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2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Prototype at the Nürburgring

The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is currently in the final stages of testing at the Nürburgring. CarSpyMedia posted a video on its YouTube channel showing the GT3 RS Prototype cruising the racetrack.

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS will be powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with more than 540 hp (397 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the current model is powered by the same engine with 520 hp (388 kW) and 346 lb-ft (469 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Reaches 60 mph in 3.0 seconds with a top speed of 193 mph (311 km / h).

There is not much information about the new model. What can be noticed in the spy photos and videos are the cooling vents on the hood, the large rear wing, a pair of circular exhausts and matte black elements on the sides. Camouflage covers most of the car.

For more information, we will have to wait for the official presentation, which is expected to take place at the beginning of the year. The first units should reach their owners in the second half of the year.

Source: CarSpyMedia via YouTube

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Mercedes Vision EQXX With 600 + Mile Range

The Vision EQXX is a new Mercedes electric concept that will have a range of over 600 miles (1,000 km), which is enough to cross from Berlin to Paris with a single charge.

The Vision EQXX is powered by an electric motor that develops 201 hp, and the drive is so efficient that 95 percent of the energy ends up on wheels. The car also has a 117-cell solar panel, which provides energy for the HVAC system, lights and infotainment system. A separate lithium-iron-phosphate battery stores energy and, in ideal conditions, can offer 25 kilometers of extra range.

Mercedes has equipped the EQXX with air curtains, covers and moving elements including a rear diffuser that pulls out at higher speeds, Bridgestone tires with ultra-low rolling resistance. Inside, there’s an 8K resolution 120.6cm screen with a navigation system with 3D graphics showing the city from a “satellite perspective” up to 10 feet high.

The EQXX is a compact sedan 463 cm long, while its wheelbase is 280 cm. For comparison, the G-Class is 475 cm long, while the length of its wheelbase is 286.51 cm. The EQXX is also quite light by electric vehicle standards, weighing 1,750 kg, which means it is only slightly heavier than the C300 sedan, which weighs 1,675 kg.

It is unknown at this time when the production version will be released.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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Sony Vision-S 02

After 2020, Sony introduced another electric car, expanding its range of electric vehicles. It is the Vision-S 02, the successor to the previous Vision-S model.

Sony unveiled the Vision-S electric sedan for two years along with its autonomous driving technology and entertainment systems, and a year later began testing a prototype legal for the road. However, even then, it did not seem that the production version would arrive soon.

The seven-seater is equipped with in-seat speakers that create a 3D audio experience, a panoramic infotainment system and separate rear screens that allow you to watch a variety of content and play games via a remote connection to the Sony PlayStation console.

The new Vision-S 02, Sony has developed based on its own AI system and robotics. The same platform was used with the previous model. It is powered by two 536 hp (400 kW) engines mounted on both axles. That’s enough power for the car to reach a top speed of more than 112 mph (180 km / h).

Sony has announced that it will launch a new company, Sony Mobility Inc., which will start operating earlier this year. This announcement led to a rise in Sony shares of more than 4.5 percent.

Source: Sony

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