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Honda announces all-electric Prelude by 2028

Two decades ago, Honda introduced the last edition of its Prelude model, and now it is widely rumored that a new generation could soon hit the market.

The last edition was a two-door sports coupe and one of the most exciting cars from the Japanese brand. However, the return of old names has become popular recently, such as the Toyota Supra and Acura Integra. So there is hope for the return of the Honda Prelude as well, and the information was published by the Japanese magazine Best Car Web.

Also, Best Car Web states that Honda may introduce two new electric cars, as hinted at by a recently published teaser. Better experts believe that these could be the successors of the Prelude, but also of the Honda NSX model (also called Acura NSX in North America, China and Kuwait). However, Honda says that the two electric cars will be “special and flagship models” and will be sold on the global market. In addition to the electric models shown in the teaser, Honda said that its primary plan for this decade is the North American, Chinese and Japanese markets.

The current generation Honda NSX is powered by a 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine with 600hp (441 kW) and 492 lb-ft (667Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 9-speed dual-clutch transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 2.9 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 191 mph (307 km/h).

Source: Honda

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2023 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition

Bentley is a luxury brand that always cares about tradition and heritage, but is also an industry leader when it comes to sustainability. The company’s intention is to become carbon neutral by the end of the decade, and the new Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition should be a leader in fulfilling that goal.

Creamy white color adorns the car, which represents a combination of craftsmanship and environmentally friendly practices. Customers will be able to choose from 60 body colors. It is equipped with a set of 22-inch ten-spoke wheels with Pale Brodgar details.

Inside, the luxurious cabin features 22-way heated and cooled front seats, while Odyssean edition plaques are found on the door sills. Also, customers can choose from five leather specifications, combining different leather colors with light and airy linen upholstery. Touring specification provides a range of driver assistance systems, including lane keeping, traffic assist and adaptive cruise control.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine combined with an electric motor delivering a total of 456 hp (335 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with an 18 kWh battery that provides a range of 28 miles (45 km). It reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 158 mph (254 km/h).

Bentley will produce only 70 examples of this model and production will start in the first quarter of 2023.

Source: Bentley

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Special Porsche 911 climbed to the top of the volcano

Porsche intends to present the off-road 911 (992) in the coming period, and the prototype is currently in the testing phase. To test the capabilities of the prototype in extreme conditions, a team of engineers and drivers went with two test prototypes to Chile. The destination was Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano in the world.

The South American wilderness was an ideal choice. In some moments, the use of shovels was unavoidable, and the temperature dropped to -30 degrees Celsius. However, the harshness of nature was not enough to stop the cars from their goal, the top of the volcano.

Porsche has equipped both prototypes with off-road tires for extreme conditions behind which a modified suspension is hidden, and the floor of the car is raised 350 millimeters from the ground. In order to meet safety requirements, Porsche equipped the cars with roll cages, carbon fiber seats and harnesses. There is also lightweight Aramid fiber underbody protection to allow sliding over rocks.

After success with road and racing cars, Porsche turns to extreme terrains. “Testing our theories means finding the harshest possible environments to see if they work – and on the highest volcano in the world, we succeeded,” said Michael Rösler, Director of the complete vehicle 911 Model line. Porsche also said that the prototype will not be made for the road.

When it comes to the powertrain, Porsche opted for a turbocharged 3.0L 6-cylinder engine with 443 hp (330 kW) 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. The engine is paired with the original seven-speed manual transmission.

Source: Porsche