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Aston Martin Valour

In 1913, Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford founded a company that would be the predecessor of the British car manufacturer we now know as Aston Martin. Celebrating more than a century of existence, Aston Martin has introduced a new model, the Aston Martin Valour.

Its carbon body is finished in green, and in Aston Martin’s Q department they have already prepared a palette of additional body colors and numerous optional elements for the body and in the cabin, and customers will have many options for personalization. It sits on unique 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tires.

Valour is powered by a 5.2L twin-turbo V12 engine with 705 hp (518 kW) and 555 lb-ft (753 Nm) of torque. It will be the last Aston Martin model to be powered by a V12 engine. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission and a mechanical limited-slip differential. It is equipped with 410/360 mm (front/back) carbon-ceramic brakes, new suspension with adaptive shock absorbers and stabilizers.

Only 110 examples will be produced, and production begins these days. The first deliveries to customers are planned for the fourth quarter. Performance data have not yet been published, and the Valour without options from the Q department costs more than 975,000 euros.

Source: Aston Martin

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2023 Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina

In 2019, Pininfarina presented the Battista electric model developed in cooperation between Rimac Automobile and Pininfarina, and production began three years later. Now, paying tribute to legendary driver Nino Farina, the company has unveiled the Battista Edizione Nino Farina.

Emilio Giuseppe Farina, also known as Giuseppe Antonio “Nino” Farina, was the first official Formula One World Champion in 1950. In his career, he achieved 20 podiums, 5 victories, 5 pole positions, and 5 fastest laps. His uncle was Battista Farina, founder of Pininfarina.

This beast is finished in Rosso Niro decorated with Bianco Sestriere white and Iconia Blu blue details. The upper parts of the doors and the roof are black, while the housings of the side mirrors are made of carbon. Unique gold rims and number 01 complete the exterior design.

Inside, the seats are upholstered differently, one in black/white leather with a Pininfarina logo on the headrest, while the other is in black Alcantara with an “01” badge on the headrest. The dashboard and central console are covered in black leather with red stitching.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is powered by four electric motors with a total power of 1,877 hp (1,380 kW) and 1,726 lb-ft (2,340Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push this supercar to 62 mph in just 1.86 seconds, 124 mph in 4.76 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h). It is equipped with a 120 kWh battery and has a range of 483 kilometers.

Battista Edizione Nino Farina will be produced in only 5 copies. The price is not known, but if we consider that the Pininfarina Battista costs $2.2 million, this model could cost more than that.

Source: Automobili Pininfarina

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Mercedes S-Class as a luxury sports car

In 2020, Mercedes presented the W223 S-Class based on the second-generation MRA platform, which uses a four-link front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension. It is a powerful sedan for which the German company SMN Motors has prepared a special equipment kit and more power.

The carbon body kit includes a front splitter, intake bezels, side mirror housings, trunk spoiler and rear diffuser, a new stainless steel exhaust system, and 22-inch wheels. The brake calipers are in Royal Mint color, and the same shade was chosen for the upholstery in the interior. The S-Class is upholstered in a combination of Nappa leather and Alcantara covering the seats, door panels, dashboard, center console, steering wheel, pillars and roof. Also, customers can choose another color if they don’t like Royal Mint. For those who want a more luxurious interior, there is an LED ceiling.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mercedes S-Class S580 4Matic is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine that now delivers 592 hp (435 kW) and 605 lb-ft (820 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard S-Class has 496 hp (370 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque.

Source: SMN Motors

Mercedes S-Class as a luxury sports car

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