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The cargo ship Felicity Ace has sunk

Felicity Ace has sunk. This information was confirmed by MOL Ship Management spokesman Pat Adamson, who said that due to weather conditions, rough seas and high waves, the ship leaned to the side and sank in 9,840 feet (3,000 meters) deep sea.

It has long been believed that some cars survived the fire on a ship carrying 3,965 vehicles. Now every hope is lost. As a reminder, the ship carried 1,100 Porsches, 189 Bentleys, while the rest were Volkswagen, Audi and Lamborghini, including electric models. Among the cars was an unknown number of Lamborghini Aventador models, which Lamborghini recently stopped producing.

Recently, Lamborghini CEO in America Andrea Baldi said that the company hopes that at least some Aventador models have survived, and that it is possible to restore them. If this is not the case, they will have to produce new ones. It is estimated that owners will have to wait at least six months for their Lamborghini Aventador cars.

Volkswagen and Porsche have not commented on the current situation.

The cause of the fire, which destroyed a cargo estimated at more than $ 400 million, is still unknown. It has been confirmed that the damage to the cars is covered by insurance.

Source: Bloomberg

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All 3,965 cars on the Felicity Ace cargo ship were destroyed

As we announced a few days ago, all 3,965 cars on the Felicity Ace cargo ship were destroyed. The ship carried 1,100 Porsches, 189 Bentleys, while the rest consisted of Volkswagen, Audi and Lamborghini, including electric models. The Portuguese Coast Guard managed to save the crew, while the ship was left on fire.

It is not known what caused the fire, but Lithium-ion batteries in electric cars have contributed to its rapid spread to fuel tanks. According to Captain João Mendes Cabeças: “The fire has decreased because there is little fuel left on the ship.” This made it clear that all the cars had burned down. He also said that special equipment was needed to put out such a fire, and even then, putting out the fire would be more difficult.

When it comes to the value of the damage, economist Patrick Anderson assumes that 75% of cars were destroyed. In his calculations, he calculates an individual value of $ 95,000 per car. This brings the total value of the destroyed cars to $ 376,675,000. Initially, he estimated that the damage could be around $ 255 million, not knowing that all the cars were destroyed.

The estimated damage applies only to cars and not to damage caused to the ship or the environment.

Source: Bloomberg

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Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Blackline

Bentley has prepared a special equipment kit for customers of the Continental GT model. Those who are not big fans of chrome body details will be able to use the Mulliner Blackline equipment kit.

The Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Blackline is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine with 542 hp (399 kW) 558 lb-ft (757 Nm) of torque. There will also be a more powerful 6-liter biturbo W12 engine with 635 hp (467 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 207 mph (333 kph). Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Chrome is retained on parts of the radiator grille, the ring of the central cover on the rims, the distinctive emblems of the famous British company and the Bentley inscription on the boot lid, and is also equipped with 22-inch wheels.

As standard, the Mulliner offers customers a choice of colors and materials for a cabin that can accommodate four people.

Unofficially, Bentley will soon offer the Continental GT in combination with a plug-in hybrid drive option with 544 hp. The same option is offered with the Flying Spur model.

Source: Bentley