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Audi RSQ8-R

ABT Sportsline tuned the Audi RS Q8 making it a real beast. Although the Audi RS Q8 is one of the fastest SUVs, ABT has shown that this car can do more. This is the Audi RSQ8-R.

Only 125 units will be produced for the 125th anniversary of ABT Sportsline. The car has an aerodynamic body kit with carbon components including front, side and rear accessories, side mirrors, air vents on the extended fenders. The RS Q8 comes with 23-inch GR black rims and 295/35 tires.

The power of the 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine has been increased from 600 hp (441 kW) and 800 Nm of torque and now stands at 740 hp (544 kW) and 920 Nm of torque. Additional power is achieved thanks to the ABT Engine Control unit and a specially designed intercooler. The RSQ8-R accelerates from 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds which is 0.4 seconds faster than the standard RS Q8, and the top speed is 195 mph.

The RSQ8-R has a new suspension and a stainless steel exhaust system with four 102 mm pipe ends. The ABT steering wheel has been upgraded. The armrest, center console and ABT seat refinement have been revised.

The price of the car is $ 114,000 and the upgrade costs are € 69,900 EUR ($ 84,000).

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DS4 Coming In The Fourth Quarter Of 2021

DS Automobiles has introduced its new DS4 model. Sales of this model are expected in the fourth quarter of 2021. The car comes as Standard, Crossback and Performance Line.

The DS4 is similar to the previous model. At the front are matrix LEDs, which together with a set of daytime running lights contain 98 light emitting diodes. Compared to the previous model, the DS4 features a set of pop-out door handles instead of the hidden handles found on the previous model.

The car is larger than its predecessor and comes with 20-inch wheels with aero inserts that mimic the concept of the DS Aero Sport Lounge.

The interior is dominated by Alcantara and Nappa leather. The DS4 features a 690-watt Focal sound system, built-in air purifier, augmented reality for a 21-inch head-up display. There’s also a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system as well as a 5.0-inch touchscreen on the center console. The DS4 offers 430 liters of luggage space.

The DS4 comes with several different engine versions such as 128, 178 and 222 hp PureTech petrol engines, 128 hp BlueHDi diesel and a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid (E-TENSE). The E-TENSE has a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol engine and an electric engine that combined to produce 222 hp. The electric motor gives the car a range of 31 miles. All engines come with an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard.

Source: DS Automobiles

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McLaren 765LT

German tuner company Novitec has unveiled a new project, the McLaren 765LT. It is the successor to the McLaren 675LT model.

Three tuning stages are available, the most powerful of which is Performance Stage 2. The 765LT is powered by a 4.0-liter eight-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine that produces 855 hp and 662 lb-ft of torque. Impressive power is achieved by the car thanks to the plug-and-play N-Tronic control unit, which adjusts the ignition and fuel injection and modifies the electronic pressure control. The car accelerates from 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph.

Novitec has installed a new high-performance Inconel exhaust system. The car got new springs which reduced the height of the car by 0.79 inches (20mm). The McLaren 765LT comes with MC3 20-inch and 21-inch forged wheels with Vossen, available in 72 colors.

The McLaren 765LT offers many visual enhancements from carbon fiber such as headlight inserts, carbon fiber rocker panels, air intakes, roof scoop, vented front bonnet and more.

Source: Novitec