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Ever Wondered Why Your Car Sounds So Good When The Engine’s Cold?

If you search for any performance vehicle plus “cold start” on YouTube, you’re likely to be served hours and hours of sonorous content. But have you ever wondered why cold starts sound so good?

The answer, covered in this video produced by Hagerty, is that the engine is running as inefficiently as possible in order to get warm itself up. The precise reasons for that have evolved over time, but the basic idea remains the same.

Ironically, the reason that your car sounds like that is because engines are at their worst when they’re cold. Internal combustion engines are designed to run hot, so when they’re cold, the fuel doesn’t burn quite right and there’s more internal resistance.

Also See: Tuned Nissan GT-R Driver Blows Gearbox Using Launch Control When Cold

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Modern cars also have to worry about their catalytic converters, which require heat to work properly. The solution, therefore, is to run the engine more inefficiently for a short time to then allow harmful emissions to be caught sooner. Unless someone has stolen your car’s converter, in which case your car will sound very different than you’re used to.

The result of all of this is that modern cars change their valve and ignition timing to intentionally create heat before returning to their normal engine mapping and running as efficiently as possible. The function isn’t wholly unlike the good old choke valve, but modern cars are much more advanced and hands-off than older cars.

Either way, the result is a sweet, only slightly poisonous, due to the increased emissions, greeting from your car to get you excited for the drive ahead.

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2022 Kia Stinger Is Official, Brings A New 300hp Base 2.5 Turbo And Other Subtle Changes

The 2022 Kia Stinger is upon us. A moderate facelift as opposed to a full-blown new model, the latest version of the Korean sports sedan features mild but meaningful revisions to freshen things up after four years of production.

The newly-unveiled Stinger confirms most of what we already knew, thanks to the Korean and European models launched last year being virtually identical to the new US-market Stinger. That too, and just last week, we reported on how US and Canadian dealers had already listed images and specs of the new 2022 Stinger on their websites.

Read: Take A Look Inside The Kia K8 That Won’t Be Sold In The US

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A New Base Engine And More Power For V6

One aspect about the Stinger that wasn’t confirmed was the inclusion of a new powertrain for the entry-level GT-Line trim. It’s now official that the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder has been replaced with a 2.5-liter engine that has the same number of cylinders. The new engine retains its turbo and is good for 300 hp (224 kW) and 311 lb-ft (422 Nm) of torque — an increase of 45 hp (36 kW) from the outgoing engine. Kia says that the new engine, with its increased displacement, won’t affect fuel economy.

The GT-Line isn’t alone in getting a power increase, although it’s fair to say that the 45 hp gain is more to write home about than the 3 hp (2.2 kW) bump given to the GT. Yes, the 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 gets an increase of less than 1%, giving the 2022 Stinger GT an output figure of 368 hp (274 kW) — still not shabby. Torque output remains the same at 376 lb-ft (510 Nm).

The reason behind the modest power increase for the Stinger GT is its new electronic variable exhaust system which is said to enhance the Stinger’s “audible ‘calling card’.”

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Exterior

The dimensions of the 2022 Stinger remain the same at 190.2 inches (4,831mm) long and 73.6 inches (1,869mm) wide, with a wheelbase of 114.4 inches (2,905mm). Exterior changes are kept to a minimum. New badges displaying Kia’s new corporate logo feature up front and on the wheel caps. The headlights feature new DRL “signatures,” with an optional “Stinger Signature.”

The rear of the Stinger now features a taillight design that spans the liftgate’s width, which mimics the look of a Maserati. The GT models get full-LED treatment, which includes the turn signals as well. Below the lights are ever-so-slightly larger exhaust tips in a quad design.

Finally, new wheels are available across the range, with either 18-inch or 19-inch options available.

See: The New Kia EV6 Is Based On The Ioniq 5 Platform

Some Meaningful Upgrades Inside

Seeing as it’s the place where we spend the most time, it makes sense that the designers have spent a little extra effort on the inside of the refreshed Kia Stinger. The 2022 Stinger aims to up the ante in the fight against Germany with an overall plusher interior. As standard, the Stinger comes with a wider 10-inch touchscreen infotainment display capable of both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The screen sits atop a dashboard that features a new design of Nappa leather dependent on the model.

The central screen in front of the driver is now larger, with a 4.2-inch TFT display as standard, or a 7-inch monitor for cars that include the blind-spot view monitor and surround-view bird’s eye parking display.

Speaking of safety equipment, the 2022 Stinger features a new suite of Kia’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. You get collision avoidance, cross-traffic alert, smart cruise control that uses the navigation system to lower speed for corners, lane assist, and highway driving assist.

A Special Edition Coming In The Spring

Finally, the new 2022 Stinger’s announcement was rounded-out with the news that a new special edition was coming for the Stinger Range. The Scorpion will add to the range that consists of the GT-Line, GT1, and GT2.

The Scorpion will be available in exclusive exterior colors: Snow White, Aurora Black, or Ceramic Silver. It also features a rear spoiler, blacked-out fender garnish, side mirror caps, and darkened exhaust tips, unique black wheels and carbon fiber pattern trim inside.

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Is The New BMW M3 Competition Better To Drive Than The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV?

The first reviews of the controversially-styled 2021 BMW M3 are out and in this clip, Piston Heads compares it to one of the finest sports sedans of recent years, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.

Featured in this video is the flagship M3 Competition variant, albeit not one equipped with the optional all-wheel drive system. It is finished in grey and if you can ignore the massive kidney grilles, certainly has an aggressive shape and lots of road presence. Does it look as good as the Alfa Romeo? Of course not.

Powering the M3 Competition is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six with 503 hp, matching up perfectly with the Giulia Quadrifoglio that rocks a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with the exact same output. Both are rear-wheel drive and use automatic transmissions, rather than dual-clutch gearboxes.

One of the first comments the reviewer makes about the M3 relates to its suspension setup. He says that even when driven in Comfort mode, the ride is firm, and questions whether buyers in the UK will ever be able to change the suspension into its even firmer Sport and Sport+ settings. He also isn’t a big fan of how the new engine sounds but does say it is very, very fast.

Compared to the previous-generation M3, this new one handles much better and delivers a more refined driving experience. Sure, the eight-speed automatic transmission isn’t as snappy as some dual-clutch ones, but it does the job.

However, can the all-new M3 Competition beat the Giulia Quadrifoglio? Watch the full review to find out.

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Porsche Taycan Turbo S Goes From 0 To 155 Mph (250 km/h) In 15 Seconds

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is one of the best electric cars in the market. It combines the practicality of an executive sedan with all the bells and whistles expected from such a model, supercar-like performance and instant thrust.

Sitting at the top of the Taycan range, the Turbo S has up to 750 HP and 774 pound-feet (1,050 Nm) of torque with the Overboost function enabled, or 616 HP without it.

See More: Tesla Model S Performance Can’t Keep Up With Porsche’s Taycan Turbo S

In the sportiest driving mode, it needs only 2.8 seconds for the 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint, and will hit the 60 mph (96 km/h) mark in just 2.6 seconds after setting off, while flat out, it will do 161 mph (260 km/h).

Now, as we all know, certain sections of the German Autobahn do not have a speed limit, and that is where this Taycan Turbo S demonstrated its 0 to 155 mph (0-250 km/h) acceleration in a continuous sprint. Mind you, the entire video is only 16 seconds long, and it actually took a bit less for the electric sports sedan to complete it.

In case you want a Taycan Turbo S, then get ready to pay a minimum of €186,336 ($226,514) in Germany, and at least $185,000 in the United States, where it has an EPA estimated driving range of 201 miles (323 km).

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Audi RS6 Drag Races Porsche 911 Turbo S And Taycan Turbo S, Who Do You Think Won?

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The Audi RS6 Avant is an absolute weapon in a straight line, but this video shows that it has no hope keeping up with the likes of the Porsche 911 Turbo S and Porsche Taycan Turbo S.

The RS6 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with mild-hybrid technology that produces 591 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It also utilizes an eight-speed automatic transmission sending power to the ground through a Quattro all-wheel drive system, allowing the super estate to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in the low 3-second range.

Watch Also: Practicality Versus Style In Audi RS6 Avant And RS7 Sportback Duel

There are few cars competing in the same segment of the market that are as accelerative as the RS6 Avant, but this video proves that if you venture into Porsche’s lineup, there are a handful of vehicles that can out-sprint the Audi.

First up is the Taycan Turbo S. It features a pair of electric motors that combine to deliver 750 hp on Overboost, allowing the car to accelerate with unbelievable ferocity. Then there’s the 911 Turbo S, complete with a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six rated at 641 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque.

In this race, the Taycan Turbo S gets a slight jump off the line and for the first few feet, the Audi and 911 Turbo S are neck-and-neck. Before long, however, the 911 opens up a gap to the RS6 and as the speeds continue to build, overtakes the Taycan.

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Van Driver Slides On Snow, Sends Truck Down An Embankment

A dashcam video shows the moment two vehicles crashed on a snowy Polish highway last month.

The clip was filmed from the dashboard of a truck that was traveling in the right lane of a four-lane highway. Patches of snow can be seen on the side of the highway, forcing motorists to drive slower than they ordinarily would.

A few seconds into the video, a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van begins to move past the cammer but as they do so, the driver appears to hit a particularly slippery section of the road. Suddenly, the Sprinter swerves to the right and hits the cammer. The force of this impact sends both the Sprinter and the cammer into the steel crash barrier on the side of the highway.

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Ideally, the crash barrier would stop the vehicles in their tracks, but due the angle at which the truck hit the barrier (and its mass), it crashes through it and falls down an embankment, before grinding to a stop in a bunch of shrubbery. The driver of the truck can be heard screaming throughout the ordeal. It is hard to tell if the Sprinter also crashed through the barrier as well.

It was extremely fortunate that the truck didn’t flip onto its side as it slid down the embankment. In fact, it is understood that, thankfully, no one was injured in the wreck.

No injuries, but you can hear what he thinks about it from r/IdiotsInCars

What’s The Ferrari Roma Like To Drive Through The Canyons?

The Roma doesn’t just have unique styling when compared to other Ferraris, but it also drives in its own unique way.

Ferrari introduced the Roma as a middle ground between the Portofino and the F8 Tributo and journalists in the U.S., including Matt Farah, have recently had their first opportunity to put it through its paces. The Roma is marketed as a grand tourer but it performs wonderfully through the canyons and feels like a proper sports car.

It is powered by a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that is rated at 612 hp and 561 lb-ft (761 Nm) of torque and while this engine is used in other Ferraris, the Italian car manufacturer did modify it for use in the Roma and have given it a different character. In fact, Farah says that it actually sounds better than the one in the F8 Tributo.

Watch Also: Is The All-New Roma One Of The Best GTs Ferrari Has Ever Made?

Coupled to the twin-turbo V8 is an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. This gearbox snaps through the gears with blistering pace but needs to be driven in manual mode if you want to get the most of it. When left in automatic mode, it responds in a very relaxed manner.

Key rivals to the Ferrari Roma including the Mercedes-AMG GT C, Bentley Continental GT and Porsche 911 Turbo and while they’re all excellent, they don’t turn heads quite like the Ferrari does.

As you’d expect, though, it’s quite pricey and can get substantially more expensive once you start ticking the option boxes. As standard, the Roma starts at $218,000, but the car tested by Farah had an MSRP of $316,000.

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How Much Quicker Is The McLaren 765LT Than The 720S?

The McLaren 765LT is an absolute beast in a straight line, so much so that a stock example recently set a 9.33-second quarter-mile, the fastest time ever for a production car. In order to see how it stacks up against a 720S, Hennessey Performance brought the two together.

In the first race between the pair, they were lined up from a standing start along a non-prepped surface, with both cars using their launch control systems. Out of the gate, the two were very well matched, but as the 765LT put its extra grunt to the ground, it sprinted off into the distance, leaving the 720S for dead. Making the 765LT’s acceleration even more impressive is the fact that it was carrying a passenger.

The second race was from a rolling and confirmed just how insane the 765LT is. During this race, the 720S’s gearbox was in manual mode and locked in first gear while the 765LT was in automatic mode and sitting in third gear. The drivers pinned the throttles of the two cars at 50 mph and despite being in a higher gear, the 765LT immediately sprinted ahead of the 720S and continued to build up an enviable advantage as the speeds increased.

Given how quick the 765LT is straight out of the box, it does make us wonder just what it’ll be capable of once tuning companies like Hennessey Performance start modifying it.

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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Goes For A Top Speed Run On The Autobahn, Hits 172 MPH

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and its GT350R sibling are very good at two things: going fast, both on a straight line and a track, and sounding amazing. In the following clip, Youtuber AutoTopNL takes a GT350 to the Autobahn to let it stretch its legs.

He begins the video with a very brief walkaround of the car, highlighting its muscular exterior, and gives us a few shots of the interior. He then takes the car onto the road, where he does a few short pulls and a quick tunnel run before getting to the no-speed-limit part of the highway.

While the GT350 was designed for the track more so than for the drag strip, it’s certainly no slouch. Its flat-plane crank Voodoo V8, which displaces 5.2 liters, makes 526 hp (533 PS / 392 kW) and 429 lb-ft (582 Nm) of torque. The sprint to 60 mph (100 km/h) takes 4.8 seconds, and Ford claims a top speed of 173 mph (280 km/h).

In the final pull of the video, AutoTopNL rows through all six of the Shelby’s gears on his way to a top speed of 172 mph (277 km/h), just 1 shy of that manufacturer-claimed figure. Something interesting is the difference in ratio between the last two. In the video, the jump from 5th to 6th results in the engine that was screaming at 8,250 rpm to go to just growling at a comparatively-low 5,000 or so.

However, the real treat here isn’t the Mustang’s top speed (although it’s still impressive); it’s the sound. The flat-plane crankshaft, combined with the 8,250 rpm redline, result in one of the best-sounding engines to grace an American car.

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Tesla Model S Performance Can’t Keep Up With Porsche’s Taycan Turbo S

Next year, the Tesla Model S ‘Plaid’ will start to reach the hands of customers but for now, it is the Porsche Taycan Turbo S that’s proven itself to be the most accelerative electric sedan currently on sale.

In what is the most comprehensive test between the flagship Model S Performance and the Taycan Turbo S to date, DragTimes headed out to the quarter-mile to put the duo through their paces. The results were close but it was the Porsche that claimed victory.

During the first run, the Porsche leaps out of the box slightly quicker than the Tesla and is able to stretch out its lead as the two EVs run down the quarter-mile. In the second race, the driver of the Tesla jumped the start and ran a 10.563 quarter-mile, still behind the Porsche that recorded a 10.393-second quarter-mile. The third and final race almost perfectly mimicked the first race as it was the Porsche that got the better launch and stretched out a commanding lead.

To ensure the two were evenly matched, both were brought to the drag strip on trucks and each had 100 per cent charge before the first race.

According to the YouTuber, the Porsche recorded a best 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time of 2.35 seconds while the Model S Performance recorded a best time of 2.34 seconds. However, thanks to the two-speed transmission of the Taycan Turbo S, it proves to be too much as the speeds increased. The Porsche is also said to have performed more consistently throughout the day of filming.

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