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New Subaru Levorg Details + VW ID R Heads to Nürburgring
May 13, 2019
5/13/19 Flatirons Tuning Newsletter
Volkswagen ID R heads to Nürburgring after Pikes Peak record
After setting a record at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a time of 7:57.148 (covered in a previous newsletter for winning Autoweek's 2019 "Moment Award"), the Volkswagen ID R now has its sights set on one of the "most demanding race track(s) in the world:" the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.
The Volkswagen ID R at Nürburgring. Photo credit: Arstechnica.com.
VW ID R driver Romain Dumas set an electric car record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK last year (along with the overall Pikes Peak record), and is now looking to set another electric car record at Nürburgring, where the record is currently 6:45. The team has been hard-at-work testing tweaks to try and maximize their lap time.
New Details Announced for Subaru Levorg
The Subaru Levorg, which is unfortunately not expected to be sold in North America. Photo Credit: Jalopnik.com
The 2018 Subaru Levorg looked to bridge the gap between the Subaru Rally-fanatics and the pragmatic, everyday driver. The newest version of the Levorg will be released in Japan this next month, and Subaru Japan has just released some more information on these "revised" models, including a couple new trim options.
The Levorg is built on the same platform as the WRX, with the same flat-four engines, all-wheel drive systems, and offers the Lineartronic transmission option. Unfortunately, this model is not expected to go on-sale in North America, due to "Subaru’s consideration of characteristics, needs, and trend of each market.”
This Week's Feature: Blankets and Wraps
At the office, we've been fighting some pretty classic Colorado Spring snowstorms... And what better way to fight off the inclement weather than with some Blankets and Wraps!
If you'd like to brush up on your Heat Wrap, Ceramic Coating, and Reflective Heat Tape knowledge, make sure to check out our video on the subject above.