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News, Tuning

Manhart TR 750 based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S

The German tuner Manhart revealed its new work, the Manhart TR 750. The car is based on one of the most powerful models from the Stuttgart company, but also one of the fastest production cars in the world, the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

Manhart prepared a special equipment kit for this model, which brings H&R springs that bring the car closer to the ground by an additional 30 mm, MANHART decal set, 200 cell downpipes and a full exhaust from Kline innovation to enhance the sound track of the powerful sports car.

The basic Porsche 911 Turbo S is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the software remap, the TR 750 has 100 hp more than the base model, so it now counts up to 750 hp. That’s 50 hp more than the 911 GT2 RS, which is powered by the same engine with 700 hp (515 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (PDK) that transmits power to both axles.

Manhart hasn’t released performance data for the tuned TR 750, but we expect nothing less than what the Porsche 911 Turbo S can do, 62 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 330 km/h.

Source: Manhart

EV, News

The new Porsche Panamera could hit the market by 2030

At the beginning of the year, spy photos of the Porsche Panamera with a new facelift appeared, which many believed to be a new model. Porsche did not confirm it, but according to what we could see in the photos, the new Panamera could arrive by the end of the decade.

Photo: Autocar

Many Porsche models are already in the process of partial or full electrification, but only the legendary 911 manages to resist. According to Autocar, the new Panamera will be fully electric and will be slightly larger than its predecessor. It will be built on the SSP platform that will be used on future models.

For 2027, Porsche has announced a new generation of Taycan, and the Panamera should find its place above it. According to Autocar, the Stuttgart-based company is currently working on more advanced 800 V battery technology with higher energy density, which will definitely affect the car’s range. Currently, the Taycan has a range of 318 miles (WLTP) on a fully charged battery.

Porsche’s long-term goals are that by 2030, 80 percent of all cars sold will be electric models. Thus, for 2024, Porsche announced the arrival of the fully electric Macan as well as the 718 Cayman.

Source: Autocar

News

2023 BMW M2

In mid-October, BMW will unveil the new generation 2023 BMW M2, the last to be powered by an internal combustion engine. The car is still covered in some kind of artistic camouflage that doesn’t reveal much.

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 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). For safe braking and stopping, there is a braking system from the M4 model.

It is still not known whether the new BMW M2 will be offered in the xDrive version, but it is known that the internal combustion engine will not be assisted by an electric motor.

The new BMW M2 will be offered with a carbon roof, and will have the same adaptive shock absorbers as the M4. It will be mounted on 19 and 20 inch wheels wrapped in 275/35 R19 (front) and 285/30 R20 (rear) tires.

Inside, customers will be able to equip the car with a multitude of carbon parts (extra charge) that will enhance the sporty ambience in the cabin. Also, there’s a new cluster and touch screen located behind the curved glass, which is the case with every BMW that comes with the iDrive 8.

The BMW M2 will hit the market on October 11 and will be produced at BMW’s facilities in Mexico. The first deliveries to customers are planned for the beginning of spring next year. For the next few years, BMW announces more powerful versions, CS and CSL.

Source: BMW