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Ferrari 296 Gran Turismo Spider Is A Hybrid With 830 HP

While we await the world premiere of the first Ferrari SUV, the Purosangue, the Maranello company has revealed its new model, the 296 Gran Turismo Spider (GTS).

Ferrari 296 Gran Turismo Spider Is A Hybrid With 830 HP

The Ferrari 296 Gran Turismo Spider is powered by a 2.9 L V6 engine with 663 hp (488 kW). However, combined with the electric motor it delivers an impressive 830 hp (610 kW) and 546 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds, 124 mph in 7.6 seconds, with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). It is equipped with a 7.48 kWh battery that provides a range of 25 km. Using only an electric motor, the maximum speed that a hybrid Ferrari can reach is 84 mph (135 km / h).

The 296 Gran Turismo Spider has a folding roof that can go down in less than 15 seconds at 30 mph (45 km / h). The car weighs 1,540 kilograms when equipped with the optional Assetto Fiorano package, which means that it weighs 70 kg heavier than the coupe. mounted on 20 inch wheels, as a standard, wrapped in 245/35 ZR20 (front) and 305/35 ZR20 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Rs tires.

General speeking, this will be an exciting year for Ferrari.

Source: Ferrari

Two Chevrolet C4 Corvette ZR1 cars are up for sale

Good news for Chevrolet Corvette fans. Two Chevrolet C4 Corvette ZR1 cars, which are in mint condition, are looking for new owners. The sale was announced by the Fusion Motor Company in Los Angeles, and they cost $ 124,900 each.

Both cars were manufactured in the 90s (1990 and 1994). One of them, an older one, has only 30 miles (48 km) on the odometer. The fact that its interior is still protected by the original nylons shows the condition of the car.

The 1994 C4 Corvette ZR1 has only 33 miles (53 km) on the odometer, and its interior is still protected by original nylons, it comes with original documentation. Both cars are painted black, and its interior is also completely black. The only difference is in the rims.

The C4 Corvette ZR1 is the result of a collaboration between Chevrolet and Lotus. The car is powered by an aluminum 5.7 L V8 LT5 engine, which delivers 375 hp (280 kW) and 370 lb-ft (502 N-m) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

Source: Fusion Motor Company

Porsche sales results in the first quarter of 2022

Last year was a record year for Porsche when it comes to sales, and it seems that we can expect the same in 2022. According to data released by the Stuttgart-based company, in the first three months of this year over 68,000 vehicles have been sold worldwide.

Due to all the difficulties faced by the automotive industry, Porsche achieved sales growth of 18 percent (22,791 vehicles) in Europe, which is an impressive result. The German market stands out in particular, where 6,925 vehicles were delivered, which is a growth of 16 percent compared to the same period last year.

When it comes to the rest of the world, China as the largest market recorded sales of 17,685 vehicles. 13,042 vehicles were delivered in the United States and 28,991 in the Middle East.

“Given the exceptional circumstances affecting the wider automotive industry, our sales teams and dealers performed well in the first quarter. The re-emergence of coronavirus in some regions such as China has put us, along with persistent significant supply and logistics challenges, on At the same time, the demand for our products among customers around the world is still high – they are equally in demand in Europe, America and China, ”says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Sales and Marketing Board at Porsche AG.

Increasingly popular SUVs are also selling well. The highest demand was for the Porsche Cayenne with 19,029 vehicles and the Macan with 18,329 vehicles delivered. 9,327 Porsche 911 models were sold worldwide, 7,735 Panameras and 4,536 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models.

Expectations for the rest of the year are uncertain, so Porsche is cautious when it comes to sales results. “The impact on our business activities is constantly being examined and evaluated by our working group of experts. Despite all that, we are still optimistic and we will not make any compromises when it comes to creating cars that give our customers a unique and emotional experience,” said Detlev von Platen.

Source: Porsche