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Fully electric VW R model is coming in 2024

At the end of last month, VW announced that it will stop producing R models with internal combustion engines from the next decade. This means that cars like the VW Golf R will disappear and be replaced by electrically powered R models.

In an interview with Auto Express, the head of the Volkswagen R division, Reinhold Ivenz, said that the R models will not be based on the existing MEB electric platform. “We have discussed several concepts in the MEB world and we are not convinced of what we can do with the battery at the moment. If we want a specific MEB R model, it would have to have its own battery, and that is so expensive that we are not currently planning such a car,” Ivenz said.

Although rumors said that ID.3, ID.4, ID. Aero and ID. Buzz could be covered by this decision, it will not happen. So those who want a more powerful crossover will have to wait. However, the good news is that Volkswagen is already working on a new electric platform. “The next-generation electric car platform will allow much more power. The MEB is not that powerful a platform, but we’re not thinking about horsepower, we’re thinking about acceleration. If we want to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, we’ll talk about how much is the strength needed to make it happen,” Ivenz said.

Volkswagen will show its first R electric concept in 2024, and the production model is expected at least two years later.

Source: VW

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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ vs Rimac Nevera

Comparing car performances has always attracted attention, and drag races in particular are very popular among car enthusiasts. However, when two supercars meet on the track, a clash of titans ensues. Such is the case with the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and Rimac Nevera, which the Top Gear team compared in a drag race.

Rimac Nevera with 1914 hp

Rimac Nevera uses a four-motor fully-electric powertrain with 1,914 hp (1,408 kW) and 1,741 lb-ft (2,360 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a lithium-manganese-nickel battery with 6,960 cells and a capacity of 120kWh. Thanks to four individually powered wheels it reaches 62 mph in just 1.97 seconds with a top speed of 258 mph (413 km / h), but this model is electronically limited to 219 mph (352 kph).

The Aventador SVJ is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 770 hp (566 kW) and 530 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed single clutch automatic transmission. With a weight of 1,525 kg, it reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 + km / h). It is mounted on 20″ and 21″ rims wrapped in 255/30 ZR 20 (front) and 355/25 ZR 21 (rear) Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.

Although, by all standards, the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is a very, very powerful car, in this case it had no chance against the Rimac Nevera.

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Source: Top Gear via YouTube

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2023 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman Style Edition

For the next year, Porsche announced that the popular 718 Boxster/Cayman model will be offered in a Style Edition. In this way, the Stuttgart-based company wants to improve its offer for existing and new customers.

The new Style Edition brings a lot of standard equipment, including adaptive bi-xenon lights (PDLS), dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, sensors for parking assistance… which make the convertible two-seater different from the standard versions. Among the interesting details is the Ruby Star Neo body color, which Porsche reminds of the color that was once offered with the 911 Carrera RS model from the 964 Series.

A strip (black or white) runs along the entire length of the vehicle, as well as on both sides with the “Porsche” inscription. Inside, the interior is covered in black leather with illuminated door sill panels in stainless steel and the Porsche Crest on the headrests.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Style Edition will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine with 300 hp (221 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 6-speed manual gearbox. A 7-speed automatic PDK gearbox is also an option. It reaches 62 mph in 5.1 seconds (4.7 seconds with PDK), with a top speed of 171 mph (275 kph). It is mounted on a set of 20-inch rims that Porsche premiered on the 718 Spyder.

Source: Porsche

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