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Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition

In 1948, Land Rover presented the compact off-road vehicle Series 1 at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Inspired by the World War II jeep, the Series 1 model became the first mass-produced civilian four-wheel drive car. Now, Land Rover is celebrating the 75th anniversary of this model with the Defender 75th Limited Edition.

The limited edition is painted in Grasmere Green and is available in two-door and four-door versions (models 90 and 110). It is equipped with the HSE pequipment kit that includes matrix LED lights, adaptive Terrain Response system, 360-view camera, HUD display, wireless charger for mobile phones, three-zone climate control, memory seats and 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system. A folding roof made of fabric is part of the standard equipment, while a panoramic sliding roof is also offered (optional). To distinguish it from the standard Defender, the special model carries a “75 Years” badge under the tailgate handle.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in what Land Rover calls Resist Ebony, while the dashboard is covered in Robustec, considered the most durable fabric available for a vehicle.

When it comes to the powertrain, Land Rover hasn’t changed anything. The Land Rover Defender is offered with a 5.0L V8 petrol engine (90 and 110), a 3.0L inline-6 ​​MHEV (90 and 110) and a 2.0L inline-4 petrol engine.

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Half a century since the first Porsche RS model

It all started back in 1972 when the Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 had its debut and was named after 356 Carreras while the RS was developed to meet the homologation requirements in motorsport. Now, half a century later, the RS model still attracts attention with its appearance, bringing smiles to faces.

Carrera RS 2.7 was designed with a larger body that allowed more space for a bigger engine compared to the previous 911 models, which now developed 210 hp (150 kW). It is equipped with new suspension, wider rear wheels and rear fenders for 185 / 70VR15 (front) and 215 / 60VR15 (rear) Pirelli Cinturato CN36 tires. For better aerodynamics and greater downforce, the designers have designed a duck tail. All this allowed the Carrera RS 2.7 to reach 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph (245 km / h), which was remarkable for that time.

The intention was a sports car that is also suitable for the road. The model was produced from 1973 to 1974, and only 1580 units were produced.

To celebrate 50 years since the first RS model, Porsche recently presented the 911 GT3 RS, a road legal sports car that brings new aerodynamic and technological solutions. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 518 hp (386 kW). The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK) transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 184 mph (296 km/h).

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Pagani Utopia

Pagani has unveiled the production edition of its new super sports two-seater Utopia. The name was inspired by a 16th century book written by the philosopher and humanist Thomas More. It will be produced only 99 copies, and the information about the price and the start of delivery has not been published yet.

Pagani Utopia is powered by a centrally mounted 6-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine with more than 864 hp (635 kW) @ 6,000 rpm and 811 lb-ft (1,100 Nm) of torque @ 5,900 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed transversal AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) or a pure manual with an electro-mechanical differential. It is mounted on 21 and 22-inch rims with a central locking wrapped in 265/35 R21 (front) and 325/30 R22 (rear) Pirelli Sottozero tires.

The car integrating the use of active aerodynamics and Carbo-Titanium, and it is interesting that during the development Horacio Pagani consulted with the owners of his earlier super sports models who insisted that Pagani’s new car should be simple, light and fun to drive. It is equipped with forged aluminum alloy independent double wishbone with helical springs and electronically controlled shock absorbers, brembo 4 ventilated carbon-ceramic 410 mm discs with 6 pistons monolithic calipers at the front and 390 mm discs with 4 monolithic calipers at the rear. The dry weight of the car is 1280 kg (2822 lb).

Source: Pagani