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Porsche 911 Restomod with BMW powertrain

In the world of Porsche 911 we have already seen several successful aftermarket restomod projects based on this sports car. So far, there have been examples with conventional engines, but also electrical transformations for almost all older generations of coupes. However, now the Bulgarian company Modern Classics has presented a pilot project based on the Porsche 911 from the G series.

The original design from the 70s has been retained. The car is equipped with ABS, ESP, BMW infotainment system with controls on the center console. The cluster contains analog dials in the same configuration as in the case of the original vehicle.

The Porsche 911 is powered by a BMW electric motor that develops 184 hp (135 kW). The same engine is used by the more powerful versions of the previous BMW i3. It may not sound like much, but it is still more powerful than the original Carrera from the 70’s. It reaches 62 mph in 6.8 seconds and reaches a top electronically limited speed of 160 km / h.

It is equipped with a 42 kWh battery, which is enough for a range of 250 kilometers on a single charge. Two charging options are available, slow AC charging with a maximum power of 11 kW and fast DC charging up to 50 kW. This means that the mentioned battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent of capacity in about 30 minutes.

Source: Modern Classics

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Koenigsegg and Rimac are working together on a new hypercar

The news that Koenigsegg and Rimac Automobili will work together on a new electric hypercar surprised many. Earlier, Koenigsegg CEO Christian von Koenigsegg said the company did not want to produce an electric car. However, his opinion seems to have changed after the news that Koenigsegg will work with Rimac Automobili to develop “Project Spöke.”

For now, there are no photos of the still unnamed electric hypercar. Koenigsegg seems to want everyone to know that Project Spöke is coming. The car will be powered by Koenigsegg’s electric motors. Those who are better acquainted with the events in Koenigsegg are familiar with the company’s inverter David and the electric motor Quark from the Gemer model equipped with Rimac batteries.

With the new car, Koenigsegg wants to improve its current offering. The hypercar will be equipped with a Rimac battery, and it is the same technology used for the Rimac Nevera and Pininfarina Batista models. The combination is perfect, and the 800-volt technology provides an impressive charging speed. Unofficially, the hypercar could easily develop 2,000 hp.

More information about the car is expected by April next year, and potential confidential buyers have already received teasers.

Source: Koenigsegg

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2023 BMW i7 will be premiered in April

Next month, BMW will present its all-electric model, the 2023 BMW i7. The car has been tested in the Arctic Circle and southern Europe, and now the final tests are taking place in the wind tunnel and the streets of Germany. Along with it, BMW will also present the new 7 Series, which is powered by an internal combustion engine.

So far, only spy photos have appeared, based on which we could see that the car was covered with camouflage. The front part will be adorned with light elements made of exclusive crystal glass and illuminated contour of the kidney grille, which will give the car a modern look. Knowing the commitment of BMW engineers and employees, we can expect the best possible solutions when it comes to aerodynamics and comfort.

The interior of the i7 will be equipped with a curved display, a newly developed panoramic glass roof Sky Lounge, light and functional strips on the instrument panel and doors that will provide better ambient lighting, while the rear will feature a 31-inch 8k resolution screen.

The company is still hiding data on the performance of the electric sedan, but they have revealed that the i7 will be the most powerful version of the 7 Series. “The all-electric BMW i7 is also the most powerful BMW 7 Series. It combines the best driving experience with the ultimate digital experience. This makes it the ideal vehicle for forward-thinking, responsible decision-makers and avant-garde pioneers, ”said Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG Development. This means that the electric motors will produce more power than the 6.6-liter V12 engine from the M760i.

It will use the CLAR platform and will be equipped with a 105.2 kWh battery set, which will provide a range of 392 miles (630 km) on a single charge.

The order book for the new generation 7 Series and all-electric i7 will open in the second half of the year.

Source: BMW