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12/21/23 - 777 Hypercar's 9K-RPM Engine Gets Even More Power, Apple: Next-Generation CarPlay is Coming in 2024, 2025 Porsche 911 to Add a Powerful Hybrid and a New 3.6L Engine

777 Hypercar | CarBuzz

777 Motors' latest car, the 777, boasts a 789-hp naturally aspirated V8 running on synthetic fuel. Priced at €7 million, limited to seven units, weighing 1,984 pounds, and reaching 230 mph, it generates 4,630 lbs of downforce and 4G lateral acceleration. Deliveries start in 2025, targeting a theoretical lap time of 1:33.00. The project involves motorsport icons, challenging the market with competitors like Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and Ford GT MK IV.

Subaru WRX | Subaru

The 2024 Subaru WRX, priced at $32,735, features a 271-hp 2.4L turbocharged BOXER engine, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and an 11.6-inch SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus system. Available in five trims, including the TR with performance upgrades at $41,655, and the GT at $44,215. Deliveries start early 2024.

Porsche 911 | Car And Driver

Porsche is rolling out a souped-up 911 (992.2) with cool new looks, an updated cockpit, and a snazzy 48-volt hybrid system, hitting the scene in 2025. The T-HEV hybrid thing adds 80-90 extra horses, and they're tweaking engines, like slapping a 3.6-liter flat-six into the GTS. The design gets a facelift with fresh bumpers, lights, and aero tweaks. Inside, the dash goes high-tech. The electric 911 (998) might be delayed until around 2034, showing up around 2034 alongside the gas crew.

2025 Lexus UX 300h | Lexus USA

The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has made its debut, featuring a new hybrid powertrain with 196 horsepower and the fifth-generation Lexus Hybrid System. Boasting an aerodynamic design, Copper Crest color option, and 18-inch run-flat tires, the model emphasizes advanced technology, including a 12.3-inch display, five USB ports, and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Safety is a key focus with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, Pre-Collision System, and Lane Tracing Assist. Pricing details are set to be revealed in the new year, aligning with the brand's sustainability and carbon-neutral goals.

Apple's next-gen CarPlay, arriving in 2024, promises an upgraded, immersive experience, especially in newer cars and electric vehicles. Focused on integrating with in-car displays, it will utilize vehicle data like speed, fuel level, and temperature. Confirmed for Porsche and Aston Martin, it transitions from infotainment to the car's instrument cluster. Despite some manufacturers opting out, Apple aims to enhance the smartphone-to-car link with significant improvements.

Waymo releases crash data from its first 7.1 million miles of fully driverless operations, demonstrating that human-driven cars are over twice as likely to crash. Waymo vehicles had only three crashes with injuries through October 2023, while comparable human drivers would have had around 13 injury crashes. The data shows a significant safety gap between Waymo and human drivers, providing a strong argument for continued expansion.

Precision turbochargers, heralding a new era in engine dynamics, optimize air intake, combustion, and power for unparalleled efficiency and performance in high-performance vehicles. With meticulous engineering, they seamlessly integrate into engine systems, transforming ordinary engines into hyper-efficient machines. Precision turbochargers, at the forefront of technology, redefine engine efficiency, demonstrating their crucial role in racing and showcasing constant innovation in turbocharging technologies.

This article discusses the author's festive experience in London, where they explored McLaren Automotive’s 60th Anniversary at the avant-garde McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. Highlighting the architectural wonder, hand-built vehicles, and partnerships, the visit delves into McLaren's racing heritage, including F1 achievements and iconic models, showcasing the blend of innovation and precision in crafting high-performance vehicles.

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