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| Koenig Specials Testarossa Evolution 1000 HP The blue Koenig Testarossa Evolution 1000 HP is a car I’d seen advertised in an old magazine when it was for sale at Auto Salon (Singen, Germany) in the late 90's, and it literally blew me away -blue, with a cream-colored leather interior-, designing a car as exuberant as the 1000 PS Testarossa in such an elegant configuration was a stroke of genius. Koenig used this car for press photos and a few auto shows, and then it completely disappeared from the public eye. I searched for it for many years until I came across a listing in Italy for the car, which had been refurbished in red. The car has since been restored to its original condition, and all that was left was to finally see it in person to bring things full circle! What's amazing about this car is that it doesn't look like a modified car. It just looks like it came off the assembly line that way. Everything is just right; everything fits together perfectly. The interior is simply stunning—leather everywhere, painted plastics, and finishes that are almost as refined as those in a Rolls-Royce. Compared to the shoddy interior of a stock Testarossa, it’s like night and day. The same goes for the engine bay—the number of refined details, even down to the polished look, is quite impressive. The car is extreme, but above all, it’s extremely well-made. Koenig was at the peak of his craft with the 1000 HP. |
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Koenig Specials Testarossa Evolution 1000 HP The burgundy Koenig Specials Testarossa Evolution 1000 HP is a newer model than the blue one; it is a catalytic-converter-equipped version with a 5-bolt center cap. The car was configured this way when a German customer placed an order with Koenig. It was then put up for sale, repainted red, and purchased in the UK. It underwent a complete restoration to restore it to its former glory. Having two Koenig 1000 HP models on hand at the same time allows you to better appreciate the level of excellence in the build and the attention to detail. Everything that was blue on the blue model is burgundy on the burgundy one: the headlight covers, the stitching, the dials, the lettering... etc. The quality is truly impressive—once again. |
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Koenig Specials 930 'Roadrunner' While the Koenig Testarossa draws inspiration from the spirit of the Ferrari F40, the Porsche 930 Turbo “Roadrunner” is a bit harder to categorize. Koenig had a reputation for excess, and his creations certainly delivered: Mercedes SEC or SL, Jaguar XJS, BMW 6 Series—the wider the car, the more spoilers it had, and the better it performed. As for the Porsche 930, the least we can say is that Koenig really let loose. An exuberant biodesign, a car that seems to have been molded around its cockpit, with a sagging front end and a rear wing that seems to stretch endlessly backward. To illuminate that massive rear end, they might as well have used the very flashy taillights from the Audi 200—a choice that certainly doesn’t help lighten the car’s silhouette. All in all, even though the sloping front end is still just as puzzling, the Roadrunner is a real banger. It catches your eye, it astounds you, and it’s incredibly fun to look at. The interior has undergone few changes, with the addition of multifunction power Recaro seats. The military green leather strangely complements the red exterior, but the car comes from Japan, a country known for its bold color combinations on cars. |
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Koenig Specials F48 600 HP The Koenig Specials F48 is probably the last striking Koenig’s creations. Based on the compact V8-powered Ferrari 348, Koenig has equipped it with a highly successful body kit that gives it the look of a modern F40. The rear of the car has been completely redesigned with a look heavily inspired by the Ferrari Supercar, featuring its large rear wing and four round taillights set against a black grille. However, by the mid-1990s, the company was no longer enjoying the same success it had in its heyday. The partnership with Lotec had ended, and the projects were less ambitious and less refined. The interior of the F48 remained virtually unchanged (F48 stickers were even affixed to the dials!), but the engine upgrade featured a twin-turbo V8, paired with a large intercooler, delivering 600 ch. Shortly after the F48, Koenig gradually stopped offering complete tuning packages and limited itself to selling parts. |
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| Gemballa Mirage GT The Porsche Carrera GT is a supercar that marks a milestone in automotive history and will remain an iconic model in the Porsche supercar lineup. Modifying a car like this might seem outlandish, but Gemballa has worked wonders with the Mirage GT. The lines have been made more aggressive, yet with a certain restraint; all the modifications work very well together and do not detract from the car’s character. Much like a 1,000-ch Koenig Testarossa, a Mirage GT seems as though it were born this way. |
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