The Italian outfit endured a frustrating 2020 campaign, with its SF1000 hampered by both a down-on-power engine and too draggy aerodynamics. It left drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel down on top speed for the straights, which hampered hopes against rival teams. The team has worked hard over the winter at its Maranello base to address the deficits, and it has confidence that it will not suffer the same weakness this time around. Speaking at a Ferrari 2021 launch event on Friday, team principal Mattia Binotto expressed his confidence that the squad was in better shape both with its engine and its aerodynamic efficiency. "I think that last year the main issue was the speed on the straight lines, not only the power but both power and drag," he explained. "We've worked a lot, both on the power unit, and the car aerodynamics, to reduce the drag of the car. "And based on our simulations today, based on what we can see in terms of power output from the … [Read more...] about Ferrari confident straightline speed weakness is fixed
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Land Rover Defender V8 Launched Globally: The Most Powerful Defender To Date
Home Four wheelers oi-Promeet Ghosh By Promeet Ghosh Updated: Friday, February 26, 2021, 17:29 [IST] Land Rover has launched the powerful Defender V8 globally. The new Land Rover Defender V8 puts out 518bhp making it the most powerful Defender ever to hit series production. The Defender V8 provides a unique combination of performance and capability, with bespoke chassis settings delivering new levels of driver engagement and agility both on and off-road. David Hemming, Chief Product Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover stated, "The introduction of our V8 powertrain adds a new dimension of driving engagement and off-road capability to Defender. Fast and fun to drive, it represents the pinnacle of the Defender family and is as rewarding on the road as it is capable off it. We've also broadened the appeal of the entire Defender line-up with new derivatives, option packs and enhanced connectivity, so there really is a Defender for … [Read more...] about Land Rover Defender V8 Launched Globally: The Most Powerful Defender To Date
BMW R nineT & R nineT Scrambler Launched In India: Prices Start At Rs 16.75 Lakh
Home Two wheelers oi-Rahul Nagaraj By Rahul Nagaraj Updated: Friday, February 26, 2021, 15:43 [IST] BMW Motorrad has launched their latest R nineT and R nineT Scrambler offerings in the Indian market. The new BMW R nineT and R nineT Scrambler are priced at Rs 18.50 lakh and Rs 16.75 lakh, respectively. Both prices are ex-showroom (India). Both the BMW R nineT and R nineT Scrambler will be imported into India via the CBU (Completely Built Unit) route. Bookings for both motorcycles can now be made across all BMW Motorrad dealerships in India. Deliveries for the same are expected to begin shortly. The motorcycles come packed with a host of features, equipment and technology. This includes the use of state-of-the-art LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, twin-pod instrument cluster (only on the R nineT) and twin-can exhausts. The range-topping R nineT is equipped with spoke wheels, while the R nineT Scrambler comes … [Read more...] about BMW R nineT & R nineT Scrambler Launched In India: Prices Start At Rs 16.75 Lakh
Renault Espace Gets Alpine Engine With 225 Horsepower
Will this engine also find its way inside the new Megane RS ? The Renault Espace has reached 2017 model year in its domestic market French where the stylish MPV is now being offered with a new gasoline engine. Gone is the old turbocharged 1.6-liter unit with 200 horsepower as instead the people carrier has gained a larger 1.8-liter mill. If the displacement sounds familiar, there’s a very good reason for that. The four-cylinder has actually been sourced from the new Alpine A110 sports car. Facelift is coming: 2019 Renault Espace Caught Dancing In The Snow Renault Espace Spied Getting Ready For A Minor Refresh While in the rear-wheel-drive machine it pumps out 252 horsepower and 320 Newton-meters of torque, in the 2017 Renault Espace it has been de-tuned to 225 hp and 300 Nm. Even so, it still has an extra 25 hp and 40 Nm over the engine it replaces. Thanks to the extra muscle, the new Energy TCe 225 has slashed a full second from the 0-62 mph (0-100 … [Read more...] about Renault Espace Gets Alpine Engine With 225 Horsepower
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 Debuts As Homage To Hot Hatch History
A special appearance package fused with Clubsport performance. Has it really been 45 years since the quintessential hot hatchback first graced the automotive scene? Indeed it has, and to honor the occasion, Volkswagen presents a special edition 2021 Golf GTI called the Clubsport 45. This likely doesn't come as a surprise, since images of the pocket rocket leaked just a couple of days ago. Now we have full disclosure from VW on all the details, and as the name suggests, this new version is based on the hotter GTI Clubsport . That means a 296-horsepower (221-kilowatt) version of the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is under the hood, driving the front wheels exclusively through a seven-speed DCT. It also has the trick front-axle locking differential and the upgraded Vehicle Dynamics Manager, which helps hustle the Clubsport to 60 mph in under six seconds. Gallery: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 5 Photos … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 Debuts As Homage To Hot Hatch History