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Lamborghini developed a new V8 engine

Lamborghini is currently developing the successor to the Huracan, and the prototype goes by the name 634. With this car, Lamborghini will complete the transition to an electrified range that currently consists of the Revuelto and the plug-in hybrid Urus SE, and according to information from the company, it will be powered by a new hybrid V8 engine.

Lamborghini is part of the Volkswagen Group, and several other group companies, including Porsche, offer a 4.0-L V8 twin-turbo engine. However, this powertrain will not be used in the Huracan successor, as Lamborghini claims to have developed a new hybrid V8 engine.

Details about the electric motors that will be part of the powertrain remain unknown, but it is known that there will be three electric motors and that one will be between the V8 engine and the eight-speed gearbox. However, the car won’t sound like your average hybrid. It will have a shorter range using only electric drive, but Lamborghini promises the sound of a modern supercar.

The Lamborghini 634 will be powered by a 4.0-L twin-turbo V8 engine with around 800 hp (596 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. As a reminder, the Huracan is powered by a 5.2-L naturally aspirated V10 engine with 640 hp (477 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Also, the Revuelt is powered by a V12 engine with 825 hp (615 kW).

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Lamborghini developed a new V8 engine
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New car sales growth in Europe

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has published the latest data on new car sales in 28 European markets, which include the European Union, EFTA (European Free Trade Association) and Great Britain. The data show an increase in new car sales, but also an increase in new car registrations in Europe.

New car sales growth in Europe

According to ACEA, European buyers registered 1,080,913 new cars in April (+12%), of which 387,288 cars (35.8 percent) were with gasoline engines, 318,854 hybrids (29.5 percent), 144,656 electric (13, 4 percent), and 124,943 diesel drivers (11.6 percent). Compared to the data for April 2023, only diesel cars recorded a decrease (0.8%), while the registration of all other vehicle types increased (gasoline +4.6%, hybrid 29.1%, electric 14.4%). It should be noted that only diesels recorded a decrease (0.8%).

Also, the number of registered new cars in the first four months of 2024 increased by 6.5 percent compared to the same period in 2023. Since the beginning of the year, a total of 4,476,369 new cars were registered, and the highest demand was for gasoline cars (1,598,296 units). Slightly lower demand was for hybrids (1,329,181 units) with a growth of 21.8 percent, electric cars (593,325 units) with a growth of 6 percent, while only 503,196 cars were diesel (-8.5%).

Volkswagen is still the leader both as a group (+14 percent) and as a brand. When it comes to brands, the biggest growth was achieved by Seat with 33,167 vehicles sold (+63.1), Volvo with 33,767 vehicles (+59 percent) and Honda with 5,887 vehicles (+49.6 percent).

Source: ACEA

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Bugatti Chiron Super Sport “55 1 of 1”

At the 1931 Paris Motor Show, Bugatti introduced the sports car Bugatti Type 55. It was produced until 1935, and in its honor the Italian brand presented a special example of the Chiron Super Sport marked “55 1 of 1”.

Like the original model from the 30s, the Super Sport model is also finished in a combination of black and yellow. At the front, there is a black grille frame, while the Chiron also got black ten-spoke wheels with yellow EB emblems. The rear wing is also painted in black and yellow and contains the inscription “55 1 of 1” on the lower part.

“From a distance, the ’55’ pattern ensures that the fenders appear black, just like on the original car,” said Jascha Straub, manager of Sur Mesure and Individualization at Bugatti.

The same color combination continues in the interior of this unique car. The seats are upholstered in a combination of black leather and Alcantara with yellow stitching and embroidered “55 1 of 1” on the head rest. Leather covers the dash and center console while Alcantara covers the door panels. There are also plenty of carbon details, and special door sill plates signed by Jean Bugatti.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is powered by an 8.0-L W16 quad-turbo engine with 1,600 hp (1,193 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to all wheels. The top speed is 440 km/h (273 mph).

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Bugatti Chiron Super Sport "55 1 of 1"