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2017 Ferrari 488 GTB crashed after only 3 kilometers

Car accidents happen all the time, but some of them are more unfortunate than others. One such happened recently in the UK when the owner of a 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB smashed his car after just 3 kilometers.

Exactly how the accident happened is not known. According to the published photos, the car hit the protective fence and ended up on the roadside due to the force of the impact. The headlights are broken, the bonnet is bent, damage is also visible on the front bumper, the front part of the wheel arches, while the rest of the car is intact.

Police said no one was injured in the crash, except perhaps the driver’s ego. By the way, Ferrari is painted in Rosso Corsa color, and so far it has had two owners. It is equipped with a Carbon package that includes carbon components and a slightly higher price, while it has 21,565 kilometers on the odometer.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is powered by a 3.9-liter V8 engine with 661 hp (493 kW) and 561 lb-ft (761 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in about 3 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

Source: Carscoops

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2023 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe

The second generation Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe is currently in the testing phase. The new photos show a test model on the Nürburgring Nordschleife that was brought in a truck in order to hide the design of the new model as much as possible.

The car is covered with camouflage, so it is difficult to see the exact details. It is assumed that the design will be reminiscent of the SL Roadster, which Mercedes revived under AMG in late 2021, but with some revolutionary design details. Anyway, it is certain that each model will have its own audience that will enjoy the driving experience, claims Mercedes.

When it comes to the drivetrain, there is no accurate information. The entry GT 53 should be powered by a 4.0L biturbo V8 engine with 470 hp (350 kW) and 512 lb-ft (694 Nm) of torque, like the Mercedes-AMG SL, which is enough to accelerate to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km / h). The more powerful version of the GT 63 should have 577 hp (430 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, which is enough to reach 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km / h).

Recently, spy photos from the snowy roads of the north were published where the capabilities of the new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe were tested.

Source: Automedia

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Toyota GR Corolla

After GR Yaris, Toyota and Gazoo Racing used the same recipe and created the long-awaited GR Corolla that will delight fans of pure C-segment sports cars.

The car is equipped with aluminum doors and bonnet. With the Circuit Edition package comes a carbon roof, but also Torsen differentials with a mechanically limited lock. Price and performance data have not yet been released, and the first copies should arrive in showrooms in the second half of the year. Unfortunately, the car will not be offered in Europe.

Under the hood will be an upgraded 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine (G16E-GTS) with 300 hp (221 kW) @ 6,500 rpm and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque. The same Gazoo Racing engine premiered at GR Yaris. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with a ‘rev-matching’ function. It is mounted on lightweight reinforced 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 235/40 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires.

For efficient braking and stopping, there are brakes with 356 mm discs (front) and 297 mm discs (rear).

Source: Toyota