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Hurtan Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition

In 1991, Juan Hurtado González founded the Spanish automobile company, Hurtan Automóviles. The company produces retro-styled cars, and their latest work is the Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition.

The Grand Albaycin is powered by a 1.5-liter ND MX-5 engine with 132 hp (97 kW). Those who want more power can get Mazda’s 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 184 hp (135 kW). For the first time, a model based on the Mazda MX-5 was introduced in early 2021, based on the ND generation and inspired by classic British sports cars. The unique design begins at the front with a pair of round lights and daytime running lights, and there is also an accented radiator grille with vertical chrome slats. Pontoon fenders are located front and rear. This model is finished in blue metallic.

Hurtan plans to produce just 30 examples of the Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition, but it has not been specified whether each will be identically configured. It is mounted on a set of silver rims with retro design spokes.

The price of the car has not been announced, but if we consider that the standard Grand Albaycin costs 59,000 EUR, we assume that buyers will have to reach deeper into their pockets.

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Hurtan Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition

Source: Hurtan

Tuning

MHX5 700 based on the BMW M5 M

BMW M5 M is one of the best SUV models of the Bavarian company, with outstanding performance. However, for those who want more German tuner Manhart has introduced the MHX5 700 based on this car.

The car is finished in gray and numerous decorative strips in matte black and strikingly bright red, now give a more aggressive look. It is equipped with carbon elements such as a front spoiler, front air intake inserts, radiator grille kidneys, a rear diffuser, several skirt extensions and a two-piece spoiler under the rear window, two-piece side skirts and front wing accessories, exhaust pipes from BMW’s M Performance Parts, carbon mirror covers and a carbon spoiler on the roof.

The interior of the car has not been changed. The seats are upholstered in black leather, which also covers the door panels, dashboard, central console, and the multifunctional three-spoke steering wheel. New floor mats and gearshift paddles as well as carbon steering wheel trims were added.

The MHX5 700 is powered by a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine with 730 (537 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. This significant increase in power was achieved thanks to the MHtronik powerbox and the installation of a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control. As a reminder, the BMW M5 M has 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It sits on a set of Silk Matt Black 23″ Classic-Line Y-Spoke wheels wrapped in 315/25 ZR23 tires.

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MHX5 700 based on the BMW M5 M

Source: Manhart

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2023 Alpine A110 Pikes Peak

At the end of June, the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race will take place, in which Alpine will participate for the first time with the super powerful Alpine A110 Pikes Peak.

The specially developed coupe was built exclusively for this race and has already undergone testing at Lurcy-Levis in France, while further testing will be carried out in the south of the country before heading to Colorado Springs for the challenge event.

The A110 Pikes Peak features a two-piece rear wing, a prominent front splitter with large side deflectors, while a central fin sits above the roof hatch that supplies air to the powerful engine. There are deflectors on the sides of the diffuser, which together form part of a larger aerodynamic package that includes a new rear spoiler and redesigned door sills.

This car, weighing only 950 kg, is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 500 hp (373 kW). That’s a huge amount of horsepower when you consider that the same engine powers the Renault Megane RS, which has 300 hp (221 kW) and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h).

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb track is 19.93 kilometers long and consists of 156 turns. The start is at an altitude of 2,865 meters, while the end is at an altitude of 4,303 meters.

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2023 Alpine A110 Pikes Peak

Source: Alpine