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New Mercedes AMG C63

The new Mercedes AMG C63 for 2022. Although it is still in the testing phase, some information has been leaked to the public.

According to a Car Magazine report, the new Mercedes AMG C63 will use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine the same as the AMG A45, with an integrated starter-generator (ISG) and a rear electric motor. So, it will not use the V8 engine as the previous model. It will also be 243 kg (535 lbs) heavier than the previous C63 sedan.

Speaking of power, the new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with the electric motor will produce 550 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The new model features a nine-speed sports transmission and active four-wheel drive from Drift mode. It will reach a speed of 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, which is 0.6 seconds faster than its predecessor.

The C63 will have a twin-power rear axle for power transmission via 4Matic + drive system, adjustable suspension and offset tire sizes (bigger at the back) for better corner exits.

The C63 AMG 4-Matic + EQ Power Sport (real name) will be introduced at the end of 2021, and will be on sale from 2022.

Source: Car Magazine

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JLR Defender with 518 hp

Recently, Jaguar Land Rover announced that it will offer customers six electric SUVs for the next five years. One of them is the Defender with 518 hp.

The most powerful Defender, whose cabin is covered with dark leather and Alcantara, comes in combination with a longer and shorter body. The new Defender features Xenon blue brake calipers, quad exhaust pipes and 22-inch wheels.

For better power control, the Defender is equipped with wider anti-roll bars as well as a newly developed electronically active rear differential.

Its powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine with 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque allows the Defender to reach 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 149 mph. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

JLR offers an upgrade to the Carpathian Edition. These include Carpathian Gray body and skid pans, tailgate, hood and Narvik Black covers on the roof.

The smaller XS model comes with a mild-hybrid 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine. The XS features 20-inch wheels in Satin Gray. Inside are Ebony Grained leather and Robust Woven Textile trim as well as adjustable, heated and cooled front seats.

Source: Jaguar Land Rover

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Fisker Project PEAR

Fisker has joined forces with Taiwanese company Foxconn Technology Group to produce a new electric vehicle in the Project PEAR (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution) whose production would begin in late 2023.

“Foxconn being the world’s largest manufacturer, if there’s anyone who truly can go in and take a look and be innovative (in auto manufacturing) it’s probably them,” said Fisker Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker.

Unlike other companies, such as Tesla TSLA, which spend billions of dollars on their own manufacturing plants, Fisker relies on contract manufacturing of its vehicles.

After Foxconn developed a platform for future electric vehicles, Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Young-way Liu said “The key success elements of electric vehicle development include the electric motor, electric control module and battery. We have two major advantages in this regard, with an exceptional vertically integrated global supply chain and the best supply chain management team in our industry. ” He also noted “The collaboration between our firms means that it will only take 24 months to produce the next Fisker vehicle – from research and development to production, reducing half of the traditional time required to bring a new vehicle to market.”

So far, it is known that the vehicle will be smaller and cheaper than the Ocean model. The vehicle will be sold in North America, Europe and China, and up to 250,000 units will be produced.

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