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CF701 Concept

China’s oldest state-owned automobile manufacturer, Chang’an Automobile, has unveiled its new concept, the CF701. Designed as an SUV with a rear end reminiscent of a pickup truck.

This car is 5000mm long, 1970mm wide, 1630mm high, with a 3100mm wheelbase, enough to accommodate five passengers, and is built on a smart vehicle platform. A simple minimalist design, reminiscent of the Tesla Cybertruck, extends throughout the car. The front fascia with C-shaped LED daytime running lights, D-shaped LED lights located on the front bumper, rectangular arches and cameras replacing the side mirrors are just some of the design solutions. The SUV can be transformed into a pickup as the rear glass panel is pulled up and over the glass roof.

The interior of the concept is reminiscent of Tesla cars. A modern cabin with a centrally located infotainment screen, a simple dashboard, a head-up display and a steering wheel with a flat bottom are some of the equipment that comes with this electric car.

Source: Car News China

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CF701 Concept
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1960 Porsche 356B Roadster is up for auction

In 1960, Porsche premiered the second version of its most popular model with the T5 body type, the Porsche 356B Roadster. It was produced until 1963, and 30,963 cars left the production line, of which 2,902 were Roadsters. One of them, a 1960 Porsche 356B Roadster is up for auction.

This 356B Roadster is powered by a modified 1,720cc air-cooled flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The seller said that a service was done which included adjusting the carburetors and valves, replacing the battery and performing an oil change.

The car is finished in Royal Blue, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a black soft top with a matching top boot, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders, driving lamps, four-wheel finned drum brakes. In 2010, the car was refurbished by Apex Classique of Lakewood, which included replacing the front and rear decklids.

Inside, the low-back bucket seats are covered in gray vinyl that also covers the door panels. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 416 miles, the distance traveled since the renovation. Total mileage is unknown. Additional equipment includes lap belts for both occupants, black rubber floor linings, passenger grab handle, a sliding rearview mirror, roll-up windows, and map pockets.

Porsche 356B Roadster comes with a tonneau cover, a copy of the Kardex, and a Texas title.

The auction ends on September 16 and the current highest bid is $100,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1960 Porsche 356B Roadster is up for auction
EV

2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally

After this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, when Ford unveiled the all-electric Mustang Mach-E Rally prototype, now the production version of the rally-inspired car has finally been unveiled.

This electric crossover is finished in Grabber Yellow with two racing lines, and Ford will offer customers a wider palette that includes Grabber Blue, Shadow Black, Eruption Green as well as optional Star White and Glacier Gray. It is equipped with a modified suspension that gives it an additional 20 millimeters of ground clearance compared to the Mach-E GT, specially tuned MagneRide shock absorbers, rally-inspired front fog lights, a Focus RS-inspired rear spoiler, a front splitter, a black steel roof, 385 mm (15.1-inch) front discs with red Brembo calipers, protection on the door panels and fender arches, optional mudguards, towbar and hook on the front. It is mounted on 19″ wheels wrapped in 235/55 R19 Michelin CrossClimate2 tires.

Inside, there’s glossy white detailing that adorns the dashboard, lower steering wheel arms and the back of the Ford performance seats. Door panels feature contrast stitching.

The Mustang Mach-E Rally is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, with a total output of 480 hp (353 kW) and 652 lb-ft (884 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power for the car to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 4 seconds. Thanks to the 91 kWh battery, which supports DV fast charging of up to 15 kW, the car has a range of more than 400 kilometers.

Source: Ford

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2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally