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Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Red Dragon

A few years ago, Bugatti introduced one of its most powerful models, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, and one example recently left the French factory and made its way to its buyer in Singapore. It is a special edition Chiron Super Sport Red Dragon. Price is unknown.

The car is painted in red with contrasting Nocturno black lines running the entire length of the car. The body is made of carbon fiber, and the owner also opted for Sky View glass roof panels. There are also glossy black rims, red brake calipers and many other components, while the door sills feature “Red Dragon” lettering.

The interior is impressive. The seats are upholstered in white leather with red stitching and an embroidered “Chiron Super Sport” inscription on the headrest. White leather also covers the door panels and pillars, while other surfaces on the doors and center console are made of carbon fiber with an elegant satin finish. There are also plenty of red details adorning the interior of the car.

Under the hood is a centrally located turbocharged 8-liter W16 engine with 1,600 hp (1,177 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque. Thanks to its impressive power, it reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in just 2.4 seconds, 124 mph (200 km / h) in 5.8 seconds, and 186 mph (300 km / h) in about 12 seconds. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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Redesigned Audi Q7 coming soon

By the end of Q1, Audi will present the redesigned Q7, still the largest SUV in Audi’s fleet. It will come with several new body solutions and several body colors, but also more technology. Starting price 79,300 euros.

The car received a new one-piece radiator mask embedded in a redesigned bumper, graphics in the housings of adaptive matrix LED lights, which now optionally offers laser technology, as well as four possible visual solutions for daytime running lights. There are also three new body colors (Ascari Blue, Sakhir Gold and Chili Red) and newly designed 20″ – 22″ alloy wheels, in addition to the standard 19″ wheels.

The spacious cabin, enough to accommodate seven passengers, is equipped with new combinations of upholstery materials and colors, an improved multimedia system and an improved assistance system. We will have more information after the official premiere.

When it comes to the powertrain, Audi hasn’t changed anything. Customers can still count on a 3.0L 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine combined with mild hybrid technology that has a total power of 231 hp / 172 kW (45 TDI), while the most powerful diesel version (50 TDI) comes with 282 hp (210 kW ). The 55 TFSI version is powered by a 3.0L gasoline V6 engine with 340 hp (250 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque, and at the top of the range is the SQ7 powered by a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine with 500 hp (373 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. All versions come with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Trump’s 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster sold for $1.1 million USD

A few days ago, the 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster that was owned by former United States President Donald Trump until 2002 was sold at auction for $1,100,000 USD.

Trump's 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is up for sale

Trump owns a $2 million car collection, and one of the cars was this Diablo VT Roadster, one of only 132 examples built for US customers. Thanks to his special ties with Lamborghini, Trump got a car made to his liking. It is finished in Blu Le Mans color over cream/black. This color was not officially available in 1997, and there is a “Donald Trump 1997 Diablo” plaque on the driver’s door. According to the partnership agreement, the Italian company had previously given him examples of this car for promotional purposes.

Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is powered by a 5.7-liter V12 engine with 492 hp (367 kW) and 430 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). It has only 24,836 kilometers (15,431 miles) on the odometer.

$1.1 million USD is a record amount for a Lamborghini Diablo. Similar examples of this model in similar condition and with no celebrity connection sold for half this amount or even less.

Source: Barrett Jackson

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