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technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Nissan’s Brake Caliper Colors Decode Braking Power From Street to Track

Nissan treats brake caliper color as a live code for braking performance: silver for everyday street use, red for upgraded Z Performance brakes, a brighter red for Z Nismo with GT-R hardware, and yellow for carbon‑ceramic, track‑ready systems (not currently sold on new Nissans). The color system, dating to the R34 GT-R era, mirrors similar branding in Porsche’s lineup and signals how hard a car’s brakes can be pushed beyond standard street use.

via Carscoops|

#brake-calipers #caliper-colors #carbon-ceramic-brakes

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Aston Martin DB12 S: Subtle Tweaks, Stronger Edge

The Aston Martin DB12 S quietly upgrades the standard DB12 with a 690-hp twin-turbo V-8 (up 19 hp) and a 3.4-second 0–60 mph time courtesy of sharper gearbox software, plus subtle chassis tweaks (firmer dampers, revised suspension geometry, thicker rear anti-roll bar) and a titanium exhaust option. Steering feel is refined and carbon-ceramic brakes become standard, with the changes mainly enhancing feel and quickness rather than delivering a dramatic power leap. At a starting price of $276,000, it’s appealing for new buyers, but existing DB12 owners may not find enough benefit to upgrade.

via Road & Track|

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technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Audi RS3 Competition Limited: A 750-unit send-off with track-ready upgrades

Audi unveils the RS3 Competition Limited, a 750-unit edition (585 Sportbacks, 165 sedans) celebrating 50 years of Audi’s 2.5-liter five‑cylinder. It retains 400 hp/369 lb-ft and a 0–62 mph time of 3.8 seconds, but adds a factory-developed coilover suspension, reduced sound-deadening, earlier exhaust valve opening, and standard carbon-ceramic brakes. Exterior gains include matte carbon fiber accents and exclusive Neodymium Gold wheels; color options include Malachite Green, Glacier White, and Daytona Gray. Pricing starts at €100,680 for the Sportback and €102,680 for the sedan in Germany, with US pricing not yet announced. Deliveries begin June 2026.

via Motor1.com|

#audi-rs3-competition-limited #carbon-ceramic-brakes #coilover-suspension

technology7 months ago•5 min saved

Ford’s 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC: Predator V-8, Track Pack, and Serious Track Cred

Ford’s 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC serves as a successor to the Shelby GT500, packing a 5.2-liter supercharged Predator V-8 and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (no manual). A Track Pack adds carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber wheels, and MagneRide dampers, trimming about 120 pounds in unsprung mass and delivering up to 620 pounds of downforce at 180 mph. Aero tweaks, GTD-derived traction-control, and a GTD-inspired chassis upgrade aim the car at European rivals, with exclusive colors and a Track Pack Special Edition planned for launch; price and full specs will be released later.

via Road & Track|

#carbon-ceramic-brakes #magneride-dampers #mustang-dark-horse-sc

automotive3 years ago•1 min saved

Tesla's Model S Plaid with Track Pack dominates Nürburgring lap record.

The Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack, which promised to significantly improve the physical Model S Plaid vehicle and its software, is officially out of stock just hours after its release. The package includes aluminum forged wheels, track-ready tires with brake fluid, new carbon silicon carbide rotors, and one-piece forged calipers with high-performance pads. The Carbon Ceramic Brake kit can be purchased separately through Tesla’s drop-down menu. The Model S Track Pack costs between $15,000 to $20,000.

via TESLARATI|

#automotive #carbon-ceramic-brakes #high-performance-driving

automotive3 years ago•1 min saved

Tesla's Model S Plaid Track Package Delivers 200 MPH Performance.

Tesla's Model S Plaid Track Package, priced at $20,000, will be released in June and includes a carbon ceramic brake kit and wheel and tire package, allowing the car to reach 200 mph. The brake kit can be purchased separately for $15,000 and is required to unlock the top speed. This is a significant achievement for mass-production electric vehicles.

via HYPEBEAST|

#automotive #carbon-ceramic-brakes #electric-vehicles

automotive3 years ago•2 min saved

Tesla's Model S Plaid Track Package Unleashes 200-MPH Top Speed for $15,000

Tesla has released a Performance Package for the Model S Plaid, which includes a carbon ceramic brake kit, high-performance brake pads, track-ready brake fluid, and Goodyear Supercar 3R tires. The package costs $15,000 to $20,000 and unlocks a top speed of 200 mph. The carbon ceramic brakes can also be purchased as a standalone option. However, the high cost of the package raises questions about why these features were not included in the car from the beginning.

via Jalopnik|

#automotive #carbon-ceramic-brakes #high-performance-tires

automotive3 years ago•2 min saved

Tesla's Model S Plaid Track Package Unleashes 200 MPH Top Speed.

Tesla has launched a new Track Package for the Model S Plaid that unlocks the all-electric sedan’s 200-mile-per-hour top speed, as well as bringing some nice extras that should make the American EV perform better on the track. The package includes forged aluminum wheels, track-ready tires and brake fluid, new carbon-silicon carbide rotors, and one-piece forged calipers with high-performance pads. The whole kit, which will be available from June 2023, costs between $15,000 – $20,000, depending on what an owner chooses from the components list.

via InsideEVs |

#automotive #carbon-ceramic-brakes #model-s-plaid