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Details are pretty much zilch for now about this teaser posted by Shelby American on social media, but that isn’t stopping speculation about what’s to come next month. All we know is that it’s supposed to be “something special” and will arrive in the middle of December.Will it be a new Shelby GT350? A GT500KR? A Shelby Bronco? Or none of the above?No idea, but we do know that Shelby showed off a modified Mustang Mach-E concept at SEMA this month, so that’s something.When it comes to the ratio of generating comments with the fewest number of words, Shelby American is doing well. Simply by posting a picture of a current-gen Mustang not that well hidden under a cloth wrap, the company said the following on Facebook: “December 15, 2021 . . . something special will be unveiled.” Now, 1200 Likes and 590 Shares later (as of this writing), the people are curious about what spruced-up Ford might arrive next month.
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The most likely guess, based on the car under wraps in the picture, is another Shelby-modified Mustang. Motor1 notes that December 15 is an important date in the history of the Las Vegas-based tuner: December 15, 2009, is when Shelby Automobiles again became Shelby American.Speculation across the internet—informed and wildly uninformed—as to what Shelby has up its sleeve ranges from a Shelby-modified Shelby GT350 to a new GT500KR. Some voices are claiming the news will be about a Shelby Bronco model, which might seem ridiculous considering the obviously non-Bronco shape of this teaser. Then again, as the Ford Authority blog has stated, 2022 Ford Bronco production will start on, you guessed it, December 15. Or maybe this is just a corporate news announcement and there won’t be a new vehicle involved at all, making the draped Mustang just the “pic for attention” present on so many online posts.

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While we speculate, we can familiarize ourselves with some of Shelby’s recent doings. Shelby displayed the modified Shelby Mustang Mach-E concept shown above at SEMA earlier this month. This model was equipped with special Recaro racing seats, graphene-infused composite materials, and the traditional blue and white stripes on the exterior. Ford also began taking pre-orders for the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 on November 15. This model has a starting price of $76,695.
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Ferrari revealed the Daytona SP3 during an event at the Mugello racetrack in Italy today; it’s the latest in an ongoing series of “Icona” ultra-limited-edition cars.The Daytona SP3 has the iconic look of the sports-prototype racers that won the 1967 Daytona 24 Hours and features Ferrari’s equally iconic naturally aspirated mid-mounted 829-hp V-12.Only a few clients and collectors will be able to buy this Ferrari, and very likely at a seven-figure price. There is no such thing as a commonplace Ferrari, but some are definitely more special than others. The Italian company reserves its best efforts for the limited-run “Icona” specials that sit high up in its hierarchy, the cars that only the brand’s most loyal (and wealthy) customers are allowed to buy. The Daytona SP3, which has just been unveiled at Ferrari’s Finali Mondiali event at the Mugello circuit in Italy, is the latest of these—and it looks absolutely stunning.

The combination of the words “Ferrari” and “Daytona” is likely to turn thoughts to the 365GTB/4 coupe and GTS/4 Spider from the late Sixties. Both of these were commonly known as Daytonas, a name inspired by Ferrari’s famous 1-2-3 finish at the 1967 Daytona 24-hour race, but the title was never official—and that car had its engine at the front. The new, fully sanctioned Daytona has been inspired by the famous victory, specifically the trio of sports prototypes that took the podium places: a 330P3/4, a 330P4, and a 412P.

330P4s that took 1st and 2nd place at the 24 Hours of Daytona, 1967.
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The car’s design pays obvious tribute to the muscular contours of those sports-car racers, and the SP3 shares their mid-engine layout with a mighty V-12 mounted behind the passenger compartment.

Ferrari

Ferrari

The engine is based on the 6.5-liter unit fitted to the 812 Competizione, but with a new induction and exhaust system for its changed position within the car. Internal upgrades include titanium con rods. Piston pins, camshafts and sliding finger valve followers have all been treated with what is described as a Diamond Like Carbon treatment to reduce friction. Together with other modifications to the direct injection fueling system—with twin pumps supplying four separate fuel rails—the Daytona’s engine now produces 829 horsepower, 10 hp more than the Competizione. That makes it the most powerful Ferrari road-car combustion engine. Drive reaches the rear wheels through a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox.Although clearly inspired by the company’s ’60s sports prototypes, especially with the wraparound windshield and the heavily defined wheel arches, the Daytona SP3’s bodywork is thoroughly modern. The monocoque tub and all exterior panels are made from carbon fiber, with Ferrari claiming a dry weight of 3275 pounds.

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Aerodynamics have been carefully considered, especially given the cooling requirements of the hugely powerful engine, but the Daytona looks much more subtle than the supercar norm, without aggressive wing elements. We’re told that the car does produce positive downforce, with much of this created by carefully optimized underbody ducting creating ground-effect assistance. We were particularly taken by the strakes on the rear. These, according to the company, are intended to “create the impression of a light, radical, structured monolithic volume that lends the Daytona SP3 a look that is both futuristic and a nod to signatures from Ferrari’s DNA.” We get strong 512 Testarossa vibes.

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The new Daytona’s interior skews modern: retro ratio further to the left than the outside, using the same digital dashboard and UI as the SF90 Stradale. Seats are integrated into the body, and driving position adjustment is by a movable pedal box. The way the fabric for both sides links over the center tunnel is another nod to the way the ’60s sports cars were designed. Although these official images only show it without a roof, the SP3 features a clip-in targa panel and so should be more usable than its predecessors in Ferrari’s Icona series, the roofless and screenless SP1 and SP2 Monza.

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Two details are conspicuously absent from the official release: price and proposed production numbers. This is one of those Ferraris that only the company’s elite customers will be invited to buy. It is hard to imagine that many of any of them will grumble at what will certainly be a seven-figure price tag, and it seems likely that volumes won’t be higher than the 500 limit of the Monza SP1 and SP2. As the official release puts it, this is a car “aimed solely at Ferrari’s top clients and collectors, proud ambassadors for the Prancing Horse marque.” That would be a fine club to be a member of, but also a very expensive one.
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Hard-hitting, insightful and full of hyperbolic political tension, Window Shopping returns to YouTube this week with another inspiring challenge. The goal this week was to find examples of cars that, upon a redesign, practically destroyed that brand forever. That’s like, well, how the ’58 Chevy was worse than the ’57. Or how the ’58 Thunderbird pretty much wiped away the awesome of the ’57. But surprisingly, all five of this week’s august panelists picked vehicles of more recent vintage. Cars that sucked—in the recent past.Beaming in from España is contributor Jonathan Ramsey whose choice hails from an entirely different hemisphere than the one he’s in. Road & Track’s John Pearley Huffman hones in on a major mistake from a company that rarely makes mistakes. Senior editor Joey Capparella finds yet another silver (Actually, it’s red—Ed.) Japanese car as his nominee. Second Sub-Assistant to the Plenary of Objective Testing K.C. Colwell picks out one of the great betrayals in the history ovals that are blue. And finally, there’s our moderator, Poobah-elect Tony Quiroga who picks on a marginal car from a marginal manufacturer.You know you have an hour to kill. So kill it with this exciting—okay, exciting-ish—adventure in arguing about things that don’t matter. Because nihilism is a philosophical dead-end and Window Shopping is the antidote.

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Genesis revealed the Electrified GV70 at Auto Guangzhou in China, and it’ll arrive in the U.S. soon. All Electrified GV70s have a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup with 483 horsepower. It looks identical to the gas-powered model except for the solid grille, charging port, and lack of exhaust pipes. Genesis is expanding its EV lineup with another model that’s nearly identical to one of its gas-powered offerings. Unlike the funky looking electric GV60, the new Electrified GV70 compact luxury crossover will look just like the gas-powered GV70, joining the G80 luxury sedan’s twin, the Electrified G80, in the Korean luxury automaker’s electric lineup.
The key difference between the gas and electric versions of Genesis’ compact luxury crossover is the Electrified model’s solid textured grille that hides a panel for the charging port. And, of course, there are no tailpipes sticking out the rear. This example revealed for global markets is finished in a matte Atacama Copper paint job with a Glacier White interior. Its cabin is also identical to the gas-powered model with a large, widescreen display that rises up from the dashboard.

All Electrified GV70s come standard with a dual-motor setup providing all-wheel drive, but they can disconnect the electric motor from the driveshaft to switch between two- and all-wheel drive, helping efficiency. The two motors produce 483 horsepower in a special Boost mode that will help it reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, according to Genesis. That claim is 0.4 seconds ahead of the 375-hp GV70 3.5T we tested. Genesis hasn’t announced details on the battery pack or range estimates, but it claims that while using 350-kW fast charging it will have the capability to replenish the battery from 10 to 80 percent in under 20 minutes.
Look for more information on the Genesis Electrified GV70 in the coming months as the automaker releases more specs on the version that’ll be sold in the U.S. Expect it to have a significant price premium over the gas-powered model’s $42,045 starting price.
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Lincoln is introducing a new sedan model called the Zephyr for the Chinese market.It features a design based on a concept car from earlier this year and has a modern-looking interior.We don’t expect the Zephyr to come to the U.S. market anytime soon.While Lincoln has abandoned the sedan bodystyle in its home market, it’s forging ahead in that segment elsewhere as evidenced by the new Zephyr for China. Originally unveiled as a concept car earlier this year, the Zephyr has now made its production debut and will go on sale in China in early 2022. Its U.S. prospects are slim to none, but we think it’s still interesting to observe from afar.

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With a wheelbase measuring 117.7 inches, the Zephyr is in between the previous MKZ and Continental in terms of size. Lincoln doesn’t say whether it has front- or all-wheel drive, but it appears to use a transverse architecture like those previous Fusion-based sedans did. It’s powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four and uses an eight-speed automatic transmission but we don’t know specific power figures.The overall design is modern and attractive, if not particularly distinctive, with a full-width light bar and prominent Lincoln badge at the front, a strong character line along the side, and angular taillights at the rear. Inside there’s a digital gauge cluster and a huge infotainment display that stretches across the entire dashboard to give the appearance of wall-to-wall screens.

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Despite not being relevant to Lincoln’s current U.S. lineup, the Zephyr provides an interesting look at an alternate universe in which Lincoln still sold luxury sedans on our shores.
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Our friends at the auction site Bring a Trailer are listing this 2012 BMW 328i xDrive wagon for online auction.Among other interesting features, it is currently owned by Car and Driver deputy testing director K.C. Colwell. The auction runs until the afternoon of Monday, November 22.When people find out you work at Car and Driver, and that you get to sample numerous different cars as part of your job, they often ask the probing question: So, what car do you drive? For C/D deputy testing director K.C. Colwell, who tests more than 100 cars each year, the answer is this 2012 BMW 328i xDrive wagon. But the next owner could be you, as this car is for sale right now on Bring a Trailer.

Bring a Trailer

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An automotive journalist choosing a BMW 3-series won’t be much of a surprise for many, and the fact that it’s a station wagon further plays to type. This BMW is powered by a 3.0-liter N52 inline-six making 230 horsepower backed up by a six-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles and driving all four wheels. The color is Vermillion Red Metallic, and the interior is finished in Oyster leather. Equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, roof rails, navigation, heated front seats, and adaptive cruise control. There are just under 51,000 miles on the clock.

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Bring a Trailer

Full disclosure: Colwell has owned this car only since April, though it is his second E90-generation 3er (the 328i sedan isn’t for sale). With the arrival of a new baby, he bought this wagon for his wife. But she elected to keep driving her Volvo, so this BMW is going on the block. And once it’s sold, what will Colwell’s answer to that most-asked question be? Most likely, “A Ducati.”

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GM announced it will roll out a software update to help address problems with the battery pack on its Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV for owners whose batteries have not yet been replaced under recall.The automaker issued a recall of every Bolt made from the 2017 through 2022 model years because the battery could catch fire. After the update, Bolt owners will again be able to park inside a garage, charge the vehicle overnight indoors, and drive their EVs when there is less than 70 miles of range left—all things they had been instructed not to do during the recall period. General Motors has announced that it will roll out a software update for owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV over the next 30 days. This update is intended for vehicles that haven’t yet had their batteries replaced under the ongoing Bolt battery recall, GM said. Owners of Bolt EV and EUV vehicles from 2017–2018 and 2020 or later model years will also get the software update sometime in the next 30 days as well.After the software update, those vehicles can again be parked and charged indoors, such as in a garage, and will be able to be driven until range is less than 70 miles—all things that owners had been cautioned not to do under the ongoing recall. This will become possible because the update will limit the battery’s state of charge to 80 percent. The update will also run diagnostics “designed to detect specific abnormalities that might indicate a rare battery issue,” GM said.

GM’s statement said that full battery replacements will continue. This software update is a measure taken “while we work on building replacement battery modules,” the company said. In late July, the company issued a statement saying battery shipments were “on hold” and reiterated in September in a customer letter filed with NHTSA that parts were not available.Owners of 2019 Bolt vehicles who have not yet had a full battery replacement should contact their dealers, GM said. They or others who want more information can visit www.chevy.com/boltevrecall or the NHTSA recall website.

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Orders for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sasquatch with the manual transmission are now open. The seven-speed manual is only available with the 300-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. The Sasquatch package adds features including 35-inch all-terrain tires and a 1.2-inch lift. Shortly after the new Ford Bronco’s debut last year, a group of manual-transmission enthusiasts petitioned Ford to add the seven-speed manual to the Bronco’s available Sasquatch off-road package. We helped out with the cause, calling out Ford in this story’s headline to add the stick to the options sheet, and thankfully we, with the rest of the enthusiast community, have some clout because Ford added the option for the 2022 model year—and you can order it now.
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If you’ve seen a hulking Bronco driving around jacked up on big rubber, those trucks are likely equipped with the Sasquatch package. It’s available on every Bronco model and adds things like 35-inch all-terrain tires, beadlock-capable wheels, electronic locking front and rear axles, a 1.2-inch lift, and Bilstein dampers. Ford says that the Sasquatch accounts for more than half of current orders, so naturally, it had to make it even more appealing to enthusiasts by adding the manual. However, Ford only offers the seven-speed manual transmission on the 300-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder, which is also available with a 10-speed automatic. You can get a manual on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, but not with the new Xtreme Recon 35-inch tire package. When we tested a two-door 2021 Bronco Black Diamond with the stick, we found that “shift throws are on the long side, but the manual goes into gear without a fuss.” The Bronco’s other engine option is a 330-hp 2.7-liter V-6 that’s only available with the 10-speed. A high-performance Bronco Raptor model is coming.

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We hopped over to Ford’s online configurator to spec out a four-door Badlands model with the seven-speed manual (pictured above). If we ordered one, and we want to since we just named the Bronco a 2022 10Best winner, we’d select options such as the newly available Eruption Green paint, the Carbonized Grey molded-in-color hard top ($695), and the heavy duty front bumper ($575) for a total of $51,695, although a base model with the Sasquatch package and the manual might be the move. Customers might still have to wait a while to get their 2022 Broncos as Ford has been dealing with supplier issues, but we hope to start seeing plenty of manual-equipped Sasquatches on the road soon (#SavetheManuals).
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