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Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55

August 23, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Mercedes-AMG recently presented the limited edition Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 with which the company celebrates more than half a century of existence. It is a racing car with a number of improvements compared to the standard GT3.

The car does not meet FIA homologations when it comes to weight, engine, aerodynamics and exhaust system. This means that the car does not have a silencer on the exhaust system, which is mandatory in FIA homologation, so the sound produced by the V8 engine is more powerful.

At first glance, the Edition 55 is indistinguishable from the standard Mercedes-AMG GT3, except for the paint and decals. Inside, carbon fiber seats with protective mesh are adorned with the embroidered inscription “Edition 55 – 1 of 5”. The contrast is made by the dark shade of gray and the carbon accessories. There’s also a Bosch DDU (data display unit), a high-resolution screen that shows information about speed, revs, engine operating temperature and lap times.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 is powered by a 6.3l V8 engine with 650 hp (478 kW). For comparison, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 has almost 100 hp (74 kW) less according to FIA standards. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential transmission in transaxle configuration with multi-disc, limited-slip differential and traction control.

Mercedes-AMG will produce 5 examples of this car. The price of the car is EUR 625,000, without VAT.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

News, Tuning

Shelby GT500 Code Red

August 23, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 2008, the Shelby twin-turbo Code Red appeared, developed in cooperation with the company Nelson’s Racing Engines, which prepared a 5.4-liter V8 engine. However, it was the only example due to the high costs and extreme nature of the car. 14 years later Shelby introduced the Shelby GT500 Code Red.

It is a limited edition that differs visually and powerfully from the standard Shelby GT500. It is painted black with red stripes on the lower part of both doors. It is based on one of its experimental cars that Shelby American introduced 14 years ago. Unlike the standard GT500 Code Red has a slightly different design but also a much more powerful 5.2-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.

The GT500 Code Red received a special equipment package that includes a larger body, upgraded axles, tuned suspension, modified interior, new badges, carbon bonnet, new set of rims, tires, new fuel system, ECU unit and other improvements. All this allows this super powerful car to develop a maximum of 1,300 hp (956 kW) and 780 lb-ft (1,058 Nm) of torque, using E85 Ethanol. Using 93-octane fuel, engine output drops to 1,000 hp (746 kW).

Inside, the seats are upholstered in a combination of black and red leather with white stitching. There are Shelby lettering on the seats and a Code Red logo that can also be seen on the floor mats. The Code Red inscription is also on the door sills. Black leather adorns the door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel is covered with a combination of black leather and Alcantara.

Shelby will produce 10 examples of this super powerful car. The price of the Code Red equipment package is $209,995, without the Shelby GT500.

Source: Shelby

News, Tuning

Remastered Porsche 911 (993) Turbo with 700 hp

August 22, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

After last year’s Porsche 993 Speedster Remastered, American tuner Gunther Werks has unveiled its new work, Project Tornado. It is a remastered Porsche 911 (993) Turbo.

Project Tornado is a modern version of the 911 (993) Turbo model with an ultra-wide body, a unique interior, 700 hp and LED headlights taken from the 993 Speedster. It is equipped with Porsche GT elements that include a carbon body, a new front bumper with larger air intakes, a new splitter, front wheel arches with integrated vents, new side skirts, wide rear wheel arches with large intakes, active suspension, a large rear wing with functional vents for cooling, a new rear bumper, rear fenders with a ram-air intake, a large diffuser and two tailpipes made of Inconel and titanium using a 3D printer.

Inside, the carbon fiber seat buckets are covered in a combination of Alcantara and orange and black leather with orange stitching, while the door panels are made of carbon fiber. The steering wheel is covered with Alcantara, which can also be seen on the dashboard and floor mats.

When it comes to propulsion, Project Tornado is powered by an air-cooled 4.0-liter flat-six twin-turbo engine that in race mode delivers 700 hp (522 kW) and 560 lb-ft (759 Nm) of torque. In standard form, the engine delivers 600 hp (447 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on a set of lightweight 18-inch carbon-magnesium rims, while for safe braking and stopping there are Brembo CCMR brakes.