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Unusual Porsche 911 spotted in Chicago

The Porsche 911 has undergone many modifications in its long history, but we have not seen anything like this so far. Pictures of the unusual Porsche were posted by Matt Zaiff in the Facebook group Chicagoland Petrolheads and Car Spotters.

From what can be seen, the car is equipped with 17-inch HRE alloy wheels with BF Goodrich All Terrain tires, protective equipment (bull bars) front and rear, a new suspension that further lifts the vehicle off the ground.

The standard 911 Turbo, produced from 2006 to 2008, is powered by a water-cooled 3.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine with 480 hp (353 kW) and 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 193 mph (311 kph). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission.

Without more information, this Porsche 911 Turbo is ready for all road conditions.

Source: Chicagoland Petrolheads and Car Spotters via Facebook

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New Intelligent Speed ​​Assistance (ISA) regulation

The European Commission has adopted a new regulation on the mandatory installation of Intelligent Speed ​​Assistance (ISA) devices on all new vehicles, starting in July 2022. From the summer of 2024, the ISA will become mandatory for all new cars sold.

This decision means that it is up to manufacturers to ensure the reliability of speed limits, and it is up to EU countries to take care of speed limit signs. All cars must be equipped with cruise control, while the speed adjustment would be defined by the data of the navigation system or traffic sign recognition system.

The ISA system will inform the driver of the maximum allowed in one of four ways: Cascaded acoustic warning, Cascaded vibrating warning, Haptic feedback through the acceleration pedal or
Speed ​​control function. This does not mean that the driver will not be able to drive over 81 mph (130 kph) because the driver will be able to ignore the system by pressing the accelerator pedal abruptly. It is possible for the driver to deactivate the system, but for it to be activated automatically each time the engine is started. The way it works is, to put it simply, like a start-stop system.

The decision is a step forward in road safety and reducing potential tragic consequences.

Source: EU

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Bugatti EB 112 offered for sale

Every Bugatti model that appears on the market always attracts attention, and this is especially true of rare prototypes. In Germany, a very rare prototype of the Bugatti EB 112 series was offered for sale, the second of only three produced.

Although it was ordered on April 27, 1993, the car was delivered only in February 2000. It is believed that it has had only one owner so far, and the company that sells it claims that it is completely correct. It is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 450 hp (335 kW) and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph (300 kph). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.

Prior to joining the Volkswagen Group, the French supercar manufacturer was owned by Roman Artioli. He asked Giorgetto Giugiaro to design a four-door model inspired by the brand’s rich heritage. The result is EB 112 which, due to lack of funds, was produced in only three units. The first car was made by Pininfarina, while the remaining two were produced by the Monaco Racing Team, after the company joined the Volkswagen Group. The EB 112 was unveiled at the 1993 Geneva Motor Show.

The EB 112 is in perfect condition with chassis number # 39002 and 3,900 kilometers.

Source: Autoblog

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