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2024 Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson is one of the best-selling SUV models in this segment in most world markets, and now the South Korean manufacturer has presented a new edition of this model. It will arrive in Europe in early 2024, when we will know the European specifications of this car.

The car retains many similarities with its predecessor but now has a new front fascia with stronger lines and parametric hidden jewel-like lights, a redesigned bumper with protective cladding creates the impression of a wider wheel track, giving the vehicle a more dynamic and powerful appearance.

The horizontal design of the interior creates a feeling of openness, practicality, functionality and aesthetics. It comes with a lot of advanced technological elements that ensure more pleasant driving enjoyment for passengers.

Tucson has been a very popular car among European customers for years, and this is also shown by the fact that in 2022 it became the best-selling car in the segment of compact SUVs. Thus, it is expected that the new edition of the Hyundai Tucson will continue on the same path.

Source: Hyundai

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2024 Hyundai Tucson
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Maserati MC20 on the Nürburgring Nordschleife

The German magazine Sport Auto tested another supercar on the most famous Nürburgring Nordschleife race track, and this time it’s the Maserati MC20. Journalist, racer and test driver Christian Gebhardt tried his best to set the fastest lap time, but failed.

Maserati MC20 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 Nettuno engine with 621 hp (463 kW) and 538 lb-ft (729 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the rear axle. It reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph (323 km / h). It is mounted on Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires.

The Maserati MC20 completed the 20,830 km (12,943 mi) long course in 7 minutes and 25.26 seconds, two seconds faster than the time achieved by the Ferrari 812 Superfast. It was also a second slower than the two-seater Maserati MC12 supercar that clocked a lap time of 7:24.29 nearly two decades ago. But considering the fact that the car wasn’t developed on the Nordschleife, it was a respectable lap time!

Source: Sport Auto via YouTube

Tuning

Upgraded Ferrari Purosangue with 830 HP

German tuner Pogea Racing, which is known for upgrading Abarth, Alfa and Ferrari cars, presented its latest work, the upgraded Ferrari Purosangue. It is the first Ferrari SUV that was premiered in September 2022.

While we wait for some of the world’s best tuners to present their work based on the Ferrari Purosangue, Pogea Racing has equipped the high-performance crossover with extended fenders, a KW suspension that makes the car even closer to the ground, a new exhaust system with quad tailpipes, a new set of 23″ and 24″ reinforced rims wrapped in Michelin tires.

This car is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine with 830 hp (619 kW), paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels. Performances have not been published. As a reminder, the standard Ferrari Purosangue has 715 hp (526 kW) and 528 lb-ft (716 Nm) of torque, and can reach 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 192 mph (310 km/h).

It should also be noted that the lucky ones who can afford the first Ferrari SUV have been waiting for delivery for more than three years, and now they have an option that will make their Purosangue different from other examples.

Source: Pogea Racing

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Upgraded Ferrari Purosangue with 830 HP