Cadillac CELESTIQ
Type: Electric vehicle
Battery: Ultium
Horsepower: 600
Torque: 640 pound-feet
Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds
Drive wheels: AWD
The Cadillac Celestiq is an upcoming electric ultra-luxury sedan. As the brand transitions to a future of battery electric vehicles, it will eventually become Cadillac’s flagship vehicle. Except for a few motor and battery components, the Celestiq will be the first car produced at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
The Celestiq display car offers a sneak peek at the styling, amenities, components, and technological advancements that will eventually be used in the production model. These include GM’s future driver assistance technology, Ultra Cruise, enabling hands-free driving in most practical situations. The Celestiq will be among the first cars to feature this technology.
The Celestiq will also be the first car to have a Suspended Particle Device (SPD) SmartGlass, allowing passengers to change the opacity of the roof according to their preferences by charging particles electrically. This technology offers additional advantages, such as more headroom and an extended driving range. The Celestiq’s interior features five HD interactive entertainment screens, including a large 55-inch LED screen that spans the dashboard’s width and has digital electromechanical shutters to shield the driver from the passenger’s screen.
On GM’s BEV3 platform, the 2024 Cadillac Celestiq uses a 111-kWh battery pack to power a two-motor system for all-wheel drive propulsion. The ultra-luxury vehicle is equipped with a 200 kW DC fast charging technology, which can extend the range by an estimated 78 miles in just 10 minutes at some charging stations. To offer the best torque and improve the ride quality and the range of an electric vehicle, the sophisticated AWD system can also disengage the front or rear drive motors as needed.
GM estimates the system will produce 600 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. The Celestiq boasts unique 11.59:1 front and 11.63:1 rear gear ratios, uniquely intended to enhance range and performance, unlike other Ultium-based EVs. The vehicle can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds because of its excellent horsepower and torque.
Lightyear 0
Type: Solar vehicle
Horsepower: 174 hp max
Torque: 1,269 lb-ft max
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 10 seconds
Top speed: 160 km/h
The world’s first solar vehicle ready for production has been unveiled by Dutch solar EV firm Lightyear under the name Lightyear 0. The solar automobile reached a climax on the world stage after six years of its invention.
Lightyear 0’s fundamental technology sets it apart from other solar-powered vehicles, which is why it has drawn greater attention. The engineering team created the production-ready model after six years of study and development.
The Lightyear 0 has a fastback-style body with a highly futuristic appearance. Additionally, it has aero alloy wheels up front, slim LED headlamps, an LED light bar at the back, and aero wheel covers. The 4-seater solar-powered EV has a drag coefficient of 0.19 thanks to all these aerodynamic features. The electric car has a solar roof and bonnet with double-curved solar panels covering five square meters each. Using these panels, you can increase your range by up to 11,000 km annually and by 70 km daily.
The car boasts long, elegantly flowing body lines that enhance its aerodynamic properties and help it achieve a drag coefficient of 0.19 Cd. The company also claims that the Lightyear 0 is the most energy-efficient electric vehicle in the world, using just 10.5 kWh for every 100 kilometers driven at highway speeds.
It will allow drivers to travel without stopping at a charging station or home outlet for up to seven months.
2023 Toyota Supra 3.0L GR
Horsepower: 382 Hp
Torque: 368 Lb-Ft.
Transmission: 8-spd auto w/OD
Drivetrain: rear-wheel
The 2023 GR Supra, Toyota’s pinnacle sports vehicle, makes up for the brand’s more subdued sedans, hatchbacks, and SUVs with enough thrills, panache, and drama. The GR Supra, created and constructed alongside the BMW Z4 convertible, has comparable build quality and less complex but attractive interior elements. Although the 255-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine at the base level offers more than enough power, we can’t help but appreciate the savage, optional 382-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter BMW inline-six that propels this two-seater. The only configuration is rear-wheel drive, and the GR Supra excels on winding roads and race tracks thanks to its sure-footed chassis and precise steering. Even so, the GR Supra continues to be one of our favorite sports cars. BMW parts might too heavily influence it for certain Toyota fanboys, and its sweptback external design produces some relatively wide blind spots. It is a driver’s vehicle and a lover’s delight.
Toyota has introduced a six-speed manual transmission to the lineup for the 2023 model year, no doubt motivated by the complaints over the GR Supra’s absence of a manual transmission. The more potent 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six from BMW will have a free option for the manual transmission, and the A91-MT model’s new special edition will come standard with it. The suspension and steering systems have been retuned, and a new driving mode called Hairpin+ has been included. Hairpin+ allows for greater wheelspin on one of the rear tires to aid in rotating the GR Supra around incredibly tight hairpin turns.
Mclaren Artura
Engine: V6 Turbo 3.0 Liter
Trim: Base Coupe
Horsepower: 671@7,500
Torque: 531@2,250
Transmission: 8 Speed Automatic with Manual Mode
With the sculptural 2023 Artura supercar, McLaren embraces a hybridized future of high performance. A novel, lightweight structure supports the recently unveiled mid-engine two-seater. It also creates a plug-in hybrid model, another first, by combining a twin-turbo V-6, a first for the brand, with a battery-electric engine. The pair produce a total of 671 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. The estimated performance is emphasized by a 2.6-second zero-to-60 mph time and a top speed of 205 mph. Its exterior is McLaren, complete with pronounced air vents and scissor-style doors. The 2023 Artura includes a more luxurious and roomy interior than the 720S and several convenience and driving-assistance systems.
The Artura is a brand-new vehicle for the British supercar manufacturer that uses a hybrid V-6 powertrain and debuts a new platform (MCLA).
A new hybrid twin-turbo V-6 that produces a combined 671 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque powers the Artura. A 7.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is positioned under the back of the cabin and powers an e-motor housed inside the casing of the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Even 11 miles of all-electric driving can be accomplished with the new powertrain. Everyone praised the Artura for its brisk acceleration. The company’s new Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which is touted to be lighter than its predecessor’s construction, is also included for the first time in the Artura, another McLaren vehicle. Although the handling is razor-sharp and fun to maneuver around a racetrack, it also offers a gentler side that makes commuting or highway riding more comfortable.
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