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2023 Skoda Vision 7S

The Czech car manufacturer Skoda will present its new SUV Vision 7S in a few days. It is a car with a bold design that is different from anything currently offered by the Czech company.

Skoda has released sketches of the upcoming car, which features a redesigned front end, two-row headlights positioned far into the car’s edges, a bumper with seven vertical slats (the central one is orange), an aluminum panel under the front, and taillights that form a T-shaped light signature. in combination with daytime running lights.

This spacious seven-seater offers enough space to accommodate six adult passengers (2+2+2) and a child seat integrated into the center console between the first and second row of seats. One of the novelties is the first time, vertically placed infotainment system.

When it comes to propulsion, the Czech manufacturer announced that the new SUV Vision 7S will be electric, with unknown power and performance.

Car production will begin at the end of the year, while the first copies should be delivered to owners in 2023.

Source: Škoda

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2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante – lighter and more powerful

Last year was very successful for Lamborghini when it comes to sales. The largest percentage of vehicles sold refers to the Lamborghini Urus. From 2017 to today, Lamborghini produced over 25,000 copies of its luxury SUV, and in the first half of the year, over 5,000 copies were sold. In order to withstand the great pressure from competitors, the Italian supercar manufacturer decided to present a lighter and more powerful version of its popular SUV, the Lamborghini Urus Performante.

More carbon parts such as wide wheel arches, a new front and rear bumper that lengthen the Performante by an additional 25 mm, a roof spoiler with carbon wings, an Akrapovič exhaust system, a new diffuser, a differential that distributes torque more efficiently and a recalibrated front wheel steering system increase the downforce of the car by an additional 8 percent and improves its performance.

Inside, the Dark equipment package brings slightly different graphics to the cluster and intotainment screen. Through the Ad Personam program, numerous customizations and modifications are possible, including red door handles, unique door sills, aluminum details and a wide selection of leather and Alcantara.

Lamborghini Urus Performante is powered by a 4.0L biturbo V8 engine with 657 hp (490 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. That’s an extra 16 hp over the standard Urus, which has 650 hp (478 kW). All these improvements and a weight reduction of 47 kg have improved the performance of the Performante which now reaches 62 mph in 3.3 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the Urus, with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h). It’s mounted on a set of 22-inch wheels wrapped in 285/40 ZR22 (front) and 325/35 ZR22 (rear) PIRELLI P ZERO tires. Drivers can also use Rally mode, which offers better performance on off-road terrain.

When it comes to the price, the Lamborghini Urus costs around $221,506, while the price of the Performante is EUR 218,487 ($217,391.29 according to the current exchange rate).

Source: Lamborghini

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Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55

Mercedes-AMG recently presented the limited edition Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 with which the company celebrates more than half a century of existence. It is a racing car with a number of improvements compared to the standard GT3.

The car does not meet FIA homologations when it comes to weight, engine, aerodynamics and exhaust system. This means that the car does not have a silencer on the exhaust system, which is mandatory in FIA homologation, so the sound produced by the V8 engine is more powerful.

At first glance, the Edition 55 is indistinguishable from the standard Mercedes-AMG GT3, except for the paint and decals. Inside, carbon fiber seats with protective mesh are adorned with the embroidered inscription “Edition 55 – 1 of 5”. The contrast is made by the dark shade of gray and the carbon accessories. There’s also a Bosch DDU (data display unit), a high-resolution screen that shows information about speed, revs, engine operating temperature and lap times.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 is powered by a 6.3l V8 engine with 650 hp (478 kW). For comparison, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 has almost 100 hp (74 kW) less according to FIA standards. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential transmission in transaxle configuration with multi-disc, limited-slip differential and traction control.

Mercedes-AMG will produce 5 examples of this car. The price of the car is EUR 625,000, without VAT.

Source: Mercedes-AMG