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Elektron Quasar – A Supercar With 2,300 HP

Almost a year ago, Elektron Motors introduced the electric supercar Elektron One with 1,341 hp. However, his debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2021 was postponed for some time.

Meanwhile, Elektron Motors has announced that in 2023 it will introduce a new electric supercar, the Elektron Quasar. It is a more powerful car than its predecessor. With its four electric motors, mounted on each wheel, it will deliver 2,300 HP. Only 99 units will be produced and delivered over a period of three years.

Weighing 1,500 kilograms (3,307 pounds), it will reach 62 mph in 1.6 seconds and top speed will be electronically limited to 280 mph (450 km / h).

The price of this hypercar will be 2.2 million euros.

Source: Elektron Motors

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Upgraded Bentley Continental GT3

The upgraded Bentley Continental GT3 is ready for mountain racing, to achieve the fastest time in the modified car category.

The most powerful Bentley ever produced is equipped with a large rear spoiler and other accessories created for this type of mountain race at over 4,000 meters above sea level.

The current record is held by David Donner in a Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport with a time of 9: 36.559. In the 99th annual Pikes Peak race, which will take place in June, the Continental GT3 will be driven by Rhys Millen.

Matthias Rabe said: “We are delighted to be returning to Pikes Peak for the third time – now powered by renewable fuel, as the launch project for another new element of our Beyond100 program.”

The Continental GT3 has a 4.0-liter turbo V8 engine and will use biofuel. “Our powertrain engineers are already researching both biofuels and e-fuels for use by our customers alongside our electrification program – with intermediate steps of adopting renewable fuels at the factory in Crewe and for our company fleet,” Bentley said.

Hybrid versions of all Bentley models will be offered from 2023, and from 2030 the company’s focus will be on electric models.

Source: Bentley

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Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG

When Bernd Schneider won the DTM Championship in 2003, Mercedes produced the CLK DTM AMG model in honor of the victory.

The convertible and Coupe versions of this car were produced from 2004 to 2006. One of the 100 produced Coupes will be on sale.

Auction house RM Sotheby’s announced that the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG will be auctioned on May 22.

It is a car powered by a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine with 582 HP and 800 Nm of torque. Thanks to the automatic SpeedShift 5G-Tronic transmission and rear-wheel drive, the CLK DTM AMG reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km / h).

For better handling and stability, an adjustable suspension is installed and the rear axle is reinforced. The front grille, larger intake manifolds, wider wheel arches are just some of the accessories that adorn the exterior of this Mercedes.

Inside, there are sports seats upholstered in Alcantara leather, carbon details and a steering wheel inspired by the DTM.

Source: RM Sotheby’s