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Auctions

2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE is for sale

Roger Federer is one of the best tennis players in history, and in his career he was a Mercedes-Benz ambassador, thanks to which he created a car collection of this world-famous brand. He recently finished his career with 20 Grand Slam titles, and in honor of his successful career, Mercedes-Benz created a special edition, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE.

The car was produced at the beginning of the year, has never been registered and is now looking for its first owner. It is a representative of the new era of electrified AMG vehicles, and all proceeds from sales will be used for a tennis project in London.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE is powered by a 4.0-liter V-8 engine that, in combination with a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor, delivers a total of 843 hp (620 kW) and 900 lb-ft (1,220 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (316 km/h). Power is transmitted to both axles via the nine-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic transmission.

The pride of Stuttgart and Germany, it is painted in Electric Beam neon-yellow, which pays tribute to tennis, and carries Federer’s personal signature. The car will be sold at an auction that will take place on November 26, 2022.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

Hybrid

2023 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition

Bentley is a luxury brand that always cares about tradition and heritage, but is also an industry leader when it comes to sustainability. The company’s intention is to become carbon neutral by the end of the decade, and the new Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition should be a leader in fulfilling that goal.

Creamy white color adorns the car, which represents a combination of craftsmanship and environmentally friendly practices. Customers will be able to choose from 60 body colors. It is equipped with a set of 22-inch ten-spoke wheels with Pale Brodgar details.

Inside, the luxurious cabin features 22-way heated and cooled front seats, while Odyssean edition plaques are found on the door sills. Also, customers can choose from five leather specifications, combining different leather colors with light and airy linen upholstery. Touring specification provides a range of driver assistance systems, including lane keeping, traffic assist and adaptive cruise control.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine combined with an electric motor delivering a total of 456 hp (335 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with an 18 kWh battery that provides a range of 28 miles (45 km). It reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 158 mph (254 km/h).

Bentley will produce only 70 examples of this model and production will start in the first quarter of 2023.

Source: Bentley

News

Special Porsche 911 climbed to the top of the volcano

Porsche intends to present the off-road 911 (992) in the coming period, and the prototype is currently in the testing phase. To test the capabilities of the prototype in extreme conditions, a team of engineers and drivers went with two test prototypes to Chile. The destination was Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano in the world.

The South American wilderness was an ideal choice. In some moments, the use of shovels was unavoidable, and the temperature dropped to -30 degrees Celsius. However, the harshness of nature was not enough to stop the cars from their goal, the top of the volcano.

Porsche has equipped both prototypes with off-road tires for extreme conditions behind which a modified suspension is hidden, and the floor of the car is raised 350 millimeters from the ground. In order to meet safety requirements, Porsche equipped the cars with roll cages, carbon fiber seats and harnesses. There is also lightweight Aramid fiber underbody protection to allow sliding over rocks.

After success with road and racing cars, Porsche turns to extreme terrains. “Testing our theories means finding the harshest possible environments to see if they work – and on the highest volcano in the world, we succeeded,” said Michael Rösler, Director of the complete vehicle 911 Model line. Porsche also said that the prototype will not be made for the road.

When it comes to the powertrain, Porsche opted for a turbocharged 3.0L 6-cylinder engine with 443 hp (330 kW) 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. The engine is paired with the original seven-speed manual transmission.

Source: Porsche