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The Ferrari F8 Formula 1 Simulator costs $ 54,000 USD on eBay

There are many of us who would love to own a Formula1 car, but for most of us it will remain just a dream. What most could afford is a full-size Ferrari F8 Formula1 simulator that comes with three monitors and costs $ 54,000 (£ 40,000). One such has been put up for sale on eBay.

It was produced in 2021, which means that the design and gaming hardware are quite modern. Details and specifications about the simulator have not been released, and what can be seen in the photos are the three screens, the F1 steering wheel with controls, the keyboard and the desktop PC next to the cockpit. This is ideal for gamers who spend a lot of money on setups, deep seats, pedals and steering wheel, which still can’t be compared to the feeling of sitting in the cockpit of a car.

“Although it has professional settings, the simulator is calibrated for ‘gentleman’ drivers. Those with previous racing or simulator experience can also, however, request a professional set-up,” Ferrari said.

The simulator is currently located in a garage in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, along with sports supercars McLaren, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, etc., and is in good condition.

Some will say the price is too high. Maybe, but it’s still affordable.

Source: eBay

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Volvo XC 60 with R-Design body kit

German tuner Heico Sportiv, which has been improving Volvo cars for 27 years, has prepared an R-Design body equipment package for the Volvo XC 60.

What sets this SUV apart from other models are the carbon parts, which customers will be able to choose in black or white, such as air vents in the front bumper, new front air deflector, front spoiler, rear skirt, carbon insert in the rear bumper. The car also got a new adaptive exhaust system with quadruple black finishes. There is a Heico badge on the front grille, as well as on the back. The price of R-Design body kit is a little over 6,500 EUR.

The Volvo XC 60 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 316 hp (232 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode. Reaches 60 mph in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 131 mph (211 km / h).

The presentation of the new 2022 Volvo XC60 is expected soon, and for the owners of the existing model Heico Sportiv offers an increase in engine performance, but also a high-performance sports brake system.

Source: Heico Sportiv

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Why do some trucks have wheels that lift?

While driving on the road, you have noticed that some trucks have wheels that lift. This is a common situation with large trucks. If you have been wondering what the reason is, the answer is very simple.

Trucks carrying heavier loads are equipped with multiple axles, because the lifting axle helps to distribute the weight of a particularly heavy load. But when driving without a load, the use of additional axles does not make sense, because more wheels in contact with the road means higher fuel consumption, but also tire wear. In this case, only the drive shaft is used. The whole process of lifting the wheels takes 25 seconds.

In recent years, some manufacturers, such as Volvo, offer a tandem drive axle with the possibility of lifting with 6 × 4 drive, which after lifting becomes 4×2. Volvo states that such a system saves up to 4% in fuel consumption and a turning radius of 1 m. Truck manufacturer Scania AB offers even better results, stating that its axle lift system saves up to 6% in fuel consumption and reduces tire wear.

Source: Scania AB

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