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Porsche Boxster 25

In 1996, Porsche began production of the first Boxster 986. 25 years later, Porsche pays tribute to its sports car with a special model, the Boxster 25.

The exterior of the car is inspired by the 996-generation 911, which was first unveiled at the 1993 Detroit Auto Show.

Like the first Boxster, the limited model has a copper trim on the front and side air intakes, badging, and 20 inch wheels. The fuel cap has an aluminum look with the Porsche script on it. The car also got high-gloss exhaust pipe ends and a black windshield frame as well as a Boxster 25 badge at the rear. The car comes in GT Silver, Jet Black, and Carrera White color choices.

Inside are red Bordeaux leather seats as well as a red fabric convertible top. You can also choose black leather if you are not a fan of red.

All models are powered by a 6-cylinder 4.0-liter engine that develops 395 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. Also, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is available. The Boxster 25 accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 182 mph.

All models will be equipped with technology such as Porsche LED lights, heated steering wheel and parking sensors.

Porsche will produce only 1,250 units of the Boxster 25.

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Hyundai Kona N

It has long been rumored that Hyundai will launch its first high-performance crossover. At the end of 2020, Hyundai announced the arrival of the Kona N.

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Initially, Hyundai did not claim that the SUV would carry their logo. However, that has also changed and the car is currently in the testing phase.

The Kona N will be powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with eight-speed N dual-clutch automatic transmissions. The power of the engine is not known yet.

The engine performance is predicted to be the same as that used by the Veloster N. It is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine that produces 275 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Unlike the Veloster N, the Kona N will not have a six-speed manual transmission as standard.

So far Hyundai has only confirmed the Kona N for the European market and hasn’t said anything about U.S. plans for this model.

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Porsche Taycan

Porsche Taycan, a high-performance electric car. With its legacy and the latest technology, the Porsche Taycan stands for performance. Taycan is concept of future that characterized by pure emotion and maximum driving pleasure.

The timeless design with a fully electric drive structure allows for an extremely flat bonnet design, resulting in the flat bonnet and pronounced wings that are typical of Porsche. Also, the side air intakes in front of the front wheels improve aerodynamics, guiding the incoming air over the wheels like a curtain, thus reducing turbulence. At the front, there are four-point LED headlights with a matrix beam that combine all light functions in one component.

Porsche also offers two roof options. The contour variant made of lightweight aluminum with a recess in the middle creates a shape familiar from motorsport and a panoramic fixed glass roof that provides an open, airy feel. At the back are a seamless light strip and the Porsche logo.

Upon entering the cockpit, you will be greeted by a fully digital 16.8-inch curved screen, an integrated 8.4-inch center console control panel and a 10.9-inch center screen. For a sporty interior, Porsche allows you to choose between smooth leather, naturally treated Olea club leather and leather-free interiors in a variety of colors.

The Taycan also comes with ambient lighting (optional) that illuminates the interior. In addition, the car features the innovative Advanced Climate Control air conditioner. Although with four seats, on request your Taycan can also be equipped with a 4 + 1 seat configuration.

The Taycan has a rear boot that provides 366 liters of storage space that can be flexibly expanded, thanks to the individually folding rear seat backrests. In the front there is a luggage space of 81 liters for smaller items.

Two Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors are installed in the Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S – one on each axle – and the performance battery is integrated deep into the underbody. Automatically switching two-speed transmission on the rear axle ensures noticeably improved dynamics. The interaction of the drive components produces impressive performance figures. With boosted power up to 560kW (761PS), Launch Control, both machines accelerate the Taycan Turbo S from 0-100km / h in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 260km / h.

Its 800-volt architecture produces charge power of up to 270 kW. In five minutes, the vehicle can be charged to enable a range of up to 100km (WLTP) under optimal conditions.