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McLaren F1 with BMW engine and Audi gearbox

In honor of the five McLaren F1 GTRs that finished the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1995, McLaren produced five examples of the powerful F1 LM model and one prototype. It is an extremely rare and expensive car that most cannot afford, but can make a replica.

McLaren never released blueprints and diagrams of the F1 LM model, but that didn’t stop a big McLaren fan, Danie Brough, from making a replica of this car. It took him 23 years to realize his dream.

Proportions taken from photos and smaller models were used in the production. The car is painted in Papaya orange, and is made of aluminum, carbon fiber and plexiglass, while the chassis is a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber.

“Everything you see on the car, I made myself. The exception is BMW’s twin-turbo V12 engine paired with Audi’s 6-speed manual transmission. The project required years of research, photo viewing and sizing,” Brough said.

The McLaren F1 replica is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 engine with 650 hp (485 kW), and weighs 1,180 kg which is 40 kg more than the original.

Every goal is achievable, if you strongly believe in it. The proof is this gentleman from South Africa, Danie Brough.

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The Lamborghini Aventador will be produced one more time

The fire, which recently destroyed 3,965 cars transported by the cargo ship Felicity Ace to the United States, caused major problems for carmakers whose models were on the ship. As we announced earlier, there were 1,100 Porsches, 189 Bentleys on board, but also an unknown number of Volkswagen, Audi and Lamborghini models.

The Lamborghini Aventador will be produced one more time

It is Lamborghini that has the biggest problem, as the ship was carrying the latest examples of the Aventador, which Lamborghini recently stopped producing. According to the latest information, there are great chances that the line will start again and produce an unknown number of Aventador.

Lamborghini CEO in America, Andrea Baldi, told Automotive News that he still does not know the consequences of the fire when it comes to Lamborghini. The company hopes that at least some Aventador models have survived, and that it is possible to restore them. If this is not the case, they will have to produce new ones.

“The car is sold out, but there is a possibility that out of 563 examples, some cancellation will enable the replacement of the Aventador, but I hope that at least some Aventadors on board remained safe. We will notify our clients as soon as we receive a complete picture of the damage. We hope for the best, and we are ready to face the worst, “Baldi said.

It is estimated that owners will have to wait at least six months for their Lamborghini Aventador cars.

Source: Automotive News

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Can the Porsche 992 Turbo S beat the Tesla Model X Plaid in drag race?

Can the Porsche 992 Turbo S beat the Tesla Model X Plaid in drag race? According to the specifications, the advantage is on the side of Tesla Model X Plaid, but is that so in reality? The guys from the YouTube channel DragTimes tried to answer this question.

The Porsche 992 Turbo S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six engine with 641 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

Tesla Model X Plaid is powered by three electric motors with a total power of 1,020 hp (761 kW). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a single-speed gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 163 mph (262 km / h), which is impressive for a vehicle weighing 5,333 pounds (2,419 kg).

According to the specifications, the Tesla Model X Plaid has an advantage over the Porsche 992 Turbo S. But is that the case in reality?

In race one, in the first few seconds the cars were equal. Up to 60 mph the Porsche held up well, and then the power of the Tesla X Plaid engine showed why this car is one of the fastest in the world. The Tesla Model X achieved a time of 9.77 seconds, while the Porsche covered 1/4 mile in 10.53 seconds.

In race two, same story. The Tesla Model X Plaid covered 1/4 mile in 9.78 seconds and the Porsche 922 Turbo S in 10.58 seconds. The race track was hot, which caused a bad result of the Porsche 992 Turbo S. After the weather cooled down, Porsche achieved a time of 10.2 seconds.

Source: DragTimes via YouTube

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