Tuning

STING APC – Tesla Cybertruck ready for the apocalypse

The STING is the ultimate Tesla Cybertruck ready for the apocalypse. It is intended for military and civilian use, and will be produced in three versions: Baja, Protector and APC.

The Sting APC is the more advanced of these three versions. It has protection against improvised explosive devices and mines, and thanks to its steel and ceramic armor, it can protect passengers from fire from heavy 14.5 mm machine guns. This version is designed for high threat environments and the generator is purchased separately.

The Sting Baja is equipped with an AMP Drive G125TM 800V generator, which can use jet fuel, diesel and biodiesel. This generator can charge the Cybertruck, as well as other electric vehicles, with a power of up to 125 kW. The model will be available with an off-road mod package, which includes parts manufactured by Unplugged Performance. An optional amphibious package is planned for the future.

The Sting Protector offers slightly more protection than the Sting Baja, and is intended for riskier trips. It is equipped with an off-road package, as well as steel armor that can be mounted and removed with screws. This armor can withstand attacks from 7.62 mm automatic rifles, so it is recommended for individual, corporate and government use in “moderate threat environments.” It should also be noted that it will be available with and without a generator.

This vehicle was created in cooperation between the companies Archimedes Defense and Up.Fit, and the price of the upgrade is unknown.

Source: Up.Fit

Gallery:

STING APC - Tesla Cybertruck ready for the apocalypse
News

Toyota is developing new gasoline engines

Toyota is currently working on two new gasoline engines, showing its commitment to keep traditional power units alive, despite many automakers switching to EVs. These are the 1.5-L and 2.0-L engines that will power the future cars of the Japanese manufacturer.

A few months ago, Toyota officially announced that it will develop new engines in cooperation with Subaru and Mazda. These engines will be efficient, powerful and ready for hybrid technology, and will be able to use alternative fuels. Toyota also mentioned that the new 2.0-L engine will be more powerful than the current 2.4-L turbocharged engine. It will be smaller and with lower fuel consumption, and will meet strict gas emissions. In addition, it will be able to use carbon neutral fuels, which will keep it alive even after the ban of traditional ICEs.

The 2.0-L engine will be produced in different versions, and the most powerful of them will deliver almost 600 hp without electric assistance, which is really impressive for a small engine. According to some rumors, Toyota could use these engines for some cars that are almost forgotten like the MR2 Roadster. There is also a high-performance GRMN model, which could use a 2.0-liter engine combined with Toyota’s GR-Four all-wheel drive. However, that version could only be sold in Japan in a limited number of copies with a price tag of around $70,000.

For standard road cars, Toyota plans two versions of the 2.0-L engine. The high-performance version will develop 400 hp (298 kW) and 405 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque, while the weaker version will come with 300 hp (224 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque.

Source: Toyota

News

Unique Porsche 993 Speedster Sonderwunsch

At the 2024 Monterey Car Week, Porsche unveiled a custom-built car for avid car enthusiast and collector, Italian architect and industrial designer Luca Trazzi. It is a yellow Porsche 993 Speedster Sonderwunsch.

The Porsche 993 is the fourth generation of the Porsche 911 model sports car manufactured between 1994 and 1998 in four body styles: Coupe, Convertible, Targa and Speedster. However, Porsche never officially offered the 993 in Speedster body style. Only two cars are known to have been produced – a dark green Speedster for Ferdinand Alexander Porsche and a wide-body silver Speedster for Jerry Seinfeld.

This is the third example of the 993 in the Speedster body style, finished in an Otto Yellow color specially created for the customer. It was produced in the Porsche Sonderwunsch program and differs in its design and technical components from its predecessors. The project is based on the 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, which underwent a complete transformation including a redesign of the fabric roof, rear and interior. It is equipped with a unique rear fascia personally designed by the customer, a shorter windshield, retro-inspired tapered mirrors, front bumper, side skirts and rear panels. There are also tinted four-point LED headlights, full-length taillights with turn signals, and black 18″ Turbo wheels with yellow accents.

Inside, black leather with yellow stitching covers the dash, door panels, steering wheel and seats with embroidered “Speedster” lettering on the headrests. There are also carbon details and illuminated door sill plates, as well as a uniquely designed luggage compartment and bag. Also, the owner can enjoy the Porsche Classic Communication Management infotainment system that combines a classic look with navigation and Apple CarPlay system.

This 993 Speedster Sonderwunsch is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.8-L 6-cylinder engine with 304 hp (226 kW), mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Source: Porsche

Gallery:

Unique Porsche 993 Speedster Sonderwunsch

Cars and catalogues