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1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet is for sale

After the end of WWII, Porsche introduced its first production car, the 356, which was produced in four versions until 1965. In the mid-50s, Porsche started producing the second version of this model, the 356A, which was offered until 1959, when it was replaced by the 356B version with a T5 body type. 21,045 cars left the production line and one of them, the 1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet is up for auction.

This 356A is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with dual downdraft carburetors paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-series Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

The car is finished in black, is well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a Ruetter body, a black soft top with a matching boot cover as well as dual side mirrors, a rear luggage rack with leather fasteners, polished side spears and rocker panel trim, and body-color bumpers with overriders and integrated exhaust outlets at the rear , Koni shocks at the rear and four-wheel hydraulic drums.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the door panels and upper part of the dash. In front of the driver are a two-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 52,076 km (~32k miles). Additional equipment includes belts on the front seats, squareweave carpets covered with black rubber floor linings, Blaupunkt push-button radio and a passenger grab handle, and a gold ASI plate is mounted on the right kick panel.

In 2023, the car was serviced, which included rebuilding the dual carburetors, replacing the fuel pump and cleaning the fuel tank.

This 356A convertible is now offered on dealer consignment in North Carolina with refurbishment photos, import paperwork, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and transferable New York State registration.

The auction ends on April 26 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $50,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet is up for auction
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First all-electric Range Rover

In 1970 British Leyland launched the first generation of 4×4 luxury SUV, the Range Rover. Since then, 54 years have passed, and five generations of this model have been produced, and now the time has come for the British company to present its first all-electric Range Rover.

After testing in desert conditions, the car is currently on the snowy roads of the north, where it faces temperatures of minus 40º Celsius in the Arctic zone. In the same conditions, new traction and braking control systems were tested, and the British car company announced that the electric Range Rover will be built on the MLA platform and based on an 800-volt system.

This model should be the British manufacturer’s response to the all-electric Mercedes G-Class revealed at the beginning of the year. At first glance, without camouflage, the electric SUV shares the same design with models powered by internal combustion engines.

When it comes to the powertrain, there are no details yet, but rumors say that an unknown number of electric motors will deliver around 500 hp (373 kW). This means that the SUV will not be far behind the current Range Rover in terms of power. As a reminder, the Range Rover is powered by a 4.4-liter biturbo V8 engine with 530 hp (395 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque.

The date and place of the official debut of the first all-electric Range Rover is currently unknown.

Source: Land Rover

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First all-electric Range Rover
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Smart Concept #5

The German automotive marque Smart is known as a manufacturer of small city cars, but even small ones eventually become big. This is how this company announced the presentation of Concept #5 of its largest and most spacious car for the Beijing Motor Show 2024.

Designed with slightly sharper lines compared to previous Smart models, the Concept #5 with its size takes a place between the other two German cars Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLB, which is not accidental because Smart cars are designed by the Mercedes design studio.

This premium mid-size SUV is built for all-terrain adventure. There for, it is equipped with off-road tires, underbody protection, roof racks with integrated LED lights and ropes on the hood, which is not the final list of equipment. The production model is expected to have higher ground clearance and a retractable rear step for roof access.

Concept #5 is the most spacious model of the German company equipped with four heated and ventilated seats and a footrest and integrated airbags. Additional equipment includes a digital instrument cluster and two OLED screens for the infotainment system, stellar ambient lighting in the doors, a portable speaker located on the center console and a glass bottom of the trunk.

It should also be noted that the car has the potential to integrate AI technology that allows passengers to participate in entertaining conversations with a virtual assistant, who will provide answers to almost any possible question.

When it comes to the powertrain, the SUV will be powered by two electric motors and will have all-wheel drive. It is believed to use Geely’s SEA platform, and will use 800V architecture instead of 400V technology. It will be equipped with a 100 kWh battery that will provide a range of 549 km. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 15 minutes.

We will have more information on April 25, when the official premiere will be held.

Source: Smart

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Smart Concept #5