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Genesis Doesn’t Want Magma to be ‘Hardcore’ Like M and AMG
At an occasion on the eve of the New York International Auto Show, Genesis launched what it’s calling its Magma project. The G80 Magma Special is a limited-production sedan for the Middle East, and shortly, we’ll see the GV60 Magma, a warmer model of the brand’s small EV crossover.
But don’t name Magma a sub-brand within the mildew of BMW M or Mercedes-AMG—Genesis desires to do one thing totally different right here.
“We don’t want to create a hardcore product that will be a disconnect from the other Genesis product,” Luc Donckerwolke, Genesis Chief Creative Officer, tells Motor1. “It’s an evolution, an extrapolation of the Genesis product.”
A Genesis Magma automotive, Donckerwolke says, received’t be a track-car first, highway car-second. The concept is to create extra of a high-performance GT automotive to take a seat atop the lineup. More energy, wider tracks, greater brakes, distinctive inside trim—together with some snazzy Recaro buckets—however nothing excessive. (Except for the vivid Magma Orange bodywork, maybe.)
“It’s a bit like wearing a fur coat inside out,” Donckerwolke says. “It’s about creating a vehicle that has the qualities you know, the initiated know, but you don’t want to brag. The car has a certain aesthetical quality that’s designed to be for performance. And that should be a symbol of the capabilities of the car.”
Genesis is clearly a challenger to the luxury-car institution, nevertheless it’s consciously totally different from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and the remaining. That’s true of its upcoming efficiency fashions
“The obvious way would be to basically do something which is disconnected to the [Genesis] brand,” Donckerwolke says. “We have just started this brand. We will not just now make a 90-degree curve and do something different… The Magma program is—and this is why it is not a sub-brand—is just an extension of the brand. It basically is not trying to be something else.”
That mentioned, Donckerwolke confirmed to Motor1 that there’s a devoted engineering group for the Magma automobiles. He also told our colleagues at InsideEVs that the GV60 Magma will use loads of the identical {hardware} as the brand new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, however received’t be a easy rebody. It shall be tuned in another way, to raised slot in with how Genesis conceives its high-performance automobiles. Still, it is going to have “hundreds” extra horsepower than the 429-hp GV60 Performance.
Genesis didn’t present a manufacturing timeline for the GV60 Magma, however in a presentation, Donckerwolke mentioned the automotive is coming “soon.” The idea proven on the New York occasion regarded principally manufacturing prepared, although. Genesis has achieved a wonderful job creating a reputable luxury-car challenger, and we’re very curious to see what its Magma automobiles shall be like. Based on seems alone, the Korean model might need yet one more winner.
The Rivian R3X Is The Brand’s First Performance EV
The Rivian R2 is the model’s new entry-level electrical SUV. But it has a sibling. During the launch occasion for the R2, Rivian debuted the brand new R3—an much more compact SUV—with a performance-oriented R3X trim.
Details on the sporty SUV are nonetheless slim, however we all know it is going to have a tri-motor setup. And if the R2 can go 300 miles on a cost whereas nonetheless hitting 60 miles per hour in below three seconds, the R3X must be even faster.
From a visible standpoint, the R3X appears to be like correctly rugged. Bigger wheels and tires and a slight trip peak enhance ought to assist it on the path, and additional cladding across the bumpers and wheel wells will assist shield it from the weather. It additionally has orange accents dotting the outside; the mirror caps, bumpers, tow hooks, and extra.
The inside options two-tone black-and-beige seats with orange inserts and aluminum accents. CEO RJ Scaringe calls the inside “rugged playful—because it looks rugged and it looks playful.” Other Earth-friendly supplies like cork and anodized metallic are discovered all through.
There nonetheless is not a ton of information within the Rivian R3X, however we should always know extra in regards to the full line of Rivian’s new SUVs—R2, R3, and R3X—within the coming weeks.
The Rivian R3 Is An Even Smaller Electric SUV
At the reveal occasion for the new Rivian R2 SUV, the upstart automaker shocked us with an excellent smaller, cheaper crossover, the R3. “We’re so excited about what this delivers beyond what we’ve seen [with] R2,” mentioned Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on the reveal occasion. “It takes the package of R2, the platform of R2, it shrinks it, it puts it into our take on ‘What is a crossover?'”
While the R2 is considerably smaller than Rivian’s first SUV, the R1S, the R3 is even slighter nonetheless. Scaringe says that the R3 sits on a wheelbase 5 inches shorter than that of the R2. Both R2 and R3 trip on the identical platform, and the smaller SUV may also be out there with single-, dual-, and tri-motor powertrains.
The R3 appears to be like far more like a lifted hatchback than the R2, however not like most hatchbacks, the R3 has lift-up rear glass. It additionally has a entrance trunk, and excitingly, two gloveboxes. There may also be a sporty model referred to as the R3X. It’s one thing of a small rally automotive, with a tri-motor drivetrain, larger wheels, and barely elevated floor clearance.
BMW M Team WRT presents BMW M4 GT3 drivers for the FIA WEC and GT World Challenge Europe.
Spa. During a media occasion at Spa (BEL), BMW M Team WRT launched the BMW M4 GT3 drivers for the 2024 season within the LMGT3 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS (GTWC). BMW M works driver Maxime Martin (BEL) will take part in each the FIA WEC and GTWC alongside Valentino Rossi (ITA). In the LMGT3 class, the line-up is accomplished by three drivers: Sean Gelael (INA), Ahmad Al-Harthy (OMA), and Darren Leung (GBR). In the GTWC, Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts (each BEL) will contest the complete season, joined by Sheldon van der Linde (RSA), Raffaele Marciello (SUI) and Jens Klingmann (GER) within the Endurance Cup.
The FIA WEC rules stipulate that every LMGT3 automotive will need to have drivers from all FIA classes. Specifically, which means that along with a driver with Platinum or Gold standing, a Silver and a Bronze-rated driver should type the crew of a automotive. In the BMW M Team WRT #31 BMW M4 GT3, BMW M manufacturing facility driver Augusto Farfus (BRA) shares the cockpit with Silver driver Sean Gelael, BMW M Ambassador for Indonesia, and Bronze driver Darren Leung. In the #46 BMW M4 GT3, alongside Silver-rated Valentino Rossi (ITA), Maxime Martin and Ahmad Al-Harthy will probably be in motion.
In the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts, as a longtime duo, are aiming for the title. They take part in each the Sprint Cup and the Endurance Cup. For the endurance races, together with the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), they are going to be supported by Sheldon van der Linde. Valentino Rossi, Maxime Martin, and Raffaele Marciello compete within the Endurance Cup, with Rossi and Martin additionally collaborating in chosen Sprint Cup occasions. Klingmann will compete within the Bronze class of the Endurance Cup along with Al-Harthy and Sam de Haan (GBR).
Comments on the line-up:
Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “In our second season together, BMW M Team WRT has a packed racing calendar full of highlights. After the Hypercar line-up in the FIA WEC, the driver line-ups for the BMW M4 GT3 in the two main series for the team, the FIA WEC and GT World Challenge Europe, are now set. I congratulate Vincent Vosse and his colleagues for securing excellent amateur drivers for the LMGT3 class. With these crews, I see a very good chance to play a leading role in this category. In the GTWC, BMW M Team WRT, with a proven line-up and strengthened by Raffaele Marciello, takes a new shot at winning titles with the BMW M4 GT3. I wish the team and drivers success in all programs!”
Vincent Vosse (Team Principal, BMW M Team WRT): “In GT racing, we had a positive start to our collaboration with BMW M Motorsport last year. We took up the challenges, we won races, long-distance and sprint ones, and we collected some memorable moments like those lived in Misano. But we want more! We want to improve, to win more races, to be champions again. I think we have what it takes, including stellar line-ups, and we’ll go for it. Now is the time, to show we know what to do, with the determination and the passion we have always had.”
Maxime Martin: “I am very excited to return to the FIA WEC for a full season in a completely new class. With Valentino and Ahmad, we have a very strong crew. The competition will undoubtedly be exciting and high-class. I can’t wait to get started again. In the GTWC, I want to give my all to continue the success from last season together with Valentino and our new teammate Raffaele Marciello.”
Valentino Rossi: “I am very happy with my 2024 programme and I can’t wait to start. In the Fanatec GT World Challenge, I’ll race the Endurance Cup together with Maxime and Lello, two fantastic drivers and I think we can be very strong. Additionally, I will be doing two races of the Sprint Cup with Maxime, Misano and Brands Hatch, two tracks where we did very well last year. The WEC will be new for me; I’ll be with Maxime and Ahmad, and I’m eager to race in the main event at Le Mans, and at places like Austin and São Paulo, a brand new experience for me and hopefully we will be competitive.”
Augusto Farfus: “I feel honoured to be part of the WEC project of BMW M Motorsport and WRT, I always wanted to have a full campaign in the WEC and now is the right time to join the new platform. We have a strong package, we are eager to share the experience and we are ready for the WEC and Le Mans.”
Raffaele Marciello: “The GT World Challenge Europe has given me many great successes in recent years. I won the title in 2022 and 2023 and hope to continue this success with BMW M Team WRT. With Valentino and Maxime, we have a very strong team. Overall, it’s just fantastic to be part of so many projects next season and to have such outstanding teammates.”
Sheldon van der Linde: “Following the recent announcement of my debut at Le Mans this year, I’m delighted to join BMW M Team WRT in their GT programme again to do a few more big races like Spa, which is a personal favourite of mine. Myself, Dries and Charles have a really good relationship on and off track, so keeping our line-up unchanged is great news and the continuity we need to deliver a strong year together!”
Dries Vanthoor: “It is going to be a very busy season for me, but I am fully motivated. I am happy to be back with Charles in the GT World Challenge for a fifth season together, where we aim to bounce back and put things straight again.”
Charles Weerts: “New season, new chances, same targets! We will try to do our best, as we always do, and take all the lessons from 2023. We know the car better, with Dries and Sheldon we’ll try to perform as we should, and the team has worked very hard. The goal is to win races and titles, I am fully motivated and can’t wait to be driving again.”
Sean Gelael: “It’s my third year with Team WRT and it is an honour to be part of this great family and also the BMW M family. I am super-excited. I have been LMP2 vice-champion twice in the WEC; I hope I can get over the hump and there is one clear goal this year, to get the championship and Le Mans. There are no better team and teammates to go for it.”
Ahmad Al-Harthy: “I am extremely delighted to be part of an amazing team such as WRT, at such an exciting time for the WEC. I look forward to working closely with my teammates and achieving great results with them. I have worked with Maxime in the past and he’ll definitely help me improve my driving, and sharing the seat with a legend such as Vale. Who would have said that a kid from Oman watching MotoGP on TV would end up racing with such an iconic sportsman? I’m pleased to be working with the entire WRT family.”
Darren Leung: “I am very honoured and extremely humbled to be chosen to represent BMW M Motorsport and WRT in the 2024 FIA WEC. I am looking forward to working with two very talented and experienced teammates, Augusto and Sean. I’m excited to have them with me for my first season in the FIA WEC. I have been flat-out preparing and will be until the final round, not letting a single day go to waste. Let’s have it!”
Jens Klingmann: “I am very excited to join BMW M Team WRT for a full campaign after the two races of last year and winning at Dubai. For me, it was a goal and I am happy that it worked out. I think we have a strong package, the team has now experience with the BMW M4 GT3 and I look forward to meeting my teammates. The key target is to win the class and fight for race wins.”
These Are All The Tata Cars That Will Debut At Bharat Mobility Expo 2024
The carmaker will likely be displaying eight fashions on the automotive occasion, together with three all-new choices
India is about to witness the primary Bharat Mobility Expo which is able to happen between February 1 and three, 2024. Among the listing of members is Tata Motors who has now disclosed that it will likely be showcasing eight fashions on the occasion. Here’s what you’ll be able to be careful for:
Tata Nexon CNG
Tata is already the second greatest participant within the CNG automobile area regardless of its late entry, because of its many revolutionary options. After including the greener gas choice to the Punch and Altroz in 2023, Tata is able to introduce it within the facelifted Nexon as nicely. Tata will present the CNG package with the SUV’s 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (120 PS/ 170 Nm), however with diminished output. It might additionally provide the Nexon CNG with each handbook and AMT transmission choices.
Tata Safari Dark Concept
In October 2023, the facelifted Tata Safari was launched with improved styling and extra fashionable options. At that point, the carmaker additionally re-introduced the 3-row SUV’s Dark iteration, which comes with blacked out alloy wheels, grille, cabin theme and fabric, and ‘Dark’ badges on the outside. Now, it appears Tata has include a brand new tackle it which will likely be showcased in idea kind on the expo. We anticipate it to be showcased in its Red Dark version, with purple highlights inside and outside.
The carmaker can even be showcasing a cross-section show of the usual Safari alongside the idea, highlighting its sturdy security suite. It is likely one of the first automobiles to have been crash examined by Bharat NCAP and it scored a 5-star security ranking.
Tata Curvv Concept
The latest addition to the Tata SUV lineup is about to reach in 2024, referred to as the Curvv, which can even be on show on the occasion. The carmaker will first launch it as an EV, which will likely be adopted by its inside combustion engine (ICE) model. The Curvv EV is more likely to get a number of battery packs providing a claimed vary of greater than 500 km. The Curvv ICE, however, will probably get each petrol and diesel powertrains.
Tata Altroz Racer Concept
The Tata Altroz Racer was first unveiled on the Auto Expo 2023, as a sportier variant of the usual Altroz hatchback. It has beauty upgrades inside and outside, and is predicted to include numerous characteristic updates now seen within the facelifted Nexon. Although no main adjustments are anticipated to the powertrain, the one notable distinction might be the inclusion of the Nexon’s 120 PS turbo-petrol engine.
Tata Punch EV
Tata launched the Punch EV as its first electrical mannequin primarily based on the newly developed Acti.EV platform. It will get a brand new design, which is consistent with the carmaker’s newer choices such because the Nexon and Curvv. It comes with a few battery pack choices, having a claimed vary of as much as 421 km. As the most recent providing, it would even be on show.
Also Read: Tata Punch EV Long Range vs Tata Nexon EV Mid Range: Which Electric SUV To Buy?
Tata Nexon EV Dark
Another new showcase at Tata’s pavilion would be the Nexon EV Dark. First launched within the pre-facelift Nexon EV Max, this one will likely be primarily based on the facelifted Nexon EV, which will get a number of styling updates inside and outside. Being the Dark version, it would have some beauty revisions together with blacked-out alloy wheels and an all-black cabin theme. That stated, no adjustments are anticipated to its electrical powertrain or the options set.
Tata Harrier EV Concept
The facelifted Tata Harrier can even have an electrical model in 2024, which we first noticed at Auto Expo 2023 as an idea. The Harrier EV idea can even be current on the expo, maybe in an up to date kind that maintains a resemblance in design and options to the common Harrier. Itt is anticipated to be supplied with a number of electrical powertrain choices, delivering a claimed vary of over 500 km. Additionally, it would provide the selection of an all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant, one thing that has been lacking from Tata’s lineup for much too lengthy.
These are all of the automobiles that Tata will showcase on the Bharat Mobility Expo. Which mannequin are you most excited to know extra about? Stay tuned to CarDekho for the most recent updates from the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024.
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Super73 Partnered With Red Bull For The 2024 Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally has simply concluded, and for sure, it was a profitable occasion with victories from the likes of Brabec and Cornejo, and spectacular performances from Adrien Van Beveren and Ross Branch. While these racers and all of the others who took half within the grueling problem are certainly the heroes of the Dakar Rally, it’s additionally attention-grabbing to check out what goes on behind the scenes.
As you already know, Red Bull is the organizing sponsor of the Dakar Rally, and the occasion itself covers the arid panorama of Saudi Arabia. The hub of the Dakar Rally bivouac occupies a 200,000-square-meter house, serving as a short lived residence to greater than 3,000 folks. In this momentary settlement in the midst of the desert, you’ll discover a bustling group all targeted on the Dakar Rally. Here, a seemingly self-sufficient group with catering, working water, dependable electrical energy, medical assist, TV satellites, and waste administration retains the wheels of the occasion turning, and naturally, shifting round on this massive house on foot may be fairly the problem.
This is why Super73, an American way of life journey model with a powerful fleet of electrical two-wheelers, joined forces with Red Bull to create a custom-built fleet of electrical bikes for the workforce to maneuver by the bivouacs. The collaborative effort certainly made operations smoother, serving to the organizing workforce to navigate all through the two-wheel occasion that covers in extra of 5,000 kilometers.
In case you weren’t acquainted, Super73’s e-bikes are loaded with efficiency and strong tech that make them at residence within the Dakar Rally’s arid panorama. They’re high-power e-bikes that provide the possibility to maneuver round both by pedal help or through a throttle mounted on the handlebar – kind of like a small electrical bike. For the Dakar Rally, Super73 supplied a fleet of {custom} S2 bikes. The S2 is marketed as Super73’s “iconic urban cruiser,” and options moto-inspired styling and a strong 750W motor. This means it has a high pace of 28 miles per hour on pedal help, and 20 miles per hour on throttle-only operation.
The fleet of {custom} S2s designed particularly for the Dakar Rally options matte blue paint, a refined nod to Red Bull’s colours. The bikes had been fitted with RX LED headlights and tail lights for optimum visibility at evening. Riders got additional leverage by the use of a low-rise handlebar and ODI grips, whereas a {custom} saddle with blue leather-based desert wings added a {custom} contact. The bikes rolled on chunky GRZLY all-terrain tires which proved succesful when tackling the unfastened and sandy terrain of the occasion. For added practicality, an in-frame MOLLE panel allowed customers to connect all kinds of equipment on the go.
From the photographs supplied to us by Super73, we are able to see a few of Dakar’s high racers making good use of the custom-built S2s. The likes of Toby Price, from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Cristina Gutierrez of the Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team, and Seth Quintero of Toyota Gazoo Racing all used the S2 to get round after they weren’t racing.
Now, if you wish to get your personal Super73 S2, the excellent news is that you may. It’s accessible on Super73’s official web site with a retail worth of $3,295 USD. It’s simply too dangerous that you just’ll must miss out on the Dakar-inspired goodies and the blue paintwork.
Will Samsung’s New Galaxy Ring Finally Make Smart Rings Take Off?
Samsung used this identical Unpacked occasion to point out off its latest Galaxy flagship, the Galaxy S24 series. The firm’s flagship telephones have confirmed very talked-about through the years, and that reputation paved the way in which for the opposite shopper tech devices supplied by the corporate: its smartwatches, after all, in addition to its Galaxy Buds earbuds. Going all-in on one firm’s ecosystem is interesting for a lot of causes, together with improved interoperability between units from the identical firm and entry to particular options that will not be obtainable to those that deliver different corporations’ units into the combination.
Apple continues to be the chief in terms of walled gardens, however each Samsung and Google have taken loads of notes. While it is questionable whether or not a sensible ring launched impartial of any wider ecosystem would obtain runaway success — the Oura continues to be unknown to the common shopper — its place as the most recent darling inside Samsung’s wider catalog might give it the sort of enhance the good ring business as a complete requires.
After all, when you already personal a Samsung smartphone, a Samsung smartwatch, and Samsung earbuds, why not toss a Samsung good ring into the combination? Especially if the South Korean firm ensures there are distinctive options that incentivize taking that leap, although we’ll have to attend to search out out whether or not that is the case. If Samsung sees sufficient success with its personal effort, it is all however assured that different corporations will comply with swimsuit in hopes of piggybacking off that achievement.
2024 DAKAR RALLY: STAGE 9
The 2024 Dakar Rally continues to be a Honda dream occasion with the group’s sixth stage victory right this moment. Teammates Adrien Van Beveren, Ricky Brabec and Pablo Quintanilla went 1-2-3 on the day and now occupy three of the highest 4 spots general. Ricky Brabec continues to have close to good rides from day after day, all the time near the entrance however by no means getting a stage victory and due to this fact by no means having to begin first. His lead within the general standings has now grown to 7 minutes, though Hero’s Ross Branch received’t let go of second general and is the one fly within the Honda ointment.
Ricky Brabec: “Today was possibly one of my only shots to make a big push and try to make a bit bigger gap than forty or fifty seconds so I gave it my all today. I think tomorrow we’re probably going to have to open but if I can clean up I think we’ll be set free. In the 2020 Dakar I pulled a gap early on and this has definitely been the most stressful race of my life because it’s so close. Anyway, with a few more days to go, let’s keep the hopes up and keep charging.”
Jacob Argubright: “Little bit of a bittersweet day for me. Rode really well and finished P15… but I missed my first waypoint ever and the penalty put me back to P23. I still had a really fun day on the bike so I’m going to continue bringing that energy into the last 3 stages!”
Kyle McCoy is the U.S. service veteran who’s driving in his third Dakar. Currently, he’s working twelfth within the Originals By Motul classification, which permits no exterior help. On social media, he lately posted his account of a harrowing incident on Stage 7: “I came over the crest of a very large dune right as the cars caught up to us in the mid pack. When I came to the bottom of the dune I dropped the bike in the sand. I was in the main line of traffic when this happened (which I normally avoid for this reason) so I rushed to pick it up and get going. Only the bike didn’t start. I ran up the dune as fast as possible on all fours clawing at the sand to mark my position with my helmet right as one of the lead cars was coming at me. Then I ran back down as cars and bikes came through all around me. It took me a while until it was quiet and I realized I couldn’t hear the fuel pump when I pressed the starter. All this happened in a very chaotic,sweaty and loud way. Then a nice French man came on the phone from Paris to my bike and asked if I was okay. I said yes it was mechanical. He then asked “How long will it take you?” What??!!!! I stated I had no thought. 5 min later he stated it once more after which once more till I shouted to the good French man I wanted him to close up. I stated it with extra direct language than that :)… he was simply doing his job although. I then remembered it’s often the gasoline tank selector (entrance to rear) if you don’t hear the gasoline pump and there’s a bypass created by BAS Dakar that I had on me. I took it aside and plugged it in and voila. I’ve finished some aggravating issues (like all of us) however this was high 5 in my life. The high and low had been so excessive I can’t specific it in phrases.”
STAGE 9
1. ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM 04H 36′ 46”
2. RICKY BRABEC, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 00′ 32”
3. PABLO QUINTANILLA, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 04′ 19”
4. TOBY PRICE, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 06′ 34”
5. ROSS BRANCH, HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY+ 00H 06′ 59”
6. KEVIN BENAVIDES, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 08′ 13”
7. JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM+ 00H 09′ 57”
8. LUCIANO BENAVIDES, HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING + 00H 10′ 06”
9. STEFAN SVITKO, SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 00H 12′ 28”
10. BRADLEY COX, BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 12′ 54”
23. JACOB ARGUBRIGHT, DUUST RALLY TEAM + 00H 32′ 10”
80. KYLE MC COY, AMERICAN RALLY ORIGINALS + 02H 45′ 35”
96. WESTON CARR, HT RALLY RAID HUSQVARNA RACING + 03H 28′ 19”
STANDINGS AFTER STAGE 9
1. RICKY BRABEC, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM 40H 53′ 49”
2. ROSS BRANCH, HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY + 00H 07′ 09”
3. ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 11′ 26”
4. JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 13′ 46”
5. KEVIN BENAVIDES, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 28′ 12”
6. TOBY PRICE, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 35′ 12”
7. LUCIANO BENAVIDES, HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING + 00H 49′ 09”
8. DANIEL SANDERS, RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING + 00H 59′ 47”
9. STEFAN SVITKO, SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 01H 23′ 49”
10. MARTIN MICHEK, ORION – MOTO RACING GROUP + 02H 20′ 35”
68. KYLE MC COY, AMERICAN RALLY ORIGINALS + 21H 19′ 44”
77. WESTON CARR, HT RALLY RAID HUSQVARNA RACING + 24H 13′ 18”
92. JACOB ARGUBRIGHT, DUUST RALLY TEAM + 53H 31′ 25”
Nio’s Flagship ET9 EV Arrives With A 900-volt Architecture And 600 kW Charging
Nio, the Chinese electric vehicle producer, unveiled the ET9 on the NIO Day occasion which was held in Xi’an Olympic Sports Center Stadium. The ET9 is a bundle of smooth exterior design, spacious inside, immersive expertise, environment friendly recharging, and good applied sciences. The exterior design of the automobile is daring and imposing, with its statuesque presence rivaling that of the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes S-Class. The inside is designed to be an govt haven, that includes giant shows, reclining seats, and a mini fridge for final consolation and comfort.
The ET9’s technological prowess extends beyond its power and efficiency. Its Sky Ride clever chassis system guarantees to reinvent the driving expertise with options like drive-by-wire, rear-wheel steering, and absolutely energetic built-in hydraulic suspension. The automobile’s superior charging and swapping infrastructure community, in addition to its Pilot Plus (NOP+) system, additional improve the driving expertise by offering comfort and superior security options.
The ET9 is up for pre-order in China for 800,000 yuan (approx. $112,800 as per the change charges on the time of penning this), with deliveries beginning within the first quarter of 2025.
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In order to provide the latest and correct info potential, the information used to compile this text was sourced from Nio’s Day 2023 event and different dependable sources.
A Flagship Forged In Light And Shadow
The Nio ET9’s exterior design boldly pronounces its arrival as a premium contender within the govt EV panorama. With a statuesque presence that rivals the likes of Porsche Panamera, the ET9 makes an attempt to demand consideration at each flip. An imposing silhouette dominates the scene. Stretching over 210 inches (5.3 meters) from nostril to tail, the ET9 boasts a raised profile and a fastback tail, exuding an air of each dynamism and luxurious. The ultra-long wheelbase of 127.9 inches (3,250mm) additional accentuates its grandiose proportions, hinting on the spacious haven inside.
Nio ET9 Dimensions
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Length |
209.6 inches |
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Width |
79.4 inches |
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Height |
63.8 inches |
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Wheelbase |
127.9 inches |
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Wheels |
23 inches |
(Specs sourced from Nio)
Luxurious Wheels And Aerodynamic Intrigue Define The Nio ET9’s Bold Exterior
Gleaming 23-inch wheels, harking back to Rolls-Royce of their class, anchor the automobile, their static heart caps making certain the Nio brand stays ever-visible. At the rear, a jet-inspired energetic spoiler provides a contact of aerodynamic intrigue, reworking into an extension of the physique when deployed. The landjet silhouette is a study in graceful curves, whereas the rising contour traces imbue the automobile with a way of ahead momentum.
Attempting To Redefining Luxury
Harmony in distinction is the tenet behind the ET9’s exterior. According to Nio, every detail from the unique large wheel arches to the high-definition projection headlights is meticulously crafted to face out whereas remaining cohesive. As you strategy the Nio ET9, a lightweight curtain rises, casting an inviting glow, whereas a lightweight carpet unfolds beneath your toes, welcoming you aboard like a VIP visitor.
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An Oasis Of Tech And Comfort
The inside of the Nio ET9 is dominated by giant shows, beginning with the 15.6-inch central management display screen and two 14.6-inch screens for rear passengers. Even the middle console boasts an eight-inch display screen, protecting everybody entertained and knowledgeable. For enhanced visibility, the automobile comes geared up with digital rearview mirrors.
Moving in the direction of the again, the main focus shifts to indulgent consolation. Passengers are handled to reclining seats that fold as much as 45 levels, preferrred for rest or catching up on work. Folding tables tucked away within the heart armrest remodel the rear right into a cellular workplace or eating area, whereas a mini fridge retains refreshments shut at hand.
ET9 Creates A Serene In-Car Oasis
Nio additional elevates the expertise with refined but impactful options. The 360° Active Road Noise Cancelation technology creates a serene haven inside the bustling world, whereas all-around sunshades provide instantaneous respite from the solar’s glare. The seat construction, developed with 24 patented applied sciences, is designed to be a “cocooning harbor,” offering every occupant with a personalised area of utmost consolation and assist.
The cabin format itself is thoughtfully designed. The “Sky Island” and “Executive Bridge” are structural parts that naturally divide the inside into 4 distinct zones, making certain all passengers get pleasure from their very own non-public, but linked, area. This strategy caters to each particular person wants and group journey, making the ET9 preferrred for each enterprise and leisure journeys.
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A Technological Powerhouse On Wheels
Beyond its smooth design and opulent inside lies a symphony of cutting-edge expertise, pushing the boundaries of what we anticipate from electrical autos. The ET9 boasts a world-first 925V electrical architecture, a major leap from the established 400V normal. This high-voltage system paves the best way for unprecedented charging speeds. The automobile helps a staggering 600 kW charging fee, able to including a 255 km vary in a mere 5 minutes.
For these looking for final comfort, a full cost could be achieved in a near-mythical three minutes, rivaling the pace of Nio’s battery swapping stations. According to Nio, the battery, which has a 120 kWh capability, has extraordinarily low inner resistance. While Nio introduced a 150 kWh semi-solid state battery (SSB) earlier, the ET9 is to make use of standard liquid electrolyte NMC batteries.
Nio ET9 Tech Specs
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Electrical Architecture |
925V |
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Charging Rate |
600 kW |
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Battery Capacity |
120 kWh |
(Specs sourced from Nio)
A Dual-Motor Symphony
The ET9’s powertrain displays Nio’s dedication to efficiency. A mix of a 180 kW induction asynchronous motor within the entrance and a 340 kW everlasting magnet synchronous motor within the rear delivers a mixed output of 520 kW, translating to an exhilarating 697 horsepower. This potent duo guarantees exhilarating acceleration and easy responsiveness.
The automobile’s brainbox lies in Nio’s self-developed 5nm ADAS chip, NX9031, paired with the Qualcomm 8295. This supercomputing duo, dubbed ADAM 2.0, governs the automobile’s advanced programs with precision and effectivity. The second-generation Aquila 2.0 tremendous sensing system gathers complete environmental information, whereas the SkyOS working system orchestrates the cabin’s digital symphony.
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Redefining The Driving Experience
The ET9’s technological prowess extends past brute energy. Its Sky Ride clever chassis system guarantees to reinvent the driving expertise. A drive-by-wire system replaces the standard mechanical hyperlink between steering wheel and wheels, providing smoother, extra exact management. Rear-wheel steering with a maximum angle of 8.3 degrees enhances agility and maneuverability, notably in tight areas.
Further refining the driving expertise is the total energetic built-in hydraulic suspension. This superior system constantly adjusts dampening and trip top in actual time, making certain a clean and composed trip no matter street circumstances. Nio claims this expertise surpasses the non-integrated energetic suspensions present in opponents just like the Mercedes S-Class, solidifying its dedication to cutting-edge chassis expertise.
An Ecosystem Of Convenience
Nio understands that EV possession extends past the automobile itself. Their expansive charging and swapping infrastructure community varieties the spine of a complete energy answer. Drivers have the choice to cost their batteries conveniently or utilize Nio’s battery swap stations, changing a depleted battery in a mere 3 minutes. This modern strategy eliminates vary anxiousness and fosters a way of group amongst Nio customers.
The Pilot Plus (NOP+) system additional underscores Nio’s dedication to driver help. This superior system handles freeway, expressway, and metropolis avenue navigation, making lane adjustments, overtaking, and navigating interchanges with ease. With NOP+, the driving expertise turns into extra relaxed and environment friendly, permitting drivers to give attention to the journey fairly than the mechanics.
Summary Of Key Features & Benefits
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Sky Ride Intelligent Chassis System |
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Charging & Swapping Infrastructure Network |
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Pilot Plus (NOP+) System |
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(Data sourced from Nio)
A Glimpse Into The Future
The ET9 represents greater than only a assortment of spectacular technological options. It embodies Nio’s vision for the future of mobility, the place efficiency, comfort, and security mix seamlessly to create a very distinctive driving expertise. The automobile’s 900V structure paves the best way for even sooner charging sooner or later, whereas its clever chassis system hints on the potential for self-driving capabilities within the years to come back.
Nio’s full-stack R&D capabilities and proprietary applied sciences place the ET9 as a real flagship, not only for their model however for your entire EV trade. With its groundbreaking options and relentless pursuit of innovation, the ET9 makes an attempt to set a brand new benchmark for what to anticipate from electrical autos.