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ABT RS3-R based on the Audi RS3

The Audi RS3 is a top-of-the-line car that, after its introduction last year, demonstrated its capabilities on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. However, the German company ABT Sportsline believes that the car can and must be better, so it presented a limited edition ABT RS3-R.

The ABT RS3-R is equipped with a special equipment kit that brings a lot of carbon parts with a high-gloss finish, sports stabilizer bars, ABT intercooler, adjustable suspension and ABT suspension springs that enable a lowering range of 20-40 mm at the front and rear axle. There’s also a set of 20-inch ABT High Performance HR20 alloy wheels wrapped in 245/30 R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R tires.

The limited edition ABT RS3-R is powered by a 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 500 hp (368 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant increase considering the RS3 has 400 hp (294 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h). Drivers will be able to choose between ECO, SPORT or RACE mode.

Source: ABT Sportsline

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Ferrari SF90 Stradale with new equipment kit

While Ferrari is intensively preparing the new SF90 Stradale, which is hidden behind the name Versione Speciale, and will be optimized for use on the track, the German tuning company Novitec made an effort to equip the current plug-in hybrid with a special equipment package.

The car received a modified suspension and sports springs that push the LaFerrari successor closer to the ground by 30 millimeters. There are also many parts such as air intakes on the wheel arches, roof spoiler, rear spoiler, diffusor, front spoiler lip, duck tail, mirror upper parts, front lid, all made of naked-carbon.

When it comes to the powertrain, Novitec has added a few more horsepower thanks to a modified ECU and a new exhaust system. The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine supported by three electric motors with a total power of 1,109 hp (816 kW). That’s enough power to push the two-seater up to 62 mph in just 2.4 seconds with a top speed of more than 211 mph (340 km/h). It is mounted on a set of 21-inch hi-tech forged wheels developed in cooperation with US manufacturer Vossen.

By comparison, the standard Ferrari SF90 Stradale is powered by the same 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine assisted by three electric motors with a total output of 986 hp (725 kW) at 7,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Source: Novitec

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BRABUS B30 PowerXtra and BRABUS D30

While we wait for Mercedes-AMG to unveil the most powerful version of the recently introduced new generation C-Class, Brabus has decided to present the BRABUS B30 PowerXtra and BRABUS D30. These are two upgraded models from the current range, the Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic and the Mercedes-Benz C300d.

Several carbon elements give the car a new elegant look, but also increase stability and better handling. Also, thanks to the new sports springs, it is now an additional 30 millimeters closer to the ground, which makes driving more exciting. Brabus equipped both C-Class models with a new front skirt insert, front flaps, rear spoiler, which increased downforce. There is also a new exhaust system with immaculate black chrome tips.

Inside, the BRABUS Masterpiece interior brings comfortable sports seats in black and black-red combination that can also be seen on the door panels, carbon door sill trims with illuminated BRABUS logo, aluminum pedal pads, and other sporty accessories such as BRABUS door latch pins. Also, Brabus allows each owner to customize the interior according to their own wishes.

BRABUS D30 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 310 hp (228 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 5.6 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

BRABUS B30 PowerXtra is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 300 hp (221 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Source: Brabus