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2024 Porsche 911 Cabriolet on the snowy roads of the north

As we announced earlier, Porsche is currently testing a new generation 911 Cabriolet on the snowy roads of northern Europe. Unlike last time, a slightly different test model has now been seen.

Rumor has it that the new 911 Cabriolet will be powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with an unknown number of horsepower. The current 911 Cabriolet is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six with a power range from 380 hp to 473 hp.

Covered in camouflage, the front end brings slightly larger air intakes on the front bumper with vertical slats, like the one on the upcoming 911 Carrera. There are still unusual lights on the sides that we hope will only be used in testing. At the rear, the camouflage covers most of it, but slightly closer positioned exhaust pipes can be noticed, as well as a thinner LED light bar. It is mounted on wide Michelin tires.

The car is still in the early stages of testing which could last until the end of the year. According to some sources, the new generation 911 (992) Cabriolet will arrive on the market next year as the 2024 model.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan available only in the new generation

If you want to order a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, you only have one month left, because from the end of March this option will not be available in Germany. The reason for this decision is the delay in the delivery of the semiconductors, which caused the extension of the waiting list. This does not apply to all models, because the caravan version will be offered by the middle of 2023.

Earlier, Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius hinted in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, saying: “Demand is huge at Mercedes-Benz and at the same time there are unfortunately severe limitations. For some models the waiting times are longer than we would like, in some cases over a year. “

Mercedes-Benz is not giving up on the E-Class sedan, as for the end of this year Mercedes has announced the arrival of a new generation E-Class (W214), as a 2023 model. The sixth generation brings with it many improvements. Rumor has it that the CLE should come with it as a replacement for the E-Class Coupe and Convertible.

When it comes to powertrain, the new generation E-Class will use four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines. Rumor has it that the most powerful AMG E63 version will be powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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2023 Porsche LMDh final testing

Last year, Porsche spread a story about the LMDh prototype that will be developed in collaboration with Multimatic. After testing the LMDh prototype that Porsche completed on its own test track, the team of engineers, technicians and drivers has now moved to Spain, to the F1 track of Catalunya near Barcelona.

In the photos we can see a large rear wing with LED lights on the sides, an LED light bar, large wheel arches and Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Drivers Felipe Nasr (Brazil) and Dane Cameron (USA) covered more than 2,000 test kilometers in a few days, and Porsche and the Penska team (which is in charge of the LMDh program) said they were very pleased with the results achieved by the prototype.

When it comes to powertrain, the LMDh is powered by a turbocharged V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 670 hp (493 kW), because according to current regulations, the car’s power must not exceed 680 hp (500 kW).

Currently, Porsche is focused on teams using the 911 GT3 R model, as well as on the entry of four more versions of the 500+ PS nine-eleven to the European endurance classics on the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps.

The Porsche LMDh will debut in the 2023 WEC (World Endurance Championship) season.

Source: Porsche

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