Subaru STI E-RA

STI E-RA is a new concept that Subaru presented at the Tokyo Auto Show. At first glance, you can see two openings on the hood, a large rear spoiler, openings on the wheel arches, a large front splitter, as well as an air intake that extends from the middle of the roof to the rear.

The electric racing concept will power four Yamaha engines with a total power of 1,073 hp (789 kW). It is equipped with a 60 kWh battery set, which may not be enough for this type of car. However, Subaru believes that next year at the Nurburgring the car will be able to achieve a lap time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds.

It is made of lightweight materials, painted in a combination of white and black with red details on the sides of the vehicle. The car will create great downforce, will have four-wheel drive and a “unique” torque vectoring system that maximizes grip and stability. We are sure that the expectations from this concept in Subaru are high.

At the same event, Subaru also introduced the Solterra STI. It is a more powerful version of the first electric car of this company, which was presented at the end of last year.

Source: Subaru

Can a tuned Audi RS3 beat the Tesla Model S Plaid in drag race?

Can a tuned Audi RS3 beat the Tesla Model S Plaid in drag race? Well, there aren’t many cars that can boast of being a worthy opponent of the Tesla Model S Plaid in drag race, and a video showing the showdown between the two cars has been published on the YouTube channel Sam CarLegion.

About the Tesla Model S Plaid there is no need to waste words when it comes to acceleration. This super fast car is powered by three electric motors with a total power of 1,020 hp (750 kW) and 1,050 lb-ft (1,424 Nm) of torque, with a range of 396 miles. It reaches 60 mph in 1.99 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km / h).

The Audi RS3 is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine with 753 hp (554 kW). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission.

In three races (Sport Mode, Spor all the way and Sport all the way), Audi simply had no chance. No matter how much you increase the power of the internal combustion engine, it is obvious that some electric models are out of range, at least when it comes to acceleration.

Source: Sam CarLegion via YouTube

The 2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe costs more than the new one

A completely original example 2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe with 12,000 miles (20,000 kilometers) on the odometer, was sold at auction for $ 85,000 USD.

The E46 M3 Coupe is in perfect condition. It is painted in the original Imola Red II color with Shadowline details. It is equipped with an original black radiator grille, vents on the fenders, xenon headlights, fog lights, LED taillights, spoiler on the boot lid, four-pipe exhaust system. The interior is upholstered in Nappa leather.

Under the hood is a 3.2-liter in-line six engine with 333 hp (245 kW) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission with limited slip differential. It rides on 19-inch M rims wrapped in Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 225/40 (front) and 255/35 (rear) tires.

The car has had only one owner so far and was bought as new. It comes with original documentation.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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