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Cadillac Escalade upgraded by Mansory

Mansory is well known for upgrading the world’s major automotive brands such as Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, etc., and now it has embarked on an adventure for the first time with the fifth-generation Cadillac Escalade, which premiered in 2020.

The car received several carbon body components, but what catches the eye at first sight are the impressive 26-inch black rims wrapped in 295/30 tires, which makes the 5.38-meter-long car look even bigger. As a reminder, the standard Escalade comes with 22-inch wheels wrapped in 275/50R22SL front and 275/50R22SL rear tires.

Cadillac Escalade is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 420 hp (309 kW) and 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. However, thanks to the tuning, the car now has 455 hp (335 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque.

Also, Mansory has announced an upgrade of the Cadillac Escalade V-Series. It is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 682 hp (502 kW) and 653 lb-ft (885 Nm) of torque, so the engine power can be expected to exceed 700 hp (515 kW). More details will be known soon.

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Cadillac Escalade upgraded by Mansory

Source: Mansory

Tuning

SSR GT based on the Porsche 911 992 Turbo

The Porsche 911 is one of the most desirable cars to upgrade. So the German tuner SSR Performance presented a limited edition SSR GT based on the current Porsche 911 992 Turbo.

Porsche 992 Turbo is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 572 hp (427 kW) at 6,750 rpm and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. However, by improving the cooling system, upgrading the intake system, modifying the turbocharger, and using new software, the tuner increased the engine power to 848 hp (623 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque. The company did not release performance data, but it is known that the top speed is electronically limited to 338 km/h (210 mph).

The car received new aerodynamic solutions, which increased the downforce three times. It is also equipped with new shock absorbers with three front and four rear adjustments, new brake discs, Stahlflex hoses and an improved cooling system.

Only 10 examples of this car will be produced, and each owner will have the opportunity to personalize their own car.

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SSR GT based on the Porsche 911 992 Turbo

Source: SSR Performance

Tuning

Project Silver based on the BMW M2

December 2022 was the moment when BMW presented the last edition of the M2 model with ICE. We didn’t have to wait that long to see the first upgrades based on this car. The last of them is the work of the German tuner company Alpha-N Performance, which presented its latest work ‘Project Silver’ based on the new generation BMW M2.

They found inspiration in the M3 CSL (E46) and M4 CSL models, and the car is equipped with a lot of carbon components such as a trunk lid with an integrated ducktail spoiler, a front bumper with larger air flow openings for better cooling of the engine and brakes, and Öhlins adjustable suspension. It is mounted on a set of 20 and 21-inch Proline wheels.

The BMW M2 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine with 453 hp (333 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the current M4 model. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic technology. Owners will be able to choose a six-speed manual transmission as an option. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic transmission or 4.1 if the manual transmission is used. BMW has electronically limited the top speed to 155 mph (250 km/h), but this can be increased to 177 mph (285 km/h) with the optional M Driver’s Package.

The second version is finished in dark green, inspired by the BMW M3 GT. It is equipped with a rear spoiler, a carbon hood, an adjustable front spoiler, and air vents on the fenders, like those on racing cars. It is mounted on 20 and 21-inch Edelweiss rims. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L six-cylinder engine with 460 hp (338 kW).

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Project Silver based on the BMW M2

Source: Alpha-N Performance