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The 918 Spyder prototype combines high-tech racing features and electro-mobility to offer a range of qualities: An emission level of just 70 grams CO2 per kilometre on fuel consumption of three litres/100 km (equal to 94 mpg imp) truly outstanding even for an ultra-compact city car, on the one hand, combined with the performance of a super sports car and acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h in just under 3.2 seconds, top speed of 320 km/h (198 mph) plus, and a lap time on the Nordschleife of N端rburgring in less than 7:30 minutes, faster than even the Porsche Carrera GT, on the other.
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The 918 Spyder is one of three Porsche models with hybrid drive making their world debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This trio – made up of Porsche’s new Cayenne S Hybrid SUV with parallel full-hybrid drive, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid racing car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass battery, and the two-seater high-performance 918 Spyder mid-engined sports car with plug-in hybrid – clearly demonstrates not only the great bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in hybrid drive.
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The highly innovative 918 Spyder concept car combines Porsche’s Intelligent Performance technology, high-tech in motorsport, and classic but modern design to make a truly convincing statement.
The Porsche 918 Spyder with plug-in hybrid provides the performance of a thoroughbred super sports car on fuel consumption of just three litres/100 kilometres in the New European Driving Cycle, equal to a CO2 emission rating of 70 g/km.
This open two-seater is powered by a high-speed V8 developing more than 500 bhp and running at maximum speed engine of 9,200 rpm as well as electric motors on the front and rear axle with overall mechanical output of 218 bhp (160 kW).
The V8 combustion engine is a further development of the highly successful 3.4-litre power unit already featured in the RS Spyder racing car and positioned midship in front of the rear axle, giving the car the right set-up for supreme performance on the race track through its good balance.
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The energy reservoir is a fluid-cooled lithium-ion battery positioned behind the passenger cell. The big advantage of a plug-in hybrid is that the battery can be charged on the regular electrical network. A further point is that the car’s kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy fed into the battery when applying the brakes, thus providing additional energy for fast and dynamic acceleration.
With the hybrid drive system offering this wide range of individual modes and applications, the 918 Spyder is able either to achieve lap times comparable to those of a thoroughbred racing car – such as less than 7:30 minutes on the Nordschleife of Nürburgring – or, focusing on a more economical style of motoring, with a reduction in emissions to just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometre.
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Reminiscent of highly successful, legendary racing cars such as the Porsche 917 Le Mans and the current Porsche RS Spyder, the 918 Spyder with its design concept so typical of Porsche arouses powerful emotions. The combination of racing car dimensions, clearly structured design with perfectly balanced surfaces, and innovative details all round creates an overall pattern of aesthetic, perfectly balanced harmony in design full of power and dynamics. This indeed is the ideal synthesis of form and function following Porsche’s design DNA.
The smooth balance of tradition and progress gives the car a powerful stance on the road in its combination of dimensions. Variable aerodynamics typical of Porsche ensure both visionary and traditional highlights especially around the rear spoiler. The striking rear hoods extending out of the headrests, in turn, not only fulfil an aerodynamic function on the 918 Spyder, but also accommodate retractable air intakes with a ram air function.
Offering a unique combination of extremely low fuel consumption, supreme performance and long electric range, the Porsche 918 Spyder represents an essential milestone in Porsche’s strategy on the way to genuine electro-mobility. •
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Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up. Its evocative “superlight� badge refers to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-performance and lean automotive athlete. The Superleggera makes its entrance to continue the success of its predecessor, launched in 2007, of which Lamborghini produced and sold no less than 618 in just one year.
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Compared with the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4, the weight of the Gallardo Superleggera has been trimmed by 70 kilograms (154 lb). The super sportscar from Sant’Agata Bolognese boasts a dry weight of no more than 1340 kilograms (2954 lb) – the lightest road-going model in Lamborghini’s range, and a new arrival in one of the most exclusive market niche segments.
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One key factor is the exterior and interior components made from carbon-fiber. Carbon-fiber is ideal for the manufacture of sportscars as its use allows for weight reduction and improved mechanical features. The car’s performance is thus enhanced thanks to a better weight-to-power ratio and reduced total mass, which means that CO2 emissions are also lower. Lamborghini has been at the forefront in this material’s application for many years, and now the brand is extending its leadership even further.
The V10 power unit with 5.2 liters (317,6 cu in) of displacement generates 419 kW (570 CV*) in the Gallardo Superleggera. This puts the weight-to-power ratio of the new top model at only 2.35 kilograms (5.18 lb) per CV and guarantees breathtaking performance. The Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera handles the dash from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and flies past the 200 km/h (124 mph) mark only 10.2 seconds later, ultimately reaching 325 km/h (202 mph). The engine with “Iniezione Diretta Stratificata” gasoline direct injection also boasts an impressive degree of efficiency. Its fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by 20,5 percent compared to the previous model.
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The Gallardo Superleggera is an uncompromising driving machine. Its running gear, with its mighty braking system, has a dedicated and exceptionally precise set-up, while its 19-inch wheels, Pirelli P Zero Corsa, clad in Pirelli sports rubber, are extremely light. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera brings a whole new meaning to the term “super sportscar”.
Alongside its specialized carbon-fiber lightweight components, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is delivered ex-works with an array of other high-end features. Highlights include the e-gear transmission – a manual gearbox is also available at no additional cost – the dedicated set-up, the Pirelli sports tires and the sports seats. Alcantara upholstery and a hand-stitched steering wheel also set the interior ambiance.
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The range of special equipment is particularly sporty. It includes carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs, four-point seat belts, fire extinguisher and a steel roll cage. Visual impact can be further increased by a rear spoiler and the engine bay for the engine compartment – both from carbon-fiber – as well as colored brake calipers.
For the interior, Lamborghini offers special floor mats and leather steering wheels, a storage package and an alarm system. An additional carbon-fiber package includes center console and instrument panel trim, the parking brake handle, parts of the steering wheel and the door handles. A LED light package illuminates the engine compartment, the interior, and the entry area.
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Additional features of special equipment increase comfort, such as the multimedia navigation system, the lifting system which raises the front of the car to enable driving over obstacles, a remote control for opening garage doors and a rear view camera mounted beneath the rear spoiler. Customers who want to personalize their Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, can use Lamborghini’s wide-ranging options of the “Ad Personam” individualization program. •
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Here is the latest addition to the Wicked-7 Steel Mega Wide Body family by Wicked Motor Works. This Custom Commissioned beauty was built for a businessman that owns restaurants spanning the Mediterranean region and beyond. With their client’s wishes in mind, they set out to build a very unique Wicked-7 Porsche.
They began by replacing all of the body panels on this 996 Porsche Cabriolet with all new Generation 2010 Porsche 997 Turbo Steel Body Panels. Then they cut and extend the turbo body panels to their Wicked-7 Mega Wide Body Specs, which are nearly eight inches wider than a stock turbo in the rear and nearly 4 inches wider than a stock turbo in the front. Then it was on to the body enhancements phase.
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Wicked-7 Porsches come with Mega 20� Wheels which are about 14 inches wide in the rear with a 7 inch outer Lip. No other exotic street vehicle has wheels this wide or an outer wheel lip this massive. But the look compliments the equally massive and stunning Wide Body Panels. Because the wheels are so massive, Wicked builds the wide quarter panels and fenders to form the Mega Wide Wheels in the conversion process. In fact, the wheels are so massive that they relocate some of the vehicles components in order to accommodate them.
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Each of Wicked-7 Porsches are adorned with exclusive Wicked-708 design body enhancements parts, which are exclusively produced for their numbered Wicked-7 Porsches only and are not available for sale separately. These parts consist of the Wicked-708 Design front Bumper, which has a haunting and demonic look with huge gaping intakes which are lined with Carbon Fiber, an amazing contrast against the background color of the vehicle as well as an arrow dynamic guide for airflow to the cooling system. The LED blinker lamps are recessed back into the intakes to give the entire bumper an aggressive look and stance. The lower valance is also made in Carbon Fiber to add to the Carbon appointments. The ends of the front bumper have Shark fin like openings to accentuate the side profile of the bumper as well as allow for the air to flow inthrough-and-out of the bumper so as to reduce wind resistance as does the GT3 Style top vent.
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The Rear Wicked-708 Bumper is probably one of the most aggressive and stunning rear bumpers on the market today. The famous 4-Barrel Exhaust System is just out of this world. The center section of the bumper is made of a perforated steel mesh to allow for maximum heat aspiration, generated by the high performance engine, exhaust System and Turbo’s. The Side Shark Gill design allows for exiting air flow to pass through the intercoolers and out to the rear of the vehicle allowing maximum arrow dynamics flow. Finally, the lower section of the bumper is designed with a gorgeous Carbon Fiber diffuser which complements the aggressive rear look of the vehicle beautifully as well as allowing for air flow to come up and out from under the vehicle in the rear.
The Wicked-708 Trunk and Wing is inspired by the new generation GT2, which has the side air intakes that flank the rear of the vehicle and allow for huge gulps of air to flow into the engine bay. The Wing is designed to have a sleeker and more streamlined look, the flaps are a bit longer to the front point and the entire Wing arch is opened up a bit wider for a very exotic look and allow for maximum down force for more stability. Finally, it is finished with a gorgeous rear Carbon Fiber Wing Blade that is slightly tilted upwards to aid in the down force. The final look and function is just breathtaking.
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Every newly built Wicked-7 Porsche is sure to have the latest generation, most recent Porsche appointments throughout. Thus this one is adorned with the newest 2010 Style LED taillights which are just out of this world.
Finally, the client that commissioned Wicked to build this custom Wicked-7 wanted to have his Wicked-7 in GT3 RS Signal Green. This is currently the only Wicked-7 in this color and what a color it is. The bright stunning color of this vehicle compliments the curves and lines of the vehicle perfectly and contrasted by the extensive Carbon Fiber appointments throughout the body just makes this vehicle a masterpiece. The wheels were also ordered to match the color of the vehicle, which are the Classic Mesh Style Wicked Wheels, with a mat black center and matching GT3 RS Signal Green outer massive 7� outer rear Lip.
The Interior of this vehicle is equally as stunning as the exterior. Because after all, one of Wicked Motor Works philosophies are that the driver of a Wicked-7 should experience the same Luxurious and Exotic emotional Feeling as onlookers experience as a very rare Wicked-7 goes by. The client ordered his Wicked-7 with all Black Suede Interior with Matching Signal Green Stitching through the interior for a breathtaking and stunning contrast and feel. From the time one slips into the plush Suede Seat and takes hold of the gorgeous Suede Steering wheel to the time they fire up the ground trembling engine, and blink by the others, it is pure joy and pleasure to own and drive a rare Wicked-7 Custom Porsche, hand built by Wicked Motor Works. Order yours today. •
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Roland Gumpert and his executive team came to Arizona last week to finalize their official GUMPERT apollo launch into the USA market. Mr. Gumpert seemed caught a bit off guard at the Rock Star reception he received from automotive enthusiasts and holiday shoppers alike. Mr. Gumpert, Founder and President of Gumpert Sportswagenmanufaktur GmbH and designer of the GUMPERT apollo was in the US to meet with his new distribution and technical partner, Evolution MotorSports in Tempe, AZ.
Gumpert GmbH and Evolution MotorSports signed a Letter of Intent in March of 2009 while both companies worked out the logistics of bringing the current world record holder of the quickest lap at the N端rburgring in Germany. On 13 August 2009, the apollo S set an official record for a street legal, fully homologized automobile with a lap time of 07:11:57 at the Nordschlife.
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During his trip to Arizona, Mr. Gumpert attended an event at UTI (Universal Technology Institute) where he gave a short speech about the development of the apollo, attended a PCA (Porsche Club of America) event in Cave Creek, Arizona and a Concourso Ferrari event, at the Boulders in Scottsdale Arizona.
Mr. Gumpert also spent an evening getting to know the market with a casual dinner with members of the Scottsdale Exotic Car Club at Scottsdale, Arizona hot-spot the Yard House. With a dozen Italian and German super cars lined up in valet, the crowds were excited to shoot their cell phone cameras at the apollo and pose for pictures with the iconic Mr. Gumpert. Also in attendance with the Scottsdale Exotic Car Club were a Bugatti Veyron, a pair of 800 horsepower EVOMS Porsche’s, Audi R8, Lamborghini Gallardo, MurciÊlago and few other EVOMS Insanely Tuned Luxury Exotics.
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Mr. Gumpert wrapped up his trip with a shake down of the apollo at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Chandler, AZ. Among those present to evaluate this record setting car were Mr. Bob Bondurant, founder of the school that bares his name, Darren Law, Rolex champion, Ian James, Daytona Prototype Champion, Mike McGovern, Chief driving instructor and Mike Speck, Performance Driving instructor.
The overwhelming response to the speed and drivability of the Gumpert apollo was best summed up by one of the professional racers, who asked that he not be named when he asked mister Gumpert, “How long will it take to build mine?�
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Coming from AUDI, Roland Gumpert has a long and impressive track record in car development and motor sport. During his time as Director of the AUDI Sport Department the Quattros from Ingolstadt won 25 races in the World Rally Championship and 4 World Rally Championship Titles.
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The Gumpert Apollo is a race track ready SuperCar that can be licensed for the street! Mr. Gumpert aspired for the Apollo to offer the best value for money of any vehicle in this exclusive class. Starting from that vision, the technical parameters to be met were defined and the first designs of the car were drawn by Marco Vanetta.
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Founded in 1997, Evolution MotorSports has been the leader in after market tuning of high performance automobiles. From casual-street to aggressive track, Evolution MotorSports research and product development has become the standard by which all high performance automobiles are judged. In March of 2009, Evolution MotorSports became the holder of the title of “Fastest 996Turbo in the World-Standing Mile” with their GTXXXX “Bad Influence” Performance System on Porsche 996 Turbo. •
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You drive yourself faster than anyone else. Just like BRM. Now, Bernard Richards Manufacture is launching a limited edition of its iconic watch, the CT-48. Once again at the pinnacle of motorsports, BRM plans to treat the 25 future owners of this exceptional timepiece with seven laps of the Homestead Miami speedway behind the wheel of a real Formula One racecar. What’s a blistering lap without a perfectly accurate chronograph ? Just as the 650 hp Arrows Formula One racer employs state-of-the-art engineering, the limited edition CT-48 features a unique framework and comes with a movement suspended by four shock absorbers with proprietary conical springs. And because you’re in the driver’s seat, you select the color for the hands of the precision movement, the hour ticks, and even the stitching of the handcrafted leather strap. Whether on the track or on the street, wear your passion on your wrist.
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Pioneering luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer and electric carmaker Tesla Motors have teamed up in a worldwide partnership as the iconic Swiss brand celebrates its 150th anniversary.
On display at the Geneva Motor Show is the 2010 TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster. This one-of-a-kind collector’s car includes a unique interior by Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen, incorporating TAG Heuer avant-garde design elements and a specially designed center console due to host TAG Heuer’s cutting edge concept watch, to be revealed in Basel on March 18.
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This car also features a TAG Heuer Meridiist mobile phone as well as a one-fifth second Heuer Limited Edition Stopwatch. This Swiss-made timepiece with mechanical movement pays tribute to the 1860 founding of the company and evoques the mythic revival of the brand’s vintage stopwatches.
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The car’s exterior color scheme is Foucault Field Gray, embodying the innovative spirit of both companies. The design was inspired by the new TAG Heuer concept watch, a technical milestone in mechanical movements, which brings technologically advanced art to life through motion.
The 2010 TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster will remain at the Tesla booth during the public show days, March 4-14 at the Palexpo-Geneva conference center. The car will then be driven to Baselworld, the world’s largest watch exhibition, for a special event March 18.
Since its founding in an artisan’s workshop in the Swiss Jura, TAG Heuer has become one of the world’s best-known luxury brands -- maker of avant-garde watches, eyewear and premium mobile phones for refined consumers around the globe.
TAG Heuer, a star brand from the luxury group and worldwide leader Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), also has deep roots in the automotive sector. Company founder Edouard Heuer received in 1911 the patent for The Time of Trip, the first car dashboard chronograph, followed in 1933 by the Autavia -- the first dashboard timekeeper for both automobiles and aviation. The benchmark in cutting-edge chronographs and timekeeping technology since 1860, TAG Heuer is the watch brand that can claim the longest and strongest association with motor sports and dream cars. Both watches and chronographs are inspired and driven by motor sports, from Formula One to GT cars.
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“TAG Heuer has a rich history and expertise with the world’s most prestigious racing teams -- but this is the first ever partnership we’ve forged with an electric sports car company,” said Jean-Christophe Babin, President and CEO of TAG Heuer. “We believe that high-performance drivers are increasingly searching for products that are efficient, socially responsible and stylish. TAG Heuer and Tesla are two of the few companies arleady achieving these ideals today.”
Tesla Motors began developing an electric sports car in 2004 and remains the only automaker selling highway-capable electric cars. The Tesla Roadster accelerates faster than nearly any other supercar yet is twice as energy efficient as a Toyota Prius -- the only car that delivers supercar performance guilt-free, with zero tailpipe emissions and a carbon footprint dramatically lower than any comparable sports car.
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Based in California’s Silicon Valley, Tesla has delivered more than 1,000 cars to consumers in 21 countries. Advertising Age magazine recently named Tesla one of America’s “hottest brands.” The Tesla Roadster is quickly becoming the must-have car among Hollywood celebrities, European royalty and socially responsible trendsetters worldwide.
“Engineers at both TAG Heuer and Tesla understand intuitively that technology -- whether worn on your wrist or driven on the road -- can help us live better while we tread more lightly on this planet,” said Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
The CEOs of TAG Heuer and Tesla, along with celebrity customers of both companies, will launch their next collaboration in style on March 18 at a party during Baselworld 2010. This nine-month project, commemorating TAG Heuer’s 150th anniversary, will have worldwide reach and will raise awareness of technological innovation to consumers on three continents. •
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Engine tuning using a supercharger is NOVITEC ROSSO’s recipe for making the Ferrari California even more powerful and even sportier. The new supercharged engine represents an increase in power output for the 4.3-liter V8 from standard 460 hp to 606 hp / 446 kW. Powered by this engine the 2+2-seater car sprints from 0 - 100 km/h in under 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 325 km/h. Custom-tailored NOVITEC ROSSO wheels with diameters of 21 and 22 inches, a sporty aerodynamic-enhancement kit and exclusive interior options add further striking highlights.
The system also includes a water-to-air intercooler, a custom intake manifold and larger injectors. On the exhaust side the car is equipped with a NOVITEC ROSSO stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with sport catalysts. An integrated flap mechanism activated by a small switch on the steering wheel called the ‘manettino’ controls the intensity of the exhaust note.
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Precision-calibrated mapping for the engine electronics ensure optimal power yield, perfect reliability and compliance with strict Euro IV exhaust emission limits. The NOVITEC ROSSO compressor conversion bumps power output of the ragtop GT from standard 460 hp / 338 kW to 606 hp / 446 kW at 7,900 rpm. Simultaneously peak torque grows from 485 Nm to 603 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The car’s performance speaks volumes: Acceleration from rest to 100 km/h takes less than 3.8 seconds; top speed increases to 325 km/h.
In addition to more power NOVITEC ROSSO also offers exclusive upgrades for body, suspension and the interior. The body of the California is dressed up in a sporty yet elegant designer suit which is also available in a version made from Carbon. The shape of the NOVITEC ROSSO front spoiler was developed in the wind tunnel and it lends the front-engine sports car an even more dynamic profile. And with its sophisticated shape the spoiler reduces lift on the front axle for further improved directional stability at high speeds.
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New rocker panels with integrated airfoils and black side markers add striking new highlights to the sides of the twodoor car. The aerodynamic concept is rounded out with a rear diffuser and rear spoiler lip that both further minimize unwanted lift on the rear axle. A carbonfiber rear molding adds the finishing touches to the NOVITEC ROSSO look for the Ferrari California.
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Gorgeous three-piece NOVITEC ROSSO NF3 wheels help further improve driving dynamics. The combination of size 9Jx21 wheels in front and size 11.5Jx22 on the rear axle further emphasizes the wedge shape of the sports car. Technology partner Pirelli supplies high-performance tires custom-tailored to this vehicle. The tires are mounted in size 255/30 ZR 21 on the front axle. In the rear tires in size 315/25 ZR 22 provide optimal traction.
The NOVITEC ROSSO sport springs are calibrated specifically to this tire/wheel combination. They also lower the ride height of the Ferrari by some 35 mm. The suspension engineers have further developed a custom feature that makes the California even better suited for everyday use. A hydraulic lift system for the front axle can raise the front of the car by 40 mm at the push of a button. This makes it easier to navigate obstacles such as speed bumps or parking garage ramps. The front reverts to its original position at a second push of the button or automatically when going 80 km/h. •
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