A magic pill from Manhart makes the Porsche Cayenne Turbo stronger than the Turbo GT and the Turbo S E-Hybrid both while adding some distinctive visual cues and suspension tweaks.

The twin-turbo’d V8 under the hood gets a couple of upgrade turbochargers, an intercooler, a performance exhaust system and an external ECU. The net result amounts to 807 PS (796 hp / 593 kW) and 1,090 Nm (804 lb-ft) of torque. Driving both axles is a thoroughly reinforced version of the standard eight-speed PDK transmission.

On the outside, you will recognize the so-called Manhart CRT 800 by its signature black-and-gold exterior, air suspension dropped by 35 mm (1.4 inches), and 22-inch alloy wheels. The exterior is not quite there yet, but Manhart says work is in progress on a front splitter and a rear diffuser.

Pricing details remain to go public, but you can already pre-order one.

Famous U.S.-based Ford tuner Shelby American does not export its GT500 model to the UK, but the country has its own talented aftermarket specialists. Meet the Mustang CS850R by Clive Sutton, which outperforms the GT500 in price and looks both.

Thanks to a comprehensive supercharger-based upgrade, the car is churning out 859 PS (850 hp / 634 kW) to the rear wheels. The transmission is strictly six-speed manual, and the torque hits its maximum at 902 Nm (665 lb-ft). Stiff track-ready suspension and an aggressive all-carbon body kit make the car optimal for racing, not daily driving.

In addition to its fancy carbon suit, the muscle supercar boasts color-adjustable LED headlights, a quartet of exhaust tips, and bespoke 20-inch Vossen wheels. The interior comes adorned with Nappa leather and artificial suede.

Pricing begins at £121,000. For a perspective, consider that Clive Sutton is selling an unofficially imported GT500 for £125,000 right now, and that car has less power at 770 PS (760 hp / 567 kW).

Hennessey Performance first mentioned its intentions to transform the Ram TRX into a badass 6x6 truck two years ago, but the production hasn’t begun until this month. Only a dozen units will be built and sold starting at $450,000.

For their investment, buyers will be getting a truly unrivaled, performance-driven three-axle pickup with a body 7,190 mm (283 inches) long, 2,235 mm (88 inches) wide and around 2,100 mm (7 feet) tall.

The custom build uses the original Ram TRX V8 with its 6.2 liters of supercharged displacement, but puts a plethora of upgrades on it to drive the output from the original 712 PS (702 hp / 524 kW) all the way up to 1,026 PS (1,012 hp / 755 kW) and 1,313 Nm (968 lb-ft) of torque. This necessitates replacing most of the engine bay components with upgrade parts.

Elsewhere, the Mammoth 1000 TRX rocks height-adjustable suspension, 20-inch wheels shod in 27-inch all-terrain tires, automatic running boards, and custom touches in the cabin. Hennessey is offering it with a 24-month warranty.

Popular Audi blogger Auditography has tracked down a gorgeous Audi RS 6 Avant in Amsterdam. The car sports a camouflage green finish and comes with an ABT Sportsline tune-up that brings it ever closer to perfection.

While you may not notice it on the first glance, there is a subtle aerodynamic kit installed that consists of a front splitter, side sills, and a two-part roof wing in the back. Custom black wheels fill out the arches, and the suspension is 25-30 mm (1-1.2 inches) lower than stock. Rounding off the look is a quartet of 102mm (4-inch) exhaust tips protruding from under the diffuser.

It can be argued that the RS 6 engine has plenty of power as is, but ABT still takes it further to 700 PS (690 hp / 515 kW) and 880 Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque. Tuned like this, the family hauler sprints 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.1 seconds and maxes out at 322 km/h (200 mph) or close.

ABT has another engine tune on offer that promises 750 PS (740 hp / 552 kW), but may not be legal in some countries due to their strict emission standards.

The car you see here looks very convincingly like a 1969 Shelby GT500, but there is a 2008 Ford Mustang hiding under all the mascara. The unique muscle car just found a new owner who handed over $65,000 for it, much less than the $150,000 price the original commands these days.

The conversion was carried out by Retrobuilt, which has other similar projects in its portfolio. The team had to tear down the entire car and replace the bodywork with all-new, custom-fabricated panels styled after the original Shelby GT500.

Power for the retromod comes from a 4.6-liter engine rated at 306 PS (302 hp / 225 kW) and 434 Nm (320 lb-ft) of torque. There are COMP Thumper camshafts, a cold air intake system and an H-shaped exhaust system with dual Roush mufflers. A five-speed manual transmission drives the wheels through a differential.

The vanilla GT500 (see video) made use of a giant seven-liter Cobra Jet V8 rated even higher than the mill used in this project. However, mushy suspension and capricious handling made it tricky to drive on track, and fuel economy was basically nonexistent.

British car restorer RML has finished building the pilot example of its long-awaited Short Wheelbase, which strives to be the perfect imitation of the legendary Ferrari 250 GT. The car hit the Millbrook Proving Ground for some tests.

From the technical point of view, the restomod runs on Ferrari 550 Maranello chassis and draws power from its 5.5-liter V12. A six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential convey up to 485 PS (478 hp / 357 kW) and 570 Nm (419 lb-ft) of torque to the rear wheels. Thanks to a lightweight all-carbon body, the coupe only needs 4.1 seconds to sprint 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph). The top speed lies at 290 km/h (180 mph).

Pre-orders are already running starting from £1,350,000 before any taxes or options. As prohibitive as the pricing may seem, it still pales in comparison to that of the original 250 GT, sometimes by an order of magnitude.

While few would call the BMW Z4 bland or uninspired, some buyers would still be interested in a more exotic take on the luxury convertible – and Boldmen is happy to deliver. This CR4 model is up for grabs in Germany right now for €207,210, which buys you three used Z4s.

The seller claims it is number six out of 30 units made since mid-2021. The car is finished in black with silver wheels and a red/black leather trim inside. On the whole, the exterior stays recognizable, but there are many custom touches like the new grille, the front fascia and the carbon-fiber bezels around the headlights.

Powering the ride is a standard BMW Z4 M40i six-cylinder engine massaged from its usual 340 PS (335 hp / 250 kW) to 408 PS (402 hp / 300 kW). Tuned like this, the roadster needs 3.9 seconds to sprint to highway speed.

We will admit we like the styling and all, but is it worth €207,210 to you? Let us know in the comments.

Back in the distant 1950s, Ferrari produced 250 road-legal examples of its 250 GT, causing the model to become iconic and sell for crazy seven-digit euro amounts nowadays. Here is an interesting alternative from RML, which breaks your bank rather gently compared to the original.

The SWB replica shares the platform with the original 250 GT, but has stylistic and technical distinctions from it. The headlights have built-in image projectors, the vintage-themed wheels are much wider than anything period-correct, and the side mirrors and exhaust finishers are chrome-coated. The whole body wears a special shade of blue applied on top of as many as three different primers.

RML claims that ninety-nine percent of the bodywork follows original parts with a 2.5mm (0.1”) tolerance. The same cannot be said about the engine, which is a modern 5.5-liter V12 tuned to 479 PS (472 hp / 352 kW) and 568 Nm (419 lb-ft). A six-speed manual transmission sends the torque to the wheels through a limited-slip differential.

A total of 30 such replicas will be made priced from £1.35 million before any options and taxes. The delivery time is estimated at six months.

Many visitors of last year’s SEMA show remembered the stylish and powerful Ford F-100 pickup converted into an EV thanks to Mustang Mach-E donor parts. If you were intrigued about its actual performance and driving experience, here is a great 10-minute video to watch.

Spec-wise, the light grey truck is quite adequately equipped with dual electric motors driving its wheels with 487 PS (480 hp / 358 kW) and 860 Nm (634 lb-ft) of torque. The Ford Mustang Mach-E needs only 3.5 seconds to hit 96 km/h (60 mph) with the same tech, and the Eluminator looks like it needs around four seconds, which is great.

What is less great is the cabin. The idea to transplant Mach-E seats, dashboard and steering wheel into an old truck cab was undeniably clever, and many of us felt like it could offer a modern level of driving comfort, too.

The reality proved different, however, The driver found that the seats were installed too close to the wheel, to an extent where he could accidentally touch the wheel with his knees. The visibility wasn’t great, and the steering wheel was obscuring the digital dash screen.

Ford said it was not interested in building restomods like this one, but making your own one – and getting it right this time – should pose no particular challenge. The company sells Mach-E motors at around $4,100 apiece, although you will also have to source a battery and electronics from a vendor that has them in stock.

German tuner DMC has presented its own vision of Ferrari’s 296 GTB sports car, a plug-in hybrid that has yet to debut later this year. The team promises us an 80-hp power boost along with an aerodynamically optimized body kit.

Starting with the former, we know that the standard 296 GTB model will pack a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 rated at 662 PS (653 hp / 487 kW). An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission will carry the momentum to the wheels assisted by an inbuilt electric motor with 168 PS (166 hp / 124 kW) of its own.

The DMC Squalo (Italian for ‘Shark’) is expected to put another 80 horses under the hood and thus ramp up the system output to 900 PS (888 hp / 662 kW).

Moving on to the body kit, it will include a diffuser, a rear wing, a front spoiler and side skirts. The tuner claims the kit offers a combined benefit of custom looks and improved downforce.

Prices remain to be announced, but it is official that the Squalo will be available for your crypto coins, should you have any. If you find it outside of your price range, consider the more affordable digital art and NFT options.