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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS On Ice

Late last year, Porsche introduced the fastest and most powerful Cayman, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. After showing its potential at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, this model did the same at the recently held GP Ice Race in Austria.

It is made of lightweight materials, which reduces the weight by 28 lbs compared to the GT4 model on which it is based. It is equipped with improved adjustable suspension, and optimized adaptive aerodynamics.

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is powered by a 4.0-liter flat six engine with 493 hp (368 kW) and 331 lb-ft (449 Nm) of torque. With a weight of 3,227-pound (1,464-kilogram) it reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (316 km / h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed double – clutch automatic transmission (PDK).

The fact that GT4 RS uses synthetic fuels, which reduced CO2 emissions, attracted the most attention of visitors. Porsche Board Member for Research and Development Michael Steiner said: “Different regions of the world are adopting electric mobility at varying speeds, meaning vehicles with combustion engines will remain on the road for decades to come.” For that reason, Porsche started building a factory for the production of eFuels. The factory will be built in Chile and is expected to produce around 130,000 liters of eFuels by the end of this year, which Porsche will primarily use in motorsport racing.

Source: Porsche

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Lotus Exige – two halves of the same car

Enjoying driving an expensive and fast car does not mean that you should endanger your own life or the lives of others. Just such a situation happened to the owner of Lotus Exige who lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light post.

A video recently released shows the moment of the accident in which the Lotus Exige split into two due to the force of the impact. Luckily, the driver and co-driver survived, and the fact that they passed with minor injuries shows how lucky they were.

According to TheSunDaily, the 42-year-old driver and 28-year-old co-driver have complained of chest and neck pain but are feeling well. Luck for them, but also a good indicator of the development of modern technology when it comes to passenger safety.

The cause of the accident is not known, and in most cases it is unadjusted speed. So, slowly with the accelerator pedal.

Source: TheSunDaily

News, Tuning

Manhart MH7 400d based on the BMW 7 Series

Powerful diesel engines are considered the best for long journeys, so they still attract the attention of tuners. Following the recently unveiled MH8 800, German tuner Manhart has introduced the luxury diesel sedan MH7 400d.

The car is based on the BMW 7 Series and is powered by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 405 hp (298 kW) and 583 lb-ft (790 Nm) of torque. Compared to the standard model with 320 hp (235 kW) and 501 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque, a significant increase in power has been achieved thanks to improved turbochargers and a remapped ECU. The engine is paired with an upgraded eight-speed automatic transmission.

Inside, nothing has changed. The factory design has been retained with the addition of the Manhart logo which can be seen in several places like on the steering wheel.

The exterior is adorned with a standard Manhart blue body design with gold stripes on both sides of the car as well as the entire length of the body. The original exhaust system has been retained, the air suspension has been lowered by an additional 20-30 mm, and a carbon spoiler lip has been added both on the front apron and the trunk lid. The car is mounted on 22-inch wheels with a gold line around the edges, wrapped in 265 / 30R22 (front) and 295 / 25R22 (rear) tires.

Source: Manhart Performance

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