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Mansory Gronos Coupé EVO C based on the Mercedes G-Class

February 27, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The German tuner once again showed why it is considered one of the best in the world. This time they revealed a limited edition based on the Mercedes G-Class, the Mansory Gronos Coupé EVO C. Only 8 cars will be produced.

The exterior design required removing the doors of the standard G-Class, cutting the body and moving the B-pillar back. It is equipped with a new front fascia with integrated yellow lights, an engine cover with a pronounced carbon fiber opening, and additional lighting is located on the front of the roof. Longer glass panels have been installed on the sides, as the C-pillar has also been removed. Also, the doors have been moved to the B-pillar, so that they open in the opposite direction compared to most vehicles.

Inside, the front seats, extended by a folding mechanism compared to the standard seats, are upholstered in white leather. It is equipped with seat belts with MANSORY logo, black anodised aluminum pedals, sports steering wheel wrapped in white leather, and leather floor mats. Mansory emphasizes that the car retains all of Mercedes’ safety technology.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Gronos Coupé EVO C is powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine with 900 hp (662 kW) and 885 lb-ft (1,200 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of (250 km/h). It is mounted on 24″ wheels wrapped in 295/30R24 all-round tires.

This is not the first car modified as a 2-seater. Last month, Mansory unveiled the Venatus Coupé Evo C based on the Lamborghini Urus.

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Mansory Gronos Coupé EVO C based on the Mercedes G-Class

Source: Mansory

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Manhart Formentor CP 500 based on Cupra Formentor VZ5

February 23, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The German tuner Manhart has shown that it is one of the best in the world, especially when it comes to brands like VW, BMW, Audi or Tesla. Their latest work is the Manhart Formentor CP 500, based on the Cupra Formentor VZ5.

It is a high-performance SUV, and the first photos show that Manhart engineers have created a powerful beast. Under the hood is a 2.5-liter five cylinder engine with 490 hp (360 kW) and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the Cupra Formentor VZ5 has 390 hp (287 kW), and the increase in power was achieved thanks to the use of the MHtronik powerbox. Power is sent to all wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The car is finished in black with gold stripes on both sides of the car as well as the entire length of the body. It is equipped with a set of 20-inch black Cocave One rims, a new exhaust system with valve control and dual pipes on both sides that replaces the factory ones, while there are no aerodynamic improvements yet, but that does not mean that there won’t be some in the future.

The company announced that it will soon offer Stage 2, which will include a new intercooler, air intake and a new remapping of the ECU unit, which means more power (at least 600 hp).

Source: Manhart

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Fenix Camaro based on the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

February 16, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Car designer Sean Smith who is known for designing cars for the “Fast and Furious” film franchise and even Rockstar Games, the creator of the game “Grand Theft Auto”. He was recently commissioned to modify an old 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. The result is a masterpiece, the Fenix Camaro.

The car Inspired by Aston Martin, Bentley and Porsche cars, it was ordered by Michael Shields, who agreed with Smith for a sporty GT concept, as well as a drastic increase in power. In the construction, some parts were borrowed from the Corvette model, while a modified RS Fast Track suspension, a unique front and rear part, a special grille, a splitter, a rear diffuser, a rear spoiler made using a 3D printer, 355 mm brake discs with six-piston calipers, and two-piece HRE wheels.

Inside, a complete reconstruction was done thanks to 3D scanning for the needs of creating the dashboard, door panels, center console, and everything is covered in leather.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Fenix Camaro is powered by a 1,180 hp (868 kW) supercharged 7.0L LS V8 engine, tuned by Wegner Motorsports. The engine is paired with a 6-speed Tremac gearbox.

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