Hybrid, News

Ferrari 296 Gran Turismo Spider Is A Hybrid With 830 HP

While we await the world premiere of the first Ferrari SUV, the Purosangue, the Maranello company has revealed its new model, the 296 Gran Turismo Spider (GTS).

Ferrari 296 Gran Turismo Spider Is A Hybrid With 830 HP

The Ferrari 296 Gran Turismo Spider is powered by a 2.9 L V6 engine with 663 hp (488 kW). However, combined with the electric motor it delivers an impressive 830 hp (610 kW) and 546 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds, 124 mph in 7.6 seconds, with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). It is equipped with a 7.48 kWh battery that provides a range of 25 km. Using only an electric motor, the maximum speed that a hybrid Ferrari can reach is 84 mph (135 km / h).

The 296 Gran Turismo Spider has a folding roof that can go down in less than 15 seconds at 30 mph (45 km / h). The car weighs 1,540 kilograms when equipped with the optional Assetto Fiorano package, which means that it weighs 70 kg heavier than the coupe. mounted on 20 inch wheels, as a standard, wrapped in 245/35 ZR20 (front) and 305/35 ZR20 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Rs tires.

General speeking, this will be an exciting year for Ferrari.

Source: Ferrari

News

Two Chevrolet C4 Corvette ZR1 cars are up for sale

Good news for Chevrolet Corvette fans. Two Chevrolet C4 Corvette ZR1 cars, which are in mint condition, are looking for new owners. The sale was announced by the Fusion Motor Company in Los Angeles, and they cost $ 124,900 each.

Both cars were manufactured in the 90s (1990 and 1994). One of them, an older one, has only 30 miles (48 km) on the odometer. The fact that its interior is still protected by the original nylons shows the condition of the car.

The 1994 C4 Corvette ZR1 has only 33 miles (53 km) on the odometer, and its interior is still protected by original nylons, it comes with original documentation. Both cars are painted black, and its interior is also completely black. The only difference is in the rims.

The C4 Corvette ZR1 is the result of a collaboration between Chevrolet and Lotus. The car is powered by an aluminum 5.7 L V8 LT5 engine, which delivers 375 hp (280 kW) and 370 lb-ft (502 N-m) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

Source: Fusion Motor Company

Auctions, News

Ultra-Rare RUF Rt12 R With 730 HP Is Up For Auction

Recently, rare Porsche cars can be seen at auctions, and one of them is the RUF Rt12 R. The car is based on the 911 Turbo model, which in 2015 was produced in only 13 copies.

The German tuner has modified the 3.6-liter twin-turbo engine from the 996 Turbo model so that now the RUF Rt12 R is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo engine with 730 hp (537 kW) and 693 lb-ft (940 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 230 mph (370 km / h). This makes the Rt12 R more powerful than the GT2 RS, which develops 700 hp (515 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque.

The car is painted in dark green. It is equipped with coilover suspension, carbon ceramic disc brakes with Yellow calipers, cast alloy intake manifold, center-lock racing wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, and a rear wing like the one on the 997 GT3 RS. Inside are carbon seats with plaid-patterned inserts and the inscription “RUF” on the headboard.

Earlier this year, a similar example sold for $ 910,000. The car will be sold at an auction to be held May 13-21. Interestingly, this is one of two RUF Rt12 R cars with RWD, which makes it even rarer.

Source: Mecum Auctions

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