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2023 Ferrari Purosangue has arrived

For a long time, Ferrari resisted SUVs, but since the demand for SUVs was expanding, and the competition was increasing, the decision was made. Ferrari will produce its first SUV. So far, several photos have been published showing the design of the car, which the company claims will be a limited edition. Now it’s official, the Ferrari Purosangue has had its world premiere.

With its first four-door four-seater, Ferrari strives, in an efficient way, to attract first-time buyers, but also younger ones. The front grille is located low in the bumper with a prancing horse located in its central part, large air intakes on the sides and thin front daytime running lights, a suicide door, two pairs of exhaust pipes, are some of the design solutions that adorn a car that is unique, marrying Prancing Horse performance with ultimate luxury comfort.

When it comes to the powertrain, rumors said that it will be a plug-in hybrid powered by a 3.0-liter turbo V6 engine with 654 hp (488 kW) and an electric motor with 164 hp (123 kW), for a total of 818 hp (610 kW) and 546 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque. Some even mention a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. However, it is now certain that the Ferrari Purosangue is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine with 715 hp (526 kW) and 528 lb-ft (716 Nm) of torque. According to Ferrari, it will hit 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 192 mph (310 kph). The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox whose performance is 35 percent higher, transmitting up to 1,200 Nm in dynamic torque during gear shifts.

Source: Ferrari

News, Tuning

G5M CS Hurricane RR based on the BMW M5 CS

The German tuner G-Power is specialized for BMW models, and its latest work is the pride of the Bavarian company, the BMW M5 CS. It is the most powerful high-performance sports sedan and G-Powers response to Brabus’ most powerful AMG E-Class, the G5M CS Hurricane RR.

The standard BMW M5 CS is powered by a 4.4l biturbo V8 engine with 626 hp (467 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the Hurricane package that brings CNC-milled turbine and compressor housings, larger compressor and turbine wheels, and tweaked turbo blades, the G5M CS now has 900 hp (662 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. Also, there are plenty of carbon body elements, a GP-900 software upgrade and a set of 21-inch alloy wheels. If you’re wondering how much it costs, it’s not cheap at all, as the most powerful Hurricane package costs €119,000 (including VAT).

G-Power did not reveal the performance of the car, but it is known that it can reach a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). However, if we consider that the standard M5 CS reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds, it is sure that the G5M CS will be a super fast car. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

For those who want less power in their cars, G-Power offers the M5 CS with 700, 750, 800 or 850 HP.

Source: G-Power

News, Tuning

Maserati MC20 with 701 HP

Among the many cars on the market, German tuner Novitec sticks to what it knows best, which is upgrading fast supercars. Its latest work is the recently introduced Maserati MC20 with aerodynamic improvements and more power.

Novitec equipped the car with a special equipment kit that includes carbon fiber parts such as new front bumper wings, a larger rear spoiler, front hood inserts, side intakes, a set of new 20 and 21 inch Vossen NF 10 rims, adjustable suspension, sport springs that lower the MC20 for additional 25mm, stainless steel or inconel exhaust system with sport mufflers, 100-cell sport catalysts (optional) and stainless steel or carbon finish 100mm tailpipes.

Inside, the dark interior is adorned with sports seats covered in black leather and Alcantara. The same combination of leather and Alcantara can be seen on the door panels, dashboard and steering wheel. On the central part of the dashboard is a large multimedia screen, while in front of the passenger on the glove box you can see a plate with the inscription “MC 20.”

When it comes to the powertrain, the MC20 is powered by a 3.0l Nettuno V6 engine with 621 hp (457 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. Thanks to two plug-and-play N-TRONIC modules and a new exhaust system, the car now has 701 hp (516 kW) and 603 lb-ft (818 Nm) of torque. Now the MC20 reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds, which is 0.1 second faster than the standard model, with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).

Source: Novitec