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Chevrolet Corvette Hybrid

Two years ago, Chevrolet started rumors about the arrival of the hybrid Corvette, and now that news has been confirmed by the publication of a teaser and a photo of the camouflaged car on social media. The car should hit the market next year.

According to the published video, the front wheels are seen first and then the rear wheels, which indicates AWD. Also, you can hear the sound of the V8 engine that will power the rear wheels of the hybrid Chevrolet Corvette. The car will be based on GM’s new Ultium platform, and will be equipped with a battery that will power two electric motors.

Rumor has it that we could soon see a fully electric Corvette, and new versions will join the standard coupe and convertible. The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 490 hp (360 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. Reaches 60 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph (300 km / h). The Corvette Z06 is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine with 670 hp (493 kW) and 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 2.6 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph (300 km / h).

The name of the hybrid version of the Corvette has not yet been announced, but Chevrolet back in 2015 protected the name of the Corvette E-Ray that could be used for the electric version.

Source: Chevrolet

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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

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2022 Tushek TS900 Apex is the lightest hybrid hypercar

On Thursday, April 21, the Slovenian company Tushek will present the lightest hybrid hypercar, TS900 Apex. It is a car intended for speed enthusiasts who have failed to become owners of the Koenigsegg One: 1.

The Tushek TS900 Apex has the world’s highest power density drivetrain (TDED). It is powered by two electric motors combined with a petrol engine with a total power of 1,351 hp (994 kW) and 1,239 lb-ft (1,680 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.3 seconds and 124 mph in 7.4 seconds, 186 mph in 17.2 seconds. The top speed that this hyper car can reach is 236 mph (380 km / h).

Rumor has it that it will be powered by a 4.2-liter V8 engine paired with two electric motors, whose total power would be 950 hp (699 kW). Thanks to the carbon chassis and body, the weight of the car has been reduced to 1,343 kg.

The super-fast hybrid hypercar, with a drivetrain based on aircraft technology combined with an internal combustion engine, will be produced in just 36 units priced at 1.5 million euros. Tushek will also present a race car, the TS900 RacerPro, which will be produced in just 12 copies.

Source: Tushek