RML P39 40th Special Edition

October 17, 2024 Francis Mitterrand Leave a comment

RML Group is known for its interesting projects such as converting the Aston Martin Vulcan racer into a road legal car. This year they celebrate their 40th birthday, and on that occasion they presented the P39 40th Special Edition.

The P39 40th Special Edition is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992.1) modified to resemble the racing 911 GT1 of the 1990s, designed by Tony Hatter and Norbert Singer. We saw something similar in August when RML introduced the P39 Kit.

It’s powered by a turbocharged 3.8-liter 6-cylinder boxer engine that delivers 900 hp (662 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque, instead of the 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) that has a Porsche 911 Turbo S.

With adaptive body aerodynamics and a longer wheelbase, in Track mode and at a speed of 250 km/h, the car’s cornering grip is 4.5 times greater than that of the 911 Turbo S. Also, the driver can choose Tour mode, which provides additional ground clearance, and the adaptive suspension is softer and more comfortable. Inside, the rear seats have been removed and a roll cage has been installed.

The company said that the P39 40th Special Edition can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) 0.2 seconds faster than the standard 911 Turbo S, and has a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). Also, they claim that it is 4 seconds faster than the current Porsche 911 GT3 RS on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

RML Group will produce only 10 units of the P39 40th Special Edition and each will cost 578,000 euros. The price does not include the donor Porsche 911 Turbo S.

Source: RML Group

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2025 Alpine A110 R Ultime ‘La Bleue’

October 16, 2024 Francis Mitterrand Leave a comment

The A110 R Ultime is another version of Alpine’s sports car based on the A110 R model. It is an all-electric car that the French manufacturer presented at the Paris Motor Show and will cost 265,000 euros.

This version of the sports coupe will be produced in 110 units and is powered by a 2.0-L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 350 hp (257 kW) and 309 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That means it has 50 hp and 80 Nm more than the A110 R on which it is based.

The car is equipped with a special aero package that raises the performance of the car to a higher level. These include new splitters, fins, a large rear wing, bonnet vents, and flicks, which make the car even more agile on corner entry, cornering and acceleration. Alpine claims that this car reaches 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, which is 0.1 second faster than the previous model with Launch Control.

“The road holding work carried out had a clear objective: further improving the car’s performance. Thanks to a successful blend of agility and performance, the A110 R Ultime is a genuine road-legal circuit car,” said Alpine.

On the photos is the A110 R Ultime ‘La Bleue’ version which will be produced in just 15 units and is the pinnacle of the A110 range. It is the most expensive Alpine car ever and costs 330,000 euros.

Source: Alpine

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 is coming to Europe

October 16, 2024 Francis Mitterrand Leave a comment

After presenting a new hatchback, the Seal 06 GT, two months ago, the Chinese manufacturer BYD continues its expansion into the European market with its new all-electric SUV, the Sealion 7.

Sealion 7 was premiered in China in November last year, and on the European market it should be a major competitor to the Tesla Model Y. It is based on the e-Platform 3.0 Evo platform and features BYD’s well-known design language. The headlights and intakes on the bumper show that this car is not very different in design from the Seal U SUV. Also, the falling roofline that merges with the full-length LED taillights is reminiscent of the Seal sedan.

The interior is similar to that of the Seal sedan, but with a slightly different dashboard design. It is equipped with soft vegan leather that covers over 80% of the interior, comfortable premium quilted Nappa leather seats, a 15.6″ rotating touchscreen and a new steering wheel, while the digital cockpit and center console are taken from the BYD Seal sedan.

This SUV is the eighth EV of the Chinese company that is part of the Ocean Series, and the version that will be offered in Europe will be powered by two electric motors. In China, the Sealion 7 has 530 hp (390 kW) and the 82.56 kWh battery provides a range of 550 km (340 mi).

The first deliveries should start at the end of October 2024.

Source: BYD

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