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Honda Civic Type R sets a new lap time record in Australia

While we await the introduction of the new Honda Civic Type R, the current Civic Type R continues to break records on circuit tracks around the world in the class of front-wheel drive cars.

After achieving the best lap times on the tracks of Europe and Japan, the Civic Type R also set the best lap times on the Australian track The Bend Motorsport Park. This time the standard version and the Limited Edition were used.

The car was driven by Tony D’Alberto who, with a standard Type R, covered a 4.95-kilometer lap in 2 minutes and 13.251 seconds. The Civic Type R is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with 306 hp (228 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 169 mph (272 km / h).

After that, Tony D’Alberto, driving the lighter Limited Edition version, covered the same distance in 2 minutes and 12.260 seconds. This model is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo inline-four engine with 306 hp (228 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 169 mph (272 km / h).

For the biggest challenge, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Honda will not use the current but the new generation Civic Type R which will soon have its premiere.

Source: Honda

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2017 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV Coupe for sale

While waiting for the successor to the Lamborghini Aventador, the auction house Bring a Trailer has announced the sale of one example of this rare car. It is a 2017 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV Coupe with only 78 miles (127 kilometers) on the odometer.

The 2017 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce is up for auction (4)

It is finished in SE30 Viola, which besides Aventador adorned the Diablo Special Edition made for the 30th anniversary. The car is equipped with carbon-fiber rear air intakes, transparent engine cover louvers, revised front splitter, rear diffuser, carbon-fiber engine bay bracing and sports exhaust system.

The 2017 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce is up for auction (0)

Inside, heated power-adjustable seats are upholstered in Nero Cosmus leather and Alcantara white accents and contrast stitching on the seats, dashboard, and headliner. It also has automatic climate control, navigation, and a Lamborghini Sensonum sound system, as well as a rear view camera.

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The Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV Coupe is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 740 hp (544 kW) and 509 lb-ft (690 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a seven-speed automated manual transmission. It is mounted on Dianthus 20 ”and 21” forged rims wrapped in 255 / 30ZR20 (front) and 355 / 25ZR21 (rear) Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.

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The auction ends on February 15, and the highest bid at the time of writing was $ 500,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

Auctions

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster is up for auction

Auction house “Bring a Trailer” announced the sale of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster. It is an icon of the automotive industry, which when it was new cost $ 495,000. Now it is more and more popular among collectors, so its price is growing day by day.

It is painted in Crystal Laurite Silver metallic color. It was bought as new in 2008. It has had several owners so far, and the current owner from Connecticut bought it in 2018. The car is in excellent condition with 3,700 miles (5,954 kilometers) on the odometer. It comes with complete documentation, two keys and a Carfax report.

Inside, there are sports seats in different sizes, XXL (driver) and XL (co-driver), with carbon backrest. The interior is adorned with Silver Arrow leather and numerous carbon details.

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is powered by a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine with 617 hp (454 kW) and 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph (334 km / h). It is mounted on 19-inch silver rims wrapped in 255/35 (front) and 295/30 (rear) Pirelli Sottozero tires.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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