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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

Three years ago, Porsche introduced the first all-electric Taycan, the Mission E Cross Turismo. Today, Porsche is finishing production of a more practical version of the crossover, the Taycan Cross Turismo.

Porsche has released a video showing the pre-production test model driven by Stefan Weckbach, head of Porsche’s all-electric Taycan program.

Compared to its predecessor, the Cross Turismo has better suspension and a greater distance between the floor and the ground, which allows it to better master different surfaces. The new model has more luggage space compared to the previous model.

It is assumed that the car will have the same engine as the 4S model. Weckbach states that the new model offers more space in the rear seats, which indicates that the Cross Turismo has a larger wheelbase compared to its predecessor.

For more information, we will have to wait for the official presentation of the new Taycan , which should happen in the coming weeks.

Source: Porsche

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Cobra 427 Super Snake

In March 2021, auction house Barrett-Jackson will hold an auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, where the only existing Cobra 427 Super Snake will be sold.

Since 1965 when 23 units were produced and in 1967 when it was converted to Super Snake, the Cobra 427 was sold in 2007 for $ 5.5 million. In 2015, the car was sold for $ 5.1 million.

The Cobra has a 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine equipped with two Paxton superchargers to reduce the load on the chassis. The car has a three-speed transmission and rear-wheel drive.

The car is in good condition with original parts such as the original engine block, body panels, brake calipers, rear end, and exhaust system. So if you have extra money, the Cobra 427 can be yours.

Source: Road & Track

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Bentley Bacalar

Bentley announced that it had made the first W12 engine for Bacalar and that the engine had passed three stages of testing. It is the most advanced 12-cylinder engine in history.

Each W12 engine goes through three stages of testing: 1. checking for faults in the fuel, water and oil system; 2. cold test, measuring 600 individual engine characteristics during a 15-minute test at 120 rpm; 3. Hot Test, check the engine after assembly.

The twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine delivers 650 hp and 667 lb-ft of torque. The engine has 27 percent more power and 38 percent more torque than the first model produced in 2003.

Since 2002, more than 100,000 W12 engines have been produced, and each has passed through the hands of 45 craftsmen. Making each copy required 6.5 hours of work.

Only 12 lucky ones will have a chance to own a Bentley Bacalar with a W12 engine, and one of the units costing £ 1.5-million ($ 1.91-million) has been completed.

Source: Bentley

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