Defender V8 Bond Edition

The British company Land Rover has introduced a limited edition Defender V8. The car is inspired by the model used in the new James Bond movie, “No Time to Die,” and is called the Defender V8 Bond Edition.

Behind the project, created in honor of the famous secret agent James Bond, is Land Rover’s SV (Special Vehicles) department. It is made in black and will be offered in two versions, 90 and 110.

Inside, on the central part of the dasboard, there is a touch screen that controls the infotainment system, while on the door sills you can see the Defender 007 inscription.

Land Rover Brand Director Finbar McFall said: “The Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition is an exclusive take on the most powerful production Defender ever made, inspired by vehicles on screen in No Time To Die. It represents a meeting of two great British brands and is a unique celebration of Land Rover’s 38-year association with James Bond. “

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The Defender V8 is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine with 518 hp (381 kW) and 461 lb-ft (625 Nm) of torque. Weighing around 2,721 kg (6,000 lb), this specially designed SUV achieves enviable results. It reaches 62 mph in about 5 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph (240 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It also comes with 22-inch wheels and Pirelli Scorpion Zero 255/60 R22 tires.

The price of this SUV is around $ 115,000 and only 300 lucky ones will have a chance to own this model.

Source: Land Rover

Audi Grandsphere Concept

Following the Audi Skysphere concept sports model unveiled in August, a new Audi Grandsphere concept model arrives from Ingolstadt. Audi’s second concept electric model will be seen in public for the first time at the upcoming Munich Motor Show.

The unique front grille, slim headlights, short hood and large openings in the front of the fenders are just some of the features of the Grandsphere concept. Thin light elements are visible at the rear of the vehicle, while the electric charging opening is located behind the right door.

The interior of this elegant four-door sedan is made for the future. The best materials were used in the cabin, such as aluminum, wood, glass. The front seats are automatically adjusted depending on the mode drive, and an infotainment system is projected on the dashboard. The car is equipped with an autonomous driving mode, and level 4 provides a complete driving experience without a driver.

This elegant sedan is based on the new PPE platform also used on the A6 E-Tron. It is powered by two electric motors located on each axle. With 710 hp (530 kW) and 708 lb-ft (960 Nm) of torque, this car of the future reaches 62 mph in just over 4 seconds. The electric motors are powered by a 120 kWh battery, which when fully charged allows a range of 466 miles (750 kilometers). Thanks to the fast 270 kilowatt charger, 80 percent of the battery can be charged in 25 minutes. The 10-minute charge gives the car a range of 186 miles (300 kilometers).

Source: Audi

Tesla Roadster: A New Delay And Arrival In 2023

When Elon Musk introduced the new Tesla Roadster at the end of 2017, the plan was to start production in 2020. However, this did not happen due to problems caused by the global pandemic.

Meanwhile, due to supply chain shortage, the start of production has been postponed to 2023. On his twitter profile, Elon Musk said:

“2021 has been the year of super crazy supply chain shortages, so it wouldn’t matter if we had 17 new products, as none would ship.
Assuming 2022 is not mega drama, new Roadster should ship in 2023. “

The Tesla Roadster was presented as the quickest car in the world reaching 62 mph in about 2 seconds with a top speed of more than 250 mph (+400 km / h). It is powered by two electric motors mounted on the front and rear axles with all-wheel drive. The Roadster is the car with the longest range of 620 miles (998 kilometers).

The Roadster is not the only Tesla model whose production is delayed. The same situation happens with the Cybertruck model, which should be Tesla’s best-selling vehicle. The primary reason for this is the price of the vehicle which is $ 39,900.

Source: Elon Musk via twitter

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