The X80 Proto and the Overflod Tyrant are both on sale right now, and I was wondering which one to purchase. I like how both of them look, but I am not sure which one is better statistically (handling, speed, acceleration, etc.) Which one of the two is better in your opinion? Also when does the sale end?
P.S. If you think I shouldn't get either, or get another supercar please let me know.
Submitted June 01, 2019 at 10:25AM by Harshnoor http://bit.ly/2WDTDYx
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The X80 Proto and the Overflod Tyrant are both on sale right now, and I was wondering which one to purchase. I like how both of them look, but I am not sure which one is better statistically (handling, speed, acceleration, etc.) Which one of the two is better in your opinion? Also when does the sale end?
P.S. If you think I shouldn't get either, or get another supercar please let me know.
Submitted June 01, 2019 at 10:25AM by Harshnoor http://bit.ly/2WDTDYx
Ethereum Classic developer failed to reach consensus today a "final call" to approve, update or reject upcoming system-wide upgrade or hard fork, Atlantis.
👋 Good morning! It’s “Männertag” or Father's Day here in Germany today.
🍻 What’s fun is that it’s always on a holiday day, so men are given license to wander the streets and parks with beer, cook up various foods on grills, and all get very sunburnt together. The reason it’s so popular? There are four days to recover until Monday!
On this Father’s Day here in Germany (yes, a few weeks before the U.S. brethren!) it just so happens that Ferrari have some news: its fastest ever supercar (or hypercar, as this elite tier of car is truly known) is also a plug-in hybrid.
The new Ferrari SF90 Stradale (meaning road in English) is a 986bhp (735 kW) all-wheel-drive beast capable of 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds, and 124mph in 6.9 seconds.
But it’s also rather unique in that there’s a silent mode: for the first time, a Ferrari has a plug-in battery pack for silent cruising.
The Stradale can travel up to 25 kilometers (~16 miles) on electricity alone, with a 7.9-kilowatt-hour, lithium-ion battery pack.
A twin-turbo V8 does most of the work, with three electric motors split between front and rear saving you a few gallons of fuel during a stop-start cruise.
There’s also a 16-inch fully digital HD screen.
All in all, what matters is that even the 90-year old Italians are embracing hybrids in full-production cars.
Ferrari isn’t saying how many will be made, and didn’t give out price or availability details just yet.
Of course, looks matter - although Ferrari weren’t letting anyone take photos at the launch in Maranello in Italy, releasing just a few rendered-looking snaps:
🍎 Apple released a website defending its besieged App Store, called App Store Principles and Practices(Apple.com). I contend within even the first 18 words, Apple isn’t telling the truth: it made the App Store to make money. The Verge has a nice take on many other reasons Apple’s words are hollow, noting how hard it is to compete when you can’t offer a default app on an Apple device, keeping the playing field uneven.
💻 Epic custom PCs from Computex: the Iron Throne, a working beer dispenser PC, and more that arguably should not exist (AA). Jokes, I love PCs that make no sense.
There’s been an image of a congested ascent of Mt Everest doing the rounds this week. It was taken by @nimsdai/ Project Possible, and shows a hard to believe queue to reach the top of the great mountain:
I wanted to throwback to 66 years ago yesterday, May 29, 1953, when Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, become the first explorers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Sherpa Tenzing had been making attempts since the 1930s, and saved Hillary from a fall into a crevasse during the key ascent in 1953.
The pair ascended together as a team after spending two nights just 91m or 300ft from the summit, when Hillary discovered that his boots had frozen solid outside the tent.
Wearing 30-pound packs, and conquering a final 12m rock face now known as "Hillary Step", the pair reached the top.
Heading back down, Edmund Hillary found George Lowe, a fellow New Zealander. Hillary told him: “Well, George, we knocked the bastard off.”
Sir Edmund went on to reach the north and south pole as well, and it shouldn’t be forgotten that he organized an expedition to search for the fabled abominable snowman, but couldn’t find any signs of a Yeti. He was also regarded as New Zealand’s most trusted person for decades.
Do you guys think I should sell it? I’m considering selling it because I want money for some cool supercars. It is useful in AW gamemodes, but I need money, so I decided to ask you guys. Also, what is the most worth it, customizable car on legendary motorsport?
Submitted May 31, 2019 at 04:35AM by CSGlogan http://bit.ly/2EHPLvC
I'm a portrait artist (charcoal/ ink/ paint) in a big city and have recently ventured into painting badass portraits of supercars. My work has gotten attention faster than I'd planned, and I'm currently scheduling meetings and communicating with Lamborghini owners and the brand managers because they are interested in commissioning some work.
I've been an artist for 9-10 years with the occasional side hustles during the slow periods. This is a chance for be to have some stability. I can draw or paint anything but quickly learned that's not enough when painting these cars. There's an entire culture of which I'm ignorant. I've educated myself on the parts, and each part's purpose. I can talk about features and options, different models and why some may prefer one over the other. But I feel my credibility is lacking with this clientele in regards to the supercar world/ community, and what's on the pulse of it.
How do I break in a little? How do I become more in the know?
Thanks for any attempts at answering my impossibly broad question.
EDIT: I'm focusing on Lamborghini because it's my favorite to paint. The angles are just nasty.
Submitted May 31, 2019 at 05:41AM by LamboCurious http://bit.ly/2W69T0l
From Blazer to Bentayga, MotorTrend drives and actually tests hundreds of SUVs every year–and now it’s our turn to share our personal favorites. Shopping for a new SUV can be overwhelming, but with MotorTrend it doesn’t have to be. Take advantage of our decades of collective industry experience, and check out these editors’ picks to see the best SUVs we’d actually buy with our own money.
Curious? Revisit this page as we continue to add more editors’ opinions to answer the question, “What SUV should I buy?”
“What SUV should I buy?” It’s a question consumers ask themselves every day, but what would online editor Kelly Pleskot drive? Keep reading for the answer and see other editors’ choices here.
The Subaru Forester has long been one of the most competent players in its segment, nabbing our SUV of the Year award in its previous two generations. And now that the compact crossover has been fully redesigned, the Forester is an even stronger entry—perhaps the strongest, in my opinion. Still, its niche status relegates it to the middle of the sales charts. Many people think you don’t need a Forester unless you live in a place with harsh weather or have two kids and just as many dogs. But as a dogless, kidless California girl, the 2019 Subaru Forester is the SUV I would pick if I were in the market. Why? Because it makes life easier, even for us sun-indulgent SoCal folk.
About Kelly: I’m an online editor at MotorTrend and enjoy hiking, rock climbing, traveling, and reading classic literature.
Is it the quickest small crossover? No. Many MotorTrend editors complain it’s underpowered. The 2019 Forester runs from 0 to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds, behind the Honda CR-V’s 7.6 seconds. But I’m not buying an SUV for its 0–60 performance; its smooth powertrain carries more value. You’ll have no trouble merging with traffic or passing other vehicles on the highway.
The Forester is practical and well-designed. Its upright greenhouse makes for the best visibility I’ve experienced in any mainstream compact crossover. The boxy styling contributes to generous amounts of headroom, too. Overall, the Forester boasts excellent interior space, with plenty of room for three adults to sprawl out in the rear seats. A cavernous cargo area—up to 76.1 cubic feet with the seats folded—makes it a great car for camping or road tripping, and the trunk opens wide so it’s easy to load. Folding down that second row is easy, as the seats are light and maneuverable.
But how does it drive? The Forester’s suspension mitigates the effect of bumps in the road, and its 8.7 inches of ground clearance and all-wheel drive make me feel confident when I venture off the beaten path with my fiancé and friends to go rock climbing. The smaller Crosstrek is also capable and is one of the few subcompact crossovers I would consider. But I prefer the freedom to bring as much gear as I’d like when traveling.
Along with excellent cargo space and superior off-road ability, the Forester might have the best infotainment system of its direct competitors. I like the responsive and easy-to-use touchscreen with simple menus and large icons. Technology is important, but so is safety. Fortunately, the Forester was named a 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ because of its good crash ratings and strong safety tech.
How I would configure my 2019 Subaru Forester
You really can’t go wrong with any 2019 Forester, considering that EyeSight is always standard. This feature bundles together various safety technologies, including automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure and sway warning, and lane keep assist. All-wheel drive is also standard on the base model, which costs $25,270, as are handy grocery bag and tie-down hooks in the cargo area. (Check out the Subaru Forester configurator here.) Personally, I’m tempted by the $31,770 Forester Limited, which gets a power liftgate and an 8.0-inch screen instead of a 6.5-inch screen. I’ll take mine in Jasper Green Metallic, please.
“What SUV should I buy?” It’s a question consumers ask themselves every day, but what would technical director Frank Markus drive? Keep reading for the answer, and see other editors’ picks here.
We’re a DINC couple of a certain (semi-centennial) age, and I’m an engineer who loves cars and gadgetry. My sense of style absolutely precludes ownership of the vast majority of SUVs and crossovers purely because they look too ugly or plain. I’m impatient by nature and prone to running slightly late, so performance is pretty important. We own a lake place, and although we’re not boaters, I sometimes need to hitch up a rented trailer for runs to the dump or hauling oversized items around (a 3,500-pound rating gets my jobs done). My Michigan climate—political and weather-wise—make all-wheel drive and a Detroit Three label attractive. Plug all these factors into my Decid-O-Meter 9000, along with a hard price ceiling of $50,000 (dictated by my income and fiscal responsibility levels), and after some grinding and whirring, the slip of paper it spits out reads: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer AWD Premier.
My inner geek kinda wants a hybrid—more so I can play with the gas-mileage optimizing user interface than for the actual money- or climate-savings it promises—but the gorgeous new 2020 Explorer Limited Hybrid, at $55,570 to start with AWD, is too far out of my price range, and it’s bigger than I need. We’re promised that the forthcoming 2020 Lincoln Corsair will include a hybrid variant, but when, at what price, and will it tow 3,500 pounds? Other SUVs that generally met the criteria include the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, but its zoomy 2.7-liter twin-turbo busts my budget, and frankly the Chevy’s sportier appearance appeals.
Another of my absolute must-haves is an interior that’s neither all-black nor gray at all, and the Blazer Premier’s Maple Sugar and black offering features piping, stitching, grain, and gloss that belie its Bow Tie badging. Sadly, this color scheme can’t be had with my first exterior color choice (Sunlit Bronze), but it pairs fine with Oakwood Metallic. The Premier trim’s equipment is pretty comprehensive, but I’m adding $2,165 worth of “Driver Confidence” (wireless charging for my iPhone 8, full adaptive cruise and forward collision mitigation, and Intellibeam lighting, among other things) and another $185 for the cargo compartment shade and net. No thanks on the top-heavy sunroofs, ride-killing 21-inch rims, or pricey entertainment systems.
For $49,145 ($47,145 after local cash allowances) I end up with a ute that—at 6.1 seconds to 60 mph and 14.7 seconds through the quarter mile at 95.5 mph—is a wee bit quicker and better handling than my beloved Hemi-powered 2018 Dodge Durango 4 R/T long-termer, and it’s 4/3 mpg city/highway more efficient to boot. It’s also a shade quicker if slightly less dynamically adroit or efficient than its chief rival, the racy Ford Edge ST. I’m basically expecting to feel like I’m piloting a taller, easier to see out of, vastly more useful V-6 Camaro—especially every time I go to dial the temperature up or down by spinning the central vent surrounds (so cool). Oh, and I’ll be buying and holding for six-digit mileage accumulation—as that’s the best way to get your money’s worth.
