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2025 Denza Z9 GT

At the end of March, the Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD announced that it had produced seven million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company announced on its official website and social network Weibo that the 7 millionth NEV was the Denza N7 SUV, their premium brand car created as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz. In a few days (April 25), a new all-electric model will arrive on the market as a competitor to the Porsche Taycan, the Denza Z9 GT.

The Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 1,500 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. This means that it is about 130 mm longer than the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and 53 mm wider, but also slightly higher. It is powered by three electric motors, one on the front axle (312 hp) and two on the rear axle (2 x 327 hp), with a total power of 966 hp (720 kW). The car weighs 2,875 kg, which is more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUVs, and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph).

At first glance, the front of the car is characterized by angular headlights, a sculpted bumper with large openings and dramatic creases across the hood. The bold look continues with a profile with rims designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, flat door handles and creases. At the rear, LED taillights, a roof spoiler and a secondary spoiler that extends from the trunk lid set the Z9 GT apart from the competition.

Battery specifications are still unknown, but it is certain that BYD’s Blade design will be used. We will have more information on April 25, when the premiere of this model will take place.

Source: Denza

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1961 Porsche 356B Karmann Notchback sold for $56,600 USD

In 1959, Porsche introduced the second version of its first production car, the 356B, with a T5 body. It was produced until 1963, and almost 40,000 cars left the production line. Models produced in 1961 and 1962 have taken the name “Karmann notchback”, because they had the cabriolet rear end design, the T6 coupé windshield frame and a unique hard top (combination of T5 and T6 body). One of them, 1961 Porsche 356B Karmann Notchback recently sold for $56,600 USD.

This car is finished in Ruby Red, and it was not in bad condition, so it can be said that the buyer got it cheap if we consider the prices that these models are reaching lately. It is equipped with a chrome driver-side mirror, a windshield washer system, vent windows, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders, and drum brakes at each corner.

Inside, the seats are covered in Light Brown leather that also covers the door panels, the upper part of the dash and the rear bench. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 56,882 miles. Additional equipment includes pushbutton radio, lap belts, and rubber floor coverings.

Under the bonnet is a replacement air-cooled 1.6-liter flat-four (from a 1962 Porsche 356B 1600S) with a factory rated 89 hp (66 kW) at 5500 rpm and 89 lb-ft (121 Nm) of torque at 4300 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. It sits on 15″ vented steel wheels with Deluxe hubcaps wrapped in Michelin XZX tires.

This Porsche 356B Karmann Notchback is sold with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a spare radio, tools, service records, and a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1961 Porsche 356B Karmann Notchback sold for $56,600 USD
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2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore

At the beginning of March, Maserati presented its new powerful sports convertible that combines tradition and innovation, raw engineering and Italian elegance, the GranCabrio. Now it is launching the first luxury electric convertible, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore.

The GranCabrio Folgore is the Italian manufacturer’s third electric car that shares an 800-volt system with its first electric car, the GranTurismo Folgore. Also, the GranCabrio Folgore will be powered by three electric motors with a total power of more than 1,200 hp (895 kW). However, power is limited to “just” 762 hp (568 kW) and 996 lb-ft (1,350 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the 2,340-kilogram heavy car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph). If the driver wants more power (up to 830 hp/619 kW) he can achieve it with the MaxBoost option.

The car comes with all-wheel drive as standard, while RWD is available as an option. There is also an option to send power to only one of the rear wheels, which is similar to an electronically controlled differential. It should be noted that drivers will be able to choose between four drive modes: Max Range, GT, Sport and Corsa.

The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is equipped with a 92.5 kWh battery pack located in the floor that ensures a range of 445 km, with a single charge. Thanks to the 270-kilowatt fast chargers, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.

The first deliveries are expected by the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025, and each car will cost around 190,000 euros.

Source: Maserati

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2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore

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