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2025 Smart #3 Brabus

The Smart #3 debuted at the 2023 Auto Shanghai show, and now high-performance automotive aftermarket tuning company Brabus has unveiled an equipment kit for this compact electric crossover.

Brabus has improved the car’s aerodynamics with a number of optional components, which include a new front spoiler, front fascia inserts, rear diffuser and rear spoiler. All components are made of PUR synthetic material to ensure top quality.

Inside, Brabus offers aluminum pedal pads, LED scuff plates, velor floor mats and a velor trunk mat. There is also a panoramic galaxy roof, a 12.8-inch touchscreen with a 9.2-inch HD digital instrument cluster, as well as a 10-inch head-up display and a Beats audio system with 13 speakers.

Smart #3 Brabus is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 422 hp (315 kW) and accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds. It is equipped with a 66 kWh battery that provides a range of 435 kilometers (WLTP). Thanks to the 150 kW fast charger, the battery is charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes.

The tuner offers a set of 21-inch Brabus Monoblock Z Platinum Edition wheels, instead of the standard 20-inch set, wrapped in 255/35 ZR21 Continental, Hankook or Yokohama tires. Buyers can also choose sport springs, which lower the Smart #3 by an additional 35 mm.

Source: Brabus

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2025 Smart #3 Brabus
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One of a kind BMW 858 CSL

At the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show BMW revealed the first generation of the BMW 8 Series, the BMW E31, which is considered one of the most beautiful coupes in the history of the Bavarian company. It often inspires numerous tuners, such as Rein Speed ​​Shop, to create a restomod or a unique project like this BMW 858 CSL.

The project is based on the BMW 850i model, which now looks much sportier. The car received a new carbon body kit designed by independent artist Jonsibal. The front pop-up lights, which were a trademark of the E31, have been replaced by hood vents to allow more air to reach the V10 engine, wide fenders, redesigned fenders, transparent taillights, new tailpipes, and the car is adorned with new rims. The result of the project is a spectacular restomod, reminiscent of some BMW projects such as the Nazca C2 concept and the E46 M3 CSL.

The interior is equipped with new bucket seats, while the instrument panel, air conditioning controls, shift lever and start-stop button are taken from the newer BMW M models, and the steering wheel is taken from the E60 M5 model. There is also a new infotainment screen and BMW iDrive controller on the central tunnel.

When it comes to the powertrain, the original 5.0-liter S85 engine with 507 hp (373 kW) and 383 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque has been replaced by a 5.8-L V10 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Source: Rein Speed ​​Shop

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One of a kind BMW 858 CSL
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Superleggera Veloce 12 based on the Ferrari 550 Maranello

The company that builds bespoke commissions and limited edition cars, Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, has presented its latest project, the Veloce 12. It is based on the Ferrari 550 Maranello that was produced between 1996 and 2002 and was limited to only 448 examples.

Although Ferrari’s original design has been retained for the most part, the car really looks much better after the modifications. It gets new carbon fiber bodywork, new headlights and taillights, a reinforced chassis, six-piston Brembo brakes at the front and four at the rear, and a TracTive suspension with adaptive dampers that ensures the classic GT on the road behaves like a modern car.

The interior is covered in beautiful two-tone brown leather covering the seats, door panels, dashboard, and center console, and new buttons and switches have been added.

The car is powered by a modified 5.5-L naturally aspirated V12 engine with 510 hp (380 kW) and 419 lb-ft (568 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The engine received a new cooling system, and an aftermarket exhaust system was installed. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera will produce only 30 cars and the upgrade costs 690,000 euros (donor car not included).

Source: Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera

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Superleggera Veloce 12 based on the Ferrari 550 Maranello