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Can a tuned Audi RS3 beat the Tesla Model S Plaid in drag race?

Can a tuned Audi RS3 beat the Tesla Model S Plaid in drag race? Well, there aren’t many cars that can boast of being a worthy opponent of the Tesla Model S Plaid in drag race, and a video showing the showdown between the two cars has been published on the YouTube channel Sam CarLegion.

About the Tesla Model S Plaid there is no need to waste words when it comes to acceleration. This super fast car is powered by three electric motors with a total power of 1,020 hp (750 kW) and 1,050 lb-ft (1,424 Nm) of torque, with a range of 396 miles. It reaches 60 mph in 1.99 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km / h).

The Audi RS3 is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine with 753 hp (554 kW). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission.

In three races (Sport Mode, Spor all the way and Sport all the way), Audi simply had no chance. No matter how much you increase the power of the internal combustion engine, it is obvious that some electric models are out of range, at least when it comes to acceleration.

Source: Sam CarLegion via YouTube

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Porsche Cayenne with Platinum Edition kit

After introducing a special equipment package for the first generation of Cayenne SUVs early last month, Porsche has decided to offer its customers existing Cayenne models as Platinum Edition. Orders are open, and deliveries starting in Germany in May this year.

A special equipment package brings many improvements inside and out, all at affordable prices. The modern sporty look brings a lot of details like satin platinum color, openings on the front grille, tailpipes in black, markings and logos on the back. LED headlights, Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), panoramic roof as accessories now come as standard. There are also specially designed standard 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels.

Inside, eight-way leather sports seats, Porsche logo on the front and rear headrests, aluminum trim pieces, “Platinum Edition” inscription on the door sill guards, ambient lighting and surround sound system, now come as standard.

The Platinum Edition includes all Cayenne models (Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid and Cayenne S, as standard and Coupe).

Source: Porsche

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BMW is working on a new generation of petrol and diesel engines

Although the pandemic and global shortage of semiconductors caused delays in production and distribution, sales of electric vehicles did not decrease. What so ever, last year saw sales growth of over 25 percent compared to 2020. However, that did not discourage companies, such as BMW, which do not want to give up petrol and diesel engines.

Many companies have opted for full electrification of their vehicles by the end of the decade, but there are also those that are persistent in their efforts to keep internal combustion engines on offer. Among them is BMW, which is working on a new generation of petrol, diesel, six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines. It will take BMW several years to meet upcoming stringent emissions regulations, said BMW Development Director Frank Weber.

“With the six-cylinder engine alone, we are reducing CO2 emissions more massively than has ever been the case with a generation change. In order to reconcile emission requirements on the one hand and performance requirements on the other, we looked at the entire charge cycle and found a promising approach there, “Weber said.

We are sure that BMW will find the best solution in the “dance” between regulations on CO2 emissions and consumer demands.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport