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Kimera’s K39 has finally been unveiled on the shores of Lake Como. A bespoke Koenigsegg twin-turbo V8 replaces the old 4-cylinder setup. A Pikes Peak race version arrives wearing full Martini Racing livery. More than two years after the first teaser, Kimera Automobili’s K39 has been shown in full on the shores of Lake Como. Both road-legal and Pikes Peak race-spec versions were on hand. The K39 carries forward the Lancia bloodline that ran through Kimera’s EVO37 and EVO38, but the performance ceiling has been raised considerably. The powertrain is where the project changes shape. Where the EVO37 and EVO38 made do with a 2.1-liter four-cylinder running both a turbocharger and a supercharger, the K39 is propelled by a bespoke twin-turbocharged V8 sourced from Koenigsegg . Read: Kimera’s Martini-Striped EVO38 Supercar Runs On A Fuel Ferrari Won’t Touch This engine is similar to the one found in several models...

ABT boost the Cupra Formentor VZ5 to 626 hp. The SUV gains adjustable coilovers and subtle aero. Tuner announced a limited production of 30 units. Some engines deserve a Viking funeral. Audi’s five-cylinder, soon to disappear from Europe in its current non-electrified form, is getting exactly that from ABT. The Kempten-based tuner has built the most powerful version of the 2.5-liter five ever to leave a workshop, with 626 horsepower on tap. The surprise is where it ended up. Instead of turning the wick up on the Audi RS3 hot hatch, ABT applied the treatment to the Cupra Formentor VZ5 crossover, with production capped at 30 units. The result is the first Cupra in history to outgun the original Lamborghini Huracan. More: Audi’s 2.5-Liter 5-Cylinder Might Survive The Same Way Lambo’s 6.5-Liter V12 Did The formidable 2.5-liter five-cylinder gets a new turbocharger, a high-performance intercooler, a recalibrated ECU, and ...

Volkswagen has detailed the changes to their 2027 lineup. A redesigned Atlas Cross Sport debuts later this year. ID. Buzz returns for 2027 with a new camping-focused trim. Volkswagen recently introduced the redesigned Atlas and now they’ve confirmed plans for a new Atlas Cross Sport. It debuts later this year and will likely be a tad cheaper than its seven-seat counterpart. The automaker isn’t saying much about the model at this point, but it should echo the standard Atlas. This means we can expect a modern design as well as a classier cabin with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.9- or 15-inch infotainment system. Higher-end variant should come nicely equipped with Nappa leather seats, genuine wood trim, and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system. More: VW’s ID. Buzz Went From $35,000 Markups To $20,000 Discounts Under the hood, we can expect a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine develo...