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Porsche 911 problems

The Porsche 911 is an icon of the automotive industry and is generally considered one of the best cars. However, is that really the case? On many forums we can read the complaints of owners who have problems with the Porsche 911, and one of them is that the rear lights fall off while driving.

One such case happened to Craig Swallow, who posted a photo in the Porsche 991 Enthusiasts group asking if anyone had a situation where the rear light fell off the Porsche 911. He wrote in his explanation that while driving on the highway, he received a warning that the rear light was not working. Fortunately, there were no cars behind him.

Many owners confirmed that they had a similar situation. Some lost both taillights, and some managed to save the lights that hung on the wires. Such cases have often occurred on Porsches 911 manufactured in 2011. Porsche corrected this design error in 2013 by adding a metal plate.

Also, on other forums, photos of similar situations were published, so this is not an isolated case. This is proof that even the best make mistakes, but also how complex a car is.

If you have one of the first Porsche 911s produced, pay attention to the rear lights.

Source: Porsche 991 Enthusiasts, Rennlist

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Audi RS6 Avant upgraded by ABT

After the recently introduced Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Concept, now comes the upgraded RS6 Avant. It is another project of the German tuner ABT that specializes in Audi cars.

The car is painted in an exclusive Tactical green color. It is equipped with an aerodynamic carbon body kit to make the car look even more attractive and muscular, with an adjustable suspension that allows the car to be 25 mm (front) or 30 mm (back) closer to the ground, the standard two-pipe exhaust system has been replaced by four 102 mm stainless steel pipes, and there’s a set of black rims.

The Audi RS6 Avant is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 700 hp (515 kW) and 649 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km / h). If this is not enough, ABT offers an increase in power to 740 hp (544 kW) and 679 lb-ft (920 Nm) of torque.

We should enjoy the V8 engine as much as possible, as Audi is seriously considering developing a fully electric RS6. The A6 Avant E-Tron should arrive by 2030 and Audi claims it will include high-performance versions as well.

Source: ABT

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Mercedes-Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh

Mercedes-Maybach recently introduced the limited edition Mercedes-Maybach S680. The car was created in collaboration with Louis Vuitton artistic director Virgil Abloh, who also designed the Project Maybach concept presented late last year.

The Mercedes-Maybach S680 is based on the Maybach S-Class S680 announced for next year. Abloh worked on the project with Gorden Wagener, head of design at Mercedes-Benz, and the car was completed in 2021 before Abloh’s death. The exterior of the Maybach S-Class by Virgil Abloh is adorned with beige with a contrasting black roof, bonnet, boot and pillars.

Inside, the same design was used. The seats are upholstered in beige leather, which can also be worn on the door panels, armrest and the lower part of the dashboard. From the center screen upwards, almost everything is covered in black leather. Speaking of the center console screen, it now has a personalized user interface that is a more luxurious variation of the MBUX system.

The Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 604 hp (444 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 4.5 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

The car will be produced in only 150 copies.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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