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1971 LAMBORGHINI MIURA P400 S

Auction house RM Sotheby has announced the sale of the legendary 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S. During the production period, the Miura has retained its basic look with some performance improvements.

Everything is known about this car. From its appearance in the 60s until today, this legendary model is known as one of the most beautiful cars.

The Lamborghini Miura is powered by a 3.9-liter V12 engine with 365 hp at 7,000 rpm and 286 lb-ft (388 Nm) of torque. Power to the rear wheels is transmitted with a five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 6.7 seconds with a top speed of 171 mph (276 km / h).

The designer of this timeless car is Marcello Gandini. The car, which had been gathering dust for four decades after the accident, was restored by Beckman Metal Works. With independent suspension and an aggressive stance, the Miura was the future of high performance.

From 1971 until this day, the car had three owners and the first was an Iranian student. With just under 16,000 miles (26,000 kilometers) driven, according to the odometer, the Miura has original Pirelli GR70VR15 Cinturato CN73 tires and a PPG paint label.

Only 50 copies have been made, and this is one of them (chassis 4761). The Lamborghini Miura is offered at a price between 1.8 and 2 million dollars, without reserves.

Source: RM Sotheby

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BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupé

MotoGP has a new Safety Car. It is an electric BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupé that will debut at the MotoE Championship race in Austria.

BMW will use this race to present this all-electric model, which is expected to hit the market in November. The car is painted in matte gray with fluorescent green graphics and a light strip on the roof. BMW’s M department has installed an improved chassis, a new braking system, and improved vehicle aerodynamics.

BMW M CEO, Markus Flasch said: “While the production version of the four-door Gran Coupé will hit the market in the autumn, our fans can enjoy its world premiere at the racetrack this summer. There could not be a more appropriate safety car for MotoE than the BMW i4 M50 – pure performance, fully-electric. We are looking forward to the premiere in Spielberg. ”

The new all-electric BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupé is powered by two electric motors. The engines are mounted on the front and rear axles, with a total power of 546 hp and 586 lb-ft (795 Nm) of torque. With all-wheel drive, the i4 M50 Gran Coupé reaches 62 mph in less than 4 seconds with a top speed of 139 mph (225 km / h). The car is equipped with an 83.9 kWh battery that provides a range of 317 miles (510 kilometers).

Speaking of price, the new BMW all-electric model will cost around $ 83,000 (70,000 euros).

Source: BMW

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Hennessey Exorcist 30th Anniversary Edition based on Exorcist Camaro ZL1

Since 1991, Hennessey has set high standards for high-speed car performance. Celebrating 30 years of existence, the company decided to produce a limited number of Hennessey Exorcist 30th Anniversary Edition.

The Hennessey Exorcist is based on the Exorcist Camaro ZL1. It is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 1,000 hp at 6,500 rpm and 883 lb-ft (1,200 Nm) of torque at 4,500 rpm. Accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in 2.1 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h). Exorcist achieves this performance thanks to its high-flow supercharger and air induction system.

“The Exorcist is the epitome of the American Muscle car and has the off-the-line performance to embarrass almost any car on the planet. We’ve been making fast cars faster since 1991, with our 30th Anniversary Exorcist pools all we know into one ferocious supercar slayer, ”said company founder and CEO John Hennessey.

Hennessey will only produce 30 copies for the 30th anniversary. Each copy will have an anniversary logo and a numbered Anniversary Edition chassis. The logo will be located on the front flanks, behind the front wheels.

This Anniversary Edition of the Camaro costs $ 135,000, and the price includes the Exorcist Camaro ZL1 with upgraded performance. The car comes with a two-year or 24,000 mile warranty.

Source: Hennessey