Florida-based off-roader specialist Apocalypse Manufacturing has produced a particularly badass tri-axle Defender for a local customer. Known as the World Ender, it looks like it might just survive a nuclear war.

In the tuner’s typical fashion, the car was retrofitted with a brutal body kit featuring all-new off-road bumpers, skid plates and an orange bull bar with a matching cage above the truck bed. 20-inch, military-style wheels slotted into the arches along with 38-inch tires, and the suspension was redesigned with air cushions to allow for height adjustment in a 200mm (8-inch) range.

The Def’s usual 5.0-liter V8 supercharged to 525 PS (518 hp / 386 kW) and 625 Nm (461 lb-ft) of torque continued its work under the hood without any modifications. Even so, Apocalypse Manufacturing prides itself on building true 6x6 vehicles, which means all six wheels are properly driven – if the owner ever fancies an off-road trip, it likely won’t pose any difficulties at all.

There has been no mention of the price, but the company typically asks for $375,000 or more for such conversions.

Vigilante 4x4, a Jeep restorer and customizer based in Texas, has unveiled a rather exotic restomod. Working on a 1979 Jeep Cherokee S, the team felt it would be nice to give the retro off-roader a massive ten-cylinder engine sourced from a Dodge Viper.

The nine-liter block was further tuned for the occasion, ending up with 837 PS (825 hp / 615 kW) and 1,016 Nm (750 lb-ft) of torque heading for the wheels. The car was also upgraded with a modern six-speed manual transmission, a transfer case and a four-wheel drive system. Vigilante neglected to tell us about the acceleration, but it did say it ended up with the “fastest vintage Jeep in the world.”

Aside from the epic engine swap, the Cherokee S received all-new four-link suspension based on Eibach components and Fox Racing shocks, as well as six-piston brake calipers, a Borla muffler and other modern niceties. Both the exterior and the cabin were carefully restored to preserve the retro aesthetic, but you can still guess it’s a restomod thanks to a Bluetooth multimedia system, fresh leather trim and a modern HVAC on board.

There has been no mention of the price of this particular project vehicle, but Vigilante accepts orders starting from a bare minimum of U.S. $295,000.

Mansory has turned its attention to the fairly young Ineos brand and its Defender-inspired SUV, the Grenadier. It ended up with a complex tuning program encompassing both stylistic and technical modifications.

Starting on the outside, the retro off-roader received a front splitter, a “power dome” for the hood and a Mansory-branded radiator grille. It also wound up with the company’s mandatory flared fenders and rear bumper extension.

Unlike most other works from the German tuner, this one actually features a suspension raised by 20 mm (0.8 inches) instead of lowered. The engine under the hood – a 3.0-liter inline-six sourced from BMW – outputs 350 PS (345 hp / 257 kW) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque courtesy of a sports exhaust system and an ECU update. The stock Grenadier makes 64 PS (63 hp / 47 kW) and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) less.

And then there is the interior, which drops the serious tone set by the exterior and screams, “Look at me!”. Raspberry-colored leather covers most surfaces in view, the headliner is offset in white and there are carbon trims on the pedals, the door panels, the center console and the steering wheel. The seats benefit from power adjustments and ventilation, and the engine start button has moved from the console to a dedicated panel on the ceiling.

The tuner has confirmed that it is ready to deliver more Ineos Grenadier SUVs to customers, so you can already order one. Just keep in mind that Ineos has recently launched a customization program of its own, and while it might not be as extensive or opulent as the one offered by Mansory, it is likely to cost you much less.

Four years ago, German tuner TechArt started modifying the Porsche Cayenne (see video). Fast-forward to the present day, and the latest version of the luxury SUV has received a gorgeous-looking body kit named the Aero Kit I.

Things start at the front with an understated lower spoiler and side winglets. More winglets can be found at the rear end and at the sides (just in front of the rear wheels). The rear diffuser is new as well, and the hood boasts a more muscular look that matches well with the rest of the Cayenne body. A small roof spoiler at the back rounds off the aero kit.

TechArt claims that the parts actually improve downforce and handling, but doesn’t provide any proof. At any rate, chances are good that those choosing the kit do so for the look. In this case, the tuner suggests also getting new forged wheels and a loud exhaust system for a full package.

Last but not least, the list mentions a 66-horsepower (50-kW) power upgrade for the engine. We were unable to find whether it applies to the Cayenne’s 354-PS base model or the 740-PS hybrid version.

More details, including info on availability and pricing, should be coming soon.

A little while ago, Danish tuning company Kalmar Automotive announced a Porsche 911 restomod series inspired by the classic 959, but with some 993 bodywork and a powertrain sourced from the 992 Turbo. It has now revealed all the principal details.

As it turns out, there will be three different restomods set to be released in nine units each. The range-topping version will be known simply as the Kalmar 9X9. It will feature double-wishbone pushrod suspension at the front end, optional rear-wheel steering, and a racing-spec brake system with titanium calipers and carbon discs. A 3.8-liter turbo flat-six borrowed from a 992 Turbo S will drive the wheels with cool 930 PS (917 hp / 684 kW) thanks to numerous upgrades. Kalmar promises a two-second sprint time for this car.

A somewhat simpler alternative comes in the form of the 9X9 Sport, a lighter vehicle armed with a 3.0-liter engine and 650 PS (641 hp / 478 kW). This one needs 3.7 seconds to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) and can be optioned with a seven-speed manual transmission if the default seven-speed PDK isn’t your first pick.

Finally, a version called 9X9 Leiсhtbau (“lightweight build”) comes in at 1,250 kilos, or 2,755 pounds. It uses a four-liter non-turbo flat-six engine to send 530 PS (523 hp / 390 kW) to the wheels. The transmission options boil down to six-speed manual and PDK.

Kalmar doesn’t go into great detail on the exterior and interior modifications, but the photos suggest that both are being essentially created from scratch with utmost attention to quality and detail. This might help justify the price somewhat, rumored to start from eye-watering $2,100,000.

Evoluto, a Ferrari restoration shop with headquarters in the UK, has unveiled a Ferrari F355 restomod in a novel-looking blue carbon-fiber body. It is being advertised as a “peak analogue driving experience”.

Callum Designs handled the body design for the project. It looks pretty faithful to the original until you notice the larger front air intakes, modern front splitter and LED lighting all around.

The cabin also does its best to stay analog, but Evoluto says customers are welcome to order the equipment they like. The example in the gallery here sports a leather trim with microfiber inserts, as well as carbon and metal accents throughout.

Interestingly, the stock 3.5-liter V8 winds up with more than 200 mechanical upgrades primarily aimed at elevating the engine to “21st century reliability” standards. As a welcome side effect, the output goes up from the stock 379 PS (374 hp / 279 kW) to 426 PS (420 hp / 313 kW). The vibration is greatly reduced, too, and a new titanium exhaust system guarantees the engine a juicy soundtrack.

The pricing details are unknown. The company plans to make up to 55 such restomods, but customers will need to source their own F355 models somehow.

The latest Land Rover Defender generation has much going for it, but it lacks an essential feature of its predecessor – the pickup truck body style. Niels van Roij and his company, Heritage Customs, have spent more than a year developing a viable aftermarket alternative – and here it is.

The original idea was to produce the truck on the short Defender 90 chassis (see video). However, the vehicle revealed this week rides on the polar opposite of that chassis, the long-wheelbase Defender 130 X Dynamic SE. The SUV loses its third seat row and most of the rear body panels in the conversion, but gets a spacious and practical cargo bed complete with a branded tailgate. The cabin still has room for five passengers, and the engine stays stock.

Buying a Defender like this one starts from €142,562, but Heritage Customs points out that the average price with the common options selected comes closer to €155,000. That’s about twice as expensive as the regular Defender 130 X Dynamic SE.

Famous Japanese tuning company Built by Legends has once again collaborated with engine experts from MINE’S to produce the ultimate track weapon based on the previous-gen (R34) Nissan Skyline GT-R. The asking price is $450,000 before options and taxes, but what you get is arguably one of the world’s most enjoyable Godzilla racecars.

For starters, MINE’S throws away the stock engine and puts an in-house-built MB7 unit in its place. It sends a healthy 650 PS (641 hp / 478 kW) to the wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. Before installing any powertrain components, the company runs a full 3D scan of the car to determine the optimal reinforcement points across 108 areas.

Once finished, the mechanics install heavy-duty strut panels, a new cowl top brace, reinforcement panels for the hood, and add around 400 spot welds all around to ensure the utmost rigidity and stiffness.

The work doesn’t quite end there. Every car assembled gets a completely overhauled suspension, AP Racing brakes, improved ball bearings and carbon-fiber body panels. Fans of earlier (or newer) Godzilla generations may order a mix of different generation parts, and Built by Legends will combine them in their unique project car.

We weren’t able to find any mentions of things like sprint times, but given the tuner’s reputation in the Nissan GT-R fan community, there’s little doubt that the $450,000 sticker is justified, even though it doesn’t include the donor car.

There is still no detailed video review of the tuning, but you can check out the tuner’s similar project based on the R33 GT-R.

German tuner Novitec unveiled its tuning plan for the part-electric Ferrari 296 GTB coupe last year, and is now following up with a similar tuning for the Spider version of it. The exterior, the powertrain and the suspension all get their share of improvements.

Starting from the outside, the 296 GTS seen here is wearing an elegant carbon-fiber body kit that accentuates the original design of the Maranello supercar without disrupting it. Included are a front spoiler, side skirts, side mirror caps, air intake trims, a ducktail spoiler and a diffuser. Novitec NF10 forged wheels sized 21” large at the front and 22” at the back complement the rest of the car nicely, partly thanks to a 35mm (1.4-inch) drop in suspension height.

The performance tune is what you’d expect from a hybrid supercar. The electric motor stays untouched while the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 gets massaged for an additional 38 PS (37 hp / 28 kW). The combined output goes up to 868 PS (856 hp / 638 kW). Owners are invited to consider a high-flow exhaust system with their tuning, which can be optioned with gold-coated or carbon-wrapped tailpipes. There is even an Inconel alloy exhaust on the list for those seeking to maximize heat insulation.

A full interior makeover rounds off the list with a variety of trimming materials and colors to choose from.

Vintage vehicles like the legendary Shelby Cobra make the car enthusiasts’ hearts beat faster, but they are often a handful to control and cost a fortune, to boot. The Superformance MKIII seen here is a viable alternative that bundles modern creature comforts with a manageable price.

On the outside, the open two-seater looks almost indistinguishable from the original Cobra – you will have to be an expert to spot the differences. It comes based on a stainless-steel frame and wears lightweight GFRP body panels. The steering, the suspension and the brakes are completely new and way more up-to-date than those of the 1960s-era original.

Power for the replica comes from a 7.0-liter Roush V8 equipped with an aluminum block, forged pistons and crank, and a slew of other high-end components. The output isn’t stated for this particular car, but it usually resides above 500 hp (375 kW).

A separate mention goes to the interior, which is wrapped in gorgeous red leather with black piping and houses bucket seats. A wooden-rimmed steering wheel, analog gauges and a six-CD changer turn the car into a retro work of art on wheels.

It’s on sale at Bring-a-Trailer right now, with the bidding at a modest $65,000.