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Forze IX – the fastest Hydrogen Racing Car

March 27, 2021 M.K.

Although EV sales are growing, Hyundai in collaboration with Forze Hydrogen Racing has created the fastest EV on fuel cells. It is a Forze IX race car with an alternative type of zero-emission fuel.

Weighing 3,307-pound (1,500 kg), the Forze IX reaches a top speed of 186 mph (300 km / h) thanks to 805 hp and all-wheel drive. Maximum power is provided by two fuel cell systems. It will accelerate from 0-62 mph in less than three seconds. The Forze IX is expected to be the fastest fuel cell race car.

“Forze is an exciting team made up of some of the brightest young minds, and with a proven pedigree of bringing fuel cell mobility to the race track. Hyundai is delighted to enter into this partnership with Forze. By drawing on our leadership in fuel cell mobility and Forze’s ambition to take hydrogen to the next level, together we will push the boundaries of what’s possible in the development of zero-emissions racing. “
Tyrone Johnson, Head of Vehicle Development at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center.

Source: Hyundai

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BMW i4 With 523 HP

March 17, 2021 M.K.

Although BMW was expected to reveal its new electric car in mid-summer, the i4 arrived earlier.

Without enough data, the production version looks almost identical to the Concept i4. The exterior looks reveal a connection to the next-generation 4 Series Gran Coupe.

Rear doors with redesigned handles not only change the look of the side profile but also improve aerodynamics. This solution is not reserved only for the electric model, because the spy photos also show that there are 4 Series Gran Coupe.

BMW keeps a lot of it a secret for now, but said the i4 will produce 523 hp (M Performance). It will reach 62 mph (100 km / h) in 4 seconds and thanks to the battery it will be able to reach 590 km per WLTP or 483 km per EPA.

More details will be known soon.

Source: BMW

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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series With 1,111 HP

March 16, 2021 M.K.

The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is a new Opus project. As if the standard model and all its upgrades were not enough, Opus decided to go further and take this Black Series model to a higher level.

It is a model with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 1,111 hp. As a reminder, the standard Mercedes AMG GT delivers 456 hp. All this has been achieved thanks to better turbochargers, a modification of the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and the addition of specially forged pistons, and a modification of the fuel system.

There is also a slightly cheaper performance kit, thanks to which the GT Black Series has 1,001 hp.

In order to achieve maximum traction, Opus limited torque to a minimum. Custom light wheels as well as a range of aerodynamic accessories are also available.