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Half a century of the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7

It has been half a century since one of the most popular Porsche cars began to attract attention with its appearance, entering the hearts of enthusiasts of the most popular car brand. It is a Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 and a special exhibition will be set up at the brand museum in Stuttgart and will run from September 20, 2022.

It all started back in 1973 when the Carrera RS 2.7 had its premiere and was named after 356 Carreras while the RS was developed to meet the homologation requirements in motorsport. The car was designed with a larger body that allowed more space for a larger engine compared to the previous 911 models, which now developed 210 hp (150 kW). It is equipped with new suspension, wider rear wheels and rear fenders for 185 / 70VR15 (front) and 215 / 60VR15 (rear) Pirelli Cinturato CN36 tires. For better aerodynamics and greater downforce, the designers have designed a duck tail. All this allowed the Carrera RS 2.7 to reach 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph (245 km / h).

In order to meet the sporty characteristics, which meant a reduction in weight below 1000 kg, thin steel and thinner glass were used in the construction of the car. All this resulted in the many victories that Carrera RS achieved in the FIA ​​races of Group 4.

Simply, the intention was a sports car that is also suitable for the road. The model was produced from 1973 to 1974, and only 1580 units were produced.

Source: Porsche

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Unsuccessful drifting

Drifting is not for everyone. This was realized by two drivers who tried with their Audi and Mercedes what few are capable of doing. Two super powerful cars with over 600 hp (441 kW) and direct contact are the result of their attempt.

Recently, a video appeared in which the Mercedes-AMG E63S, due to too much gas, slips violently through an empty parking lot and hits the Audi RS6 Avant. Both cars headed towards each other at the same time in an attempt to do what would prove impossible. At the moment when they were supposed to start drifting in sync, there was a direct contact between the front parts of the cars. It is difficult to say who is more to blame, but it can be stated that too much self-confidence in their abilities, without experience, resulted in severe damage to both cars.

This time it’s just damage, luckily with no major consequences for drivers.

The Mercedes-AMG E63S is powered by a 4.0L biturbo V8 engine with 603 hp (443 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with 9-speed automatic with manual shifting mode. It reaches 62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph (300 km / h).

The Audi RS6 Avant is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 600 hp (441 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km / h).

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Mercedes stops offering cars with manual transmission in Europe

The news that the manual gearbox will become a thing of the past in Europe will surely sadden some Mercedes car enthusiasts. A spokesman for Mercedes confirmed this information to Automobilwoche, saying that the decision will be implemented gradually, which was hinted at two years ago, all with the aim of reducing costs.

“Given the development of electrification, we have noticed that demand is shifting to components of electric mobility, batteries and (partly) electric propulsion systems,” a Mercedes spokesman said.

Currently, Mercedes in Europe offers the A-Class, B-Class and CLA with manual transmission. The decision to withdraw cars with manual gearboxes from the offer in other parts of the world (such as the USA) was made a few years ago. Of course, all electric EQ cars have an automatic gearbox like most electric cars in the world. Also, more expensive AMG models traditionally come with automatic transmissions.

Mercedes has not said the exact deadline for the cessation of manual transmission offerings, but some (like the Stuttgarter Zeitung) believe this could happen in 2023. This could mean that the new A-Class will only be available with an automatic transmission, as will the new B-Class and CLA models.

Source: Mercedes-Benz