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Manhart MH4 GTR based on the BMW M4 DTM Championship Edition

One of the best tuners in the world, the German company Manhart, presented its new work, the Manhart MH4 GTR. The car is based on the M4 DTM Championship Edition (2016), one of the most popular models for tuners when it comes to the BMW M4/M3.

The MH4 GTR is powered by a 3.0-Liter biturbo in-line six-cylinder engine (S55) with 708 hp (520 kW) and 723 lb-ft (980 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, BMW has 500 hp (368 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. The increase in power was achieved thanks to a remapped ECU and a turbo performance kit that includes a turbo upgrade and the installation of an intercooler by CSF, a carbon intake by ARMAspeed and new MANHART aluminum charge pipes. The performance of the car is not known, but if we consider that the M4 DTM reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds, we are confident that the MH4 GTR is a very fast car.

The car is finished in white with numerous carbon add-on parts that give it a sporty look. It is equipped with carbon fiber front spoiler lip, side skirts, mirror caps and rear lip spoiler on the trunk lid, large rear wing, rear diffuser, stainless steel exhaust system with valve control and four 100-millimetre tailpipes. It sits on a set of 20″ Silk Matt Black Concave One wheels wrapped in 255/35 ZR20 front and 295/30 ZR20 rear Michelin Cup 2 tires.

Inside, the Recaro carbon bucket seats and a roll cage were retained, and an Awron display was added. There’s standard air conditioning, parking sensors, auto-dimming mirrors, adaptive LED headlights and navigation.

BMW only produced 200 examples of the M4 DTM, and Manhart did not say what the price of the upgrade package is.

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Manhart MH4 GTR based on the BMW M4 DTM Championship Edition

Source: Manhart

Auctions, News

1967 Porsche 911S is up for auction

It has been 59 years since the Porsche 911 hit the market. Many versions of this model were produced, from the first two-door 2+2 high performance rear-engined sports 911 to the current 992 Series. It was always attracting attention. In 1966, a powerful version of this model, the 911 S, was revealed, and a year later the Targa version was introduced. One of 483 soft-window Targa examples, a 1967 Porsche 911S is up for auction.

The Porsche 911S is powered by a replacement 2.0-liter flat-six engine installed in 1969. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on forged 15×4.5” Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

This car was refurbished in 2007 when it was finished in Irish Green. It is in excellent condition, and is equipped with fog lamps, horn grille-mounted driving lights, a brushed stainless-steel targa bar, a black roof panel, a zip-down rear window, a black boot cover and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. .

Inside, the seats are upholstered in brown leather, which also covers the door panels. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 80,258 miles. Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, a wood shift knob, and Coco Mats floor mats.

The car comes with a window sticker, a warranty booklet, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, registration records, refurbishment photos, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

The auction ends on March 23rd and the current highest bid is $95,237 USD.

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1967 Porsche 911S is up for auction

Source: Bring a Trailer

News

Mercedes SL celebrates its 60th birthday

In 1963, Mercedes unveiled its new sports car, the 230 SL, with a chassis based on the W 111 sedan platform but with a 30 cm (11.8 in) shorter wheelbase. It was produced until 1971, in several series, and less than 50k cars left the production lines. Now this significant car in Mercedes history is celebrating its 60th birthday.

Ever since it appeared on the market, the Mercedes 230 SL has been considered one of the most important models in the history of the German manufacturer. In addition, it represented a turning point for Mercedes when it comes to safety. The bonnet, boot lid, door skins and tonneau cover were made of aluminum to reduce weight.

The 230 SL was designed by Friedrich Geiger and was characterized by the clean lines of the classic SL look and the large central star in the radiator grille. An option was a hardtop designed by Paul Barq, which gave it the nickname “Pagoda”. Thanks to the outstanding suspension, powerful brakes and radial tires, the 230 SL had superb handling for its time.

Over time, it was produced in several versions (230 SL, 250 SL, 280 SL), of which the most successful version of the W113 series was the 280 SL, which premiered in 1968. It was powered by a 2.8L 6-cylinder M130 engine with 168 hp (125 kW) and 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) of torque. It reached 62 mph (100 km/h) in 9 seconds with a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).

This sports car also achieved notable results in races, one of which is the victory at the 5,000+ km Spa-Sofia-Liege in 1963. A year later they were third.

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Mercedes SL celebrates its 60th birthday

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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