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New Bentley Flying Spur swaps W12 for 771bhp hybrid V8

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New twin-valve dampers are said to improve bump absorption in Comfort mode while retaining the body control offered in Sport. The electronic stability control software has been updated to keep the car stable in a broader range of scenarios. The car’s chassis has also been revised.

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Toyota GR Yaris And Lexus LBX Morizo RR Get A Circuit App That Cuts Turbo Lag And Raises The Top Speed

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Another is by raising the car’s electronic speed limiter, which we believe is otherwise set at 180 kmh (112 mph) according to a voluntary agreement between Japanese automakers. liter powertrain to bump power from 268 hp (272 PS) to the same 300 hp (305 PS) that engine makes in America’s GR Corolla.

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BMW X5

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The plug-in hybrid in particular received a big bump in power and range.BMW X5 range at a glanceWith the facelift, the X5 range was slimmed down to just four versions. 2023, the X5 and its coupé-roofed X6 sibling were given quite an extensive facelift so they could continue to keep up in this very competitive segment.

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2025 Cupra Leon update packs Golf R power

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It’s front-wheel drive, and has an electronically controlled front differential to help put all that grunt to the road without torque steer. Charging of up to 50kW (DC) is on offer, and the peak AC charge speed has been bumped up to 11kW. The most powerful Leon hatch also has a 2.0-litre Both mate a 1.5-litre

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Why the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is more than just a fast EV

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Aside from the fully electric 478kW/770Nm dual-motor drivetrain, we’ve got adaptive damping and around 25 separate electronic components that influence the driving experience. This way, the electronic tuning can be used to further accentuate and polish, rather than cover up and fix. of a millimetre change (at at time).”

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2025 Ford Maverick Lobo sports ute is the Falcon replacement Australia won’t get

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XL Mated with an electronic continuously variable transmission and a 94kW electric motor, the hybrid has 142kW of power and 210Nm of torque. XLT Braked towing capacity is 907kg, though the 4K Tow Package bumps this up to 1814kg in the XL, XLT and Lariat. In addition to the optional turbo 2.0-litre litre four, there’s a 2.5-litre

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World’s most powerful manual is a multi-million dollar hypercar

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litre twin-turbo pushrod V8 with 1617Nm of torque and an 8200rpm redline, bumped up to 8500rpm in ‘F5 mode’ The body shell is constructed of carbon fibre, with double wishbone suspension at the front and rear as well as Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres on each corner helping to keep it stuck to the road.

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