Porsche hypercars have been few and much between. The 918 Spyder got here out in 2013 whereas the Carrera GT launched in 2004. Even additional again, the 959 debuted in 1986. In 2023, Mission X previewed a possible flagship mannequin from Zuffenhausen. Later this yr, a call can be made whether or not to put the concept into production. If green-lighted, there’s going to be a significant {hardware} change.
When the all-electric Mission X debuted in June 2023 to rejoice Porsche’s 75th anniversary, the idea had a rear-wheel-drive structure. However, a subsequent road-legal automotive would swap to an all-wheel-drive setup. Not to unlock additional efficiency, however to enhance effectivity. As bizarre as that may sound when speaking a few hypercar, it is smart. An AWD setup would considerably enhance power restoration to place extra juice again into the battery and assist lengthen the vary.
Speaking with Australian journal Which Car, Mission X undertaking supervisor Michael Behr defined why AWD can be adopted: “It’s an electric car and you need a four-wheel-driven car to recuperate a lot of energy [for the battery] to have a bigger range on the Nordschleife, not just for one lap, maybe for three laps.”
That’s nonetheless an especially low vary contemplating the monitor is just below 13 miles lengthy, so three laps can be 39 miles. However, Behr was speaking about three laps carried out by a driver who is aware of what they’re doing and might extract each drop of efficiency from the Mission X. Driven at an everyday tempo, the electrical hypercar would probably have a considerably increased vary.
That mentioned, it is apparent Porsche would not wish to cram in an enormous battery to increase vary since that might add weight. It can be tough to put in a supersized battery anyway because the idea was solely 177.1 inches lengthy, so there can be packaging constraints. Behr talked about the wheelbase can be altered for a manufacturing model in comparison with the idea, which measured 107.5 inches between the axles.
In the idea, the battery was mounted centrally behind the seats and featured direct oil cooling. Porsche developed the Mission X with a 900-volt system structure to allow charging speeds about twice as shortly because the pre-facelift Taycan Turbo S. The up to date electrical sedan now helps 320-kilowatt charging energy as an alternative of 270 kilowatts, and might replenish the battery from 10 to 80 % in 18 minutes.
During the identical interview, Behr advised the manufacturing model is more likely to be offered strictly with a left-hand-drive structure to cut back complexity. He added it might have extra headroom than the 918 Spyder, enabling drivers to comfortably use a helmet. This can be attainable by becoming doorways that open upwards and ahead in the identical vein as on the 917 Le Mans racer, which additionally had the curved glass extending onto the roof.
Porsche has beforehand mentioned it would approve the Mission X for manufacturing provided that it meets sure standards. It should generate extra downforce than the 911 GT3 RS and have a power-to-weight ratio of 1 to 1. In addition, it should double the charging velocity of a Taycan Turbo S. Most importantly, it should set a file for a street-legal manufacturing automotive across the Nürburgring. The title at present belongs to the Mercedes-AMG One with a lap time of 6 minutes and 35.18 seconds.
Porsche holds the outright file across the Green Hell with the track-only 919 Hybrid Evo and an unbelievable 5:19.55 lap.
Since the launch of the Concept One in 2013, Rimac has comfortably sat on the entrance of the road for all-electric supercars – which is straightforward while you’re in a category of 1. The unlucky aspect impact of growth prices, nevertheless, is the retail price, which was $980,000 again in 2013, and with manufacturing restricted to only 88 examples worldwide, it was unlikely you’d see them exterior the confines of ultra-luxurious locations like Monaco, Monte Carlo, and others of the like.
But to make a protracted story quick, the thought of this standing image meant that even with the small run, Rimac made its a reimbursement as a result of the nouveau riche love the numbers the automotive produced sufficient to gobble all 88 automobiles up, if solely to say that they had one of the best automotive on the town. Now, with its car, the Nevera, Rimac has upped the quantity and can produce 150 examples. Here are some quick information concerning the Nevera that automotive nerds would like to know.
In order to provide the most modern and correct info potential, the info used to compile this text was sourced from Rimac Automobili’s official web site and brochure, in addition to different authoritative sources, together with Car and Driver.
The Rimac Nevera shattered over 20 information in a single single day and places each different efficiency automaker on discover!
1Up To 1,914 Horsepower Combined
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If numbers are the secret, then the engineers at Rimac gave the Nevera fairly a repertoire, and that begins with the motor. The Nevera has 4 motors, with one for every wheel, very similar to the Concept One.
Each wheel has its personal motor.
Each motor makes 478 horsepower.
Single pace discount gearbox between motor and wheel.
Each motor and gearbox mixture can present as much as 2,476 pound-feet of torque.
Currently the second strongest electrical automotive on the planet.
Electric automobiles have to hold their batteries on board, and plenty of corporations attempt to discover the steadiness between greater capability for extra vary versus weight financial savings for much less energy consumption.
Liquid-cooled batteries make for extra environment friendly energy utilization and longer lifespan.
Lithium Manganese Nickel chemical make-up for a extra thermally secure battery.
Fast charging succesful, at 500 kW DC.
Maximum Voltage of 730 Volts.
It has an on-board 22 kW charger.
Rimac is not any exception to this compromise and has given the Nevera a 120 kWh battery, which is projected to give 304 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. On its personal, that determine is par for the course, however that’s for normal electrical automobiles, not supercars. By distinction, different electrical supercars have but to breach 300 miles.
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3Rimac Has Made Generous Use Of Carbon Fiber Here
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Like most supercars within the trendy period, the Nevera makes copious use of carbon fiber in its chassis – particularly, the carbon fiber monocoque and the bodywork.
The complete monocoque weighs lower than 200 kilograms
Made in-house by hand by Rimac’s engineers.
It makes use of 2200 carbon fiber plys for elevated thickness and energy.
Fully crash-tested and compliant.
Saved weight on a really heavy automotive with none compromises.
Yes, the engineers make the entrance and rear subframes out of metallic, however the Nevera sports activities the biggest single-piece monocoque made from carbon fiber presently in manufacturing. Still, even with that weight saving, the Nevera ideas the scales at 5,070 kilos, making it a lot heavier than its opponents.
4A Top Speed Of 258 MPH Is Mighty Impressive For An EV
0-60 mph in 1.75 seconds!
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Despite the load of 5,070 kilos, nevertheless, the ability and torque delivered to all 4 of the Nevera’s wheels are able to taking the automotive all the way in which to 258 miles per hour, and it finishes the quarter mile in a dizzying 8.25 seconds. By any measure, these numbers place the Nevera excessive up on the listing of quickest automobiles on the planet.
Interesting Performance Specs
Those numbers have been achieved on the Automotive Testing Papenburg facility in Germany.
Faster than the Lotus Evija, with a high pace of 218 mph.
Fastest electrical automotive on the planet
Fastest quarter-mile time on the planet.
Verified by timing supplier Racelogic and Dewesoft
Yet one other win for the EV crowd. Even higher, the Nevera can get from 0 to 60 mph in a scant 1.75 seconds, making it one of many fastest-accelerating supercars in existence. If that is not sufficient, the Nevera additionally holds the Guinness World Record for Fastest Car in Reverse, with a high de-restricted pace of 258 mph.
The Rimac Nevera is now the quickest manufacturing EV across the Nurburgring, however how does it evaluate to different document holders?
5The Nevera Features All-Wheel Vectoring
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Lightning fast it could be on the drag strip, the Nevera was additionally made with observe use in thoughts. To that finish, Rimac has given the Nevera Intelligent All-Wheel Vectoring, to help in cornering at excessive speeds.
Through using sensors and computer systems, the Nevera is ready to calculate the optimum quantity of energy and torque to ship to every wheel whereas going by means of a nook. The finish results of this can be a automotive that has set an official lap time of 7:05.298 minutes at the Nürburgring. That makes it the twenty second quickest automotive to go across the fabled take a look at observe.
6Strategic Placement Of The Battery Box In The Chassis
The battery varieties the spine of the Nevera
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Part of the efficiency success of the Nevera is all the way down to the Battery, or particularly the way it’s mounted to the chassis. Instead of it being positioned on high of the chassis, Rimac has made the battery and the field it sits in an integral a part of the chassis.
Battery pack constructed in-house by Rimac in Croatia.
6,960 whole variety of battery cells.
The battery field is made from carbon fiber.
Unique H-Shape supplies ample rigidity for the minimal type issue.
Weighs greater than the monocoque at 1,602 kilos.
Being a pressured member of the chassis, it supplies loads, if not a lot of the energy as a substitute of simply being ballast within the automotive. To be particular, it accounts for 37-percent of the Nevera’s general structural rigidity. On high of that, the battery sits low and near the bottom, giving the Nevera a decrease heart of gravity for a greater grip and cornering really feel.
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7The Nevera Has An Onboard A.I. Driving Coach
It helps you enhance your lap occasions
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For the extra track-focused purchaser, the Rimac Nevera is decidedly a part of the twenty first Century with an AI efficiency analyzer. Drive Coach is Rimac’s on-board AI that tracks and measures a driver’s functionality and potential, and even supplies methods and locations to enhance one’s lap time.
Drive Coach analyzes your on-board telemetry.
Provides real-time line enchancment methods.
It works in tandem with the onboard pc to be taught your driving fashion and the observe format.
It shops as much as six terabytes of information on you, the observe, and the situations for evaluation.
Shares observe information amongst different Neveras to help in studying new tracks sooner.
The automotive is so high-tech that it sends this information to the proprietor through the Rimac App, and again to Rimac themselves, who use the info for growth functions. Anonymously, in fact. What might not be nameless is that the identical information could be shared with the opposite 149 Nevera homeowners, as a result of who would not need such a small group realizing precisely the way you spun your multi-million greenback hypercar at Corner 1?
8The Nevera Holds 24 World Records
23 of them have been set in someday!
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While many automotive corporations could be ecstatic at breaking one document, Rimac broke 23 with the Nevera – on the same day. It set information for acceleration from 0 to 100 mph, 120 mph, 130 mph, 250 mph, and even braking checks just like the 0-250 mph-0 take a look at.
Things to know
The Nevera additionally broke a number of rolling acceleration information, like from 200kph to 250kph.
All information have been set in a single location: Automotive Testing Papenburg in Germany.
Rimac knew which information they might break due to their correct simulations.
The Nevera accelerated from 0-60kph 0.1 seconds sooner than anticipated.
Accelerated from 0 to 200 miles per hour in underneath 11 seconds.
Though these could not have been official Guinness information, they have been verified by Racelogic and Dewesoft, which does imply the information are scientifically correct. On high of this, the Rimac additionally set an Official Guinness World Record, driving in reverse at 171.34 miles per hour.
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9It Shares Its Underpinnings With The Italian Hypercar, Pininfarina Battista
Automobili Pininfarina
If the information and figures aren’t sufficient to persuade you of the Nevera’s capabilities, then perhaps famend Italian design studio Automobili Pininfarina will, with its Pininfarina Battista. The Italian Electric supercar, of which solely 150 will probably be constructed, is able to 0 to 60 mph in 1.75 seconds and may do a high pace of 258 miles per hour.
There are solely 150 copies worldwide of the Pininfarina Battista, the identical because the Nevera.
The Battista is the results of Rimac and Pininfarina’s collaboration.
The automobiles are practically equivalent.
The Battista may speed up from 0 to 60 in 1.8 seconds.
The Battista has a high pace of 222 MPH.
If these figures sound acquainted, it’s as a result of the Battista, although designed by Automobili Pininfarina, is 100-percent Rimac underneath the bodywork. Peel it again, and it’s precisely the identical because the Nevera, all the way down to the final strand of carbon fiber. If it is ok for Pininfarina, then it have to be ok for normal folks, proper?
10It Can Set You Back By Up To $3 Million
The MSRP can purchase homeowners a reasonably roomy citadel in Scotland
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Lastly, no supercar price its weight in gold wouldn’t be full with out, effectively, being price its weight in gold. The latest uptick in supercar costs implies that automobiles just like the Rimac Nevera price effectively over 1,000,000 {dollars}.
Things to know
It prices lower than its predominant rival, the Lotus Evija.
Only 150 examples will probably be made worldwide, and all are bought out.
Nevera #001 was bought to Former F1 Champion Nico Rosberg.
Rimac has no plans of constructing extra Neveras in the intervening time.
The Nevera’s worth can go as excessive as 3 million USD.
In reality, the Nevera is projected to cost anywhere between $2.2 and $3 million, which is a hefty sum for even the multi-millionaires Rimac is attempting to draw. With the world reeling from the pandemic, and NFT millionaires on the lookout for the following large factor to put money into, although, maybe Rimac is true on the cash with its pricing. After all, you solely dwell as soon as, proper?
The earlier technology of 802.11 connectivity, Wi-Fi 5, was launched in 2013 and noticed vast adoption by the next 12 months. It operates on the 802.11ac customary and presents speeds as much as 3.5 gigabits per second (Gbps). When it was launched, our lives had been changing into more and more Internet-centric, so it supplied a large leap in velocity to accommodate sport consoles, sensible TVs, and all the opposite devices that had been changing into commonplace on the time.
Wi-Fi 6, by contrast, was introduced in 2019. It operates on the 802.11ax wi-fi customary and presents speeds as much as 9.6 Gbps. By the time it was launched, the Internet of Things had arrived, so there was a heightened deal with supporting multiuser modes to accommodate totally different sensible devices. Additionally, it supported each the two.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. It was a quantum leap ahead over the earlier technology.
There’s actually no motive to buy a Wi-Fi 5 router nowadays since Wi-Fi 6 and the wants of a quickly evolving, internet-connected family have rendered it primarily out of date. Meanwhile, with Wi-Fi 6E already out and Wi-Fi 7 starting to enter the market, Wi-Fi 6 is beginning to be left behind as properly.
Mercedes-Benz, in its infinite knowledge, has by no means made a G-Wagen Cabriolet modified by AMG. The closest it received was the 2013 G500 Final Edition, with a 388-horsepower naturally aspirated V8. Refined Marques, a customized tuner in Germany, has determined to fill the hole available in the market with an AMG-ified convertible G-Class of its personal, full with a set of cute suicide rear doorways.
Refined Marques’ Mercedes-AMG G63 Cabriolet is a one-of-20 customized creation that makes use of the brand new G63 as a base, full with that automobile’s 577-hp twin-turbo V8 engine. While the overall type of the mushy high is similar as that two-door Final Edition truck, the corporate has added two smaller doorways for the rear bench for simpler ingress and egress.
Refined Marques CEO Ahmed Al Bakry tells Motor1 that initially, the rear doorways have been designed to open historically, such as you’d see on a standard G-Class. “Then I said no, let’s make them suicide doors, because then it’ll make access easier for big passengers,” says Al Bakry.
In 2013, Mercedes introduced the SLS AMG Electric Drive, its first venture into performance EVs. However, only nine cars were sold, making it rarer than the Audi R8 E-Tron, which had less than 100 examples. Fast forward to the present day, and AMG still doesn’t have a fully-fledged EV, with the EQE 53 and EQS 53 not considered bespoke AMGs.
But there have been hints of a dedicated AMG.EA platform, with Mercedes revealing a swoopy four-door concept last year. And now, spy shots of a prototype undergoing testing have emerged, indicating a 2025 release. Although Mercedes hasn’t disclosed the specifications, Autocar reports that the first AMG EV developed from the ground up will have astounding power.
The Subaru Crosstrek made its debut in the U.S. as the Subaru XV Crosstrek in 2013. From 2016 onwards, Subaru started using the Crosstrek name only. In 2019, it introduced the plug-in hybrid version, getting the tag “Crosstrek Hybrid” for that trim ever since. For 2024, the Crosstrek Hybrid is entering its third generation. Introduced at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, the third-generation Subaru Crosstrek has undergone a slight remodeling for 2024. The new Crosstrek still showcases a similar styling as the outgoing model, both, on the outside and the inside. It offers the same two options of four-cylinder engines with the standard all-wheel drive. The new-gen Crosstrek will continue its tag as an affordable and practical vehicle with an efficient fuel economy.
Subaru has revealed all the details about the non-hybrid versions only, with little information about the hybrid trim. Confronting against other subcompact SUVs with hybrid trims, here are ten things to know about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.
Information sourced from automaker’s official websites, reputed international news publications like U.S. News & World Report, authoritative sites like FuelEconomy, and reliable automotive publications.
1Based On The Subaru Global Platform (SGP) Architecture
Subaru
The top-tier electromechanical feature of the new Crosstrek Hybrid is its underbody architecture which is based on the Subaru Global Platform. This underbody structure has been enhanced with 10-percent higher torsional rigidity and a full inner frame construction for optimized performance and safety. This architecture enables a lower center of gravity, offering more responsive handling for the driver. It also reduces body roll by 50-percent and enables 40-percent more efficient crash energy absorption compared to current Subaru vehicles with the previous architecture. With this feature, the 2024 Crosstrek Hybrid ensures a controlled ride with great levels of safety, even on the roughest surfaces.
2Subaru StarDrive Technology With The Symmetrical AWD Setup
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid offers standard all-wheel-drive capability in a hybrid package called the Subaru StarDrive Technology. It features a 2.0-liter H-4 direct-injection Subaru Boxer engine paired with a motor-generator unit mated to an 8.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The first motor serves as an engine starter, while the second motor powers the vehicle. The lithium-ion battery recharges fully in 5 hours using a 240 V charger.
In addition, the 2024 Crosstrek Hybrid is offered in the standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive configuration for exceptional capability. The StarDrive technology also features an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The upcoming Crosstrek Hybrid incorporates multiple performance-based features for optimized stability and control. It arrives standard with an upgraded four-wheel independent suspension in combination with an electric power steering. The Lineartronic CVT transmission integrated with the available X-mode and the dual-function X-mode settings optimizes the traction capability. The X-mode features the Hill Descent control, while the dual X-mode offers deep snow, dirt, and mud settings. On the exterior, the functional air vents on the front and wheel arch claddings improve the overall aerodynamic performance of the Hybrid.
4Decent Overall Fuel Efficiency, But Only 17 Miles Of All-Electric Range
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Although the announcement of the hybrid version of the 2024 Crosstrek is still pending, it is most likely that it will compete against the other small hybrid crossover SUVs in 2024. The main competitors of the hybrid variant are mostly from Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Toyota, including:
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid
As the latest EPA estimations for most of these vehicles aren’t yet released, the EPA figures from 2023 are used for now.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Vs 2023 Competitors: Fuel Economy Comparison
Model
Electric Range
Combined
City
Highway
2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
17 miles
35 MPG
–
–
2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
37 miles
35 MPG
–
–
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
37 miles
38 MPG
38 MPG
38 MPG
2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
32 miles
35 MPG
–
–
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid
38 miles
26 MPG
24 MPG
30 MPG
2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
–
40 MPG
41 MPG
38 MPG
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid
40 miles
38 MPG
–
–
(Figures sourced from respective automakers and EPA)
As seen, the Crosstrek Hybrid offers a considerably lower electric range of 17 miles and a decent combined 35 MPG mileage.
5Practical Exterior Styling With Utilitarian Features
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid exhibits a modern exterior design with an adventurous presence and a sporty shape. Its advanced outlook is mixed with its vast size and utilitarian features that contribute to its practicality. From the bold front grille to the flared wheel arches, every detail of the exterior shows a practical design. The standard LED daytime running lights and the LED fog lights enhance the modern touch on the exterior.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
105.1 inches
Length
176.4 inches
Width
70.9 inches (79.4 inches including mirrors)
Height
63.0 inches (62.8 inches for Base without roof rails)
Minimum Ground Clearance
8.7 inches
(Specs sourced from Subaru)
The 2024 Crosstrek Hybrid is available in 12 exterior colors, including Horizon Blue Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Offshore Blue Metallic, etc. among many others.
6Spacious Interior With Smart Storage Solutions
Along with the technical features, the Crosstrek Hybrid’s interior also includes a spacious cabin and cargo with smart storage solutions. This starts right at the front cabin with enough head and legroom for the passengers. The rear cabin also contains enough space for three passengers to sit comfortably. The available 60/40-split folding rear seats can be adjusted based on the seating/storage needs- whether for more passengers, cargo, or a combination of both.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 passengers
Headroom (f/r)
39.8/38.0 inches
Legroom (f/r)
42.9/36.5 inches
Hip Room (f/r)
55.1/53.2 inches
Shoulder Room (f/r)
56.8/55.3 inches
EPA Passenger Volume
100.5 cubic feet
Cargo Volume (rear seats up/down)
19.9/54.7 cubic feet
(Specs sourced from Subaru)
The Hybrid’s cargo provides enough storage with a maximum of 54.7 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded. The interior also houses storage compartments like the center console storage, door pockets, and cup holders.
7Driver-Centric Interior With Advanced Infotainment System
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The Crosstrek Hybrid accommodates a modern and practical interior. This starts right at the driver-focused cockpit that features upgraded technology. These upgrades primarily include the 11.6-inch Subaru StarLink multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Most control features are maneuvered through this intuitive touchscreen, like the entertainment and navigation systems. For better acoustics, the Harman Kardon audio system has been upgraded from eight to ten speakers. The exclusive upgrades also feature a two-tone cloth upholstery with yellow-contrast stitching.
The topmost technical upgrade of the new-gen Crosstrek Hybrid is Subaru’s signature EyeSight driver-assistance technology. It is offered as standard, featuring multiple detection and control systems:
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic Emergency Steering
Automatic Pre-Collision Braking
Lane Centering Assist
Pre-Collision Throttle Management
With this technology, all tested 2022 Subaru models received the highest possible rating for front crash prevention by the IIHS. With the upgraded EyeSight technology, the 2024 Crosstrek Hybrid is expected to offer improved safety.
Another high-end technical feature of the new Crosstrek Hybrid is the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation system. Introduced first on the 2019 Forester, it has received the “Best Safety Innovation” award by the Automobile Journalists Association. For maximized protection, this advanced safety system works along with other innovative features, including:
Blind-Spot Detection
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Rear-Vision Camera
Reverse Automatic Braking
The latest Hybrid is also integrated with the StarLink Safety and Security system. This enables the user to access emergency services and convenience features, like:
Automatic Collision Notification
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
Remote Services
Vehicle Diagnostic Alerts
10Not The Most Expensive, But Not The Cheapest Compact Hybrid SUV Either
The 2024 Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition will be the last Jaguar sports car with an internal combustion engine. This limited-production model comes in a coupe or convertible body style and features an enhanced appearance package by Jaguar’s SV Bespoke group. The exterior is available in two color options: Oulton Blue Gloss or Crystal Grey Gloss. The blue option comes with a red and black two-tone interior, while the gray option has a blue and black interior, both of which have never been offered on the F-Type before.
The F-Type ZP Edition showcases hand-painted roundels on the doors and white grille surrounds, paying homage to the E-Type race cars from the 1960s. It rides on 20-inch wheels with black inserts and includes black interior trim. Special badging is placed on the fenders, door sills, and dashboard, along with a unique plaque indicating the production number out of the 150 units being built.
Under the hood, the F-Type ZP Edition shares the same mechanicals as the F-Type R in P575 trim. This means it is equipped with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 575 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission, allowing the F-Type R to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
In 2013, Ford Australia made the announcement that the Barra, along with the two cars it powered – Ford’s Falcon and Territory – were running out of time. By the autumn of 2016, the Barra was discontinued. Ford Australia President Bob Graziano cited high labor costs as the reason for this decision in a press statement. He mentioned that their costs were double that of Europe and nearly four times Ford in Asia. Graziano also noted that their locally-made products were unprofitable while their imported products were profitable.
In contrast to Toyota’s globally sold 2JZ inline-six-cylinder engine, the Barra was exclusively produced for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Therefore, support for these powerful engines is primarily available in that region. Not only is there a wide range of performance parts in the aftermarket, but there are also conversion kits available to install the Barra engine in various vehicles, including those made by General Motors subsidiary, Holden.
With the addition of a larger turbocharger and a customized tuning program, the Barra can be easily upgraded to generate up to 800 horsepower, using its stock internal components. By using stronger forged internal parts, the performance potential becomes limitless. Recently, Australian drag racer Maria Passo achieved a striking 2,048 horsepower from a Barra engine in her street-legal Ford Falcon XR6, utilizing methanol as fuel.
Interestingly, Ford Australia attempted to capitalize on the significant hype surrounding the Barra engine by marketing a V8 engine that was part of the same family. However, since there was nothing particularly exceptional about the 5.4-liter V8 engine manufactured in Canada, and due to potentially higher annual registration fees for eight-cylinder engines in Australia, the Barra V8 failed to gain traction.
Back in 2013, Lamborghini marked its 50th anniversary by introducing the Egoista, a unique car based on the Gallardo model. The Egoista was a one-of-a-kind vehicle with a single seat that was never sold to the public. Now, as Lamborghini celebrates its 60th birthday in 2023, they have created another special car based on the Huracan model, called the Sterrato. The Sterrato is a high-riding, adventurous version of the Huracan and has also been transformed into a one-of-a-kind machine.
While it may not be as fascinating as the Egoista, the “Opera Unica” Huracan Sterrato still has a lot to offer. It was developed by Lamborghini’s Ad Personam department, which specializes in creating highly customized cars. This unique V10 supercar features a special finish inspired by the seas and skies of Sardinia. The car has a hand-painted, three-color paint scheme that mimics the crystal effect of frozen liquid.
The production of the Alfa Romeo 4C began in 2013, which means that 2023 marks its tenth anniversary. In a captivating video, a skilled driver unleashes the full potential of this remarkable car on the autobahn, reaching an impressive speed of 258 kilometers per hour (160.3 miles per hour).
The driver combines exhilarating acceleration runs from a standstill with daring high-speed attempts. However, due to heavy semi-truck traffic on the autobahn that day, the driver is forced to ease off the throttle multiple times. Eventually, a clear stretch of road presents itself, allowing the driver to push the Alfa Romeo 4C to its limits.
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