25 years old, two victories at the Tour in 2020 and 2021, one possible victory at the Giro d’Italia 2024. The pressure of the predictions in favor has not had any repercussions on the mental stability of Tadej Pogacar, the new cycling champion which aspires to add another important notch to its belt. Having taken the pink jersey, he will try to defend it tooth and nail until May 26th.
For UAE Team Emirates made it clear who is in charge already in the second stage, the San Francesco al Campo-Santuario di Oropa. And to think that everything seemed to take a turn for the worse after he suffered a bad fall.
Supported by the support of his teammates, he got back on the saddle, completing a masterpiece as a Champion. Behind the image of a tenacious and dedicated athlete, however, he hides the soul of a true motor enthusiast, as evidenced by his magnificent collection.
Slovenian by passport, German by passion for motors
At the center of the personal garage stands the performance version of a road legend. It’s about a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a fireball with 525 HP and 630 Nm of torquefor a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 296 km/h.
The power and adrenaline felt at the wheel of the car reflect the competitive spirit of Pogacar, who loves to go fast even away from cycling tracks. A “secret” of its excessive power is the price, contained at just 1,430 kg, thanks to the extensive use of lightweight materials such as carbon fibre.
The style center paid attention to the lines down to the smallest details in order to maximize downforce, with an adjustable rear wing and, under the body, an air extractor. In parallel, control is exceptional even in intensive use, thanks to the standard carbon-ceramic braking system.
The specific PASM system (Porsche Active Suspension Management) automatically adapts the suspension response based on driving conditions and driver preferences.
A gift for the double at the Tour
Next to the Cavallina specimen, Pogacar preserves an Audi RS4 Avant, a sports station wagon that combines performance and comfort. Its “beating heart”, a V-shaped six-cylinder with 450 HP and 600 Nm, which guarantees acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (or 280 km/ h with the Dynamic Optional package).
Aggressive and aerodynamic in look, the SW has a luggage compartment capacity of 495 litres, which can be increased to 1,495folding down the rear seats, for considerable load capacity.
The gem of the collection, however, is on two wheels: a Vespa 50 Special, one of a kind. In fact, Prologo, a renowned luxury watch brand, gave it to him as a gift on the occasion of his double at the Tour. Painted completely yellow, inspired by the Grande Boucle, it is an heirloom that, if it were one day put on the market, would unleash fans.
In addition to the three vehicles, there are rumors that Pogacar possesses additional wonders. One thing is certain: beautiful and high-performance objects do not leave him indifferent.
