Steve McQueen's favorite classic bike now up for sale

A classic motorcycle once owned by Steve McQueen will soon be auctioned off in Las Vegas. Yes, an interesting century-old motorbike because not only once had by one of the best actors of Hollywood but also because the population is very rare.

The ex-Steve McQueen, 1914 Pope Model L Twin. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2rONlY5)

According to Ben Walker, the Bonhams global head of motorcycles, these 1914 Pope Model L Twin is a classic dream motorcycle. Regardless, it had owned by McQueen once, also from the history of this bike is one of motorcycles that was born from a pioneering periods in the American automotive history.

Left side view of 1914 Pope Model L Twin. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2nl7kc9)

Front view of 1914 Pope Model L Twin.
(Picture from: http://bit.ly/2rONlY5)

The Pope 61ci Model L motorcycles first glide in 1912 made by the Pope Manufacturing Company, founded by Colonel Albert Augustus Pope (1843-1909). At that time the motorcycles claimed to have carried the most advanced technology, by using a 1,000cc engine with OHV (overhead valve) system that allowing it to reach speeds of over 70 mph.

When other motorcycles in its era only produce 8 hp of power, in contrast to these Pope Model L Twin who are able to generate power up to 15 hp and no wonder if it can be brought speeding up to 70 mph. Then the Pope Model L 126 got updated in 1913, and was produced until 1916 and claimed to be the fastest motorcycle in the world at that time.

Rear view of 1914 Pope Model L Twin.
(Picture from: http://bit.ly/2rONlY5)

In that time this motorcycle is sold at US. $250, making the Pope Model L 61ci is one of the most expensive motorcycles of its time and only owned by the rich. It can be understand it with US. $250 at that time ordinary people are able to get one unit of the new Ford Model T car.

This bike was owned by Steve McQueen in the late 1970s after hunted by he and his close friend Bud Ekins across America. It is not clear the purpose of McQueen bought these 1914 Pope Model L 61ci bike, but later described as one of his favorite bikes.

After his death in 1980, the bike was sold privately rather than at auction like most of his other automobiles. And the motorcycle once owned by the Hollywood actor was then displayed at the Otis Chandler Museum in Oxnard, California until the last collector died, and then bought by its current owner who is not named.

As quoted of The Guardian, it predicted when auctioned these motorcycle is expected to sell for about £100,000 (approx. Rp.1.8 billion). Are you interested to have it? 

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops....*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE GUARDIAN]

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Let's meet the future electric supercar of Lamborghini!

Lamborghini brought a surprise by showing their new car named Terzo Millennio Concept sometime ago. This concept car is a supercar that has been designed for the third millennium and created in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Lamborghini Terzo Millennio Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2nmDdQH)

Lamborghini Terzo Millennio has an advanced electric powertrain, a very light structure and a very aerodynamic exterior. The advanced powertrain used consists of 4 electric motors powered by supercapacitor and energy storage devices built in body panels.

To achieve this, the car will use carbon fiber nanotubes and very thin batteries that can be made in various shapes and sandwiched between two panels. Lamborghini did not specify, but said the configuration promises a fast recharge time aided by a sophisticated kinetic energy regeneration system.

Left side view of Lamborghini Terzo Millennio Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2nmDdQH)

Given that the combination of carbon fiber and high-tech batteries has the potential to cause cracks and breaks, so to prevent it Lamborghini and MIT attempt to develop self-recoverable carbon fibers effectively.

Rear three quarter of Lamborghini Terzo Millennio Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2nmDdQH)

This is a futuristic technology that can not be realized by Lamborghini in the near future. But the Lamborghini department of research and development noted that the technology is a work in progress and some components are close to reality.

As said by Lamborghini CEO, Stefano Domenicali that Lamborghini Terzo Millennio is the dream of future generations. He further said the MIT collaboration with the Lamborghini Research department is an excellent opportunity to do what Lamborghini has done very well, re-establishing the standard of super sports cars. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEXPRESS]

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Rimac's next electric supercar will debut at 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Reportedly, Rimac's next electric supercar will emerge at the Geneva Motor Show exhibition to be held in March 2018 and also known as the continuation of their previous electric supercar with internal code called 'Concept Two'.

Rimac Concept Two teased ahead of Geneva 2018 debut. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2BAt73V)

As qouted from AutoExpress, the front of the car looks similar to that of the outgoing Concept_One, with a similar sculpted front bonnet and headlights, but a revised front grille can be seen.

Rimac is an automotive company from Croatia having a view to achieving further growth in the supercar variant, especially in plans to join Manhatan Motorcars, which will entered the automotive sales channel in the United States.

Rimac Concept_One at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Y2mY8)

According to Monica Mikac, Chief Operating Officer of Rimac the Concept_One is only produced as many as 8 units, plus 2 models of Concept S. In contrast to Concept_One, Rimac wants to build more hypercar next, with a production target of 100 cars and estimated sales of 20 units in its first year.

Rimac Concept S at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Y2na6)

The Concept_One performance will be emerge as the car with a spectacular performance. And with the presence of Concept_One which will directly become the rival of Tesla Roadster 2020, which both developed in the electric supercar class.

The Concept_One has a powertrain of 4 electric motors, with power generated reaching 1.088 hp. So as to achieve peak acceleration of 354 kph, and takes 2.5 seconds to reach speeds of 96 kpj from rest. Cruising range is also claimed to be able to reach 349 km for a single battery charge. And also it depends on how the car is driven. And reportedly also Concept_One will be pegged at US $ 980 thousand or reach Rp. 13 billion. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | EXPRESS]

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The successor to the V12-engined Ferarri tradition has been born

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta name is certainly known as Ferrari front-engined product that has the most ferocious power and continue the tradition of Ferrari V12 engine. However, the age of rival of Lamborghini Aventador supercar that has been made since 2012 is already aging, and of course the supercar manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy is certainly prepared a replacement.

2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2E7LwYM)

Therefore, the successor of the F12 was named Ferrari 812 Superfast officially launch from the city of Maranello, the location of the Prancing Horse headquarters are. It comes with a different look than the previous F12, these Ferrari 812 Superfast evolves and gets new bumpers and lights, with power reaching 800 HP and 718 Nm of torque.

Front view of 2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2E7LwYM)

The figure is obtained from the Naturally-Aspirated V12 engine with a capacity of 6.5 liters, which rises 200 cc from F12's engine. This machine will also be the last Naturally-aspirated engine from Ferrari. As a result, Ferrari 812 Superfast can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.9 seconds with a maximum speed to touch the number 340 km / hour.

Dashboard view of 2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2E7LwYM)

Rear view of 2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2E7LwYM)

Meanwhile, the transmission section gets a double automatic clutch unit with 7 speeds that have been designed to be able to switch gears in quick time. To streamline the 812 Superfast movement in cornering, Ferrari adds an electric power steering technology that accompanies the Slide Slip Control system, as well as the Virtual Short Wheelbase, so that the rear wheels of the 812 Superfast can also be cornered.

Ferrari 812 Superfast has greeted the world's automotive lovers for the first time at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Well, approximately in 2018 at the same event Ferrari will show what kind of supercar? Or perhaps You wanna see the 812's ancestor series in Here.*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR]

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Finally the cause of the collapse of Mayan civilization was revealed

The puzzle of causing the collapse of Mayan civilization slowly encountered a bright spot. Recent research reveals that social instability, war, and political crisis are the triggers. The findings are based on a radiocarbon dating test at one of the largest sites of the Mayan at Ceibal, Guatemala.

Mayan's ancient settlement at Ceibal, Guatemala. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2DzS05t)

Known, there are two eras of Mayan civilization era. The first destruction is known as classical destruction, occurring in the 9th century. The second or pre-classic destruction occurred in the 2nd century. During this time, because both collapse is still mysterious. Now, scientists find the cause of both the same.

"We found the same pattern in both cases of Mayan civilization destruction, and, this is not just a simple ruin, but it consists of a wave of destruction," said Takeshi Inomata, a researcher from the University of Arizona.

"Firstly, there was a wave of minor destruction that preceded, associated with war and some political instability, and then a major destruction in which many centers of Mayan civilization were abandoned," Inomata said.

Recovery ever had occurred, but again destroyed.

This finding is an important milestone after a decade of research. The results of this research provide a clearer picture of the process of the occurrence of destruction.

"We have reached a point when we can see the social patterns of Mayan civilization with the exact radiocarbon dating," Inomata said. The findings are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TRIBUNNEWS]

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Two-headed sedan made in Bandung

Not a little money that was poured to modify Toyota Vios Limo sedan in 2012 to be two-headed. Some time ago this car was viral when ticketed by police in Sukajadi Street, Bandung.

And the owner claimed to have predicted it and he was resigned when ticketed by the police. Roni Gunawan (71) as the car owner also claimed to spend up to Rp. 200 million to realize his crazy idea.

2 unit of Toyota Vios Limo sedans belonging to Roni Gunawan (71) which modified to become a two-headed sedan in his workshop, Babakan Cibeureum Street, Bandung. (Picture from: TribunNews)

"If the total amount of car modifications funds alone reached Rp.180 million for two cars and for two-headed car modification spent around Rp.60 million," said Roni when met at his workshop at Babakan Cibeureum Street, Bandung on Thursday, January 17, 2018.

Roni said the manufacturing process done by Gemah Ripah Taxi mechanics who is well acquainted with these Toyota Vios Limo sedan. The car modifications take up to three months.

2 unit of Toyota Vios Limo sedans belonging to Roni Gunawan (71) which modified to become a two-headed sedan in his workshop, Babakan Cibeureum Street, Bandung. (Picture from: TheSun)

"When the process of modification, engine vehicles and the interior is removed and cleaned, leaving only the car body alone, the engine was first removed to facilitate the merging of two car heads," said Roni. 

The process of making it astonishing because the car body cut is actually done manually by welding specialist mechanics. And according to him, two cars cut in the middle by way of weld and combined again by using welding.

"The combined process must be done careful so that the precision and the pieces are neat and the same height, not to the high side, for this process takes up to two months," said Roni. So, where did the idea of ​​such peculiar and unique modifications begin? Roni just call a fad only.

"At first it was fun, the idea came out in a dreamy day in the bathroom, so there are two idle cars that are not used, so they are hesitant because they were afraid to fail , after they were given time, they tried and found they could, "Roni said. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TRIBUNNEWS | THESUN ]

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