Boasting plenty of upgrades

This racer has an upgraded suspension, better brakes, and a track-ready interior.

Auto racing is usually an interest for the ultra-rich, however the 2022 HPD Civic Si FE1 gives song opposition to the simply rich with its rate of $55,000. Deliveries of the racer commence this November.

Civic Si FE1 is a purpose-built model of the mannequin that lacks the sunroof, sound-proofing, insulation, underbody coating, and seam sealer from the street car. It retains the production-spec 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that has 5 selectable strength ranges relying on the stability of overall performance in a given series. The mill has a Borla exhaust downpipe that exits out a pair of outlets. There are additional Hasport engine mounts.

The Civic Si race vehicle makes use of a close-ratio six-speed guide with a high-strength 4th gear. There’s a limited-slip differential. The flywheel and take hold are from the street car.

The suspension receives plenty of new parts. There are double-adjustable Bilstein dampers at all 4 corners. Two spring fee selections are available. The front camber and caster plates are adjustable. The rear has adjustable components for the camber, spring perches, and toe arms.

For brakes, the Civic Si FE1 has Wilwood six-piston callipers with Pagid RST3 pads and slotted rotors. Honda additionally provides bumper-mounted cooling ducts and stainless metal braided hoses. The rear makes use of the production-spec portions with Pagid RST4 pads and braided hoses.

Inside, there is an FIA-spec roll cage using TIG-welded metal tubing. The driver sits in an OMP halo seat with a six-point harness and grips a quick-disconnect steering wheel. There’s a Motec C127 multi-function instrument show and recorder with LED shift lights alongside the top.

Honda is constructing the Civic Si FE1 at its Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. This is the equal vicinity that makes the Acura NSX and Acura’s PMC vehicles.

The road-going 2022 Civic Si it is handy from sellers retails for $28,595 after the $1,095 vacation spot price or $28,795 with the reachable summer season tire package. It comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 200 horsepower (149 kilowatts) at 6,000 rpm and 192 pound-feet (260 Newton-metres) of torque on hand from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm.

To learn more, check out https://www.motor1.com/news/592374/honda-civic-hpd-fe1-race-car-available-for-55k/ 

Designed to enhance the sport through viewer input

London, sixteen June 2022: Dorna Sports S.L. and Motorsport Network, LLC recently launched the Global MotoGP™ Fan Survey 2022 to seize the views of racing followers round the world on the recreation they love. The survey will be the greatest MotoGP™ fan survey ever conducted. It will be carried out in 15 languages on Motorsport Network’s flagship internet site Motorsport.com and bike systems and analysed by using Nielsen Sport (NYSE: NLSN).

The MotoGP™ survey aims to acquire fans’ opinions on a range of topics, together with viewing habits, on-site experiences and content material consumption, opinions on future modifications to enhance the sport, and insights on essential subjects past the track. There are additional questions about fan engagement and the boom of gaming and eSports, as well as figuring out fans’ favourite drivers, groups and circuits.

This is the first world fan survey performed for MotoGP™. Motorsport Network is a chief in this area and has lately carried out Global Fan Surveys in partnership with F1™ in October 2021 and with NTT INDYCAR Series in February 2022.

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, S.L., said: “Fans around the world make our game what it is; they are the coronary heart of MotoGP™. We are constantly searching for approaches to make MotoGP™ even higher than before, and who is higher to ask than the fans? By harnessing the electricity of Motorsport Network, we will be in a position to attain out to our audiences round the world and acquire useful perception without delay from our fan base so that we can higher apprehend what they prefer from the sport, what they like or dislike and what they fee most about MotoGP™. This is a fantastic chance to join with so many humans and supply them a voice in the future of the recreation we all love.”

“We seem ahead of MotoGP™ followers around the world. Having lately carried out large-scale surveys for Formula One and INDYCAR, we recognize the significance of the Global Fan Surveys to rights holders and organisers of essential racing collection who can use the outcomes like a compass to information their game into the future,” stated James Allen, President of Motorsport Network and Director of the Global Fan Survey project. “MotoGP™ is one of the most thrilling wearing spectacles in the world. A survey of this magnitude has in no way been performed at MotoGP™ and we can no longer wait to see the results.”

The 2022 Global MotoGP™ Fan Survey is open to anybody over the age of sixteen and will run for 4 weeks. It begins on sixteen June and the primary effects are due to be introduced in September.

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A solid competitor too the RS5

The BMW M2 is nonetheless months away from its debut, however the automaker’s M240i is no slouch. A new YouTube video from Carwow demonstrates its overall performance prowess with the aid of pitting the coupe towards the hotter Audi RS5 Sportback, which provides extra strength than the BMW for a tons greater price. Is the rate well worth the performance? Watch the video above to locate it.

The BMW M240i xDrive is at a disadvantage in this competition. Under the bonnet is a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six that produces 374 horsepower (278 kilowatts) and 368 pound-feet (500 Newton-metres) of torque. The Audi RS5 Sportback has a smaller, greater effective engine. Its 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine produces 450 hp (335 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque.

Both engines come with an eight-speed computerised transmission that transfers strength to the all-wheel pressure system. The only gain the BMW has over the Audi is its weight. At 3,725 kilos (1,690 kilogrammes), the BMW is lighter than the heavier Audi at 3,825 kilos (1,735 kilogrammes).

In the first race, the two begin facet with the aid of facet from the beginning line, however as the two achieve speed, the Audi starts to pull away. In the quarter-mile race, however, it can no longer pull too far away from the BMW. The Audi completes the race in 12.1 seconds, however the BMW is proper in the back with a quarter-mile time of 12.2 seconds.

There is no distinction in the two rolling races that the two take on next. The greater effective Audi is in a position to preserve the BMW in its rear-view replicate in both, even though the 2d race, the place each vehicle had been run on the sportiest setting, was once tighter than the first, the place the motors had been run on the most comfy setting.

The BMW M240i xDrive may additionally now not have ample electricity to beat the Audi RS5 in a drag race, however it is amazingly close. BMW is working on an even sharper M2 variant that will be launched in October this year. The coupe will be geared up with a twin-turbo inline-six engine that produces around 450 hp, permitting it to beat the RS5 and possibly even surpass it in a drag race. When the M2 hits the market, we will see a new matchup.

For more information, check out https://www.motor1.com/news/592395/bmw-m240i-audi-rs5-races/

The division could see speeds reduced

SUPER GT chairman Masaaki Bandoh has suggested that the cornering speeds of GT300-spec cars will be pegged back as part of the series’ Balance of Performance system in the future. 

The lower division of SUPER GT is unique as it pits FIA GT3 cars against vehicles built around the series’ own chassis and GT300 rules, creating a three-way divide in the class. 

As a result this makes the task of creating a level-playing field much more difficult, with championship promoter GTA working alongside Stephane Ratel Organisation to balance a wide variety of cars.

As with other GT racing series, BoP has been a major point of debate in SUPER GT, with some arguing that GT300 cars have been enjoying an unfair advantage over the rest of the grid in recent times. 

This follows Subaru becoming the first manufacturer to win a title with a GT300 car in five years in 2021, when it introduced a new generation BRZ model based on the road car of the same name. 

Bandoh said SUPER GT would look at ways to reduce any potential disparities on the grid targeting a reduction in cornering speeds of GT300-spec cars. 

Bandoh said that SUPER GT will continue to assess the performance of cars based on qualifying, as a number of factors skew the true pecking order in the race. 

Despite Subaru being unbeatable in qualifying so far in 2022, both Okayama and Fuji races were won by Nissan GT3 cars. 

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Introducing many new features

The recent Formula E race in Monaco was the latest in a long series of auto races to take place in the Mediterranean city-state. Formula E chose the Monaco E-Prix as the occasion to reveal their third-generation race car, the Gen3, which is set to make it’s debuting season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E world championships. 

For decades incremental improvements in motorsport have mostly been about aerodynamics. Thanks to software engineering there is a new battlefield for innovation and competition. Performance upgrades to the Gen3 will be delivered as software updates directly to the cars operating system. 

The latest race car features a number of design, engineering, and production innovations. The car offers top speeds of over 200mph and is the most efficient formula racing car to date. Formula E have claimed that more than 40% of the energy used in a race will be produced by regenerative braking. 

Sustainability is at the core of Formula E’s missions, and in every aspect, the production of the Gen3 has taken sustainable racing into consideration. The vehicle’s batteries are even made from sustainably-sourced minerals, and the cells will be reused and recycled at the end of life. 

Click here to find out more: https://insideevs.com/news/584878/fomula-e-third-generation-electric-race-car/ 

Whilst the Formula 1 drivers generally enjoyed the layout of the Miami F1 circuit it was the surface of the track that became the biggest conversation. 

The distinctive surface did not win over many of the drivers with some stating that the track was so dirty offline that they could not risk overtaking moves. It is evident that some areas will certainly need to see improvement before the F1’s return next year. 

Despite this the race was not as bad as some drivers had feared. Fernando Alonso actually spotted how much more grip there was than expected at the outside of Turn 1 on the driver’s parade. Later on in the race Charles Levlerc was caught out by Max Verstappen being able to break so late there later on when the Red Bull driver took the lead. 

Mercedes boost Toto Wolff felt that the nature of the surface had been good for the spectacle.

“Even the track breaking, Turn 17 for example, gave great racing,” he said. “It was very difficult to break into Turn 17.

What really stood out for many of the F1 drivers was all other circuits have offered excellent grip and no problems through their inaugural events. 

There were questions prompted about why Miami had not used the same materials as elsewhere in its construction. This was then questioned further when some resurfacing work was needed before track action could begin. 

In terms of composition of the Miami tracks, it was completely different to what has been used at other venues. Due to strict government guidelines in place certain materials had to be sourced locally and had to be used in the competition of any surfaces laid. 

To find out more visit: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/what-really-happened-with-miamis-f1-track-surface/10302495/ 

Some surprising benefits

In a recent tweet Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has indicated that Tesla will make a big battery shift to LFP batteries. Addressing nickel concerns and the challenges of scaling lithium-ion production as the reason for the change.

Iron-Cathode (LFP batteries) offer many benefits compared to the standard car range batteries:

• • LFP offers a longer life cycle, in some cases it can be 10,000+ cycles. 

• • They are cobalt and nickel free meaning that they are non-toxic

• • Not only non-toxic they are a much safer battery which are less prone to explosion or fires from misuse or structural damage. 

• Lower internal resistance. This means they can deliver power faster than Li-ion and in theory means higher charging-discharge efficiency. 

Like most objects there are some drawbacks to opting for LFP batteries these include:

• • Lower voltage, there is a 0.5v difference when compared to Li-ion batteries

• Lower energy density, it is predicted to be between 15 and 20% however due to their loger life cycle after some time they will actually have more capacity compared to a similar weight Li-ion battery.

To find out more about LFP batteries visits: https://www.torquenews.com/1/lfp-batteries-pros-and-cons-elon-shifts-some-teslas-lfp 

A wide range of new choices

The auto industry is fundamentally changing due to the carbon neutrality goals in North America, Europe, and China, and the top automakers are preparing a huge ZEV onslaught to decrease their average emissions. 2022 is estimated to be the year with the highest number of new electric car concepts, world premieres, and market launches. Here are the top four Electric Vehicle models. 

1. The Aiways U6 

The Aiways U6, will be an SUV coupe. Positioned above the U5 SUV, it will be 4,805 mm long, 1,880 mm wide, and 1,641 mm tall, with a 2,800 mm wheelbase.

The Aiways U6 motor will allow accelerating from 0-62 mph in less than seven seconds. Reports have claimed that the range of the U6 will be 650 km (404 miles). The electric SUV coupe will bestow a high speed of 160 km/h. The U6 is likely to go on sale in China in the upcoming months, and is expected in Europe in the second half of the year, although European markets may get it as a lease-only model.

2. Audi E-Tron

The Audi e-tron, revealed in September 2018, will receive its mid-life facelift in 2022. New batteries, energy-saving motors, and enhanced recuperation should  increase its range to around 600 km or 373 miles on the WLTP test cycle. It has been said that the car could take the name Audi Q8 e-tron.

3. BMW 3 Series Electric

Exclusive to China the BMW i3 is the first ever all electric BMW 3 series. The vehicle comes in a single eDrive35L variant which is 10cm longer than the regular 3 series. The i3 features a single motor RWD st-up and offers a 66.1kWh battery. The electric sedan offers top speeds of 112 mph and an acceleration time of 6.2 seconds (0-62). 

4. BYD Seal 

The BYD Seal is the second model under the brand’s Ocean series. It is set to be a great rival to the Tesla Model 3. It will come equipped with the BYD Blade Battery. It will accelerate from 0 – 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds. The design of the BYD Seal will give the impression of a four-door coupe. 

To find out more visit: https://topelectricsuv.com/featured/upcoming-electric-cars-2022-2023/

The company showing a strong resurgence

A recent report by Mercedes-Benz showed that there were 501,600 global passenger car sales during the first three months of 2022, which is a 15% decrease compared to the year before.

An area that stood out within the report was that the company made 67,800 Mercedes-Benz plug-in Passenger Car sales, which is an increase of 37% compared to the first quarter of 2021.

Battery- electric cars represented 21,900 of that number (up 210% year-over-year). Although the all-electric car sales are higher based on the new models introduced to the market, the plug- in hybrid sales demonstrated only an 8% increase year-over-year. 

Nevertheless, they remain in the majority (45,900).

Plug-in car sales in the first quarter of 2022 – Mercedes-benz (preliminary numbers): 

• • BEVs: 21,900 (up 210%)

• • PHEVs: 45,900 (up 8%)

• Total plug-ins: 67,800 (up roughly 37%)

Alongside smart (assuming that almost all are BEV’s), Mercedes-Benz sold around 74,200 plug-ins, which is estimated around 15% of the total volume. The company found that the plug-in share is much higher in Europe, at 33%.

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