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Bugatti announced on Thursday morning plans to replace its flagship quad-turbo W16 engine with a new V16 hybrid powertrain. The company released a short sound clip alongside the announcement teasing what the engine will sound like, and now, thanks to Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac, we're able to take a long at some behind-the-scenes development photos of the power plant.
Mercedes’ GT 63 S E Performance is the latest subject of Brabus’ power-crazed endeavours, resulting in the first model in the tuner’s history to feature a four-digit power output dubbed the Brabus Rocket 1000.
Barn finds come in all shapes and sizes. But usually, these abandoned cars are at least 30 years old. Sometimes, though, you find a car forgotten in a barn that's far newer than you average forlorn classic. This Subaru WRX is no more than 13 years old, and it too has succumbed to a life of neglect. Thankfully the folks from WD Detailing are here to revive this sport sedan from its five-year slumber and give it a new lease on life.
There's plenty of love out there for the Toyota GR86 and its nimble nature. As for complaints, there's the finicky oil issue that sometimes turns the Subaru-sourced flat-four into a brick. But even with everything humming, one could always use a bit more horsepower. Do you know what has more power? A boosted 2JZ. But this isn't the 3.0-liter six-pot you're familiar with. This is a stroked 3.4L, and it sounds awesome on the dyno.
It's always important to routinely check and change your oil. It's the lifeblood of your engine, after all, responsible for lubricating the complex combination of metal pieces that work together to make all that horsepower. Having too little oil can be catastrophic. But having too much oil is just as bad, as this teardown of an overfilled Jaguar engine shows.
BMW's small B38 may be considered a reliable and fuel-efficient engine but it too could go bad like any other dependable engine when mistreated, and today we get to see what went wrong with this particular motor in another engine autopsy. The 1.5-liter three-cylinder has been used across a variety of BMW products, from the humble Mini Cooper Hardtop to the BMW i8 and 3 Series (in some markets).
This week was quite eventful and with Bharat Mobility Expo we got to see a lot of new bikes unveiled and showcased along with the usual happenings. If you weren’t keeping up with the news then this brief roundup will get you up to speed.
Suzuki’s stall caught everyone’s attention at the 2024 Bharat Mobility Expo as the Japanese manufacturer showcased the V-Strom 800DE and the GSX-8R. Both bikes are built on the same platform and share a lot of components and features.