The new Mercedes-AMG G63 enjoys a rather unique market standing, being equally popular among luxury car connoisseurs, off-roading enthusiasts, and tuning aficionados. With its latest project, Hofele may as well have been targeting all three groups at once.

Even compared to the earlier HG 63 projects, the Limitless stands out as one of the most opulent and painstakingly detailed. Its exterior is finished in Citrine Brown Magno, a hue that highlights the muscular and boxy body of the G-Class perfectly. Giant 24-inch forged wheels topped by carbon fender flares complement the image nicely, as do carbon mirror housings and fully automatic side steps now spanning the entire length of the sides.

Peek inside, and you will be overwhelmed with orange-tinted Nappa leather and matching Alcantara. Rare inclusions of black and carbon details just about manage to rescue the viewer from sinking into this veritable sea of tangerine.

Hofele said nothing about the power or the pricing, but it did mention a while ago that custom jobs like this one started from €300,000 plus taxes.

You know, it just happens sometimes that someone buys a shiny new Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ only to discover that 612 PS (603 HP / 450 kW) somehow doesn’t feel crazy enough. Some seek professional medical help; others turn to Brabus for an upgrade.

The Brabus 800 you see here benefits from dual high-performance turbochargers rated at 1.6 Bar max, an ECU remap, and carbon-fiber air intakes built into the radiator grille sides. The net result is a power boost of 188 PS (185 hp / 138 kW) and a torque boost of 150 Nm (110 lb-ft), to a total of 800 PS (789 hp / 588 kW) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft).

There is also no avoiding mentioning the high-flow, quad-tip, stainless-steel exhaust system. Brabus says you can easily fine-tune the sound profile using built-in valves, up to the point when you can be obnoxiously loud at 30 km/h (18 mph), but nearly silent when neighbors come after you.

Peek inside our gallery to get an idea of what the tuning package looks like.

Polish car customizer Carlex Design has finished working on another major project, this time around coming up with a truly unique interior for the 800-HP Ferrari 812 Superfast.

The cockpit greets with an abundance of black leather and matching Alcantara, while the seats and the dashboard sport fashionable grey inserts. Elegant stitching and perforation adorns the entire trim even up to the ceiling, where no such detailing is usually found. Plentiful carbon fiber details round things off along with new floor mats and a plaque behind the seats testifying to the uniqueness of this car.

The exterior and the engine stay stock, if you can call a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 “stock”. The wheels get hit with around 800 PS (789 hp / 588 kW) and 718 Nm (530 lb-ft) of torque, taking the coupe from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds. Top speed lies at 340 km/h (211 mph).

Tuner Manhart has announced a run of 10 BMW M2 Competition conversions named the MH2 500. Each car will get new wheels, body kit parts, suspension and power figures.

A control module dubbed the MHtronik raises the power from the usual 410 PS (404 hp / 302 kW) to 518 PS (511 hp / 381 kW). The torque goes from 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) to 700 Nm (516 lb-ft). Given that even the stock car finishes its standard sprint in 4.3 seconds, it should be logical for the tuned one to manage the same in under 4 seconds.

As for the carbon fiber aero kit, it obviously draws inspiration from the M2 CS and includes a front spoiler, a rear diffuser and a trunk lid wing, among other details. Complementing the sporty image are 20-inch wheels and quad exhaust tips.

Body accents probably deserve a special mention. As you may know, Manhart’s signature colors are dull gold on gloss black. In this project, however, the gold makes way to fashionable silver, and the end result is a fair bit less dull. Good job!

nterior novelty boils down to a telemetry display that obstructs the central left air blower and provides real-time drivetrain data in return.

Few remember anymore, but 18 years ago, tuner shop Brabus set off on a doomed crusade to turn the petite Smart Roadster into a no-nonsense tuner car with a V6 under the hood. This is how that story goes.

Smart announced its original Roadster model in 1999, initially landing it with a meager 61-PS (60-hp / 45-kW) engine. The car was plagued with issues, such as unbearably sluggish sequential transmission, hardly any trunk space, slow acceleration, and a roof that you could only open up a bit, much to the frustration of fresh air driving enthusiasts. A coupe version followed shortly thereafter, but couldn’t remedy the situation.

Brabus took the matter in its own hands and announced a spin-off series with stylish aftermarket wheels, new exhaust finishers and a mild performance boost. The roadster version went for €24,950 and the coupe for €26,570. As nice as it looked, few were willing to almost double the €14,990 base price just for a handful of gimmicks.

This is when the German tuner came up with the idea to produce a series of ten ultimate vehicles named the Smart Roadster Brabus V6 Biturbo. Each was to receive a twin-turbo V6 capable of 170 PS (168 hp / 125 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque. A six-speed manual transmission reduced to five gears was tasked with delivering the momentum. The car could hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.8 seconds tuned like this. However, out of the planned ten units, the company only ever built three.

The reason? According to reports, the Brabus V6 Biturbo turned out exorbitantly expensive at €330,000 – and a pain to maintain, on top of that. Can you imagine dismantling the whole engine just to change oil? Well, that’s just one of the highlights.

Watch the full video for a detailed overview of this truly one-of-a-kind project.

The newest 2021 BMW 128ti sees the comeback of the model suffix ‘ti’, which stands for ‘Turismo Internazionale’. Having said that, international travel enthusiasts should probably check out dÄhler’s improved version first.

The Swiss tuner upgrades the stock 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with an ECU tune and a stainless steel exhaust system complete with active valves and ceramic-plated finishers. As a result, the power goes up from 270 to 317 PS (265 – 313 hp; 200 – 233 kW) and the maximum torque from 400 to 500 Nm (295 – 370 lb-ft).

To keep things in check, the company proposes height-adjustable suspension springs and new 20×8 Ultralight alloy wheels. An exception can be made for the braking system, which dÄhler claims is more than adequate straight from the factory.

Those who feel like letting everyone around them know they drive a custom car may opt for a badass-looking front splitter, a massive roof wing and a silver pinstripe decal. Interior gimmicks boil down to the usual – new upholstery, aluminum pedal pads and floor mats say it all.

Watch the video if you would like to learn more about the original 128ti model.

A recent Bring a Trailer ad is offering a 47-year-old Toyota Celica coupe for sale with barely 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of use since restoration. Spare parts, tools, a record and build details are included with the lot.

Bell’s AutoSport workshop based in California carried out the project, stripping the body clean and removing any rust before re-painting it in vivid blue. Additions included a front spoiler, AP Racing mirror caps, Lexan glass, and LED-based lighting all around.

Fashionable 15-inch XXR wheels occupied the arches shod in Nitto NT05 205/50 tires, and the suspension and brakes were reinforced to modern standards. Steering also received its fair share of improvements.

Looking inside, one can find BRAUM bucket seats wrapped in black leather and blue jeans fabric. Aluminum accents can be found on the center console, the dashboard and the door panels, and the steering wheel is a quick-release Momo Prototipo model.

Powering the ride is a somewhat more recent, yet not nearly modern 3S-Ge engine linked to a six-speed manual gearbox and RWD. We do not have the specs, unfortunately.

As you may see, this is not exactly what you would call a pure restoration, so Celica purists should probably look for their dream ride elsewhere. On the other hand, as a modern car with classic looks, this restomod seems to tick all the boxes.

At the beginning of the year, Brabus announced a tuning kit for the latest-gen Mercedes-AMG A45 S, but the pricing details have not been revealed until now.

Getting your own hot hatch with the tuner’s B logo costs €89,131. The price includes taxes in Germany, where you can pay €82,500 for a new BMW M3. Even a Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 comes second at €83,385.

Is there a point in forking over so much for an A-Class? Well, that’s up to your preferences. It’s still a performance car boosted to 450 PS (444 hp / 331 kW) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. It can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) mere 3.7 seconds from the start, which is 0.2s faster than stock. Top speed stays unchanged at 270 km/h (168 mph).

Elsewhere, the A45 S enjoys a 30mm (1.2”) reduction in ride height, 20-inch alloys wrapped in Continental rubber, and a few interior niceties such as aluminum side plates and pedal pads. Rounding things off are the mandatory branded velour mats.

Back when it debuted in 1975, the Porsche 930 Turbo coupe was considered Germany’s fastest production car bar none. Those who still desired more style and individuality for their money went after its modded version, the Rinspeed R69.

Rinspeed had only ever built 12 such cars, putting each one into a body not unlike that of the Ferrari Testarossa, but with Porsche 944-style pop-up headlights and taillights. The sides evolved monstrous gill-like formations, and the rear became wider and more stylistically mature.

The 3.3-liter flat-six intercooled engine under the hood was allowed to stay stock. A four-speed manual transmission hit the wheels with 300 PS (296 hp / 221 kW), getting the sports car from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds – a decent figure even by modern standards.

The 1983 Rinspeed R69 is reported to be in excellent overall condition, with a fresh paint coat and a slightly worn interior. The asking price is £50,000.