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Audi RS E-Tron GT with new aerodynamic package

In 2020, Audi unveiled its third all-electric car, the Audi RS E-Tron GT. It’s a superbly designed car, but there are always those who want more aerodynamics, like Turismo Wheels CEO Wojciech Malag.

Malag entrusted the car to Maxton Design engineers who prepared a package of special aerodynamic components for this electric sedan. These include a rear diffuser, a new front lip spoiler, more massive side skirts, K&W springs and an upgraded air suspension that lower the car, but also 3M black foil that adds to the overall look.

The Audi RS E-Tron GT is an electric car with outstanding performance. Under the hood are two electric motors with a total output of 637 hp (475 kW) and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via 1-speed direct drive (front axle) and 2-speed gearbox (rear axle). It reaches 62 mph in 2.85 seconds with a top speed of 156 mph (250 km/h). It is mounted on 22-inch Turismo Inventa carbon rims.

An increasing number of electric cars began to attract the attention of tuner companies, so in the future we can expect more frequent requests from owners to personalize their beloved cars.

Source: Maxton Design

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Maserati Project24

A few days ago, Maserati announced the arrival of a new racing model, the Project24. It is a limited edition based on the MC20, and only 62 cars will be produced.

Although Maserati is keeping quiet about most of the details and specifications, some details have been revealed. The design of the car was done by Centro Stile Maserati. There is a large vent on the hood that helps direct air over the body, the front splitter and rear wing are adjustable to correct aerodynamics on the track. The exhaust pipes now have a higher position on the rear bumper to allow for a larger diffuser. It is equipped with adjustable shock absorbers and stabilizers, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, as well as 18-inch rims with central locking.

The interior of the car is stripped bare. A roll cage, six-point seat belt and fire extinguisher are installed, which is FIA regulation. There’s also a multi-functional carbon steering wheel, adaptive ABS and traction control. For those who want more equipment, Maserati also offers a front passenger seat, a reversing camera, telemetry recording, a cabin camera, a display to optimize driving performance and a pressure monitoring system.

When it comes to the powertrain, under the hood will be a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 engine with 740 (552 kilowatts), which is 119 hp more than the MC20. The gear box was also replaced, so the engine is now paired with a 6-speed sequential gearbox with a self-locking mechanical limited-slip differential.

Source: Maserati

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Porsche’s CEO is the new head of VW

One of the largest car manufacturers in the world will soon have a new CEO. The current CEO of the VW Group, Herbert Diess, will resign at the end of next month, and from September, the former CEO of Porsche, Oliver Blume, will take over.

The German company did not say why Diess resigned. He came to Volkswagen from BMW in 2015, at a time when the company was rocked by the Dieselgate affair. Diess is credited with ushering the company into a new era, encouraging major investment in electric vehicle production, with the goal of selling one million electric cars a year by the middle of this decade.

With the new CEO, the VW group will certainly not lose, what so ever, they will get someone who knows the situation in the company very well. Blume will become CEO in early September, and should be a long-term solution for VW. One of the first big challenges for him will be to find a potential investor, given that VW has previously established the framework for a potential initial public offering.

After joining the VW Group in the mid-90s, this will be Blume’s biggest challenge yet. In a statement to the media, he did not hide his enthusiasm for the new position. He said his focus will be on customers and products.

Source: VW Group