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2023 BMW M750e with 560 hp

As the arrival of the next generation BMW Series 7 approaches, some information on the performance of this model is also emerging. Rumor has it that the new BMW M750e will have almost the same power as the current M760i xDrive.

According to BMWBlog, the most powerful model of the BMW Series 7 will be powered by a B59 3.0-liter 6-cylinder turbo petrol engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 560 hp (312 kW), which is only 41 hp (30 kW) less than the M760i with twin-turbo V12 engine. It is estimated that the petrol engine would deliver around 400 hp while the remaining 160 hp would come from the electric motor, although this has not been confirmed.

When it comes to design, the new Series 7 will have a somewhat futuristic look to the front including two-row LED lights, as well as a massive radiator grille and several air intakes. There will also be a large radar unit for auxiliary systems. It will use Rolls-Royce technology such as fully automatic doors, enhanced Bowers & Wilkins speakers and will offer more customization options.

Production of the first Series 7 models will begin later this year, and will hit the market in early 2023.

Source: BMWBlog

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Traffic jam in the Elon Musk tunnel

Traffic in the “Loop” tunnel has reached its peak. According to a video that appeared on social media, there was a traffic jam in an underground tunnel built by the Boring Company in Las Vegas, owned by Elon Musk.

The reason for the traffic jam at one of the drop-off points could be the Consumer Electronics Show, which is being held at the Convention Center in Las Vegas. People started making jokes about Elon Musk, because the tunnel was made to avoid traffic jams in Las Vegas, and that is exactly what happened.

Boring Company was founded in 2016 with the intention of expanding the tunnel in Las Vegas to other major destinations, and later connecting it with Los Angeles. This could reduce driving time between the two cities from four or five hours to less than two hours. However, similar projects were rejected in Washington, Baltimore and Chicago, while Fort Lauderdale officials at Florida agreed to such a project.

Source: Mike Sington via Twitter

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The Manhart MH8 800 is the world’s fastest BMW M8 Competition

The BMW M8 Competition is a car of outstanding performance, but for those who like more power, Manhart has prepared a special edition of the Manhart MH8 800. It is the fastest BMW M8 Competition in the world.

Painted in matte blue with a black stripe that extends the entire length of the car and on both sides, which is unusual for Manhart who makes all his models in black with a gold stripe. Many carbon parts, such as the front spoiler, rear spoiler and diffuser, give a more aggressive look.

The MH8 800 is equipped with a MANHART height adjustable spring kit that lowers the Coupe by 30 mm, a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control, four 100 mm carbon or ceramic coated tailpipes, a new intercooler and a new suspension. It rides on 21-inch gloss black Concave One rims wrapped in 265/30 ZR21 (front) and 305/25 ZR21 (rear) tires.

Under the hood is a 4.4-liter V8 biturbo V8 engine that, thanks to a remapped ECU and upgraded eight-speed automatic transmission, delivers 823 hp (605 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.6 seconds and 124 mph in 5.7 seconds. This is a significant increase in power compared to the base M8 Competition which has 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque.

Manhart will produce only 10 units of this model.

Source: Manhart Performance

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