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Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport tire problems

Tires are one of the most important, if not the most important, part of a car. We can say that the life of the driver depends on the quality of the tires, and Bugatti seems to have a serious problem with them. According to some information, Bugatti will withdraw the Chiron Pur Sport model because after 2,500 miles (4,000 km), damage (cracks) appear on the tires. This can be very dangerous for the driver, especially if the car can reach a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h).

The tires that are causing the potential problem are the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R. The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport uses 21-inch rims wrapped in 355/25 R21 (rear) tires. The company has not yet found a solution to this problem. The only thing left for vehicle owners is to change their tires after 2000 miles (3,200 km) or 18 months.

The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport is powered by a quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine with 1,480 hp (1,103 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1600 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. With a weight of 4450 lb it reaches 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds.

Tire replacement will be free of charge until a solution is found or a tire that does not have this problem is produced.

Source: NHTSA

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2021 was the best year for Rolls Royce

Although the crisis has shaken the automotive industry in 2021, British Rolls-Royce does not seem to be concerned. What so ever, it seems that last year was very successful because they achieved the best result in the long history, when it comes to sales.

Rolls Royce, which has been owned by BMW for many years, announced that in 2021 it achieved sales growth of almost 50 percent compared to 2020. In 2021, the British company sold 5,586 cars.

And for 2022, expectations are high. According to statements from Rolls Royce, they managed to sell the planned production for the next nine months. For the second half of the year, the presentation of the new electric model Spectre EV is planned. The car is currently in the testing phase, and although it was announced Rolls Royce will not use the BMW platform, but its aluminum platform introduced in 2017, used by the Ghost and Cullinan models.

Source: Rolls Royce

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Elvis Presley’s Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is up for sale

Elvis Presley is the most famous singer of the 70s, and there are many fans who would like to own something that belonged to him. Well, one of his cars was offered for sale. It is a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, and the auction will take place in Sweden.

Presley had several hundred Cadillac models during his lifetime. The car was purchased as new in 1974, and is the only one registered in Presley’s name. This is especially important because the cars in his museum were not registered in his name. After a while Presley gave the car to his doctor who sold it to the current owner in 1985.

The Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is powered by an 8.2-liter V8 engine with 210 hp (157 kW) and 380 lb-ft (515 Nm) of torque. The car is in original condition with minor damage, nothing in the way of rust.

Along with the original documentation, the buyer will also receive a 14k gold key. The current bid at the auction is 13,000 EUR, and the auction closes on January 15th, 19:30.

Source: Car & Classic

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