Porsche 911 Sport Classic Caught Testing

Posted on December 22, 2021 by admin

Our spy photographers caught the upcoming Porsche 911 Sport Classic out for a new testing session on the public roads of Germany. As you can see the car is missing most of the camouflage which means the testing sessions are pretty much done, and all that is left is mostly fine tuning.

The prototype follows the design lines of the 911 models, but there will be a few distinctive features. First one is of course that little ducktail at the back – a signature of the Sport Classic models. The 911 Sport Classic will also feature a double bubble roof and the lines of the special hood will match perfectly the lines of the roof.

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The only camouflage we can see on this prototype is some tape around the sides of the ducktail spoiler and in the middle of the rear light arrangement.

As for the engine, rumors suggest the 911 Sport Classic will get the same engine as the 911 GTS: a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six that delivers 480 horsepower
and 420 pound-feet of torque.

Rumors suggest Porsche will only build 2,000 units of the 911 Sport Classic.

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Here’s Your First Look At The 2022 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren HDK

Posted on December 22, 2021 by admin

His post says: “Ooh what is this for??? I could not possibly say… look out 2022.” Which means of course that the new SLR McLaren will make its world debut sometime next year.

For the moment we have very limited information on the new SLR McLaren, but rumors suggest it will be called HDK – High Downforce Kit. Previous rumors suggested Mercedes will build a total of 12 units, but Khoshbin’s post suggest his car will be a “one-off.” So, it is very possible that all those 12 units will be tailored to each customer’s personal taste.

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The scale model posted by Khoshbin reveals an aggressive look, with a vented hood, a massive rear wing, a large rear diffuser, bulkier side skirts, and a single-exit exhaust pipe on each side. In fact it looks quite a lot with the SLR 722 GT – the car on which rumors suggest it will be based on. If so, expect the SLR HDK to deliver more than 617 horsepower – the power of the SLR 722 GT.

One thing is for sure, all 12 units were spoken for, so there is no hope you could get one.

Source: thesupercarblog

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After 5 Years, the Mercedes-AMG One Finally Goes Into Production

Posted on October 16, 2021 by admin

Delays and More Delays – the AMG One Has Felt Like A Lost Cause

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Six months after announcing the Project One’s goal of decimating the Nürburgring and every car that’s ever ventured onto it, it finally received a name. The Project one simply became the AMG One. But, here comes the trouble because a month after that, the AMG One was delayed until 2020. This delay stemed from AMG’s inability to adapt that F1 engine for road use while still complying with WLTP standards. Reportedly, there was also an issue with keeping the engine’s idle speed, which is some 5,000 rpm in race spec at a respectable – and smooth – 1,200 rpm.

As time went on, Mercedes and AMG released bits of information to keep the public interested, and by September 2019, we finally got to hear the AMG One in action. It actually sounded a lot like a spaceship. Suddenly, a month later,
the AMG One was delayed until 2021, something that was supposedly necessary for the same reasons as before – cost of development and difficulty making an F1 engine road worthy. Well, guess what? We’re now in the fourth-quarter of 2021 and we still don’t see the AMG One in production.

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Mercedes and AMG didn’t give up, though, as a new report from Autocar claims that the AMG One will actually entry production in 2022, some five years after we first laid eyes on the official concept. As of now, nothing else has changed. Mercedes-AMG will still build just 275 examples, each and every one of which has already been sold for some €2.27 million – about $2.6 million at current exchange rates. The One should still deliver as much as 1,200 horsepower, offer up to as much as 16 miles of all-electric range, and should top out at around 218 mph, 124 mph of which will come in just six seconds from a dead stop.

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At this point, we’re really curious to see if the One really does enter production in 2022 and, when it does, if it’ll be able to match the specs from the concept that I’ve listed above. And, just how long will it take to build all 275 units? I sure wouldn’t want to be at the bottom of that list.

Mercedes-AMG one specifications
Powertrain	1.6-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 + three F1 electric motors
Power	1,200 HP
0 to 60 mph	2.7 seconds
0 to 124 mph	6.0 seconds
Top Speed	218 mph
Electric range	16 miles

Source: Autocar

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Posted on September 26, 2021 by admin

Drivetrain & Performance

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Naturally, the high-revving 4.0-liter normally-aspirated flat-six will be even more powerful than the standard GT3, which has 503 horsepower (375 kilowatts) at 9,000 RPM and 347 pound-feet (470 Nm) at 6,100 RPM. In the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the 4.0-liter flat-six will produce between 540 and 580 horsepower. Torque is expected to be around 347 to 369 pound-feet (470 – 500 Nm).

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS has always been the closest thing to a street-legal track weapon.

Since lap times are what counts on a racetrack, the GT3 RS will come with the PDK gearbox only.

Nevertheless, it is expected to be slightly quicker to 62 mph (100 km/h) than the “normal” 911 GT3’s 3.4-second (3.9 with the manual) time. However, the extra aero bits might create more drag, thus slowing the car down at high speeds. On the other side, this will, no doubt, result in better lateral acceleration, thus allowing the rear-engine track weapon to carry a lot more speed through the corners.

Design

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The Porsche 911 GT3 RS has always been the closest thing to a racecar for the road. Essentially, it pretty much is one. As with other generations before it, the most obvious thing is the crazy aero. Gigantic air vents in the front hood and a rear wing stolen from a Porsche racecar. And all of that in combination with a wide body.

Although there’s still a lot of camouflage, we can tell that, just like previous 911 GT3 RS models, the 992 will have additional air extractors on the front and rear fenders. The most distinctive feature is the even bigger bi-plane rear wing with swan necks.

Price

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We know that the Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS will be more expensive than the regular 911 GT3, just like it has always been. We know that the regular 992 GT3 starts at $143,600 in the U.S. and €167,518 in Europe. If we use the European prices for the previous generations, we can get an idea of how much more the GT3 RS will cost.

In Europe, the 991.2 GT3 RS had a starting price of €195,137, while the regular GT3 cost €152,416. With this in mind, we can expect the 992 GT3 RS to cost around €205,000 in Europe and $195,000 in the US.

Conclusion

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With the latest 991 GT3 RS underway, the Porsche 992 will have a complete portfolio. That is if we don’t count the 991 GT2, which might appear in the 992’s last production year as a very limited version. Regardless, this will be the most hardcore normally-aspirated Porsche 911 and, possibly, the last one without a hybrid powertrain. With that being said, there are indications that the GT3 RS might get slightly delayed since Porsche apparently has problems with getting the engine certified for emissions. Whether that is the case, remains to be seen.

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The Mazda MX-5 Miata Will Live On Though Electrification

Posted on June 26, 2021 by admin

Keeping the Mazda MX-5 On the Roster Won’t Be So Easy

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Mazda hasn’t been nearly as aggressive as other automakers when it comes to electrifying its range. In fact, the brand’s first EV, the MX-30, isn’t even on the market yet, but is expected to launch in California sometime in the fall of 2021. We also know that the Rotary engine is supposed to serve as a range-extender (electric power generation only) for that very car, but outside of this, the brand has been rather slow to embrace electrification.

Shortly after news that the next-gen Mazda 6 would feature a new inline-six, Mazda released its electrification strategy for the next few years. That plan includes the launch of five hybrid models, five PHEVs, and three EVs between 2022 and 2025, all based on Mazda’s “Skyactive Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture.” Details beyond this were slim, and it has led some to question what will happen to the MX-5 Miata. It fights in a very tough, small niche and will be very difficult to electrify without taking away what makes it special – its lightweight, compact nature and impressive handling.

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Now, a new report from Japanese outlet Kuruma-news says that Mazda Mx-5 will only live on as either a hybrid or an EV. Shortly after that report went out, Motor 1 received confirmation from Mazda via an official statement that at least hints that the company will try to keep the car as nimble and lightweight as possible:

“Mazda is seeking to electrify the MX-5 Miata in an effort to have all models feature a form of electrification by 2030. We will work hard to make it a lightweight, affordable, open two-seater sports car in order to meet the needs of customers.”

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So, while we know the Mx-5 will likely live on, we’re not sure as to what end electrification will come into play. Making the Mx-5 all-electric would encourage other automakers to do the same with their compact sports cars, with the Porsche 718 Boxster Concept being the first that comes to mind. And Electric MX-5 could also encourage Honda to bring back the S2000 as an EV, for example, or push Toyota and Subaru to electrify the GR86 and BRZ twins.

The Downside to Electrifying the Mx-5

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There’s no denying that EVs, in general, can put down some serious performance thanks to their instantaneous torque delivery. However, the big downside is that EVs are naturally heavy and generally feature a limited range. When it comes to the MX-5, that is a very crucial thing to keep in mind since it is a lightweight and nimble car that’s also affordable.

Transforming the MX-5 into an EV would be very difficult to keep its lightweight nature intact and, since it’s so small, there’s not a lot of room for battery, which means an MX-5 EV would probably mean little range – maybe even as low as 150 miles.

Of course, that could change in the years to come with advancements in battery tech, but as things sit now, batteries are very heavy and very big, two things that don’t mix well with what the MX-5 is at its core.

Hybridization Could Be The Right Move For the Next-Gen MX-5

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Mazda’s electrification plans aren’t as ambitious as that of other automakers. By 2030, the company expects only 25-perecent of its vehicles to be all-electric with the remaining 75-percent being powering by hybridized internal combustion engines. This is a big deal because going the mild hybrid route means Mazda can cut down on the weight it needs to add since the battery pack will be much smaller. There won’t be any electric range to speak of, but this setup would also open the door for even better performance since even a small electric motor can add a considerable amount of torque to a car’s bottom line – this is exactly how Mercedes is able to scall down to a four-cylinder engine, even in the range-topping AMG versions of the new C-class.

Final Thoughts

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At this point, there’s no telling when we’ll know what Mazda is going to do for sure, but at least we can say that there’s a good chance that the MX-5 will live on until at least 2030, and probably beyond. With the current model hitting the market for the 2015 model year, there’s a good chance the next-gen model will be revealed in 2023 or 2024, and I’m willing to bet it’ll be a mild hybrid. However, that’s not to say that Mazda won’t offer at least one all-electric version of the MX-5. If the R&D is done, it might be a feasible option if there’s actually enough demand for it. Then again, some would argue that Honda bringing back the S2000 as an EV would be a horrible idea, simply because a lot of what made that car special was its engine and chassis. Will the world think the same about the MX-5? Should the car be shelved instead of going electric in the future? I guess only time will tell.

Aston Martin And Ferrari Will Square Off With Electric Sports Cars In 2025

Posted on May 31, 2021 by admin

Although both companies produce exclusive performance vehicles, they were never really considered direct competitors. When we talk about high-performance cars, Ferrari has always been a direct competitor to Lamborghini, while Aston Martin has often been pitted against what Jaguar had to offer in that segment.

Aston Martin And Ferrari Will Square Off With Electric Sports Cars In 2025
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Among them will be plug-in hybrids, mild hybrids, and EVs, which will share a platform

However, the current strategies of both companies will make them direct competitors in the EV supercar segment. Aston Martin is on the offensive, implementing its “Project Horizon”, which, by 2023, will spawn 10 new models. Many of them will be electrified, although we are being assured that they will still be internal combustion engines working in the brand’s sports cars. Among the 10 new cars, will be plug-in hybrids, mild-hybrids, as well as EVs, based on a flexible skateboard architecture, which would accommodate different body styles.

As for the Valhalla, the in-house designed 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 may be replaced by the AMG-sourced 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8. To be more specific, the Valhalla may receive a more powerful version of the hybrid powertrain, powering the Mercedes AMG GT73 4Matic. Given that Ferrari is already pushing a 1,000 horsepower in their SF90, we expect no less than the Valhalla. This still means that the Valhalla will be a hybrid and not an EV. However, the Valhalla might end up evolving into the brand’s first hyper EV, in 2025.

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This will also happen in 2025

As for Ferrari, 2025 will definitely see a fully electric Ferrari. No details are available at the moment, other than the “when”. At the same time, Ferrari was caught testing a new LaFerrari test mule, believed to be the next V-12 hybrid flagship model. Despite the direction everybody is heading, Ferrari promises that it will keep making the V-12, at least for now.

Despite rarely being uttered in the same breath, it seems Aston Martin and Ferrari are on their way to becoming competitors in the high-performance EV segment. They are already taking similar steps towards the eventual transition to electrification, while still choosing to equip their flagship models with internal combustion engines.

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Type-S (Almost) All the Things: Acura’s 2022 Product Line Leaked

Posted on June 2, 2020 by admin

Slides from an Acura dealer webinar have leaked onto the Internet, and Acura fans, take note.

While almost anything on Reddit needs to be approached with a reasonably skeptical eye – do you really think all those posts on r/relationships are real? – there are a few news nuggets to mine here.

First of all, almost all the models in the lineup, save the RDX and NSX, appear to be getting a spicier Type-S trim. That’s no shock with the NSX, since that supercar is already hot enough, but it’s mildly surprising in terms of the RDX, given the relative sportiness of Acura’s crossovers. Especially since the other crossover, the MDX, will get the Type-S treatment.

So that means the TLX and MDX will get Type-S trims, along with the “New Compact Sedan”. The MDX and New Compact Sedan will follow the TLX in the launch order. The RDX and NSX aren’t listed before 2022.

Wait, what? No ILX?

Well, we don’t know. The lack of ILX nomenclature could mean a change in name, and speculation is rampant that the Integra name could return. That could revive interest in the brand – not everyone loves alphanumeric nomenclature. Then again, whatever problems Acura may or may not have probably run deeper than just the brand’s naming convention. Too many sedans and not enough crossovers, for one thing, could be an issue. Even with the RLX now pining for the fjords.

There’s still no crossover smaller than RDX or larger than MDX on offer, you’ll notice. The webinar can be seen here.

The ILX has been mostly an afterthought over its lifetime, even though the car once offered a base powertrain that including a manual. That particular car was a blast to drive, but not luxurious enough for the brand and not as dedicated to performance as the Integra and later, the RSX.

Either name could come back, or perhaps the ILX moniker will return after all. All we know is that there will be some sort of compact sedan bearing Acura badging with a Type-S option box to check.

As for the Type-S hi-po trims, here’s the background. The Type-S concept previewed the just-shown 2021 TLX, and the Type-S version is slated to have a 3.0-liter V6 that likely makes north of 300 horsepower, along with all-wheel drive.

This lineup overall will be complete by 2022. We’ve already seen the 2021 TLX, so we know that as Jerry Seinfeld once told an unfortunate immigrant restauranteur, wheels are in motion.

We don’t have specs or other details yet. We’ve reached out to Acura for comment but have not heard back by press time.

Stay tuned. With the Detroit and New York auto shows binned for this year and L.A. an uncertainty, it’s hard to predict when the covers may lift. Virtual reveals could happen, too, thanks to COVID-19.

Either way, the Acura lineup just got a lot spicier, at least on paper. And every Integra fanboy/fangirl just fainted.

Not to deepen the vapors, but what if the new compact, or at least a version of it, ends up being an Acura version of the beloved Honda Civic Type R?

Take a breath to collect yourself.

A lineup full of Type-S trims and a strong entry in the compact class could be just the booster shot the doctor ordered.

H/t to contributor Chris Tonn

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