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BMW 8 Frozen Black Edition and the BMW X5 Pleasure Edition – For the Japanese Market Only

BMW has prepared special editions of its two models only for Japanese customers. These are a special series of the BMW 8 Frozen Black Edition and the BMW X5 Pleasure Edition, and each model will be produced in just 20 copies.

The X5 Pleasure Edition offers a comfortable driving package at an affordable price. The package includes a choice of body color, 21-inch wheels, adjustable air suspension, advanced driving assistance technology. The seats are upholstered in leather, while the trims are made of ash wood.

The Pleasure Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine with 286 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. The car is based on the X5 xDrive30d and will sell for around $ 93,000.

The BMW 8 Frozen Black Edition is based on the 840i model. The body, brake calipers, grilles, tailpipes are done in black. Inside, the cabin is upholstered in Merino leather and Alcantara. The car comes with 20 inch 728M wheels.

The Frozen Black Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine with 335 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a manual eight-speed transmission. The car will cost around $ 135,340 (Coupe) or $ 136,240 (Gran Coupe).

Source: BMW

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The most powerful pickup truck in the world

Texas-based company Hennessey Performance Engineering has launched a super-powerful pick-up with 1,012 hp, the Hennessey MAMMOTH 1000 TRX. It is a vehicle based on the Dodge Ram 1500 TRX.

The MAMMOTH 1000 TRX is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8 engine with 1,012 hp and 969 lb-ft of torque, which is 310 hp more than the Dodge Ram 1500 TRX. Thanks to the higher-flow compressor, the MAMMOTH 1000 to 62 mph comes in just 3.2 seconds making it the fastest pick-up in the world.

The company’s CEO, John Hennessey, said: “The new MAMMOTH 1000 TRX is the most powerful pickup truck that Hennessey Performance has ever offered. The Ram TRX already boasts the highest horsepower of any vehicle manufacturer’s pickup, so our performance, styling and off-road enhancements make this the most formidable new truck you can buy. We’ve already sold more than 100 trucks, with each answering one big question – why have a 1,000-horsepower pickup truck? Because we can! ”

Only 200 copies of the MAMMOTH 1000 TRX will be produced, and each copy will have a special chassis plate with a build number. The vehicle has a capacity to carry six passengers and 1,043 kg (2,300 lbs) of cargo and comes with a 2 year / 24,000 mile warranty.

The price of the vehicle will be around $ 150,000, while Hennessey estimates that most customers will take the Stage2 package, which includes 37-inch tires, custom bumpers and a front leveling kit.

Source: Hennessey Performance

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One Hundred Years of Aston Martin A3

Aston Martin has introduced a new Vantage Roadster model in honor of its oldest vehicle, the A3. The A3 was produced in 1921 as the third prototype, before commercial vehicle production began.

Director of Q and Special Project Sales at Aston Martin, Simon Lane, said: “It is only right that this great brand takes the opportunity to celebrate the centenary of its oldest surviving model and I am thrilled that my team, working with the AMHT and Aston Martin HWM, have been able to create this tasteful yet suitably exhilarating tribute to our historic forebear. ”

At the front there is a black grille with a contrasting bright frame. The bonnet, fixed with leather straps, is in the style of the A3 model. The Vantage Roadster features black 20-inch forged wheels with a set of bronze brake calipers.

The interior is upholstered in Obsidian Black leather with Chestnut Tan leather accessories. On the rear cubby lid, there is an embroidered script. The same script was used on 1921 models.

The A3 is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 11 hp, which is enough to reach a top speed of 84.5 mph (136 km / h). On the other hand, the Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is powered by a powerful 4.0-liter V8 engine with 510 hp, enough for a top speed of 190 mph (306 km / h).

Aston Martin will produce only three copies of this car.

Source: Aston Martin