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10th anniversary of Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville

In 2011, Skoda produced its fastest model ever, the Octavia vRS. The goal was to build a car that would set the fastest time on Bonneville Salt Flats, which they did.

Today, 10 years later, the Octavia RS has been restored. This high-performance car attracted buyers with its practicality. It is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter six-cylinder TSI engine with 600 hp that delivers power to the front wheels. The engine is paired with a gearbox, with a limited slip differential, taken from the Superb GreenLine.

The car is equipped with a better intercooler, a larger radiator, new engine mounts and a remapped ECU. It uses 15-inch steel rims with Goodyear Eagle Dragway tires and is lowered by 3.1 inches (80 mm).

In addition to the fastest time achieved at Bonneville Salt Flats, the Octavia vRS also reached a top speed of 227 mph (366 km / h). Last year, the fastest time was set by the Speed ​​Demon with 3,156 horsepower with a top speed of 482 mph (776 km / h).

Source: Skoda

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Porsche 356 Speedster restored by Porsche Santa Clarita

Porsche Santa Clarita restored the 1955 model, the Porsche 356 Speedster. It is part of the 2021 Porsche Restoration Challenger project.

The car was bought from the owner who used it as a race car for the last 50 years. The Reutter Karosserie body is painted in greenish blue with elegantly placed headlights at the front and a louvered decklid at the back.

After the modification, the 356 Speedster is equipped with chrome bumpers, shaved rocker moldings and taillights, 15 “front and 16” rear wheels painted in gold, factory exhaust pipes.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in a combination of red leather and fabric. A traditional two-spoke steering wheel and new floor coverings have been installed. The complete restoration was overseen by Galpin President and Chief Operating Officer, Beau Boeckmann.

The Porsche 356 Speedster is powered by a 1600 SC engine with 95 hp at 5,800 rpm. The drive is transmitted to the rear wheels by a 519 transaxle.

Source: Porsche Santa Clarita

News, Tuning

BMW X6 M F96

German tuner company Hamman has improved the performance of the BMW X6 M model, making it more attractive and more powerful. It is a model called the BMW X6 M F96 Hamman.

The new X6 M Hamman has a wider body kit, a carbon fiber bonnet, a larger front spoiler for better airflow and a 23-inch set of monoblock wheels. A new exhaust system with two 120 mm centrally placed pipes has been installed, with a sport silencer integrated into the rear diffuser. The car has an adjustable suspension and new springs with which the SUV can be lowered by 35 mm.

The interior is made in a sporty style, with a 12-piece set of carbon ornaments and Alcantara. The roof liner, spanned with Alcantara has discreet LED ambient lighting that changes color, reminiscent of the starry sky.

The tuned model is based on the X6 M with 555 hp (408 kW) and 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque. Now, the 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 engine delivers 620 hp (456 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km / h).

Source: Hamman Motorsport

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