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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series with 1,051 hp

June 22, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is a beast on wheels. A super sports car powered by a 720 hp V8 engine is a wish of many. But there are always those who think the beast can do more, like RENNtech.

At first glance, it would be said to be a standard Black Series, which is not far from the truth. The American tuner company did not change the design, nor did it equip the car with additional aerodynamic components. Let’s face it, the aerodynamics of the standard Black Series are impressive.

RENNtech has done what it knows best. It has increased engine power, so now the 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine has 1,051 hp (773 kW) and 831 lb-ft (1,127 Nm) of torque. The upgraded Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series reaches 62 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 219 mph (352 km / h). All this has been achieved thanks to new and larger turbochargers, a stainless steel exhaust system, new air filters and improved transmission control unit (TCU) so that the seven-speed transmission can handle extra power.

As a reminder, the standard Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is powered by a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine with 720 hp (537 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km / h).

Source: RENNtech

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Nissan Navara-R with 1,000 HP

June 11, 2022 M.K.

Nissan cars are often upgraded by tuner companies, but for one model we wouldn’t expect it to go through an upgrade. Of course, it is the Nissan Navara that, over a period of two years, has undergone an upgrade by the SB Motorsports team and Steve Baggsy Biagioni, a professional drifter. They created the Nissan Navara-R.

Impressive looking, the Navara-R is equipped with a wide bodykit manufactured by Sterling Automotive. These include new front and rear fenders, an accentuated front splitter, roof spoiler, rear spoiler and bumper extensions. The body of the car is covered with Fleet Livery Solutions Ltd. foil.

Inside, the Navara-R is equipped with Sparco seats, a new steering wheel, a small digital cluster and Kenwood sound system with a large touch screen located on the center console.

When it comes to powertrain, the Navara-R is powered by a 4.1L twinturbo V6 engine with 1,000 hp (735 kW). It is an improved engine from the Nissan GT-R, which originally delivers 562 hp (413 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637Nm) of torque. It is mounted on 20-inch BBS wheels to which power is transmitted via a modified dual-clutch transmission manufactured by Dodson Motorsport.

The impressive pickup costs around £ 250,000 and the order book is open.

Source: SB Motorsports

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AC Schnitzer celebrates 35 years of tuning BMW cars

June 9, 2022 M.K.

One of the best tuners of BMW cars celebrates 35 years. It is a German tuner company, AC Schnitzer, which is successfully making BMW cars better, and this time it has prepared a special “35 Years” Upgrade.

The story begins in 1987 when the tuner began improving BMW, Mini and Toyota vehicles. The quality of their work is evidenced by the fact that their vehicles were often chosen as the car of the year in sports magazines.

All accessories are available for a range of different models, the BMW 3 Series Touring, 4 Series Convertible and 5 Series. The white 3 Series in the photos also got a front splitter, new sills and 35 Years stickers, while the 3 Series Touring has two different rim sets that additionally improves the look.

The 4 Series is equipped with the same equipment as the 3 Series station wagon version which includes a new front splitter, sills and stickers, as well as the same set of rims.