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2023 BMW M2 M Performance

At the 2022 Essen Motor Show, which will take place from December 3 – 11, BMW will present a more powerful version of the recently introduced BMW M2, the M2 M Performance. It is certain that this will please the demanding clientele of the Bavarian car manufacturer.

First of all, the M Performance M2 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine with 460 hp (338 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant increase in power over the base M2, which has 453 hp (333 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic transmission or 4.1 if the manual transmission is used. BMW has electronically limited the top speed to 155 mph (250 km/h), but this can be increased to 177 mph (285 km/h) with the optional M Driver’s Package.

The car is equipped with carbon body components, which, according to the M department, have a “positive effect” on the aerodynamic properties of the Coupé, M Performance adjustable suspension that allows the car to be lowered by an additional 25 millimeters, a carbon rear spoiler, a rear diffuser with quadruple tailpipes for a louder exhaust systems made of titanium. Inside, Alcantara with carbon accents adorns the interior of the powerful sedan.

At the same event, BMW will also display the M3 Touring, M240i Coupé and electric i4 M50.

Source: BMW

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2016 Ferrari F12tdf with 430km is for sale

At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show Ferrari unveiled the successor to the 599, the F12berlinetta, which was produced until 2017. However, in 2015, a track-focused version of this model, the Ferrari F12df, was introduced. With this model, Ferrari paid tribute to the cars that participated in the Tour de France from the end of the 19th century to 1986. It was produced until 2017, and only 799 cars left the production line. One of them, the 2016 Ferrari F12tdf, is for sale.

The car is finished in Bianco Avus and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with brake calipers finished in Rosso Scuderia, the sports exhaust system, the ‘HELE’ stop-start system, rear parking camera, as well as the headlight buckets, filter box, and fog lamps finished in carbon fiber. It has been well maintained and rarely driven, and has only 430 km on the odometer.

Inside, the carbon fiber racing seats are upholstered in black Alcantara, which also covers the door panels, dashboard, center console, combined with carbon fiber accessories. Additional equipment includes a yellow rev counter, large-size carbon fiber racing seats, seatbelts and Cavallinos stitched in the headrest in Rosso, passenger display, the passenger footwell-mounted fire extinguisher and a high-powered hi-fi sound system with Bluetooth and satellite navigation .

Under the hood is a 6.3 L V12 engine with 769 hp (573 kW) and 519 lb-ft (704 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). It sits on 20-inch wheels wrapped in 275/35ZR20 (front) and 315/35ZR20 (rear) Pirelli PZero tires.

This is an excellent opportunity for collectors to expand their collection with an outstanding car. Price upon request.

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Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2023 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato has arrived

Although it was announced that the new off-road 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato will be presented at this year’s Art Basel festival in Miami (USA), which will take place from December 1-4, the premiere took place today.

The arrival of the last Lamborghini powered by an internal combustion engine has been long awaited, and from next year their first plug-in hybrid will be on offer. The car is 4.4 centimeters additionally raised from the ground compared to the standard Huracan, protected and widened. It also received an improved version of the Integrated Vehicle Dynamics system as well as a new driving mode (Rally) intended for driving on terrains with low grip.

The Sterrato is equipped with aluminum underbody protection, reinforced sills, a set of 19-inch wheels wrapped in 235/40 R19 (front) and 285/40 R19 (rear) Bridgestone Dueler AT002 tires designed to provide optimal performance on all terrains. The novelty is runflat technology, which allows the car to travel 80 km without tire pressure.

The interior is covered with special Alcantara. It is equipped with a new touch screen, four-point safety harness, carbon bi-shell sports seats and aluminum floor mats.

The all-terrain super sports car will be powered by a centrally located naturally aspirated 5.2 L V10 engine with 610 hp (449 kW) and 413 lb-ft (560 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 160 mph (260 km/h).

Lamborghini will produce 1,499 units of this model at a currently unknown price.

Source: Lamborghini

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