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2023 Mercedes-AMG C63

After more than a year of development and testing, in two days Mercedes-AMG will present the latest generation of the C-Class, the C63, and the announcement was made with teaser photos.

The car is covered in light camouflage that covers some important places that Mercedes-AMG wants to keep as a surprise until the official premiere. It has already been announced that the new C63 will be powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine combined with a rear electric motor that will deliver a total of over 600 hp (441 kW). Power will be sent to all wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. It will hit 62 mph in 3.5 seconds which is faster than the current BMW.

This means that Mercedes-AMG has definitely given up on the V8 engine when it comes to the C63. Also, Mercedes-AMG will offer the C-Class as a station wagon. The car will be equipped with a set of 19-inch wheels with standard cast-iron brakes behind, a new rear diffuser, a 61 kWh battery, quad exhaust outlets, panamericana grille, full-width lower intakes and will use the standard C-class’s body.

The car was on display at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed, but even then it was covered in light camouflage.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

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1986 Ferrari Testarossa is up for sale

In 1984, Ferrari introduced the Testarossa model as the successor to the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. The car was produced until 1991 and 7177 examples left the assembly lines. One of them, a 1986 Ferrari Testarossa with 35,000 miles on the odometer, is up for sale.

The car has the original Rosso Metallizzato color and is in good condition. It features pop-up headlights, fog lights, an asymmetric cooling duct under the left fog light, side intake slats, body-colored rear grills, a third brake light integrated into the hood, and quad exhaust outlets. In 2011, the camshaft belts were replaced, the valves were adjusted, while an oil change was carried out. It is mounted on Cromodora 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 tires.

Inside, the comfortable seats are upholstered in black Nero Connolly leather that also covers the dashboard and door panels. In 2016, the carpets and kick panel were repaired. It is equipped with Alpine remote CD changer, radar detector, rear window defroster, gated shifter located on the center console alongside controls for the air conditioning and electric windows.

Under the hood is a 4.9-liter flat-12 engine with 380 hp (283 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. It comes with clean Carfax report, tool kit and service records.

When it comes to price, the current highest bid is $75,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2024 BMW M2 CS and CLS prototypes

Next month BMW will unveil the new generation 2023 BMW M2. It will be the last M2 powered by an internal combustion engine. However, according to Autocar, the Bavarian company is already heavily preparing more powerful versions, the M2 CS and CLS, which have been announced for next year.

The BMW M2 will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-6 engine from the current generation M4 model that has 473 hp (348 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque, so it is expected that the new The M2 model will also have more than 450 hp (331 kW). Power will be transmitted to the rear wheels via a standard 6-speed manual or 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission (optional).

How quickly BMW is progressing with the development of the M2 CS and CLS is also shown by the fact that some prototypes of these cars were seen on the streets of Munich. According to Autocar, the prototypes have an M Performance rear spoiler, integrated anti-roll bar and standard tailpipes.

When it comes to the powertrain, rumors say that the M2 CS and CLS could be powered by the same 3.0L engine but with 473 hp (348 kW).

However, we should have more information once the M2 is unveiled in mid-October.

Source: Autocar