Bertone Mantide

Bertone Mantide which is based on the 2009 Corvette ZR1 has been revealed by STILE BERTONE. Bertone Mantide which previously teased under the Project M name, will be unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

Bertone Mantide may reach its top speed up to 351 km/h (217mph) and 62 mph in 3.2 seconds acceleration time.

Bertone Mantide features light-weight carbon fibber racing seats, FIA regulation triangulated roll cage, and also 4pt racing harness.

Bertone Mantide is around 100 kg lighter and has 25% (Cd 0.298) less drag. While for its design, it has been influenced by Formula One and aerospace technology.

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Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Mercedes GL500

Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Mercedes GL500 is the third project which will be limited to only 20 units that has been unveiled by Carlsson and Etienne Aigner.

Powered by an upgraded 5.4 liter DOHC V8 engine, Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Mercedes GL500 can outputs 456 hp (335 kW) and 640Nm of torque.

Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Mercedes GL500 gets extra 77 hp and 110 Nm of torque with a remapped ECU, high-lift camshafts, gas-flowed cylinder-heads, and a free-flow exhaust system with metal catalytic converters.

Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Mercedes GL500 price will starts at 228,500 Euros and features new side skirts, wider wheel arches, a larger front grill, a two-tone paint job, and also a new bonnet.

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Renault Megane Trophy 2009

The 2009 Renault Megane Trophy has been unveiled at the Paris Auto Show and is on track for the 2009 World Series by Renault. Powered by a mid-rear V6 3.5 24V engine, the 2009 Renault Megane Trophy developing 360 hp and 390 Nm of torque.

The 2009 Renault Megane Trophy features a new body design inspired by the new coupe, and comes equipped with a six-speed sequential gearbox, a semi-automatic with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift gearshift, and also a limited slip differential.

The company claims the new 2009 Renault Megane Trophy will be able to pull similar lap times to those of the Porsche GT3.

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