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The birthplace of Nikola Tesla may soon produce an electric car faster than any powered by gas. Mate Rimac, a Croatian car designer, already has the record for fastest quarter-mile by an electric vehicle. Now he’s gunning for the Bugatti Veyron. Mate promises his Rimac Concept_One produces 1,088 horsepower and can do 0-100 kph (62 mph) in just 2.8 seconds. That would put it in a tie for the third fastest car behind only the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport and SSC Ultimate Aero TT.

Source: Complex Rides

It is completely open as to how long doctors will keep Michael Schumacher in his induced coma. It is now approaching a month that the seven time world champion has been lying unconscious in a Grenoble hospital, following his late December skiing crash. There are unconfirmed reports that the great German may never wake up, or that if he does he could be in a permanent vegetative state. Germany’s Bild newspaper reports that “there is still no date set for when the doctors will wake him up from deep anaesthesia.”

Source: World Car Fans

Lotus F1 is the latest team to reveal its new car for the 2014 Formula One World Championship. The car carries the E22 designation and will be driven in the new season by existing Lotus driver Romain Grosjean and newcomer Pastor Maldonado. Sure to prove controversial is the car’s new split-nose design, which Lotus has selected to meet new regulations dictating that the front wings are narrowed by 150 millimeters. The E22’s undertray is also lower than that found on last year’s E21, while at the rear there is no longer a lower beam-wing and the main-flap is shallower. Powering the car is a power unit sourced from Renault, which like the power units developed by rival engine suppliers Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz consists of a turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 paired with an electrified Energy Recovery System.

Source: Motor Authority

While the Lamborghini Huracan is still quite a few months away from hitting the market, official U.K. pricing details for the new supercar have leaked online. A base Lamborghini Huracan will set you back at least 150,600 pounds however, that doesn’t include the 30,120 pound VAT charge bringing the total minimum amount to 180,720 pounds! Another three thousand is then be added on for the delivery charge.In terms of colours, eight different standard ones are available ranging from white to blue and black. If you’re looking for something a little more exclusive, then the optional paint schemes could interest you. The matte colours including Nero Nemesis and Giallo Horus will add an extra 10,500 pounds to the sticker price, while bright Verde Mantis paint will cost 3,360 pounds.

Source: GT Spirit

According to a recent report, McLaren is developing a new supercar to slot between the 12C and the P1.Tentatively dubbed the P15, the model will reportedly have a carbon fiber monocoque chassis and a mid-mounted, turbocharged engine. Additional information is limited but speculation suggests the car could use a heavily revised version of the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 that powers the 12C. The model is “quite a long way off” but it could cost approximately $661,160 when it is launched.

Source: World Car Fans