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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

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Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. seconds and believe the 203 mph top speed quoted by McLaren. We held on for 0-60 in 2.8

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. A number of details throughout the hybrid powertrain contribute to its efficiency, including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system with a cooler; a smaller, lighter, quieter hybrid system water pump, and an exhaust heat recirculation system that speeds engine warm-up.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. Maserati says the top speed is 187 mph, making this luxury SUV a fast grocery-getter. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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It was a challenge to not tromp on the accelerator, because this is a Maserati, of course, but in our 327 miles driving through Southern California we had a 100-mile all-freeway run at 65 mph deliver 30.6 With 0-60 mph in 5.3 of torque produces an aggressive exhaust note with spirited acceleration. The lower 6.5-inch

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Essentially, the hybrid module comprises a 115 kW electric motor and a decoupler that serves as the connection with the combustion engine.

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Audi Showcases Lightweight Construction in High-Performance R8 GT

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seconds and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The aluminum body panels are joined to the frame of extruded profiles and cast nodes by means of positive and friction connections. The long rear hatch is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP)—an advantage of 6.6 The production R8 5.2 kilograms (2.65

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