10 Retro Sports Cars Transformed with New Powertrain Technology & Interior Comforts

It’s hard to admit, but despite being stuffed with superior technology and beyond powerful engines, many modern sports cars are missing a soul. However, we did manage to find quite a few serial vehicles and rare restoration projects that still carry the magical flair of the past and can capture hearts of true car enthusiasts. In this episode, retro designs will be merged with modern technology and automotive beauty WILL BE preserved!

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00:00 Introduction

00:45 Caton Healey

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Caton Healey recreates the timeless Austin Healey 100S with the use of modern materials and tech. It uses the original Austin-Healey 100/4-cylinder engine, bored out to 3L, returning 185 hps instead of 90.

01:55 Wiesmann Project Thunderball

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Initially planned to be powered by a BMW V8 engine, Wiesmann Project Thunderball goes for a pair of electric motors instead, and packs a chassis encased 92kWh battery with 800V architecture.

03:12 ARES Modena Wami Lalique

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The latest addition to the Legends Reborn program by Ares Modena is no longer a conceptual rendering. The fully assembled ARES Modena Wami Lalique was conceived as a part of collaboration between Italy’s automotive workshop and the French crystal maker Lalique.

04:20 Donkervoort F22

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The Donkervoort F22 is a direct allusion to the American Airforce F22 fighter jet. This new chapter in the Dutch automakers portfolio has 2.15G lateral acceleration, but adds in comfort and futuristically retro style.

05:27 Alpha Motors Montage EV Coupe

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The Alpha Motor Corporation is now accepting reservations for yet another electric vehicle that might never come, but once again it looks more stunning than anything else the market has to offer. The Montage Coupe is a retro-inspired limited-production sportscar with a classic British design from the 1950s.

06:25 Morgan Plus Four and Plus Six

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After Morgan transitioned to the use of aluminum frames their retro-sportscar Plus Four and Plus Six have gained the missing aspect of comfort and driving dynamics. The 2022 facelift to the models increases interior comfort and improves driving stability.

07:33 Caterham Super Seven 2000

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Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 are the two new models from Caterham that pay tribute to the very first Seven two-seater sports car. They have exclusive accessories and pain schemes.

08:40 KAMM 912c

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KAMM 912c is a recreated version of the entry-level Porsche 911, built between 1965 and 1969. It weights 1650, with all fluids, thanks to the new carbon fiber body, stainless steel exhaust, and new windows.

09:46 Toyota AE86 H2 Concept and AE86 BEV Concept

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Toyota’s dedication to carbon neutrality is being demonstrated once again by bringing back a couple of concepts based on the beloved AE86 sportscar: the AE86 H2 hydrogen electric and the AE86 BEV fully electric model.

10:44 Hurtan Grand Albaycin Special Edition

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The Spanish coachbuilder has reached a 30 year milestone and will celebrate this anniversary by building 6 units of the Grand Albaycin that is based on the Mazda MX-5 Coupe.