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Goodbye Citroen C1

January 28, 2022 M.K.

After 17 years, Citroen has announced that it will stop producing its smallest car, the Citroen C1. During its existence, two generations of this model were produced, and more than 1 million units of this small city car were sold.

Citroen says that the 3.43-meter-long car, which was offered in European markets, will be replaced by a cheap electric model that brings the name Ami back to life. Citroen justifies this move with the trend of electrification and changes in the habits of customers who need city cars.

Citroen offered the C1 in two versions, with three and five doors. The first generation was powered by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.4-liter turbo diesel engine, which was withdrawn with the arrival of the second generation. This was done because the second generation proved to be better on EuroNCAP tests by winning four of the possible five stars.

Some rumors say that another French car manufacturer, Peugeot, will follow the same path. This means that only Toyota remains in the game, which recently introduced the new generation Aygo. The car has a slightly longer body and the distance between the floor and the ground, compared to its predecessor.

Source: Citroen

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GM Automotive T.33

January 28, 2022 M.K.

After the sports car T.50, the British car company GM Automotive introduced a new model, the T.33. The company claims that the new sports car is more intended for everyday use than its predecessor.

The car is made in a combination of carbon-aluminum, as well as T50. It is powered by Cosworth’s naturally aspirated 3.9-liter V12 engine with 607 hp (446 kW) at 10,500 rpm and 334 lb-ft (451 Nm) of torque at 9,500 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual Xtrack transmission. A 6-speed manual transmission will be available as an option.

“It’s a beautiful timeless design. The engineering artistry extends throughout the entire car, from bespoke switches to engine components that are pure sculpture. Everything you see has a function, nothing is superfluous. It’s the beauty of simplicity,” Murray said.

T.33 is 110 kg heavier than T.50. It is equipped with new suspension, double front and rear levers, new aluminum shock absorbers, Brembo carbon ceramics brakes, forged aluminum 19 and 20 inch rims wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

There is no information about the performance yet. GM Automotive said it will produce only 100 units of the T.33 model, and each will cost € 1.64 million. The price of the T.50 model is € 2.83 million.

Source: Gordon Murray Automotive

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Porsche 911 Mega 30 Restomod limited edition

January 27, 2022 M.K.

Porsche 911 models are in high demand, and one such restomod was done by Strosek Auto Design. It is a limited edition Porsche 911 “Mega 30” intended for those who want a modified 911.

The Porsche 911 restomod is painted in a dark shade of green and is based on the 964 model. It is equipped with a distinctive front bumper with integrated new LED lights, extended front and rear wheel arches, new camshafts, new air intake, sports exhaust system and catalytic converter. On the door sills are carbon accessories with Vittorio Strosek’s signature and car number.

Inside, sporty bucket seats made of carbon are upholstered in orange Alcantara, which can be seen on the door panels and dashboard as well. Behind the seat are protective bars.

The Porsche 911 restomod is powered by a 3.6-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six engine with 300 hp (221 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed Getrag G50 manual transmission. It is mounted on 19-inch rims wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/30 (front) and 295/25 (rear) tires.