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The Bugatti will be powered by a V16 engine

In a few months, Bugatti will present a new car that will replace the Chiron model, and the latest information says that it will be powered by a V16 engine as part of a hybrid powertrain.

Bugatti is still hiding details about this car, but it is already known that the new powerful 8.3 liter V16 engine will be developed in cooperation with Cosworth. The published video contains the sound of the engine, and some believe that it could be a naturally aspirated engine, which would not be a surprise because the video hints at a large number of rpm. It is rumored to be 9,000 rpm.

Also, there are many rumors and some of them say that the powertrain will include an 8.3-liter V16 in combination with three electric motors with a total power of 1,800 hp (1,342 kW). Of course, more information will be known in June, when the car will be premiered.

Source: Bugatti

EV

2024 MG Cyberster

The MG Cyberster is the most powerful car in the fleet of the Chinese-owned company, MG Motor. It is the first electric roadster of this company, about which MG Motor has now released more details.

MG has produced roadsters for decades, and then the Chinese owners decided to produce a roadster with swing doors, which premiered at the Geneva International Motor Show. The manufacturer has prepared a wide range of body colors that include New English White, Dynamic Red, Camden Grey, Cosmic Silver, Inca Yellow and Black, while the roof can be ordered in black.

The Entery MG Cyberster will be powered by a single electric motor producing 340 hp (254 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque, sending power to the rear wheels. That’s enough power to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. It is equipped with a 64 kWh battery.

The more powerful version has two electric motors with 544 hp (406 kW) and 535 lb-ft (725 Nm) of torque, sending power to all wheels. It accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds. It is equipped with a 77 kWh battery that provides a range of 580 kilometers CLTC.

The price is currently unknown, but some rumors say that it will cost over 50,000 euros.

Source: MG Motor

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2024 MG Cyberster
EV

Microlino Lite available for 14 year olds

Microlino is an all-electric, four-wheeled Quadricycle inspired by the Isetta, a bubble car from the 1950s. It was created in 2016 in collaboration between Microlino and CECOMP, as Microlino 1.0. In 2022, the more modern Microlino 2.0 arrived on the market, and now the Microlino Lite is presented, a version that will be able to be driven in most countries from the age of 16, and in France and Italy from the age of 14.

This version does not differ much in design from the Microlino 2.0, and customers will be able to choose between two body colors, Venice Blue and Berlin Anthracite. It is powered by an electric motor with 12 hp (9 kW) enough to reach a limited top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). That is significantly less than the original, which has 17 hp (12.5 kW) and a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph).

The car is equipped with a 6 kWh battery that enables a range of 90 km (56 miles), and customers can also choose an 11 kWh battery with a range of up to 177 km (110 miles). The battery can be charged up to 80 percent in just two hours.

When it comes to price, the Microlino Lite can be purchased on a four-year contract for CHF 149 ($169) per month. Sales will start soon.

Source: Microlino Car