Already this weekend – from September 25 to 27 – a special edition of the car industry exhibition “Auto 2020” will take place in Ķīpsala. New Era »Volkswagen“The Baltic premiere of the electric car, the only armed minibus created by the RAF, motorsport legends and other significant vehicles – the organizers of the exhibition offer the most important stopping points, where visitors must stop.
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“VW ID.3” Baltic premiere
With the ID family models, Volkswagen is ushering in 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board they were created as exclusively electric models, and in an existing car the internal combustion engine has been replaced by an electric one.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 “VW ID” family of electric cars is “ID.3”, which has finally reached Latvia, and its Baltic-wide premiere will take place directly at the exhibition in Ķīpsala. VW ID.3 will present the most luxurious version of the 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 modernized Tiguan SUV, an eighth-generation Golf hatchback and aAudi“Pleiades of the latest models: electric SUV” e-tron “, business class sedan” A6 “and popular SUV” 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 existence 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 a restored 1936 German “Adler” car will take place, which is still being prepared for the next season of retro car events.
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. The “import” youngtimer era classic cars will be represented by the 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, in the stand of the Latvian car buyers’ guide “WhatCar.lv” everyone will find their favorite sports car – 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 the legendary Nürburgring in less than seven minutes. .
In turn, sports cars of different decades will be complemented by new car models – the winners of the “What Car? , 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 movement has joined the exhibition “CC Nationknown to car enthusiasts for the events of the summer season. The association ‘s most original vehicles in Kipsala will be allocated 300 square meters – will be seen both the German and Japanese most popular sports cars, held throughout the “stance” style.
Activities and competitions for the whole family
The special edition of “Auto 2020” will be suitable for the whole family, because children will also be able to participate in various competitions and activities, for example, watch extreme shows with bicycles – bicycle trial, “BMX freestyle” and “BMX Flatland”, as well as enjoy performances at the “PartyBus” stage. In turn, the “VR Gaming Latvija” stand will be able to feel in the skin of a racing motorist, riding with a virtual reality car racing simulator.
In order to make participation in the exhibition and its visit as safe as possible, the International Exhibition Company BT 1 has introduced a number of security measures – separate entrances and exits, control of the number and flow of people, as well as increased disinfection of the premises.
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