Track BEAST In the world of motorsport, especially in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), there are many well-known automotive brands competing in it. And one of them is the Stuttgart-based auto manufacturer Porsche, which so far is known as the ruler of the race, and this German brand last competed in the 2017 season.
Porsche hopes to reach the FIA WEC's top podium through the Porsche 963 LMDh prototype. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
This year, Porsche returns to the top-tier category of the FIA WEC Hypercar class by relying on the Porsche 963 racing car. From its name, you can guess that Porsche wants to repeat the glory of the Porsche 962 in the Group C of the 1980s, which won the 24-Hours of Le Mans three times. and the 24-Hours of Daytona five times.
The Porsche 963 LMDh prototype has a unique appereance when viewed from the front with the presence of a series of thin headlight design consisting of 64 LEDs like the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
By the way, this is very different when compared to an Italian auto brand Ferrari, which chose the LMH type, whose at the same time developed its car independently from scratch, instead Porsche decided to adopt the LMDh type which called as 'thrifty packages'. Why is it called like that? Because in mentioned type of car, the manufacturer practically only needs to prepare the engine and face looks identified to the chassis specs made by one of the 4 selected constructors, ie Multimatic, Oreca, Dallara and Ligier.
The Porsche 963 LMDh prototype takes inspiration from the iconic Porsche racing cars of the 1980s, namely the 956 and 962. (Picture from: CintaMobil)
Well for the Porsche 963, this German car manufacturer has teamed up with Multimatic as the constructor which has been a reliable supplier for the LMP2 and DPi categories since 2017. Presumably, Porsche is still traumatized by its experience with the Porsche 919 Hybrid in the LMP1 during the 2014 to 2017 seasons. At that time the battle between Porsche, Audi, and Toyota in the LMP1 had caused racing costs skyrocket which were not matched by the return on investment from the exposure side.
The Porsche 963's hybrid system, which is standard on all LMDh cars, utilizes a motor generator unit (MGU) mounted on the rear axle to harvest kinetic energy under braking, and then stores that energy using a lithium-ion battery to aid in propulsion later. (Picture from: Porsche)
It is said that to finance its 919 Hybrid program, Porsche is spending a budget equivalent to a mid-table F1 team. As a result, Audi and Porsche preferred to back off and leave Toyota alone on the track. Now, with the LMDh-efficient package, it is hoped that racing costs can be reduced by up to 80 percent.
As the kitchen spur of the Porsche 963 LMDh prototype used an updated 4,600 cc V8 unit inherited from the Porsche RS Spyder hybrid racing car. (Picture from: Porsche)
As the kitchen spur, Porsche chose a 4,600 cc V8 unit inherited from the Porsche RS Spyder racing car that had competed 20 years ago. The engine has been rejuvenated, then mated with Bosch-made hybrid system to be able to produce a total power of 700 hp to be channeled to the rear wheels.
The Porsche 963 LMDh prototype built incollaboration between Porsche with Multimatic as the constructor which has been a reliable supplier for the LMP2 and DPi categories since 2017. (Picture from: Porsche)
This is in accordance with what was conveyed by Thomas Laudenback, the boss of Porsche Motorsport, that the machine is not such an old machine because it has undergone the addition of three fundamental things, namely; the engine got a structural updated, the second is designed for sustainable fuel and lastly, it also got a turbocharged system.
The Porsche 963 LMDh prototypeunder the racing livery of the Porsche Penske Motorsports team. (Picture from: MotoMobiNews)
While from its appearance when viewed from the side and rear, the Porsche 963 is indeed seems like an ordinary LMP type of car. The difference is only visible when viewed from the front with the presence of a series of thin headlight design consisting of 64 LEDs like the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo. Presumably Porsche prefers a Taycan-style facial identity to represent its modern concept rather than the looks of usual Porsche sports car.
The Porsche's three racing cars in posed togather including the Porsche 963 (center) with the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo (left) and the Porsche Mission R (right). (Picture from: CintaMobil)
Even though the German's brand prefers the LMDh type of car, that doesn't mean that Porsche has set a humble target. Because the German manufacturer hopes that the Porsche 963 capable to bring home the 20th titles of Le Mans for them.
The Hertz Jota will be the first private team in the 6-Hours of Spa-Francorchamps using the Porsche 963 LMDh prototype. (Picture from: CintaMobil)
Indeed that is not impossible, because on its debut in the IMSA 24-Hours of Daytona series, the Porsche 963 managed to finish P7, while its debut at the FIA WEC 1000 Miles of Sebring was in P5. Then followed by the 3rd podium at the FIA WEC 6-Hours of Portimão and a maiden win at the IMSA Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Turn out, there's another interesting thing about the Porsche 963, that the race car is also available for private teams, and Hertz Jota will be the first LMDh's private team in the 6-Hours of Spa-Francorchamps series held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 which raced along with the factory team Porsche Penske Motorsports. Meanwhile at the IMSA arena, JDC Miller MotorSports will use the Porsche 963 at the Laguna Seca in this May. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE | FIAWEC | ID.MOTOR1 | MOTORMOBILE.NET | DAILYSPORTSCAR | RACECARENGINEERING ]
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ForgottenONES Still reviewing about unique sports cars from all over the world whose existence may have never been known before. Well, this time we stopped in Wales, which turned out to have had a car manufacturer in the past with several car models produced during the 1960s to 1970s. The Welsh company referred to above is Gilbern Sports Cars (Components) Ltd.
The only-one Gilbern T11 sports car prototype of Wales built by Gilbern Sports Cars (Components) Ltd. back in 1970. (Picture from: Historic Automotive Promotion)
As quoted from Wikipedia, the company is based in Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales was founded in the 1959 by Giles Smith (previously a butcher, who died in 2003) and Bernard Friese, a German engineer with experience in glass fibre mouldings. The name, Gilbern, was a combination of the first three letters of the name of founder Giles Smith and the first four letters of the name of his co-founder Bernard Friese.
The only-one Gilbern T11 sports car prototype of Wales appears in the typical wedge style, and sits very low and it’s thin wide windscreen enhances it’s wide profile. (Picture from: Historic Automotive Promotion)
The company started as a small workshop in Church Village, Pontypridd but when production started the business moved to a new location in the old Red Ash Colliery near Llantwit Fardre. The cars were initially only available as kits but later complete cars became available as well.
Actually the interior of the only-one Gilbern T11 sports car prototype of Wales was a blank canvas; then adjusted by Johnston used Smith dials to match the Genie/Invader during restoration. (Picture from: Historic Automotive Promotion)
During the production period from 1959 to 1973, this Welsh automotive company produced several car models, such as 280 units of Gilbern GT (1959-1967), 197 units of Gilbern Ginie (1966-1969), and finally 603 units of Gilbern Invader (1969-1973). And to promoting their products, Gilberns have often been entered in competition at the Wiscombe Park Hillclimb, first appearing there in 1962 in the hands of an Aston Martin Owners Club member.
The only-one Gilbern T11 sports car prototype of Wales initially powered by a lightly tuned 1.5-liter Austin Maxi drivetrain, then replaced by a Toyota MR2's 2.0 liter Mk 2 engine in 2011. (Picture from: Historic Automotive Promotion)
Towards the 1969, this company had experienced financial difficulties which led to a change of ownership from Giles Smith shifted to Ace Capital Holdings Ltd, whose main business was the manufacture of slot machines. While at the same time, in 1970 the Welsh autocompany had built a one-off concept car prototype called the Gilbern T11, is intended to be the company's new two-seater sports car with the aim to display it at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show (but it never happened) due to this project was ceased while the prototype was in a partially built condition.
The only-one Gilbern T11 sports car prototype of Wales has extremely curvy rear end softens the sharpness of the front end and gives the car a very wide stance. (Picture from: Historic Automotive Promotion)
This concept car was designed by Trevor Frost or Trevor Fiore, who was previously known through his works such as the TVR Trident, Alpine A310 and Monteverdi 450 Hai. This one-off sports car of Welsh appears in the typical wedge style of the 1970s, which at first glance resembles the shape of the Monteverdi 450 Hai (maybe because both were designed by the same person).
The only-one Gilbern T11 sports car prototype of Wales during restoration with Gordon Johnston at its side. (Picture from: Gilbern)
It was powered by a lightly tuned 1.5-liter Austin Maxi drivetrain turned by 180 degrees, and from three chassis were built but only one example was finished. Although this Gilbern T11 is very promising, the company recalled the project, then shortly thereafter it went bankrupt in 1973. It was later learned the car was under the ownership of Gordon Johnston who reportedly spent nearly 10 years restoring those forgotten Gilbern sports car prototype, and completed in 2009–2010.
Unfortunately, this prime condition did not last long, this car had an accident in 2011 which destroyed the driveshafts and differential gearbox, so the engine should be replaced with Toyota MR2's 2.0 liter Mk 2 engine capable of producing 200 bhp. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GILBERN | FABWHEELDIGEST | HISTORIC AUTOMOTIVE PROMOTION | TAKETOTHEROAD | WIKIPEDIA | SIMONCARS ]
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Digital ONES In 2019, we once presented an Article related to several automotive designs created by designers for the big Swedish automotive brand, Koenigsegg. So, regarding this matter, we feel that we have missed something, because there is one supercar design that we have missed.
The Koenigsegg RAW which originated as a thesis project titled 'RAW by Koenigsegg' of a Finnish design student of the Lahti University of Applied Sciences, named Esa Mustonen in 2020. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
The concept car referred above is the Koenigsegg RAW which originated as a thesis project titled 'RAW by Koenigsegg' of a Finnish design student of the Lahti University of Applied Sciences, named Esa Mustonen in 2020 for the RAW Design House, a Swedish design house responsible for the four-seater Koenigsegg Gemera hypercar.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car is an entry-level digital supercar design concept featured with a three-seater interior layout, a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio.(Picture from: Autocar)
The Koenigsegg RAW is an entry-level digital supercar design concept featured with a three-seater interior layout, a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, and under the supervision of Christian von Koenigsegg himself while was in the developing process. Although so far there has been no official confirmation whether this car would be produced, Koenigsegg RAW is certainly a very interesting entry-level supercar.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car uses various technologies such as the FreeValve engine, which uses pneumatic valves, also combined with the camshaft, throttle bodies and timing belt in general. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
Like Koenigsegg' other concept cars, the Koenigsegg RAW also uses various technologies present in the Swedish hypercar line-up, such as the FreeValve engine, which uses pneumatic valves, also combined with the camshaft, throttle bodies and timing belt in general.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car retains some of Koenigsegg's signature design identity. Starting from the windshield like a jet airplane, and the door that opens and rotates, the difference is that this concept car rotates it backwards. (Picture from: Autocar)
Well, the Koenigsegg RAW concept car is powered by a three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2,000 cc which is said to be capable of producing up to 700 hp, when it combined with the car's empty weight of 700 kg, you would find a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1, the same as Koenigsegg One:1 which was made by the Swedish automaker company back in 2015.
Enter the Koenigsegg RAW' cabin, where you will find a three-seater cabin with the driver is in the middle, and two passengers sat behind in the right and left.(Picture from: CintaMobil)
If you look at its very light weight, this is possible thanks to the use of carbon fiber tube material which is commonly used as chassis on Formula 1 racing cars, where the drivetrain, suspension and body are attached to the tube.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car is powered by a three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2,000 cc which is said to be capable of producing up to 700 hp.(Picture from: TopSpeed)
Then if we seen the design, Koenigsegg RAW looks not excessive, with a front design that seems firm, presents a large air intake that directs the wind towards the rear of the car. The rear looks unusual, with almost no overhang which leaves the rear tire surface barely covered by the fenders.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car looks not excessive, with a front design that seems firm, presents a large air intake that directs the wind towards the rear of the car.(Picture from: TopSpeed)
One of the interesting details is also the very large diffuser as the wind exit from the front of the car. Of course, Koenigsegg RAW retains some of Koenigsegg's signature design identity. Starting from the windshield like a jet airplane, and the door that opens and rotates, the difference is that this concept car rotates it backwards.
Of course, the Koenigsegg RAW concept car will be an attractive choice as an entry-level supercar if Christian von Koenigsegg decides to produce this car someday.(Picture from: TopSpeed)
Enter the Koenigsegg RAW' cabin, where you will find a three-seater cabin with the driver is in the middle, and two passengers sat behind in the right and
left. It said, this such seater layout provides optimal control for the driver, and as well as
visibility for the passengers. Here we can see that Koenigsegg RAW is clearly inspired by the iconic hypercar of the 90s, the McLaren F1, and its successor, the McLaren Speedtail.
Well with such an eccentric design, power-to-weight ratio of 1:1, as well as a three-seater interior layout. Of course, the Koenigsegg RAW concept car will be an attractive choice as an entry-level supercar if Christian von Koenigsegg decides to produce this car someday. What do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RAW DESIGN HOUSE | MOTORTREND | AUTOCAR | TOPSPEED | BEHANCE.NET | LSXMAG | AUTOBLOG ]
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ONE-OFF As a true automotive enthusiast, of course you are familiar with the many models of supercars came out of the Italian' prancing horse automaker since 1947. Among the many models, of course you are familiar with several legendary models such as the 1965 Ferrari 330 P2, the 1966 Ferrari 330 P3, followed by the 1967 Ferrari 330 P4, which proved to have dominated the 24-Hours Le Mans throughout the 1960s before being forced to share the podium with the Ford GT40in the late 1960s.
The EC Only One P8 supercar was built by a former racer from Italy named Enea Casoni based on Ferrari F430. (Picture from: AutoClassMagazine)
It was also known that the Maranello-based manufacturer had launched the Ferrari P6 Berlinetta Speciale by Pininfarina in 1968. Well, it so famous the Ferrari P-Series racing cars then inspired the birth of the Ferrari Competizione P4/5 by Pininfarina in 2006 which was built in collaboration with Pininfarina for James Glickenhaus, and is based on Ferrari F430 Scuderia.
The EC Only One P8 supercar looks so clasy featured with iconic gullwing door styles. (Picture from: Motor.es)
Then does the story end here? Of course not, apparently there's a former racer from Italy named Enea Casoni has managed to build racing car by his-own from the scratch to completion at his private workshop in the town of Ferrara, near Bologna, Italy. This home-made supercar later known as EC Only One P8, which in design generally took inspiration from the legendary Ferrari P-Series of the 1960s, as you can see that in almost all parts of the bodywork.
The EC Only One P8 supercar's design generally took inspiration from the legendary Ferrari P-Series of the 1960s, as you can see that in almost all parts of the bodywork. (Picture from: AutoClassMagazine)
While this isn't exactly the creation of Ferrari, this Enea Casoni's unique supercar is built based on the Ferrari F430 and features completely new bodywork. As you can see, the height of this car is not up to 1.1 meters, according to the maker this is intended to reduce weight as much as possible. As a result, the the P8's car weight was recorded at only 1,200 kg, that's 149 kg lighter than the donor car which weighed around 1,349 kg.
Although the EC Only One P8 is included as a racing car, it has quite complete features such traction control, reverse camera, parking sensors, and the most unique thing is air conditioning. (Picture from: AutoClassMagazine)
As previously mentioned, the EC Only One P8 supercar has a unique design inspired by the Ferrari's legendary racing cars of the 1960s, coupled with the appearance of sharp details on the exterior. So, the P8's bodywork is made from an alloy of aluminum-carbon which installed on aluminum chassis and strengthened by chrome molybdenum roll bars.
Furthermore, the EC OnlyOne P8 is powered by an 4.3-liter V8 taken from the Ferrari F430 that's claimed could be spewed 600 hp of power, and is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox to drive the rear-wheels.
The EC OnlyOne P8 is powered by an 4.3-liter V8 taken from the Ferrari F430 that's claimed could be spewed 600 hp of power, and is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox to drive the rear-wheels. (Picture from: Motor.es)
The Enea Casoni-made supercar is given a yellow finishing touch, while the black part is not paint but carbon, so that's making it look like has a retro and futuristic design impressions at once. From the front fascia, it looks minimalist, with a large air inlet on the bumper, and the projector model headlights that also have air inlets at the bottom it.
On the side of the EC Only One P8, there's something weird, namely there's a pillar that stands straight, and is positioned at the top of the fender to support an unusual mirror model. (Picture from: Motor.es)
On the side there is something weird, namely there's a pillar that stands straight, and is positioned at the top of the fender to support an unusual mirror model. Also no less unique than the very small passenger side mirror, plus there is a minimalist overfender model. Not only that, there is also a large air vent on the rear side fender. While the tire sizes used on the front are 245/35R19 and 285/35R19 for the rear.
The EC Only One P8 supercar is given a yellow finishing touch, while the black part is not paint but carbon, so that's making it look like has a retro and futuristic design impressions at once. (Picture from: Motor.es)
The prettiest part of the car's exterior is on the back. It appeared in a very simple model, no strange curves and body joint lines, only 2 round brake lights with a central turn signal. The placement of the exhaust is also in the middle between the brake lights, and as a racing car, the P8 is equipped with 4 large diffuser fins.
The prettiest part of the EC Only One P8's exterior is on the back, where it appeared in a very simple model, no strange curves and body joint lines, only 2 round brake lights with a central turn signal. (Picture from: Motor.es)
Uniquely, there's an iconic gullwing doors to enter the car's cabin, and when inside You could found the interior sticks to the functional race car aesthetics with aluminum, carbon, leather, and Alcantara going into the cockpit décor, coupled with the gated shifter which is a clear nod to a bygone era.
Even though it is included as a racing car, it has quite complete features. For example, it has traction control, reverse camera, parking sensors, and the most unique thing is air conditioning, yes this car still has air conditioning inside its cabin.
And related to the price, the last time the EC Only One P8 was offered by the James Edition website started in 2018 at a pretty fantastic price of £2.18 million or the equivalent of $2.8 million (around Rp.41,080 billion). And to this day this one-of-a-kind supercar is still waiting for those of you who are willing to exchange it for a pretty fantastic amount of money.
ONE-OFF This muscle car is the result of a restoration of Terry Lipscomb in collaboration with Eckert’s Rod and Custom. Yes, they have managed in making a neat restoration that successfully combined the classic body of the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and a modern engine taken from the 2006 Ford GT40 in a new car figure. Then, they gave name to these modification results as the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 40.
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 40. (Picture from: Mustang360)
When viewed from the front, there seems to be nothing strange about the restoration of the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1. However, if you notice again, the stern of the car is longer than usual. This is because these Mach 40 installed its heart in the middle. Yes, this machine is placed right behind the seat, so it looks like a supercar.
With the replacement of the engine position, this causes the rear of the car to increase by 1,090 mm. Not only move the engine position, but also replace the Mustang's engine. The Mach 40 is now equipped with a 5,400 cc DOHC Ford GT V8 engine that uses aluminum block cylinders and a series of other upgraded so it has a Wipple 4 liter super charge along with drive by wire throttle.
Left side view of 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 40. (Picture from: Mustang360)
In addition the motor was converted to a flex-fuel system. The base horsepower can be dialed in, literally there is a dial control in the car, from 600 to 850 hp. It also has auto and manual traction control.
From the car's exterior, it has a classic and elegant appearance with gray color selection. Then on the bumper is given chrome accents and there is also a pair of hood scoops for more aggressive appearance. While for the legs, there are the Schott custom rims sized 18-inch on the front and 19-inch sized at behind which gave the car's beautiful appearance. The selection of those rim design also raises the classic aura of these Mach 40.
Interior view of 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 40. (Picture from: Mustang360)
In addition, on the side there is also the air vent in both sides which are a characteristic of the 1969 Mach 1 body. Then to the rear, the Mach 40 is also equipped with a retractable rear spoiler. Also on the stern is equipped with the default SportsRoof.
Not only the exterior, the interior of the car is also changed in a more modern style. The combination of gray colored Alcantara material and red genuine leather looks gave different accents, which perfectly covers the dashboard, door trim, upholstery, and ceiling. In addition, the instrument cluster is also made in vintage style and on the cabin also equipped with Pioneer's entertainment/nav system. *** [EKA [26082018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ECKERT'S ROD AND CUSTOM| MUSTANG360 | MOTOR1]
Better THAN Nothing Although this does not seem to be an attempt to repeat the success story of its compatriot company W Motors with the Lykan and Fenyr supercars. Turn out, this Lebanese automotive company EV Electra LTD. also has big plans to produce an electric sports car named Electra QUDS Rise which is the first Lebanese electric-powered sports car.
The Electra QUDS Rise is the Lebanon's first sporty electric-powered vehihicle. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
Well, who's the figure behind this startup company? This auto company was founded by a Palestinian-Lebanese businessman named Jihad Mohammed in 2017 and, unsparingly at that time, he also planned the company's production target of 10,000 units per year. However, it seems that this figure is difficult to achieve considering the condition of the Lebanese' automotive industry was not well after the big explosion that rocked the Beirut's port in 2020.
Palestinian-Lebanese businessman Jihad Mohammed would built the Electra QUDS Rise electric sports car with a production target of 10,000 units per year. (Picture from: OkeZone)
The country fully relies on imported products to meet vehicle needs because it does not have a local car manufacturer. An irony indeed, given that Lebanese people love their cars as much as anywhere else in the Middle East, public transport is relatively minimal in most of the country where infrastructure remains a challenge for years. Even so, this Lebanese startup company managed to launch the first prototype of the Electra QUDS Rise in 2021.
The Electra QUDS Rise built start-to-finish in Lebanon and it's a real car that's apparently really happening, with 300 or so engineers currently working on it. (Picture from: CarScoops)
It's built start-to-finish in Lebanon and it's a real car that's apparently really happening, with 300 or so engineers currently working on it. the Electra is the brainchild of Lebanese businessman Jihad Mohammed, who's funded the venture as grounds to create a genuinely Lebanese manufacturer. So the QUDS Rise isn't going to challenge a Model 3 any time soon and it definitely isn't knocking on Rimac's door but that's kind of not what it's here for, which is extremely exclusively a good time.
The Electra QUDS Rise has a front grille inspired by the iconic building by the shape of Qubbat al-Sakhra (the Dome of the Rock,) one of Islam's most important holy sites. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
As reported by Carscoops, the name of this vehicle comes from the Arabic for the city of Jerusalem (al-Quds). From the exterior, the QUDS Rise looks quite unique, where this two-seater compact car has a front grille inspired by the iconic building by the shape of Qubbat al-Sakhra (the Dome of the Rock,) one of Islam's most important holy sites.
The Electra QUDS Rise is supported by an aluminum chassis and uses 18-inch wheels wrapped in 235/45 and 255/40 tires on the front and rear. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
In addition, the front is also equipped with wide air intakes and large headlights. At the rear of the QUDS Rise are a prominent diffuser, boomerang-shaped reflectors on the bumper, as well as triangular LED taillights and turn signals.
This car uses 18-inch wheels wrapped in 235/45 and 255/40 tires on the front and rear. The Electra QUDS Rise is supported by an aluminum chassis and a look in the interior reveals a small digital gauge cluster in front of the driver and a large 15.9-inch touchscreen in the center of the dashboard that houses most of the controls.
The Electra QUDS Rise's power comes from 50 kWh lithium-ion battery packages to drive an electric motor mounted on the rear axle capable of spitting out a maximum power of 160 hp. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
The car's power comes from 50 kWh lithium-ion battery packages to drive an electric motor mounted on the rear axle capable of spitting out a maximum power of 160 hp so it can accelerate from rest to 100 kph in about 5 seconds. Then this Lebanese startup company claims the top speed of this car is 165 kph with a cruising range of 450 km (280 miles) on a single charge.
The Electra QUDS Rise capable to accelerate from zero to 100 kph in 5 seconds, before reached top speed of 165 kph. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
Furthermore, EV Electra is opening pre-orders for the QUDS Rise with a starting price of €25,000 and deliveries are expected to start in 2022 (already missed). But, ah. It's cheap (for an EV that's sporty-looking) at €25,000 and there's something brash about it that makes you wanna do donuts in a car park.
The Electra QUDS Rise' rear featured with a prominent diffuser, boomerang-shaped reflectors on the bumper, as well as triangular LED taillights and turn signals. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
The QUDS Rise isn't designed to be an engineering marvel; being the first of your kind sometimes means picking exactly which elements you're gonna do that with and if it's "kickstart an EV industry in a country with no prior automotive manufacturing history" then you have to rein in your ambitions on what else you can do.
And in 2023 (two years after it launched) it is not known whether the automaker managed to find devotees for their QUDS Rise, in fact we can no longer access the Lebanese startup's website at this time. What's with this automotive startup? It seems they have left their dreams.😕 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | EVELECTRA | THEDRIVE | CARSCOOPS | ID.MOTOR1 | ]
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This year, Porsche returns to the top-tier category of the FIA WEC Hypercar class by relying on the Porsche 963 racing car. From its name, you can guess that Porsche wants to repeat the glory of the Porsche 962 in the Group C of the 1980s, which won the 24-Hours of Le Mans three times. and the 24-Hours of Daytona five times.
Turn out, there's another interesting thing about the Porsche 963, that the race car is also available for private teams, and Hertz Jota will be the first LMDh's private team in the 6-Hours of Spa-Francorchamps series held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 which raced along with the factory team Porsche Penske Motorsports. Meanwhile at the IMSA arena, JDC Miller MotorSports will use the Porsche 963 at the Laguna Seca in this May. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE | FIAWEC | ID.MOTOR1 | MOTORMOBILE.NET | DAILYSPORTSCAR | RACECARENGINEERING ] 
