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  • 2021 Ford Bronco Raptor (or Warthog), 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, 2020 Aston Martin Vantage: The Week In Reverse

    The 2021 Ford Bronco Raptor (or Warthog) was spotted; the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette won’t be as rare as expected; and we spent time in the 2020 Aston Martin Vantage. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.

    The 2021 Ford Bronco Raptor—or is that Warthog?—was spotted on public roads undergoing what appeared to be validation testing. Likely in production form, the high-performance Bronco featured 37-inch off-road tires and orange Fox shocks with active damping and external bypass technology.

    Toyota’s commitment to the iconic Land Cruiser SUV in the U.S. has apparently ended as a dealer source told Motor Authority 2021 will be the final model year for the large SUV in the U.S. market. “There’s no illusion it’s coming back and it’s completely dead for the moment,” he said.

    We slid behind the wheel of the 2020 Aston Martin Vantage and found it excels as a sports car, approaching the Porsche 911 for handling prowess. But it’s expensive and the interior controls can be confusing.

    The 2021 Jaguar XF was revealed with a tweaked exterior design and a refreshed interior with updated tech. The XF will now feature an 11.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system that Jaguar says is simpler to use. Digital controls now reside below the infotainment screen for comfort settings.

    Turns out the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette won’t be that collectible after all. Production of the mid-engine sports car has been extended through December to build as many 2020s as possible to meet customer demand. Chevrolet has delivered 12,634 2020 Corvettes through the first three quarters of the year.

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  • 860BHP NISSAN SKYLINE R32 GT-R DRIVEN

    Watch as Matt gets behind the wheel of Rocky Bhattel’s 860bhp Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R. Better yet, you can win this car!

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    Driving fast cars is something we get used to. That sounds like an arrogant statement right from the off, but the luxury of our jobs means we get to test the latest and greatest manufacturers can offer. From the Civic Type R FK8 and Fiesta ST, right up to the McLaren 720s and Porsches etc. You get the picture. It’s very rare, though, that we get to drive other people’s builds. To put it plain and simple, who’s going to trust us getting behind the wheel of their pride and joy to hoon about?

    So when we got the call from one of our close friends Rocky Bhattel, who also runs one the UKs hottest car clubs in GTR Cartel, to drive a car from his collection, well it was a no brainer. A quick trip down south to meet up and suddenly we were piloting his 860bhp Nissan Skyline GT-R. Here’s how we got on…

    The best bit, though, is that you win this very car. Head over to Superstar Comps and get yourself a ticket in the draw to win that very 860bhp Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R. The winner is picked via Facebook live using Google’s random number generator. Tickets cost £20. T&Cs apply.

    Tech Spec: 862bhp Nissan Skyline GT-R

    Engine:

    JUN Pistons
    HKS Conrods
    New Total Seal Piston Rings
    Block Restrictor
    Fresh Hone on Bores
    New JUN Oil Pump
    ARP Conrod Bolts
    ACL Racing Bearings
    ACL Mains/Big end bearings
    ACL Crank Bearings
    Crank Balanced
    JUN Single Inlet Manifold
    Q45 Throttle Body
    Alloy Radiator
    ARC Intercooler
    Nismo Engine Mounts

    Head spec:

    Cosworth MLS Headgasket
    Fully Ported & Polished at Midnight Racing
    HKS 264 Camshafts
    Tomie Cam Cap Stud & Nut Kit
    Manley Valve Springs TI Retainers
    Re Shimmed
    Jun Mains and Jun Headbolt kit
    Adjustable Cam Wheels
    New cambelt kit with tensioner and idler
    New water pump all genuine Nissan parts
    APW Extended Sump
    APW Trigger Kit
    Starter fully reconditioned
    All racing line dash fittings and aeroquip hoses for fuel and oil
    Custom Breather system
    Custom ABS delete kit all braided lines
    Custom power steering lines and tank
    All tanks and covers powder coated in black

    Fuelling:

    450lph intank fuel pump
    Bosch 1000 cc Injectors
    Brand new Racing Lines Oil cooler and Custom relocation for filter
    Racing lines for Fuel Rail
    Racing lines FPR

    Turbo kit:

    APW Full Race Manifold
    APW Downpipe
    Twin Side Exit Exhausts
    APW Custom Pipework
    Twin Turbosmart 38mm Wastegates
    Twin Screamer Pipes
    ITG Air Intake
    Borg Warner S366 T4 Turbo

    Transmission:

    R33 Late Spec Gearbox
    Single Piece Propshaft
    Nismo 1.5 way Rear Diff
    Nismo Gearbox Mount
    Braided clutch line
    Os Giken Triple plate clutch with new plates and release bearing all balanced with crank

    ECU/Electronics:

    AEM Map Sensor
    AEM Fuel/Oil sensor mapped into ecu and failsafes set
    Racetechnology dash2 fully Setup
    Innovate AFR wideband kit with gauge
    Torque Split Controller

    Interior:

    Full roll Cage Cusco
    R33 GTR Front Seats
    Tablet fitted (full gauge display)
    Nismo Gearknob
    OMP Steering Wheel
    HI/Low Boost Switch Fitted
    Pump/Race Fuel switch fitted
    Nismo 320kmh Clocks

    Exterior:

    Bodywork in stealth grey
    Carbon side spats
    Carbon bonnet with aero catches
    Carbon Headlight Duct (OEM Light included)
    Carbon Front Grill
    Genuine trust gracer rear spats
    Genuine N1 rear lip spoiler
    N1 headlights
    OEM front splitter with Carbon extented front lip
    Carbon Duck tail boot spoiler lip
    Genuine ganador wing mirrors
    Carbon R34 GTR Side Extensions

    Wheels/Tyres:

    18X10.5 Volk Racing TE37 SL Alloys
    265/35/18 Yokahama AD08R Tyres all round

    Suspensions/Brakes:

    K Sport 8pot 356MM front brakes with carbon friction xp10 pads
    K Sport 356MM 6 pots rear brakes with ds2500 pads
    Every bush is Polybushed
    New ball joints/track rod ends
    New Driftworks Lockout Bar Rear
    Driftworks Camber Arms
    Cusco Rear Castor Arms
    Fromt Cusco castor arms
    Custom camber Arms
    Full Adjustable Crux Coilovers
    Auto-Select Front Strut Brace

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  • 2021 Audi R8 adding less-expensive rear-drive models

    The EPA provided the clue, and now it’s coming true.

    In July, we reported that EPA fuel economy figures published on fueleconomy.gov indicated a rear-drive 2021 Audi R8 was coming to the U.S. Audi confirmed the news on Thursday and revealed that both the coupe and Spyder will get rear-drive models in addition to the standard all-wheel-drive versions.

    The 2021 R8 lineup consists of R8 V10 Performance Coupe and Spyder and R8 V10 RWD Coupe and Spyder models. The RWD versions get less power and come at a discount.

    The R8 RWD models use the same naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 as the V10 Performance models, but here it’s tuned to make 532 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque instead of 603 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque. With less grip and less power, Audi says the R8 RWD coupe will hit 60 mph from a stop in 3.6 seconds and the Spyder will do the deed in 3.7 seconds. The coupe will top out at 201 mph and the Spyder will hit 200 mph. The lesser performance is despite less weight due to the RWD models’ lack of all-wheel-drive components, including the prop shaft, front axles, multi-plate clutch, and front differential.

    2021 Audi R8 V10 RWD Spyder

    2021 Audi R8 V10 RWD Spyder

    The drop in performance will be worth it for buyers who want to get an R8 at a lower price. The 2021 Audi R8 V10 Coupe RWD starts at $145,895, including $1,495 for destination and a $1,700 gas-guzzler tax, while the Spyder starts at $158,095. That’s about 25% less than a 2021 R8 V10 Performance Quattro that starts at $200,295 for the coupe (including $1,495 for destination and a $2,100 gas-guzzler tax) and $212,485 for the Spyder.

    Audi adjusts the R8’s chassis for rear drive by using solid instead of hollow rear axles, a stiffer front anti-roll bar, and more negative camber in the rear.

    The 2021 Audi R8 RWD coupe and Spyder get unique design elements. The front blade, side sill inserts, and rear diffuser are all painted gloss black, while the side blades sport Mythos black paint and the exhaust tips are chrome. The all-wheel-drive R8 V10 Performance models have matte titanium lower trim; the side blades, mirror housings, and rear spoiler have a carbon finish; and the tailpipes are black.

    2021 Audi R8 V10 RWD Spyder

    2021 Audi R8 V10 RWD Spyder

    An optional Carbon Exterior package for RWD models uses carbon fiber for the side blades and in the engine compartment.

    The RWD variants also don’t come standard with the laser headlights of the V10 Performance models, though they are optional.

    Interior design packages for the RWD models consist of a Carbon Interior package with carbon-fiber surrounds for the instrument cluster and air vents and a Diamond Stitch Full Leather package with diamond stitching on the Alcantara headliner and seats.

    Audi also announced a new interior package for R8 Performance models. The R8 Performance Design package adds Mercato blue diamond contrast stitching to the standard leather- and Alcantara-upholstered racing shell seats, a full leather package, Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, and floor mats. The package also comes with blue ceramic brake calipers, an Alcantara shift lever, and a leather shifter boot with the Mercato blue stitching.

    The 2021 Audi R8 will be available late this year.

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