~New BEAST~ If we could choose, this should have been born more sooner, but what can we do if the situation and conditions don't allow it. Never mind, Volkswagen has confirmed that it will introduce the Golf R333 Limited Edition with a very aggressive appearance at the end of this month.
The Volkswagen Golf R333 Limited Edition would be released in the end of May, 2023. (Picture from: Carvaganza)
Reportedly, this hot hatch will be supported by an abundant aero kit and the use of parts with special racing specifications. Even its presence is predicted would be surpassed to the Golf R20 due to it has a maximum power of 333 PS or the equivalent of 331 hp.
The Wolfsburg-based manufacturer's plan for presenting the fiercest Golf is revealed in a video showing a yellow hot hatch with a sporty appearance. One of the highlights is the use of 19-inch black Estoril wheels and a set of cross-drilled brakes inside.
The Volkswagen Golf R333 Limited Edition will be supported by an abundant aero kit and the use of parts with special racing specifications. (Picture from: Carvaganza)
In addition, at the stern there are two Akrapovic exhaust tips which give the Golf R333 a thicker sporty impression. Meanwhile, the number 333 is affixed to the side of the vehicle and refers to the power generated by the 333 PS engine mounted into it.
The number 333 is affixed to the side of the vehicle and refers to the power generated by the 333 PS engine mounted into it. (Picture from: Carvaganza)
In appearance, the Golf R333 Limited is similar to the Golf R Performance model that was introduced back in 2017. The similarity lies in the use of a performance package on the exterior and an increase in engine performance that uses the base of the Golf Mk 7.5. Apart from that, the Golf R333 is also expected to make adjustments to the suspension performance so that it is more adapted to racing needs.
There are four Akrapovic exhaust tips at the stern which give the VW Golf R333 Limited Edition a thicker sporty impression. (Picture from: Autocar)
Meanwhile, officially this German manufacturer not released yet the mechanical heart specifications that will be used on the R333. But most likely it will return to use a 4-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2.0 liters with turbocharged injection. In addition, several sources also predict that the Golf R333 Limited will use an all-wheel drive system coupled with launch control.
The Volkswagen Golf R333 Limited is similar to this Golf R Performance model that was introduced back in 2017. (Picture from: Autocar)
Furthermore the package that is paired with the Golf R333 Limited is also expected to provide increased performance, one of which is the maximum speed which was previously at 250 kph which is even higher. In addition, thanks to engine improvements and the use of a massive aero kit, the Golf R333 can accelerate from 0-100 kph in less than 4.7 seconds. This performance figure is superior to a standard Golf R which has a maximum power of 315 hp which was prior released several years ago.
The similarity lies in the use of a performance package on the exterior and an increase in engine performance that uses the base of the Golf Mk 7.5. (Picture from: Autocar)
As quoted from Motor1, Volkswagen had stated that it will release a special variant based on existing models in 2024. This could be an indication that R333 Limited is what the manufacturer intended. However, there are also predictions that the Golf R333 Limited will be priced quite high. It could be reason is that last year's standard Golf R20 model was sold for around € 60,000 or almost Rp. 1 billions.
Apart from that, currently the German automotive giant had ensured that the Golf R333 Limited dubbed as the most fiercest VW Golf ever will be officially introduced to the public on May 31, 2023. So make sure you won't miss it. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VOLKSWAGEN | AUTOCAR | AUTOBLOG | ID.MOTOR1 ]
~Unique ONES~ At the annual automotive event the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2023 which is currently taking place in the beautiful resort area on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, Ken Okuyama, a world famous automotive designer from Japan who was previously known as the designer of the Ferrari Enzo, is again displaying automotive works the newest one is titled Kode61 Birdcage.
The Kode61 Birdcage by Ken Okayama Design has debuted at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2023. (Picture from: TopGear)
As quoted from Top Gear, this roadster made by Ken Okuyama to pay homage to the figure of the legendary racing car made by Maserati, one of the Italian automotive manufacturers in the 2000s named the Maserati MC12. Even Ken Okayama noted for the second time to get involve with the figure of a unique car that bears the name 'Birdcage'. Previously in 2005 he also took part as Pininfarina's team leader in designing the Maserati MC12 Birdcage 75th Pininfarina.
The Ken Okuyama Design's Kode61 Birdcage built to pay homage to the Maserati MC12 known as the fastest car ever made by Maserati during 2004-2005. (Picture from: Motor1)
As quoted from Supercar Nostalgia, it is a sports coupe with a unique concept that takes inspiration from the design of the legendary Maserati MC12 car, built based on the Ferrari Enzo to commemorate Pininfarina's 75th Anniversary at that time and made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2005.
Ken Okayama noted for the second time to get involve with the figure of a unique car that bears the name 'Birdcage,' as the first was the Maserati MC12 Birdcage 75th Pininfarina of 2005. (Picture from: Wikipedia)
Even though it bears the same name, the car that is currently ones made by Ken Okayama Design which carries a type of roofless roadster which at first glance looks like the Mach 5 racing car in an old cartoon tv-series titled Speed Racer and also the Maserati Tipo 61 racing car which was produced between 1959 until 1961.
The Kode61 Birdcage by Ken Okayama Design has a quite unique design because it looks like a bird's head with a small windshield to protect the driver and passengers. (Picture from: TopGear)
Reportedly, the Kode61 Birdcage of Ken Okayama Design will be produced in limited numbers. However, it is not stated how much will be distributed to lucky consumers. As you can see, this unique concept car has a quite unique design because it looks like a bird's head with a small windshield to protect the driver and passengers.
The Kode61 Birdcage by Ken Okayama Design also featured with a large grille under the beak blends nicely with the thin headlights in front. (Picture from: TopGear)
Furthermore, there is a large grille under the beak blends nicely with the thin headlights in front. The body is plated in three colors, where the dominant white color combined with dark blue divides the muzzle to the rear end in the form of a line. While the lower part, including the grille and wheels, is made black so that the two colors above stand out. Meanwhile the legs are wearing 3 spoke wheels with an aggressive design which immediately reminds us of the Maserati MC20 supercar.
The Kode 61 Birdcage's cabin area looks filled with aluminum material, which not only makes the car lighter, but is also able to give a retro feel that matches the feel of old racing cars. (Picture from: TopGear)
The stern also gets no less attractive touches, in which Ken Okayama seemed to plant another face behind. The use of a super thin stop lamp is an interesting accent. The eyes themselves didn't come from the lighting sector, but the opening above it as an outlet for air circulation. The middle part is installed dual exhaust, right on the blue screen line. Like the face, the buttocks area is made sharp with the addition of a diffuser.
The stern of the Kode61 Birdcage also gets no less attractive touches with a super thin stop lamp is an interesting accent. (Picture from: TopGear)
As for the cabin area, it looks filled with aluminum material, the use of which not only makes the car lighter, but is also able to give a retro feel that matches the feel of old racing cars. Not only that, the weight of this car is lighter because it uses bucket seats made of carbon fiber covered in leather and suede, then multi-point seat belts are attached. And the dashboard is filled with various feature buttons with the main focus on the analog-style instrument panel.
The middle part is installed dual exhaust, right on the blue screen line. (Picture from: TopGear)
Unfortunately, Ken Okayama hasn't revealed the mechanical heart that drives his unique roadster. As we can see from the appearance, we can be sure that this car uses a conventional combustion engine, because of its profile has the gas intake and exhaust channels. Because it is intended to be a tribute to a Maserati car, it is possible that Ken Okayama will used the engine including the chassis and transmission system also from the Italian manufacturer.
Later the car will be produced at the Yamagata factory in Japan. About the price until now is still in a big question mark. It is predicted that the price will reach millions of dollars, considering that the Kode 57, the previous supercar made by Ken Okayama, has now touched the numbers of $ 2.5 million. Moreover if you make it based on the Maserati MC12.💪 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KEN OKAYAMA DESIGN | TOPGEAR | SUPERCARNOSTALGIA | MOTOR1 ]
~Do It Yourself~ As today we're living in sophisticated era, it seems that almost nothing is impossible for us to do. This also applies for those of you automotive enthusiasts who harbor a desire to own a dream supercar.
Rendering image of the Factory Five Racing F9R (track-only version) featured with a track-only nose in front as well a large rear wing. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
If in the past we had to prepare hundreds of thousands of dollars to be able to own a supercar, and now we're already possible to assembly a supercar by ourselves in our own garage at a much more affordable cost. Just take a look at the car picture above, that is not aFerrari supercar, nor a Lamborghini, or even premium ones made by another well-known brands.
Rendering image of Factory Five Racing F9 (street-legal version) with a large rear wing by Factory
Five Racing. (Picture from: JournalClassicCars)
This is the Factory Five F9R with a large rear wing available in a complete kit car package for you, thus allowing you to assemble it by yourself. So why spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new supercar when you can build one yourself for a fraction of the cost?
The Factory Five F9 chassis with a V12 engine at the 2019 SEMA Show in November. (Picture from: JournalClassicCars)
Its maker is a Massachusetts-based automotive company named Factory Five Racing, that has previously been known for its AC Cobra and its DIY hot rod-style kits. Why called it F9R (R for Racing) because the supercar model featured with a track-only nose in front, not only that then the F9 its street legal version would be revealed soon, but apart from that what do you think of the look? Very wild right?
The Factory Five F9 prototype built by an American custom builder named Erik Treves at his workshop in Alabama. (Picture from: FactoryFive)
The bodywork is said to be designed by Phil Frank, who was previously known as the designer of the Saleen S7, and will apparently only be made of carbon fiber. While the chassis will be able to carry a scary 9.5 liter V12 engine, and is claimed to be capable of producing around 750 bhp of power and 950 Nm of torque.
The Factory Five F9 prototype is powered by a 9.5L LS engine in a V12 configuration and has body is 100% carbon fiber over Factory Five’s trademark tube steel space-frame. (Picture from: FactoryFive)
The result is the fastest supercar ever made from private garage with weighs under 1,100 kg. If you're feeling apprehensive and fearful about those engine performance numbers, don't worry Factory Five also said that they will be provided the smaller block of V8 engines of Ford and General Motors that could be mounted there immediately.
At the time (in 2019) production was expected to start late 2020 or even early 2021, but Factory Five says it hopes to produce a ready prototype by spring or summer 2022. That's all we know so far, and for the price, it is not revealed yet. If you consider yourself to be a good mechanic, this could be a good bargain for you.😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FACTORY FIVE | JOURNAL.CLASSICCARS ]
~OLD-School~ Once upon a time we were amazed when we saw a picture of an old truck posted on the Twitter timeline of QuirkyRides. Then we remembered that we had found and seen one of these kind of classic trucks milling around on the streets in Bandung where I live now, and also being covered by the automotive media Otomotifnet back in 2017. That's why we wrote and posted it this time.
Did you know if this old-school Tempo Matador truck currently is one of the rare vehicles in the world, and left less 10 units to this day. (Picture from: the Twitter timeline of QuirkyRides)
The classic truck in question above is the Tempo Matador, an old-school lazy-face truck made by a defunc German automotive manufacturer and powered by a Volkswagen drivetrain. Did you know if this classic truck currently is one of the rare vehicle species in the world, even said to be one of the most sought after items by the automotive collectors.
The Tempo Matador is a 1-ton class light truck was popular in Europe back in the 1940s to 1950s, is produced by Hamburg-based Vidal & Sohn Tempo-Werk in partnership with Volkswagen as the engine supplier. (Picture from: Oldbug)
As quoted of Otomotifnet, the 1-ton class light truck was popular in Europe back in the 1940s to 1950s, is produced by Hamburg-based Vidal & Sohn Tempo-Werk in partnership with Volkswagen as the engine supplier. As quoted from AirCooledSyndicate, the Tempo Matador was designed by Dietrich Bergst, who had worked for the company since 1930. Bergst immediately modernized the company's vehicle lineup. The result was the Tempo Matador which was officially introduced to the public in 1949.
1951 Tempo Matador truck while on its daily routine to deliver bottled mineral waters to customers in Bandung. (Picture from: Otomotifnet)
In many ways the Matador was very different from its predecessors. It featured a front-mounted cabin and was powered by a 1,131 cc four-cylinder Volkswagen boxer engine which was mounted under the seat and powered the front wheels via a Volkswagen gearbox. However, it still features the same tube chassis and floating axles from Hanseat and the cabin retains the Spartan wood floors and fittings.
1951 Tempo Matador truck unit had found in Bandung, belongs to Terror Garage workshop in Bandung. (Picture from: Otomotifnet)
As quoted from Oldbug, from around 1,300 units of the Tempo Matador managed to leave its factory in Hamburg, Germany, less than ten units of this unique truck have survived to this day. One of the old-school trucks made in 1951 which known has existed to this day belongs to Terror Garage in Bandung.
1951 Tempo Matador truck unit found in Bandung featured with the steering wheel is positioned in the middle. (Picture from: Otomotifnet)
This Bandung-based VW specialist workshop can be said to be lucky because they managed to get one unit of the classic Tempo Matador truck in quite good condition. This also proven that the German-made classic commercial vehicles once roamed far to Indonesia, particularly in
Jakarta and Bandung, not only in the pick-up model, but also a minibus model. Here's the proof, a delivery van of Tempo Matador 1400 had been found on Belitung Island, and now already belongs to an automotive enthusiast in Jakarta.
1952 Tempo Matador 1400 unit had found in Belitung Island, and already belongs to an automotive enthusiast in Jakarta now. (Picture from: AirCooledSyndicate)
Uniquely, on the Tempo Matador truck unit found in Bandung featured with the steering wheel is positioned in the middle, so making it possible to fit up to three passengers including the driver in front. Not only that this old-school truck has a somewhat unique appearance with two wipers
installed above the windshield split in half, coupled with two round headlights that seem to express one lazy face in there. For your info, this such a kind of truck was the first ones to introduce a front-wheel drive layout.
1952 Tempo Matador 1400 unit while sat on display at the 2022 Jogjakarta Rame Volkswagen (Jogjakarta's Volkswagen Crowded) held in September 2022. (Picture from: AirCooledSyndicate)
The old school impression is increasingly felt on the figure of this old commercial vehicle with its unique suicide-door styles as access to the cabin. Furthermore the Tempo Matador classic truck uses an independent suspension with transverse leaf springs, known as independent mono-leaf springs, while the rear suspension is a rigid axle system with conch springs.
Hmm, do anyone of you have such rare old-school trucks like this? Though, it's an old-school, it can still generate a lot of money for you if there are collectors who are interested to trade it with a suitcase full of dollar bills.😉 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | QUIRKYRIDES | OLDBUG | AIRCOOLEDSYNDICATE ]
~HOT Rumours~ It hasn't been long since it was unveiled to the public for the first time last year, but Hyundai is again rumored to be announcing its plans to launch a production version of the Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept later this month as a tribute to the historic Hyundai Pony Coupe. Is it possible happened?😲
Rumoured that Hyundai's bonkers N Vision 74 Concept would go into production Lines. (Picture from: Carscoops)
As quoted from the Hyundai official website, that the Hyundai N Vision 74, which debuted last December is considered to be a "rolling laboratory" and used to try out various features and technologies. The manufacturer even states that the N Vision 74 is its high-performance electric hybrid vehicle that spans Hyundai's past, present and future.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept offers a combination of retro style with a futuristic Cyberpunk look and is fueled by combining of the battery power with hydrogen fuel cells. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)
This happened not only because of its epic appearance, but because the N Vision 74 seemed very promising to present a new era of EV performance that really had character and power. It's just that the Hyundai N Vision 74
is a complicated hybrid car that doesn't use a conventional combustion
engine. Instead, it uses an unusual combination of hydrogen fuel cells
and battery power.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept is carrying forward the bold spirit of the Pony Coupe Concept into a futuristic design that realizes the dream of the company to create Korea’s first sports car. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)
The car has a pair of rear-mounted motors that produce 671 horsepower (500 kilowatts) and 664 lbs-ft (900 Newton-meters) of torque. With
a fully charged 62.4 kWh battery and only 4.2 kilograms of hydrogen,
the concept is capable of a range of more than 373 miles (600
kilometers). This highly intriguing concept promises to accelerate from a
standstill in four seconds to 60 mph (96 kph) and reach speeds in
excess of 155 mph (250 kph).
The
Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept design's inspirated by an old-school
Hyundai concept car called the Hyundai Pony which was launched for the
first time to the public in the 1974. (Picture from: RobbReport)
However, it seems that automotive enthusiasts prefer a good combustion engine to be embedded in this Hyundai concept car if it go into production lines someday. And somehow this seems to follow by the manufacturer when the Hyundai N Vision 74 was unveiled, the South Korean automaker said its engineers were looking for ways to add a front motor for more power and better performance.
Turn out the Hyundai's bonkers N Vision 74 Concept had already exhibited at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023 and not heading for production line. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Again the question is whether this would be possible happen. Instead, it could be this is just speculative guesses. But that's for sure, this N Vision 74 concept had already exhibited at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este this year and not heading for production lines, as we've cited from Carscoops.
The 1974 Pony Coupe Concept (in pictured the car posed along with the Hyundai's top brasses and Giorgetto Giugiaro) is recreated by its original designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio of GFG Style design house. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Even as reported by Money Today a South Korean media, Hyundai is planning a "Pony Day" event at its Seoul design studio on May 27, 2023 to celebrate Hyundai's first mass-produced legendary car, the Hyundai Pony back in the 1974. As we could be seen also on the South Korean manufacturer announcement via the Twitter timeline as follow.
Back in the 70s, an ambitious designer sketched out the most mesmerizing car you’ve never seen – the #Hyundai#PonyCoupeConcept. It paved the way for progress, influencing our own vision of the future and ultimately inspiring the famous #NVision74 concept.#HyundaiPONYpic.twitter.com/WeenU0anhW
At the said "Pony Day" event, Hyundai is expected to reveal a refurbished version of the original Pony Coupe Concept done by original designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio of GFG Style design house. At the time, the design sketches would drawn how the car might evolve from 1974 to making its debut at the 2022 Turin Auto Show.
However, everything doesn't necessarily stop here, Hyundai recently again released new news that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Series is said to be one of its new EV performance is preparing for its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2023. Wow, this South Korean manufacturer must have been very busy this year.😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HYUNDAI | MONEY TODAY | CARSCOOPS | ROBBREPORT | ID.MOTOR1]
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~Rare ONES~ Those of us who are always intrigued when we see uniquely shaped cars, this might be the one with the most jaw-dropping ones we've ever seen. How could it be, under normal circumstances shapes of the Citroën-made cars were already unique, let alone this one. To be honest, at first we also never thought that this unique car was wearing the French automaker' badge when started its lifes.
This is the rarest and unique variations ever built in 1959 based on the Citroën 2CV back named the Mismaque Squal. (Picture from: Citroenvie)
And what We presented here was the aferomentioned car above the Mismaque Squal, and known as one of the rarest and unique Citroën 2CV variations. This unique-shaped car was originally a design study car made by a young French engineer named Guy Mismaque.
The Mismaque Squal was originally a design study car made by a young French engineer named Guy Mismaque. (Picture from: Citroenvie)
As quoted from Citroenvie, Guy Mismaque previously worked for Buggati before deciding to create his own brand and cars in 1955, as did several of his French colleagues, Jean Rédélé (Alpine), René Bonnet (DB). At the time he was inspired to create an attractive and economical automobile that
could compete with other small-engined, popular automobiles such as the Citroën 2CV.
The Mismaque Squal prototype has fiberglass bodywork built on a tubular chassis, and powered by the Citroën 2CV drivetrain, while its creations taken over three years. (Picture from: Citroenvie)
At first glance the French-made low-slung and aerodynamic sports car had styling inspired by the Alfa Romeo Berlina Aerodinamica Tecnica (B.A.T.) concept vehicles, designed by Franco Scaglione and built by Alfa Romeo in collaboration with the Italian coachbuilder Bertone. There're three examples were built, with the first being the BAT 5 created in 1953, followed by the BAT 7 in 1954, and finally the BAT 9 in 1955.
This Mismaque Squal prototype has a weight only 350 kg (772 lbs) is quite small, much lower and shorter than its donor Citroën 2CV. (Picture from: Citroenvie)
It's no wonder many say that the Mismaque Squal prototype (Squal meaning 'Shark' in French) as the French BAT. This unique shaped car has fiberglass bodywork built on a tubular chassis, and powered by the Citroën 2CV drivetrain, while its creations taken over three years.
At rear, the Mismaque Squal prototype has a pair of unique tailfins that bear a resemblance to three Alfa Romeo BAT concepts. (Picture from: Citroenvie)
In appearance, the car weighing only 350 kg (772 lbs) is quite small, much lower and shorter than the 2CV, and is believed to be capable of running up to a top speed of 120 kph (80 mph). And the most distinctive shape of the Mismaque Squal prototype as seen at the rear where there is a pair of unique tailfins that bear a resemblance to three Alfa Romeo BATconcepts.
The car designer Guy Mismaque posed along with his son in front of his-designed car back in the 2021. (Picture from: Citroenvie)
The first Mismaque Squal prototype completed in 1959 and made its debut at the Paris Motor Show 1960 wearing the same orange paint scheme as the 1959 Citroën DS. As quoted from Citroenvie, there're 9 chassis were completed, while at least 3 cars were assembled, and 2 of the cars were based on Citroën 2CV drivetrains.
The Mismaque Squal prototype while sat on display at the 2022 edition of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. (Picture from: ConceptCarrz)
Still from the same source, designer Guy Mismaque, who was around 85 years old in 2021 (by now he is 87 years old), still looks fit and actively assists in the restoration process of a unique survivor of this model built based on the chassis 9C in his workshop. After completion, the car has been sold to a collector in New York City. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CITROENVIE | CONCEPTCARZ ]
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As quoted from Motor1, Volkswagen had stated that it will release a special variant based on existing models in 2024. This could be an indication that R333 Limited is what the manufacturer intended. However, there are also predictions that the Golf R333 Limited will be priced quite high. It could be reason is that last year's standard Golf R20 model was sold for around € 60,000 or almost Rp. 1 billions. 
