The V-12 engine, Ayrton Senna, Tesla Cybertruck: The Week In Reverse

The 12-cylinder engine is alive and nicely with two debuts this week, a trailer dropped for the upcoming Ayrton Senna mini-series, and a software program replace accomplished the Tesla Cybertruck months after deliveries started. It is the Week in Reverse, proper right here at Motor Authority.

The V-12 engine acquired a brand new lease on life because it was introduced for 2 new automobiles this week. Aston Martin introduced a twin-turbo V-12 will sit beneath the hood of a brand new automotive prone to be referred to as the Vanquish. The Ferrari 12 Cilindri debuted in each coupe and convertible kind with 819 naturally aspirated horsepower and gorgeous attractiveness.

We reviewed the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ and located it brings enjoyable to the massive coupe phase. The AMG-badged iteration of the CLE feels just a little extra particular inside in comparison with standard-line fashions because of a pair of sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and AMG-specific show software program.

The primary trailer for Netflix’s Ayrton Senna mini-series debuted. The trailer hints on the severe tone the six-episode sequence, entitled “Senna,” will take when it debuts later this yr. This week marked the thirtieth anniversary of Senna’s demise.

The Bentley Bentayga Apex Version debuted with 22-inch carbon-fiber wheels in a quest to scale back weight on the heavy SUV. Carbon-ceramic brake rotors mix with the wheels to scale back unsprung mass by 97 kilos. The result’s elevated steering agility, in response to Bentley.

A software program replace for the Tesla Cybertruck enabled the pickup’s locking differentials. The over-the-air replace additionally revised the truck’s Off-Highway mode and added Baja Mode, each of which can alter automobile traits for various terrain.