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2024 Lamborghini LMDh Prototype

After Porsche and Ferrari unveiled their LMDh endurance racing cars for 2023, Lamborghini has begun development of its prototype. The car will compete in the IMSA Endurance Cup and the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship, as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 2024 season.

“We will be measuring ourselves against the very best, on the most demanding proving grounds. On one hand, this will give our successful motorsports program even more visibility, but it will also allow us to test future technologies. Our LMDh prototypes will become our most sophisticated open laboratory on four wheels,” said Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann.

Several companies are involved in the development of the racing Lamborghini: electric motor (Bosch Motorsport), power management and energy storage (Williams Advanced Engineering), seven-speed P1359 hybrid gearbox (Xtrac), carbon fiber elements (HP Composites).

The Lamborghini LMDh will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 680 hp/500 kW (FIA regulations). It will reach a top speed of 211 mph (340 kph).

“With Automobili Lamborghini embarking on a future of hybridization in its road car production, the LMDh represents a specific energy/performance project based on the experiences of the upcoming generations of its sports cars, fully aligning with the Cor Tauri company strategy,” it was stated from Lamborghini.

Source: Lamborghini

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance with 952 HP

The German tuning company Opus Automotive decided to deal with the most powerful sedan from the Mercedes range, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance. It is the second most powerful Mercedes-AMG after the super powerful model One.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 turbo petrol engine that, in combination with the electric motor, delivers a total of 831 hp (620 kW) and 1,033 lb-ft (1,400 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. The tuner’s engineers did not deal with the electric motor that delivers 201 hp (148 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm), but increased the power of the petrol engine from 630 hp to 758 hp. So now the tuned four-seater has 952 hp (700 kW) and an electronically limited 1,143 lb-ft (1,550 Nm) of torque.

The increase in power also brought better car performance. The base GT 63 S E Preformance reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds, while the tuned model reaches the same speed in 2.7 seconds. Also, the top speed was increased from 196 mph (316 km/h) to over 199 mph (320 km/h).

Meanwhile, Mercedes has started delivering its fastest car, the Mercedes-AMG One, and all 275 units produced have already been sold. It is powered by a 1.6-liter Formula 1 V6 turbo engine with 566 hp (422 kW) at 11,000 rpm, which in combination with four electric motors delivers a total of 1,049 hp (771 kW). That’s enough power for this supercar to reach 62 mph in 2.9 seconds, 124 mph (200 km / h) in less than six seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h). The engine is paired with a 7-speed gearbox.

Source: Opus Automotive

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2023 Zenvo TSR-S

The Danish company Zenvo Automotive has announced the arrival of its new extremely powerful hypercar Zenvo TSR-S, which will be powered by a V12 engine. According to the company’s statements, the car should arrive on the market next year.

The company has released photos of the car, although it is still under development, so changes are possible. Speaking to the public, company CEO Jens Sverdrup said that the TSR-S will feature a new modular carbon chassis, a new gearbox, a modular V12 engine and an electric drivetrain, all of which will be produced by Zenvo.

The car is made for the track, but it is also road legal. It will be equipped with carbon fiber innovative aerodynamic solutions such as the patented Centripedal rear wing, which will increase downforce to withstand the power of the V12 engine. It will be powered by a 5.8l twin-supercharged engine with 1,200 hp (882 kW) and an electric motor with a total output of 1,800 hp (1,324 kW). Zenvo has said it is considering a hybrid GT with an electric motor mounted on the front axle (AWD).

“I’m proud to lead the global [Zenvo] commercial team, of who will be present, located at a private house within The Quail Lodge resort, and attending events during the Car Week celebration, including Exotics on Broadway – one of my favorite events – of which Zenvo is headlining. We will be showcasing two TSR-S’, uniting the USA- and Canada-based teams for the first time, who will be working alongside our commercial and sales leads inside the house and at major events throughout the week. We are looking forward to showing a sneak peek of what the future holds for Zenvo during digital previews,” said Jens Sverdrup.

Source: Zenvo Automotive