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Shelby GT500 Code Red

August 23, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 2008, the Shelby twin-turbo Code Red appeared, developed in cooperation with the company Nelson’s Racing Engines, which prepared a 5.4-liter V8 engine. However, it was the only example due to the high costs and extreme nature of the car. 14 years later Shelby introduced the Shelby GT500 Code Red.

It is a limited edition that differs visually and powerfully from the standard Shelby GT500. It is painted black with red stripes on the lower part of both doors. It is based on one of its experimental cars that Shelby American introduced 14 years ago. Unlike the standard GT500 Code Red has a slightly different design but also a much more powerful 5.2-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.

The GT500 Code Red received a special equipment package that includes a larger body, upgraded axles, tuned suspension, modified interior, new badges, carbon bonnet, new set of rims, tires, new fuel system, ECU unit and other improvements. All this allows this super powerful car to develop a maximum of 1,300 hp (956 kW) and 780 lb-ft (1,058 Nm) of torque, using E85 Ethanol. Using 93-octane fuel, engine output drops to 1,000 hp (746 kW).

Inside, the seats are upholstered in a combination of black and red leather with white stitching. There are Shelby lettering on the seats and a Code Red logo that can also be seen on the floor mats. The Code Red inscription is also on the door sills. Black leather adorns the door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel is covered with a combination of black leather and Alcantara.

Shelby will produce 10 examples of this super powerful car. The price of the Code Red equipment package is $209,995, without the Shelby GT500.

Source: Shelby

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Remastered Porsche 911 (993) Turbo with 700 hp

August 22, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

After last year’s Porsche 993 Speedster Remastered, American tuner Gunther Werks has unveiled its new work, Project Tornado. It is a remastered Porsche 911 (993) Turbo.

Project Tornado is a modern version of the 911 (993) Turbo model with an ultra-wide body, a unique interior, 700 hp and LED headlights taken from the 993 Speedster. It is equipped with Porsche GT elements that include a carbon body, a new front bumper with larger air intakes, a new splitter, front wheel arches with integrated vents, new side skirts, wide rear wheel arches with large intakes, active suspension, a large rear wing with functional vents for cooling, a new rear bumper, rear fenders with a ram-air intake, a large diffuser and two tailpipes made of Inconel and titanium using a 3D printer.

Inside, the carbon fiber seat buckets are covered in a combination of Alcantara and orange and black leather with orange stitching, while the door panels are made of carbon fiber. The steering wheel is covered with Alcantara, which can also be seen on the dashboard and floor mats.

When it comes to propulsion, Project Tornado is powered by an air-cooled 4.0-liter flat-six twin-turbo engine that in race mode delivers 700 hp (522 kW) and 560 lb-ft (759 Nm) of torque. In standard form, the engine delivers 600 hp (447 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on a set of lightweight 18-inch carbon-magnesium rims, while for safe braking and stopping there are Brembo CCMR brakes.

Gunther Werks will produce just 25 examples of the Project Tornado, and the price has not been announced.

Source: Gunther Werks via Facebook

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Mansory F9XX based on the Ferrari SF90

August 21, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

The Ferrari SF90 is one of the most powerful cars of the Italian manufacturer, but also the first Ferrari model with PHEV technology. Based on this model, the German tuner Mansory presented its latest creation called Mansory F9XX.

At first glance, the car leaves you speechless. The special equipment kit that sets this car apart from most others, brings a black body with lightweight forged carbon components, enlarged front air intakes, modified suspension, carbon side sills, front lip that increases downfprce, double diffuser for better air flow, large rear spoiler and 4-pipe exhaust system. There’s also a set of new 20- and 21-inch ultra-lightweight “YT.5 Air” wheels wrapped in 255/30 ZR21 (front) and 335/25 ZR22 (rear) high-performance tires.

Inside, the plush carbon fiber sports seats are upholstered in high-quality leather with yellow applications and “Mansory” logo on the headrests. The same combination can be seen on the door panels, dashboard and floor mats, while the sports steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. There are also plenty of carbon inserts in places where leather couldn’t be used.

When it comes to propulsion, the F9XX is powered by a 4.0 liter biturbo V8 engine combined with three electric motors delivering a total power of 1,100 hp (809 kW) and 723 lb-ft (980 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard Ferrari SF90 has 780 hp (574 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.4 seconds with a top speed of 221 mph (355 km/h).