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2023 ZEEKR 001 FR

After announcing the arrival of its flagship sedan ZEEKR 001 on the European market, the Chinese company recently presented a more powerful version of this car, the ZEEKR 001 FR.

The car is equipped with a lightweight body kit that includes a front splitter, sills, rear diffuser, a large rear wing and side mirror housings, a 100 kWh battery that charges from 10 to 80 percent capacity in just 15 minutes, 800V technology, front 420 mm Brembo carbon- ceramic discs with AP Racing ten-pistons, rear 410 mm discs with four-piston calipers.

The ZEEKR 001 FR is powered by four electric motors with a total power of 1,248 hp (918 kW) and 944 lb-ft (1,280 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power for this supercar to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.07 seconds with a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). It is mounted on 22-inch alloy wheels with high-performance tires.

The company believes that this car could be a serious competitor to the Tesla Model S Plaid. How realistic it is, it’s hard to say. As a reminder, Model S Plaid is powered by three electric motors with a total power of 1,020 hp (750 kW) and 1,047 lb-ft (1,420 Nm) of torque, with a range of 396 miles. This 2,190 kg heavy car reaches 60 mph in 1.99 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km / h).

Source: ZEEKR

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2023 Mercedes Vision One-Eleven

In 1969, Mercedes presented the experimental car C 111, with a fiberglass body shell and a mid-mounted three-rotor direct fuel injected Wankel engine. Only 16 examples were produced, and three months ago the German car manufacturer unveiled a car that resembles this model, the Mercedes Vision One-Eleven. The car is currently exhibited at the IAA Mobility, Munich.

Mercedes has always been ahead of its time when it comes to design, and that’s the case with this retro-style car, with its sleek body and gullwing doors. The new front pixelated mask with LEDs that mimic the C111’s fog lights, massive front spoiler, massive side skirts, massive rear diffuser and massive wheels, leave a powerful impression at first sight.

The interior is done in a combination of recycled polyester and orange leather with a few chrome accessories. It reflects a paradigm shift from a sports car to an autonomous electric vehicle in the super sports car segment and unites two completely different states of existence. It is equipped with two low-slung seats, a dashboard with a full-width LED pixel display and a small touch screen connected to the steering column. There is also an augmented-reality headset that turns the entire interior into the user interface, with 3D controls, icons, and maps for navigation.

The Mercedes Vision One-Eleven is powered by four YASA electric motors with a total power of around 2,000 hp (1,471 kW). It is equipped with a new battery with high performance cylindrical cells with liquid cooling.

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2024 Skoda Superb is here

When the fourth-generation Skoda Superb was spotted testing two years ago, little was known about this upcoming car. Now, when the premiere is approaching, Skoda has published several photos.

As previously predicted, the car will have a lower roofline and wide and thin taillights, including a slightly longer rear suspension. It will have a new radiator grille and the side profile will be improved with strong shoulder lines.

It will be offered in sedan and station wagon versions, and larger dimensions and a better coefficient of air resistance are the main innovations. 4912 mm long, 1834 mm wide and 1481 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2841 mm, the sedan is 43 mm longer and 12 mm wider than its predecessor. The interior is spacious enough to accommodate five passengers, and provides 645 liters of luggage space. It is equipped with a 13-inch infotainment screen and a 10-inch digital cockpit.

When it comes to the powertrain, there are three gasoline and two diesel options available that will meet Euro 7 emission standards, as well as a plug-in hybrid available only in the station wagon version. Gasoline engines are 1.5 mHEV with 150 hp/110 kW, and 2.0 TSI with 204 hp/150 kW and 265 hp/195 kW (AWD). The diesel options are the 2.0 TDI diesel engine with 150 hp/110 kW and 193 hp/142 kW (AWD). All engines are paired with a DSG gearbox. It should also be noted that the new Superb is built on the modular MQB platform of the Volkswagen Group.

Source: Skoda

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