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KAMM Announces 912c Targa with Exclusive Launch Model

BUDAPEST (January 16, 2025) – KAMManufaktur is officially launching its 912c Targa, a car with all the lightweight purity expected from KAMM, but with the much sought-after soft-window Targa body. 

The KAMM 912c has become renowned around the world for its light weight, high-quality build, classic looks and exhilarating performance. In a world of ever-increasing electronic driver management, the KAMM 912c allows owners to take back control and enjoy a truly analogue driving experience.

Now well into manufacturing and delivering KAMM 912c cars around the world, founder Miklos Kazmer faced one returning question – will there ever be an open-roof version? Kazmer is well known for his unwavering commitment to retaining authenticity in every car he creates and so, if there was to be an open 912c it had to be a soft-window Targa.

In the mid-sixties, the US was considering banning convertible cars for safety reasons. In the end it didn’t happen, but the decision was made to fit a roll-hoop to the 912 together with a removable central roof section and rear window. With a glass rear window being made an option from 1967, the soft-window Targa is the true original, open 912.

“The KAMM 912c is now being built for clients all around the world, from the US to Australia and mainland Europe to the Far East. Many potential clients live in areas blessed with great weather and want to experience all a KAMM has to offer. With that in mind I created the KAMM 912c Targa. Based on the soft-window Targa, it retains classically original looks but is every inch a true KAMM.”

– Miklos Kazmer, founder KAMManufaktur

To celebrate the launch of the 912c Targa, a special one-off version has been created and is available for sale.

This exclusive launch model will be created using an original 1968 soft window 912 Targa (an original EU car, with Belgian papers), meticulously restored and re-engineered to KAMM Semi-Carbon specification and finished in period Tangerine paintwork with a tobacco leather interior and Porsche Pasha inserts.

To give the car a unique look it is fitted with KAMM aluminium steel lookalike wheels, Cibie spot lights, a KAMM carbon roof rack and a very special KAMM surfboard. The interior also comes with a host of discretely fitted standard features, including a high-quality audio system.

“I wanted to launch the KAMM 912c Targa with a one-off model,” says Kazmer. “As with all KAMM cars, the 912c Targa will be equally at home on the street as it is the track, and what better way to enjoy life than a fast drive to the beach in a soft-window KAMM 912c Targa, ready for a day of fun and relaxation.“

– Miklos Kazmer

As with the 912c coupe, every donor car is carefully restored and re-engineered to perfection, creating the perfect base template on which to build the KAMM 912c Targa.

Based on the Semi-Carbon 912c the Targa’s panels are made in-house from carbon fibre, as is the iconic rollover hoop with its famous Targa badge. As well as using carbon fibre for the body panels, wing mirrors and seat backs, the windows are manufactured from lightweight, scratch-proof Lexan polycarbonate.

KAMM engineers have spent hundreds of hours discreetly reinforcing the body, using the latest automotive technology, to provide the required rigidity when driving enthusiastically. An FIA specification roll-cage can also be fitted, if required.

As with all KAMM models, the original 1.6-litre, air-cooled engine is increased to 2.0 litres and every component benefits from the team’s obsessive attention to detail. Power is upgraded to 185hp with torque of 205Nm but in line with its everyday character, 170Nm of torque is available from as low as 2,000rpm. Its five-speed dogleg transmission has a choice of short, long or touring gearing. The short-shifter itself has been designed and engineered by KAMM and connects to a Porsche hydraulic racing clutch before power is sent to a limited-slip differential.

As with all KAMM models, every 912c Targa will be built to the owners chosen specification, with unlimited paint and interior options and a number of technical specification and styling options to choose from.

The exclusive, launch edition KAMM 912c Targa is available at €395,000 with delivery available to anywhere in the world.

2025 build slots for bespoke KAMM 912c and KAMM 912c Targa are available now.

Kammanufaktur.com

Five Steps to Build the Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera

BARCELONA (January 16, 2025) – Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera is the ultimate hypercar. Presented last June as a celebration of the brand’s 120th anniversary, it represents a step forward in terms of performance, efficiency and driving range. The Carmen Sagrera is powered by four electric motors delivering 1,114 hp and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds, providing the thrilling driving experience a true gentleman driver seeks.

This exclusive model is handcrafted at the company’s Barcelona headquarters and involves a painstaking process that combines innovation, design and craftsmanship. These are the five fundamental steps in its creation, incorporating some of the recent evolutions that make this car a true work of art on wheels.

Phase 1: Pre-assembly of components and battery production
Production of the Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera begins in parallel with the customer’s configuration of the vehicle. As this is a highly customizable model, which makes each unit unique in line with the hyperlux concept coined by the brand, the company’s design team is in regular contact with the future owner to adapt the car to their tastes and inform them of the progress of production.

The first steps involve the pre-assembly of various items, such as the front and rear subframes, the suspension system, the axle shafts and the interior dashboard. The steering is installed on the front subframe, the rear subframe is fitted with the support for the inverters and the propulsion system (motors and gearbox, which have been previously tested and calibrated on the dynamometer).

At the same time, the company’s technical team starts building the 103 kWh battery pack, manufactured in-house, which made its debut on the Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera last year. Thanks to it, this model has a driving range of up to 480 km. At the same time, another team starts producing the high-voltage wiring.

Phase 2: Assembly of the chassis
The production of Hispano Suiza’s latest hypercar continues with the installation of the different body elements on the carbon-fiber monocoque, a process that is carried out by hand, with great attention to detail so that each piece fits perfectly. Some interior elements are also installed.

Phase 3: Painting, upholstery and rolling chassis assembly
After the pre-fitting and adjustment of all the parts, the painting process begins, in the color specification selected by the customer from among the virtually infinite possibilities offered by the brand. This work is also carried out by hand by Hispano Suiza technicians, highlighting the company’s care and attention to detail. The final treatment of the body parts is also carried out.

The wiring, cooling system, steering and brackets are installed, whilst the front and rear subframe, and all the rolling chassis components – suspension, brakes, wheels – are also assembled.

In parallel, the interior upholstery, featuring high quality materials such as Alcantara or leather, is cut and sewn by hand, according to the owner’s selection.

Phase 4: final assembly and infotainment
The production process of the Hispano Suiza Carmen is drawing to a close. With the chassis already assembled and ready to roll, the technical team is focusing on the final assembly and adjustment of the interiors, which includes installing the infotainment and all the comfort systems it includes. The final assembly of the exterior is also carried out, including the emblems and logos with the stork as the main protagonist.

Phase 5: Final validation and handover
Once it has been built, the Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera is ready for delivery to the client. Around eight months will have passed since the start of the process. The last phase consists of the validation of the assembly during a test drive, both on the road and on the track, at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (Montmeló), located next to the brand’s facilities. Once it has been thoroughly checked that the vehicle is in perfect condition and that all the systems are working correctly, it will be handed over to its new user, who will be able to enjoy a supreme driving experience.

End of Lexus RC Production Marked with 2025 RC F Final Edition

PLANO, Texas (January 16, 2025) – After a decade on the market and more than a combined 90,000 units sold across 62 countries and regions, the Lexus RC and RC F will officially be discontinued at the conclusion of this model year. Offering consumers one last taste of their exhilarating performance and unparalleled grace, the RC and RC F will cross the proverbial finish line in harmony as 2025 comes to a close. 

The Lexus RC sees minor changes for the 2025 model year while the RC F will only be offered in a mono spec Final Edition. 2025 RC and RC F models are expected to arrive in dealerships in the first quarter of this year.   

RC Line
The RC 300 is powered by a highly responsive 2.0-liter, twin-scroll turbocharged and intercooled in-line four-cylinder engine with direct injection resulting in 241-horsepower. Generating 258 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,650 to 4,400 rpm, the engine is paired to a rear-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift automatic transmission.  

The RC 300 AWD pairs a six-speed automatic transmission with a 260-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. Featuring Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, the engine is designed to provide added torque at lower speeds and greater horsepower at higher speeds. These refinements combine to generate 236 lb.-ft. of torque from 2,000 to 4,800 rpm.  

The RC 350 and RC 350 AWD’s 311-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 generates 280 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm and boasts direct and port fuel injection – as well as an awe-inspiring sound reminiscent of the LFA supercar. The all-wheel drive RC 350 features a six-speed automatic transmission, while the rear-wheel drive model is equipped with an eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission. And in the rear-wheel drive F SPORT, an available Torsen® limited-slip rear differential helps maximize drivers’ ability to power out of corners. The RC 350 can accelerate from 0 to 60 in an estimated 5.8 seconds (RWD) and 6.0 seconds (AWD).  

For 2025, the available orange brake calipers on F SPORT RWD models have changed to red.   

RC F
The high-performance RC F arrives in 2025 as a mono spec special edition. Building off the previous year’s Carbon Package, the RC F Final Edition receives mechanical and aesthetic enhancements to further complement its GT3-inspired looks, cunning dynamics, and a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 producing 472 horsepower. 

The standard F-tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension and 19-inch BBS ® split-5-spoke lightweight forged aluminum wheels wrapped in Michelin® Pilot Sport® 4 S tires (sized 255/35ZR19 front, 275/35ZR19 rear) provide superior surefootedness, while massive six-piston front, four-piston rear Brembo® brakes bring everything to a standstill. Having those Brembo brakes onboard is critical to reigning in the excitement brought on by the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8. The venerable 2UR-GSE has been further refined to deliver a smooth revving feel and exhilarating engine sound. In tandem with these efforts, the rear differential is handcrafted by skilled technicians who adjusted the backlash to improve acceleration and deceleration responses, elevating the already high-quality driving feel of this storied powertrain. It takes an estimated 4.2 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill.  

For 2025, the RC F Final Edition will be available in 4 exterior colors: Incognito, Radiant Red, Sonic Iridium, and Ultra White. Standard exterior features include triple-beam LED headlamps, along with a carbon fiber roof, side rocker panels, front spoiler and rear diffuser, lightweight 19-in BBS ® alloy wheels, red brake calipers, and black automatic electric folding door mirrors. An active rear wing rounds out the exterior upgrades further adding both function and flare to the muscular coupe. 

Inside, the RC F Final Edition gets a bespoke black and red leather/Ultrasuede trimmed interior that comes standard with a Mark Levinson ® premium audio system and a 10.3-in. touchscreen. A carbon fiber “Final Edition” emblem adorns the front console signifying each car’s production number in this limited run.   

Bold digital instrumentation displays everything from the G-force meter to Launch Control status offset by an analog speedometer. RC F’s eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission with downshift rev-matching features and optimally positioned paddle shifters allow for split-second upshifts all the way to its 168-mph top track speed.