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NEWS
The legendary De Tomaso marque is returning, just in
time to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The team
behind Apollo Automobil is responsible for the revival
of the De Tomaso brand, having bought the rights to
the name in 2014. No details on the new car have
been released, but camouflage shots show what
appears to be a mid-engined supercar, very much in
the vein of De Tomaso’s most famous product, the
Pantera. The new car is code-named ‘Project P’ and
will be officially unveiled on 4 July 2019 at the
Goodwood Festival of Speed.
De Tomaso’s heritage includes Formula 1 cars and
one-time ownership of such brands as Ghia, Innocenti,
Vignale, Moto Guzzi, Benelli and even Maserati. Original
founder Alejandro De Tomaso passed away in 2003,
since when the brand has been dormant.A prototype of a new Italian super, the Frangivento
Asfanè DieciDieci, has been unveiled at the National
Motor Museum in Turin.
Powering the car is a Lamborghini 5.4-litre V10 turbo,
driving the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic
gearbox, while up front two electric motors power the
front wheels. The combined power output is fully
1010hp. The bodyshell is hand-made in aluminium and
carbon, the chassis in aluminium.
‘Asfanè’ means ‘go, not go’ in local dialect, while
‘DieciDieci’ means ‘TenTen’ in Italian, a reference to the
car’s power. Based in Moncalieri, Frangivento is headed
by Paolo Mancini and designer Giorgio Pirolo. The
company claims to have received expressions of
interest from China, Italy and the Middle East. It’s
thought the car will cost around 2 million euros.
DE TOMASO REBORN
FRANGIVENTO SUPERCAR
BREAKS COVER
Cotswolds-based classic car restorer, Thornley Kelham, has completed the
restoration of three Lancia Flaminia Zagatos. Prior to the restoration work,
Thornley Kelham commissioned 3D scans of a Zagato, from which a buck was
produced, facilitating body repairs for all future Flaminia Zagatos.
Two of the three restorations are Sport 3Cs, with three-carburettor V6 engines.
The third is a Flaminia Sport 3C 2.8, produced in 1963, and is arguably unique,
being fitted with Series I Flaminia headlights.
Not only has Thornley Kelham restored these three, it has a further two
Super Sports currently being completed, while a further Super Sport is
currently being offered for sale.TRIPLE FLAMINIA RESTORATION
Aston Martin’s DB4 GT Zagato Continuation has made its public debut at 24 Hours of
Le Mans 2019. The first complete DB4 GT Zagato Continuation – one of only 19 being
made – represents around 4500 hours of craftsmanship at Aston Martin’s Heritage
Division. It’s finished in Rosso Maja red with Obsidian Black leather upholstery over
carbonfibre race seats. A roll cage is standard, as are Borrani wheels.
The Zagato’s engine is larger than the original 2017 DB4 GT Continuation’s, with a
capacity of 4.7 litres and a power output of 390hp, transmitted via a four-speed
manual transmission and limited-slip differential. The DBZ Century Collection is
priced at £6 million plus taxes.ZAGATO DB4 GT LE MANS REVEAL
All current Alfa Romeo Giulias can be upgraded in
the braking department thanks to a new Tarox
kit. The range includes three different disc sizes
from 305mm right up to the top-of-the-range
Quadrifoglio, with two-piece 360mm discs up
front and 350mm rear discs. The upgrade is
claimed to deliver a stronger bite, improved pedal
feel and less fade. ‘Strada’ pads are also available
for all Giulia models. Prices for discs start at
£275 per pair, up to £828 for Quadrifoglio discs,
while pads start at £88 per pair.TAROX GIULIA BRAKE UPGRADE