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  • Renault Megane eVision concept previews French brand’s EV styling, tech

    Renault on Thursday unveiled a handsome battery-electric crossover SUV concept based on the new CMF-EV modular EV platform of the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance.

    The platform underpins the upcoming Nissan Ariya and will also spawn a production version of this Megane eVision concept around 2022. While we won’t see the Renault in the United States, Nissan has confirmed the Ariya for local sale starting late 2021.

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    Renault said the Megane eVision represents a reinvention of the compact hatchback, i.e. into something more versatile like an SUV, and with zero emissions. However, the production version isn’t expected to directly replace the Megane hatch. Instead, it may hint at an expanded Megane family that will include a high-riding EV alongside the existing hatch, sedan and wagon body styles.

    The Megane eVision also signals the styling direction for future EVs from Renault. Think big wheels, deeply sculpted surfaces, and plenty of LEDs. Interestingly, the way the daytime running lights form a switchback around a panel matching the body color looks to have been inspired by the design of the latest Chevy Silverado.

    Renault Megane eVision concept

    Renault Megane eVision concept

    The concept features a 60-kilowatt-hour battery that Renault said is the thinner than any EV battery currently in production. The battery sits low in the floor and powers a single electric motor at the front axle, rated at 217 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. This is enough for 0-62 mph acceleration in under eight seconds.

    The concept measures just 165 inches in length, making it perfect for the city. Its small size also means it weighs a relatively light—for an EV—3,630 pounds. In comparison, Nissan’s Ariya is a more substantial 182.9 inches long, though it’s been designed to fit a 90-kwh battery.

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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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  • ROBERT KUBICA TEARS UP NURBURGING IN M4

    Watch as F1 ace Robert Kubica takes on the Nurburgring in the Apex BMW M4. He ended up completing over 700km in laps…

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    The Nurburgring isn’t a circuit for the faint hearted. Featuring 12.9 miles of tarmac with armco barriers placed either side within metres of the track, it can be a daunting place to drive fast. But for someone that has graced the grid of Formula 1, the Nurburgring isn’t so daunting.

    Turning up to the track, he headed straight over to Apex where he hops into the ring taxi used by Apex to usually take passengers out for an adrenaline-filled hot lap; Robert Kubica, however,  hopped into the driver’s seat to show Misha, an Apex driver, what he can do.

    The result? Robert Kubica ended up doing 36 laps of the Nurburgring (over 700km!) in the Apex BMW M4, which resulted in more damage than you’d first think. First up, the wheel bearings that normally hold up for around 200-300 laps gave up the ghost. The brake pads? They were half way through their life-cycle, despite being brand new before Robert jumping into the hot seat. The tyres? Those Nankang AR-1 semi-slicks were showing signs of delamination after 16 laps…

    The difference between putting someone as talented as Robert Kubica in the driver’s seat is that the car will be driven close to its limit, riding kerbs that wouldn’t usually be hit by a novice or even intermediate driver. In fact, Misha went into some of the costs as a result of Robert’s driving in the video below, it’s well worth a watch!

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