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2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Safety Car

At the beginning of March, Porsche presented the Taycan Turbo GT, which will be the new Safety Car for the rest of the Formula E season. It is the most powerful production car of the Stuttgart company, but also more powerful than racing cars.

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, with a total power of 789 hp (580 kW) and 988 lb-ft (1,340 Nm) of torque. Thanks to Launch Control, the power increases to 1,033 hp (760 kW) or to 1,108 hp (815 kW) for two seconds. That’s quite enough to propel the car from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.2 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.6 seconds with a top speed of 306 km/h (190 mph).

The car will make its debut at the race in Brlin on May 12, 2024, and two examples will be presented. One car will be finished in Purple Sky Metallic and will be equipped with the Weissach package, while the other car will be finished in a shade of green. Both will be equipped with safety lights, flashing lights, fire extinguishers, as well as special communication equipment.

As a reminder, the road-legal Taycan Turbo GT embodies its track-oriented character with a redesigned body kit. It is equipped with the Weissach package, which contributes to weight reduction by eliminating the rear seats, an adaptive rear spoiler with Gurney wing and an in-built splitter with integrated “air wings”, a new rear diffuser, combined with air-directing elements in the chassis, creating 220 kg of downforce. It’s mounted on a set of new 21-inch lightweight forged wheels.

The dark cabin is equipped with adaptive sports seats with Race-Tex and black leather upholstery and a GT Sport steering wheel. The Turbo GT logo adorns the headrests and center console. Volt blue or GT silver contrasting tones, as well as different shades of stitching, are also available as an option. The Weissach package includes an analog clock, floor mats and luggage compartment mats, as well as insulating material. Porsche even opted for a single charging port on the passenger side, as well as lighter materials in the trunk.

Source: Porsche

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2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Safety Car
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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Upgraded by Liberty Walk

The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most popular cars among those looking for a comfortable and luxurious SUV, and Japanese tuner Liberty Walk used the Land Cruiser 300 for its latest project, making it more robust and attractive.

Liberty Walk has prepared a special body kit that includes a new front fascia with a redesigned radiator grille, a redesigned bumper and new air intakes, widened front and rear fenders, and new side skirts. At the rear, a small lip spoiler and a roof spoiler attract special attention.

For those who want more, Liberty offers a fiberglass or carbon fiber component package that includes front and rear bumpers, tailpipes and fender extensions. When it comes to the price, the fiberglass components cost $7,480, while the carbon components are more expensive and cost $10,780.

The tuner also offers a Premium body kit that costs $19,580. Components can be ordered separately, and those opting for a new front grille, rear wing, tailgate spoiler and liftgates will pay 9,790 or 14,080 depending on materials. A carbon fiber hood is also part of the Premium kit.

The car sits on a set of new 22″ and 24″ rims that cost $11,650 and $14,850.

Source: Liberty Walk

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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Upgraded by Liberty Walk
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2025 BMW M4 CS

After the recently introduced new generation BMW M3, the new BMW M4 CS has arrived on the market. Lighter and more powerful than the Competition model, the new M4 CS will be road legal. Production will begin in July 2024, and it will cost 160,000 euros in Germany.

The new M4 CS is powered by a 3.0-L turbocharged six-cylinder engine with 550 hp (404 kW) @ 6,250 rpm and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque @ 5,950 rpm. Power is sent to all wheels (xDrive) via an 8-speed Steptronic transmission. With the adaptive drive, all the potential of the engine can be directed only to the rear axle. It accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 302 km/h (188 mph).

Compared to the M4 Competition model, the M4 CS is equipped with additional carbon components, making it 20 kg lighter. It is mounted on 19″ and 20″ ultralight rims with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

On the world’s most famous circuit, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the M4 CS was only 1.5 seconds slower than the limited edition version of the CSL. All customers who want to test their car on the track, BMW will offer special tires.

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2025 BMW M4 CS