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Nichols Cars N1A based on the McLaren M1A

In 1963, McLaren introduced its mid-engined Group 7 sports prototype race car, the McLaren M1A. It was McLaren’s first self-designed and developed sports car, which has now received its road version, the Nichols Cars N1A, thanks to the Nichols Cars company.

This limited edition car will be produced in just 100 units, and the first 15 cars will be numbered to honor the 15 victories of the legendary McLaren MP4/4 F1 car. It was one of the most successful Formula One car designs of all time.

The car is extremely light, weighing only 900 kg, thanks to the use of light materials. For example, the chassis is made of carbon/aluminum. Part of the standard equipment is traction control, but ABS and power steering are optional. The design is inspired by the classic Can-Am racing car, but the car is wider and has a longer wheelbase. It is equipped with double wishbone suspension.

McLaren M1A is powered by a 7.0-liter V8 engine with 650 hp (478 kW), paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. It’s mounted on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

When it comes to price, Nichols Cars has not announced how much this car will cost.

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Two decades since the Lamborghini Gallardo hit the market

It’s been two decades since Lamborghini introduced its first production car with a V10 engine, the Lamborghini Gallardo. It was a very successful car with 14,022 units produced by 2013. But it’s story begins many years earlier.

Company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini was thinking about a smaller Lamborghini with a lower price and maintenance costs back in the 70s. The concept ultimately led to the development of a project that became a 2+2 sports car called the Lamborghini Urraco. In the 1980s, the project evolved into the Jalpa model, Lamborghini’s everyday supercar. However, in 1987, a new project called the L140 began with the aim of producing more compact Lamborghinis. Several prototypes were built, all of which had different technical solutions and potential powertrains, including a V8 engine initially, and later a V10 engine which was the final choice.

The first LAmborghini Gallardo was powered by a 5.0-liter 10-cylinder DOHC engine with 493 hp (368 kW) and 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) of torque. It was offered with a conventional (H-pattern) six-speed manual transmission and a six-speed electro-hydraulically actuated single-clutch automated manual transmission. A 90-degree angle was used to optimize the layout of the vehicle, improve rear visibility and lower the center of gravity for better dynamics.

The all-aluminum structural chassis is welded to cast fasteners creating a strong yet lightweight foundation for this supercar. Unlike many super sports cars, the Gallardo offered both reliability and everyday usability without compromising on exciting performance.

During production the Gallardo was offered in several different versions such as Coupe, Spyder, Superleggera, LP 570-4 Superleggera, LP 560-4, LP 560-4 Spyder, LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, LP 550-2 Coupé, LP 550 –2 AD, LP 550-2 Spyder, each of which introduced unique features and technological advancements.

The Gallardo is one of the most successful sports cars in the history of the Sant’Agata Bolognese-based company. It pioneered Lamborghini’s commitment to pushing boundaries, but also laid the foundation for its successor, the Lamborghini Huracan.

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Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo covered 1,845 km in 29 hours

This year, Porsche is celebrating 75 years since its foundation, and on that occasion, Porsche embarked on a unique challenge, i.e. the journey of an electric car from Thailand to Singapore. For this 1,845 kilometer mission, the German automaker chose the Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo.

The journey took 29 hours and 15 minutes, which is the record for the fastest journey in an electric car from Thailand to Singapore, while following the speed limit. The only stop was when it was necessary to charge the battery, which was 25 minutes. Thanks to recent upgrades, the charging time has been reduced by almost 50 percent.

At the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Porsche presented the Taycan as Porsche’s first series production electric car, which was offered in several variants at different performance levels. Since then, 100,000 examples of this car have been produced, and the honor of being the 100,000th example went to the Neptune Blue Taycan Turbo S ordered by a UK customer.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 750 hp (560 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 161 mph (260 km/h).

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Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo covered 1,845 km in 29 hours

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