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2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series

Auction house “Bring a Trailer” has announced the sale of 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series. It is a limited edition that was produced in only 500 copies, of which 200 for the North American market. This example has only 575 miles on the odometer.

2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series for sale

The car is finished in Golden Yellow Metallic (M1P), and is equipped with a front axle lift system, a black convertible soft top with gray stripes, a speed-activated rear spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, adjustable suspension.

Inside, electrically adjustable heated / ventilated front seats are upholstered in black leather with gold-yellow contrasting stitching and an embroidered logo on the header. There’s also a Porsche Command Module with navigation, a Burmester sound system, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel and a Sport Chrono package.

Under the hood is a biturbo 3.8-liter six-cylinder flat engine with 607 hp (446 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a seven-speed PDK transmission. It is mounted on 20-inch alloy wheels with central locking wrapped in 245/35 (front) and 305/30 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires. For safe braking and stopping, there are Porsche Ceramic Composite brakes with black calipers.

The car comes with original documentation, an Exclusive Series car cover and an accompanying bag, and a Carfax Report. The auction ends on February 20, and currently the highest bid is $ 100,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2023 Range Rover Sport

The British company Land Rover has announced the arrival of the new 2023 Range Rover Sport, which will be built on the MLA-Flex modular platform. The car is currently in the testing phase, covered in camouflage, so everyone is wondering what the new generation Land Rover Sport will look like. That is what they tried to depict in Kolesa.ru.

According to their estimates, the new Range Rover Sport has retained the size of the predecessor, with a standard design. Smaller front grille, narrower headlights, new front bumper, additional side lights, is what distinguishes the front of the vehicle. At the rear, there are new narrow taillights with a contrasting insert between them, an embossed boot lid, and two roof fins like those on the current Range Rover.

When it comes to powertrain, the new Sport model will be offered in four basic powertrain lines that power the current generation Range Rover. These are mild-hybrid inline-6 ​​engines with a power range from 250 to 400 hp (184 to 294 kW), and twin-turbo V8 with 530 hp (390 kW). It will be equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and AWD.

The new Range Rover Sport is expected in the second half of 2022.

Source: Kolesa.ru

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Which is the ultimate Lamborghini, Aventador SVJ or Huracan STO?

The guys from YouTube channel Carwow have released a video of the drag race of two powerful Lamborghini models, the Aventador SVJ and the Huracan STO. Both cars are outstanding with impressive performance, but also with high price. Which is the ultimate Lamborghini over the quarter-mile?

The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 770 hp (566 kW) and 530 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed single clutch automatic transmission. With a weight of 1,525 kg, it reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 + km / h). It is mounted on 20″ and 21″ rims wrapped in 255/30 ZR 20 (front) and 355/25 ZR 21 (rear) Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.

The Lamborghini Huracan STO is powered by a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine with 640 hp (470 kW) and 417 lb-ft (565 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox LDF. It is lighter than the Aventador SVJ (1,339 kg), reaching 62 mph in 3 seconds with a top speed of 193 mph (310 km / h). It is mounted on 20 “rims wrapped in 245/30 R20 (front) and 305/30 R20 (rear) Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires.

After the engine sound test, they warmed up the tires. At 1/4 Mile Aventador won with 10.9 seconds, while the Huracan took 11.1 seconds, on a wet surface. However, on a warmer day, the Aventador SVJ actually managed in 10.4 seconds. In a rolling race from 50 mph (80 km / h) Avantador won again, but this time it was so close.

In the end, it seems that Aventador SVJ showed a little more. Or is it up to the driver ?

Source: Carwow via YouTube

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