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Table of content 1…LAMBORGHINI SIAN FKP37………3 2…MASERATI MC20……….……………….10 3…LOTUS EVIJA………………………………15 4…MCLAREN ARTURA……………………..23 5…PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS………………….31
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LAMBORGHINI SIAN FKP37
The Sián FKP 37 is the first super sports car powered by a V12 engine and hybrid technology based on supercapacitors. Its powerful V12 engine, coupled with electric boost, creates an unrivaled gem of engineering and technology. Sián—lightning in Bolognese—is a name that captures the car’s true character, foremost its speed, which exceeds 220 mph (350 km/h).
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The Sian is Lambo’s first mass-produced hybrid. However, the supercar is limited to only 63 units, so it’s actually a preview of things to come, like an electrified successor to the Aventador. The car has been designed to offer the widest possible range of customizations: from the exterior, which can be configured in fully exposed carbon fiber, with custom colors, shaded paintwork and specific liveries; to the interior, with special trim and an infinite number of combinations of colors and materials. An innovative “touch and feel” leather is also available, specially developed for the Sián FKP 37, which is extremely pleasant to the touch.
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The Design DNA of Lamborghini is taken to its peak levels: inspired by the Countach, the Sián FKP 37 has sharp lines, aerodynamic elegance and an unmistakable silhouette. Its totally carbon fiber body leaves you breathless. The electrochromic roof and moving surfaces controlled by smart materials are sculpted by innovative lines. The Terzo Millennioinspired headlights leave behind an indelible luminous signature that will shape future Lamborghini design.
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Up front, only the Y shapes in the headlamps and the bumper remain familiar. The lights are a brand-new design though. Extremely sharp at the upper and lower edges, the headlamps extend from the area above the front wheel arches all the way to the apron. The line that defines the car’s pointy noise “breaks” each headlamps into two distinct elements: a longer triangle above and the smaller one below. Each of these elements contains LED stripes that together form the letter V. However, a third LED stripe that connects the bottom of the V to the nose forms a big Y. A similar shape is formed by the character line that runs on the inside of the headlamps, but dent on each side of the bumper grille, and the grille itself.
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Inside the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37, luxurious Italian craftsmanship meets state-of-the-art technology with a cabin designed to provide a driving experience that combines adrenaline-charged acceleration with utmost comfort. Additionally, the passenger compartment features recurring design elements that reflect classic Lamborghini style, including Y-shaped features and hexagonal shapes, rendered to perfection with meticulous attention to every detail.
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The new Sián FKP 37 is a technological tour de force, able to fire up incredibly strong emotions. The most extraordinary innovation is the hybrid system, which delivers maximum power with minimal weight. The innovative, lightweight mildhybrid architecture uses a lithium-ion supercapacitor, which is three times more powerful than a battery of the same weight. It is a low-voltage 48V system, enabling peak currents of up to 600A. Powered by this current, the electric motor delivers engine torque directly to the rear wheels, and during braking uses the inertia to recharge the capacitor. The electrical power flow is symmetrical, for the same efficiency during the charge and discharge cycles, without overheating. With the Sián FKP 37, a new autonomous technology is entering the automotive world. At the back of the engine hood are autonomous vent flaps actuated by smart materials that are temperature sensitive by nature. These flaps open independently when the temperature around the exhausts becomes too extreme, without the aid of electric controls and sensors, relying only on the thermal distortion of the material. With its carbon-fiber monocoque, titanium intake valves, active aerodynamics and rear-wheel steering, the Sián FKP 37 employs cutting-edge technology everywhere—not only in the world’s first supercapacitor hybrid system.
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MASERATI MC20
Maserati MC20 is the first super sports car of the Trident Brand. The MC20 is offered as a two-seater coupe with a minimalist cabin that’s focused on the driver; a convertible is expected to join the lineup later and eventually an electric MC20 will reach production too. A collaboration with motorsport engineering company Dallara has resulted in a carbon-fiber structure with aluminum subframes for the
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suspension and powertrain. This construction minimizes weight, which sets the MC20 up for performance-related success.
Maserati is using the MC20 as an opportunity to launch an allnew twin-turbocharged V-6 engine that pumps out 630 hp. Called Nettuno, the new engine utilizes a unique twincombustion system borrowed from Formula 1 race cars and is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Maserati claims a zero-to-62-mph time of less than three seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph. In addition to the gasolinepowered model, Maserati also says an all-electric variant of the MC20 with all-wheel drive will hit the market in short order and will be the Italian luxury brand’s first foray into electrification.
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A two-seat cabin is accessed through upward-opening ‘butterfly’ doors. The MC20’s interior design is clean and minimalist, with only the essential controls dotting the center console. The cabin offers upscale materials with a decidedly sporty bent, including black leather seats with dark blue contrast stitching, aluminum pedals, and carbon fiber trim. To help solve the issue of rearward visibility, the MC20 features a digital rear-view mirror that uses a rear-facing camera to feed an image of what’s behind the car to a frameless inside rear view mirror mounted to the windshield in the traditional location. Several current-production vehicles already offer a similar system. 12
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Few driver-assistance features are available on the MC20 as its focus is more toward performance than day-to-day use. Specifications 2022 Maserati MC20 Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe PRICE Base (C/D est): $213,000 ENGINE twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection Displacement: 183 in , 2992 cm Power: 621 hp @ 7500 rpm Torque: 538 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm 3
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Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 106.3 in Length: 183.8 in Width: 77.4 in Height: 48.1 in Curb Weight (C/D est): 3600 lb PERFORMANCE (C/D EST) 60 mph: 2.8 sec 100 mph: 5.9 sec 1/4-Mile: 10.5 sec Top Speed: 202 mph EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST) Combined/City/Highway: 17/15/20 mpg
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LOTUS EVIJA
The Lotus Evija (pronounced eh-VIE’-ya) aims to push the boundaries of modern hypercar technology. While many rivals offer hybrid powertrains, this model commits to being fully electric, and it comes with an ultrafast charging setup. Its 15
exterior design takes cues from race cars built to dominate the 16
track. The car’s sheetmetal includes elements such as butterfly doors and a large rear wing. Best of all, however, is what this car offers from its four electric motors: The Evija delivers almost 2000 horsepower, and Lotus claims this makes it the most powerful production car on the planet. Only 130 models of this leading-edge hypercar will be built, each priced at more than $2 million.
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The star of the show is the Evija’s muscle-bound electric powertrain. Motivation is provided by a team of four electric motors, and Lotus claims they generate a total output of 1972 horsepower and 1254 lb-ft of torque. That’s almost double the horsepower provided by more expensive hypercars such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie. A single-speed automatic transmission governs it all, sending power to all four wheels. The car’s light curb weight is designed to optimize handling. The company claims the Evija weighs just over 3700 pounds, making it supposedly the lightest EV hypercar ever to enter production. The Evija can reach a top speed of more than 200 mph, and Lotus expects it to sprint to 62 mph in under three seconds. The
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car’s performance can be customized via five driving modes: Range, City, Tour, Sport, and Track. Our drive of an Evija prototype gave us a little taste of what to expect from the production version, namely its communicative steering rack and responsive handling characteristics. While the prototype had a detuned electric powertrain and was without some of its niftiest features, such as active aerodynamics and torque vectoring across its axles, it still generated just over 1600 horsepower and showcased its brutal acceleration.
EVs typically require you to wait several minutes or hours for the battery to charge. The Evija is different. It’s equipped with technology that’s designed to make charging the battery almost as quick as getting a fill-up at the gas pump. The car takes just 12 minutes for an 80 percent charge, and a full 19
charge takes a mere 18 minutes. This Lotus hypercar is able to travel up to 250 miles between charges.
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The Lotus Evija seats two passengers, and its cabin is accessed via a pair of dihedral doors. These doors do without handles to preserve the car’s clean, sculptural aesthetic, and they’re operated using the key fob. Once you’ve entered the car, the doors can be closed using a switch on the overhead console. The Evija’s electrically adjustable front seats feature a carbonfiber shell and thick pads swathed in microfiber. The driver can
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manually adjust the tilt and length of the steering column, and there are two bespoke storage spaces placed close to the occupants’ hip points. The list of standard interior amenities includes climate control and three-point seatbelts, with four-point harnesses offered as optional equipment. Overall, the Evija’s cabin has a look that’s somehow both retro and modern. Lotus says certain design
elements were inspired by the company’s racing cars of the 1950s and ‘60s.
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MCLAREN ARTURA
McLaren embraces a hybridized future of high performance with the sculptural 2022 Artura supercar. The newly introduced mid-engine two-seater rides on a new lightweight platform. It also pairs a twin-turbo V-6–the company’s first–with a batteryelectric powertrain to create a plug-in-hybrid model–another first. The duo generates a combined 671 horsepower and 531 23
pound-feet of torque. Performance estimates are highlighted by a zero-to-60-mph time of 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph. Its bodywork is pure McLaren, complete with prominent air vents and scissor-style doors. Along with a more
premium and spacious interior than the 720S, the 2022 Artura offers several convenience and driver-assistance features.
The Artura is powered by a new hybrid twin-turbo V-6 that makes a combined 671 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. The gas engine is supplemented by an e-motor located within the housing of the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and it’s juiced by a 7.4-kWh lithium-ion battery pack under the rear of the cabin. McLaren says the new 24
powertrain will even provide a “medium range” of all-electric
operation. It’ll also provide hold-on-to-your-hats acceleration, with an estimated 3.0-second run from zero to 60 mph and on its way to 124 and 186 mph in 8.3 and 21.5 seconds, respectively. Its top speed is electronically limited to 205 mph. The Artura is also the first McLaren to ride on the company’s new Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which is said to be lighter than its predecessor’s structure. The Artura has an all-new central carbonfibre tub that’s lighter than the one used by previous McLarens, with aluminium crash beams front and rear, and an aluminium rear subframe to
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support the engine and rear suspension. The ‘shrink-wrapped’ body panels are a combination of carbonfibre and superformed aluminium.
Although everything about the Artura’s structure is new, it seems there is an optimal size for a McLaren. Like the 570S and 720S, the Artura is a little over 4,500mm in length and just
under 2,000mm wide but its 2,640mm wheelbase shaves 30mm from that of the previous cars, aiding agility.
The Artura’s impressively low kerb weight of 1,495kg results from a concerted weight-saving campaign that began four years
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ago. “Every drop of McLaren’s experience and expertise has been poured into Artura,” said McLaren CEO, Mike Flewitt. “Its introduction is a landmark moment.”
Inside, the Artura largely demonstrates McLaren’s functionbefore-fashion approach. However, the cabin is dressed up with snazzier materials, such as leather and microsuede. There’s also less visible carbon fiber than is typical on other models. Still, the company is known for its minimalist cabin designs that limit
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the presence of physical switchgear and include steering wheels that are free of buttons and the Artura is no exception. It comes standard with power-adjustable seats, and the McLaren looks to have excellent outward visibility to help drivers place the car precisely on the road or the racetrack. While it’s not as capacious as the McLaren GT, the Artura boasts 6 cubic feet of luggage space in the front trunk.
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PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS It is equipped with a 3,996cc flat-six naturally aspirated petrol
mill that is married with either a seven-speed PDK automatic or a six-speed manual gearbox. This motor generates a whopping 503bhp and 470Nm of torque and hence it is by far the most powerful 911 GT3 Porsche has ever made. In fact, this souped-
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up version of the 911 has successfully lapped the 20.8km Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 06:59:927 minutes.
The brand-new 911 GT3 is somewhat identical to the standard 911 in terms of exterior design despite a big swan neck-shaped rear wing that defines the GT3 nameplate. Moreover, Porsche has outfitted a double-wishbone suspension in the 911 GT3 and hence it has become the first 911 road car to get such trackfocussed mechanicals. Apart from that, many significant parts in the 911 GT3 are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic. Meanwhile, the 911 GT3 Touring does not get the same rear wing, instead making do with an adaptive spoiler.
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The 911 GT3 is a track-focussed car, yet, Porsche has fitted it with a reasonably large 10.9-inch infotainment system inside. There are two seven-inch displays on either side of the rev counter. Additionally, Porsche offers sports seat plus and dualzone temperature control. On the other hand, the 911 GT3 Touring gets more leather in order to make the cabin feel more luxurious rather than a bare-bones race-car cockpit.
At the tail end of the 911 GT3 is a familiar naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six that makes 502 horsepower. The engine is essentially identical to the one that powered the last 911 Speedster we tested, which spun to 9000 rpm and sung a hypnotic tune. The new GT3 offers both a seven-speed dualclutch automatic (a.k.a. PDK) or a six-speed manual. 33
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automatic’s intuitive behavior as well as the engine’s spirited responses and intoxicating soundtrack. The most notable performance upgrade on the GT3 is its control-arm front suspension, which is inspired by the racecar version and is a first for a production 911. Combine that with standard adaptive dampers and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2–or stickier Cup R–tires and the coupe’s chassis provides tremendous cornering grip and unfiltered feedback. While the ride is undeniably firm, it’s never punishing, and the electrically assisted steering is so divine that it deserves anointment as the best in the business. 34
Period. Stopping the purist’s Porsche are massive binders that include a carbon-ceramic option that provides heroic braking power, easy modulation, and resists fade at the track.
The GT3’s interior is very similar to the rest of the 911 lineup, with a clean design and simple layout that pays homage to past iterations of Porsche’s quintessential sports car. However, there are a handful of unique characteristics throughout the cabin. The GT3’s gauge cluster still features a prominent analog tachometer flanked by digital displays, but it gets a specific GT mode that puts all important information directly on the displays surrounding the central tach. Models with the automatic transmission also replace the stubby center-console shifter found on the regular 911s with a traditional-looking handle that mimics a manual shifter.
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As in the last GT3, there’s no cramped backseat for kiddos, but
furbabies can snuggle in there if they can stand the noise. Porsche also offers more than one style of front seats, with an optional set of lightweight buckets designed to reduce mass and increase support.
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Specifications 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 VEHICLE TYPE rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe BASE PRICE $163,500 (C/D est) ENGINE TYPE DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection Displacement 244 in , 3996 cm Power 502 hp @ 8400 rpm Torque 346 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm 3
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TRANSMISSIONS 6-speed manual, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 96.7 in Length: 180.0 in Width: 72.9 in Height: 50.4 in Cargo volume: 5 ft Curb weight (C/D est): 3300–3350 lb 3
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST) 60 mph: 3.3–3.9 sec 100 mph: 6.8–7.4 sec 1/4 mile: 11.0–11.4 sec Top speed: 197–199 mph EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST) Combined/city/highway: 16–17/13–15/20–21 mpg
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