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The McLaren 765LT Spider is a spectacular sports car

Following last year’s presentation of the McLaren 765LT based on the McLaren 675LT, German tuner Novitec has unveiled the McLaren 765LT Spider based on the 675LT Spider.

Novitec equipped the car with the NOVITEC RACE high-performance exhaust system that provides a special and unforgettable sound, which can optionally be obtained with fine gold plating. Also, engineers have prepared aerodynamic-enhancement components made from naked carbon, which make its appearance spectacular. This includes air intakes trunk lid, trunk-lid N-LARGO, headlight inserts, side air intakes and panel entrance.

Three tuning stages are available, the most powerful of which is Performance Stage 2. McLaren 765LT Spider is powered by a standard 4.0-liter eight-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine that now develops 855 hp (629 kW) and 662 lb-ft (898 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the plug-and-play N-Tronic control unit, compared to the standard model, the 765LT Spider reaches 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds. It reaches 124 mph (200 km/h) in 6.7 seconds with a top speed of more than 205 mph (331 km/h).

The car got new springs thanks to which it can be lowered additionally by 0.79 inches (20mm). It is mounted on MC3 20-inch and 21-inch forged central-lock Vossen wheels, available in 72 colors.

Source: Novitec

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Rolls-Royce Cullinan – Emperor

The German designer of exclusive automobiles that redefines luxury tuning for car owners, DMC Germany, presented its new work, Emperor. It is a sport modified Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The company redesigned the car by increasing its width, creating a more aerodynamic, attractive and powerful version. The front part of the car has been changed, and it is equipped with a new engine cover made of carbon fiber, new wider wheel arches, new sills, and a rear lip spoiler. It is mounted on a set of unique 24-inch rims.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in red leather, which can also be seen on the dashboard, door panels and central console. In front of the driver there is a three-spoke steering wheel covered in black leather, a digital cluster, while the display is located in the central part of the dashboard.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is powered by a 6.75L V12 direct injection engine 606 hp (446 kW) and 704 lb-ft (954 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant increase in power considering that the standard model has 563 hp (414 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. The base Cullinan reaches 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), while the modified model reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 175 mph (282 km/h).

Source: DMC Germany

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Xiaomi is about to unveil its first electric car

The global company Xiaomi has announced that it will invest 10 billion dollars in the automotive industry in the next 10 years. It is part of the big plan of the global giant, which will present its first electric vehicle prototype next month.

The company announced the news about entering the market of car manufacturers last year. The car will be developed by Xiaomi in cooperation with the company HVST Automobile Design, which signs with the Maven thread of the WM Motor company.

The Chinese company is currently building a research and development center in Yizhuang, and the first cars should leave the production lines in 2024. Until then, the car will undergo various tests. Currently, 1,000 employees are working on the development of the car.

Initially, the factory will have a capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year. At full capacity, the company expects to be able to produce 300,000 vehicles per year. In addition to this electric concept, Xiaomi plans to produce four different models that will find their places in the A+ and B segments.

Source: Xiaomi