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McLaren 720S Daniel Ricciardo Edition

In honor of Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren has produced three copies of its supercar, the McLaren 720S Daniel Ricciardo Edition. As a reminder, Daniel Ricciardo is the current driver of McLaren’s Formula 1 team.

The car is painted in the traditional combination of orange and blue. The Papaya Spark orange dominates the body while the Burton blue is visible on the side mirrors and the rear of the car. On the door is the flag of Australia, as well as the number 3 below it, which Ricciardo has on his Formula 1 car.

Inside, the cabin is made in the same combination of the highest quality leather with iridium shine and standard equipped heated seats upholstered in Alcantara or Nappa leather.

The special model McLaren 720S Daniel Ricciardo Edition will be powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine with 720 hp (530 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. The engine is positioned as low as possible between the front and rear axles – increasing the vehicle’s handling and its luggage capacity. The 720S reaches 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 212 mph (341 km / h).

All three cars are made for the Australian market at an unknown price.

Source: McLaren

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Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is the first racing car created on the current Series 992. For the latest car tests, in endurance races and several national Cup championships, Porsche’s racing department has chosen to take part in this season’s Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) race.

The test car driven by German drivers Marco Holzer and Uwe Alzen finished in 18th place in the overall standings, which is not so important. Much more important to Porsche is that their, still camouflaged, 992 GT3 Cup has passed the final endurance test in the environment for which it was made.

“As expected, the 911 GT3 Cup performed exceptionally well at its race debut on the particularly demanding Nürburgring-Nordschleife. During its development, we made sure right from the start that it could also be fielded in endurance competitions as well as the one-make cup sprint races. Today’s test run in the NLS underlined that our team has done a great job,” said Project Manager Jan Feldmann.

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is powered by a 4.0-liter water-cooled 6-cylinder boxer engine with 510 hp (375 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox that delivers power to the rear wheels.

It rides on 18-inch wheels with Michelin 30 / 65-18 (front) and 31 / 71-18 (back) tires. It rides on 18-inch wheels with Michelin 30 / 65-18 (front) and 31 / 71-18 (back) tires. For safe braking and stopping there are ventilated 380 mm steel brake discs with six-piston aluminum monobloc racing brake calipers.

Porsche will offer 460 units for this and next season, which will be offered at a starting price of $263,000 (€ 225,000).

Source: Porsche

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Genesis GV70 reminder system

Passenger safety should be a priority for every car manufacturer. According to the data, 20 children died as a result of heat stroke in a car in the United States this year, and a record 53 in 2018 and 2019. It is clear why the public is asking, and manufacturers are increasingly installing a rear-seat reminder system. The Genesis GV70 has made a breakthrough by expanding the function of the reminder system.

In addition to the classic driver reminder to check the rear seat, the Genesis GV70 also has a radar sensor that monitors the space in the rear seat. If it notices any movement while the car is parked, an alarm will sound and the lights and turn signals will flash. The sensor is so sensitive that it can detect the movement of the child’s chest due to breathing, for example while sleeping in a seat.

To reduce the possibility of such cases to a minimum, Genesis has equipped the GV70 with a dual alarm. Each time the engine is switched off, the system informs the driver of the need to inspect the rear seat. If the system detects any movement inside the vehicle, the alarm will be activated.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says most deaths of children in a car, caused by heat stroke, occur through carelessness. The most common case is when adults forget a child in the car.

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There are many reasons that cause this behavior in adults. This most often happens on days when parents, for some reason, change their routine and are unaware of the new obligation. Also, lack of sleep in parents can easily cause forgetfulness and confusion.

Source: Genesis

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