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Aptera is delaying delivery until 2023-2024

At the end of 2020, Aptera Motors has introduced an interesting solar-powered electric vehicle with a range of 1,600 kilometers. It is an Aptera 3, an electric three-wheeler with an elegant design.

The vehicle has a lightweight construction and an incredibly low air resistance of just 0.13. It uses only 100 Wh of energy per 1.6 kilometers. However, future owners began to talk about the problem of delivery of their vehicles. On social media, rumors have surfaced that Aptera vehicles ordered for this year will be delivered in 2023 or 2024. What is the reason for the delay in delivery?

Aptera Motors stated that there were no problems with the production, but that the delivery was postponed due to the customer’s specific choice of configuration, date of reservation and place where he lives. “The goal is to begin shipping to our first customers the Paradigm Edition in 2022, followed by as many customers in the U.S. as possible in 2023 until we increase the number to 40 per day,” the statement said.

The company said that their priority is to make the highest quality solar electric vehicle, and that they will contact each customer individually. Buyers outside the United States have to wait until 2024.

Source: Aptera Motors

2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series

Auction house “Bring a Trailer” has announced the sale of 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series. It is a limited edition that was produced in only 500 copies, of which 200 for the North American market. This example has only 575 miles on the odometer.

2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series for sale

The car is finished in Golden Yellow Metallic (M1P), and is equipped with a front axle lift system, a black convertible soft top with gray stripes, a speed-activated rear spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, adjustable suspension.

Inside, electrically adjustable heated / ventilated front seats are upholstered in black leather with gold-yellow contrasting stitching and an embroidered logo on the header. There’s also a Porsche Command Module with navigation, a Burmester sound system, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel and a Sport Chrono package.

Under the hood is a biturbo 3.8-liter six-cylinder flat engine with 607 hp (446 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a seven-speed PDK transmission. It is mounted on 20-inch alloy wheels with central locking wrapped in 245/35 (front) and 305/30 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires. For safe braking and stopping, there are Porsche Ceramic Composite brakes with black calipers.

The car comes with original documentation, an Exclusive Series car cover and an accompanying bag, and a Carfax Report. The auction ends on February 20, and currently the highest bid is $ 100,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

2023 Range Rover Sport

The British company Land Rover has announced the arrival of the new 2023 Range Rover Sport, which will be built on the MLA-Flex modular platform. The car is currently in the testing phase, covered in camouflage, so everyone is wondering what the new generation Land Rover Sport will look like. That is what they tried to depict in Kolesa.ru.

According to their estimates, the new Range Rover Sport has retained the size of the predecessor, with a standard design. Smaller front grille, narrower headlights, new front bumper, additional side lights, is what distinguishes the front of the vehicle. At the rear, there are new narrow taillights with a contrasting insert between them, an embossed boot lid, and two roof fins like those on the current Range Rover.

When it comes to powertrain, the new Sport model will be offered in four basic powertrain lines that power the current generation Range Rover. These are mild-hybrid inline-6 ​​engines with a power range from 250 to 400 hp (184 to 294 kW), and twin-turbo V8 with 530 hp (390 kW). It will be equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and AWD.

The new Range Rover Sport is expected in the second half of 2022.

Source: Kolesa.ru