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Ford announced that it will soon offer an electric version of the Explorer SUV, as part of a plan to make EVs 40 percent of the Ford lineup by 2030.At a financial presentation today, the automaker also said that it is currently developing new electric platforms that support rear- or all-wheel-drive vehicles. One of them is for “rugged SUVs,” and we think it’s for an electric Bronco. The Ford Explorer, the best-selling three-row SUV in America, is getting an electric model, Ford announced today. The Explorer will join the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover, the E-Transit electric van, and the recently revealed F-150 Lightning pickup truck in Ford’s growing electric lineup, which Ford says will account for 40 percent of its total offerings by 2030.
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Ford also announced that new rear- and all-wheel-drive flexible electric-vehicle platforms are in development for a new full-size pickup and other pickups, cargo vehicles, and rugged SUVs. With Ford dedicated to electrifying its iconic nameplates, the “rugged SUV” is almost certainly an electric version of the new Bronco off-road SUV. A hybrid version of the Bronco is coming, too, Ford previously said.

There aren’t currently any other new mid-size three-row electric SUVs on the horizon, although Tesla has offered a third-row option in its Model X and Model Y, but they’re extremely small. The Rivian R1S is expected sometime this year but isn’t out yet. The Explorer is currently available with a 300-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 making 365 or 400 horsepower, or a hybrid 3.3-liter V-6. Since the new F-150 Lightning electric pickup looks similar to the gasoline-powered trucks, we expect the electric Explorer to take a similar approach. The F-150 Lightning’s interior is similar to the gas version, too, but the higher trims have a larger 15.5-inch touchscreen powered by Ford’s Sync 4A infotainment system (also found in the Mustang Mach-E), which should make its way into these future electrics from Ford.Ford didn’t say when we’ll be seeing its upcoming electric vehicles, only that more details will be shared later. The F-150 Lightning’s base price is in line with the similarly equipped gas version, and we could expect the same for the forthcoming electric Explorer. The Ford Explorer currently starts at $33,920.
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The 2022 BMW M4 lineup will include this convertible with all-wheel drive, which will be available in the U.S. this fall.It will be available only in Competition trim and, with 503 horsepower, offers 59 hp more than previous Competition models.The 2022 M4 Competition Convertible xDrive will start just under $90,000.BMW is launching the next iteration of a favorite. The droptop M4 returns, with more power, all-wheel drive, and a clumsy model designation: meet the 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive. Competitively priced at $89,295, it will come to the U.S. shortly after production starts this September.While the M4 coupe and the M3 can also be ordered with a six-speed manual transmission and a slightly detuned engine, the convertible comes exclusively as the uplevel Competition version, which bumps the power rating of the S58 3.0-liter straight-six to 503 horsepower. Maximum torque is rated at 479 pound-feet, served up from 2750 to 5500 rpm. The engine redlines at 7200 rpm, down from the previous model’s 7600 rpm.
The power is channeled to all four wheels via a ZF-sourced 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission; sixth gear is the direct drive. This gearbox replaces the previous model’s seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The sprint from zero to 60 mph takes just 3.6 seconds. Top speed is rated at 155 mph and can be raised to 174 mph, both electronically limited. There is no more manual transmission; the row-it-yourself box is mated to the less powerful M4 and M3 versions that are not available as a convertible.

While all-wheel drive is standard, the rear-biased system can shift the torque with extreme swiftness, and it is also possible to disconnect the front axle altogether, turning the M4 convertible into a pure rear-driver. Like on the M3 and the M4 coupe, the M4 convertible receives massive upgrades from the regular 3- and 4-series, including interlinked strut towers, a strengthened front subframe, a unique front axle, and specific steering and braking systems. Altogether, the changes from regular 4-series to M4 are less radical than on the predecessor. BMW claims this is because the base model is better. We also suspect it saved some money.Six-piston front and single-piston rear compound brakes are standard, and a ceramic brake system is optional. The M4 Convertible is fitted with 275/35ZR-19 front and 285/30ZR-20 rear tires. There is an interesting optional M Drive Professional package which, according to the press release, “helps the driver to make consistent progress in pursuit of the ideal line and the perfect lap.” t basically allows you to stay on the throttle during a drift, but we found it unhelpful and actually needed to “unlearn” the throttle modulation we typically use to keep a drift. Skip the option if you are a pro.Another option we’d skip is the Driving Assistant Professional package, helpful only if you tend to divert your attention from driving to your phone, et cetera. It is an unnerving bundle of nanny systems that thankfully is not mandatory on the M4. (The Active Driving Assistant with its lane-departure warning is bad enough.) The optional head-up display, on the other hand, is a very welcome feature. We’d also opt for the fantastic M Carbon bucket seats.
Big news on the M4 convertible is the new fabric top, which offers virtually all advantages of the previous model’s weather-tight, four-season retractable hard top but weighs less and looks better. And the other news is the front-end styling, abhorred by some but (secretly) approved by others. We think it fits the aggressive character of the M4, and we sure hope you live in a state without a front-end license plate requirement.The imminent demise of the Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabrio and the fact that there is no Audi RS5 Cabriolet means that the M4 convertible occupies a rather solitary position in the market, since the Porsche 911 Cabriolet is significantly more expensive.
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Chevy is updating the Blazer lineup for 2022 with new colors and options.There’s no more base L model, meaning a turbo 2.0-liter four is the new standard engine.A 308-hp 3.6-liter V-6 is optional on LT and Premier models and standard on the RS.The Chevy Blazer enters 2022 with a few more color options and one fewer engine choice. The base L model is no longer part of the lineup, meaning its 193-hp naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four isn’t offered anymore. A 228-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four now serves as the base powertrain, with a 308-hp 3.6-liter V-6 available as an option.

The 2022 Blazer lineup now starts off with the 2LT, which has the 2.0T engine, front-wheel drive, and a nine-speed automatic. The better-equipped 3LT offers the V-6 as an option, as does the loaded Premier (pictured in silver), which looks a bit different this year thanks to some exterior trim updates. All-wheel drive is an option for all trim levels.

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The sporty-ish RS comes standard with the V-6 and offers a new two-tone paint option with a black roof (pictured in red). This two-tone look is also newly optional with certain appearance packages on the LT. Other new color options include Nitro Yellow metallic and Blue Glow metallic, but Chevy has yet to release photos of those hues.We also don’t have pricing for the 2022 Blazer yet, but we expect its base price to go up considerably. The 2021 Blazer L started at $29,995 but the 2022 model’s base price should be closer to the 2021 Blazer LT’s $34,595 starting cost.

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Ioniq will be a new subbrand for Hyundai, marking its EV lineup. The electric-only platform of the Ioniq 5 means more room in the cabin. The U.S.-market Ioniq 5 will come in both single- and dual-motor configurations, making 225 and 320 horsepower, respectively. It is slated to go on sale this fall, with other Ioniq models coming in 2022 and 2024.After first getting an online look at the electric Ioniq 5 in February, we finally got to see it in person. There was no driving yet, but we did get to slide the console back and forth, admire its contemporary hatchback design, and make a smoothie in its cargo area. (That’s thanks to the 12-volt outlet in the charging handle that can power anything from an air compressor to our item of choice, a blender.) The name “Ioniq” will recur. It’s a subbrand specifically for electric vehicles, and Hyundai says there are a bunch of those coming, all based on the new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The Ioniq 5 is the first to be released, a compact SUV intended to compete with fellow electrics from Ford (the Mustang Mach-E) and Volkswagen (the ID.4). Because it’s built on a platform designed solely for electrics, the 5 packs a roomy interior into a relatively small exterior package. The Ioniq measures 182.5 inches in overall length, 6.5 inches longer than the compact Hyundai Tucson, but with a 1.8-inch-shorter overall height, giving it more of a carlike feeling from the outside—it’s a very sporty hatchback in profile.
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Here’s where the dedicated electric platform does its magic. Because the designers don’t have to work around placing an engine in the front or allowing room for a transmission tunnel underneath, the wheelbase and the cabin can stretch out. The 5’s wheelbase, at 118.1 inches, is almost four inches longer than that of the much bigger Hyundai Palisade, which should make for a pleasant ride quality. Because the design allows for a totally flat floor, Hyundai can offer more legroom in the middle back seat, and neat features like the sliding console in the front of the top trim Ioniq 5 Limited. Good news for those who carry a bag: there’s room in the console, and in front of it, to put a purse or backpack. Bad news for those who didn’t want to go top trim: the sliding console is on the Limited only.
Like many new electric offerings these days, the Ioniq 5 will be available in a single- or dual-motor configuration. The rear-drive single motor generates 225 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, which Hyundai says will propel the 5 from zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. The all-wheel-drive dual-motor version gets you 320 horses and 446 pound-feet of torque. It’s quicker, too. According to Hyundai, it should be able to hit 60 mph in 5.2 seconds.

Oh, but how far can it go and how fast can it charge? Those are the big electric-car questions, right? The Ioniq 5 has an 800-volt operating system, similar to what we’ve seen from quick-charging luxury electrics like the e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan. At a compatible charger, the 5 can go from 5 to 80 percent in less than 20 minutes and get you 68 miles of range in just five minutes. You can charge at a slower charger, of course . . . it’s just going to take longer. Final numbers for range haven’t been released, but Hyundai is hoping for 300 miles from the RWD version and around 270 from the racy AWD one. We couldn’t test any of that in the studio, but we were able to explore the interior.
The first thing you’ll notice when you step inside is a sense of space. It’s funny how embedded the hump of a transmission tunnel is in our idea of what a car interior will look like. Not seeing it is almost like walking into a formerly cluttered room where someone has removed the excess furniture. The result is a clean and open cockpit with lots of room front and rear. The front seats recline and have a footrest, for maximum napping during your 18 minutes of recharging. The materials in the interior are made from a variety of recycled fabrics, but compared to those in some of Hyundai’s recent gas SUVs, they seem a little bland. There are no cool patterns, no interesting textures. To liven things up, the door panels feature a glowing speaker surround and a floating armrest, and the instrument cluster and infotainment screens stretch across the dash for 24 inches of glowing interactivity. To the left of the gauges, a fun addition: there’s a magnetic square of dash for sticking family photos or parking garage tickets.
When we get to drive the Ioniq 5, we look forward to testing the head-up display with its augmented navigation, which projects directions and distances “into” the real world through the HUD display. The 5 also comes with Hyundai’s Highway Driver Assist 2 (HDA 2) which includes such smart cruise control features as automatic lane changes and junction-crossing. Before we left the studio, Hyundai suggested we test out the Vehicle 2 Load feature, which is an integrated 12-volt outlet in the charging handle that can power lights, compressors, small refrigerators, or, for our test, a smoothie blender. BYOB (Bring Your Own Blueberries). The Limited trim also has a 12-volt in the cabin.If you’re excited about the 5 but are wishing it was bigger, or smaller, more sedanlike, or offering a third row, all of that is yet to come. Because the E-GMP platform is so configurable, Hyundai will be able to stretch, shorten, raise, or widen it to fit all manner of upcoming electrics. And there are a lot of them. Hyundai says it’s planning 23 new electrics by 2023, and we’ll also be seeing versions from Kia, and Genesis. So if the 5 doesn’t charge you up, stay tuned for more, and if it does, we should start seeing them here in the States by fall of 2021.
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The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will go on sale this summer with starting prices reaching up to $105,995, and the base Wagoneer, which starts at $59,995, won’t arrive until later. The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer look similar, but the latter has a slightly more upscale exterior and interior, a more powerful 6.4-liter V-8 engine, and standard four-wheel drive. The Wagoneer comes standard with rear-wheel drive and a 5.7-liter V-8 and a 48-volt hybrid assist that Jeep calls eTorque. The Wagoneer will compete with the likes of the Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon, or Ford Expedition, and the Grand Wagoneer with more luxurious full-size SUVs such as the Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator. If Car and Driver editors bought either of the two new three-rowers from Jeep, this is how we would spec them:

Drew Dorian’s $81,375 Jeep Wagoneer Series II

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No Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer is what I would consider affordable, but luckily all versions are nicely outfitted with luxuries. Even the entry-level Wagoneer Series II looked fairly well-equipped to me, so I chose that one and went with a four-wheel-drive model. From there I added the $3995 Convenience Group package which adds several high-end features including an air suspension, a head-up display, heated second-row seats, a self-parking feature, and a few additional driver-assists. I also splurged on the $2995 Premium Group package, which includes 22-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, roof-rail cross bars, and a cargo-area tonneau cover. I prefer captain’s chairs in the second row to make the third row of seats a little more accessible, so I also added the 2nd Row Seating Group package for $795. The Wagoneer comes with a 5.7-liter V-8 versus the 6.4-liter mill that runs under the hood of the Grand Wagoneer, but that’s fine by me and I’m sure it still provides more than enough power and towing capacity for what I’d need. Jeep’s available exterior colors are limited and I would have loved a nice rich dark green. Instead, I went with the bright Velvet Red Pearl-Coat paint ($595) which pairs well with the two-tone Sea Salt (tan) and black Nappa leather interior scheme. My red Wagoneer Series II offers a hell of a lot of good kit and nearly as much cache as one of its Grand siblings but with a relatively low price tag of $81,375. –Drew DorianJoey Capparella’s $84,680 2022 Jeep Wagoneer Series III

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I opted for the lower-spec Wagoneer because I like the idea of the 5.7-liter V-8 engine with its eTorque 48-volt hybrid system. Sure, the 6.4-liter engine in the Grand Wagoneer is more powerful, but I wouldn’t be able to stomach its fuel-economy penalty. Plus, the Wagoneer offers many of the same appealing features as the Grand Wagoneer and looks nearly the same. The Series III version starts at $75,590 and includes a head-up display, an air suspension, heated and cooled front seats, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system.The first option I added was the $3000 four-wheel-drive system, because it’s a Jeep after all. I then opted for the $595 silver paint (there aren’t many good color options available) and the $595 second-row captain’s chairs that replace the second-row bench and reduce seating capacity from eight to seven. My only big-ticket item was the $5495 Premium package that includes an upgraded audio system, a panoramic sunroof, 22-inch wheels, and power-retractable running boards, among other things. This all adds to a pretty well-equipped full-size SUV, and given that the Grand Wagoneer can easily go into six-figure territory, my $84,680 total price looks somewhat reasonable. –Joey CapparellaConnor Hoffman’s $101,985 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Obsidian

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There are no good colors for the Grand Wagoneer, so I decided to go with a blacked-out Obsidian model, which starts at $100,995. The Diamond Black paint costs $595, but you can get Bright White as a no-cost option. The only package I’d add is the interior protection package, which includes all-season floor mats to keep my $100k-plus SUV clean during Michigan’s winter, and a cargo tray. Other than those two options, my Grand Wagoneer comes standard with four-wheel drive, the more powerful 6.4-liter V-8 engine that provides 471 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque, and the cool front passenger display screen. This price might seem ridiculous for a Jeep, but this loaded three-row SUV is in Cadillac Escalade territory, and it’ll cost me $101,985. –Connor HoffmanMaxwell Mortimer’s $108,380 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III

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Jeep

I’m not a huge fan of massive utes, but who doesn’t like to occasionally price out an expensive luxo-barge for fun? I chose to skip the Jeep Wagoneer and go straight for the Grand Wagoneer to see how it stacks up against vehicles like the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade. For my build, I started with a Series III trim Grand Wagoneer in Baltic Gray metallic ($595.) Starting at $105,995, the Series III trim comes loaded with just about every option and has standard features such as upgraded leather massaging seats, night vision, a center-console beverage cooler, and many driver-assist features. I really liked the Blue Agave interior color, so I stuck with that and added the embossed-metal interior accents to replace the wood trim for $795. To that I would add only the heavy-duty trailer-tow package for $995 because it’d be foolish to spend this much and not check that box. When it’s all said and done, my Series III Grand Wagoneer came out to an exorbitant $108,380, but that’s the price of entry when you’re playing in the big leagues. –Maxwell Mortimer
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Ford adds details on the base work-truck version of the just-announced F-150 Lightning electric pickup. Picture sawing wood from your truck with the Pro Power Onboard built-in AC power source, which offers up to 9.6 kilowatts of power that can be accessed through outlets in the bed, the cabin, and the locking front trunk, or frunk.The F-150 Lightning Pro will start at $39,974 plus a destination charge yet to be named, while the truck with the extended-range battery pack starts at $49,974 plus destination.Since unveiling its first all-electric pickup last week, Ford has been repeating the message that the F-150 Lightning does work. No where is that more obvious than in the F-150 Lightning Pro, a commercial customer trim version Ford is announcing today.

Unsurprisingly, most of the Lightning Pro’s technical features are shared with the consumer Lightning. That means the same battery options of either the standard pack that should get 230 miles or an extended-range battery for 300 miles, the same 14.1 cubic feet frunk, and, perhaps most important for fleet operators trying to get jobs done (other than the vinyl seats) is the ability to run tools right from the truck.
Pro Power Onboard is a built-in AC power source for the F-150 Lightning and Lightning Pro. In talking up the standard Lightning, Ford is happy to explain that the truck’s Pro Power Onboard can improve tailgates or power your home during an outage. For the Lightning Pro, Ford said a single charge of the extended-range battery has “enough power to rip up to 30 miles of half-inch plywood.” Same hardware, different message.In the Lightning Pro, the standard Pro Power feature offers 2.4 kilowatts of power through four trunk-based outlets, two in the cabin and two in the bed. The available 9.6-kilowatt Pro Power Onboard option adds two more 120-volt and a 240-volt AC outlet in the bed. Personal Lightning owners can set limits so that their campsite usage won’t drain the battery too much to get home or to a nearby charging station. With the Lightning Pro, fleet managers can do the same for their trucks out on jobs, so that they can always make it back to the garage or somewhere where they can recharge.The Lightning Pro comes as dual-motor with four-wheel drive. It will produce an expected 426 horsepower with the standard-range battery. With the extended-range pack, this number jumps to 563 horsepower.The Lightning Pro will come in one body style: a full-size, four-door, five-passenger SuperCrew configuration with a 5.5-foot bed and a standard Class IV hitch. Inside, the Lightning Pro uses an Intelligent Range system that takes terrain, weather, cargo, and trailer load into account when it calculates how many miles are left in the battery. Thanks to cloud connectivity and Sync 4, the truck will recommend a visit to a charging station if the state of charge drops.

How much energy you can put into the pack depends on the charger used. With the standard-range F-150 Lightning Pro and the included 32-amp mobile charger, refilling the battery from 15 to 100 percent at 240 volts takes 14 hours. The time drops to 10 hours with the optional 48-amp Ford Connected Charge Station or the 80-amp Ford Charge Station. On a 150-kW DC fast charger, going from 15 to 85 percent full takes 44 minutes (all times are longer with the extended range battery).

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The F-150 Lightning Pro with the standard-range battery will start at an estimated $41,669, assuming the as yet unannounced destination charge is the same $1695 as that for the gas-powered F-150. Choosing the extended-range pack adds $10,000 to the price. Electric-vehicle incentives may also be available.It’s not like Ford’s commercial customers have been without any electric options. Around a decade ago, Ford and Azure Dynamics worked together on the Transit Connect Electric, a plug-in version of the gas-powered Transit Connect delivery van. In late 2020, Ford announced an all-electric version of the larger Transit cargo van, which also offered Pro Power Onboard and other features found in the Lightning Pro. But here’s a solid additional choice.
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The auction website Bring a Trailer has this 1989 Mercedes 190E on offer in an auction that runs through through Wednesday afternoon, May 26.Only 502 190E Evolution cars were built, making this particular example more interesting.The car’s tartan-and-wood interior is almost as big a selling point as the Cosworth-built engine and five-speed manual transmission, but note that it’ll need to be shipped from the Netherlands.If you’re anything like us, it’s fair to assume you spend at least a little bit of your spare time scouring the web for cool cars up for sale. In our perusing today we’ve come across a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution on Bring a Trailer, a homologation special built to directly compete with the E30 BMW M3 Sport Evolution for touring-car supremacy. In total, only 502 of the 190E Evo were produced, making them an extremely hot commodity. So far—with the auction ending on May 26—bidding is still at $31,000.

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Powered by a longitudinally mounted Cosworth-built 2.5-liter inline-four, the Evolution sends a respectable 202 horsepower to the rear wheels via a five-speed dogleg manual transmission and limited-slip differential; it also revs to a healthy 7200 rpm. The Evolution also featured a self-leveling suspension with a selector switch that would lower the car for track use. Apart from its race-built engine and trick suspension, the Evolution sported a larger wing, flared fenders, and revised front and rear fascias to add to both its looks and downforce.

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In a gorgeous hue of blue-black metallic, the 190E Evolution essentially looks like the Batmobile had a love affair with a DTM touring car, and who wouldn’t want that? Even the 16-inch alloy wheels suit the car’s looks perfectly. Move inside and appreciate the bolstered black leather seats, tartan cloth inserts on the seats and door panels, and wood surrounding the shifter. Maybe it’s just us, but looking at this interior makes us wish manufacturers would be a bit more adventurous with interior design these days. With around 43,000 miles on the clock and a slew of parts replaced recently, including an overhaul of the self-leveling suspension, we’re sure the current bid of $31,000 won’t hold for long.
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A garage-built, street-legal aluminum car will be one of 10 finalists in the ongoing Hot Wheels Legends tour this year.Lulu was handmade by retired engineer Paul Kalenian of Santa Fe, New Mexico. With a crate engine from GM, the low racer has already covered 5000 miles. The tour winner will be announced in November and then turned into a Hot Wheels toy for anyone to buy. The shape of the 2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour finalists’ circle is coming into focus. This week, Mattel announced the latest winner from one of the tour stops: a fully street-legal aluminum racer called the Lulu. The low, shiny ride secured its spot as one of 10 finalists that will compete in November, with the winner being inducted into Hot Wheels’ Garage of Legends and then turned into a 1:64 Hot Wheels die-cast toy.

A hand-built vehicle loosely based on Mickey Thompson’s 1963 Harvey Aluminum Special Indy race car that set 35 national and eight international speed records in its time. Lulu was put together by 70-year-old Paul Kalenian of Santa Fe, New Mexico, a retired engineer. Kalenian built Lulu in his garage over seven months, spending at least 1,500 hours and $35,000 on the project. The turbocharged four-cylinder LTG crate engine from General Motors was originally rated at 275 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, but Kalenian and his team increased it to 325 horsepower in the 1530-pound Lulu, which uses a six-speed manual gearbox. The engine is structurally mounted behind the driver.

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Lulu is impossible to miss on a sunny day thanks to its shiny aluminum exterior, and the lightweight vehicle uses an aluminum frame and coil suspension as well. While Kalenian has already put 5000 miles on his home-built ride, he knows Lulu’s street-legal aspect isn’t exactly an indicator that the car is particularly special. He told Autoblog last fall that it was easier to register Lulu where he lives in New Mexico because it’s “the Wild West, where a donkey with a motor can be plated.” According to FF Journal, Kalenian is working on another custom design called the “Lu2,” which will use a BMW K1600B MC engine and is expected to weigh around 850 pounds.Kalenian has also entered Lulu into other competitions, including a virtual car show benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network of New Mexico last fall that named a 1969 El Camino Super Sport the winner.Other competitors in the Hot Wheels Legends tour stop that crowned Lulu the winner include modified versions of a 1962 Ford Falcon, a 1966 Novetta, and a 2007 Jaguar XK.
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