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Tuning

Novitec Esteso Widebody based on Urus Performante with 782 HP

Lamborghini Urus Performante is the most powerful SUV from the company based in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. However, many tuners want to make it better, and one of the world’s best, Novitec, introduced its last work based on this car, Novitec Esteso Widebody.

The car is equipped with new carbon components such as front bumper, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, wider fenders and hood. There is also a new adaptive exhaust system that creates even more striking sound compared to the standard version. Inside, Novitec offers a wide selection of colors and materials, giving potential customers the opportunity to make their car unique.

Novitec also equipped the Urus with adaptive suspension with shorter springs, making the car closer to the ground for an additional 25 millimeters. It is mounted on reinforced 23-inch Vossen alloy wheels wrapped in 285/35 front and 325/30 rear Pirelli P Zero tires.

Novitec Esteso Widebody is powered by a 4.0L biturbo V8 engine with 782 hp (575 kW) @ 6,200 rpm and 761 lb-ft (1,032 Nm) of torque @ 2,900 rpm. Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It is more powerful than a standard version that has 650 hp (478 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 311 km/h (193 mph).

Source: Novitec

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Novitec Esteso Widebody based on Urus Performante with 782 HP
News

Mercedes AMG SL63 S E Performance hits 62 mph in 2.9 seconds

The Mercedes AMG SL63 S E Performance is one of the most powerful Mercedes AMG cars, but also the most powerful SL model. It is a sporty 2+2 Roadster that attracts attention wherever it appears not only with its design but also with the sound of the engine like an enraged beast.

The car is powered by a 4-liter V8 biturbo engine combined with an electric motor (204 hp), on the rear axle, with a total power of 816 hp (608 kW) and 1,047 lb-ft (1,420 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to push the powerful car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph). Behind the cover on the rear bumper hides the connection for charging the 6.1 kWh battery, which ensures a range of 13 kilometers.

The AMG SL63 S E Performance features a fabric folding roof whose active aerodynamics, along with an adaptive suspension and mechanical limited-slip differential, are tuned to ensure superior handling. There is also a steering system (i) via the rear axle, eight work programs and adaptive integral drive (4Matic+). It sits on 20-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 265/40 front and 295/35 rear Michelin tires. It is equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes with 420mm front and 380mm rear discs.

And while AMG still claims that they made no mistake when they made the decision that the new generation C-Class (C63) will be powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder hybrid, many potential buyers have turned to other car companies. However, everything remained the same with the SL.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

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Mercedes AMG SL63 S E Performance hits 62 mph in 2.9 seconds
Auctions

1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster up for auction

In 1998, Lamborghini started building a special car, the Diablo SV Roadster. It was a combination of the Diablo SV in the configuration of the Diablo VT Roadster, and the manufacturer planned to produce only 20 examples. However, due to the financial turmoil faced by the company as well as the lack of interest in such a variant, Lamborghini stopped the project. Only two units of this car were produced, making it the rarest series-production Lamborghini ever. One of them was offered at auction.

This Diablo SV Roadster is powered by a 5.7L V12 engine with 530 hp (395 kW) and 445 lb-ft (605 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

The car is finished in the striking combination of Roadster Giallo over Nero “Torpedo” Alcantara. It is equipped with a removable roof, rear wing, side air intake blades, electronic suspension lifting system, and 355-millimeter brake discs at each corner. Front bumper, alloy wheels, side decals and interior are from SV coupé. The central console and sills are made of carbon fiber. It has only 42,842 kilometers on the odometer.

The Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster was offered at RM Sotheby’s Sealed Auction on December 15, 2023.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster up for auction