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ABT RS6-S and RSQ8-S

Another product of the German tuning company ABT Sportsline are the upgraded ABT RS6-S and RSQ8-S. Both models are based on the Audi RS6 and Audi RSQ8.

For Audi RS6 ABT equipment kit brings carbon fiber front lip, side skirt add-ons, rear spoiler, exhaust system with four 102-mm endpipes, height-adjustable springs that allow variable lowering up to 25 mm at the front and 30 mm at the rear axles and sport anti-roll bars. It is equipped with 22 inch ABT High Performance HR wheels.

The RS6-S is powered by a 4-liter biturbo V8 engine with 740 hp (544 kW) and 679 lb-ft (920 Nm) of torque. This is a significant increase in power, as the standard RS6 has 600 hp (441 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm). It reaches 62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km / h).

For Audi RSQ8 ABT extensive aero package brings carbon fiber front lip, side skirt add-ons, rear spoiler, stainless steel silencer system with four 102 mm endpipes and Level Control with adjustable lowering of up to 25 mm at both axles. It is equipped with 23 inch ABT High Performance HR wheels.

The RSQ8-S is powered by a 4-liter biturbo V8 engine with 700 hp (515 kW) and 649 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. This is an increase in power of 100 hp since the standard RSQ8 has 600 hp (441 kW). It reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km / h).

Source: ABT Sportsline

News

The BMW Concept XM

BMW has announced that it is in the final stages of testing its largest and most powerful SUV model, the BMW Concept XM, whose premiere is announced for November 29th. According to BMW this is the most expressive statement in almost 50 years of BMW M.

The Bavarian company has published a photo of the XM concept model, which shows a completely new design with a large grille, thin lights on the edges, which suggest that the headlights are positioned slightly lower, bulges on the hood like those on the M3 / M4, and new bumper with large air intakes.

It is assumed that BMW’s largest SUV in the most powerful edition will be called the X8 M. It will be powered by a plug-in hybrid combination of a 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 engine and an electric motor with a total power of 750 hp (552 kW).

It remains to be seen and see what the BMW Concept XM will look like in production form, which will take the title of the most powerful product of the M department so far. It should hit the roads in 2023.

Source: BMW

News

Mate Rimac destroyed € 2 million Nevera

Mate Rimac, the owner of Rimac Automobili, used the opportunity to drive Nevera on the construction site of his company’s new complex. Rimac wanted to have fun and show off his rally driver skills before he would completely destroy a two million euro car.

Its R&D and production complex worth 200 million euros is being built near Kerestinec in Croatia. Croatian media say it will be one of the largest complexes of its kind in Europe.

Rimac posted on his profile: “After dozens of tests, we have successfully completed all European homologation crash tests. This beautiful blue Nevera pre-series car is the last Nevera that has to die to complete the US crash-testing program. But before it goes into a wall, we had some fun…”

Earlier this year, Rimac Automobili took a majority stake in Bugatti. On that occasion, Rimac stated that this is an exciting moment in the short but turbulent history of Rimac Automobiles. The company has gone through so much in 10 years of existence. Such a project has raised a young and agile automotive and technology company to a higher level, gaining the trust of partners and a strong position in the high-performance electrical technology industry. With the Nevera model, they have proven that they can develop and produce fast and high-quality hypercars.

Source: Mate Rimac via Facebook