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Motorcyclist Carles Falcon is the new victim of the Dakar Rally

Rally Dakar is an annual rally raid in which hundreds of drivers participate in different categories. Also, it is one of the longest (7,891 kilometers) and most dangerous races in the world, which since 1979 (inaugural season) has always been fatal for drivers as well as other non-participants. This season is no exception, and the victim is the Spanish motorcyclist Carles Falcon.

Falcon lost his life due to severe injuries sustained in an accident during the Dakar Rally last week. He was driving the second stage (kilometer 448) when, 15 kilometers before the finish line, he fell and hit his head hard on the ground, after which he was transported by helicopter to the hospital. The doctors tried to save his life, but after several days of struggle and transport to Spain, his body could not take it.

“We are saddened by the death of the Spanish motorcyclist Carles Falcon. The organizers of the Dakar Rally and the competitors express their condolences to his family and friends,” the rally organization said.

“Carles has left us. The medical team has confirmed that the neurological damage caused by the cardiorespiratory attack at the time of the accident is irreversible,” his team posted on Instagram.

Falcon was not only a driver, he also worked as an off-road instructor and guide.

Source: Dakar Rally / Photo: EPA-EFE

Tuning

Porsche 911 Turbo S with 790 hp

The Porsche 911 Turbo S is one of those cars that many tuners have tried to make better with more or less success, but when one of the world’s best and specialists for Porsche cars, TechArt, takes it into his hands, the result is a true beast with 790 hp.

The tuner equipped the Porsche 911 Turbo S with the GTsport carbon package, which includes a front bumper with side wings, side skirts, side air intakes, a rear diffuser, bumper vents, a rear spoiler, a new hood, side mirrors, adaptive suspension, and a TechArt sports exhaust system with carbon ends of the exhaust pipes. There are also two sets of rims, Formula VI Race with optional carbon aero discs and Formula VII Race. Inside, a combination of leather and Alcantara covers the seats, steering wheel, dashboard, door panels and center console as well as the armrest.

When it comes to the powertrain, customers will be able to choose between two upgrade packages, the Power Kit TA092/T1.1 and the Power Kit TA092/T2.1.

The Porsche 911 Turbo S is powered by a twin-turbo 3.7-liter flat-six with 640 hp (477 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. The Power Kit TA092/T1.1 package brings a remapped ECU and a power increase to 700 hp (522 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed PDK transmission.

Power Kit TA092/T2.1 brings power increase to 775 hp (578 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) with Gasoline Particulate Filter, or 790 hp (588 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) without Gasoline Particulate Filter. Also, the top speed has been increased to 350 km/h (217 mph).

When it comes to price, TechArt did not say how much the upgrade will cost.

Source: TechArt

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Tuning

Autozam AZ-1 as a mini Ferrari F40

Liberty Walk is a Japanese car shop that makes body kits for Ferrari, Lamborghini and GTR. Their latest work is a car created as a combination of Ferrari F40 and mid-engine kei-class sports car Autozam AZ-1.

The AZ-1 was one of the most exciting cars from the Japanese kei class. Even in factory form it looks like a mini supercar, and the gullwing doors add to the sporty look. It is powered by a 657 cc three-cylinder engine with 63 hp (47 kW) mated to a five-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

The tuner changed the front of the AZ-1 with a new grille and hood to resemble the F40. Wings in the corners, an extended splitter, extended fenders connected to massive sills were also added. Dual round headlights are not part of the package.

New door panels with the shape of the NACA opening were installed, creating a look closer to the legendary Ferrari. A new fixed rear wing, diffuser and redesigned bumper with reflectors have been installed, but there are no taillights.

Although Liberty Walk doesn’t mention the exhaust system, the photo shows three centrally placed tailpipes, just like those on the F40.

When it comes to the price, the body kit costs $22,600, and that includes all of the above as well as sports seats. 16″ and 17″ six-spoke wheels wrapped in Toyo tires that cost an additional $14,300.

Source: Liberty Walk

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Autozam AZ-1 as a mini Ferrari F40