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VM Motori Awards CGI Block and Bedplate Contracts for New 3.0L Diesel to Tupy

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Independent engine manufacturer VM Motori SpA of Italy has awarded. Following pre-machining of the cylinder blocks and bedplates at Tupy, final machining and engine assembly is performed in a purpose-built manufacturing facility at VM Motori in Cento, Italy. liter V6 diesel engine. Each valve is driven by finger followers.

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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of torque produces an aggressive exhaust note with spirited acceleration. The accelerator pedal isn’t as touchy nor the crackling and popping of the exhaust note isn’t as dramatic as in Sport. T , Audi SQ5, Porsche Macan, Mercedes-Benz GLC 43, BMW X3 M40i, and sibling Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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One of the most annoying thing about cars that pretend to be a sports sedan, but really aren’t, is their faux or overpowering exhaust note. Most of the top fashion houses in the world are in Italy, with Maserati drawing a connection between their luxury Ghibli and high fashion. Sometimes you just have to have fun!

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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Especially since I’m straining to keep pace with Raffaele de Simone just ahead, the Ferrari test driver who routinely sets lap records on this historic circuit, just a few pasta lengths from its factory in Maranello, in northern Italy. In a test by Car and Driver magazine, the car exploded to 60 mph in 2.0 And don’t forget sound.

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