Auctions, News

Bugatti EB 112 offered for sale

Every Bugatti model that appears on the market always attracts attention, and this is especially true of rare prototypes. In Germany, a very rare prototype of the Bugatti EB 112 series was offered for sale, the second of only three produced.

Although it was ordered on April 27, 1993, the car was delivered only in February 2000. It is believed that it has had only one owner so far, and the company that sells it claims that it is completely correct. It is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 450 hp (335 kW) and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph (300 kph). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.

Prior to joining the Volkswagen Group, the French supercar manufacturer was owned by Roman Artioli. He asked Giorgetto Giugiaro to design a four-door model inspired by the brand’s rich heritage. The result is EB 112 which, due to lack of funds, was produced in only three units. The first car was made by Pininfarina, while the remaining two were produced by the Monaco Racing Team, after the company joined the Volkswagen Group. The EB 112 was unveiled at the 1993 Geneva Motor Show.

The EB 112 is in perfect condition with chassis number # 39002 and 3,900 kilometers.

Source: Autoblog

Future, News

Porsche is investing over 100 million euros in 1KOMMA5 °

German carmaker Porsche will invest over 100 million euros in sustainable mobility. By purchasing shares of 1KOMMA5 °, through Porsche Ventures, Porsche is entering the field of smart city technology to close the system from sustainable generation and energy storage to intelligent networking and carbon-neutral use.

“The topic of smart cities is an exciting field of activity for Porsche. We are primarily concerned here with the networked, efficient and sustainable city. At Porsche, we are asking ourselves a question: how can we further enhance the quality of life in urban areas? And not only on four wheels, but also with more extensive premium offers. In this respect, 1KOMMA5 ° fits perfectly into our investment strategy, ”says Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board for Finance and IT at Porsche AG.

Porsche Ventures is a start-up company whose intention is to reduce the share of carbon in private households by expanding the energy market and air conditioning technology. By networking the system, the devices installed would be available for the energy services of the future.

In 2022, 1KOMMA5 ° will open stores in German cities to present the ideas of carbon neutrality to a wider audience. The first stores will be opened in Binnenalster, Hamburg and Lingen an der Ems.

Source: Porsche

News, Tuning

Manhart CR 700 Wagon

The new Mercedes-AMG C63 was the basis for the creation of the Manhart CR 700 Wagon. It is the work of the German tuning company Manhart, which made an effort to make this caravan more impressive.

The CR 700 Wagon still looks powerful. The Manhart equipment kit brings a black body color, standard for all Manhart models, with contrasting gold stripes on the sides and the entire length of the car. There’s also a new black grille, adjustable H&R springs so the car can be lowered further, a new air intake, a new intercooler, a sports downpipe with 200-cell catalysts and optional racing downpipes, and a remapped ECU.

The Manhart CR 700 Wagon is powered by a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine with 712 hp (524 kW) and 679 lb-ft (920 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard Mercedes-AMG C63 has 510 hp (375 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. The car is mounted on 20-inch Concave One wheels with 255 / 30ZR 20 (front) and 275 / 30ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires.

It is unknown at this time what the price is, but how much the exhaust system costs $ 9,150 (€ 8,099), 20-inch wheels cost $ 3,150 (€ 2,796), the performance improvement package is $ 20,300 (€ 17,999) and the MHtronik Powerbox module is $ 2,595 ( € 2,299).

Source: Manhart Performance

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