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Ford SuperVan 4 with 1,973 HP

February 25, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will take place on the last Sunday of June, and Ford has already announced that it will compete with an electric van, the SuperVan 4.

Ford unveiled the SuperVan 4 in the middle of last year, as part of the launch of the new e-Transit model. The vehicle was premiered at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where it was driven by Romain Dumas, who will also be behind the wheel at Pikes Peak this year. This superpowered van is great for Pikes Peak because its electric drivetrain doesn’t lose power with altitude, unlike an internal combustion engine.

The Ford SuperVan 4 is powered by four electric motors with a total output of 1,973 hp (1,451 kW). It hits 62 mph in less than 2 seconds, and is expected to set a very good time.

The current race record is 7:57.148, set by Dumas in 2018 when he drove the all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak. Who knows, maybe Dumas will set the best time again this year, but behind the wheel of a Ford SuperVan.

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Fernando Alonso drove the new Aston Martin DBX707

February 24, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The new Formula 1 season is about to start, and Fernando Alonso is one of the drivers who changed teams this year. After two years as an Alpine driver, he recently signed a multi-year contract with Aston Martin. But, before the start of the season, he also took part in filming commercials for his new employer, driving his very own DBX707 to the limits on the track in pursuit of the perfect lap.

At the beginning of last year, Aston Martin unveiled its new SUV, the DBX707, whose production began in mid-2022. It was the beginning of a new era for the British car manufacturer, which marks a new level of SUV performance.

The car is a symbol of the brand’s ability to combine top luxury with high performance. In addition to positive reactions from customers and the media, Aston Martin also offered new employment opportunities to people from the local community.

The DBX707 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 707 hp (520 kW), making it the most powerful SUV in the world. It reaches 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 193 mph (310 km / h). The power of its powerful engine is transmitted to all wheels via a fast 9-speed automatic transmission with improved differential and limited traction.

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Source: Aston Martin via YouTube

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2008 Porsche 911 (997.1) Turbo is up for auction

February 24, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Since it appeared on the market in 1964, the Porsche 911 has always attracted the attention of onlookers and has been the desire of many. This legendary car is still extremely sought after, no matter what model it is. The special attention of speed enthusiasts was on the model that was first introduced in 1975, the turbocharged 911 (930 Turbo). Since then, many versions and generations of this model have been produced. One of them, a 2008 Porsche 911 (997.1) Turbo, is up for auction.

Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a turbocharged 3.6L flat-six engine with 473 hp (353 kW) and 460 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is equipped with the Sport Chrono package that enables overboost for up to 10 seconds, increasing peak rated torque to 505 lb-ft. It is mounted on 19″ Turbo wheels wrapped in 235/35 front and 305/30 rear Pirelli P Zero tires.

This car is finished in black, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a power sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, side air intakes, stainless steel exhaust finishers, flared quarter panels, Rennkit eRam rear spoiler actuator, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as well as Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with an automatic brake differential (ABD).

Inside, heated front sport seats are upholstered in Stone Gray leather that covers the dashboard and door panels. Additional equipment includes body-color trim and seat backs, auto-dimming mirrors, driver-seat memory settings, Porsche Communication Management with navigation, a Bose sound system, automatic climate control, and cruise control. The clock reads 22,146 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual, three keys and a clean Kentucky title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on February 24th and the current highest bid is $86,500 USD.

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