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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
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32 Examples Of Unusual Design Of Modern Vehicles
A vehicle is a mobile machine that is designed or used to transport passengers or cargo. Most often vehicles are manufactured, such as bicycles, cars, motorcycles, trains, ships, boats and aircraft. We do know that there can be a train or a vehicle on a picture below but we do not know how to call it.
Through out the years, people have tried to achieve their goal in life, to have their name remembered, to do something special. Some of them succeeded but not all of them can be named Tesla. Then again, there are people who have designed vehicles for which we want to send out thanks with this article whose subject is and only can be unusual design of modern vehicles.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
New Ferrari F70 V12 Hybrid Hypercar Through the Eyes of David Williams
No thanks to the extensive efforts of Ferrari's engineers to keep all prototypes of the Enzo's replacement (codenamed F70) safe from prying eyes, there's a lot of speculation about what Maranello's next top model will look like. Independent artist David Williams from Sydney, Australia, whom we first heard about this past June through his Ferrari 365 Turin design concept, took a good look at Ferrari's test cars and put his imagination to work to create his own vision of the F70.
Before we let you check out Williams' well-executed renderings in the gallery below, we'll remind you that the new F70 is slated to debut before the end of the year and go on sale in 2013. The rear wheel-drive flagship from Maranello will sport a hybrid powerplant linking a mid-mounted 7.3-liter V12 naturally aspirated V12 rated at around 800-horses to a dual-clutch transmission and a pair of electric motors with about 120hp for a total system output in excess of 900 ponies.
Thanks to David Williams and Bruno R. for the shout out!
Design Credits: David Williams
AutoNation CEO Says Tesla’s Model S is The Best Electric Car He’s Driven, Superior to Fisker Karma
Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk says he wants to shift 5,000 examples of the new Model S electric saloon this year and four times that in 2013. It's a very ambitious target so, naturally, any endorsement is more than welcome; especially if it comes from the nation’s largest auto retailer. Labeling it, “a first-rate car” and “the best electric car I've ever driven", does the job nicely, thank you. That’s exactly what AutoNation Inc. CEO Mike Jackson said after driving the car during his visit to a showroom near Tesla’s HQ on August 15, according to a Bloomberg News report.
“The Model S has very good design, fit and finish is good, driving dynamics are good”, said Jackson. He did point out, though, that as with all EVs, price will be the limiting factor in the sales front.
“Electric vehicles, all-in, when we’re sitting here three years from now, are still less than 1 percent of the market. They’re very expensive,” he added.
The base model, which starts at US$57,400, has a 160-mile (257 km) range, while the price skyrockets to US$105,400 for the “Signature” variant that can do 300 miles (480 km) on a single charge. Any way you slice it, even throwing in the US$7,500 federal tax rebate that brings the base price just below the $50k mark, that’s a lot of cash.
Musk must be smiling smugly, though, as Jackson added that the Model S is better than the Fisker Karma: “Some people love the styling, some people think it’s a bit baroque, but the dynamics are not as good (as the Model S)”, said Jackson who also drove the Karma last week.
Fisker, which has to deal with a new recall due to a fire hazard as well as to unfreeze the Energy Department loan allocated to building its new Delaware factory, probably won't be cheering.
You can also watch a video from Inside Line testing the Tesla Model S right after the jump.
Trident to Show New 6.6-liter V8 Diesel-Powered Iceni Grand Tourer at the 2012 Salon Privé
Norwich-based firm Trident Performance Vehicles isn't your usual car manufacturer and its new Iceni Grand Tourer is far from being a normal sports car, not only because of its strange looks but mostly due to the company's decision to pack a 6.6-litre turbo-diesel under its hood. The Iceni Grand Tourer is a newer development of the regular Iceni and it will make its debut at the UK's Salon Privé 2012, which is held at West London’s Syon Park from September 5 to 7.
This open-top model sports a mid-front mounted 6.6-litre V8 turbo-diesel sourced from one of GM's commercial trucks.
The eight-cylinder unit is capable of running on mineral diesel, bio diesel, palm oil and linseed oil, with Trident claiming that it generates an output of 430bhp and a staggering 950 lb-ft (1,287Nm) of peak torque at under 3,250rpm. And if that's not enough power, Trident also offers an upgrade package that lifts output to 660bhp and maximum torque to 1,050 lb-ft (1,422Nm)!
The British automaker quotes a zero to 60mph sprint time of just 3.7 seconds and a top speed nearing 200mph (320km/h).
As impressive as these performance numbers may be, the Iceni Grand Tourer really shines when it comes to fuel efficiency, as according to Trident, "at a constant 70mph (113km/h) the specially tuned engine runs at just 980rpm, produces 700lbs ft of torque, is capable of 68.9mpg UK (57.4 mpg US or 4.1lt/100km) and will keep going for over 2000miles (3,218km) on one full tank of diesel".
Trident Sports Cars managing director, Phillip Bevan, commented on the forthcoming presentation of the car at the London car show:
“We are very pleased to be at Salon Privé which this year is a great celebration of all things British and home grown talent - something we feel very strongly about at Trident. It is also a place where sports cars and super cars of this calibre are sold, and we look forward to taking new orders for the Iceni at Syon Park this September.”
The Iceni Grand Tourer is built to order in Norfolk with prices in the UK starting from £75,000, equal to €94,900 and US$118,700 at the current exchange rates.
Via: carscoop.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The most expensive Rolls Royce planet
Rolls Royce - The brand serves a large part of the royal past is always a destination, my desire fans the driver box.
Right from its inception, Rolls Royce always meet extremely demanding tastes of members of the royal families around the world. Brands from the UK this represents halo, sophistication, elegance and luxury without any car that has been.
We would like the Rolls Royce of the most expensive in history for you to admire.
One. Solid gold Rolls Royce Phantom
1. Rolls Royce Phantom Solid gold
$ 8.2 million
Supercar Rolls Royce Phantom Solid Gold is priced at $ 8.2 million, the car is owned by a businessman in the Gulf.
Right from its inception, Rolls Royce always meet extremely demanding tastes of members of the royal families around the world. Brands from the UK this represents halo, sophistication, elegance and luxury without any car that has been.
We would like the Rolls Royce of the most expensive in history for you to admire.
One. Solid gold Rolls Royce Phantom
1. Rolls Royce Phantom Solid gold
$ 8.2 million
Supercar Rolls Royce Phantom Solid Gold is priced at $ 8.2 million, the car is owned by a businessman in the Gulf.
Rolls Royce Phantom Solid Gold
The highlight on this release is the amount of gold that it is "up" on her. Total Solid gold Rolls Royce Phantom owned up to 120kg gold, 18K gold is spread over the details on the car, such as the grille, headlights, rear contour, wheels, ... In particular, the vehicle can also be armored to protect vehicle occupants from attack by machine guns and missiles. Also, not to mention luxurious interior with more gold tiles, and rare materials bring luxury supercar.
2. 1904 Rolls Royce 10-HP
Price 7.5 million
2. 1904 Rolls Royce 10-HP
Price 7.5 million
Rolls Royce classic car 10-HP 1904
1904 Rolls Royce 10-HP model is one of the most valuable classic cars Rolls Royce, which is the brainchild of Charles Rolls. The car was launched in 1904, and officially announced on April 1 that year. As originally planned, would have about 19 aircraft were to go into production, but then only 17 cars were baked, and only a few units that still exist to this normal operation. The first version of the Rolls Royce 10-HP 1904 equipped with 1.8-liter engine capacity of 10 hp, combined with 3-level gearbox. It was designed with the idea of ??catering to the real doctors and 3 of the previous owners of this car is a doctor. Throughout the history of 108 years of its existence, the 10-HP have changed hands so many different owners as Percy Binns in Yorkshire (UK) in 1920, 21 years old birthday, his OilverLangton 1950 . The owner of the car at the last moment it was purchased in 1978, and has been adjusted slightly in the red leather seats, headlights, and the hood aluminum cover plate.
3. Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 1912
The price: $ 3.2 million
3. Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 1912
The price: $ 3.2 million
Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 1912
Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 1912 is the famous collector of classic cars in history as John M. Stephens, John C. Sword, Denis de Ferranti appreciated, and given that this car deserves the royal class. After its debut at Olympia (West Kensington, England), becomes Silver Ghost cars run the longest distance, 24 140 km continuous, then Model T Ford (35,000 km) and is the most famous models to the history. Silver Ghost is a car that brought fame to the manufacturer Rolls Royce, namely Autocar magazine voted "best car manufacturer in the world." Unfortunately, most of the cars produced were destroyed during World War II. Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 1912 is version 5 of the Silver Ghost lives. The design of the 1912 Silver Ghost is considered the best and rare cars in the classic Rolls-Royce.
4. Rolls Royce Ghost Fenice Milano series
Price Range: $ 3 million
4. Rolls Royce Ghost Fenice Milano series
Price Range: $ 3 million
Rolls Royce Ghost Fenice Milano
Rolls Royce Ghost Supercar Fenice Milano really impressed by the look of bright red exterior combined with more eye-catching gold-plated poles, and seems consistent with the hip-hop star. Vehicles equipped with special wheels, the front grille, bonnet, mirrors edge, sides, and even the rear exhaust are shiny 24 carat gold. On the interior, it is easy to see the presence of the rare metal facing on the door handles, center console, the rear mirror, diffuser system ...
5. Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
The price: $ 1.6 million
5. Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
The price: $ 1.6 million
Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead coupe
The last time Phantom Drophead Coupe Rolls Royce was sold at auction for $ 1.6 million to the charity Elton John AIDS. This is considered a great auction for any charity auction which, by this roadster actually only cost about $ 400,000 to $ 500,000.
The strength of the Phantom Drophead Coupe from V12 6.75 liter capacity producing 453 hp power and maximum torque of 531 lb-ft reach.
The strength of the Phantom Drophead Coupe from V12 6.75 liter capacity producing 453 hp power and maximum torque of 531 lb-ft reach.
