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Hurtan Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition

May 5, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1991, Juan Hurtado González founded the Spanish automobile company, Hurtan Automóviles. The company produces retro-styled cars, and their latest work is the Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition.

The Grand Albaycin is powered by a 1.5-liter ND MX-5 engine with 132 hp (97 kW). Those who want more power can get Mazda’s 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 184 hp (135 kW). For the first time, a model based on the Mazda MX-5 was introduced in early 2021, based on the ND generation and inspired by classic British sports cars. The unique design begins at the front with a pair of round lights and daytime running lights, and there is also an accented radiator grille with vertical chrome slats. Pontoon fenders are located front and rear. This model is finished in blue metallic.

Hurtan plans to produce just 30 examples of the Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition, but it has not been specified whether each will be identically configured. It is mounted on a set of silver rims with retro design spokes.

The price of the car has not been announced, but if we consider that the standard Grand Albaycin costs 59,000 EUR, we assume that buyers will have to reach deeper into their pockets.

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Hurtan Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition

Source: Hurtan

Tuning

MHX5 700 based on the BMW M5 M

May 5, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

BMW M5 M is one of the best SUV models of the Bavarian company, with outstanding performance. However, for those who want more German tuner Manhart has introduced the MHX5 700 based on this car.

The car is finished in gray and numerous decorative strips in matte black and strikingly bright red, now give a more aggressive look. It is equipped with carbon elements such as a front spoiler, front air intake inserts, radiator grille kidneys, a rear diffuser, several skirt extensions and a two-piece spoiler under the rear window, two-piece side skirts and front wing accessories, exhaust pipes from BMW’s M Performance Parts, carbon mirror covers and a carbon spoiler on the roof.

The interior of the car has not been changed. The seats are upholstered in black leather, which also covers the door panels, dashboard, central console, and the multifunctional three-spoke steering wheel. New floor mats and gearshift paddles as well as carbon steering wheel trims were added.

The MHX5 700 is powered by a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine with 730 (537 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. This significant increase in power was achieved thanks to the MHtronik powerbox and the installation of a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control. As a reminder, the BMW M5 M has 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It sits on a set of Silk Matt Black 23″ Classic-Line Y-Spoke wheels wrapped in 315/25 ZR23 tires.

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Source: Manhart

Auctions

2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 Conversion up for auction

May 4, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 2013, Mercedes introduced a six-wheel drive street-legal offroad vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6. This extreme car was produced until 2015, and 100 examples left the production lines. However, there is one for sale that is not genuine, the 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 Conversion.

The owner bought the car last year and sent it to the experts at Apocalypse Manufacturing in Florida. This company is known for its “wild2 6×6 creations, some of which are based on the Jeep Gladiator. The engineers did their best to make the car look like a real G63 6×6, and they really did a great job. The modified G63 is equipped with three portal axles and it is taller than the owner supplied vehicle.It is mounted on a set of 22” Fuel rims wrapped in Nitto Ridge Grappler tires.. The difference, compared to the original G63 6X6 is that this one is slightly shorter and doesn’t have as much cargo space .

The car is finished in black and equipped with an AMG front bumper with air inlets, a Kevlar-finished brush guard, a roll bar, rain-sensing wipers, running boards, LED lighting, a swing-away tailgate, an AMG Performance exhaust system with twin side-exit outlets, and red-painted AMG calipers over cross-drilled discs at all six wheels.

The Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 Conversion is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine with 577 hp (424 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Designo Mystic Red leather with black accents, and red leather also covers the door panels, dashboard and center console. Additional equipment includes three-zone automatic climate control, multicolor ambient lighting, a sunroof, Burmester audio, and COMAND infotainment with navigation. Driver aids consist of Distronic automatic distance control, blind spot assist, Parktronic, lane keeping assist, and a reverse-view camera. The clock reads 40,310 miles.

The Carfax report shows the aforementioned accident. The car comes with service records and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on May 8 and the current highest bid is $100,000 USD.

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