TLC (1999)
Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer, DLS – Turbo, 2023. Singer have presented 2 new cars in their Dynamics & Lightweighting Study series based on 964 air-cooled 911 models made between 1989 and 1994. The car in Blood Orange has been specified by its owner to emphasize track performance, featuring a high-downforce rear wing with adjustable upper element and a track-oriented front fascia with larger splitter. The car in Moet Blanc has been specified by its owner to be road-focused, including an aero-optimized rear ducktail spoiler and road-oriented front fascia which reduce drag. Both are powered by 3.8 litre, 4-valves per cylinder flat-six engines with twin turbochargers, electric wastegates, air-to-water intercooling and a horizontally mounted, electrically powered fan. This evolution of the engine developed for DLS restorations enables power outputs over 700 HP at more than 9000 rpm.
Mugen Honda Accord 2.0Si XB4, 1987. Mugen was set up in 1973 by Hirotoshi Honda, the son of Honda Motor Company founder Soichiro Honda, initially offering special parts for Honda's motocross bikes. As Honda's range expanded in the 1970s so did Mugen's range of tuning parts. For the 3rd generation Accord, Mugen offered aero parts, suspension, exhaust manifold and tail pipes, as well as a range of aluminium wheels.
Grassi 044S, 2023. Milan-based Scuderia Grassi have revealed a prototype for a rear engined sports car that pays tribute to the Lancia Delta S4 Stradale and will be built in a special edition of 44 units. The 044S is powered by a 640hp biturbo 3.0-litre 4 cylinder engine driving all 4 wheels via a 6-speed manual or 6-speed sequential gearbox. The custom-made 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels are replicas of those used by the Delta Integrale Evoluzione
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA Concept, 2000. A concept for a compact sports car based on the (first generation) A-class ‘sandwich’ platform. It was considered for production but rejected on cost grounds
Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2023, by Spofec. German tuner Novitec's specialist Rolls Royce subsidiary have presented their upgrades for the second series 8th generation Phantom. The new SPOFEC 3 24 inch wheels were developed in collaboration with Vossen. Meanwhile the twin turbo V12 has been boosted to 685hp
Plymouth Superbird, 1970. Completing the Evolution of Aero section at London Concours, one of around 1000 genuine Superbirds that still exist. Though it was in the evolution of aero section the rear spoiler had a minimal effect on rear downforce.
Lamborghini Espada Series 2, 1972, by Bertone. Another of the cars that formed the 60 years of Lamborghini selection at the London Concours. Designed by Marcello Gandini, the second series Espada was introduced at the 1970 Brussels Motor Show and became the biggest selling Espada series with 575 made. Since the Espada was discontinued in 1978 Lamborghini have never made another grand touring 4-seat coupé
Citroën SM 2.7 Injection, 1974. Carrying on the French theme at this year's London Concours, a late series SM (they ceased production in 1975) with the 2.7 litre Maserati V6 and 5 speed manual transmission
Alpine Renault A310 V6, 1978. Another of the French treats at the London Concours, the A310 V6 was styled by Robert Opron, who also designed the Citroën SM. Launched in 1971 with a rear-mounted Renault 4 cylinder engine, the A310 was upgraded to the then new PRV 2664cc 90º V6 in 1976.
Nissan Skyline GT-R Autech Version, 1997. The ninth generation R33 Skyline was made available as a 4-door GT-R to celebrate the model's 40th anniversary. The Autech version was powered by a 305PS 2.6 litre RB26DETT DOHC twin-turbo straight 6. Just 447 were made
Mercury Milan Voga Concept, 2006. A concept car based on Mercury's compact saloon with a stainless steel roof, 20-inch HRE wheels, lowered stance, chrome blue paint, white leather, and chromed grill. The series production Milan died, along with the Mercury marque, in 2010
Mercury El Gato Concept, 1970. A fastback proposal for the future of the Cougar presented at the Chicago auto show, the El Gato (Spanish for cat) kept the “side spear” from the first generation Cougar mixed with LTD full width taillamps broken on the left by a racing-style filler cap. Meanwhile Mercury's product planners were sending the production Cougar in an entirely different direction.