Author: Olly

  • MANSORY F8XX REVEALED WITH 220MPH TOP SPEED

    Based on the Ferrari F8 Tributo, the Mansory F8XX is equipped with a new aero pack, increased power to 880hp and a 220mph top speed.

    Unlike other Mansory kits, this one is a full makeover, receiving new aero styling, substantial performance improvements and typical Mansory details.

    Here, the whole front end on the F8 Tributo is replaced on the Mansory F8XX, all made from forged carbon and featuring canards, new headlight surrounds, arch vents and a deeper front splitter.

    Mansory F8XX

    Around the side, deeper sills house a new slat part way up the door, while the side intake vents gain a new blade to split the air towards both the intake above and intercooler below, although the standard F8 also features this. New wheels measuring 21 inches with a 255-section tyre at the front and 22 inches with a 335-section tyre at the rear complete the look alongside recalibrated suspension.

    At the rear, a new split wing highlights its XX-inspired namesake as it replicates that from the FXX K track-only model from Ferrari. Also new is the aggressive diffuser, and less-restrictive exhaust system, while the whole car is finished in a special paint called Catania Green with various Mansory detailing.

    Mansory F8XX

    While the engine itself, a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 codenamed F154, remains the same, tweaks to the ECU and the new exhaust result in an addition 158bhp and 140lb ft of torque, taking the total figures to 868bhp and 708lb ft. As a result, performance figures now read 0-62mph in 2.6 seconds with a top speed of 220mph, representing a 9mph increase in top speed.

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  • 2022 Volkswagen ID.6 is a 3-row electric crossover for China

    The next member of Volkswagen’s growing family of ID-badged electric vehicles was revealed on Monday at Auto Shanghai 2021.

    Called the ID.6, it’s a mid-size crossover with third-row seats developed to battle the Tesla Model X, and there are actually two distinct versions both tailored for the Chinese market.

    One of them, the ID.6 Crozz, features more rugged styling and will be built at a plant in the north of China. The other, the ID.6 X, has sportier styling and will be built at a plant in the south of the country. Neither is destined to be sold outside of China, so don’t look for one to reach dealerships in the United States.

    The ID.6 rides on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the automaker’s mainstream EV architecture. It’s the same platform underpinning the smaller ID.4 crossover that just went on sale here. The ID.6 measures approximately 192 inches in length and offers seating for up to seven.

    2022 Volkswagen ID.6

    2022 Volkswagen ID.6

    Buyers have two battery options and three powertrains to choose from. The available battery sizes are 58 and 77 kilowatt-hours, and the powertrains range in output from 177 to 302 hp. The most powerful version will hit 62 mph from rest in 6.6 seconds and top out at 100 mph.

    While the ID.6 won’t reach the U.S., we’ll see some new ID models here very soon. A performance-oriented ID.4 GTX is planned, and a coupe-like ID.4 that will be called an ID.5 is also a good bet for our market.

    In 2023 VW will finally launch a spiritual successor to the iconic Microbus based on 2017’s ID.Buzz concept, and a sedan and wagon are also a possibility for our market.

    For more news from the Shanghai auto show, head to our dedicated hub.

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  • BMW M3 AND M4 COMPETITION XDRIVE REVEALED

    Sitting alongside the new G80 BMW M3 and G82 M4 Competition rear-drive models will be these two new xDrive models, featuring all-wheel drive and a 0-62mph time of just 3.5 seconds.

    Joining the range later in the year, the M3 Competition xDrive will start from £77,015 on the road, with the M4 xDrive starting from £78,315, marking a £2200 premium over the RWD models.

    Powering the BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive models is the same S58-codenamed engine and ZF-soured automatic transmission, meaning power is 503bhp. Underneath, power is sent most of the time to the rear-wheels in normal driving mode, with power only being sent to the front when the rears begin to slip, this is actuated by an electronically controlled clutch within the transfer case. Usually, this would be sent to the ECU to communicate the message, but here, BMW employs an individual unit to speed up the process for maximum efficiency.

    BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive

    As with the BMW M5, those who want more angle will be pleased to know that both the G80 M3 and M4 xDrive models feature a 4WD Sport mode that allows more slip from the rear wheels before the fronts are called into action, while an entirely RWD mode is also available. Unlike the BMW M5, BMW’s traction and stability control systems will still be functional in RWD mode because the xDrive models share the same calibration as the RWD models.

    The only other changes come in the form of new suspension struts up front with new geometry settings and revised steering ratio to account for the new front driveshafts.


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