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MG CyberX SUV Concept

Chinese-owned company, MG Motor, has unveiled its new vehicle, the CyberX electric SUV. It is a new concept model from the Cyber ​​series, while the production version will be presented later.

The car was designed by Jozef Kaban who previously worked on the development of some models of Audi, Škoda, Bugatti, BMW, Rolls-Royce. The CyberX is 4.3 meters long and has a boxy profile with a clean, minimalist surface. It is equipped with pop-up headlights located on the hood above a full-length LED line, boxy wheel arches, massive tires and has a high ground clearance. Some parts are reminiscent of already known models, such as the glass on the Land Cruiser Series 300. Its size allows it to be positioned in the upper part of the subcompact segment in Europe. The company did not reveal the interior design.

MG is still keeping a lot of things secret, and some rumors suggest that the car could be built on SAIC’s new E3 platform, which means it will be an all-electric car.

The launch date of the production car is not known, but MG has announced that the CyberX will be available in the domestic market as well as in Australia and Europe, which is becoming the main market for Chinese electric cars.

Source: Autocar

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MG CyberX SUV Concept
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Land Rover Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top

For those who love to soak up the sun and hit the beach, Land Rover Classic has introduced a car with old-school charm, the Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top.

The car is based on the Defender 90, which was produced between 2012 and 2016, and is available in 49 body colours. It is equipped with a fabric roof available in Black, Dark Khaki, Navy and Sand, additional tie-down points for greater roof security at higher speeds, while the side and rear sections can be unzipped and rolled up. An optional Bikini Top is also available that is installed only above the driver and front passenger.

Land Rover Classic also offers exterior customization of the car including the front grille, door handles, and bonnet lettering, as well as interior customization available in five single-tone and eight two-tone leather options, from Liberty Blue to Garnet. Customers can also choose a custom surfboard rack, as well as a built-in wine cooler.

The Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top is equipped with Alcon brakes and an upgraded suspension with Eibach stabilizers, Bilstein shock absorbers and springs. 16-inch steel wheels with mud tires are standard, but it is also possible to choose 18-inch wheels in black or Limestone.

When it comes to the powertrain, under the bonnet is a 5.0-liter V8 engine with 411 hp and 515 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in around 6 seconds with a top speed of 171 km/h.

Speaking of price, the Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top costs 195,000 pounds (228,424 euros) in the UK.

Source: Land Rover Classic

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Land Rover Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top
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Brabus B53 700 based on the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid

Last month, Mercedes presented its most powerful station wagon in the fleet, the E53 Hybrid, and Brabus has already prepared a customization program (B53 700) that makes this car more powerful and exclusive.

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid arrived as a replacement for the E63 model, with the same power but lower fuel consumption. It is powered by a 3.0-L inline 6-cylinder biturbo engine (449 hp and 560 Nm of torque) combined with an electric motor for a total power of 612 hp and 750 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.

However, to take the car’s performance to the next level, Brabus has installed a new front spoiler to minimize front axle lift and increase driving stability at high speeds, additions to the front daytime running lights, four rounded black titanium/carbon tailpipes with a diameter of 90 millimeters at the rear, accents on the fender sides, and a rear spoiler for additional downforce at high speeds. All exterior components are made of high-quality PUR plastic. There are also height-adjustable sports springs that allow the vehicle to be lowered by between 15 and 30 millimeters, which makes the handling even more dynamic.

The interior can be produced in different variants according to the individual wishes of the vehicle owner. Options include stainless steel door sills in two different versions: one with a white illuminated BRABUS logo, the other in a variant in which the BRABUS lettering is illuminated in 64 different colors analogous to the standard ambient lighting, countless colors and various quilting patterns created with maximum precision, carbon or aluminum pedal pads, high-quality BRABUS velor covers with black nubuck edges and silver piping and stitching in the footwell and trunk.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is still powered by the same hybrid system but with 700 hp and 850 Nm of torque, which is enough to accelerate the approximately 2.3-ton sedan from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 280 km/h. The increase in power is achieved thanks to an additional control unit adapted to the electronic engine.

This customization program is compatible with the sedan and wagon. For the sedan, Brabus has prepared Monoblock Z wheels measuring 9Jx21 at the front and 10.5Jx21 at the rear, while the wagon is fitted with Monoblock M ‘PLATINUM EDITION’ wheels in the same dimensions. The high-performance tires in the dimensions 265/35 ZR 21 and 305/30 ZR 21 are supplied by BRABUS tire technology partners Continental and Hankook.

Source: Brabus

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Brabus B53 700 based on the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid