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Ford Puma Hybrid WRC

Although the current season is underway, the participants of the World Rally Championship (WRC) are continuously preparing for the next season. From Ford comes a new crossover, the Puma, which will replace the previous hatchback Fiesta.

According to the new regulations, Ford has built a 1.6 turbo petrol hybrid with a 136 hp electric motor. The car uses a 3.9kWh battery whose 25 minute charge is enough for the vehicle to cover the section.

Speaking about electrification, Ford Performance Director Mark Rushbrook reaffirmed Ford’s commitment to an electrified future and innovation in the automotive industry.

According to M-Sport boss Malcom Wilson, the introduction of hybrids in the WRC is the greatest achievement to date.

It is not known who will make up the driving team, considering that M-Sport has not yet chosen the drivers.

M-Sport has signed a three-year contract under the new rules, and the WRC hopes to attract more manufacturers. Hyundai has already started testing its hybrid car based on the i20N model.

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The unique Ford Shelby Cobra will be sold at auction

The unique car will be sold at auction in Monterey, California. It is a 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra, inspired by the AC Cobra (Daisy).

The design and production of the car was approved by Carol Shelby and supervised by former vice president of product development Chris Theodore and vice president of product design J. Mays.

This unique roadster is powered by a 6.4-liter V10 engine with 605 hp and 501 lb-ft (679 Nm) of torque at 5,500 rpm. The car has a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The maximum speed of the car is electronically limited to 100 mph, although Ford claims that the car is able to reach a speed of 207 mph (333 km / h).

The current owner of the car is Chris Theodore who paid $ 825,000 for the car in 2017. Although the selling price of the Ford Shelby Cobra is not known, some appraisers estimate that the car is currently worth about $ 1.5 million.

Source: Mecum

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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