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Tuning

Brabus 900 Rocket R

The Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe is one of the best models offered by the German brand. Aerodynamic, comfortable but also powerful, a machine that is fast on the track and on the road. It is extremely popular among tuners, and the German tuner company Brabus, master of high-end modifications, presented the Brabus 900 Rocket R based on this model.

The special “Widestar” body kit brings a host of carbon fiber components including a new front lip spoiler, new wheel arch vents, and a new rear diffuser. All components are optimized in the wind tunnel, and Brabus says the result is “a new level of aerodynamic efficiency”.

What most fans of Porsche cars are interested in is the engine. The car is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 900 hp (662 kW). The high-performance sports exhaust system is made of Inconel and contains electronically controlled valves, which enables better air flow. All this allows the car to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.5 seconds, which is impressive. Customers will be able to choose between an automatically or manually shifted eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to all wheels.

Brabus 900 Rocket R is equipped with five-spoke 22/21-inch BRABUS Monoblock P “Platinum Edition” wheels, carbon fiber aero-discs, BRABUS sports suspension, new coilover springs and fully adjustable shock absorbers.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in soft black leather that also covers the door panels, dashboard, and central console, while the headliner is upholstered in Alcantara. The artwork is completed by high-gloss carbon fiber elements on the central console, pedal pads made from anodized aluminum, carbon fiber door sill trims with an integrated LED backlit BRABUS logo.

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Brabus 900 Rocket R based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe

Source: Brabus

EV

The new all-electric Fiat 600

After discontinuing the production of the Fiat 600 more than a decade ago, the Italian car manufacturer Fiat has unveiled an electric successor to the popular city car.

At first glance, the exterior design resembles the electric model 500e. However, the new Seicento, which is 4.17 meters long, brings with it an airy and spacious passenger cabin for five people as well as a luggage space of 360 liters. Inside, the 7-inch digital instrument panel and 10.25-inch display stand out.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car will be powered by an electric motor with 156 hp (115 kW), which is enough for the crossover to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9 seconds. Also, a hybrid version was announced, which should be available from the middle of next year.

The new Fiat 600 is equipped with a 54 kWh battery, which is sufficient for a range of over 400 kilometers, while when used only in the city, one charge should provide more than 600 kilometers. It takes less than 30 minutes to charge the battery up to 80 percent on 100-kilowatt chargers.

The price could be a negative surprise considering that this city car costs 35,950 euros, and in combination with the La Prima equipment package, 40,950 euros. That’s significantly more expensive than the Nissan Leaf, which costs around 25,000 euros.

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The new all-electric Fiat 600

Source: Fiat

News

2023 MG4 EV Xpower

In the mid-1920s, the automobile company MG (Morris Garages) was founded. Since then it has changed several owners and is currently owned by SAIC Motor Corporation Limited. Now it has introduced its most powerful model ever produced, the MG4 EV Xpower.

The new model is based on a modular platform developed by SAIC Motor. It is decorated with a black painted roof, orange calipers, 18-inch wheels and a special light green color. It will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.

When it comes to the powertrain, the MG4 EV Xpower is powered by two electric motors (one at the front with 204 hp/ and one at the rear axle with 231 hp/) with a total power of 435 hp and 600 Nm of torque. It has AWD which allows the electric MG to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.8 seconds. For now, MG has not revealed the top speed of this EV, nor what battery it will be equipped with.

The car is equipped with a dynamic control system, which is a first for an MG model. It has an electronic differential lock and an intelligent engine management module, which results in a torque vectoring system and better handling. Compared to the regular MG4 EV, the new model has a 25% stiffer suspension, thanks to changes to the dampers and springs, as well as stiffer anti-roll bars. There are also new better brake components with ventilated 345mm discs on all wheels.

Before the premiere, MG announced that the MG4 EV Xpower will cost 42,500 euros.

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2023 MG4 EV Xpower

Source: MG