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Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988

More than three decades ago, Jaguar won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the XJR-9. In honor of the victory, the British company has prepared a new high-performance SUV inspired by the company’s successes, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988, which will be unveiled at this year’s race.

The Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 is painted in Midnight Amethys Gloss color like the XJR-9. There are Sunset Gold Sating shades of gold that adorn the emblems but can also be seen inside the steering wheel, gearshift paddles, seats and dashboard. There’s also plenty of carbon, as well as leather on the dashboard, steering wheel, gear lever and seats. All of these changes come from Jaguar’s SV Bespoke department.

When it comes to powertrain, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 is powered by a 5.0L V8 petrol engine with 550 hp (404 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Enough power to push a high-performance SUV to 62 mph in about 4 seconds at a top speed of 178 mph (286 km / h). It is mounted on a Champagne Gold Satin 22-inch rim.

Jaguar will produce only 384 copies of the F-Pace SVR Edition 1988, one for each lap driven at Le Mans. Orders are already being received worldwide.

Source: Jaguar

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Porsche 911 GT3 with Manthey Performance Kit

Early last year, Porsche introduced a new model from the 992 series, the Porsche 911 GT3. Now, Porsche Tequipment offers the Manthey Performance Kit for this model that showed its performance at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

The base Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six engine with an impressive 510hp (375 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 197 mph (318 kph). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via manual or automatic seven-speed transmission (PDK).

The car got a better chassis and improved aerodynamics such as a larger front spoiler, improved sill accessories, wider rear fender, larger fender panels with Manthey logos, improved rear diffuser, four-way adjustable shock absorbers and better air intake which increases thrust. on the front. Harder springs have been fitted (10 per cent more on the front axle, seven per cent less on the rear) which has improved dynamic driving characteristics at the upper limits of the car. It is the result of a collaboration between Porsche engineers in Weissach and Nordschleife experts from Manthey in Meuspath.

When it comes to the braking system, there are reinforced brakes and special racing brake pads as an option. The car is mounted on a set of 20 and 21-inch lightweight forged wheels wrapped in Michelin PS Cup 2 tires. Wheels are available in Brilliant Silver, Dark Silver, Neodyme and Black.

At the Nürburgring Nordschleife upgraded Porsche 911 GT3 set a lap time of 6: 55.74. That’s 4.19 seconds faster than the standard 911 GT3 which set a lap time of 6: 59.93 last year.

The price of the Manthey Performance Kit starts at € 37,911, plus VAT.

Source: Porsche

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC

The world premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC took place yesterday, and it will be offered with an electrified two-liter turbo petrol and turbodiesel engine. It is a continuation of the successful SUV story that began with the GLK model.

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC will be powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo petrol and turbodiesel engines combined with an electric motor. Three of them are mild hybrid versions (MHEV – Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) with integrated starter / generator of the second generation (ISG) and power range from 197 to 258 hp. There will also be plug-in hybrid technology with a range of 313 to 381 hp. The engines will be paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. PHEV versions without the assistance of an internal combustion engine allow an electric range of 100 kilometers.

Mercedes has changed the dimensions of the new GLC model, which is 60 mm longer and 4 mm lower than its predecessor. The wheelbase has also been increased, as has the wheelbase. This provides more space for passengers and luggage. Inside, the design of the luxuriously equipped cabin with details is taken from the new S-Class.

The car is equipped with adaptive suspension, and also boasts excellent handling and agility. There are several sets of rims on offer, from 18 to 20 inches, and the driver has several driving modes available that provide enviable performance even on the off-road.

Source: Mercedes-Benz