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This $1.4-Million Supercar Has A Nissan GT-R Engine

Praga isn’t precisely a well known model, particularly within the United States. Founded in 1907, it was one of many largest automotive companies in Europe in the course of the first half of the twentieth century however a number of elements contributed to its demise within the mid-Sixties. But now Praga is again with a brand new product – a supercar with a Nissan GT-R engine.

The Praga Bohema debuted prototype form in November 2022 and now it is able to hit the manufacturing line. It shall be handbuilt at Praga’s devoted facility within the Czech Republic with simply 89 items deliberate to be assembled. Each one among them will value round $1.4 million and the primary batch of shoppers was already given an unique tour of the manufacturing unit. 

Praga Bohema production

Notably, the inaugural prospects additionally acquired a style of the Bohema’s capabilities on icy Czech roads, fitted with customary Pirelli Trofeo R tires, forward of its public debut scheduled for spring 2024. Praga says the primary buyer handover is deliberate for later this 12 months in Europe with a particular trim to commemorate the event. Handovers are additionally scheduled for the UAE and the US later in 2024, as Praga now accepts orders for 2025 and past. 

At the guts of the Bohema is a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 sourced from the Nissan GT-R underneath a provide deal between Praga and Nissan. In this utility, the unit delivers 700 horsepower and 535 pound-feet of torque. The automotive suggestions the scales at beneath 2,200 kilos and has a prime velocity of over 186 miles per hour.

Praga Bohema production
Praga Bohema production

Praga says it obtained assist from famend race drivers in the course of the growth and tuning of the car. Former F1 and IndyCar driver, Romain Grosjean, in addition to Ben Collins, the previous Stig, have been concerned within the course of.

Motorsport

UPS Drivers to Finally Have Air Conditioning in Delivery Trucks

United Parcel Service (UPS), one of the world’s largest shipping companies, has announced that it will provide air conditioning in its delivery trucks. This decision comes after discussions with team leaders to address the needs of workers on the road.

However, not all UPS delivery trucks will have air conditioning. The agreement with the Teamsters, the labor union representing UPS employees, states that all newly purchased small package delivery vehicles in the United States will come with air conditioning starting from January 1st of next year. These new vehicles will be allocated to the hottest regions of the country where it is feasible.

For the remaining vehicles without air conditioning, UPS plans to install cabin fans within 30 days of contract ratification, and an additional fan by June 1st of next year. In addition, the company will also install exhaust heat shields to minimize heat conduction from the engine into the floor of the vehicle, which is expected to lower the cabin temperature by up to 17 degrees Fahrenheit.

Another measure agreed upon by UPS and the Teamsters is the addition of a forced-air induction system to bring fresh air from the front of the vehicle into the cargo area. This feature will be included in the production of new delivery vehicles and retrofitted to existing vehicles within 18 months of contract ratification.

UPS expressed their commitment to employee safety and comfort, stating, “We have always remained open to solutions that keep our employees safe on hot days…the new solutions we’ve agreed to will improve airflow, temperature, and comfort for our employees.”