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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2023 Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar

June 10, 2022 M.K.

Although the current WEC season is underway, some teams are preparing for the next one. Thus, Cadillac announced the design of a new race car with which it will compete in the IMSA championship, in the LMDh class, from next season, and it is the Project GTP Hypercar.

The car is currently in the testing phase and will have its premiere at the 24 Hours Daytone IMSA Championship race in January 2023. The company has confirmed that the hybrid GTP Hypercar car will also take part in the WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans championship next year.

It is known that the Project GTP Hypercar, whose chassis was developed by Dallara, will be powered by a hybrid drivetrain with a 5.5-liter V8 engine. Cadillac expects that the car, whose body detail design is reminiscent of passenger cars, will be a serious opponent in the first season.

Cadillac will not be the only company to announce its participation in endurance races in the LMDh class. Porsche has also prepared its LMDh race car. Porsche LMDh is powered by a turbocharged V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 670 hp (493 kW), because according to current regulations, the car’s power must not exceed 680 hp (500 kW).

Source: Cadillac

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Nardone Porsche 928

June 10, 2022 M.K.

Restomod cars are becoming increasingly popular and Nardone Automotive, with the assistance of the Borromeo / Da Silva design team, has prepared a modified Porsche 928 that was produced from 1978 to 1995. It is designed to, at some point, replace the immortal 911.

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“The elegance and the class of the 928 are the reasons why I’ve been obsessed with this car since an early age. Ignored by many, once you drive it you never go back! This combined with my passion for the restomod movement gave me the idea to create a perfect little sister for all the beautiful 911 resto’s out there. Today I’m proud to share with you the result of the last 3 years of my life: my interpretation of the 928, “it was written in a post on Nardone Automotive instagram profile.

The Porsche 928 is powered by a naturally aspirated V8 engine with 400 hp (298 kW) which is 50 hp more than the most powerful Porsche 928 which had 350 hp (257 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. For a note, the standard 928 is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Nardone Porsche 928 is equipped with adaptive suspension, significantly larger rims made in a retro design, carbon body panels, LED lights and a modern multimedia system compatible with various applications.