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Mostro Barchetta Zagato

Recently, Maserati introduced its long-awaited convertible called the MC20 Cielo. The cars represent the next iteration of Maserati’s new supercar. However, for fans of retro design, the Italian company Zagato presented the Mostro Barchetta Zagato Powered by Maserati.

The cooperation between Zagato and Maserati started back in 1931, and this elegant convertible was inspired by the 1957 model, Materati 450S, but without sharp edges. It is equipped with a curved windshield in front of which is a long hood combined with an oval-shaped radiator grille, while the roof gives a comfortable interior.

When it comes to powertrain, Zagato offers two types of engines. For those who love the V8 engine there is a 4.2-liter naturally aspirated with 414 hp (304 kW) paired with a 6-speed manual sequential transmission. Second on offer is the 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 engine with 621 hp (457 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. The same engine is used by the Maserati MC20 Cielo. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It will reach 62 mph in about 3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h). It is mounted on 19-inch wheels wrapped in 255/40 R19 (front) and 295/35 R19 (rear) tires.

Only five Mostro Barchetta Zagato cars will be produced, and each will be personalized, while the price is currently unknown.

Source: Zagato

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1988 Ferrari Testarossa sold on eBay for $ 160,000

The Ferrari Testarossa is one of the legendary cars of the 80s, and one such copy from 1988 with 655 hp was offered for sale on eBay. The car has only 13,579 km on the odometer and was sold for $ 160,000.

The car is in excellent condition with well-preserved original Rosso Corsa paint. So far it has had only two owners. It was purchased from the first owner in 2003, and since 2007 has been owned by Bob Norwood who installed the Stage One twin-turbo kit. He also equipped the car with custom made equipment such as huge Brembo brakes and 18 inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires.

The Ferrari Testarossa is powered by a 4.9-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 655 hp (482 kW) and 585 lb-ft (793 Nm) of torque. This is a big increase in power since the standard model has 380 hp (279 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with 5-speed manual transmission.

Source: eBay

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Australia will have Photoluminescent road linemarks

Australia is the first country in the world to have Photoluminescent (Glow in the dark) linemarking. It is part of a project that should help drivers in conditions of reduced visibility. The project will cost Australian citizens around AUD 245 million.

The Australian Government is trying to use Photoluminescent paint to enable drivers easier traffic but also faster reaction in certain conditions which may appear on the road. The project envisages the application of paint on some roads in the state of Victoria, and the work will be done by Tarmac Linemarking in cooperation with OmniGrip and Vic Roads. The first photos were posted on the Facebook profile of Tarmac Linemarking where you can see what the road with Photoluminescent linemarking looks like.

The Australian government’s decision has its opponents. Some of them think that maintenance will be too expensive, and they cite the need for frequent color renewal as the reason. Others believe that the paint contains hazardous materials and has a detrimental effect on the environment. There are also those who state as reasons that some drivers will want to turn off the lights.

Either way, this decision needs to be checked first, and time will tell if it was the right one.

Source: Tarmac Linemarking via Facebook