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Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso

The French car manufacturer Alpine unveiled its new car with which it pays tribute to the Spanish Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso. Following the recently introduced fastest model, the limited edition is called the Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso.

Fernando Alonso’s Alpine A110 R is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 300 hp (221 kW) and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The car is lighter compared to the standard A110 R model, but also closer to the ground. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h).

The limited edition will be produced in 32 examples, which is the number of victories achieved by the Spanish driver Fernando Alonso in Formula 1. As a Renault driver, he was a two-time Formula 1 champion. Each car will be finished in the matte blue color that adorns Alpina’s Formula 1 car this season. In addition to the serial number plate (00/32) and Alonso’s signature in several places, the driver’s sun visor will feature the drivers’ motto: “There are more paths to the top of the mountain.”

When it comes to price, the limited edition A110 R isn’t cheap. Each car costs 148,000 euros, which is 43,000 euros more than the standard A110 R, and the price includes a replica of Alonso’s helmet.

Source: Alpine

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Manhart TM3 510

The new work of the German tuner Manhart is the TM3 510. Based on one of the most popular electric cars of the American manufacturer Tesla, the Model 3.

The car is done in the standard Manhart design, black color with a gray and red stripe that runs the entire length of the car. It is equipped with carbon front spoiler, dark tinted rear windows, decal set, stock brakes, individually tuning options available upon request, 82 kWh Lithium-Ion battery, tuned suspension, H&R lowering springs.

The minimalistic designed interior has not been touched this time, but Manhart says that they already have several carbon and Alcantara options ready for customers.

The Manhart TM3 510 is powered by a dual electric motor with 513 hp (377 kW) and 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) of torque. With all-wheel drive (AWD) the car reaches 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph (261 km/h). According to the WLTP norms, the battery capacity (80.5 kWh) is enough to travel 567 kilometers. It’s mounted on a set of 21-inch Barracuda in Platinum Gray wheels wrapped in 235/30 R21 tires.

Source: Manhart

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2023 Lamborghini Urus S

In order to withstand the great pressure of competitors, the Italian car manufacturer last month presented a lighter and more powerful version of its popular SUV, the Lamborghini Urus Performante. Now the luxury SUV Lamborghini Urus got an S version.

The new Urus S is equipped with a carbon roof, matte or gloss black finishes on the new exhaust system instead of brushed steel, a stainless steel chassis in matte black, a carbon hood with matte black air intakes, and dark or carbon matte or gloss details, 10-cylinder monoblock calipers (front) and 1-cylinder floating calipers (rear), carbon-ceramic 440 mm (front) and 370 mm (rear) brake discs.

Under the hood is a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with 666 hp (490 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds slower than the Performante, with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h). The reason for this is primarily the weight, because the Urus S is 47 kilograms heavier than the Performante model. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission with a limited-slip center differential and asymmetric/dynamic torque distribution. It’s mounted on a set of 21-inch wheels wrapped in 285/35 ZR23 (front) and 325/30 ZR23 (rear) PIRELLI P ZERO tires.

Lamborghini previously announced that it will electrify all its models by 2024, and whether we will soon see a hybrid Urus is unknown.

Source: Lamborghini