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BMW Z4 M40i Could Get A Six-Speed Manual Just Like The Supra
“Is that a Supra?” No, it’s the BMW Z4 M40i that is rumored to get a six-speed manual transmission, much like its Supra sibling. The Z4’s 382hp is currently only delivered to the wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Now that the Toyota Supra 3.0 has a six-speed gearbox, it seems that BMW is feeling the urge to provide the Z4 M40i with a manual too.
2023 Honda CR-V Grows Up And Becomes More Premium, Gains New Hybrid
The 2023 Honda CR-V will be released in the US market this summer, with hybrid options following later in the year. It boasts aggressive design cues, and the wheelbase has grown by 1.6-inches. You can choose from EX, EX-L, Sport, and Sport Touring models; they all come with redesigned cabins. The available powertrains will be either a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder with a pair of electric motors.
Rimac Showcases The First-Production Nevera, Packs 1,887 HP And Four Electric Motors
After many hours of development, research, and testing, the Rimac Nevera is now the first production model that has been built in Croatia. Dubbed as car #000, the first Nevera features a 120 kWh battery pack and outputs a whopping 1,887 hp and 1,740 lb-ft of torque. It’s good for a 0-60 mph sprint in 1.85 seconds which isn’t a shock with these power figures. Rimac says production will be limited to 150 examples.
Pininfarina Begins Battista Electric Supercar Production And Details The Incredible Process
The all-electric Battista by Pininfarina has been crowned as the most powerful production sports car ever developed in Italy. This hyper GT shares powertrain technology with the Rimac Nevera and puts out 1,900-hp (1,416 kW) for a 0-60 sprint in under two seconds. A single Battista will take just ten people, ten weeks, and around 1,250 hours to manufacture, while a five-unit special edition would need 18 weeks.
Alfa Romeo Giulia ErreErre Fuoriserie Is A Quadrifoglio With A Retro-Style Bodykit
ErreErre Fuoriserie has come up with a rather unique body kit for the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. The design is said to be inspired by the ’60s Giulia Tipo 105, with custom carbon fiber bodywork. The front end features a pair of round headlights and a retro-styled Scudetto grille. The classic-style wheels complement the profile, while the LED taillights are sourced from a Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
2024 BMW 5 Series Spied Wearing Production Headlights And Taillights
The new 2024 BMW 5 Series is inching closer to its debut and has been spotted testing, wearing a camouflaged wrap. For the first time, it looks to be sporting the production headlights and taillights, a year after the car made its spy debut. Opting for a practical design approach with new dynamic lines, a variety of mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric powertrains will be introduced.
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Debuts July 18th, Promises To Be “Scary Fast”
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Ford released a teaser video of their “Beyond Fast. Scary Fast.” 2023 F-150 Raptor R last month. Now, Ford North America Product Communications Director Mike Levine has announced a release date of July 18th on Twitter. The Raptor R is expected to feature unique 17-inch wheels and 37-inch all-terrain tires. And the 5.2-liter Predator V8 supercharged engine delivers 625 lb-ft (846 Nm) of torque and 760 horsepower (567 kW/ 771 PS) in the Mustang Shelby.
What Else Is Making The News
Zephyr Breaks Own Record For Longest Unmanned Flight
The Airbus Zephyr 8 has broken its own flight endurance record of 25 days, 23 hours and 57 minutes!
The stratospheric UAS is currently orbiting above the Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ (🇺🇸) and has the capability of flying continuously ''for months at a time.'' pic.twitter.com/2OXEauxHqj
— Bizjets of War (@bizjetsofwar) July 11, 2022
The Airbus Zephyr S solar-powered has flown for 26 consecutive days, breaking its former 2018 record. According to flight data, the aircraft traveled from an Arizona test range to Belize in Central America and returned.
Elon Musk Says Trump Should ‘Hang Up His Hat And Sail Into The Sunset’
I don’t hate the man, but it’s time for Trump to hang up his hat & sail into the sunset.
Dems should also call off the attack – don’t make it so that Trump’s only way to survive is to regain the Presidency.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 12, 2022
Elon Musk stated former President Donald Trump should “hang up his hat and sail into the sunset” days after Trump alleged Musk lied about voting for him. “He told me he voted for me, so he’s another bullsh*t artist,” were Trump’s remarks.