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The TechArt GTstreet R Cabriolet is limited to 87 examples

Three decades of experience have resulted in the unique car of the German tuner company TechArt. This powerful TechArt GTstreet R Cabriolet is based on the current 911 Turbo S version. Since this is a limited edition, only 87 examples will be produced.

With the planned delay, the Convertible version of the currently most powerful Porsche 911 (992) was subjected to the same treatment. As a remainder, the most powerful Porsche is powered by a 3.7-liter six-cylinder engine with 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque.

The GTstreet R Cabriolet is equipped with several new carbon elements, such as a carbon body or rear wing, which gives it a more aggressive look. The TechArt GTstreet R Cabriolet is powered by a 3.7-liter six-cylinder engine with 800 hp (588 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque. The engine produces enough juice for the GTstreet R to reach a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h).

Tobias Beyer, Managing Director of TECHART Automobildesign GmbH, said: “Since 1987, TECHART customers worldwide have had an almost unlimited range of options for customizing and refining their Porsche vehicles. Based on our founding year, the GTstreet R program will be limited to 87 units. “

Source: TechArt

EV, News

Lucid Air Dream Edition with a range of 520 miles

Did Tesla get serious competition in the driving range? Lucid Group Inc. announced that the first Air Dream Edition cars will arrive to their owners in October. The Air Dream Edition is an electric car with a longer range than Tesla. This could pose a major challenge for a market leader whose sales are not as good.

The Newark-based company, with a focus on innovation, luxury and sustainability, has begun production of its long-range sedan. The car will be offered in two versions, Performance and Range, and will be manufactured in Arizona. According to the company, the intention is to increase vehicle production to 90,000 per year.

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson, a former chief engineer on Tesla’s Model S, said his company’s cars have an advantage when it comes to battery production technology and cost over the Model S.

“We have freed clients from the fear of anxiety about the range of the car. The next big hurdle is the cost-effectiveness of electric cars. We need to cut costs. ”

The Air Dream Edition (Performance) is powered by two electric motors with 1,111 hp (817 kW) and 1,000 + Nm of torque. It reaches 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 168 mph (270 km / h). The car is driven on 21-inch wheels with specially developed Pirelli P-Zero 245 / 35R (front) and 265 / 35R (rear) tires.

The Air Dream Edition (Range) has slightly less horsepower (933) but provides a range of 520 miles (837 kilometers), which is significantly more than the current leader Tesla Model S with a range of 412 miles (663 kilometers).

Source: Lucid Group Inc.

News

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic and S-Class Edition 100

Celebrating a hundred years since the first production car of the German company Maybach, Mercedes has prepared limited editions called Edition 100. Behind the unique hand-painted bodies, the Cirrus Silver and Nautical Blue, are two limited Mercedes-Maybach models, the GLS 600 4Matic and the S-Class Edition 100. The cars are based on the S-Class and GLS models.

Inside, buyers of both models will be able to choose between Crystal White and Silver Gray Pearl interiors. The models offered by Mercedes-Maybach in recent years should satisfy even the most pampered customers who have been looking for their “luxury on wheels” in Rolls-Royce and Bentley models.

The GLS 600 4Matic SUV is powered by AMG’s 4-liter V8 biturbo engine with 558 hp (410 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 62 mph in less than 5 seconds at a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

The S-Class Edition 100 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6-liter V12 engine with 612 hp (450 kW) and 664 lb-ft (990 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission. Both models ride on forged 20-inch wheels with a chrome black finish.

Delivery of both models should begin in the first quarter of next year.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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