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Mansory Pugnator based on the Ferrari Purosangue

Mansory is one of the best tuners of luxury cars and supercars, and even the best sometimes make a mistake. That could be said of the company’s latest work based on the Ferrari Purosangue, the Mansory Pugnator.

In September 2022, Ferrari revealed its first SUV, the Purosangue, with which the Maranello-based company sought to attract first-time buyers and younger people. However, Mansory has focused its work more on those with deep pockets. The Pugnator (a name derived from the Latin word for “competitor”) is equipped with a Vermillion Red carbon fiber bodykit, which includes larger intakes on the front bumper that significantly increase downforce on the front axle, wheel arch extensions, fender vents, massive side grilles and fake rear door intakes. At the rear, there is a massive diffuser with four exhaust pipes, a rear grille and a massive rear wing. There are also plenty of fins, creases and air intakes, giving the Pugnator a muscular look.

The interior is upholstered in ivory leather with contrasting red details and carbon inserts. The seats, armrests and door panels have a new perforated pattern, while aluminum pedals, quilted floor mats and Mansory badging are fitted. Also, the tuner offers numerous customization options.

When it comes to the powertrain, Mansory increased the power of the naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine to 755 hp (555 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque by remapping the ECU unit, installing a new exhaust system with flap control and sports catalysts. That’s a significant increase in power compared to the Purosangue, which has 715 hp (526 kW) and 528 lb-ft (716 Nm) of torque. The car sits on new 22″ and 23″ FC.5 one-piece forged wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.

The price of the Mansory Pugnator is not known.

Source: Mansory

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Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot enables autonomous driving up to 95 km/h

From 2025, all new Mercedes-Benz models with level 3 autonomous driving will, thanks to new software, be able to drive independently at speeds of up to 95 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz announced that the software update is free, and the prices of the new models will not change. When that happens, Mercedes-Benz cars will be the fastest cars in the world homologated with a level 3 autonomous driving system.

“Soon it will be possible to enable autonomous driving up to 95 km/h in current traffic under certain conditions on the German highway. With the help of this system, our customers can use their time more efficiently. Mercedes-Benz is once again setting standards in the industry and is constantly paving the way for autonomous driving.” said Markus Schafer, member of the Board of Management of the Mercedes-Benz Group.

Currently, the manufacturer is waiting for a certificate from the German authorities for the Drive Pilot autonomous driving system, which is available as an option for the S and EQS class, and costs 5,950 euros.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz may discontinue the GLC Coupe and GLE Coupe

In recent years, Mercedes-Benz has started to reduce the number of models in its range in order to focus more on profitable ones. German media recently published information that the company is considering giving up the SUV coupe segment, so the GLC Coupe and GLE Coupe models could be merged into one model or could be completely discontinued.

The GLC Coupe and GLE Coupe currently account for between 10 and 15 percent of global sales of the parent models on which they are based – the GLC and GLE. This is not the result they were expecting at Mercedes-Benz, so some members of the management are increasingly advocating for the discontinuation of the SUV coupe variant at the end of production of the current generations, referring to poor sales results. However, some are not very radical, so they believe that the chance of these models lies in merging.

In the next two years, the Mercedes-Benz SUV GLC EV should arrive on the market, and according to current information, it is very certain that this model will not be offered as a coupe.

For some models it is already too late and the decision is final. Unprofitable models such as the A-Class Sedan, CLA and B-Class will be permanently withdrawn after the end of production of the current generations.

Source: Handelsblatt