Spy photographers recently captured a rather unusual sight on camera:
a test mule based on a lifted Ford Fiesta subcompact.
So the MY2017 Aventador will replace the current Coupé and Roadster with an Aventador S and later on the Aventador S Roadster, as far as we know there will be a power increase from 700hp to 740hp and the four - wheel drive will remain, but four - wheel steering will be added as seen on the limited edition Centenario (there is a factory
test mule based on the Aventador Superveloce with four - wheel steering already).
The prototype spied testing is an early
test mule based on the current version, but does sport a new front bumper with larger air intakes.
Not exact matches
A squadron of Porsche engineers,
test drivers, and helpers is mingling with eighteen journalists who gather around two cars: one battered series - one
mule and one almost production - ready prototype — a hand - built, matte - black Weissach edition model worth around 3 million euros (production cars with the Weissach package will start at $ 929,000;
base 918 Spyders start at $ 845,000).
The car spotted on Indian soil could be just another
test mule for components meant for future models
based on the Elantra platform.
Autoblog Argentina has created a rendering of the 2018 VW Vento,
based on recent spy shots of a
test mule and reports that followed it.
As seen from the images, the camouflaged
test mule doesn't reveal anything, except that the trim was a
base.
Our spy photographers bumped into the Mission E
mule at VW's secret
test base in northern Finland, where Porsche is most likely
testing the battery pack's behavior in extremely low temperatures.
Subie officials say no, but this two - door
mule was caught
testing recently near the company's Ann Arbor, Mich., -
based research facility.
Based on sightings of
test mules, the mid engine C8 will have a shorter wheelbase as compared to the front engine variant.
Test mules for the Levante are
based on a heavily modified and raised Ghibli body with flared wheel arches and an unusually high - riding stance.
The side profile will mimic that of the Zica while the boot (
based on the
test mules) will be stubby and have the same tail lamps as the hatchback.
As that outlet points out, this Ford Fiesta -
based test mule doesn't just ride higher than the factory subcompact; it's also had its wheelbase lengthened, with extra material tacked at the C - pillar, and it wears a set of small fender extensions to accommodate a wider track width.
The Stuttgart -
based carmaker was seen
testing multiple
test mules, possible different variants before it's finally ready to launch the SUV later this year.
Despite it being obvious that this particular
test mule has loads of fake body panels on to try and deceive spy photographers, one clear detail which seems to have been retained from the Enzo are its upward - swinging doors
based on the position of the door handles and the panel gaps from the door which stretch over half of the roof on either side.
Still the competition from other makes offering hybrid super cars is present, so Lamborghini created the Tosca, named after an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini and using the flagship Aventador as a
basis for a unique
test mule.
Test mule of
base variant caught
testing.
Based on the next all - new A-Class architecture, the GLB — pictured testing here in early mule form, based on the existing GLA — will mount its range of engines sideways across its engine bay and the entry - level price - leader will be front - wheel d
Based on the next all - new A-Class architecture, the GLB — pictured
testing here in early
mule form,
based on the existing GLA — will mount its range of engines sideways across its engine bay and the entry - level price - leader will be front - wheel d
based on the existing GLA — will mount its range of engines sideways across its engine bay and the entry - level price - leader will be front - wheel drive.