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TWR Supercat based on the Jaguar XJS

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British company TWR has unveiled the Supercat, a restomod based on the Jaguar XJS. The engineering company was founded in 2020 as a separate entity from the legendary Tom Walkinshaw Racing.

The Supercat features aggressive aerodynamic front and rear, a flatter undercarriage, side-mounted exhaust pipes and a huge new diffuser. The chassis is reinforced with carbon fiber, the double wishbone suspension has active and adjustable dampers, while the subframe uses TWR’s T45 high-strength tubular stainless steel. A limited-slip differential and traction control system are also installed to increase stability.

The interior of the car is equipped with electronically adjustable leather-wrapped front seats, while the rear seats have been removed. There is also a digital instrument cluster and a central infotainment screen with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

As for the powertrain, the original 6.3-liter engine has been replaced with a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 670 hp (493 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with launch control that sends power to the rear axle.

Only 88 units will be produced, and buyers will be able to choose between right-hand or left-hand drive.

Source: TWR

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DS Automobiles will produce the SM Tribute Concept

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This year, DS Automobiles celebrates 10 years of independence, and in September, the SM Tribute Concept was unveiled. Now, the French automaker is looking for a way to start producing the car, but in a limited edition.

In an interview with Top Gear, head of design Thierry Metroz said that Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and DS CEO Olivier Francois agreed that the SM Tribute Concept would be built on the platform used by the Maserati Granturismo. Currently, both companies are negotiating a car price that would be acceptable to most buyers, but also economical.

The concept features a long hood that tapers to the floor, as well as a glass front that in the 1970s housed headlights that moved with the steering wheel. Like the original Citroen SM, it is adorned with a combination of gold and black colors and shows how the original model would look today. Inside, the curvature of the dashboard and seats are reminiscent of the original model. In front of the driver is a boxy steering wheel with an integrated screen, as well as a digital instrument cluster.

When it comes to the powertrain, the company has confirmed that the car will not be an EV. Some believe that the SM Tribute will be powered by a turbocharged 3.0-L V6 Nettuno engine with around 538 hp, but this cannot be confirmed. The original SM was powered by a 2.7-liter V6 engine borrowed from Maserati and had front-wheel drive, but Maserati now has four-wheel drive.

Source: Top Gear

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DS Automobiles will launch a new all-electric car

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In 2019, DS Automobiles began the transition to a fully electric brand, and after the DS 4 and DS 3 models, the company is now announcing the launch of a new all-electric car.

Although the company is still keeping information about the car under wraps, what we do know so far is that it will feature active front air intakes, vertical daytime running lights, LED taillights, a coupe-like lower hood, a slanted windshield, and an aerodynamic body that creates a drag coefficient of just 0.24.

The published photos show the car covered in camouflage with the number 750 on the sides, which points to a range of 750 kilometers (WLTP).

For now, it is not known when the car will be officially presented.

Source: DS Automobiles

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