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Dodge Charger Daytona SRT

A few days ago, at Dodge Speed ​​Week, Dodge unveiled the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT. It is a high-performance concept based on the Charger model that brings new technologies never before seen in electric cars.

In appearance, the Daytona SRT resembles a standard Charger. The car has improved aerodynamics thanks to the front cover and spoiler. It is equipped with an illuminated front mask, carbon intakes, a special “Fratzonic chamber system” that emits a noise of 126dB, 21-inch wheels with diamond-cut faces, R-Wing that allows air to flow through the front openings increasing downforce, while for safe stopping take care of gray six-piston brakes. There’s also the Fratzog logo that represents Dodge’s electric future.

Inside, the carbon fiber seats are upholstered in purple leather and emblazoned with the Fratzog logo. On the dashboard there is a 12.3-inch screen, as well as a 16-inch curved cluster. There is also an 8.3-inch head-up display, while the ambient lighting creates an extraordinary atmosphere.

Under the hood will be an 800V Banshee propulsion system with four-wheel drive, which means the Charger Daytona SRT will have better performance than the Hellcat. So far there is no information about performance, but Dodge says that the concept is inspired by the Charger Daytona model, which in 1970 was the first Nascar car with a speed of more than 200 miles per hour.

Source: Dodge

2023 Bugatti Mistral

Bugatti recently unveiled its latest car to be powered by a W16 petrol engine. It is a limited edition Bugatti Mistral (wind blown from the Rhone River Valley) based on the Chiron. It costs 5 million euros, and all 99 cars are already sold out.

With the style of classic cars, the Mistral is also a combination of the Divo and La Voiture Noire models. In the roadster version, with the rear lights in the shape of the letter “X” under which there are ventilation openings, it resembles the Bugatti Bolide. The design of the curved windshield, as well as the double air vents placed on the roof for cooling the engine, are reminiscent of the design of cars from the 30s.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in a combination of black and yellow leather with stitching. The same design can be seen on the door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. The shift lever is made from one piece of aluminum and has wood inserts and amber detailing.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mistral is powered by a centrally located turbocharged 8-liter W16 engine with 1,600 hp (1,177 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. It reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in just 2.4 seconds, 124 mph (200 km / h) in 5.8 seconds, and 186 mph (300 km / h) in about 12 seconds. The top speed that the Bugatti Mistral can reach is electronically limited to 273 mph (440 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Bugatti’s intention is to create the fastest roadster in the world, and according to the performance of the Mistral, they are on the right track.

Source: Bugatti

Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster

In 2019, Hennessey began the story of its new convertible car, the Venom F5 Roadster, which was recently unveiled at Monterey Car Week. It is the fastest and most powerful convertible in the world, which will be produced in only 30 copies.

The Venom F5 Roadster is based on the Coupe version of this model, and comes with an 8 kg removable carbon roof panel covered in Alcantara. Owners can choose a Merino wool travel bag to store the panel in. At the back is a new tempered glass window that provides a view of the engine. What separates it from the Coupe are the specially made forged aluminum wheels with seven pairs of spokes that look like the letter “H”.

“We created the Venom F5 to be the ultimate expression of a hypercar. The Roadster version takes the Coupe’s speed, exhilaration, and awe, plus a sprinkling of respect-inducing fear, to a new, truly visceral level that brings owners closer to the Venom F5’s extreme performance,” said company founder and CEO John Hennessey. .

Under the hood is a 6.6-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 1,817 hp (1,336 kW) and 1,193 lb-ft (1,617 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a robust automated single-clutch gearbox. Hennessey claims that this supercar can reach a top speed of 300 mph (483 km/h), which is significantly faster than the current speed record (265.6 mph) held by the GT Spyder.

The starting price of the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster is $3 million, which is almost $1 million more than the Coupe version.

Source: Hennessey