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2022 Peugeot 408

The good news comes from Peugeot, which says that in the coming days, the French company could expand its offer. The announcement comes with a mysterious photo of the new model, and according to information, it is a car that will be called the Peugeot 408.

This will be a completely new model offered by the French car manufacturer, and in an original way it will be a link between the well-known elements of the SUV and the dynamic silhouette of the fastback.

With the Peugeot 408, the French company focuses on achieving a high level of efficiency in order to offer users some new experiences. This is primarily achieved by design but also by engineering solutions.

At the moment, Peugeot does not reveal many details. One thing is for sure, the new Peugeot, unique in its offer and intended for those for whom cars are a pleasure, will have its world premiere in the next few weeks.

Source: Peugeot

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Mostro Barchetta Zagato

Recently, Maserati introduced its long-awaited convertible called the MC20 Cielo. The cars represent the next iteration of Maserati’s new supercar. However, for fans of retro design, the Italian company Zagato presented the Mostro Barchetta Zagato Powered by Maserati.

The cooperation between Zagato and Maserati started back in 1931, and this elegant convertible was inspired by the 1957 model, Materati 450S, but without sharp edges. It is equipped with a curved windshield in front of which is a long hood combined with an oval-shaped radiator grille, while the roof gives a comfortable interior.

When it comes to powertrain, Zagato offers two types of engines. For those who love the V8 engine there is a 4.2-liter naturally aspirated with 414 hp (304 kW) paired with a 6-speed manual sequential transmission. Second on offer is the 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 engine with 621 hp (457 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. The same engine is used by the Maserati MC20 Cielo. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It will reach 62 mph in about 3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h). It is mounted on 19-inch wheels wrapped in 255/40 R19 (front) and 295/35 R19 (rear) tires.

Only five Mostro Barchetta Zagato cars will be produced, and each will be personalized, while the price is currently unknown.

Source: Zagato

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1988 Ferrari Testarossa sold on eBay for $ 160,000

The Ferrari Testarossa is one of the legendary cars of the 80s, and one such copy from 1988 with 655 hp was offered for sale on eBay. The car has only 13,579 km on the odometer and was sold for $ 160,000.

The car is in excellent condition with well-preserved original Rosso Corsa paint. So far it has had only two owners. It was purchased from the first owner in 2003, and since 2007 has been owned by Bob Norwood who installed the Stage One twin-turbo kit. He also equipped the car with custom made equipment such as huge Brembo brakes and 18 inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires.

The Ferrari Testarossa is powered by a 4.9-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 655 hp (482 kW) and 585 lb-ft (793 Nm) of torque. This is a big increase in power since the standard model has 380 hp (279 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with 5-speed manual transmission.

Source: eBay

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