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Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition

For the last 20 years of the 20th century, an annual off road competition called the Camel Trophy has been held. Land Rover dedicated a special version of the Defender Trophy Edition to this competition.

The car is based on the Defender 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE model and the exterior is inspired by off-road vehicles. Only 220 copies of the Defender Trophy Edition will be produced and will be sold exclusively in North America. All specimens are colored yellow. The original Camel logo has been replaced with a new one, to avoid copyright issues. The logo is placed on both doors.

The Defender Trophy Edition is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder P400 engine and a 48-volt hybrid system. Total engine power is 397 hp (292 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. The car is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and has all-wheel drive. Off road equipment such as air springs, electronically controlled differential, 360-degree cameras, etc., is an integral part of standard equipment. It reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 129 mph (208 km / h).

Each buyer will have the opportunity to take part in an adventure with on and off road challenges. The competition will be held in North Carolina and the winner of the competition will have the opportunity to participate in the Land Rover Trophy competition in England. The starting price of each unit will be $ 91,000.

Source: Land Rover

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Porsche 911 Turbo S “One of a Kind” Pedro Rodriguez

Fifty years ago, the best Mexican driver ever, Pedro Rodriguez, lost his life in an accident at a race in Germany. In his honor, Porsche produced a special copy of the 911, the Porsche 911 Turbo S “One of a Kind” Pedro Rodriguez.

Pedro Rodriguez has died at the age of 31, and in his rich career he has achieved many victories such as 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Daytona (4 wins), Formula 1 Grand Prix (2 wins) and many others. In one part of his career he was the driver of a Porsche and in his honor they produced this special model.

“Pedro Rodríguez continues to be the Latin American driver who has given Porsche the most triumphs and joy. With this unique car in the world we want to pay tribute to a unique, irreplaceable driver, an idol of the past and a legend of today, ”says George Wills, CEO of Porsche Latin America.

The car was done in the colors used at the time Rodriguez achieved the most victories by driving a Porsche 917 KH.

Director of Porsche Mexico, Camilo San Martin, says: “This configuration, with these specific details and equipment, has been locked in the Porsche configurator, as well as in the production system, so that this car is literally unrepeatable.”

The special Porsche 911 Turbo S is powered by a 650 hp 6-cylinder biturbo boxer engine. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

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Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard 4Matic

The Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard 4Matic is a new V12 model coming from Mercedes. It is a luxury armored vehicle with a long wheelbase and VPAM VR10 certification.

The car is suitable for heads of state and high-ranking politicians as well as public figures looking for a high level of protection. It will be offered with 4 or 5 seats.

The S680 Guard is based on the S-Class, but engineers have completely replaced the body with new parts resistant to provide the highest level of protection. 6-inch thick hydraulic windows have been installed. The transmission and steering have been modified to more easily handle a weight of 9,259 pounds (4,200 pounds). Michelin PAX run-flat tires have also been installed that allow the vehicle to cross 19 miles (30 kilometers) after a puncture.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in the finest leather and wood trim. The car is equipped with a fire extinguishing system, a multitude of airbags and a fresh air system. A new touchscreen infotainment console and a digital instrument cluster have been installed.

The S680 is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 604 hp and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Due to the weight of about 4.2 tons, the maximum speed of the vehicle is electronically limited to 118 mph (190 km / h).

It takes 51 days to make one car, and the price of one unit is $ 650,000 (€ 547,400).

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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