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EV, News

2023 Audi RS Q e-tron

The end of the year is approaching, but so is the start of the new Dakar Rally, which will start on December 31. Teams are preparing their cars for one of the toughest races in the world. One of them is Audi which will use last years, but improved RS Q e-tron.

Audi finished ninth overall last year, and the RS Q e-tron was fastest on four stages. This was a sign for the German manufacturer to come this year with the same electric car powered only by electric motors (the two-liter turbo petrol in this case only serves to charge the batteries). With new information and significantly more time to prepare, Audi managed to shed a few kilos by using lighter materials, which should help the hybrid Audis against the Toyota, Mini and BRX whose cars are powered by internal combustion engines.

The Audi RS Q e-tron competes in the T1-E category. It is powered by two electric motors in combination with a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbo engine, with a total power of 670 hp (500 kW). It is equipped with a 370 kg battery with a capacity of around 52 kWh. It reaches 62 mph in less than 4.5 seconds with a top speed, limited by regulations, of 106 mph (170 km/h).

The Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia for the fourth time, it contains 5,000 kilometers of speed tests. begins on December 31 and ends on January 15, 2023.

Source: Audi

News, Tuning

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 tuned by Slystyle

German tuners have never paid much attention to American cars, which cannot be said for Slystyle. Its latest work is one of the powerful American sports cars, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8, for which the tuner has prepared better aerodynamics and more horsepower.

Slystyle equipped the car with a new front splitter that creates an additional 50 kg of downforce, new front bumper wings, new sills, rear wing, rear diffuser that creates an additional 80 kg of downforce. As an option, Slystyle offers springs that lower the car by an additional 20mm. Inside, the original design has been retained.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Corvette Stingray C8 is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 495 hp (364 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. Slystyle did not say how much extra horsepower and torque its car has, but thanks to the K&N high-flow air filter, customized intake and exhaust ports and a Grail exhaust system with four 114 mm tailpipes, we can expect more than what the base model offers, given that the ECU unit has not been remapped. Also, the tuner claims it reaches 124 mph (200 km/h) in 13.5 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds faster than the base model.

The car has a set of 20 and 21 inch rims wrapped in 255/30R20 (front) and 325/25R21 (rear) tires.

Source: Slystyle

News

1994 Mercedes S600 left the garage after 8 years

The Mercedes S-Class, and especially the W140 generation, is considered the best of the Mercedes range in the twentieth century. One copy of the 1994 Mercedes S600 was covered in dust for eight years, but thanks to AMMO Studio, it was brought back to life.

YouTube channel AMMO NYC posted a video of the complete car cleaning process. This model is popular among collectors, as they are hard to find on the market, especially those with V8 and V12 engines.

The Mercedes S600 was not in bad condition considering that it had not been used for 8 years, but it was very neglected. Inside, the luxurious interior was covered in mold, while mice activity could be seen under the hood.

The first phase of the process involved removing the wheels and checking the undercarriage and engine compartment. The undercarriage and wheel arches were then washed to remove spider webs and dirt. The engine was also washed. A different combination of chemicals, brushes and sponges were used for each part of the car and that was just the beginning.

The second phase included cleaning the interior, vacuuming and brushing all panels. All surfaces are cleaned with steam, while the leather seats are washed with special detergents and disinfected. Then the car is completely polished.

Finally, they put fuel into a car and the test drive could begin. Outstanding work.

Source: AMMO NYC via YouTube