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Motorsport

Listen In Delight As This Ferrari 812 Superfast Reaches 206 MPH On The Autobahn

Watching a Ferrari 812 Superfast reach 206 mph is not surprising — fast is in the car’s name, after all. Listening to its amazing V12 isn’t too unusual, either, as it sounds fantastic from the factory. This video from AutoTopNL combines the 812’s impeccable speed with an upgraded exhaust from Novitec, and the result is an addictive sound that we can’t get enough of.

The AutoTopNL channel took this specially equipped Ferrari to the Autobahn, a series of highways in Germany with no speed limit. It’s there where we’re able to see the car show off its immense straight-line capabilities. But as impressive as the speed is, we’re more enamored with the noise coming from the quad-tip exhaust barrels.

The 6.5-liter V12 resting under the long hood of the Superfast can rev all the way to 9000 rpm. The fact it makes peak power at 8500 revs means nothing to the driver, who pushes the engine to its operational limit in each gear. The Novitec system adds to the drama, allowing the high-pitched engine to sing its song without any limitations.

The 812 Superfast tops out at 211 mph, according to Ferrari. While the folks over at AutoTopNL don’t quite get there, we still commend them for getting close on a public highway without breaking any laws.

Motorsport

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Takes on BMW M4 and M5 in Intense Drag Race

The Bugatti Chiron is widely regarded as a masterpiece of combustion engines, capable of achieving speeds over 300 miles per hour. However, a recent drag racing video shows that even the mighty Chiron is not immune to the aftermarket scene, as it goes up against tuned versions of the BMW M5 and M4.

Under the hood of the Chiron Super Sport lies Bugatti’s impressive quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine, producing an incredible 1,600 horsepower and 1,180 pound-feet (1,600 Newton-meters) of torque. This power is channeled through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox to all four wheels.


Opinion

Matt Prior: ULEZ Scrappage Scheme Could be Better Utilized

The effectiveness of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has been a subject of debate, with no clear consensus even among scientific studies. So, it’s not surprising that the expanded version, now the world’s largest such zone, is not receiving unanimous support.

There are several arguments against it, some of which I can understand to varying degrees:

  1. It may not make a significant overall difference, considering that London’s air quality is already improving and more polluting cars will naturally be phased out over time.
  2. Many people don’t particularly want to drive around London but have limited alternatives.
  3. It could disproportionately affect those who can least afford it, especially shift workers.
  4. If the goal is truly to improve air quality, other measures such as banning domestic fireplaces and wood burners could be more effective. However, these measures may not bring in revenue for Transport for London.
  5. Applying the ULEZ to those visiting Heathrow airport could result in significant costs for holidaymakers.
  6. The inclusion of motorcycles in the ULEZ may be seen as pointless.
  7. If authorities didn’t want us to drive diesel cars, they shouldn’t have encouraged their use for the past two decades.
  8. Ultimately, some argue that the ULEZ feels like an attack on personal freedoms.

On the other hand, there is a compelling counter-argument to the issue of personal freedoms, questioning whether we should have the freedom to harm the health of others, particularly infants.

With conflicting viewpoints and no consensus, the ULEZ appears to be a divisive topic, potentially impacting votes on the peripheries of London. Interestingly, the protesters causing damage to ULEZ infrastructure, including about 500 cameras according to the BBC, don’t seem to be as unpopular as other recent dissenters. Nevertheless, the ULEZ is now in operation.

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