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Tushek Aeon

The Tushek Aeon is a new ultralight super powerful car from the Slovenian company Tushek, which claims that the high performance car will dominate the world of hypercars in the future.

The Aeon will be produced in just 36 units and will join the company’s lineup, which currently includes the Tushek TS900 Apex and TS 900 RACER PRO. It will be offered in two versions: V8 PHEV and fully electric.

The all-electric version with a power-to-weight ratio of 1.7:1 weighs just under 1,600 kilograms. It will be one of the most powerful cars in the world with a total output of 2,500 hp (1,864 kW).

“Aeon heralds a new dawn in hypercar production, with personalization at the forefront. Each vehicle is individually tailored to its owner to create an unparalleled bond. Our launch concept allows customers to fully customize the interior of the vehicle. This sets us apart from other suppliers worldwide and ensures that each vehicle is truly unique,” said Aljoša Tušek.

The Aeon V8 PHEV weighs 1,480 kilograms, which means that it weighs the same as a modern Volkswagen Golf. This car has a power-to-weight ratio of 1.3:1, and will have 1,930 hp (1,420 kW).

Source: Tushek

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1986 Aston Martin Virage Coupe Prototype sold for £287,500 GBP

At the 1988 Birmingham Motor Show, Aston Martin presented the Aston Martin Virage as a replacement for its V8 models. It was produced between 1989–2000 and 2011–2012. year, and it is less known that two years earlier the British luxury automobile manufacturer produced a unique Aston Martin Virage Coupe Prototype (DB2034) based on the Aston Martin Lagonda. This one of a kind car was recently sold for £287,500.

The body of this model has been shortened to give it a two-door design similar to classic cars like the Ferrari 400. It is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 engine paired with a five-speed ZF manual transmission. It was Aston Martin’s attempt to produce a competitor to the Porsche 964 Turbo and BMW 850i of the 1990s.

At the beginning of 1990, the company gave the ‘green light’ and agreed to completely rebuild the car to full customer specification. The chassis was rebuilt, and the suspension was replaced with components intended for the Virage production model. Acceleration is improved while top speed is reduced to around 150 mph. In February 1993, a new Virage engine was installed.

Source: Bonhams

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1986 Aston Martin Virage Coupe Prototype sold for £287,500 GBP
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2024 Ford Bronco for the Chinese market

Everyone knows that China is a big market, but also the country where production costs much less than in most developed countries. Chinese manufacturers continue to conquer Europe, leaving room in the domestic market for other companies that move production to Asia. Ford is one of them, and its legendary Ford Bronco will be produced in China from 2024, only for the domestic market.

The Bronco is already available in China where 80,000 units were sold in the first half of this year at a price of 96,000-165,000 USD (700,000-1.2 million yuan). The price is high, and some research suggests that the model made in China could cost 41,200 USD (300,000 yuan). That would be good for Ford, which would become more competitive in the market.

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed photos of two five-door Broncos, which could be an indication that there will be no three-door variants on the Chinese market. The vehicles shown also have two types of wheels, different bumpers and extended fenders, which lead to different equipment kits.

It seems that the Chinese Bronco will be similar in size to the American model. That means a length of 4,800-4,825 mm, a width of 2,070 mm and a height of 1,990 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm. Local media claim that the cabin of the Chinese model will be the same as that of the American one. However, since production will start next year, certain design changes can be expected.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Bronco will be powered by a turbocharged 2.3L engine with 275 hp (202 Kw) and 336 lb-ft (455 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the US model is powered by a 2.3L EcoBoost with 300 hp (221 kW) and 325 lb-ft (441 Nm) of torque. It will be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, instead of the 7-speed manual and 10-speed automatic available in the US.

Source: Ford

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2024 Ford Bronco for the Chinese market