News, Tuning

MANHART SL 800 R based on Mercedes-AMG SL

After the recently introduced MH7 400d, Manhart has now taken the all-time classic Mercedes-AMG SL 63 as the basis for the MANHART SL 800 R. Although with impressive performance, the engineers of the German tuner Manhart believe that this machine can offer much more.

MANHART SL 800 R based on Mercedes-AMG SL

Manhart Performance has released only two photos of this car. The SL 800 R is adorned with a standard Manhart black body design with a golden decal set on both sides of the car as well as the entire length of the body. It is equipped with a modified suspension with which the vehicle is additionally lowered, turbochargers, intercooler and carbon intake.

Under the hood is a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine with 800 hp (588 kW) and more than 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. This is significantly more than the standard Mercedes-AMG SL which has 577 hp (424 kW) and 590 (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission. Reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km / h).

Manhart Performance did not announce the price of the upgrade kit, but said they have started accepting orders.

Source: Manhart Performance

News

Aptera is delaying delivery until 2023-2024

At the end of 2020, Aptera Motors has introduced an interesting solar-powered electric vehicle with a range of 1,600 kilometers. It is an Aptera 3, an electric three-wheeler with an elegant design.

The vehicle has a lightweight construction and an incredibly low air resistance of just 0.13. It uses only 100 Wh of energy per 1.6 kilometers. However, future owners began to talk about the problem of delivery of their vehicles. On social media, rumors have surfaced that Aptera vehicles ordered for this year will be delivered in 2023 or 2024. What is the reason for the delay in delivery?

Aptera Motors stated that there were no problems with the production, but that the delivery was postponed due to the customer’s specific choice of configuration, date of reservation and place where he lives. “The goal is to begin shipping to our first customers the Paradigm Edition in 2022, followed by as many customers in the U.S. as possible in 2023 until we increase the number to 40 per day,” the statement said.

The company said that their priority is to make the highest quality solar electric vehicle, and that they will contact each customer individually. Buyers outside the United States have to wait until 2024.

Source: Aptera Motors

Auctions, News

2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series

Auction house “Bring a Trailer” has announced the sale of 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series. It is a limited edition that was produced in only 500 copies, of which 200 for the North American market. This example has only 575 miles on the odometer.

2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series for sale

The car is finished in Golden Yellow Metallic (M1P), and is equipped with a front axle lift system, a black convertible soft top with gray stripes, a speed-activated rear spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, adjustable suspension.

Inside, electrically adjustable heated / ventilated front seats are upholstered in black leather with gold-yellow contrasting stitching and an embroidered logo on the header. There’s also a Porsche Command Module with navigation, a Burmester sound system, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel and a Sport Chrono package.

Under the hood is a biturbo 3.8-liter six-cylinder flat engine with 607 hp (446 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a seven-speed PDK transmission. It is mounted on 20-inch alloy wheels with central locking wrapped in 245/35 (front) and 305/30 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires. For safe braking and stopping, there are Porsche Ceramic Composite brakes with black calipers.

The car comes with original documentation, an Exclusive Series car cover and an accompanying bag, and a Carfax Report. The auction ends on February 20, and currently the highest bid is $ 100,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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