Tuning

P900 based on Mercedes-AMG G63

The Mercedes-AMG G63 is one of the best SUV cars from the German manufacturer, but also a car that many tuners are trying to make better. One of them is Mansory whose latest work P900 is based on this model.

Inspired by the desert, the car is finished in Sand Desert Gloss with contrasting forged carbon parts such as the hood, rear wing and other details. The interior is also decorated with a shade of sand, but it is slightly more orange compared to the exterior. The SUV is mounted on black 24-inch wheels.

The P900 is powered by a 4.0L biturbo V8 engine with 900 hp (661 kW) and 885 lb-ft (1,200 Nm) of torque. A significant increase in power compared to the standard SUV, which has 585 hp (430 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission that transmits power to all wheels. It reaches 62 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

Recently, Mercedes announced that it has produced 500,000 examples of the G-Class since 1979, and on this occasion it presented a retro-looking example. Mercedes will also refresh the current G63 model, and spy photos show the SUV under development, which will have a redesigned front and rear fascia, headlights with new graphics, and the interior could get the latest MBUX infotainment technology.

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P900 based on Mercedes-AMG G63

Source: Mercedes

News

Sweden will be the first country with electrified roads

The European Union has officially banned the sale of new cars with an internal combustion engine by 2035, so companies and countries are working hard on the new era of electrification. Sweden will be the first country with electrified roads, and in the next two decades the country plans to build 3,000 kilometers of modern highways.

The first section of the electric highway will be built in the next two years. The electric highway will enable the vehicle’s battery to be charged while driving on it, but it is not clear how this will be done. There are three possibilities: catenary system, inductive system and conductive system. Experts believe that this will mean longer journeys for vehicles with smaller capacity batteries. This should prevent long waits at charging stations.

According to Euronews, Sweden is a pioneer in the electrification of roads through several projects, and among these projects is an electric highway that should connect the logistics hubs between the cities of Hallsberg and Orebro, which are located between three large cities – Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo.

The research found that the size of car batteries could be reduced by 70 percent with electric roads. In doing so, it was determined that not all roads in Sweden would have to be electrified. It is estimated that it would be necessary to electrify only 25 percent of roads.

Sweden is cooperating with Germany and France regarding the construction of electric roads that Italy, Great Britain and the United States of America also intend to build.

Source: Euronews

News, Tuning

BMW M2 upgraded by Autoid

The BMW M2 was premiered at the end of last year, and is the last one with ICE. Although owners already have several tuning options, the UK-based company Autoid has prepared a new carbon body kit for the BMW M2 (G87).

The body kit brings subtle but effective improvements to the exterior, but it also contributes to aerodynamics by increasing downforce and reducing drag. The front splitter, side skirts and rear bumper extensions with integrated wings have a “bare” carbon finish that adds to the car’s sporty appearance. Another detail is the carbon addition that visually connects the fenders and sills. Out back is a fixed rear wing that can be adjusted for road or track use. All components are light and do not add to the weight of the car.

There were no changes under the hood. The BMW M2 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine with 453 hp (333 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the current M4 model. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic technology. Owners will be able to choose a six-speed manual transmission as an option. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic transmission or 4.1 if the manual transmission is used. BMW has electronically limited the top speed to 155 mph (250 km/h), but this can be increased to 177 mph (285 km/h) with the optional M Driver’s Package.

Inside, M Sport seats with illuminated M logo on the headrests will provide the driver with maximum comfort. Buyers will be able to choose the M Carbon package, which offers carbon seats that are 10.8 kilograms lighter than the standard M Sport seats. Entering the vehicle, the first thing the driver will notice is the curved display on the instrument panel, with two screens of 12.3 and 14.9 inches through which the driver can adjust various vehicle systems, such as the chassis, steering, braking and M traction control .

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BMW M2 upgraded by Autoid

Source: Autoid

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