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Manhart DP 500 with 512 HP

German tuner company Manhart has unveiled its new project, the Manhart DP 500. The car is based on the Land Rover Defender model and only 10 units will be produced.

Land Rover Defender is an outstanding car from a British manufacturer with satisfactory performance. It is powered by a P400 3.0L inline six-cylinder turbo engine with 395 hp (290 kW) at 5500 rpm and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. However, Manhart engineers increased the output to 512 hp (377 kW) and 524 lb-ft (710 Nm) of torque thanks to a remapped ECU.

Manhart DP 500 is equipped with a new stainless steel exhaust system, with optional carbon or ceramic coated tailpipes, as well as improved brakes (on request) with red calipers. Thanks to the air suspension software or new coupling rods, the car can be lowered to the ground by an additional 30 mm. There are also light gray 24-inch MANHART Forged Line rims wrapped in 295/30 ZR 24 tires. Optionally, 22-inch black Concave One rims wrapped in 295/40ZR22 tires are also available.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in a combination of black leather and silver gray Alcantara with the Manhart logo on the headrest. The same combination was used on the door panels, dashboard, steering wheel, and the rest of the interior.

Source: Manhart

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New Land Rover Defender V8 made by Ares

The Italian company Ares is one of the companies that, due to the increased interest of customers, decided to offer a newly made and significantly modernized British car icon, Land Rover Defender V8.

The Defender V8 is powered by a new 5.3-liter petrol V8 engine that delivers 355 hp (250 kW) and 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) of torque at 4100 rpm. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. It is mounted on a set of 22 inch rims wrapped in 325/55 R22 Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires.

The car is done in a modern design and the square lines pay homage to a timeless off-road icon. The Italian tuner equipped it with an adaptive 35mm suspension lift kit, coil spring with ORAM electronic adjustable shocks, carbon fiber bonnet and widened wings, larger tinted windows, LED lights, single carbon fiber piece housings in which the front lamps are located.

The interior is upholstered in red leather combined with wooden trims. New infotainment system, revised and upgraded air conditioning unit, heating seats, new panoramic glass roof and four electrically operated windows ensure passenger comfort.

When it comes to price, the new Land Rover Defender V8 will not be cheap. Perfectly adapted to modern times, it will cost 235,000 euros.

Source: Ares