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Mansory Pugnator based on the Ferrari Purosangue

Mansory is one of the best tuners of luxury cars and supercars, and even the best sometimes make a mistake. That could be said of the company’s latest work based on the Ferrari Purosangue, the Mansory Pugnator.

In September 2022, Ferrari revealed its first SUV, the Purosangue, with which the Maranello-based company sought to attract first-time buyers and younger people. However, Mansory has focused its work more on those with deep pockets. The Pugnator (a name derived from the Latin word for “competitor”) is equipped with a Vermillion Red carbon fiber bodykit, which includes larger intakes on the front bumper that significantly increase downforce on the front axle, wheel arch extensions, fender vents, massive side grilles and fake rear door intakes. At the rear, there is a massive diffuser with four exhaust pipes, a rear grille and a massive rear wing. There are also plenty of fins, creases and air intakes, giving the Pugnator a muscular look.

The interior is upholstered in ivory leather with contrasting red details and carbon inserts. The seats, armrests and door panels have a new perforated pattern, while aluminum pedals, quilted floor mats and Mansory badging are fitted. Also, the tuner offers numerous customization options.

When it comes to the powertrain, Mansory increased the power of the naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine to 755 hp (555 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque by remapping the ECU unit, installing a new exhaust system with flap control and sports catalysts. That’s a significant increase in power compared to the Purosangue, which has 715 hp (526 kW) and 528 lb-ft (716 Nm) of torque. The car sits on new 22″ and 23″ FC.5 one-piece forged wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.

The price of the Mansory Pugnator is not known.

Source: Mansory

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Novitec 296 N-Largo based on the Ferrari 296 GTB

The 296 GTB was the first real Ferrari with just six cylinders on it, and a powerful hybrid car with outstanding performance that hit the market in 2021. It is also a project of many tuners, including one of the best when it comes to cars from the company based in Maranello, Novitec. This tuner introduced the 296 N-Largo based on the Ferrari 296 GTB.

The Bavarian tuner has prepared a special equipment package made of lightweight yet high-strength carbon that takes the 296 GTB to a higher level. These include wide body, mirror caps, ducktail, active spoiler, triangle side window cover, rear cover, rear spoiler, diffuser, rear camera cover, N-Largo rear wing, bonnet, N-Largo trunk lid, N-Largo mirrors . There is an isport spring set, Novitec X KW V5 suspension, hydraulic adjustment combined with X KW V5 suspension, turbo inlet, stainless steel or carbon tailpipes, and sport metal catalytic converters.

When it comes to the interior of the car, Novitec will tailor the cockpit to the personal wishes of the vehicle owner in every detail.

The 296 N-Largo is powered by a 3.0-L hybrid V6 engine that now has 868 hp (638 kW) instead of 830 hp. It may not seem like a big increase in power, but thanks to the aerodynamic upgrade, the car will generate more downforce. It is mounted on 21″ and 22″ NF11 forged wheels and customers have a wide range of color choices.

Source: Novitec

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1991 Ferrari F40 ‘Minty Forty’ is up for auction

The Ferrari F40 is a legend of the Italian and global automotive industry, which was produced from 1987 until 1992, and 1,311 cars left the production line. The desire of many that always attracts attention, especially if it is an utterly unique interpretation, such as this 1991 Ferrari F40 ‘Minty Forty’ that is up for auction.

This F40 left the factory in standard Rosso Corsa and was delivered to a customer in Germany, then later changed several owners until 2021 when the current owner bought it and decided to make it unique. Inspired by the Verde Pallido Ferrari 250 GTO famously built for Sir Stirling Moss.

Although Ferrari does not take kindly to modifications of its cars, this car, chassis 88538, has even been honored with an official Ferrari licensed product in exacting 1:8 and 1:18 scale form, by renowned model-maker Amalgam. It has been maintained by Schaltkulisse since 2022, and since then €43,000 has been spent on repainting to the current colour, replacing the fuel tank, and a major timing belt service.

Ferrari F40 is powered by a longitudinally-mounted 90-degree 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 478 hp (356 kW) and 426 lb-ft (578 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car up to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph (323 km/h). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. At the time of cataloging, the odometer read just over 31,000 km (∼19,300 miles).

The auction will take place August 15 – 17, 2024 in Monterey, and the estimated value of the car is $1,900,000 – $2,500,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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