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Jaguar I-PACE Electric Cars to Race in one-make eTrophy

September 19, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar electric cars, I-PACE, motorsports0 comment

Jaguar revealed the new I-PACE electric race car at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. 20 cars will race in a one-make eTrophy which will be run alongside Formula E during the 2018-19 season. In all, 10 races will be held during Formula E weekends. The Jaguar I-PACE can be seen as a electric touring car. It is powered by four electric motors – one at each end. The combined output of the setup is 395 hp and the electric motors produce 516 lb-ft of torque. A 90 kWh battery pack…

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2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster

September 13, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, Aventador S, Aventador S Roadster, roadster0 comment

Lamborghini finally launched the Roadster version of the Aventador S at the Frankfurt Motor show. The Aventador S Roadster comes with the same 6.5-liter, naturally-aspirated V12 producing 730 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque. The car is 50 kg heavier than the coupe but still manages a 0-100 time of 3 seconds – just a tenth of a second slower than the coupe. The top speed is the same as the coupe – a blistering 217 mph (350 kmph). Except for the two part engine cover like the last…

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2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: BMW M8 GTE

September 12, 2017September 13, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW Motorsports, Le Mans 24, M8 GTE0 comment

While we wait for the new 8 series and the hardcore M8 to arrive, BMW has given us a special treat with the reveal of the M8 GTE at the Frankfurt Motor show. The car which looks absolutely incredible isn’t just for show but is planned to race at Le Mans next year. Yes, you read that right. BMW is back to Le Mans after a six year absence. But, before the car is ready to take on the grueling Circuit de la Sarthe, it will race in the 24…

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2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Audi R8 V10 RWS

September 12, 2017September 13, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, R8, Rear-wheel drive, V100 comment

Since it started production in 2007, the Audi R8 has only been available in four wheel drive guise, while its V10 sibling from Lamborghini had a slew of rear wheel drive variations available from the beginning. This is going to change with Audi finally bringing a rear wheel drive R8 to Frankfurt Motor show 2017. The Audi R8 V10 RWS is a limited series of 999 production cars – including both the coupe and spyder (whichever variant the customer demands) “The R8 V10 RWS is made for purists,” said…

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2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG Project One Hybrid Hypercar

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, AMG, Mercedes-AMG, Project One0 comment

Supercars often utilize Formula 1 technology for performance gains – pushrod suspension, KERS hybrid systems, active aerodynamics are all Formula 1-derived technologies which have long been incorporated in road going performance cars for them to go faster and corner better. But, what if you could build a road going car on top of a Formula one winning powertrain? Welcome to the Mercedes-AMG Project One – Built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of AMG, the Project One is Mercedes’ answer to Adrian Newey’s Aston Martin Valkyrie. Exterior The exterior combines a…

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2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Bentley Continental GT

August 30, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, Continental GT

Bentley has unveiled the 2019 Continental GT. The third generation of the luxury sports car will makes its public debut at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show in September. Design The new Continental GT is based on Porsche’s MSB platform and the design draws inspiration from the EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept which was showcased at Geneva a couple of years back. The fantastically complicated profile of the headlights was first seen on the concept car. Also, the low slung grille is wider than before. The sculpted rear end gets new…

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2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Ferrari Portofino

August 23, 2017September 13, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, California T, Portofino

Ferrari has revealed the replacement for the California T. The Ferrari Portofino will be the Italian brand’s new entry-level offering. The Portofino will be unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Ferrari Portofino is slightly longer and wider than its predecessor. It features a folding hard-top much like the California T. Styling though has been completely revised. The front looks much bolder with its gaping grille and L-shaped headlights. A sculpted air-vent sits right behind the front wheel arches. The rear gets a set of single round LED tail…

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Auto Shanghai 2017: Special Edition BMW M4 CS

April 19, 2017April 22, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, M4 CS

The BMW M4 CS has been unveiled at the Auto Shanghai 2017. The special edition model of the M4 slots in between the M4 Competition Pack and the limited edition M4 GTS. Design The BMW M4 CS gets some unique styling elements. The most prominent design features on the exterior include the carbon fiber spoiler and the new set of wheels. It also has a carbon diffuser and an M4 GTS-style front splitter, also in carbon. Inside, there are the usual M-stripe motifs with sporty alcantara and leather upholstery as…

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2017 New York Auto Show: Koenigsegg Agera RS1

April 14, 2017April 22, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 2017 New York Auto Show, Agera RS1

Koenigsegg unveiled yet another one-off supercar at the New York Auto Show. The Koenigsegg Agera RS1 was commissioned by Instagram user @Whitesse who will be taking delivery of his new Swedish hypercar soon. He currently owns a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse and also has a Regera on order. But today, let’s talk about his Agera RS1. The owner along with his son @Whitessejr came up with a unique spec to match the rest of the supercar collection. The exterior is finished in Arctic White and Black with blue accents on…

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2017 New York Auto Show: Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

April 12, 2017April 22, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 2017 New York Auto Show, Challenger SRT Demon, drag racing, muscle cars

Enough of the speculation. It’s time to reveal the new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. The most awaited muscle car of the year was unveiled ahead of the 2017 New York Auto Show on Tuesday. Now let’s get into the details, shall we? Initially, there were rumors floating around about the peak horsepower figure of the Demon. An Instagram post predicted the Demon would have 1023 hp. While, it did sound quite exciting it sadly isn’t true. The 6.2-liter HEMI Demon V8 powering it makes 840 hp and 770 lb-ft…