RealSpecs v0.9 - available for testing!!!
Jaguar XJS V12: A Bold Forerunner in the Grand Touring Arena
Long before the Mercedes 560 SEC or the BMW 850i, Jaguar, in 1975, presented its own Gran Tourer, the impressive XJS V12.
From July 1981, the XJ-S was renamed the XJ-S HE and received the new ...
2024-02-05 00:53:46 +0000 UTC View Post
RealSpecs v1.0
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The Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC was a stunning car to begin with, but Koenig Specials took it to the next level. Their modified version of the 560 SEC was a widebody beast with a bold and aggressive look, and a supercharged engine that produced over 400 horsepower. It was...
2024-01-06 02:36:45 +0000 UTC View Post
RealSpecs v0.9 - ready for test drive! ---- New version available, check a newer post!!!
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The Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC was a stunning car to begin with, but Koenig Specials took it to the next level. Their modified version of the 560 SEC was a widebody beast with a bo...
2023-11-29 00:03:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Almost ready!!!
v0.9 on track testing
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"The Koenig Specials 560 SEC is a wild and crazy car. It's fast, it's loud, and it's definitely not for everyone. But for those who are looking for a unique and exhilarating driving experience, the Koenig 560 SEC is the perfect cho...
2023-10-29 20:41:46 +0000 UTC View Post
RealSpecs v1.0
“Big, Bad, And Old School To The Core”
“The Mercedes 560 SEC AMG Is The Ultimate German Muscle Car Of The 80's”
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG widebody unquestionably holds a place among AMG's most legendary creations.
Derived from the top...
2023-10-19 22:28:07 +0000 UTC View Post
“Big, Bad, And Old School To The Core”
“The Mercedes 560 SEC AMG Is The Ultimate German Muscle Car Of The 80's”
RealSpecs v0.9 - New version available, check a newer post!!!
Is finally available!
It is, however, a Beta version, ...
2023-09-22 22:54:23 +0000 UTC View Post
“Big, Bad, And Old School To The Core”
“The Mercedes 560 SEC AMG Is The Ultimate German Muscle Car Of The 80's”
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG widebody unquestionably holds a place among AMG's most legendary creations.
Derived from the top-of-the-line ...
2023-09-03 21:19:35 +0000 UTC View Post
RealSpecs v1.0 - MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC
In September of 1981, Mercedes unveiled the 2-door C126 coupé model, which was brought to the market under the name SEC. It marked the historic debut of an S-Class-derived coupé variant.
In 1986, Mercedes presented a revised "Second Series" model range, of its S-Class coupe, a...
2023-08-18 22:00:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Long before BMW introduced its top of the line Grand Tourer, the 850i, Mercedes already had one of its own, the mighty Mercedes 560 SEC!!!
This powerful coupe exemplified the pinnacle of automotive engineering and opulence during its era.
Beneath the 560 SEC's sleek and imposing exterior was a beefy 5.6-litre V8 engine, delivering a ...
2023-07-17 13:39:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Real Specs v1.0
Unique Grand Tourer
First shown at the 1989 Frankfurt Auto Show, the BMW 8 Series (E31) was the first and only BMW Coupe to be powered by a 12-cylinder engine!
BMW 850i emerged as a prominent grand tourer (GT) and stood proudly as the flagship model in BMW's range.
On the ...
2023-07-05 23:18:11 +0000 UTC View Post
BMW 850i emerged as a prominent grand tourer (GT) and stood proudly as the flagship model in BMW's range.
The 850i showcased BMW's dedication to blending performance, luxury, and st...
2023-06-11 20:21:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Real Specs v1.3 UPDATED!!!!
The Chevrolet Corvette (C4) is the fourth generation of the Corvette sports car, produced by American automobile manufacturer Chevrolet from 1983 until 1996.
General Motors took to heart the flak about American cars not handling properly, and launched the 1983 Corvette C4 into Europe with the confident cla...
2023-04-27 23:24:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Real Specs v2.1 UPDATED!!!
Based on the idea of a modern-day "Cobra", the Dodge Viper was born, revealing itself to the world in the 1991 edition of the legendary race "Indianapolis 500", where it was chosen to serve as the pace car for the race. Its sleek design and massive V10 engine instantly caught the attention of the crowds and cemen...
2023-04-25 21:21:39 +0000 UTC View Post
In the 80s almost all Supercars were from Europe.
But as 90s approached, American Supercars began to emerge.
The Corvette ZR-1 is undoubtedly one of the first to arise… soon after an even more impressive “beast” is born, one that Car and Driver magazine call “a shoddily whacked-together animal—no brains, all muscle...
2023-04-13 21:49:52 +0000 UTC View Post
v1.0 (check newer post with v1.1)
The Chevrolet Corvette (C4) is the fourth generation of the Corvette sports car, produced by American automobile manufacturer Chevrolet from 1983 until 1996.
General Motors took to heart the flak about American cars not handling properly, and launched the 1983 Corvette C4 into Europe with the confide...
2023-04-08 15:16:18 +0000 UTC View Post
The early 1990s saw a significant facelift for the Chevrolet Corvette, one of America's most iconic sports cars. This update was aimed at modernizing the car's appearance, improving its performance, and keeping up with the latest technological advancements.
The most notable change to the Corvette's exterior was the adoption of a new front-...
2023-03-26 23:51:22 +0000 UTC View Post
v2.0 - Chevrolet Corvette (C4) ZR-1 "TargaTop" - 1990
This is simply the ZR-1 version with the roof removed, an option available on the coupe models, commonly known as the "targa top".
Note: on Real Specs models, in the description text, you may found performance data followed by the acronym "tsa", which corresp...
2023-03-20 23:50:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Chevrolet Corvette (C4) ZR-1 vs Ferrari Testarossa
1990, Chevrolet finally presents a true match for the European supercars of the time.
Corvette ZR-1 could compete head-to-head with rivals Porsche and Ferrari, even supplanting both the Porsche 911 (930) Turbo, at the time discontinued and still with...
2023-03-19 00:58:52 +0000 UTC View Post
v2.0 - Chevrolet Corvette (C4) ZR-1 - 1990
In late 1987, rumors of an all-new, high performance Corvette built upon the fourth generation platform began circulating among the automotive press. Dubbed the “King of the Hill,” the secretive supercar was said to be a world-beater, and in March of 1989, GM debuted its impressive Corvette ZR...
2023-03-13 22:48:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Updated v3.0
The Porsche 959 is a sports car manufactured by Porsche from 1986 to 1993, first as a Group B rally car and later as a legal production car designed to satisfy FIA homologation regulations requiring at least 200 street legal units be built.
When it was introduced, the twin-turbocharged 959 was the world's fastest street-...
2023-02-26 16:16:53 +0000 UTC View Post
v3.0 update
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The Porsche 959 S was a package available to the 959 "Sport" that increased power output to 515 PS (380 kW; 510 bhp) thus resulting in a top speed of 339 km/h (211 mph) as tested by Auto, Motor und Sport at Nardo in 1988.
The “Sport” version, of which only 29 are built, undercuts th...
2023-02-23 23:14:56 +0000 UTC View Post
v3.0 update ****** ALMOST READY ******
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The Porsche 959 S was a package available to the 959 "Sport" that increased power output to 515 PS (380 kW; 510 bhp) thus resulting in a top speed of 339 km/h (211 mph) as tested by Auto, Motor und Sport at Nardo in 1988.
The “Sport” version, of which only...
2023-02-22 22:09:41 +0000 UTC View Post
v2.0 update
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The Porsche 959 S was a package available to the 959 "Sport" that increased power output to 515 PS (380 kW; 510 bhp) thus resulting in a top speed of 339 km/h (211 mph) as tested by Auto, Motor und Sport at Nardo in 1988.
The “Sport” version, of which only 29 are built, undercuts th...
2023-02-18 22:14:24 +0000 UTC View Post
v2.0 update ***** it's coming tomorrow *****
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The Porsche 959 S was a package available to the 959 "Sport" that increased power output to 515 PS (380 kW; 510 bhp) thus resulting in a top speed of 339 km/h (211 mph) as tested by Auto, Motor und Sport at Nardo in 1988.
The “Sport” versi...
2023-02-17 23:55:02 +0000 UTC View Post
******** NEW VERSION v1.3 ********
The original TESTAROSSA, not the later versions "512 TR" or "F512 M".
The Ferrari Testarossa (Type F110) is a 12-cylinder mid-engine sports car manufactured by Ferrari, which went into production in 1984 as the successor to the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer.
The Pininfarina-designed car ...
2023-02-10 00:02:57 +0000 UTC View Post
For the 1975 model year, Porsche introduced the first production turbocharged 911.
The body shape incorporated a large rear spoiler often known as a "whale tail" on the early cars (modified from the original 1974 IROC design)
They were fitted with a 3.0-litre engine 260 PS (190 kW; 260 hp) and four-speed manual transmission.
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2023-01-28 12:26:45 +0000 UTC View Post
For the 1975 model year, Porsche introduced the first production turbocharged 911.
The body shape incorporated a large rear spoiler often known as a "whale tail" on the early cars (modified from the original 1974 IROC design)
They were fitted with a 3.0-litre engine 260 PS (190 kW; 260 hp) and four-speed manual transmission.
I ...
2023-01-21 15:35:36 +0000 UTC View Post
v1.0
For the 1975 model year, Porsche introduced the first production turbocharged 911.
It was the maker's top-of-the-range 911 model and, at the time of its introduction, was the fastest production car available in Germany.
In 1978 the Porsche 911 Turbo was released with many updates to help solve the problems from ...
2023-01-11 00:48:04 +0000 UTC View Post
******** NEW VERSION v1.3 ******** check new post
v1.21
The original TESTAROSSA, not the later versions "512 TR" or "F512 M".
The Ferrari Testarossa (Type F110) is a 12-cylinder mid-engine sports car manufactured by Ferrari, which went into production in 1984 as the successor to the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer.
T...
2023-01-07 17:02:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Porsche 959 S vs Ferrari F40
More than two Supercars from the 80s, these are true vintage Hypercars.
The Ferrari F40 was revolutionary as it brought a true racing car to the street, being in 1987 the fastest and most powerful car available on the market.
The...
2023-01-03 16:16:16 +0000 UTC View Post