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Honda Civic Type R sets a new lap time record in Australia

While we await the introduction of the new Honda Civic Type R, the current Civic Type R continues to break records on circuit tracks around the world in the class of front-wheel drive cars.

After achieving the best lap times on the tracks of Europe and Japan, the Civic Type R also set the best lap times on the Australian track The Bend Motorsport Park. This time the standard version and the Limited Edition were used.

The car was driven by Tony D’Alberto who, with a standard Type R, covered a 4.95-kilometer lap in 2 minutes and 13.251 seconds. The Civic Type R is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with 306 hp (228 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 169 mph (272 km / h).

After that, Tony D’Alberto, driving the lighter Limited Edition version, covered the same distance in 2 minutes and 12.260 seconds. This model is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo inline-four engine with 306 hp (228 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 169 mph (272 km / h).

For the biggest challenge, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Honda will not use the current but the new generation Civic Type R which will soon have its premiere.

Source: Honda

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Porsche 911 Turbo Study

California-based Singer has so far offered wealthy customers around the world restored and modified Porsche 911 Coupé and Targa based on the Porsche 964 Series. They are powered by air-cooled 6-cylinder boxer engines without turbochargers. Now, Singer will present its first reimagined turbocharged Porsche 911 Turbo Study.

The inspiration for this model was the legendary Porsche 930 Turbo with a turbocharger. Each car will be made according to the wishes and needs of the future owner, like the example in the photos. The car is painted in Wolf Blue, and is equipped with improved suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes. Inside, sports electrically adjustable seats are upholstered in leather, and there are also wood, cork and granite accents.

After numerous tests, the Porsche 911 Turbo Study will premiere in late June. It is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, and Singer says it will have around 450 hp (330 kW). Power will be transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. AWD will also be available as an option.

There is currently a lot of interest in this model, which surprised Stinger. So far, 70 orders have been received. Also, Stinger did not say how much Turbo Study will cost.

Source: Singer

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Starman, where are you?

You may remember Starman, the doll Elon Musk sent into space in the Tesla Roadster. It was the beginning of SpaceX’s success and a new way to spread the message that one day humans will travel to distant planets.

You may be wondering, where is he at the moment? Well, thanks to Whereisroadster.com, we can find out his position in space. It is currently moving towards Mars, at a speed of at least 27,000 km / h. The current position is as much as 377 million kilometers from Earth and about 320 million kilometers from Mars.

When it comes to the condition of the car, it is not good. Scientists believe that due to radiation, all materials disintegrated, such as leather seats, glass or plastic. The only thing that could withstand high levels of radiation are aluminum parts. The cameras stopped working a long time ago. So far, Starman has completed about 2,6284 orbits around the Sun since launch.

If you are interested in more information, visit Whereisroadster.com.

Source: Whereisroadster