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Sunday, March 1, 2015

The 2nd concept of Mitsubishi Pugnacious SUV

Typical looks of Mitsubishi XR-PHEV concept was first appeared in 2013 (jump to the previous article) and now has been enhanced with a number of 'magic' touches by the automaker to add more macho and fierce nuance of concept cars that rely on plug-in hybrid technology is.
Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II brings design changes, and updated powertrain. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zJUvVv)
Embodiments of a 4-seater SUV that is not only tough but also harness the energy from an environmentally friendly engine, suddenly become part of the reason for the existence of the second PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) car after the Outlander PHEV.
Interior and dashboard view of Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zJUvVv)
As reported by Carscoops on February 26, 2015, a fresh character of new exterior radiates from a number of new curves, including revised upper grille, trapezoidal front lower grille and door-mounted camera. While the appearance of the rear stern became the most obvious changes which adopt the unique form of its front fascia.
Rear side view of Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zJUvVv)
Remain present with the typical red color, peculiarities the drivetrain of Mitsubishi XR-PHEV II concept is dominated by the Mitsubishi latest electric motor which is capable of blowing a maximum power up to 163 hp with CO2 emissions are less than 40 g/km.

The model is said to have approached its production variant will be the main performer at Mitsubishi booth in the prestigious event of Geneva Motor Show 2015 which takes place from March 3, 2015. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]
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The latest robot from Boston Dynamics

A robot maker company that has now been acquired by Google is recently back showing off their latest works. This time it was a dog robot named 'Spot' which is show of skill after previous success with other 4-legged robot called 'WildCat'.

This dog robot can move with so nimble and agile. This robot was designed to have an outstanding balancing so if dropped or even kicked still could balance themselves to avoid falling.

The Boston Dynamics dog robot has a remarkable balancing. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1DAmfRe)
As it has been known that the Boston Dynamic known as their 4-foot robot creation specifically designed to help military soldiers carry loads or heavy luggage.
However, if observed, their latest robot has a weight of 160 lbs but has a quick motion, agile and nimble. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDUSTRY TAP]
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Saturday, February 28, 2015

An old Ferrari was entered the most expensive car list

A classic sports car once owned by French actor Alain Delon, was successful entry in the row of the most expensive car in the world. The car that had been lost for a decade turned out has sold at the price of US. $16 million, or more than Rp. 210 billion.

In an auction which held on Friday, February 6, 2015 in Paris, the dark blue sportscar was successfully attracted the people attention.
Beneath piles of magazines, Alain Delon's lost Ferrari 250 California found. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ymyMXu)
Although its condition is more appropriately called trashy stuff, but its price is exorbitant. As reported by the Bussiness Insider, the Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider was sold for US. $16 million. This figure makes cars produced only 37 units emerged as one of the most expensive cars in the world
An ultra-rare Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider that once belonged to actor Alain Delon was entered the most expensive car list. (Picture from:  http://read.bi/1uyDpgr)
In fact, the classic sportscar which circulating in the 1960s is included in the list of the five most expensive cars in the world.
Rear side view of an ultra-rare Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider. (Picture from:  http://bit.ly/1vfGVqX)
The car was belonged to Alain Delon was discovered on a farm in the west of France late last year. This car also had played in several old movies, including several films starring by Alain Delon.
In addition to these Ferrari wrecks, some old cars are also auctioned off at the event. Among other is a 1956 Maserati car, which sold for $2 million, or equivalent to Rp.25 billion. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BUSSINESS INSIDER | BBC]
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Vulcan, the most extreme racing cars ever built by Aston Martin

Aston Martin, a renowned British automotive manufacturer is ready to introduce a sports car named 'Aston Martin Vulcan' for the true limited sports car lovers at the Geneva Motor Show 2015. And the Aston Martin Vulcan is believed to be the most extreme racing cars ever built by Aston Martin.
Aston Martin Vulcan revealed with 7.0L V12, more than 800 hp. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1BRSNY1)
The sports car is based on the Aston Martin's motorsport passion and experience. Its teaser video that appeared some time ago so enthralled that displays the aerodynamic body with rear spoiler. Aston Martin Vulcan has a monocoque chassis made of carbon fiber.

Under the hood, lies a 7.0-litre V12 petrol front mid-engined that could be powered up to 800 hp. Those power channeled to the rear wheels via 6-speed sequential shift gearbox. The sports car that appeared with radical design and will be made in limited number, as many as 24 units worldwide. This design entirely is the work of Aston Martin's Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman.
Left side view of Aston Martin Vulcan. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1BRSNY1)
Comprising cutting edge engineering including that sourced from the brand’s successful GT racing campaign, the car features a carbon fibre monocoque and body constructed by Aston Martin’s long-term specialist body engineering and manufacturing partner Multimatic.
Dashboard view of Aston Martin Vulcan. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1BRSNY1)
Cars made specifically as a race car, the Aston Martin pinned 19" wheels and wrapped in Michelin 345/30 tyres (in front and rear). The wheels were then juxtaposed with the Brembo's high-performance brakes with diameter 380 mm disc at the front and 360 mm at the rear.
Rear side view of Aston Martin Vulcan. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1BRSNY1)
Standard features of the suspension with anti-dive geometry equipped Multimatic's Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve (DSSV) with front and rear dampers, and adjustable anti-lock braking, traction control and variable.
A number of high-performance components of the Aston Martin Vantage S and the One-77 and also the Vantage GT4 race car fitted on the Aston Martin Vulcan. So that no doubt its abilities and Aston Marton claimed that the Vulcan complies with all FIA's safety race regulations.
"Taking the extensive learning from our various successful racing programmes and applying it to this exceptional track car for customers has been an exciting and sometimes challenging task for the team here at Gaydon. Our deep and broad motorsport experience, allied to our renowned road car expertise, has allowed us to make the Aston Martin Vulcan the absolutely compelling proposition it is today." said Aston Martin's Director of Special Projects and Motorsport, David King. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ASTON MARTIN | AUTOBLOG]
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The Spherical-wheeled motorcycle

It's not unusual anymore when the progress of a technology raises many unique innovations and strange that you never even thought before.
A group of students from the Charles W Davidson College Of Engineering at San Jose State University are working on an omnidirectional, self-balancing SDS electric motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AEkYtp)
One is the work of a group of students from San Jose State University that make wheel technology with a rounded shape, replacing the conventional wheel. The project they call the Spherical Drive electric motorcycle.
Final rendering of the SDS electric motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AEkYtp)
Its spherical wheel is composed of carbon fiber and fiberglass wrapped with rubber coating industry. As a driver, this motorcycle utilize the frictional forces generated by three electric motors are available to him.
The initial aim is to get the vehicle stable and in control at speeds up to about 10 mph but the designers say that, in theory at least, it could zoom up to 60 mph. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AEkYtp)
However, not without obstacles, this spherical wheel technology is recognized by its creator is still problematic in the stability and balancing. Therefore, now the students are still developing gyro-accelerometer technology has a computerized ability to balance and move this concept motorcycle. We awaited the results later..
The SDS electric motorcycle that rides on spheres instead of wheels and features self-balancing technology. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AEkYtp)
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GIZMAG]
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Friday, February 27, 2015

Regera and Agera RS go to Geneva

Koenigsegg, Swedish super car manufacturer announced plans to introduce two new supercar at the Geneva Motor Show, which begins in early March. The first model to be launched called Regera. It is a high-performance car and called 'Megacar' with carrying large engine capacity that could spewed 1,341 hp of power.
The first Koenigsegg megacar is One:1, which produced limited only six units for the whole world. Regera also will be a limited production model by Koenigsegg are reserved for the fast car collector.
The first Koenigsegg Megacar is One:1 hypercar. (Picture from: http://www.motorauthority.com/)
The second model to be introduced is the evolution of the Agera with additional RS name. RS Agera will be armed with a capacity of 5.0 liter V8 engine plus double turbocharged. The machine is capable of spraying power more than 1,100 hp with 885 lb-ft of torque, acceleration performance 0-100 kph less than 2.9 seconds.
2013 Koenigsegg Agera R. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1rCCgju)
The plan, Regera and Agera RS will be first sold in the United States, as the Koenigsegg main market. As is known last year Christian von Koenigsegg, the owner of Koenigsegg already announced the plans to expansion the company's dealer network in the United States and introduce at least one new, fully street-legal model. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KOENIGSEGG | LEFTLANENEWS
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10 Great Art-Deco Cars (Part-2)

The art deco era, spanning over two decades, influenced design internationally — and vehicles were beneficiaries of this arty approach to industry.

So much of what was built in the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s now only exists in the hallowed halls of museums and collectors’ garages as we drool upon this glorious motoring past.

Here are the 2nd list of 10 beautiful art-deco cars: 

6. 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic 
Touted as the most beautiful car ever made, the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic also happens to be one of the priciest cars ever sold at auction. Only two SCs were built and horsepower was bumped up from 175 to 200 via a supercharger. Its iconic design that takes Art Deco curvature to beautiful extremes is the real treasure, though.
1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1DkECuK)
Three Atlantics were ever conceived, and only two remain blessing the streets and world's most prestigious concours. The third was tragically totaled in a fatal train collision in 1955. The most well known one is all black and owned by famous car collector and fashion designer Ralph Lauren. The Bugatti Atlantic is THE most expensive car in the world.

7. 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia Streamliner
Using a modified Hispano-Suiza H6B chassis, aviator and race car driver Andre Dubonnet commissioned this singular example of the Dubonnet Xenia Streamliner.
1938 Saoutchik Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia Streamliner. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1DkECuK)
The long tapering design is evocative of aircraft of the same era and sports some rather unique parallel opening doors that move backward along the body of the car. The Dubbonet family was able to fund this expensive effort due in large part to their successful cognac business. Who says drinking and driving is a bad combo? 

8. 1938 Phantom Corsair
The Corsair was a a prototype designed by Rust Heinz of the Bonham & Schwartz coach building company in Pasadena, California. It was a six-passenger coupe with looks and features that made it completely ahead its time. Instead of generic door handles, it could be open with the push of a button and also had the ability to indicate when a door was ajar by either flashing lights or turning the radio on.
1938 Phantom Corsair. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1DkEE5U)
In pure art deco anger, the Corsair was both svelte and ferocious. The Phantom Corsair was designed by Rust Heinz of the H.J. Heinz fortune. As futuristic as things got back in then, the Phantom Corsair really looks like a film noir armored car with its shrouded wheels and smooth but menacing grille. The doors operated with electric pushbuttons instead of door handles, making it even more streamlined in appearance.

As long as the car was, the more shocking dimension was the 6″+ width that could accomodate four people in the front row, one to the left of the driver. Too bad this car never saw production since Rust Heinz died prematurely in a car accident in 1939. Guess he should’ve stuck with condiments. 

9. 1939 Rolls-Royce Labourdette Vutotal Cabriolet
This ridiculous example of opulence at its absolute best is a Phantom III rebodied and customized to the max by French coachbuilder Labourdette of Paris. It was commissioned by the eccentric Louis Ritter, who Labourdette spared no expense during the build. 
1939 Rolls-Royce Labourdette Vutotal Cabriolet. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1DkEE5U)
The massive body alone cost $44,000 (in today's money that's more than $450,000). The car with its original Hooper Sedanca de Ville was already world-renowned, making appearances at motor shows across Europe. It was then shipped over the pond for the 1939 New York World's Fair. Then in 1947, Mr. Ritter bought it and boldly let Labourdette have their way with it to create a machine unlike anything else.

10. 1948 Timbs Buick Streamliner
At the tail end of the Art Deco Era, a mechanical engineer named Norman E. Timbs designed and built this sleek number with mostly aluminum on top of a steel chassis. At a cost of $10,000, the Streamliner took more than two years to build.
1948 Timbs Buick Streamliner. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1DkECuK)
The slick aerofoil shape and Buick Super 8 engine allowed the Streamliner to hit 120 mph, pretty quick for its day. The design was actually very simple, free of any gaudy, over-designed adornment. To keep the shape clean, no doors were cut out of the body. You simply stepped out of the cabin onto the protected part of the fender. This made it a bit difficult to show any degree of chivalry on your date. “Get out, yourself”. (Back to previous part). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GEAR PATROL | COMPLEX]
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