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New Porsche 911 GT2 RS coming soon

Every now and then, Porsche gives us new information about the cars that we can expect in the near future. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Porsche announces the arrival of the powerful 911 (992) GT2 RS in 2026. It has become a tradition that Porsche always offers the most powerful and fastest version of the current generation of its most popular car at the end of the story.

Although there is not much information, it is known that the new Porsche 911 (992) GT2 RS will be powered by a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder biturbo engine, from the current generation 911 Turbo, in combination with an electric motor. This means that the total power will be more than 700 hp, and more power means more torque compared to its predecessor (991 Series).

The company says the 400-volt hybrid system will be even more advanced than the one that powers the racing 963 LMDh. The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK) transmission.

It is quite certain that Porsche will soon offer a hybrid system in combination with the base versions of this model, which confirms the electrification of super sports cars before completely abandoning the internal combustion engine.

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New Porsche 911 GT2 RS coming soon

Source: Porsche

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Will internal combustion engines remain until 2040?

In the past few years, most of the world’s car manufacturers have announced the end of the use of internal combustion engines and the transition to fully electric cars by 2030. However, there are frequent rumors that ICE could remain in use for the next 10 years. The main reason for this is the bad infrastructure.

Internal combustion engines will go away sooner or later, and there are many who say that current plans to end the production of internal combustion engine cars are overambitious, unrealistic and counterproductive. Honda Motor Co. CEO Toshihiro Mibe shares this view. He said that the full transition to electric cars requires a much more developed battery charging infrastructure than the existing one. He also said that the development of the infrastructure, which will be accessible to all, needs much more time than the time mentioned in the earlier plans.

At Honda, they are working hard on transportation solutions that are based on full electrification. Together with the company LG Energy, they signed an agreement to build a facility for the production of batteries in the USA, and production should start in two years. Last fall, they partnered with Sony, with whom they will produce electric cars from 2026.

Will such views change the plans of decision-makers and extend the use of internal combustion engines for several years, we will see.

Source: Honda

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Two Ferraris crash into wall

Two days ago, videos of an unusual accident involving two Ferraris were published on Antonio Pio Guerra’s YouTube channel. The drivers were Belgians aged 50 and 54, who allegedly came to Italy on vacation.

The video shows a red Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano losing control on a turn and crashing into a property fence. After that, a blue Ferrari F12berlinetta arrives, which also lost control, flew through the air and hit a fence, after which it caught fire. The driver of the red Ferrari gets out of the vehicle and walks towards the driver of the blue one. After that, other people come to help.

Youtuber Antonio Pio Guerra posted a video of the accident, including the arrival of firefighters. The drivers were not seriously injured, they got through with a few bruises. One of them was transported to the hospital for examination, after which he was released.

It is not known whether the drivers are the owners of the cars or they have rented them. Either way, both vehicles will undergo expensive repairs.

Source: Antonio Pio Guerra via YouTube