As many as 120 cars and motorbikes on display, belonging to 63 different brands and concentrated in the exclusive setting of the center of Milan: this is the winning recipe of MiMo 2021, the Milan Motor Show which will be open until 13 June. A walk, free and in the open air, for those who love cars and not. In Piazza Duomo there are several previews not to be missed.
We start with the world premiere of Bugatti Bolide, flanked by Chiron Pur Sport and Chiron Sport: the Bolide, in particular, is a model dedicated to the track, which concentrates the maximum of the French brand’s technology, seasoning it with a design with a racing and futuristic taste. A completely unconventional car, inspired by the Type 35 of the 1930s. Entirely made of carbon, it boasts a carbon-ceramic braking system and suspensions with push-rod front and double rear triangle layout, combined with slick tires mounted on custom-made OZ magnesium rims. We come to the engine, a W16 turbo with 8 liters of cubic capacity: it delivers 1,825 HP of maximum power and an engine torque of 1,850 Nm. The result is 500 km / h of maximum speed and, thanks to the weight contained in 1,240 kg and the extremely advanced aerodynamics. , a lateral acceleration capacity of 2.8 g at a speed of 320 km / h.
Equally impressive is the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, designed to enhance agility (it has been lightened by 50 kg compared to the “standard” model), handling and driving performance. Available in just 60 units, the Chiron Pur Sport is powered by a W16 8 biturbo engine with 1,500 hp and 1,600 Nm. The adoption of a gearbox with 15% shorter ratios than its sister Chiron allows the Pur Sport to accelerate from scratch. to 100 km / h in just 2.3 seconds, for a top speed of 350 km / h.
There Sian Coupéon the other hand, it is the first Lamborghini hybrid of history: it has a total power of 819 hp and a supercapacitor instead of the canonical lithium-ion battery. It will be produced in a limited edition of 63 units, all of which have already been sold. It uses an evolved version of the 6.5-liter V12 from the Aventador SVJ, paired with a 48-volt electric motor. Alone, the internal combustion unit delivers a whopping 785 hp of power. In addition, a 34 hp electric unit has been integrated inside the gearbox. The Sián is equipped with an advanced regenerative braking system which, in fact, recovers the energy produced during braking.
More oriented to use on the track, the Lamborghini Huracàn STO, sports car inspired by racing cars, such as the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO and GT3 EVO, and approved for road use. Under the hood, located behind the passenger compartment, the naturally aspirated V10 engine pulses with 640 hp of maximum power and 565 Nm of torque. It is connected to the rear traction wheels and guarantees acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3 seconds, from 0 to 200 km / h in 9 seconds and a top speed of 310 km / h.
It relies on 100% electric traction la Audi Q4 e-tron, the first four-ring car based on the Meb platform, common to the entire VW Group. The car is offered in versions with ranges between 306 and 520 km depending on the powetrain, batteries and traction, which is rear or integral. The Q4 e-tron, in fact, will be available in three power steps: 170, 204 and 299 HP. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h ranges from 9 seconds and drops to 6.2, with maximum (limited) speeds of 160 or 180 km / h.
Succulent previews as well for those who love two wheels, as the new one demonstrates Ducati Diavel 1260 S, maxi-naked inspired by the Diavel “Materico” concept presented in 2019 on the occasion of Milan Design Week. The Rossa di Borgo Panigale is equipped with the tried and tested 1262 cc Testastretta DVT which delivers 162 HP. The technical kit includes a large 240 mm rear tire and Öhlins suspension.
Electric recipe for the Cupra Born, first 100% electric model of the Spanish brand. Based on the VW group’s Meb platform, Cupra Born is the “hot sister” of the VW ID.3, with which it shares the floor. Compared to the German it has more aggressive and sporty shapes. And it boasts details such as copper-colored inserts in the 20 ”Aero wheels. Under the hood, the choice is between two electric powertrains, 150 or 204 horsepower, coupled respectively to a 45 or 58 kWh battery. In both cases, the torque of 310 Nm is transferred to the rear wheels through a single-speed gearbox, which allows the Born to sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds in the most performing variant. The homologated autonomy varies between 340 and 540 km.
What about the Pagani Huayra R: unveiled in world premiere at MiMo 2021, the hypercar of San Cesario Sul Panaro (Modena) was born for the track and is powered by the new V12 R engine, capable of 850 HP of power and 750 Nm of torque. Its architecture has nothing to envy to those Made in Maranello: 12 naturally aspirated cylinders, 6 liters of cubic capacity, it was developed starting from a blank sheet to be the lightest, most powerful and performing ever produced. Coupled with an unprecedented front-shift gearbox made in collaboration with HWA AG and an exhaust system made of ceramic-coated Inconel alloy, this engine sounds like a pre-turbo Formula 1 single-seater. The Pagani Huayra R, which will be produced in only thirty units, has a list price of around 2.6 million euros.
Almost as exaggerated the Smurfette PJ-01, born after three years of studies from the passion of Marco Sforna and Juri Pambuffetti. This is a handcrafted supercar “made in Umbria” with the DNA of a single-seater. The PJ-01 is equipped with a 5.2-liter V10 engine with 820 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque, which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just under three seconds and reach a top speed of 320. km / h. The transmission uses a 6-speed electro-actuated gearbox with frontal engagement. Numerous components in carbon fiber designed to lighten the weight.
The new version of the DR 5.0 and the brand new flagship DR 6.0, close to commercial debut. The first offers completely renewed design and interior and is available with two petrol engines: a 116 HP 1.5 naturally aspirated with manual gearbox and a 154 HP 1.5 turbo with nine-speed CVT gearbox. The new DR 6.0, on the other hand, is offered only with the 1.5 turbo petrol engine combined with the nine-speed CVT automatic transmission.
Closes the list of previews not to be missed Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: the electron SUV reaches 300 HP of maximum power and has an athletic look, which corresponds to respectable performance, with the traditional 0-100 km / h covered in 6.2 seconds. The powertrain is powered by a 77 kWh capacity lithium battery, compatible with 125 kW fast charging, which allows you to recover 300 km of range in about half an hour. Speaking of autonomy, that of the GTX is equal to 480 km, according to the Wltp homologation cycle. The maximum speed is 180 km / h.
