CAR Toyota Supra 2.0
“What is Quattro?”
The same is selling cars but the amount of
money each company
makes is too different.
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TOYOTA SUPRA 2.0
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THE INCREDIBLES
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VINFAST LUX 2.0
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Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC
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COLLECTION
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Toyota Supra
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his fun-to-drive entry-level Supra is more efficient, if you care.
Two-seat sports cars that are fun to drive and good fuel economy don’t often mix. In fact, if you’re buying a two-door car just for the sake of driving pleasure, you probably expect from the outset that you’re going to burn plenty of cash on gas. (Unless you’re looking at something real small and lightweight, such as Mazda’s MX-5 Miata or the Toyota 86.) But even if nobody who buys the new 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 cares about what kind of MPGs the sports car’s new-for-2021 fourcylinder variant delivers, the EPA still does, and they just revealed the kind of mileage little turbo-four gets to the gallon.
According to the EPA, the new 2.0-liter Supra gets 25 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined. More than
2.0
30 miles to the gallon on the highway might seem pretty nifty from the little sports car, until you realize the Supra with the 3.0-liter straight six is rated at only a marginally lower 30 mpg on the same cycle. (The sixcylinder Toyota also nets a still-decent 22 mpg city and 25 mpg combined ratings.) We expected the four-pot Supra to be a bit more efficient than its straight-six counterpart than it turned out to be.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Supra’s EPA ratings are identical to the four-cylinder BMW Z4’s. The two cars are mechanical twins, and the BMW has offered four-pot power since its introduction alongside the Supra last year. But what about other turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder sports coupes? The Supra betters BMW’s entry-level 230i coupe, which nets up to 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined (with its available automatic
transmission, analogous to the automaticonly Supra 2.0), as well as Porsche’s base four-cylinder 718 Cayman coupe and its 21/27/24 mpg (city/highway/ combined), both of which, like the Supra, offer available six-cylinder power. So even though the fuel economy on the new 2.0-liter Supra is only slightly more efficient than its 3.0-liter counterpart, it’s also more efficient than other sports cars with similar power plants. You can chock up that efficiency to any number of things—the Supra’s light weight, BMW engine know-how, etc.— but at the end of the day, who cares! This is a sports car. It’s all about having fun, and when we drove the Supra 2.0 earlier this year we declared it was an exciting and worthy sports car for anyone who simply doesn’t care about or need the more powerful straight six, and that’s what matters most. Stopping by your local gas station less often is merely a bonus. vvvv
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No road cars epitomise Porsche’s desire to push the limits more than 959, Carrera GT and 918 Spyder. We gather all three to explore their icon status The Carrera GT feels like an
analogue throwback in comparison,
with its purist manual gearbox
and normally aspirated engine
but it featured a carbon tub
and subframe, ceramic composite
brakes, inboard suspension and
one heck of an engine. The V10
was originally designed for the
Footwork F1 team after Porsche
delivered them a stinker of a
V12. Footwork ditched Porsche for
Ford halfway through the 1991
season so never got to race the
V10. The engine was then heavily
modified for a Le Mans tilt, but
the board rightly decided that
the money would be better spent
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Customer interest was sufficient (and
Blend the aggression and focus
capacity at the Leipzig factory
of the Carrera GT with the
avaiable) such that Porsche planned
technological ambition of the
to build 1500 cars, but revised
959 and you naturally arrive at
airbag legislation in the US saw
the 918 Spyder hybrid. In terms
The Carrera GT feels
that figure capped at 1270. The
of power output, it is to the
production version overdelivered in
Carrera GT what a Carrera GT is
one key criterion, though. Where
to a modern Boxster S. It’s a
the concept promised a 5.5-litre
pure st atement of intent that,
V10 with 416kW, customers received
like the 959, will see its tech
a 5.7-litre V10 powerplant good for
bleed into Porsche’s production
450kW and one of the rawest, most
sports cars for
thrilling sports cars available at
It’s also a reminder of how far
Like an analogue throwback in comparison, with its purist manual gearbox and normally aspirated engine but it featured a carbon tub and subframe, ceramic composite brakes, inboard suspension and one heck of an engine. The V10 was originally designed for the Footwork F1 team after Porsche delivered them a stinker of a V12.
any price. Hindsight now shows that
the company has progressed. When
years to come.
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WHY LUX A2.0? Lux A2.0 is a complex car for a sophisticated audience. From the aircraft-like hood, classic cab rearward to larg e wheels and tires, the sense of harmony and balance is unrivaled.
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Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC
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he sporty Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC sedan enhance the new generation of the C-Class. This
facelift is characterised by the sharpened design and the stronger differentiation from the AMG Line of the seriesproduction models. The expressive exterior design of the Mercedes-AMG C-class Sedan stands for sheer performance. The dynamism of your vehicle is unmistakably expressed by the distinctive AMG bodystyling – it makes your Mercedes-AMG C Sedan show its unique personality from any angle. High-tech components provide the basis for an impressively agile driving experience.
The Mercedes-AMG interior offers you an authentic sports car atmosphere. Every facet of the inside of the vehicle reflects the AMG Performance philosophy. You can look forward to perfectly matched elements, characteristic touches and an ambience geared to sportiness in every detail. The AMG Performance seats for the driver and front passenger encapsulate the AMG philosophy: maximum sportiness in the seating position and thus maximum handling control.
PERFORMANCE The V6 biturbo engine boasts a high power output combined with low fuel consumption and emissions. The high power output is in part courtesy of separate, larger turbochargers (max. charge pressure 1.1 bar). Installed close to the engine, the two turbochargers are especially spontaneous in their response.
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FUORISERIECORSE COLLECTION No school like the old school
Racing t hr ough time A reinterpretation of glorious racing liveries and heritage colours.
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Timeless style
New colours inspired by traditional vegetable tanned leather combined with contemporary finishes.
The same is selling cars but the amount of money each company makes is too different.
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The two automakers making the most money every second are Volkswagen and Toyota, while Tesla and Subaru are the opposite.
ccording to 360 news, the amount of money each company makes per second has a big difference between rankings. A new study from VisualCapitalist.com has just revealed how much money automakers make per second in 2019. Accordingly, this is the time when automakers have sold more than 17 million new cars. in America only. The trend of consumers turning to crossovers / SUVs has increased car prices. This means that car manufacturers are making huge profits. The study looks at the total sales last year of 19 automakers with 92 million new cars made worldwide. The two leading firms are Volkswagen Group and Toyota with the money earned per second last year, respectively $ 9,202 (213 million dong) and $ 8,946 (207 million dong). This figure is much higher than the level of 4,946 USD (115 million VND) of the third ranked car manufacturer, Ford.
The same is selling cars but the amount of money each company makes is too According to auto discovery, at Above that are Mazda and Suzuki, the bottom of the chart are Tesla both of which surpassed the $ and Subaru with the amount of 1,000 mark (23 million VND). money earned per second are These automakers are smaller in 780 USD (18 million VND) and size than the others due to limited 904 USD (21 million VND). production capacity and sales. Based on the newly released data, BMW makes several hundred dollars a second more than Mercedes. Meanwhile, General Mo tors and FCA reached USD 4,351 (VND 101 million) and USD 3,856 (VND 89 million) respectively.
The Volkswagen Group’s No. 1 position is not surprising because there are many brands such as Lamborghini, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Bugatti, ... Toyota surprised at No. 2 due to the number of brands. significantly less brand name than the Volkswagen Group. Toyota also earns almost twice as much as Japanese rival Honda (4,537 USD - equivalent to 105 million VND).
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For Korean car brands, Hyundai surpassed Kia with the amount of 2,879 USD (67 million VND) compared with 1,585 USD (37 million VND). The scale of the worldwide automobile industry is enormous and this study reiterates its importance to the global economy. That’s because even the smallest car manufacturers make billions of dollars a year. Summarize the amount each company v per second. (Data: visualcapitalist)
TOP 5 BEST SUPERCARS 2020
Our top 10 supercars blends a mix of exotic metal stand out performance with stunning dynamics
1. McLaren 720S
2. Ferrari SF90
The McLaren 720S has succeeded where both of its predecessors (the 650S and the MP4-12C) fell short in our supercar class chart: purely and simply, by topping it. McLaren is set to launch a lighter, faster and generally more track-focused 765LT this year. Power and torque have been lifted to 754bhp and 590lb ft respectively, while the engineers have shaved 80kg in weight. If the previous 675LT and 600LT models are anything to go by, this newest Longtail model should be very special indeed.
It makes use of a heavily reworked version of the 488 Pista’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V8, which is complemented by a trio of electric motors that raise the Ferrari’s total power output to a staggering 986bhp, allowing for a 0-62mph time of 2.5sec. It’s a technological tour de force for sure yet, despite the additional weight that powertrain brings, it’s still just as incisive, intuitive, engaging and devastatingly quick as you would expect a mid-engined Ferrari to be.
3. Ferrari F8 Tributo Ferrari will tell you its new F8 Tributo is a replacement for the excellent 488 GTB, but in reality it’s more of a heavy facelift. That said, it’s a facelift that makes use of plenty of reworked engineering knowhow from the stunning track-focussed 488 Pista and the 488 Challenge race car, so we can probably cut Ferrari some slack in this respect.
4. Lamborghini Huracán Evo
The Huracán may be the firm’s entry-level model, but it’s no second-order offering when it comes to its sensational styling or its fantastically wild, naturally aspirated V10: an engine that overdelivers in equal measure on speed, responsiveness and audible character.
5. Ford
The myth and mystique of the Ford GT, stretching back more than five decades to the GT40’s string of successive victories at Le Mans, would have given this car a larger-than-life presence in any class in which we put it – and lends it an appeal that’s utterly unique and difficult to quantify.
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“What is Quattro?
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The Q4 e-tron concept is
structured closed surface within a
of all four wheels are a further
identifiable as an Audi at first
broad, almost upright octagonal
classic Audi design feature that
glance by the Singleframe. And it
frame in place of a traditional radiator distinguishes the brand. The
will take no more than two glances
grille. Air is supplied via large inlets
widened features of the Q4 e-tron
to see that this is an electric Audi
that extend from below the two
concept are designed to be highly
e-tron: Like the first production
matrix LED headlights all the way
organic and flowing, and they add
Audi with electric drive, the new
down to the front apron.
a characteristic touch to the side
concept vehicle also features a
The prominently modelled fenders
view.
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4.59 meters long, 1.90 meters wide, 1.61 meters tall: With its dimensions, the Audi Q4 e-tron concept takes its position in the upper third of the compact class. Its road space requirements thus qualify the electric SUV as an agile
The striking broad light band
the inside of the lights, where
in two senses: The paint, which
that connects the two lamp units
the significant sweep of the LED
was developed specifically for
on the rear end of the Audi Q4
segments is also reminiscent of
the Audi Q4 e-tron concept and
e-tron concept was incorporated
an element of the older brother.
produced under environmentally
to reflect an element of the Audi
Finally, the body paint in “Solar
friendly conditions, effectively
e-tron. The relation within the
Sky,� a shade of blue that changes reflects a short-wave fraction
e-tron family becomes visible
depending on the angle of the
of sunlight, near the infrared
even here. This also applies to
light, is a sustainable innovation
spectrum. This reduces the build-
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Too easy ! On the steering wheel, the “Manettino” now has five different positions: Wet, which guarantees maximum stability, Comfort, for driving on dry roads, Sport, for sporting use, Race, for maximum driving pleasure, and Esc -Off, which provides for the deactivation of the electronic systems VDC and F1-TCS, the most rock’n’roll. These are part of the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer (FDE), which takes over the stability control to assist the driver and intervene only in case of danger. It just goes to show that the Ferraris of today can be put in all hands. You don’t have to be a pilot anymore to operate this kind of racing car.
Dry diet on the look side Style wise, the Portofino M gets a lot less attention compared to the facelift on the predecessor California T. The side air intakes of the front bumper widen for more aggressiveness, but this is the only largesse that this bow allows. Hood and front optics remain unchanged, as does the design of the sidewalls. Only the rims revise their design, with a diamond treatment.
This article is about the automobile manufacturer. For Ferrari road-models produced, see List of Ferrari road cars. For the 2003 biographical film, see Ferrari (film). For other uses of the name, see Ferrari (disambiguation). “Ferraris” redirects here. For the surname, see Ferraris (surname).
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“MOTOR SPORT”
Ferrari S.p.A is an Italian super sports car manufacturing company founded by Enzo Ferrari in
Room for habitability
1929. Originally
The interior is also evolving in small touches, mainly in terms of atmo-
Ferrari, this
sphere for colors and materials. It should be noted above all that, to improve
manufacturer
the livability of passengers, and to obtain more space for the second row,
specializes in
the seats have been redesigned and now use a magnesium frame combined
sponsoring riders
with differentiated density padding which has made it possible to create a
and building
ultra-compact profile of the backrest.
racing cars.
called Scuderia
By 1946, the
Ferrari Portofino M price Pricing for the new Ferrari Portofino M has yet to be revealed. We can bet that it will easily exceed € 200,000, when the current Portofino is exchanged for € 195,377. The arrival in concessions will take place in the coming months.
company began to manufacture cars for everyday life and became the Ferrari S.p.A.
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SUMMARY March 19, 2021: 1,000 Miles from Sebring - United States May 1, 2021: 6 Hours of SpaFrancorchamps - Belgium June 12-13, 2021: 24 Hours of Le Mans - France July 18, 2021: 6 Hours of Monza - Italy September 26, 2021: 6 Hours of Fuji - Japan November 20, 2021: 6 Hours of Bahrain Our endurance news:
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