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Chevrolet Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype

Eric Warren, head of GM’s global auto racing programs, said the company has no intention of abandoning its proven V8 engines in NASCAR, but is actively testing new technologies that could influence Chevrolet’s future electric car production. The Chevrolet Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype is one of the platforms.

The Blazer EV.R NASCAR was unveiled to the public ahead of the Daytona 500 and is similar to the production Blazer EV SS, but with a more aggressive design. The car was tested in real-world conditions at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina. Justin Allgaier, Team Chevy driver and 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, was behind the wheel. He said the prototype is being used by developers to learn how to tune regenerative braking, which has a big impact on braking zones and cornering balance.

The car is powered by three six-phase electric motors with a combined output of 1,300 horsepower at up to 15,000 rpm. It features a 78 kWh liquid-cooled battery, NASCAR Next Gen chassis and suspension, programmable all-wheel drive, and Goodyear Racing Eagle tires.

Also, the Blazer EV SS is coming to showrooms soon. It’s powered by a dual-motor system with 615 hp (459 kW) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and has a range of 300 miles. The starting price is $62,490.

Source: Chevrolet

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Maserati MC20 Cielo and Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 in U-Drag race

Italian car manufacturers like to say that their cars are the best, especially if they are supercars, and one way to solve the dilemma is U-Drag races. This time the Maserati MC20 Cielo took to the line with the Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06.

In U-Drags, cars race on a quarter-mile drag, before they hit the brakes, do a 180, and power back to start/finish. The video was released on the Edmunds Cars YouTube channel, and the drivers were Alistair Weaver and Jonathan Elfalan.

The Maserati MC20 Cielo is powered by a 3.0-L V6 twin-turbo engine with 621 hp (457 kW) and 538 lb-ft (728 Nm) of torque, mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. That’s enough power to push a 1,814 kg car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in about 3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h).

Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 is powered by a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 670 hp (499 kW) at 8,400 rpm and 459 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear axle. The mass of the car is 1,685 kg.

In the first race, the Corvette Z06 had a better start, crossing the 1/4 mile first, and even increased the distance to the start/finish. After that, the drivers switched cars. In the second race, we again saw a better start of the Corvette Z06, better braking and a faster return to the finish line.

More horsepower and faster acceleration proved crucial in this showdown.

Source: Edmunds Cars via Youtube

2024 Porsche 911 S/T for sale

The Porsche 911 S/T is the lightest 911 of its generation, and only 1,963 units were produced. One of them is for sale, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross to help with the California wildfire relief efforts.

This car is owned by Porsche Cars North America, part of the PCNA in-house fleet, and is the only one in the U.S. that still has no buyer. It is the 1,919th example produced with only 956 miles (1,500 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloguing.

The Porsche 911 S/T is equipped with the optional Heritage Design Package and personal start number 60, commemorating 60 years of the Porsche 911. It is painted in stunning Shore Blue Metallic, an exclusive color for this package, and it is decorated with wheels in the color Ceramica, classic style Porsche crest on the front, on the central caps of the wheels, the steering wheel, the headrests, and the car key, underscoring the historic roots of the 911 S/T. There are also a number of options that further enhance its enthusiast appeal and touring capability, such as the front axle lift system, which provides greater ground clearance at the touch of a button to navigate speed bumps or driveways, and an extended range 23.7-gallon fuel tank, auto-dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor, rear Park Assist, and the BOSE Surround Sound audio system.

Inside, the bucket seats are covered in Classic Cognac leather with black pinstripes, while two-tone semi-aniline leather trim in Black/Classic Cognac covers the rest of the interior. The roof lining is in perforated Dinamica, and other elements from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur round out the package.

The auction will be held on February 18-20, and the car comes with an owner’s manual pouch signed by Andreas Preuninger, Director of the GT model line at Porsche.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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