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Auto Express
a day ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Mercedes has nearly 1,000bhp, courtesy of Brabus
You're looking at the Brabus 1000, a modified version of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe that comes with a collection of styling and technical upgrades, and some colossal performance figures. Brabus has not announced any prices for its new two-door flagship, but given that the car on which it's based already costs well over £185,000, we suspect it'll be another big number. Advertisement - Article continues below The company's modifications to the Porsche 911 rival run deep, including a heavy update of AMG's twin-turbocharged V8 engine. It has been enlarged from 4.0 to 4.5 litres, plus two new turbochargers with higher boost pressures have been fitted. However, the car's headline power figure isn't derived from just a V8 engine, because Brabus has based the 1000 on the GT 63 S E Performance, which pairs a 197bhp electrified rear axle with the traditional petrol engine. As such, this would mean the V8 engine develops around 800bhp in order to create the total output of 1000hp (987bhp), from which the car's name is derived. This is the same powertrain used in the four-door Brabus Rocket 1000, which produces 1,820Nm of torque. However, to protect the nine-speed automatic transmission, it is limited to 'only' 1,620Nm in the new model. Brabus quotes a 0-62mph time of 2.6 seconds for the 1000, which is about 0.2 seconds faster than the AMG model it's based on, and its top speed is electronically limited to 198mph. The 1000 also features a range of styling upgrades, most of which are made from carbon fibre. These include new splitters, spoilers and wings, while the grille also features new inserts on either side, plus there's a new set of staggered 21 and 22-inch wheels. There's no detail on any updates to the chassis, aside from a new height-adjustable suspension. How this works with AMG's hydraulically-interconnected dampers, if they are still fitted, remains to be seen. If, however, you're in the market for a high performance AMG model, make sure to check out Auto Express's online marketplace . Brabus has also been busy inside the car, reupholstering much of the cabin and replacing many of the existing trim pieces with either gloss carbon or red anodised aluminium. Our dealer network has 1,000s of great value new cars in stock and available now right across the UK. Find your new car…
Forbes
a day ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
How Everrati Rebuilds Classic Cars As High-End Electric Vehicles
Everatti re-engineers and rebuilds models such as Porsche 911 into an electric vehicle. U.K.-based Everrati is turning classic internal combustion cars into electric vehicles. Founder and CEO Justin Lunny has a background in tech, including software. But he also has an interest in autos. 'I've been passionate about anything with four wheels,' Lunny said in an interview. He said he got the idea for Everrati in 2018, when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drove an especially built electric Jaguar following their royal wedding. 'We are a business that takes iconic vehicles and remanufactures them,' Lunny said. 'We're selling the dream.' Depending on model, an Everrati can cost anywhere from about $250,000 to more than $500,000. Everrati offers electric versions of the Land Rover Series IAA, Porsche 911 (964),Mercedes-Benz W11 SL 'Pagoda,' and the GT40, a supercar Ford Motor Co. originally developed to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of LeMans in the 1960s. The company begins with a 'donor car,' an original version. Most Everrati customers don't own an original. So, Everrati will acquire one for an additional fee. The donor car 'is stripped back to the chassis,' Lunny said. The donor car also is treated to ensure there's no rust. The donor car 'is rebuilt back up.' Lunny said Everrati engages in thousands of hours of engineering. 'We're really re-engineering that vehicle.' Brakes and suspension systems are upgraded. New audio systems are installed. The cars are equipped with Everrati's proprietary software. Each Everrati takes about a year to build. 'To the outside eye, it looks like a beautifully restored vehicle,' the CEO said. Everrati was founded in 2019, with the first deliveries a few years later. The company doesn't disclose precise sales statistics but Lunny said it has sold between 20 and 30 EVs to date. 'We almost tripled our sales this year from last.' The company has multiple manufacturing centers, including one in the U.S., which handles output of the Porsche cars. 'Things like tariffs are less problematic,' The CEO said. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has levied tariffs on an array of products, including vehicles and automotive parts. Tariffs are paid by importers. Everrati's board advisors include Andy Palmer, a former CEO of Aston Martin. The company's models have an obviously high price point. Still, Lunny said there is a market. Everrati is working on additional vehicle programs. 'We're busier than we've ever been,' the CEO said. 'It is a lifestyle proposition.'
Auto Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Porsche 911 Speedster promises thrills as it keeps its GT3 heart
A brand-new version of the Porsche 911 Speedster has been spied testing with a collection of elements that give away its identity. We expect that it'll be the brand's latest Heritage Design special edition, arriving some time later this year or early next. It's not often that Porsche pairs one of its high-revving GT3 engines with a convertible bodystyle, but every generation or so it does just that with this limited-run and highly sought-after model. The first element that gives away the new Speedster's identity is the rear bumper, which features the same centrally mounted twin pipes as the GT3. This suggests that under the unique engine cover is a 4.0-litre flat-six engine that's naturally aspirated and connected to either a seven-speed dual-clutch or six-speed manual transmission. These gearboxes are also unique to the GT3 models and its derivatives. Advertisement - Article continues below Look closer and you'll see that more of the bodywork is shared with the latest 992.2-generation GT3, including the front bumper and vented bonnet. The front wings and their air-foils ahead of the front wheels are borrowed from the 911 ST, and like the bonnet are made of lightweight carbon fibre. The ultra-geeky will also note the traditional pull-style handles, which suggest the doors are also from the 911 S/T. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The windscreen and folding fabric roof look to be the same as those fitted on regular 911s, instead of the lowered-windscreen arrangement found on previous Speedsters. This is due to tough crash-safety regulations in the USA, and the costs associated with developing a new folding roof mechanism. Inside, we expect to see a collection of elements from the latest 992.2-generation GT3, including its unique carbon-fibre bucket seats and the latest digital interfaces – potentially with unique graphics in the same style as the green dial font on former Heritage Design models. As always with Porsche's Heritage Design cars, the Speedster will launch with a unique livery, plus a launch colour and trim package that might reference an iconic model from the past. The last Speedster, specifically of the 991.2 era, featured a Guards Red exterior colour, matching that of the original 930-generation Speedster alongside a more contemporary GT Silver option. These are rare cars, so while it might be tricky to find a Speedster, make sure you check out our other Porsche 911 listings through Auto Express Find a Car. The Speedster has never been an inexpensive 911, and we suspect it'll be the same this time around. A price well over £200,000 is expected, making it a good £50,000 more than the standard GT3. Now you can buy a car through our network of top dealers around the UK. Search for the latest deals… Find a car with the experts Hyundai reduces prices across its entire EV range Hyundai reduces prices across its entire EV range Korean brand acts swiftly to cut prices on all its electric cars, amid confusion over Government's grant scheme Congestion Charge EV exemption removal to generate over £75million per year Congestion Charge EV exemption removal to generate over £75million per year TfL is planning to raise the Congestion Charge to £18, and EV drivers will have to pay too Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's new model will be developed in double-quick time, and it'll be built in Europe to avoid China tariffs
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Watch: Oops! Super rare Porsche 911-based RUF falls off car carrier
In what can only be described as a major 'oops', an extremely rare Porsche 911-based RUF fell off a car carrier when delivered back to its owner in San Francisco, California, following its return from RUF's headquarters in Germany, where it was freshly painted in black. So, how exactly did this accident happen? Well, this RUF Yellowbird's rear wheels weren't correctly fixed to the transporter. So, upon delivery, it rolled off the 2.4m-tall ramp and hit the ground. According to footage circulating online (watch the footage shared by Spike Feresten on Instagram below), only the rear bumper and exhaust touched the ground. However, the car was wedged between the ramp and the ground. John Clay Wolf wrote on Instagram: 'Sitting with a friend when he gets the call that his customer's RUF Yellowbird fell off the trailer. The guy had just sent the car back to Germany to have it painted black. It makes it all the way home to SF [San Francisco], then the driver forgets to block the tires – and this happens.' Based on the 993-generation Porsche 911, the CTR Yellowbird is one of the rarest models ever built by RUF – the car you see here being one of only 29 sold. As such, it's an extremely sought-after collector's car. In 2025, one example sold for $6m – a whopping R107m at the current exchange rate – under the gavel. The RUF CTR Yellowbird was the world's fastest production car when it was introduced in the late 1980s, with its 3.4-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engine's 345kW peak power output allowing it to reach a top speed of 343km/h. A 1998 CTR 2 Sport is now heading to Broad Arrow Auctions' 2025 Monterey auction event, and is expected to fetch between R55.5m and R64.75m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spike Feresten (@spikeferesten) Browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Oops! Super Rare Porsche 911-Based RUF Falls Off Car Carrier appeared first on CAR Magazine.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Teen daughter finds bloody footprints at home before grim discovery
As Fabio Sementilli sat on his patio by the pool he had no idea time was running out xxxx After a successful career as an international celebrity hair stylist, Fabio Sementilli became a vice president at Coty, one of the world 's largest beauty companies. Canadian-born Fabio's creativity and personality made him a well-liked executive, and he was also admired for making everyone feel like they were important. Fabio, 49, and his second wife, Monica, lived in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, in a $2 million home with their two teenage daughters. Fabio also had a son from a previous relationship. Monica and Fabio had been married almost 20 years and enjoyed hosting friends by their pool. It appeared they had a loving marriage, but then tragedy struck. On 23 January 2017, Fabio's youngest daughter arrived home to find bloody footprints. Then she found her dad in a pool of blood with several knife wounds. Distraught, she called 911 and tried to stop the bleeding. Fabio had been watching television and smoking a cigar on his poolside patio and had been violently attacked from behind with an eight-inch hunting knife. He had seven stab wounds to the neck, chest and thigh, and his femoral and carotid arteries were cut. Paramedics couldn't save him. At first it appeared that he had been the victim of a brutal home invasion, as there had been a few in the area targeting wealthy homes. Fabio's Porsche 911 had been stolen and used as a getaway car, although it was quickly found abandoned nearby. A bedroom had been ransacked but the police were suspicious as Fabio was still wearing his $8,000 Rolex watch. The home had CCTV but when investigators went to look at the footage, they noticed the digital video recorder in the garage had been taken. It wasn't an obvious place to find it – and why spend time looking for that, rather than taking other things in the house that were worth a lot of money? Monica Sementilli held a memorial for her husband at the house, days after his death, on the very patio where Fabio had died. People were suspicious of a man with a bandage on his hand who was there with her. A neighbour took a photo of him and forwarded it to the police. Investigators were getting closer to the unidentified man. Blood had been found at the crime scene and in the stolen Porsche. When it was put into the criminal database,there was a match: Robert Baker. He was a convicted sex offender, who had a conviction for acts with a minor. He had also appeared in adult sex films. Baker was now a racquetball instructor at the local fitness club that Sementilli attended and had coached her. Further investigation showed they were having an affair. The community was shocked when Sementilli and Baker were arrested six months after Fabio's death. Another man, Christopher Austin, 39, was also arrested. He was a parole and probation officer dealing with at-risk youth in Oregon. Motivated by money The police determined that Sementilli was the mastermind behind the plot to kill Fabio and that she had left the door unlocked so that Baker and Austin, who Baker had recruited, could enter the house and murder Fabio. The motive was suggested to be a $1.6 million life insurance policy. With Sementilli's family being Italian-Catholic, divorce wasn't an option. As the case unfolded, it became more shocking and more salacious. It was revealed that Baker and Sementilli had an extremely physical relationship, and she had even sent him a naked photo on the day of Fabio's Toronto funeral. The media dubbed her the 'naked widow'. Baker also said Sementilli shaved his initials into her pubic hair and called him 'master' and 'maestro'. He admitted that when they were in cells that were visible to each other, he instructed the widow to partially undress and perform a sexual act, which she did. Officers monitored their correspondence in prison, where the pair used code words and encouraged sex acts that they called 'jailing'. At one point, the police seized a toothpaste tube with Baker's semen in it that he was going to send Sementilli. The intention for it was never revealed. In July 2023, Baker, 63, entered a no contest plea and was sentenced to life without parole. In January this year, Austin pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and received 16 years to life in prison. At the trial, he said that although he hadn't had anything to do with her, Baker had told him Sementilli wanted Fabio 'gone'. At Sementilli's trial this year, the prosecution said she and her lover had plotted to kill Fabio so they would get the life insurance payout. On the day of the killing, the pair traded 95 messages through an encrypted messaging app called Viber. The jury saw video evidence of Sementilli watching a live feed of the house shortly before the stabbing to ensure Baker had a clear path to her husband. Baker was called by the defence team, and he testified that Sementilli didn't know about the plot to kill Fabio. 'I murdered him because I wanted her,' he testified. 'She had nothing to do with it.' He said the plan was his because he wanted to be with her. A liar and a cheat The prosecution said she was the mastermind. 'She's a liar, she's a manipulator, she's a cheater and everything that comes out of her mouth has to be taken with a large grain of salt. Large enough so that you could choke on it,' they said. The jury agreed. Sementilli was convicted of murder and allegations involving financial gain and 'murder while lying in wait'. In June this year, Sementilli, 53, was sentenced and there were emotional statements from those who mourned Fabio. 'The person responsible wasn't a stranger but the woman we had welcomed into our family for over 20 years,' Fabio's sister Loretta Picillo told the judge. 'We treated her like family, and she betrayed all of us. "Monica walked out knowing full well that within minutes her husband Fabio would be viciously attacked and held down. Only a demon could orchestrate the murder of a loving husband and savagely time it so her own daughter would come home and find her father's lifeless body lying in a pool of blood." Sementilli got life without the possibility of parole. Her two daughters continue to maintain her innocence. Fabio's death was the result of a scandalous love triangle that he didn't know he was part of. The talented stylist had his life cut short by the woman he loved, in the home he should have been safe in.
