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News, Tuning

Tuned Fiat Multipla is a beast with 1,014 HP

The Fiat Multipla is a city car that some consider the ugliest car in the world. It is a six-seater with plenty of glass surfaces and numerous practical details, but redesigned, it could make a completely different impression. That’s exactly what YouTubers Sylvain Levy and Pierre Chabrier did, creating a real beast.

The car is equipped with a wide body kit from W-Autosport. The rear doors have been removed, the rear wheel arches are wider, new side skirts and a new front splitter have been installed, and the car has new wide tires.

The biggest change is under the bonnet. The standard Fiat Multipla, in the most powerful version, is powered by a 1.9 Multijet inline-4 engine with 120 hp (88 kW) and 152 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque. However, the tuners installed, believe it or not, the engine from the Corvette C6 Z06. So now the Multipla is powered by a V8 engine with an incredible 1014 hp (746 kW). It makes it the most powerful Fiat Multipla, but also one of the most powerful cars in the world.

The car will be premiered at the Paris Motor Show.

Source: Vilebrequin via YouTube

News

Porsche Museum exhibited 911 Carrera RS models

This year, Porsche marks half a century since the appearance of the Porsche 911 Carrera RS on the market. It is a great success of the company from Zuffenhausen, which on this occasion allowed visitors to the Porsche Museum to see all RS models, including the naturally aspirated 911 Carrera RSR, which won world championship races including Targa Florio and the 24 Hours of Daytona.

It all started back in 1973 when the Carrera RS 2.7 had its premiere and was named after 356 Carreras while the RS was developed to meet the homologation requirements in motorsport. The car was designed with a larger body that allowed more space for a larger engine compared to the previous 911 models. In order to meet the sporty characteristics, which meant a reduction in weight below 1000 kg, thin steel and thinner glass were used in the construction of the car. All this resulted in the many victories that Carrera RS achieved in the FIA ​​​​races of Group 4.

The exhibition is called “Spirit of Carrera RS” and visitors will be able to see cars from Series 964, 993, 996, 997, 991 and 992. There is also a rare limited edition of the new 911 Sport Classic. The car is based on a 70s model, the 911 Carrera RS, and according to Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche, “The new 911 Sport Classic is the first vehicle to feature Sport Gray Metallic paintwork.” It is powered by a 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 550 hp (405 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on 20/21-inch alloy wheels. Porsche will produce only 1,250 copies of this model.

Porsche 911 Sport Classic - a beast with a manual transmission and RWD

The latest presented Porsche model 911 GT3 RS shows that RS models have a future. It is a road legal sports car that brings new aerodynamic and technological solutions. Under the hood is a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with only 518 hp (386 kW). The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK) transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 184 mph (296 km/h).

Source: Porsche

EV, News

2024 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul

It took two years for the first eActros LongHaul prototypes to appear on the streets. Although it was unveiled three months ago, the truck was not finished, now Mercedes-Benz Trucks has finally shown the final design of the electric truck that will have a range of 500 km (311 miles).

In 2021, Mercedes unveiled its electric truck, eActros, and on that occasion, Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said: “We have to acknowledge that transport is part of the problem when it comes to climate change. At the same time, we can and we will be part of the solution. We start with our eActros that has covered more than half a million kilometers on public roads. The eActros and its dedicated services are a big step for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and for our customers towards CO₂-neutral transport.” Customers are thus sending a strong signal to all stakeholders to combine efforts and quickly put more and more electric trucks on the road, expand the charging infrastructure and create cost parity.

“We are continuously expanding our portfolio of battery-electric trucks. Our focus is on offering clear advantages to our customers. Therefore, our electric trucks are specifically designed for e-mobility, giving them better drivability, energy efficiency and durability.” said Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks engineers designed the eActros LongHaul so that the vehicle and its components meet the same durability requirements as the conventional Actros. That means 1.2 million kilometers over a period of ten years. The Mercedes eActros LongHaul will be powered by two electric motors with a total power of 816 hp (600 kW). It will have three batteries with a total capacity of over 600 kWh, which is enough to give the truck a range of 311 miles (500 km).

Source: Mercedes-Benz Trucks