Not Dissuaded By The Threat From Its Local Foe
Lamborghini鈥檚 upcoming Urus will be the fastest production SUV to ever lap the Nurburgring, the Italian firm says. The record for the fastest SUV at the famous German racetrack is held by the previous-generation Porsche Cayenne Turbo S with a 7:59.74. However, Alfa Romeo claims the Stelvio Quadrifoglio will surpass the Cayenne and claim the crown. Not dissuaded by the threat from its local foe, Lamborghini research and development chief Maurizio Reggiani believes the Urus will be faster. 鈥淥ur SUV will achieve more than 300 kph (187 mph) because it鈥檚 a Lamborghini. It鈥檚 our DNA. (We will) achieve the best lap time for an SUV on Nordschleife鈥攖his is a faster SUV,鈥?he told Motor Authority. Reggiani鈥檚 statement about the vehicle鈥檚 Nurburgring prospects counter those of Lamborghini Asia Pacific chief Andrea Baldi who suggested the Urus wouldn鈥檛 chase records at the circuit. Yesterday, it was announced that the Urus will premiere on December 4 and according to reports, be powered by the VW Group鈥檚 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with approximately 650 hp.
A 1983 Porsche 911 SCRS Rothmans Safari which will surely light a fire under the belly of any Porsche enthusiast is currently for sale on eBay. This 911 started life as a 1983 911SC and came to Trissl Sports Cars Florence in desperate need of a restoration. Rather than simply restoring the car to its former self, the seller decided to transform it into as SCRS inspired by the famed Rothman East African Safari race car. The vehicle鈥檚 transformation saw its 3.0-liter engine rebuilt by Martins Classic Cars and outfitted with Dougherty Camshafts and polished and ported cylinder heads. Also included in the modifications was a lightweight clutch system, custom-built half shafts, and a bespoke fuel tank. As for the 911鈥檚 body, it was stripped down and sent to an Amelia Island Concours-winning painter where the car received a paint scheme identical to the original Porsche Rothmans 911 SCRS. Elsewhere, the car features a distinctive light pod, 16-inch Fuchs wheels, Bilstein coilover suspension, and brakes from Bremtek Racing. The seller says that since the transformation, the car has been driven just 160 km. A quick scroll through the images of the car show just how comprehensive the alterations were. 25,100, unsurprisingly short of the reserve. There are just over five days left in the auction.
A couple weeks ago, as usual, I turned on my iPad Mini to see if there was any interesting new videos on the MotorTrend channel. I found a new Head2Head comparison featuring the Tesla Model S and the Mercedes-Benz S550. I was confused because: those two cars are vastly dissimilar, and I couldn't figure out what type of car the comparison was aimed at. Why are people comparing the Tesla to cars like the BMW 7-Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Those are massive luxury sedans with beautiful interiors, big V8 engines, and don't forget their 16-mpg avg. But the Tesla is a sleek, fast, eco-friendly sports sedan with an electric motor and an iPad-sized nav screen. So why compare it to that class of car? A proper comparison with the Tesla would be against something like the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid or the Fisker Karma (now deceased), which are both aimed at the Tesla. But instead all of theses major car review companies are comparing it to the wrong cars.
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