This car is the first and rarest Porsche car and named the Porsche Type 64 coupe. This classic car was built taking its base from the VW Beetle and was designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche himself. And the first Porsche Type 64 was completed in 1939.
Initially, the car will be used on the road racing championship from Berlin (Germany) to Rome (Italy). But, the 2nd World War broke out on September 1, 1939, which was marked by the invasion of German troops to Poland. So that the race event was canceled.
Porsche Type 64 was the first Porsche car completely built in 1939, and designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche himself. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/31NHmj5)
In total, only three units of the Porsche Type 64 were ever made, and during WW2 those cars were in the hands of Porsche family, except the car with the chassis number 1 which was destroyed in an accident in 1939. The remaining two units then used as private vehicles of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche and his son Ferry Porsche during the war periods.
Unfortunately after the wars over, the car with chassis number 2 was found the US soldiers who then cut the roof and used it up to damage. While car with chassis number 3 managed to survive in the hands of Ferry Porsche. When the Porsche automotive company was established in 1948, Ferry Porsche himself put the Porsche's writing on the front of the car and since then it known as the first car to use a Porsche emblem.
Interior and dashboard view of 1939 Porsche Type 64. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZfsI6C)
When the first production car (Porsche 356) came out from the Porsche auto factory in 1948, the Porsche Type 64 was no longer needed and it was sold to an Austrian racer named Otto Mathe who used the car to race and save it until his death in 1995. And in 1997 the car changed hands again to Otto Mathe's friend who also known as a famous Porsche specialist named Thomas Gruber.
Porsche Type 64 uses 1,100 CC engine which has also been upgraded to produce power around 32 and 40 hp. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZfsI6C)
And the car that will be auctioned by RM Sotheby's auction house at Monterey Car Week 2019 in California, United States is a car that uses chassis No. 38/41 which is also said to be the purest ever. And to promote the car's auction, RM Sotheby asked the Pikes Peak champion and also filmmaker Jeff Zwart and Patrick Long, Porsche racer to drive the car and video it and then auction it at the 2019 Monterey Car Week.
Well, one of the locations for making these 80-year-old car videos is at the Willow Springs Raceway circuit. In his confession, Long was impressed and felt that the car being so modern and praised engineering skills prowess of Dr. Porsche's. According to Long, the character of the Porsche Type 64 is similar to the modern Porsche 911, not only from the shape but also from the weight distribution, aerodynamics and efficiency. He also admitted that when sitting behind the driver, he felt the seat position was like a fighter pilot's seat.
The Type 64 chassis is indeed made from the base of the WV Beetle, but it has been strengthened and uses a 1,100 CC engine which has also been upgraded to produce power around 32 and 40 hp, compared to the Beetle of only 23.5 hp. It's not much indeed, but the car's weight is only about 618.7 kg.
This Porsche Type 64 is considered the most important car in the history of those German automotive manufacturer because without this car there would be no Porsche 356, 911 and the brand with the most racing wins.
Unfortunately, RM Sotheby's doesn't provide a price estimate but the car is predicted to be the world's most expensive Porsche classic car. However, as quoted from Motorauthority, this car is estimated can be sold at a price of around US. $20 million (around Rp. 250 billion). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORAUTHORITY]
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One of the most valuable investments in the automotive sector is collecting luxury sports cars that are custom made and limited. This is where Lamborghini ensures its business is maintained. And for the umpteenth time, Lamborghini teased the world's auto collectors through two special units from the skilled hands of engineer crews at Centro Stile Design and the Ad Personam Department.
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster posed with Huracán EVO GT Celebration at the Monterey Car Week 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P3gQ3P)
The two units are the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster and the Lamborghini Huracán EVO GT Celebration, these road sports cars that have teased many speed enthusiasts across the world and both of them has performed at the Quail, Motorsports Gathering in Monterey Car Week 2019 last weekend, on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster at the Monterey Car Week 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P3gQ3P)
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster is only made 63 units, as a marker of the company that was built in 1963. Further in detail Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster, will certainly be given the opportunity for consumers to choose color and material tastes for the exterior and interior in the form of eight exclusive expressive designs. And each unit has a special plate numbered in the order of production for example "1 of 63".
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster at the Monterey Car Week 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P3gQ3P)
This roadster model will be presented on the carbon fiber exterior whether doff or glossy color for the roof, engine cover, engine air ventilation, windscren rim and side mirrors. Matt Titanium will decorate Leiron wheels. The interior will be given three color choices for Alcantara namely Grigio Octans (gray), Grigio Cronus (gray) and Arancio Dryope (orange).
Features carbon fiber in the cockpit of Lamborghini's patented, light weight, CarbonSkin. There is a logo on the Alcantara and CarbonSkin material "63". Carbon fiber sport seats are given a white cross stitch Q-Citura. The engine used is that which has been proven in Nürburgring-Nordschleife, powered 770 hp at 8,500 rpm and torque of 720 Nm at 6,750 rpm.
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster at the Monterey Car Week 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P3gQ3P)
The distribution of power weights is only 2.05 kg/hp. The acceleration rate from 0 to 100 km/h can be penetrated 2.9 seconds and 0-200 km/h is only 8.8 seconds. The highest speed can be obtained 350 km/hour. While the braking distance of 100 km/h to stop only takes 31 meters.
Lamborghini Huracán EVO GT Celebration at the Monterey Car Week 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P3gQ3P)
As for the Huracán EVO GT Celebration, it is also a limited series reported by Lamborghini with 36 units. Presented in honor of the double wins of 2018 and 2019 in the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring. When added up, the number becomes 36, also known as the "36 Hours of Florida" race.
Discussing Huracán EVO GT Celebration, including livery from the GRT Grasser Racing Team that was carried out by Paul Miller Racing delivered Lamborghini four wins. It is a combination of Verde Egeria green and Arancio Aten orange. Three special colors have been prepared by Lamborghini Ad Personam in collaboration with Centro Stile where the other three colors can be combined livery, there are a total of nine combinations.
Lamborghini Huracán EVO GT Celebration at the Monterey Car Week 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P3gQ3P)
The engine used in this car is the V10 as it is used in races. The car indeed looks like a special race with two hexagon shapes on the door and front hood numbered "11", inspired by the number for the race. 20-inch alloy wheels use a single bolt and can be combined with brake caliper colors.
Consumers can of course order a special Lamborghini Squadra Corse body protector, applied to the roof and decorated with Italian or American flags and laurel wreaths placed on the rear fenders. There is also a decorative plate "Daytona 24" and "Sebring 12", while on the side of pillar B there is a carbon fiber sheet that reads "1 of 36".
Then in the cabin using Alcantara material with contrast sewing thread, similar to the color of the livery. This car is available for the North American market and will start shipping in early 2020. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOUCES | LAMBORGHINI | AUTOBLOG | NEWATLAS]
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When on the streets, we certainly often see a variety of cool cars (sports cars or supercars) with a variety of sophistication they have and the speed that they can produce. These cool cars are of course the dream of all automotive lovers in the world to be able to test their adrenaline when on driving at their desired speed on the streets or even racing circuits anywhere.
Booth of Ken Okuyama Design at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/31L3kU5)
And the figure of sports cars or supercars that exist today can not be separated with the automotive designers who have made enormous contributions through their creative design ideas which are then manifested into the real form of a sports car or supercar.
Ken Okuyama's Kode 9 or k.o 9 sports coupe version shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2H9M2Ia)
One of them is Ken Okuyama. He is a world-famous car designer, who worked for Pininfarina until 2006 and was involved in many famous supercar projects such as the Ferrari Rossa concept, Ferrari Enzo, Maserati Quattroporte and many others.
Interior and dashboard view of Ken Okuyama's Kode9 sports coupe version shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33E4ClF)
Now through his own automotive design company called 'Ken Okuyama Design,' looks actively giving birth to many unique concept cars. He has built many supercars through his company, such as Kode 0, Kode 57 and this time we will discuss one of the other automotive works that was born by Ken Okuyama named Kode 9 or k.o 9.
Rear side view of Ken Okuyama's Kode9 sports coupe version shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33E4ClF)
When first wanted to build it, Ken Okuyama intended to make a car inspired by a number of retro concepts and Vintage car models such as the Jaguar D-Type, Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, Lotus Elise, Mach 5 (a racing car on the TV anime series titled 'Speed Racer'), etc. The car managed its debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.
Ken Okuyama's Kode 9 spyder version shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2TE9H8U)
He said that this car was a combination of a racing car and a sports car. The appearance of this car has amazing proportions but looks simple. According to him as well this car will be able to compete with other sports cars. Beside that the car was described as "a message for the currently car industry that seems to be trapped in a line and an overly complex structure (rigid) based on the lowest common denominator."
Interior and racing seats view of Ken Okuyama's Kode 9 spyder version shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33E4ClF)
Besides being made in the coupe version, this car is made in a spyder version as well. The Kode9 has the latest innovation where the race car comes with the tuned 1,798 cc four-cylinder Honda engine with the HKS turbocharges so that it can produce power of 316 hp.
Rear side view of Ken Okuyama's Kode 9 spyder version shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33E4ClF)
Overall this car weighs only 890 kg and it is not surprising due to this car uses the 3D printed aluminum chassis and as well as for a series of carbon elements applied on the body. This clearly shows that the Kode 9 is a super lightweight vehicle.
Ken Okuyama's Kode 7 or k.o 7, a lightweight roadster shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33E4ClF)
At the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, the sports coupe version of the k.o 9 (with a Blue Sparked color with two White lines in the middle) and spyder ones (in two color combinations of Orange and Light Blue plus 'Gulf' racing livery design).
Those two Kode 9 models are together performed with another Ken Okuyama's works named k.o 7 Clubman Series II, a 'roadster' weighing 740 kilograms that uses a normally aspirated 1,598 cc engine which is capable of spraying peak power up to 250 hp. Besides those, also shown two modified Yanmar's farming tractors on the booth.
It was reported, if anyone was interested to be the owner of those unique cars, in the time the Kode 9 cars would be sold at prices starting from JPN. ¥25 million. Did you interested to have it? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KEN OKUYAMA DESIGN | HYPERBEAST | CLASSIC DRIVER]
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In the eyes of many people, Elon Musk is often portrayed as an unpleasant figure. Nevertheless, the world technology industry owes a lot to him, especially in the field of automotive electrification. One of them was when Tesla decided to open wide the access to its patents in 2014.
This fully electric-powered Xpeng G3 inspired by Tesla Model X. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ORxPWB)
In fact, it is difficult to designate which auto manufacturers utilize the patents held by Tesla in the development of electric cars. But some did not hesitate to reveal to the public that Tesla was his biggest inspiration. One of them is Xiaopeng Motors, a Chinese startup company that was founded shortly after Tesla published its patent rights above.
Right side view of fully electric-powered Xpeng G3. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ORxPWB)
Four years later precisely in 2018, Xiaopeng finally officially unveiled the figure of its first fully electric-powered car named Xpeng G3. From the exterior appearance is still not too similar to the Tesla Model X even though they are both SUV types. However, when entering into the cabin, then immediately seen the resemblance.
Dashboard view of fully electric-powered Xpeng G3. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ORxPWB)
Starting from a minimalist look dashboard with a large vertical-oriented screen in the center, up to the display of the digital instrument panel, everything is almost identical as made by Tesla. Even the panoramic windshield of Xpeng G3 is also is also one of the features of the Tesla Model X.
Interior view of fully electric-powered Xpeng G3. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ORxPWB)
But the similarity stopped in the interior. Even though Xiaopeng uses almost the same battery technology as Tesla, but the Xpeng G3's mileage efficiency is still less than the Tesla Model X, from the two electric SUV variants offered are estimated to be able to cover a distance of ± 351 km and 365 km in a single battery charges.
Likewise, the performance of this electric SUV is also far from impressive, for example its ability to accelerate from 0 - 50 km/h (not 100 km/h) is done in 3.8 seconds. The maximum power output only reaches 145 kW from its permanent magnet synchronous motor, while the torque is around 300 Nm.
A little surprising, Xiaopeng apparently did not forget to embed a series of sensors to realize the autonomous driving tech features on the Xpeng G3. Not only that, the person who was appointed to be the leader of the autonomous division was Junli Gu, who used to be the machine learning lead on Tesla’s Autopilot team who took part in developing those car's autonomous driving program.
Furthermore one of the Xpeng G3 mainstay features is its ability to park without a driver by only relying on its autonomous driving technology. Look at the video below;
All of these can be obtained by the China's automotive consumers at very affordable prices, starting from 227,800 yuan, or around Rp.480 million, before being subsidized by the government. Yes, because in China there're subsidies policy for those who buy an electric car, so after subsidies, the price of the Xpeng G3 is only around 136,000 yuan, or ± Rp. 287 million. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ELEKTREK | INSIDEEVS] Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.
This is a concept car concept that was created to celebrate Pininfarina's 70th anniversary and also represents Testarossa which represents the Ferrari's iconic model designed by the same Italian famous auto design house, so it was named the Ferrari Pininfarina Rossa.
Ferrari Pininfarina Rossa concept car made for celebrated Pininfarina's 70th anniversary in the 2000. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2N3p4Go)
In addition to paying homage to the past, and also giving sneak previews for the future, for example with the rounded taillights which in a few years later were applied on the Ferrari Enzo.
This inspiring concept car was designed by Ken Okuyama, a well-known automotive designer while he still worked for Pininfarina and the same figure behind the birth of Kode 57 and Kode 0, two unique cars which were first introduced in 2016 and 2018.
Ferrari Pininfarina Rossa concept car built by taking basis of the Ferrari 550 Maranello and designed by Ken Okuyama. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2N3p4Go)
As some of our readers have shown, there are some similarities between Kode 57 or k.o 57 and Rossa. The Kode 57 looks more like a futuristic version of the Rossa concept with a sharpened design and more aggressive appearance, thanks to more plump front fascia and a large rear diffuser.
Ferrari Pininfarina Rossa concept car still using the same engine of the 550 Maranello, ie a naturally aspirated V12 engine with capacity of 5.5-liter mated with six-speed manual transmission system. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2N3p4Go)
Back to the Pininfarina Rossa concept, which was made purely as a showcar. And this concept car was built by taking the basis of the Ferrari 550 Maranello. And still using the same engine, a naturally aspirated V12 engine with capacity of 5.5-liter and capable of spewing power up to 478 horsepower (362 kilowatts) at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 419 pound-feet (568 Newton-meters) available from 5,000 rpm.
All the power is then channeled to the rear wheels through the six-speed manual transmission system and controlled by a gated shifter which immediately reminds us of the Ferrari Testarossa.
Ferrari Pininfarina Rossa concept car capable of reaching a top speed of about 186 mph (300 kph). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MinOQa)
Yes, with the same drivetrain as the 550 Maranello, the Rossa concept is almost as fast as the donor car, which is capable of reaching a top speed of about 186 mph (300 kph / 298 km), down by 13 mph (21 kph / 21 km). But unfortunately the prancing horse logoed auto manufacturer did not reveal details about the car acceleration performance from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 kph), but likely that this concept has a slower acceleration performance than 550 Maranello which takes around 4.4 seconds.
Ferrari Pininfarina Rossa concept car was first introduced to the public at the Paris Motor Show 2000. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2N3p4Go)
And this Rossa concept car was first introduced to the public at the Paris Motor Show 2000. Because Rossa is only a concept car and is not intended for mass production, and so the Kode57 spiritual successor cars is planned to be assembled in five examples, and the first model has been sold to the famous American boxer Floyd Mayweather at a pretty fantastic price of $ 2.5 million (Rp.33,087 billion).
Maybe if we now look at for a moment the Rossa, then maybe what comes to mind is the Monza SP2 speedster, a special car similar in philosophy with Pininfarina’s Rossa set to go into limited production. Where along with the Monza SP1, both are part of the new Icona Series, so you can rest assured there are going to be more prancing horses that’ll look back at the company’s illustrious past. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | SUPERCAR.NET]
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As was stated In the previous article, there's an American startup company wants to launch an electric-powered supercar. This zero emissions supercar will be launched at the Monterey Car Week 2019 in Pebble Beach, California.
Drako GTE is an all-electric, 1200-horsepower sedan with a claimed top speed of 206 mph. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/30fabV5)
And the company, named after its co-founder Dean Drako, turned out to be on time to fulfill its promise. On Friday morning at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week 2019, the company unveiled its striking new all-electric supercar which is given the simple name Drako GTE.
Drako GTE has made its debut at Monterey Car Week 2019 in Pebble Beach, California. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/309d2iI)
And whatever your feelings regarding its exterior styling, the GTE is a supercar powered by four electric motors, which altogether able to spew out 1,200 horsepower and 6,490 lb-ft of torque. With a maximum torque differential between each wheel set to 3245 lb-ft, the company brags the GTE is able to precisely rotate and corner like no other car.
Drako GTE, a sleek four-door with an aggressive stance, uses four individual permanent-magnet hybrid synchronous motors paired with their own direct drive gearboxes. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/309RJxi)
Yes, the car uses four permanent-magnet hybrid synchronous motors (225 kW/302 hp each) to produce that 1,200 hp of power so able to make the car speeding up to reach top speed of 206 mph. Beside that on the car also has Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires to support its extreme performance.
The car's performance figures mentioned above were made possible by the incorporation of Drako DriveOS, a software system that that replaces conventional mechanical axle differentials with computer-managed four-wheel torque vectoring; so that the motors mounted on each wheel can be controlled instantly and independently for maximum traction, stability, and handling responsiveness. The entire system is controlled by a single ECU, making it far less complex than computer networks in most modern vehicles today.
Drako Motors plans to build GTE only 25 examples starting at $1.25 million apiecewith deliveries expected to begin in 2020. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/309RJxi)
That car unveiled after roughly six years of development, is based on a Fisker Karma platform, but every panel except the doors is new. Indeed, the sensuous lines of the carbon-fiber bodywork were penned by Lowie Vermeersch (ex-Pininfarina design director) who has been owned a design house in Turin, named GranStudio. But what lies underneath—namely, an innovative battery, four electric motors, and that proprietary Drako DriveOS software to run it all—truly sets this new supercar apart.
At this point, this road-going hypercar with accommodations for four people uses a 90 kWh battery holds the power, and it’s capable of fast recharging through 150 kW outlets. Drako, however, seems more interested in sharing the GTE's admittedly impressive track performance, because we aren’t given stats on range or recharge time.
Honestly, such things probably won’t matter to GTE buyers. The company plans to build just 25 models at $1.25 million each, with deliveries expected to begin in 2020. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DRAKO MOTORS | RIDE | MOTOR1 | MOTORTREND | FORBES]
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After a while the cyberspace was enlivened by the news about the latest model from Bugatti which would pay homage for one of the greatest, craziest, and strongest Bugatti cars ever made that were present in the 1990s - the Bugatti EB110 Super Sport.
Bugatti Centodieci as a homage to the EB110 SS. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2N8Zzn5)
Now it seems, we are a little satisfied with the presence of the pictures of upcoming Bugatti's supercar. But unfortunately there is still no confirmation from the Molsheim-based auto company as to their validity. Due to the sheer amount of images and the level of detail contained within them, it's very unlikely that these are fake. And the upcoming model to be called Bugatti Centodieci which literally means '110' in Italian.
From the front view, clearly seen its link to the EB110, the horseshoe-shaped grille is much smaller than the modern Bugatti models have and it's accompanied by the very distinct horizontal lines either side of it. At the top, the bonnet gets a V-shaped bonnet vent that is far more aggressive. The front view of the Centodieci is equipped with several ultra-thin LED lights, which look to extend all the way to the wing mirrors.
Three of Bugatti supercars posed in the tricolore formation of French flag, consisted of Bugatti EB110 SS (blue), Bugatti Centodieci (white) and Bugatti Chiron (red). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2N8Zzn5)
Then down the side, there's something striking, ie the retro-shaped air vent just below the C-Pillar, and another links to the EB110 is the air scoop which seems to run the whole length of the side-skirt. The Centodieci seems to be the first modern Bugatti to completely eliminate the 'C-Shape' design style that has been a distinctive shape of Bugatti cars today (since the Veyron).
Bugatti Centodieci seems to be the first modern Bugatti to completely eliminate the 'C-Shape' design style that has been a distinctive shape of Bugatti cars today. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2N8Zzn5)
And from the rear view, there is a clear similarity between new and old that is the presence of huge-sized fixed-wings, but those keen-eyed will notice several more little touches here and there. Especially the entire bottom of the bumper seems to be split in the middle from just below the tail lights, so there is a long vertical vent at the end of the bumper on each side.
Bugatti Centodieci has clear similarity with its predecessor, the EB110 SS that is the presence of huge-sized fixed-wings in the back. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2N8Zzn5)
One that remained a mystery until its original form actually appeared was its drivetrain. From the circulating widely news in cyberspace, the figure of Centodieci is said to be very much based on the Chiron, there's possibility it will use the same engine as well, ie a quad-turbocharged W16 engine capable of producing power up to 1,479 hp and 1,600 Nm of torque.
If true the Centodieci uses those kind of engine, then the acceleration performance figures from rest to 62 mph can be done in 2.5 seconds and the top speed that can be achieved at 260 mph. In comparison, the EB110 Super Sport car of 1992 debutance used a quad-turbocharged V12 3.5 liter engine with the ability to spit out power to 603 hp and complete a 0-60 mph sprint in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 218 mph.
It is said that Centodieci will be made in a limited numbers of 10 units and will be sold at a price tag of around € 8 million or around the US. $ 9 million. And this price is only half of La Voiture Noire which is listed as the most expensive production car in the world ever made to date.
Updated: Bugatti Centodieci performed on its debut at Monterey Car Week 2019 in Pebble Beach, California. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/309d2iI)
So far, Bugatti has officially confirmed treveal date and time of the new model, it will be announced at The Quail in Pebble Beach on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:20 Pacific Time. Let's just wait for the time to come. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DRIVETRIBE]
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