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Tuning

Rolls-Royce Writh with Blacshot Aerodynamic Kit

A few months ago, Rolls-Royce introduced the limited edition Black Badge Black Arrow, which replaced the Wraith model. Only 12 examples of this model will be produced, and now the British company in cooperation with Prior Design has prepared a Blacshot Aerodynamic Kit for Rolls-Royce Writh models.

The car is finished in black, and is equipped with a new set of rims, front bumper (€4,290.00), front spoiler (€1,399.00), front fenders (€4,390.00), side skirts (€1,799.00), rear bumper with diffusor (€4,290.00) and rear trunk spoiler (€1,179.00).

The interior is covered with a combination of leather and Alcantara in two-tone black and red. The tuner logo adorns the seat backs and the central armrest between the front seats.

The BlackShot fits all versions of the Rolls-Royce Wraith models, but probably won’t include a power boost. The car is still powered by a 6.6-liter twin-turbo B12 engine with 623 hp (458 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Rolls-Royce Writh with Blacshot Aerodynamic Kit

Source: Prior Design

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Tesla Model S Plaid with new Track Pack

For all Tesla owners, good news comes from the company. According to information published on Tesla’s Twitter profile, the Model S Plaid track pack is coming soon.

The Model S Plaid track pack includes forged aluminum Zero-G wheels, Goodyear Supercar 3R track tires and brake fluid, new carbon-silicon carbide discs, and one-piece brake calipers with high-performance pads. The package will cost between $15,000 and $20,000, depending on the list of components the customer chooses, and will be available from June 2023.

Tesla says that the ceramic brakes are compatible with the 20-inch Zero-G and 21-inch Arachnid set, which means that all those with 19-inch Tempest rims will have to replace them.

Tesla Model S Plaid is powered by three electric motors with a total power of 1,020 hp (750 kW) and 1,050 lb-ft (1,424 Nm) of torque, with a range of 396 miles. It reaches 60 mph in 1.99 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km / h).

There is also a track package for the Model 3 Performance that costs $5,500. These include 20-inch Zero-G wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, high-performance brake pads and Bluetooth tire pressure sensors.

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Tesla Model S Plaid with new Track Pack

Source: Tesla via Twitter

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Radford Pikes Peak Edition Type 62-2

The annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is approaching, and one of the cars that will be participating is the Radford Pikes Peak Edition Type 62-2. It is a specially designed car for this race that is completely different from the road legal model.

Ant Anstead and Jenson Button have revived the classic Radford brand, producing something special, a racing prototype designed for high speed and mountain racing. “I know this car is going to be a beast. It has virtually nothing in common with the road car except for a few design features and certain components, but everything else is either modified or adapted from what the road car uses,” Tanner Foust said in an interview with Top Gear. He’s been tasked with keeping this lightweight car on the ground so it doesn’t take off when it races down the famous Colorado circuit in June this year.

The Radford Pikes Peak Edition Type 62-2 is powered by a turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine with 700 hp (515 kW), which is 95 hp (70 kW) more than the road model. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a sequential paddle shift gearbox. The top speed that the car can reach is 268 km/h (166 mph).

The Type 62-2 has an aluminum chassis and a 230 mm wider composite monocoque. The front and rear sub-frames are also new, as is the suspension geometry. The new car features an all-new chassis, front and rear aerodynamic carbon fiber add-ons that make it look like a battle-ready Transformer. Everything is drilled to ensure superior cooling, power and aero performance, while there is a hatch on the roof and a large spoiler at the back.

In the interior, there is only one seat that is placed centrally and meets FIA regulations, and weighs only 3.7 kg. The Pikes Peak Edition weighs only 861 kg, i.e. 200 kg less than the road model. About 70 parts were made using a 3D printer, so check and a light battery.

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Radford Pikes Peak Edition Type 62-2

Source: Top Gear