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2023 MG4 EV Xpower

In the mid-1920s, the automobile company MG (Morris Garages) was founded. Since then it has changed several owners and is currently owned by SAIC Motor Corporation Limited. Now it has introduced its most powerful model ever produced, the MG4 EV Xpower.

The new model is based on a modular platform developed by SAIC Motor. It is decorated with a black painted roof, orange calipers, 18-inch wheels and a special light green color. It will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.

When it comes to the powertrain, the MG4 EV Xpower is powered by two electric motors (one at the front with 204 hp/ and one at the rear axle with 231 hp/) with a total power of 435 hp and 600 Nm of torque. It has AWD which allows the electric MG to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.8 seconds. For now, MG has not revealed the top speed of this EV, nor what battery it will be equipped with.

The car is equipped with a dynamic control system, which is a first for an MG model. It has an electronic differential lock and an intelligent engine management module, which results in a torque vectoring system and better handling. Compared to the regular MG4 EV, the new model has a 25% stiffer suspension, thanks to changes to the dampers and springs, as well as stiffer anti-roll bars. There are also new better brake components with ventilated 345mm discs on all wheels.

Before the premiere, MG announced that the MG4 EV Xpower will cost 42,500 euros.

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2023 MG4 EV Xpower

Source: MG

Tuning

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Racing Blue

There are many tuners who are masters of the exterior, but there are few who turn the interior into works of art. One of them is Carlex Design whose latest work is the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Racing Blue.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is one of the hybrid SUV models that is powered by a 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with 603 hp (444 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed TCT automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds.

The car is equipped with carbon components such as a new splitter, side grilles, a large roof spoiler, better intakes and an addition on the rear bumper. There are also larger 22-inch lightweight wheels with spinners and Carlex self-leveling logo.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in blue leather with black stripes and blue/black stitching. Blue leather also covers the center console, door panels, dashboard and ceiling, as well as the steering wheel. Carlex logos are on the headrests, armrest and dashboard. Owners of the GLE Coupe special model will also receive a Carlex certificate.

If you are one of those who will equip their car with this package, it will cost you 145,000 euros.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Racing Blue

Source: Carlex Design

Auctions

2007 Koenigsegg CCGT GT1 Competition Coupé is for sale

In 2003, the Swedish automotive manufacturer Koenigsegg Automotive AB began developing its racing car to join the big car brands in GT1 racing. After four years the result was the 2007 Koenigsegg CCGT GT1 Competition Coupé. Only one copy was produced and it is now up for auction.

The development team was led by engineer and developer Dag Bolenius, while the test driver was engineer Loris Bicocchi. The project looked great, but production never happened, and the reason is that two months after the start of test drives, the FIA and ACO changed the rules for the GT1 class. Instead of producing 20 production examples over a period of several years, it was necessary to produce 350 cars per year. This was apparently too much for Koenigsegg and the project could not survive.

This unique supercar is powered by a 5.0L twin-turbo V8 engine with 600 hp (441 kW), paired with a sequential gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 371 km/h (230 mph).

With a length of 4,293 mm, a width of 1,996 mm and a height of 1,120 mm, it has a wheelbase of 2,660 mm. It is built from carbon-fibre/Kevlar on a Monocoque chassis. It’s mounted on pristine slick Michelin tires, and the Masters Historic Racing organization has given the next owner the “green light” to race in the Masters Endurance Legends series if he so chooses.

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2007 Koenigsegg CCGT GT1 Competition Coupé is for sale

Source: Bonhams

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