of Mercedes-AMG cars, and this time it presented a limited edition AMG GT63 RIIIx based on one of the most powerful cars of the Stuttgart-based company, the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4-Door Coupé.

The car is powered by a 4.0L V8 engine with more than 1,196 hp (880 kW) and 927 lb-ft (1,257 Nm) of torque. This significant increase in power compared to the most powerful GT63 S 4-Door CoupĂ© (843 hp /620 kW) is achieved thanks to new turbochargers, a new air intake system, a remapped ECU and a better adaptive exhaust system. That’s enough power to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.6 seconds, while the top speed is unknown.

The RIIIx Performance Package brings Stainless Steel Downpipes, 200 Cell Sport Catalytic Converters downpipes, BMC air filters designed to last longer and create more power than the OEM paper filters, Stainless Steel Sport Mufflers, an upgraded intercooler, and upgraded brakes. It’s mounted on 21 and 22-inch reinforced Renntech RPS 10.2 alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

When it comes to price, the RIIIx Performance Package costs 89,000 euros.

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Source: Renntech

Renner Projekt 8 based on the BMW 8 Series (E31)

The American company Renner Projekts specializes in modifying German sportscars of the 1980s and 90s. Their latest work is an extraordinary car called Renner Projekt 8 based on the BMW 8 Series (E31).

The standard BMW 8 Series (E31) is powered by a 5.0L V12 engine, but after the intervention of Renner’s engineers, the car is now powered by a 4.9L V8 engine with 485 hp (357) from the 2002 BMW M5. Three additional powerplant options are also offered: E39 M5 S62 / V8 / 400 hp, E92 M3 S65 / V8 / 418 hp and E60 M5 / V10 / 500 hp. Engine power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The engineers reassembled the entire engine, installed ARP bearings, new camshaft pulleys, and improved air flow on the intake and exhaust sections of the compression chamber. Also, discs and brake calipers were taken from the E60 M5 (front) and E39 M5 (rear) models.

The interior has been re-upholstered in yellow leather. A new two-zone air conditioner, a ZHP gear lever was installed, while the ceiling was made of Alcantara. The “Projekt 8” plaque located between the front seats emphasizes the importance of the car.

It is interesting that the car was for sale, but despite the offered price of 227,000 dollars, it was not sold because it did not reach the reserved price.

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Source: Renner Projekts