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The War On Buttons: Volkswagen Relents As Defenses Collapse, GTI Recaptured

Reports from the frontline point out {that a} main antagonist within the War on Buttons has suffered a crushing defeat: Volkswagen has finally relented and given the GTI again to the United Button Front (UBF).

After the defeat of Honda early in its marketing campaign in the direction of touch-sensitive buttons, consultants have lengthy speculated that the War on Buttons couldn’t final for much longer, regardless of sturdy insistence from automakers that The Buttons Were Not Okay. But as standard assist for the warfare by no means materialized, and the individuals of the Buttons wielded their pitchforks with unbelievable contempt, it was solely a matter of time till this important battle was lastly misplaced. 


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MGB Makes a Comeback with V8 and Electric Restomods Equipped with Manual Gearbox

UK-based Frontline Cars has revived the MGB with two restomods that cater to different preferences. One model is powered by a V8 engine, while the other is fully electric. The conventionally powered variant, named “LE60” to commemorate the original model’s 60th anniversary, will be limited to 30 conversions. These vehicles will feature a widened track and body, and weigh only 2,473 pounds (1,122 kilograms), which is roughly equivalent to a Mazda MX-5 RF.

The Frontline LE60 is equipped with a new 4.8-liter Rover V8 engine, generating 375 horsepower, almost three times the power of the original car. The engine delivers 297 pound-feet (403 Newton-meters) of torque to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission developed by Tremec and a limited-slip differential. With this setup, the car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately four seconds.


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MGB reborn with electric power, keeps manual gearbox

MGB restomod specialist Frontline Cars has relaunched with a pair of bespoke sports cars based on the classic MGB GT, led by an electric conversion that pairs an electric motor with a fully functional manual gearbox.

The electric model, called the Bee GT, aims to provide an engaging and enjoyable driving experience despite its modern powertrain. Equipped with a Hyper 9 100V motor, it delivers torque comparable to a conventional combustion engine and has a rev range of up to 9000rpm. The Bee GT can reach 0-62mph in 8.8 seconds, thanks to its 114bhp and 162lb ft of torque that is sent to the rear wheels.

Frontline claims that the electric motor allows the Bee GT to start and stop in any of its five gears, eliminating the risk of stalling. Additionally, the driver has the option to exclusively drive the car in second and third gear.

The Bee GT comes with a 40kWh battery, which offers a claimed range of 140 miles, a range that Frontline believes is sufficient for enjoyable electric car ownership. It takes approximately five hours to fully recharge the battery using a 7kWh charge point.

Frontline MGB Bee front quarter driving

The Bee GT is notably lighter than most electric sports cars, weighing only 1186kg compared to the Abarth 500e’s 1410kg. The weight is evenly distributed over each axle.

Inside the Bee GT, the original rev counter is replaced with a power delivery gauge that shows how much of the electric motor’s potential or energy recuperation is being used. The remaining range is displayed on the fuel gauge.

Externally, the Bee GT features subtle styling modifications, including period-correct Dunlop racing wheels and a more aggressive front chin spoiler. It is available as both a coupé and a roadster, with the roadster variant omitting the ‘GT’ moniker.

Frontline MGB Bee charging port