Porsche introduces the fourth generation all-electric Taycan sports car

On the earlier this year, Porsche, the German automotive manufacturer introduced its latest new electric-powered car model named the Porsche Taycan All Electric Sports Saloon, accompanying existing models such as the Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan 4S. In an official releases, the Stuttgart-based automotive company explained that its newest electric-powered car has front-wheel drive and is available in two sizes of battery, namely 300 kW which is capable of spraying power up to 408 PS while the second one 350 kW with power of 476 PS.

The Porsche Taycan All Electric Sports Saloon is the 4th generation of Taycan models has such the cooler features as the Plug & Charge. (Picture from: Suara)

It's said, although the Taycan All Electric Sports Saloon has just been introduced, it known has such the cooler features as the Plug & Charge function allowing convenient charging and payments without the need for cards or applications after the charging cable is plugged in. This allows the Taycan to establish encrypted communication with any Plug & Charge compatible charging station. Meanhile the charging process starts automatically then the payments are also processed automatically.

The Porsche Taycan All Electric Sports Saloon is promised to be able to shoot up to 230 kph. (Picture from: Porsche)

Regarding its performance, the German-made electric-powered car is promised to be able to shoot up to 230 kph. And It's also said the battery can be charged in just 22.5 minutes and capable made it drove as far as 100 km. Then the Porsche 4th gen Taycan electric-powered car will be sold in the price range of 83,520 euros (approx Rp. 1.4 billion).

The Porsche Taycan AllElectric Sports Saloon is promised to be able to charged in 22.5 minutes and capable made it drove as far as 100 km. (Picture from: Porsche)

At the first started on March, the German-made electric car will be marketed in the German, US and Chinese markets and is predicted the latest Taycan model will become one of the world's most favorite electric cars. And the Stuttgart-based automotive company targets the latest Taycan models to produce 40,000 units.

And the Stuttgart-based automotive company targets the latest Taycan models to produce 40,000 units. (Picture from: Porsche)

As in an interview with Automobilwoche, a spokesman of Audi (Porsche' compatriot company which also same as under the Volkswagen Group flags) confirmed that there're 400 employees dispatched from the Neckarsulm plant to be employed at Porsche's Zuffenhausen plant. The first batch of employees has been dispatched since June, and in the next few months more employees will be joined to produce the latest Taycan models.

Since its launch at the end of 2019, the Porsche Taycan has proven itself to be one of the most sought-after electric vehicles in the global automotive market. This electric car is even lined up to be the fastest environmentally friendly vehicle, and also knew faster than the Tesla Model S. With all the advantages it has to offer, it feels right that this car will become one of the favorite cars ever made by Porsche. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE ]

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Have You ever heard about this 1967 Agena sports car?

Indeed, in the automotive world, there are many brands were less known to automotive enthusiasts today. One of them is Serenissima, the automotive brand was founded by Count Giovanni Volpi of Venice in the 1960s for his racing team under the full name of Scuderia Serenissima. As is known at first the Count Volpi's racing team using Ferrari-engined racing cars to achieve many victories on the racing circuit at the time.

1967 Serenissima Agena sports car is built for Scuderia Serenissima and originally designed by Piero Drogo as a mid-engined high-end Grand Tourer. (Picture from: RouteVecchie)

However, when its founder later funded a new company called ATS which was founded by several former Ferrari employees, so made Enzo Ferrari not pleased and decided not to sell his car anymore to Serenissima. So the company turned to De Tomaso, ATS, and Maserati, and it is also known that Volpi and Serenissima halted its operations in the world's automotive in 1970.

Besides being involved in the world of racing, Serenissima is also known to have launched several prototype racing cars and one of them ever discussed by us, namely the Serenissima 308V Jet Competizione of the 1965 which unfortunately never had really the chance to shine in the circuits.

1967 Serenissima Agena sports car has a fairly light aluminum body made by the Modena-based coachbuilder named Carrozzeria Sports Car which built on a boxy structure with tubular front and rear subframes. (Picture from: RouteVecchie)

This time, we will discuss another car model specifically made for Giovanni Volpi's racing team, which is named Serenissima Agena. The car was originally designed as a mid-engined high-end Grand Tourer, which was relatively new at the time. It is noted only several famous manufacturers have chosen this such engine set-up, and the most prominent is the Lamborghini Miura, which was first presented at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, shortly after that followed by De Tomaso Mangusta is carried an American engine, but it said not as innovative as the Lambo's car.

Inside the cabin of the Serenissima Agena's dashboard has an impressive number of instruments and a three-spoke steering wheel mounted with six Allen bolts. (Picture from: Coachbuild)

The Serenissima Agena is designed by Piero Drogo and built on a boxy structure with tubular front and rear subframes, and is powered by a Massimino Tipo 358 V engine. The drivetrain is a 3.5 liter overhead twin-cam V8 engine coupled with twin-spark ignition plus four Weber DCN14 carburetors, at first glance this layout is identical to the Le Mans spyder. Besides that the two-seater coupé has a fairly light aluminum body made by the Modena-based coachbuilder named Carrozzeria Sports Car.

There are two leather covered bucket seats, a gear lever in a solid grille, with dog-leg first gear and a lock for reverse inside the cabin of 1967 Serenissima Agena sports car. (Picture from: RouteVecchie)

As stated by the brand's owner, initially on the car installed louver lights, but then the front was modified by mechanics to install four lights. After finishing looking less elegant, the car was then redesigned to perfect its looks. The result, the car is featured with closed headlights, and more matched with lower air intake. While for several occasions the rear spoiler was installed, but it's removed after the event ended.

1967 Serenissima Agena sports car is powered is a 3.5 liter overhead twin-cam V8 Massimino Tipo 358 V engine. (Picture from: Coachbuild)

Inside the cabin, there are two leather covered bucket seats, a gear lever in a solid grille, with dog-leg first gear and a lock for reverse. While on its dashboard you could be found an impressive number of instruments such as a rev counter marked in red at 7,000 rpm, oil temperature and pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, battery charger and voltage gauge, clock and even an air intake temperature gauge.

1967 Serenissima Agena sports car is only made one unit as it is which is intended as a prototype. (Picture from: Coachbuild)

These aviation-styled dials and gauges are four screw-mounted each, so it giving the dashboard an experimental feel, reinforced by a three-spoke steering wheel mounted with six Allen bolts. The interior is featured with a touch of comfort, also completed with a Becker Grand Prix radio and a Philips cassette player with an eight-track cartridge.

While for certain event the rear spoiler was attached on the Serenissima Agena sports car, but it's removed after the event ended. (Picture from: Coachbuild)

The Agena is only made one unit as it is which is intended as a prototype. Once completed, the Agena was not used much, and is still in pristine condition to this day, apart from the aforementioned bodywork modifications. Amazingly, the car was sold by none other than the marque owner, who was responsible for the car commissioned back in the 1960s.

We're sorry because the video below is not about the Serenissima Agena, but its sibling the Serenissima 308V Jet Competizione.

If you ask how much is the price of this rare car is? As quoted from Auto-Moto, one of the leading auction events in Europe called Artcurial Rétromobile 2019 is priced the Agena car in the price range from €400 to €600 thousands (or approx Rp.6.9 to Rp.10.3 billions). Wow, it's pretty expensive too...! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WIKIPEDIA | RUOTEVECCHIE | COACHBUILD | AUTO-MOTO ]

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Ferrari is preparing its newest V6 engined hybrid supercar to rival the Artura

We all know that the production of the Ferrari V6-engined car species had been discontinued for decades. Recently the prancing horse logoed premium car manufacturer seems to be preparing to reveal the true heir of the Ferrari Dino 246 GT. For now, though, the car still covered by the weird guise and is reportedly will be powered with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain consisting of a six-cylinder engine and electric motors.

A spy shot picture of Ferrari V6 hybrid supercar milling around near the company's headquarter in Maranello, Italy. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)

In a spy shot, as reported by AutoEvolution, the car covered by a strange-looking camouflage near the Ferrari's headquarter in Maranello, Italy. Well, the figure of the car under the guise was later found to be codenamed Ferrari F171 which at first glance has many similarities in shape to the Ferrari SF90 Stradale such, door-mounted side mirrors, carded windshield and dual-pipe exhausts posed above the plate-number.

A spy shot picture of Ferrari V6 hybrid supercar milling around near the company's headquarter in Maranello, Italy. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)

The car seems to carry a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 mid-mounted engine and is expected to have a wide 120-degree vee angle to keep the car's center of gravity low. As quoted of MotorTrend, many speculate that Ferrari is preparing a replacement for the Ferrari F8 Tributo by making up names such as the F6 or SF60 and even the new Dino.

A spy shot picture of Ferrari V6 hybrid supercar milling around near the company's headquarter in Maranello, Italy. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)

However, it seems that the F8 Tributo replacement with a new model will not be carried out by the Maranello-based company in the near future. Considering the F8 itself is still relatively new model, as it was first introduced in 2019 as the 2020 model and known also that the F8 is actually a temporary measure to keep its sibling Ferrari 488 GTB competitive against the McLaren 720S, because both cars have the same engine's power output of 711 hp. So it is natural, if there are parties who link the F171 as the F8 replacement.

By the appearance of the Ferrari's F171 coded car also sparked other speculations. As quoted of Motor Authority, the F171 is not intended as a replacement model for the F8 but a slightly more attainable mid-engine offering to target the recently revealed McLaren Artura, which also features a twin-turbo V-6. Besides that the F171 is also equipped with a single electric motor that helps the engine to drive its rear wheels, again a similar arrangement to the Artura.

2021 McLaren Artura is predicted to be a rival for next Ferrari V6 hybrid supercar. (Picture from: Autoblog.RS)

Reportedly, that the Ferrari F171's 3.0 liter engine capable to spew the power of 590 horsepower, whereas when combined with the e-motor it allows a total output of 700 horsepower. And if we look at the specifications of its British rival supercar, it wrote that the new Artura's V6 engine could be spit out the power of 577 hp with a combined total power of 671 horsepower. On the paper, it can be seen that the Ferrari F171 is slightly more powerful than Mclaren Artura. 

The F171 coded test car also equipped with yellow painted calipers squeezing carbon fiber discs, the car also exhibits a shorter wheelbase rather than the SF90 Stradale and F8 Tributo. It is developed by the automaker primarily to lower CO2 emissions and Ferrari will keep its F171 weight as low as possible by using the SF90 Stradale's multi-material chassis which combines the carbon fiber with other aluminum-based alloys.

A spy shot picture of Ferrari V6 hybrid supercar milling around near the company's headquarter in Maranello, Italy. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)

So, the prancing horse logoed car manufacturers given a promise of 20 percent higher bending stiffness and 40 percent higher torsional rigidity than previous mid-engine platforms without the increase in weight. In any case, plug-in hardware will most likely compensate for this weight-saving solution.

After mentioning plug-in hybridization, it's worth noting that Ferrari had previously advertised that its SF90 Stradale species had a driving range only in EV mode of up to 25 kilometers (16 miles). While the McLaren is slightly higher in range at 30 kilometers (19 miles), not to forget that the Artura only uses one electric motor instead of three.

Reportedly for its premiere will be held by Ferrari this September at the 2021 Frankfurt Motor Show. Although there is no official releases yet, it is also rumored that the production version of the F171 will be priced at the same price as the Artura, its British rival supercar in the range of $225,000 before the option in the US. We'll wait and see. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION | MOTORTREND | MOTORAUTHORITY | HAGERTY | AUTOBALA | LOVEBYLIFE ]

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Bristol Fighter is claimed to have fierce performance but powerless in the market

For those of you whose claimed yourself as the true automotive enthusiasts should be familiar with the Bristol Cars, one of the British car manufacturers that has existed since the post-war period, namely 1945 and known for its handmade luxury cars. As qouted of Wikipedia, one of the most phenomenal ever produced by the company in the form of a British-style supercar with the gull-wing-style doors and claimed has fairly ferocious performance called the Bristol Fighter. The car was designed by the former Brabham Formula One team's engineer Max Boxstrom.

Bristol Fighter is a British supercar produced in between 2004 to 2011 under 3 variants, Bristol Fighter, Fighter S and Fighter T in which each of which is distinguished by the power produced by the V10 engine it carries. (Picture from: Vroom)

Actually, the car specifically made by hand in England under 3 different variants, and adopting the same 8.0-liter V10 engine used in the American's Dodge Viper. As the first variant, the Bristol Fighter uses an upgraded engine is capable produce around 530 hp of power. While the second one, the Bristol Fighter S is ppowered by the same engine but producing slightly more power, which is around 628 hp.

Bristol Fighter featured with gull-wing-style doors and is designed by former Brabham Formula One engineer Max Boxstrom. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

Indeed, the Bristol Fighter is not as "aggressive" as the American sports car, which tends to be more savage in terms of the appearance. As if teh British company wanted to show that speed is a high guarantee attached on its Fighter and Fighter S variants, so by using such engine the British supercar claimed to be through a top speed of 210 mph with acceleration from rest to 60 mph in just 4 seconds.

The impression of luxury on the exterior and interior of the Bristol Fighter variants is known as the perfect combination of British "intelligence" and American "strength" that puts the car at the list of the world's fastest cars. (Picture from: Vroom)

The elegance and aesthetic perfection of the Bristol Fighter is an astonishing combination along with the quality of performance, the "British" typical of beauty and strenght, which has also put the Fighter on a par with and even slightly superior to other sports car in the world at the time.

For the engine, the Bristol Fighter and Fighter S variants use an upgraded 8.0 liter V10 engine, while the Bristol Fighter T is also coupled with the intercooler and twin turbocharger devices. (Picture from: Vroom)

The Bristol Cars made its supercar by using the carbon fiber and aluminum materials, and in 2006 the third variant called the Bristol Fighter T was born which is said to have a slightly higher speed number than iconic cars known as the lord of speed, the Bugatti Veyron. 

The extreme speed produced is quite helped to the light weight of 3,515 lbs which theoretically makes it easier to distribute the peak power of the V10 engine is supported by the intercooler and twin turbocharger devices of 1,012 bhp at 5,600 rpm, so that capable to give the acceleration from rest to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and claimed to be through a top speed of 225 mph.

The Bristol Fighter stayed on the track along with a very powerful engine coupled with a six-speed manual transmission that will help you reach 60 mph in the first gear only. (Picture from: Pinterest)

In terms of vehicle stability, the Bristol Fighter is unquestionable which complementing a capable performance by a light weight. It thanks to the hard work of the company's designers who succeeded in developing the such design where the spoilers usage considered not important anymore. The stability that keeps the Bristol Fighter T stayed on the track along with a very powerful engine coupled with a six-speed manual transmission that will help you reach 60 mph in the first gear only.

The fact, the Bristol Fighter cool achievements contrary with its commercial career and only a dozen were ever made from 2004 to 2011. (Picture from: ClassicCarGarage)

The impression of luxury on the exterior and interior is a package that complements the Bristol Fighter variants known as the perfect combination of British "intelligence" and American "strength" that puts the car at the list of the world's fastest cars. The Bristol Fighter will fulfill the dream of the lovers of speed and elegance in the whole world at a price much cheaper than the Bugatti Veyron.

Despite its interesting technical record, the Bristol Fighter's long career remains the secret. The fact, its cool performance achievements contrary with its commercial career and only a dozen were ever made from 2004 to 2011.💤

Today, this British supercar is considered to be a rare item and (if you able to find one) it could be sold in an exorbitant priced tags of more than €200,000 or around Rp. 3.45 billion.😒 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VROOM | WIKIPEDIA ]

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Here are the 8 most sought after of the 1980s Ferraris today (Part-2)

The 1980s was one of the eras where most people at that time were very obsessed with the future. This is illustrated by the public's interest in futuristic-themed movies such as Back To The Future, so that they were made in several sequels. The film depicts the human ability to time travel by using a time travel device made by retrofitting a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 with a flux capacitor, although in reality it still cannot be done until today. The existence of sophisticated DMC DeLorean car with future technology such those in that movie then had a big influence on car design in the 1980s.

The 2012 Silverstone Classic on July 20-22 features the largest gathering of Ferrari F40 supercars ever seen. (Picture from: Telegraph.co.uk or Pinterest)

Ferrari is one of the most capable car manufacturers to show the influence of futuristic elements in its car productions. At the time, the Ferraris are famous for its iconic red color, but is also famous for its wide mirrors and futuristic car design that gives the impression as if it is ready to fly. By its such distinctive and iconic shape, so it is not surprising that the Ferraris of the 1980s are still the target of many fans today, and here are the second part of the 8 most sought after 1980s Ferraris;

5. 1984 Ferrari 512 Testarosa

Perhaps, this Ferrari 512 Testarossa is the most famous Ferrari model among the 1980s Ferrari cars on the list. This car is also arguably one of the successful models to be excellent when it was first launched in 1984, and has appeared in various legendary television series at that time such as Miami Vice and others.

1984 Ferrari 512 Testarossa. (Picture from: TopCarRating)

Besides having an attractive appearance, this car knew very powerful due to the engine able to spit out a power output of up to 390hp, so no wonder if it has a fairly good acceleration capability from rest to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds, and also can run up to a top speed of 180 mph.

6. 1986 Ferrari GTS Turbo

The Ferrari GTS Turbo known as the last V8 engined 2-seater sports car series made by Ferrari in 1986. As the name implies, the car is also equipped with a turbocharger, the same as that applied to the Ferrari 328 GTB, but the car has a slightly larger engine's displacement that is 2.0 liters. So, the car's engine is claimed to be capable of spewing power up to 254 brake horsepower, which is the power measurement before the loss of car's power due to the gearbox frictions and other factors.

1986 Ferrari GTS Turbo. (Picture from: AlphaCodes)

In terms of appearance, although it has undergone changes to the front and rear bumpers, for some reason the appearance still feels plain. If in general, we've seen on the Ferrari's car has the stripe in black accents or other colors, then this car is  an exception or not one of them.

7. 1987 Ferrari F40

If there is a car manufacturer that can build a daily road-legal car that can be used for the racing as well, then that is always considered a good thing by most car enthuthiasts especially for those fast car lovers. It seems that Ferrari has managed to make it happen when they launched the Ferrari F40 in 1987 back then. This is understandable because the Maranello-based auto manufacturer is known to have the world's best GT and Formula racing programs until today.

1987 Ferrari F40. (Picture from: CarPixel)

This is a Ferrari model could be used as daily vehicle on the public roads, but it has the racing ability. It could be happened, due to it's powered by an engine capable of spitting out power up to 478 horsepower. So it is not surprising that the F40 can accelerate from rest to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 201 mph. If only street racing wasn't illegal, then inevitably the F40 could be one of the most reliable cars for the street racing.

 

8. 1989 Ferrari 348 TB

At the end of a decade like this, usually the world's leading manufacturer will display a completely new car. This is precisely will not be able to found by you when seen the Ferrari 348 TB launched in 1989, because this car at first glance looks similar to the Testarossa. So, it could be said that the Maranello-based car stable did not launch such completely new car model at the time.

1989 Ferrari 348 TB. (Picture from: Ferrari)

The stripes on the sides make it look like a race car and off course it would be appealed to the speed lovers. In addition, this car also has great running capability due to it has an engine capable to spit a maximum power of 300 horsepower. So, no wonder if the car can be accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds.

So, those are the 8 most sought after 1980s Ferraris to date, which one is your target to be one of your car collections or even used as a cool daily car. Don't get drunk while on the wheel and stay safe. (Back to the Part-1). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FERRARI | BRINGTRAILER ]

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Here's the all-electric Maserati's radical-looks hypercar inspired by its racing legacy

Reportedly, the Italian trident-logoed sports car manufacturer, Maserati, after successfully launching its newest supercar, the Maserati MC20 in 2020, will soon enter the world of electric-powered vehicles. And then the manufacturer said that it had started testing an electric drive system that would complement future the Maserati models.

Maserati Neptune Concept, a single-seat electric-powered supercar concept is designed by Salvatore Andrea Piccirillo and inspired by the Maserati 250F lagendary race car of the 1950s. (Picture from: HotCars)

And it is also mentioned that in 2022 the Maserati MC20 will also be powered by three electric motors which are claimed to be able to spew more power. It is also mentioned that there are already another several experimental vehicles that have used the electric motors that applied the latest Maserati's technology which was fully developed in their own laboratory in Modena, Italy. They will come soon.

The legendary Maserati 250F of the 1950s known as the inspiration source for the Maserati Neptune Concept. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

But what if the Modena-based manufacturer dared to present a radical form of an electric-powered supercar. Maybe through the following concept, a famous car and yacht designer named Salvatore Andrea Piccirillo intended to be the answer of that question. Well, in a brilliant way, he poured out a radical design idea of a single-seat electric-powered supercar concept called the Maserati Neptune Concept. Its name is coincidentally a translation for 'Nettuno,' the engine name installed on Maserati MC20 supercar.

The Maserati Neptune Concept has plenty of void space in the middle, seem uses a Formula E racecar platform featuring super-sized wheels and arching lines that connect them, this pixel exercise easily stimulates the mind. (Picture from: Techeblog)

Conceptually, the mentioned supercar is not meant to be a rival to the upcoming electric-powered MC20 supercar variant, but rather solely an envisioned with all-electric powered single-seat supercar is inspired by the legendary Maserati 250F race car. As stated by the designer of Maserati Neptune Concept, that the vision is a homage to the legendary Maserati 250F, that has been driven by legends like Stirling Moss, Juan Manuel Fangio and Maria Teresa de Filippis (as the first Formula-1 woman driver).

The Maserati Neptune Concept is powered by 3 electric motors, the main one is on the front of the car while the other two are attached on each its rear wheels. (Picture from: Techeblog)

"Maserati Neptune wants to take back the original 250F layout, but with a different shape and proportions. A particular attention to the Maserati's classic race car wore the racing livery number three, that is an important element in the history of Maserati is echoed in some details. There is 3 electric motors, the main one is on the front of the car while the other two are attached on each its rear wheels," Andrea Piccirillo said further.

While the Maserati Neptune Concept's batteries are hidden behind the main engine and inside the car monocoque. (Picture from: Worldlesstech)

But according to Autoevolution, the supercar appears with its unusual construction, which features plenty of void space in the middle, this virtual creation looks more like a sculpture than anything else. Nevertheless, the layout owes to the fact that, under the top side of the electric-powered vehicle, we've found a Formula E racecar platform featuring super-sized wheels and arching lines that connect them, this pixel exercise easily stimulates the mind. While the batteries are hidden behind the main engine and inside the car monocoque.

The engineering is thought to bring Formula E technology into a Granturismo concept, that’s a remarkable element in the history of Maserati. For this reason, Maserati Neptune Concept has an unique driver position, that is like a Formula 1 seat. 

This can be translated as the implementation of the brand's racing DNA taken of the legendary Maserati 250F when it raced on the Formula-1 racetrack in the 1950s, so one can easily imagine the emotions of legendary drivers such Juan Manuel Fangio or Stirling Moss when riding this creation. Too bad, it's just an imaginary car.😉 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | YANKO DESIGN | WORLDLESSTECH | AUTOEVOLUTION | TECHEBLOG | HOTCARS ]

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