From this collection, as usual, you will learn the five main automotive news. Everything is just the most interesting: the first Mercedes-Benz model from the exclusive Mythos line was presented, BMW presented the exclusive Concept Skytop gran tourer in a targa body, three resurrected Volgas were presented, MINI announced a new hatchback version of John Cooper Works, and Bugatti stylized the Chiron Super Sport for a rare Type 55 sports car.
The first Mercedes-Benz model from the Mythos collection line is presented
The Mercedes-AMG division presented an ultra-expensive and luxurious limited-edition PureSpeed speedster. It will be the first-born of the Mythos line, which will include the most expensive and exclusive cars for connoisseurs. The commercial version of PureSpeed will be available next year. Circulation – 250 copies. There is no information about the power plant. The limited edition two-door will be based on one of the top versions of the SL roadster – the SL 63 4Matic+ or the hybrid SL 63 SE Performance.
Mercedes-Benz
BMW unveils luxury grand tourer Concept Skytop in targa body
BMW showed the luxury Concept Skytop gran tourer in a targa body. Europe’s most prestigious classic car event, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como, hosted the premiere of the BMW Concept Skytop. Under this name, a luxury Targa debuted that pays homage to the classic BMW 503 and the BMW Z8, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Like the original model, the prototype has a 625-horsepower 4.4 V8 with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
BMW
“Volga” has been resurrected: three models are presented at once
Three Volgas were presented in Russia at once. The machines were shown as part of the Digital Industry of Industrial Russia exhibition, where they were inspected by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. At the first stage, the range of the resurrected Volga will include three models: the Volga C40 D-class sedan, the Volga K30 C-class crossover and the Volga K40 D-class crossover. All of them, apparently, are converted cars of the Chinese brand Changan. Production will begin by the end of the year.
Volga
MINI has announced a new hatchback version of John Cooper Works
MINI has announced a new hot hatchback version of John Cooper Works. At the beginning of 2024, the new generation MINI Cooper hatchback with an internal combustion engine appeared. This hatchback is built on the platform of its predecessor, although it has a modern design in the style of an electric car. Now it has become known that it is the petrol version that will turn into the flagship “charged” version of the MINI John Cooper Works. And to emphasize the status of the new product, its preliminary display will be held as part of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring racing marathon in 2024.
MINI
Bugatti has styled the Chiron Super Sport as a rare Type 55
Bugatti has built a unique Chiron Super Sport. It is styled after Jean Bugatti’s Type 55 Super Sport and is produced in a single copy. The car is distinguished by a black and yellow color, a decor of fading patterns inside and outside, as well as a number of decorative elements developed by the personalization department of Bugatti sur Mesure. The hypercar is powered by a W16 8.0 quad-turbo engine with 1,600 horsepower and 1,600 Nm of torque.
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