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45 years of Porsche 928 with V8 engine

It has been 45 years since Porsche premiered its 928 model. It was in Geneva in 1977, when the world witnessed the birth of the first luxury GT under the Porsche cap, which brought something different from the Porsche 911.

The first-generation Porsche 928 is powered by a front-mounted 4.5-liter V8 engine with 237 hp (177 kW) and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.

It is less well known that Ferdinand Piëch then advocated a V10 engine based on two of Audi’s five-cylinder engines. The car was produced until 1995. The latest generation Porsche 928 is powered by a 5.4 liter V8 engine with 345 hp (257 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on 17-inch wheels wrapped in 225-45-17 (front) and 255-40-17 (rear) tires.

After production of the 928 model ended, the Stuttgart based company no longer produced V8-powered cars until the first-generation Cayenne in 2003.

Porsche will be offering V8 engines for a while, and the chances of getting a successor to the 928 are minimal.

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British Police Fined Bugatti Chiron Driver

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is the fastest production Bugatti model, that attracts attention wherever it appears. Because of its engine power and speed, drivers are often fined for speeding. However, one driver of a Bugatti Chiron was stopped by London police and fined for not having a front license plate.

Possession of both license plates (front and rear) in Europe is mandatory. The harmony on this car must not disturb any detail, not even the front license plate. This is clearly disagreed with by the London police, who for this reason stopped the new Bugatti with less than 400 kilometers on the odometer, and fined him 100 pounds (approximately 135 euros).

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is powered by a centrally located turbocharged 8-liter W16 engine with 1,600 hp (1,177 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque. Reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in just 2.4 seconds with a maximum electronically limited speed of 273 mph (440 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Only 30 examples of the Super Sport 300+ model have been produced, and the price of each example is € 3.2 million.

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BYD Yuan Plus

Car manufacturers try to attract customers in various ways, so besides the unusual design on offer can be even stranger equipment. One such car comes from China. It is a BYD Yuan Plus with a karaoke interior.

It is built on BYD E 3.0 with the latest electric vehicle architecture, which means it supports 800 volt charging and features BYD Blade battery technology. With rounded lines and common dimensions, this electric SUV looks like a modern crossover. However, the interior is what separates it from the rest of the offer.

Inside, in front of the driver is a 5-inch instrument cluster screen and a rotating 15.6-inch main infotainment screen. The entire interior of the vehicle is inspired by fitness and music. The seats are upholstered in a combination of blue and white leather with red stitchings. On the door pocket are three red strings, which produce different tones of sound when you pull them. The door handles are mounted on speakers located on the door. If you ask, those it have karaoke? The answer is yes.

The BYD Yuan Plus is powered by a front-mounted electric motor with 204 hp (150 kW) and 230 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque, allowing the car to reach 62 mph in 7.3 seconds. The car is available with two battery packs, 50 and 60 kWh, which allows a range of 267 to 316 miles (430 – 510 km).

When it comes to price, BYD Yuan Plus costs between $ 21,000 and $ 24,000 in the Chinese market.

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