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XPeng P7+ is coming soon

After the XPeng G9 SUV and the XPeng P7 sedan arrived on the European market at the beginning of the year, the Chinese company could soon expand its fleet with a new car, the XPeng P7+.

A few days ago at a conference in the city of Hangzhou, the director of Xpeng came in P7+ Prototype. It is a 5,056 mm long car with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. That means it’s 168mm longer than the P7 sedan (4,888mm) and has a 2mm longer wheelbase.

When it comes to design, the P7+ has a sleek and low profile, with two small air intakes, individual headlights and separate LED daytime running lights joined by an illuminated line. At the rear, the lift-up rear window in particular appears to match the boot lid, and there are intriguing LED taillights and a blacked-out bumper that matches the black roof and pillars.

The first photos were published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, but for now there is no technical information about the car. It is speculated that it will use a 60.7 kWh and 76.3 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery (flagship version) developed by Eve Power, which will provide a range of 575 and 685 kilometers, respectively. The car will be powered by an electric motor with 245 hp (180 kW) and 313 hp (230 kW) in the more powerful version.

The car will use the new Eagle Eye self-driving system that uses AI technology and is based on a visual system similar to the one used by Tesla. Some information says that the new XPeng P7+ should be launched in October.

Source: Reuters

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XPeng P7+ is coming soon
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Saoutchik 300 GTC Roadster

In 1906, the French coach building company Saoutchik was founded, which operated until 1955, when due to the decreasing number of customers who could afford expensive special bodies for their cars, it stopped operations. However, in 2016, a new Saoutchik company was established in the Netherlands, and now it has launched a modern interpretation of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SL model, the 300 GTC Roadster.

The company has published several photos that show that it is a really beautifully designed car. The exterior is completely unique with front round lights, a grille with a large Saoutchik logo in the middle, two large air intakes with a black mesh, and accentuated front wheel arches, large openings behind the front wheels covered by chrome grills.

At the rear, there are also new wheel arches, a specially designed trunk lid, a new diffuser and LED taillights. Whether it’s a reinterpretation of the 300 SL or not, there’s no doubt it’ll turn heads when it hits the road.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is no official information. However, potential buyers would likely be disappointed if there was anything other than AMG’s powerful 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood.

Source: Saoutchik

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Saoutchik 300 GTC Roadster
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Techart GT Street R Touring based on the Porche 911 Turbo S

Porsche is celebrating half a century since its first Turbo model arrived on the market, and on this occasion the German tuner Techart presented the Techart GT Street R Touring.

The Techart GT Street R is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, and the aerodynamic package includes carbon components that increase the car’s stability at higher speeds. These include widened fenders, aggressive fender flares and GT3 RS-style vents, which create four times more downforce than the standard model and reduce lift by 45 percent at 140 km/h. There’s also a Techart badge on the hood and 22-inch Formula VIII Forged high-performance wheels.

The interior is a combination of technology and luxury materials such as leather, Alcantara, fabric, carbon details, aluminum pedals, footrests and door sills, all of which enhance aesthetics and comfort.

The GT Street R Touring is powered by a 3.8-L 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 810 hp (596 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque, up 160 hp and 150 Nm over the base Turbo S. The engine produces enough juice for the GTstreet R to reach a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h).

Techart will produce only 20 examples of this car. When it comes to price, the GT Street R Touring costs 98,250 euros plus a donor 911 Turbo S.

Source: Techart

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Techart GT Street R Touring based on the Porche 911 Turbo S

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