Impressive vehicles already this week in the “Auto 2020” special edition in Kipsala

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Volkswagen ID.3 Baltic premiere and launch of the latest Audi models

With the ID family models, Volkswagen is entering a new era of electric cars! The electric cars of this model range differ from the previous ones in that already from the drawing board they were created as exclusively electric models, and in an existing car the internal combustion engine has been replaced by an electric one. The first of the electric cars in the VW ID family is the ID.3, which has finally reached Latvia, and its Baltic-wide premiere will take place at the exhibition in Ķīpsala. VW ID.3 will present the most luxurious version of ID.3 1st Plus, which is very richly equipped with Matrix LED headlights, voice control system ID. Light ”and other modern comfort and safety systems. Such an electric car is able to drive up to 420 km without recharging the batteries. The exhibition will also feature a full range of modernized Tiguan SUVs, eighth-generation Golf hatchbacks and Audi’s latest models: the electric SUV e-tron, business class sedan A6, and the popular SUVs Q3 and Q7.

The only armed minibus created by the RAF

The novelty of this season of car enthusiasts has been restored, the only armored car created in the history of RAF on the basis of the minibus “RAF-2203 Latvija”. It is still preserved in its original modification for encashment purposes. The unique RAF car will be on display at the exposition of the Riga Motor Museum and the Latvian Antique Car Club (AAK), where the premiere of the restored 1936 German Adler car, which is still being prepared for the next retro car event season, will take place. Also from the retro vehicles will be the Czechoslovak “Tatra 87”, which is known for its exemplary aerodynamics, but is better known to the public for its atypical three headlights.

In addition, 2020 is the 50th anniversary year of VAZ or žiguļi – in honor of it, there will also be three VAZ cars on the AAK stand. In turn, the classic cars of the “import” “youngtimer” era will be represented by “Porsche 944”, “Ford Sierra” and “BMW” first generation 3 series (E21).

The most legendary motorsport models through decades

Regardless of whether the rally or the highway race is closer to the heart, everyone will find their favorite sports car on the stand of the Latvian car buyers’ guide “WhatCar.lv” – the 80’s rally legend “Lancia Delta Integrale”, which won six WRC champion titles in a row. racing version, or the Jaguar XK140, which had impressive performance in the 1950s with its top speed of 200 km / h.

Also on display will be the current generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2), a 500-horsepower Porsche that develops 500 horsepower and is the third in a series to run in less than seven minutes on the legendary Nürburgring. .

In turn, sports cars of different decades will be supplemented by new car models – in the competition “What Car? Car of the Year 2020 nominations: BMW 3 Series, Ford Puma, Škoda Scala and Superb Combi, Peugeot 5008, Toyota Corolla, Kia Picanto, etc.

Competition for the most exotic cars

It is expected that the greatest interest will be attracted by unique, unusual and original rebuilt cars, for which the Auto 2020 special edition will host the Auto Exotica Award 2020 competition in a total of 11 nominations, which will award the best refurbished, self-built and tuned cars.

The lowest Zaporozhye in Latvia, the first widebody-style “Subaru Impreza WRX Prodrive” project in the Baltics, “Mad Max” film style “Chevrolet Corvette”, classic “VW Beetle” louraiders, 1971 “Ford Taunus Knudsen Coupe GT” have been submitted to the competition. , as well as many others.

The CC Nation movement is widely represented

This year, the exhibition has been joined by the movement “CC Nation”, which is known among car enthusiasts with events organized during the summer season. The most original vehicles of this association in Ķīpsala will have an area of ​​300 square meters – the most popular sports cars of both Germany and Japan, which are kept in “stance” style, will be visible.

Exciting activities and competitions for the whole family