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Pagani’s new Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta turns the already-extreme supercar up to 11

August 7, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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It’s hard to believe, but the Pagani Huayra, is already 10-years old – where did the time go? Anyway, to mark this momentous occasion, the Italian supercar maker will be unveiling a special “Pacchetto Tempesta” (Storm Package) edition of its 20-units-only Huayra BC at the 2021 Monterey Car Week.

In essence, the Pacchetto Tempesta takes the already hardcore Huayra BC, and turns it up one notch higher – both inside and out. Take for example, the Mercedes-AMG-sourced 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, which has been bumped up in power by over 8% (!), now making 827 hp and 1,100 Nm of torque.

If that figure sounds familiar, that’s because it’s the same exact power output as the Pagani Huayra Imola, a limited edition model that was restricted to just five units. And just because it’s a special engine, the Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta also gets a new six-pipe exhaust system – four in the iconic central stack, and two at the bottom – to fully extend the engine’s vocal cords.

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Other enhancements on the Pacchetto Tempesta edition include a new rear wing with an integrated central fin, alongside a new front splitter with a dedicated air intake to maximise aerodynamic efficiency. A new set of Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tyres were also specifically formulated for the Pacchetto Tempesta, using modelling from Formula 1 tech.

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Pagani says that the package is designed to further unleash the car’s “true racing attitude”, although its list of upgrades also includes things like a new set of suspension and a new “Soft Driving” mode, designed specifically to enhance comfort… so, the best of both worlds? Well, we’ll never get to drive one, so I guess we’ll just have to take their word for it.

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Geely Bin Yue facelift unveiled in China – Proton X50 cousin gets aggressive new look!

July 27, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Proton X50‘s Chinese cousin, the Geely Bin Yue, has just been given a facelift makeover in the country, with a fresh new aggressive exterior design befitting of its nickname “Chinese Artillery”.

Called simply as the “New Bin Yue”, the facelift makeover is front-lined by a new ‘X’-shaped trim that extends from the headlights down into the fog lamps enclosure on the front bumper, painted in black to complement the two-tone roof, giving the compact SUV a more aggressive look.

The mesh on the grille has also been updated with a new honeycomb pattern, while the headlights are also said to feature an Audi-like light show upon unlocking the vehicle.

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Other visual changes include a slightly reworked rear spoiler with a carbon fibre-look finish, new blacked-out 18-inch wheels, body-coloured design trimmings on the side skirts and front splitter, as well as a chunky black racing stripe down the bonnet.

Based on the photos, the model on display here seems to be of the range-topping Battle variant of the updated Geely Bin Yue Pro – we’re not sure how much of these aggressive design touches will make it down to the rest of the variants, but they sure do look striking nontheless.

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The model shown off in these photos feature a sports car-inspired two-toned design on the interior, taking on the yellow hue of the bodywork. These can be seen on the upper portion of the leather/suede seats, centre armrest, as well as the sides of the steering wheel.

But if that’s still not flashy enough for you, there’s also a new 72-colour ambient lighting system that shines through the brushed aluminium panels on the dashboard and door cards, to give the car even more flair.

Other interior updates on the Bin Yue facelift include a larger 12.3-inch infotainment display, running Geely’s latest GKUI software, alongside a updated T-shaped gear lever on the centre console.

There are no mention of the powertrains being offered on the new Geely Bin Yue facelift, though we don’t expect to see any changes in this department. No prices have been announced just yet, though reports say that it will go on sale in China sometime in August.

Would you like to see these changes being brought onto our new Malaysian darling, the Proton X50? Perhaps even a new ‘Sport’ variant? Let us know in the comments below!

[source: qctt.cn]

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Porsche’s all-black Exclusive Manufaktur 911 GT3 Touring looks like the perfect getaway car

July 14, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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When it comes to official customisation offerings such as Bentley’s Mulliner and Aston Martin’s Q, you’d usually expect something a little more extravagant, a little more flashy. But weirdly, that was not the case for Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur’s latest work on the 911 GT3 Touring – not that we’re complaining, because this looks ace.

Instead of a flashy paint job, the company opted to go for a more understated stealthy exterior by blacking out everything – including a tinted glass cover over the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) headlights, and a set of Satin Black wheels measuring 20-inches up front and 21-inches at the back.

Porsche did more than just removing the big wing on the 911 GT3 Touring. Learn more about it here!

Not much else has been done to the exterior, but we think that it was the right choice, considering how good this already looks – especially with the wing delete of the GT3 Touring edition, making it the perfect car to fly under the radar doing high speed runs… not that we’re advocating for it.

Inside is where things get a little more interesting, with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur giving the 911 GT3 Touring a little splash of colour with a two-toned Lipstick Red and black combination upholstery.

Here’s another special Exclusive Manufaktur edition of the 911 GT3 Touring, specifically for Australia

Otherwise, the car is pretty much bog-standard: powering the GT3 Touring is the 4.0-litre flat-six turbocharged engine, good for 510 hp and 470 Nm of torque, which translates to a 0-100 km/h time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 317 km/h. Buyers can choose between either a dual-clutch PDK or a six-speed manual transmission.

Not a fan of the black paint job? Don’t worry, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur is still a customisation arm afterall, so you can personalise your own car to your heart’s content when you place your order, with something maybe a little more unique like Meissen Blue.

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The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe can now seat five people for the first time ever

June 15, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door always had a polarising look, especially with those retro-inspired launch-spec wheels – you either love them or hate them, no in-between. And that’s before factoring in the practical drawbacks due to its coupe-like silhouette and limited seating arrangement.

So for 2021, Mercedes-AMG set out to make the GT 4-Door a little more universally approachable, with more exterior styling options across the range, plus a new rear-bench seat for the first time ever on the model, bringing the total seating capacity up to five.

In terms of updates, this year’s “facelift” for the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door is perhaps as mild as it gets. There are barely any changes to the exterior – in fact, Mercedes said it themselves in the press release that “the design of the six-cylinder versions remains unchanged”.

What you do get in this update, is a range of new extra-cost options that have now been moved down the line from previously being exclusive to the GT 63 model. These include a slightly spruced-up front bumper with additional gloss black and chrome trims, as well as the AMG Night Package II (dark chrome Panamericana grille and badgings) and Carbon Fibre Package.

There’s also a range of new colour options for this year’s GT 4-Door, including Starling Blue Metallic, Manufaktur Starling Blue Magno and Manufaktur Cashmere White Magno, plus a new Manufaktur Exclusive Edition for the GT 53 which wears a handsome shade of Rubellite Red metallic, equipped with the silver chrome exterior package, and trim-specific 21-inch AMG wheels.

On the inside, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door receives the latest AMG double-spoke steering wheel that we first saw on the E 63, which comes as standard with the AMG steering wheel dials.

The steering wheel can be optioned in either Nappa leather or Nappa with Dinamica suede, while the rest of the cabin’s upholstery options have also been expanded with a variety of new interior leather colour options like Sienna Brown, Classic Red, Yacht Blue, Deep White, and Neva Grey.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe was launched in Malaysia back in 2019. Here’s everything you need to know!

For an even more upmarket look, buyers can also splurge on the Exclusive Nappa Leather in Titanium Grey Pearl with yellow contrast stitching, or Exclusive Auburn Brown Nappa leather with black diamond stitching. And as we’ve mentioned above, buyers can now opt for a five-seater configuration with an optional rear bench.

As for the mechanical bits, the 43 and 53 variants of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door is essentially unchanged on the performance front. Both models are powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six engine; the GT 43 makes 367 hp and 500 Nm of torque, while the GT 53 gets 435 hp and 520 Nm of torque.

Both mills are paired to an additional 48V EQ Boost mild hybrid system that provides an additional 22 hp and 250 Nm of boost during hard acceleration, and are paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system with variable torque distribution as standard.

The updated V8 variants will only be unveiled at a later date, but the big news will be the introduction of the all-new GT 73e plug-in hybrid variant which supposedly packs a total system output of over 800 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque.

Powertrain aside, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door gains a revised AMG Ride Control+ suspension set up, featuring new adaptive dampers with dual pressure-limiting valves – one each for rebound and compression damping – which allows the damping force to be “adjusted even more precisely to different driving conditions and drive programs”.

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Elderly lady in Porsche 911 GT3 RS proves age is no obstacle!

May 23, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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If this video proves anything, is that you’re never too late (or too old for that matter) to indulge in your passion or even realise your dreams.

An elderly lady was spotted and filmed at the Monza Circuit in Italy recently, with a (991) Porsche 911 GT3 RS pushing out 513 hp! That’s not what you’d expect a person of her appearance to drive; on one of the fastest circuits in the world no less!

Based solely on her body language and movements, she could easily be 65 and above but the way she drove suggests anything but old age!

The age old saying “Never judge a book by its cover” couldn’t be more true and apparent in this video. Right off the bat, the striking green 911 GT3 RS can be seen going full throttle, as it exits the pits.

As the video progresses, you’d realise that it’s nothing like a ride to the groceries – at a snail’s pace – with your own grandma; she’s actually going full throttle and hitting the redline with every gear in one of Porsche’s most ferocious, track-oriented car!

And she brakes really hard (and late) too as the emergency brake lights can be seen flashing at the end of the straights.

Are your parent’s saying they’re too old to do fun stuff? Show em’ this video!

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Porsche did 300 km/h non-stop in the new 911 GT3 for 5,000 km, only stopping for fuel

April 9, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Two months ago, Porsche revealed the new 911 GT3 to the world but only now have they revealed the juicy secrets from behind that iconic shell.

Underneath that massive rear wing, which in itself is an engineering marvel, is a 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine with 510 hp and 470 Nm, and a 9,000 rpm redline!

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Facts & Figures: Bentley Flying Spur V8 arrives in Malaysia, from RM839k

April 7, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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After launching the 6.0-litre W12 version of the Flying Spur in February last year, Bentley Kuala Lumpur has now announced the arrival of the V8 model with a base price of RM839,000 before options and taxes

Under the hood now is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with 550 hp and 770 Nm; good for a 0 to 100 km/h time of 4.1 seconds onward to a top speed of 318 km/h.

When less than 235 Nm is required and engine revs are below 3,000 rpm, the V8 engine will automatically and seamlessly shut down four of its eight cylinders for higher efficiency and lower emissions.

Occupants will not notice this as the switch happens within 20 milliseconds, about 1/10 of the time it takes to blink an eye. Bentley says this also improves fuel consumption by up to 16%.

Also contributing to the Flying Spur’s efficiency while improving its agility is the lack of “body fat”. The V8 model is some 100 kg lighter than the W12 model.

In striking a fine balance between comfort and agility, the V8 Flying Spur is equipped with adaptive air suspension and a 48V electric active roll control system for reduced body roll to ensure better stability and allowing it to corner flat.

The improved air suspension also contains 60% more air volume for an even more precise setup of the suspension, according to the drive mode selected.

This is done in accordance with Bentley’s research from the last 10 years, which has seen a shift in usage of the Flying Spur – from being chauffeur-driven to self-driven vehicles.

On the outside, customers have over 60 exterior colours to choose from to complement the standard 20-inch wheels. Inside, there are five different hides available, with an additional 10, should the customer opt for the Colour Specification option.

The cabin is furnished with Crown Cut Walnut trims as standard but the highlight of which has to be the Bentley Rotating Display with three different surfaces – a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 3 analogue dials, or just a plain wood surface.

The centrepiece of the rear section is the Touch Screen Remote that’s seamlessly integrated into the rear console. Users will be able to control features like the rear seat massage, air conditioning, and even the blinds with it.

Further adding to the opulent cabin is a refrigerator wedged in between the rear seats, behind the armrest. Operating temperatures can be as low as -6 degrees, with the fridge capable of accommodating up to six 330 ml cans or two full-sized champagne bottles.

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The Ferrari 250 GTO is probably the only car that’s literally worth more than its weight in gold

April 6, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Gold has always been the embodiment of wealth, partly because of its significance in jewellery, and also partly because it’s just a very expensive material – so much so that there’s even a saying that goes along the lines of “worth its weight in gold”.

While the saying is usually used figuratively to express a non-tangible value, there are actual physical things – albeit few and far in between – that are worth more than its own weight in gold, literally. One of which, is the Ferrari 250 GTO, as figured out by Reddit user, subtle_anarchist.

Antique Dealers — This particular Ferrari 250 GTO was sold for a whopping USD70 million in 2018.

The Ferrari 250 GTO is often regarded as the “Holy Grail” of collectibles. Only 36 individual units were ever built (in two body styles), so there’s the rarity factor at play. Couple that with the Ferrari clout, and the fact that these cars are all featured in many iconic races in the 60s, resulted in them regularly fetching more than USD40 million at auctions worldwide.

But one particular example of the Ferrari 250 GTO was worth more than the others: chassis number 4153GT, a Series I model that was sold for a whopping USD70 million just two years ago, setting the record for the most expensive car ever sold.

According to Ferrari, the 250 GTO weighs in at just 880 kg dry. At the USD70 million price, this particular unit of the 250 GTO costs USD79.55 per gram.

And what’s the price for pure gold you ask? According to the (very descriptive) website goldprice.org, the price for a gram of gold today is USD55.84. So if the Ferrari 250 GTO is made out of pure gold, it’ll “only” cost around the region of USD49 million. Let that sink in for a moment.

Now, of course, not every single Ferrari 250 GTO is worth USD70 million. But looking at how sought after this car is, it won’t be surprising to see it going past the pure-gold-price every now and again – and eventually even surpassing the current USD70 million record. The last unit listed at the RM Sotheby’s auction was sold for USD48.4 million in 2018.

You know how gold has always been the “go-to” option for someone looking for a relatively stable investment? Well, maybe it’s time for the rare earth material to move over for classic cars like these.

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Mercedes-AMG A 45 S in M’sia now without Edition 1, CLA 45 S gets head-up display

March 27, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S was launched here in Malaysia exclusively in a limited ‘Edition 1’ trim, which brought onto the car several additional exterior and interior features. For those still holding out on buying the pocket rocket, unfortunately the ‘Edition 1’ has now run out, and will be replaced by the “regular” A 45 S from here on out.

However, just like its predecessor, the new “regular” model still gets most of the kit that the Edition 1 model offered. Both the Aerodynamic Package (additional aerodynamic fins and splitter on the front apron, rear spoiler, and enhanced rear diffuser) and AMG Night Package (blacked out trims) have been retained on the new model, with the only noticeable difference being the removal of the Edition 1 decals.

The “regular” Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4 Matic+ also gets the iconic Panamericana grille up front, and the 19-inch alloy wheels are unchanged from the Edition 1 variant, matte black and all. Although the Edition 1 kit is no more, exterior colour choices still remain the same from before – you only get to choose between Sun Yellow and Designo Mountain Grey Magno.

Inside, the new regular model comes without the Edition 1 “dark aluminium” trim on the dashboard, replaced by a light longitudinal-grain aluminium trim. The Edition 1 steering wheel, wrapped completely in Dinamica microfibre, is also now replaced with a more “regular” AMG Performance unit that includes a touch of Nappa leather.

Otherwise, the new variant is essentially unchanged from the “Edition 1” variant. This includes all the mechanical bits, such as the 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four engine, making 421 hp and 500 Nm of torque, paired to an eight-speed DCT gearbox for a century sprint time of just 3.9 seconds.

The new 2021 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+ is priced at RM437,673.41, on the road, without insurance, and inclusive of the sales tax exemptions (until the 30th of June), making it roughly RM5.6k cheaper than before.

Meanwhile, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ has also been updated for the 2021 model-year, with a new price tag of RM453,374.19 on the road, without insurance, and inclusive of the sales tax exemptions – approximately RM19.6k higher than before.

For that extra dough, you now get a new head-up display on the dashboard, displaying key driving information closer to the driver’s natural line of sight – particularly helpful when you’re having a little bit of fun.

Otherwise, the car is essentially unchanged from before, so do make sure to check out the full facts and figures from our launch coverage, here.

We’ve also compared the all-new Mercedes-AMG A 45 S (in Edition 1 form) against its predecessor, so make sure to give that a read before you splash down the cash!

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Aston Martin introduces iconic Magnetic Silver for DB11 V8 in Malaysia, with new options

February 15, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur has ushered the new year with a new iconic colour for the DB11 V8 in Malaysia – Magnetic Silver – along with specific customisations on both the exterior and interior.

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