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The combination of Porsche Targa and Taycan

Porsche previously announced that it is going full electrification of all its models, and the only one that could remain with an internal combustion engine is the 911. Based on that information, an artist known as Sugar Chow created the Porsche 911E Targa.

The process of electrification is on the rise, and all major brands are working hard to introduce new electric models, increasing their offer. This did not exclude sports models either, and in this regard, a series of electric models will arrive from the Stuttgart-based company starting next year. The first in that series will be the new generation SUV model Macan. At the same time, Porsche announces that the legendary 911 will keep the internal combustion engine. However, in the imaginative realm of digital content creators, this interesting idea of an electric Porsche 911 992 has appeared.

At the end of 2018, the eighth generation of the legendary 911 series, the 992 model, was presented, joining a series of models: Carrera, Targa, Turbo and GT3. All these variants are interesting, but for many Targa is particularly interesting because of its specific roof. Currently, the 911 Targa models include the variants: Targa 4, Targa 4S, plus Targa 4 GTS. Their power is distributed in the range of 385 hp (283 kW) to 480 hp (353 kW), which in the most powerful version with the PDK transmission, reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 191 mph ( 307 km/h).

The design may look strange, but it is certainly an interesting combination. Sugar Chow blended the front end of the Taycan phenomenally with the body of the 911, while removing the rear exhaust system to create this illusion. Of course he didn’t deal with the powertrain of the car, after all he is only a visual creator.

When it comes to the powertrain, the current Porsche Taycan Turbo S is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 750 hp (560 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. This would require a lot of space to install a larger battery pack, which the Targa cannot provide. Therefore, a version with 530 hp (390 kW) with 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) of torque and a 71 kWh battery remains as an option.

Source: sugardesign_1 via Instagram

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The combination of Porsche Targa and Taycan
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Volvo EM90

The Swedish car manufacturer Volvo was founded before 1927 and could soon present its first minivan, the Volvo EM90. Now the first photo of this electric vehicle has been published.

Although the photo does not show the full design of the car, some details such as the double panoramic roof, with two separate areas for passengers in the front and rear seats, can be noticed. Some information says that the car could have three rows of seats, but this information has not been confirmed.

Other details that we can see are the illuminated Volvo logo on the back of this minivan and the taillights in the shape of the letter “T”. Also, thanks to the position of the handles, we can see that the car could have sliding doors.

Volvo has not yet revealed any technical details about its first minivan. What is certain is that the EM90 will only be offered as an all-electric model. The official presentation will take place on November 12, while the pre-orders for this minivan will be opened on the same day, initially exclusively for the Chinese market.

Source: Volvo

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1962 Porsche 356B 1600 Super 90 Cabriolet is for sale

Every now and then we come across a Porsche 356, the first production car from the German manufacturer, that is for sale. Some of them are in bad condition but can be a good project. However, there are some that are in pretty good condition and that is the case with this 1962 Porsche 356B 1600 Super 90 Cabriolet that is up for auction.

The Porsche 356B is powered by a 1.6-liter Super flat-four with a factory output of 86 hp (63 kW) @ 5500 rpm and 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) of torque @ 4300 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. It should be noted that the fuel tank, rear muffler, and starter were replaced six years ago, while the rear pulley seal, fuel filter, and clamps were replaced last month. It sits on silver-finished 15” wheels wrapped in 185-series Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

This car is finished in black and is in pretty good condition, with the owner reporting minor damage such as a few dents, scratches and peeling chrome parts. It was fully restored in the mid-80s, and six years ago the car was equipped with a replacement black soft top, Sonnenland black boot cover, body-color bumpers, fog lights, a driver’s mirror, twin engine grilles with badges, aftermarket LED taillight bulbs, and dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear bumper, and four-wheel drum brakes.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in red leather that also covers the door panels and the upper part of the dashboard. There is also a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer that shows 70,416 miles. Additional equipment includes a heater, a locking glove box, an adjustable rearview mirror, Coco Mats, a cigarette lighter, a Blaupunkt AM/FM/SW radio, and door pockets. A four-way flasher switch has been added under the dashboard.

This Porsche 356B Super 90 comes with a copy of the Kardex, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, service records, refurbishment photos, spare parts, a tool kit, and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on August 28 and the current highest bid is USD $125,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1962 Porsche 356B 1600 Super 90 Cabriolet is for sale