All posts by Francis Mitterrand

Hybrid, News

2023 Rodin FZERO is a new hypercar

The Rodin FZERO is a new supercar made by Rodin Cars. It is a limited edition racing car that will be produced in only 27 examples, and the first deliveries are expected next summer.

Although it looks big, the FZERO weighs less than 700 kg thanks to the carbon body. It is equipped with a carbon fiber composite chassis, titanium 3D printed hydraulic cylinders to actively maintain ride height and aerodynamic performance, springs actuated via pushrod & rocker arrangements, hydraulic ride height control, a set of 18-inch magnesium OZ Racing rims wrapped in Avon tires, and carbon- ceramic brakes with 6-piston front calipers and 4-piston rear calipers. Inside, there is a single seat with a 6 point FIA F1™ safety harness.

When it comes to the powertrain, the hypercar is powered by a 4.0-liter V10 twin-turbo engine with 986 hp (725 kW) and 671 lb-ft (910 Nm) of torque which, in combination with an electric motor with 130 kW and 86 lb-ft (116 Nm), delivering a total of 1,160 hp (853 kW) @ 9,000 rpm and 757 lb-ft (1,026 Nm) of torque @ 7,250 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an eight-speed sequential titanium gearbox. The Rodin FZERO boasts a top speed of 223 mph (360 km/h).

Source: Rodin Cars

EV, News

2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo S is the king of the Nürburgring

In 2019, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S set the fastest lap time among production cars with 7 minutes and 42 seconds on the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife. Many have tried to drive faster than the Taycan Turbo S but without success, until last year when a new record was set by the Tesla Model S Plaid. It was a sign for Porsche to come back and show its power.

The basic Porsche Taycan Turbo S is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 750 hp (560 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 161 mph (260 km/h). However, this was not enough, so the Stuttgart-based company equipped the car with a new performance package and PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) system, which will be available for the new 2023 model at a price of 13,377 EUR.

The car was additionally equipped with racing seats and a roll cage, and test driver Lars Kern was behind the wheel of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The rest of the equipment was standard as in the base model, which meant that the car had the same weight. The new fastest lap time among electric production cars is 2 seconds faster than the Tesla Model S Plaid, 7 minutes and 33 seconds.

If we talk about the fastest cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in general, they are the Nio EP9 with 6 minutes and 45 seconds (2017) and the VW ID. R with 6 minutes and 5 seconds (2019).

Source: Porsche

News, Tuning

Porsche 911 Turbo S is more powerful than ever

Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S is one of the most powerful models of the Stuttgart company, but also one of the fastest production cars in the world. However, the G-Power company believes that this car can do much more, so they have prepared a special equipment kit that makes the car more aggressive.

First of all, G-Power engineers did what they know best, increased the power of the engine. Now the 3.7L twin-turbo flat-six engine delivers 800 hp (588 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque, which is more than enough to push this powerful car to 62 mph in just 2.3 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 5 seconds. In order to withstand the increase in power, the German tuner equipped the 911 Turbo S with a new GP radiator, carbon fiber rear wing, improved exhaust system, carbon fiber hood. Buyers will be able to choose between 21- and 22-inch GP Orange Hurricane RR and Hurricane RS lightweight aluminum wheels wrapped in 255/39 (front) and 335/25 (rear) tires.

Inside, the comfortable seats are upholstered in black leather with contrasting green stitching. The same combination can be seen on the door panels, steering wheel and dashboard.

The standard Porsche 911 Turbo S is powered by a 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic PDK transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).

Source: G-Power