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2025 Škoda Enyaq RS Race Concept

Škoda Enyaq RS Race is a very interesting concept from the Czech manufacturer intended for the track. It is a high-performance all-electric coupe.

The concept is equipped with an aerodynamic body kit that includes a minimalistic front fascia, vents on the hood, extended fenders, small wings on the roof to direct air to the large rear wing, aerodynamic mirrors, as well as a massive diffuser and 20-inch wheels. There is also a new steering system, high-performance carbon-ceramic brakes, as well as an adjustable sports suspension.

Electric cars are heavy, so Škoda used a biocomposite material that offers the same stiffness and weight savings as carbon fiber, polycarbonate windows and a biocomposite panel that replaces the panoramic glass roof, making the concept 316 kilograms lighter than the road model.

The interior reveals that it is still a car intended for the track. This is primarily shown by the roll cage, two Atech racing seats with six-point belts, a fire extinguisher, and a hydraulic handbrake in the style of a rally car. In front of the driver is a racing-spec steering wheel, a bio-composite dashboard, and a 13-inch infotainment system. There is also a Havas premium sound system that provides an exciting autosport experience at speeds above 30 km/h, and Škoda points out that the noise is significantly higher compared to the standard Enyaq Coupe RS.

When it comes to the powertrain, there have been no changes. The Enyaq RS Race is powered by two electric motors with 340 hp (250 kW) and 501 lb-ft (679 Nm) of torque, which is enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 5 seconds. It is equipped with a lithium-ion 82.0 kWh battery that enables a range of 460 km.

Source: Škoda

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Fisker left its headquarters in disarray after the bankruptcy

A few months ago the American automotive company Fisker announced bankruptcy. It was the definitive end for the company founded in 2016 by the Danish automotive designer Henrik Fisker and his wife Geeta Gupta-Fisker. Now the media is reporting on the mess the company left behind at its headquarters in La Palma, California.

Fisker had been renting a building owned by Shamrock Properties for years, and after bankruptcy, the owners took over the building and found chaos and a lot of trash. The owners are furious as they face a cleanup that will cost tens of thousands of dollars, including repairing the damage and removing large barrels, various chemical bottles and approximately 20 car-sized batteries. However, the problems for Shamrock Properties do not end there.

On September 12, they were contacted by Heritage Global Partners stating that they had purchased certain property in the facility, which is still there, so the owners can’t touch anything because they don’t know what it is. Also, the owner’s representative stated in the report that during the tour of the facility, he found people taking various items such as tools, computers or car parts, and carrying them away. A few Fisker cars were left in the parking lot.

In 2023, Fisker had big plans. 40,000 electric vehicles were targeted, but only 10,000 left the production lines. The Ocean SUV has received mixed reviews, with Consumer Reports claiming that the promise has not been fulfilled, while regulators have addressed issues with brakes and doors that won’t open. Further complicating the situation for Fisker was the fact that the Ocean lost its place on the list of tax-deductible electric vehicles unless leased because it was manufactured outside of North America.

At the beginning of the year, production of the Ocean model was halted even though they dropped the price to $24,999 in an attempt to raise cash, but trading in the stock was suspended in March. The company admitted that they could run out of capital by the end of 2024. Unfortunately, this turned out to be true, so discussions with potential partners such as Nissan followed, but without success.

Source: Reuters

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BMW will produce 50 units of the Skytop concept

At the end of March, BMW revealed a Skytop concept inspired by the 503 and Z8 models, for which it was said that it would not enter production. However, in the meantime, the Bavarian company changed its mind and decided to produce 50 cars.

The Skytop concept shares a platform with the current generation BMW M8 Competition. The design of the front part and the aluminum spine that extends from the hood to the trunk show that it is not just another roadster. Subtle wings instead of door handles, specially designed LED lights that are among the thinnest seen in production cars, as well as many other details adorn this unique and exotic car at first glance.

“The concept BMW Skytop perfectly fit into the philosophy and environment of the famous Italian exhibition, and the designers and engineers made an effort to create a car that brings with it an optimal combination of dynamics and elegance,” said the first man of the BMW design department, Adrian van Hooydonk.

In the morning, high-quality materials, dashboard from Series 8, head-up screen and Bowers & Wilkins sound system are just some of the details that adorn the cabin.

Under the hood will be a 4.4-L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which also powers the M8, with 626 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to accelerate the Skytop from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Source: BMW

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