Future, News

Porsche is investing over 100 million euros in 1KOMMA5 °

German carmaker Porsche will invest over 100 million euros in sustainable mobility. By purchasing shares of 1KOMMA5 °, through Porsche Ventures, Porsche is entering the field of smart city technology to close the system from sustainable generation and energy storage to intelligent networking and carbon-neutral use.

“The topic of smart cities is an exciting field of activity for Porsche. We are primarily concerned here with the networked, efficient and sustainable city. At Porsche, we are asking ourselves a question: how can we further enhance the quality of life in urban areas? And not only on four wheels, but also with more extensive premium offers. In this respect, 1KOMMA5 ° fits perfectly into our investment strategy, ”says Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board for Finance and IT at Porsche AG.

Porsche Ventures is a start-up company whose intention is to reduce the share of carbon in private households by expanding the energy market and air conditioning technology. By networking the system, the devices installed would be available for the energy services of the future.

In 2022, 1KOMMA5 ° will open stores in German cities to present the ideas of carbon neutrality to a wider audience. The first stores will be opened in Binnenalster, Hamburg and Lingen an der Ems.

Source: Porsche

News, Tuning

Manhart CR 700 Wagon

The new Mercedes-AMG C63 was the basis for the creation of the Manhart CR 700 Wagon. It is the work of the German tuning company Manhart, which made an effort to make this caravan more impressive.

The CR 700 Wagon still looks powerful. The Manhart equipment kit brings a black body color, standard for all Manhart models, with contrasting gold stripes on the sides and the entire length of the car. There’s also a new black grille, adjustable H&R springs so the car can be lowered further, a new air intake, a new intercooler, a sports downpipe with 200-cell catalysts and optional racing downpipes, and a remapped ECU.

The Manhart CR 700 Wagon is powered by a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine with 712 hp (524 kW) and 679 lb-ft (920 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard Mercedes-AMG C63 has 510 hp (375 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. The car is mounted on 20-inch Concave One wheels with 255 / 30ZR 20 (front) and 275 / 30ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires.

It is unknown at this time what the price is, but how much the exhaust system costs $ 9,150 (€ 8,099), 20-inch wheels cost $ 3,150 (€ 2,796), the performance improvement package is $ 20,300 (€ 17,999) and the MHtronik Powerbox module is $ 2,595 ( € 2,299).

Source: Manhart Performance

News

Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Blackline

Bentley has prepared a special equipment kit for customers of the Continental GT model. Those who are not big fans of chrome body details will be able to use the Mulliner Blackline equipment kit.

The Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Blackline is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine with 542 hp (399 kW) 558 lb-ft (757 Nm) of torque. There will also be a more powerful 6-liter biturbo W12 engine with 635 hp (467 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 207 mph (333 kph). Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Chrome is retained on parts of the radiator grille, the ring of the central cover on the rims, the distinctive emblems of the famous British company and the Bentley inscription on the boot lid, and is also equipped with 22-inch wheels.

As standard, the Mulliner offers customers a choice of colors and materials for a cabin that can accommodate four people.

Unofficially, Bentley will soon offer the Continental GT in combination with a plug-in hybrid drive option with 544 hp. The same option is offered with the Flying Spur model.

Source: Bentley

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