As we have discussed in the previous article (here), the hypercar of collaboration result between Aston Martin, Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Adrian Newey, previously known as the codename 'AM-RB 003,' is now officially named Aston Martin Valhalla.
Valhalla or the Viking warrior’s paradise was taken as the official name for Aston Martin AM-RB 003 hypercar. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ITZ9gL)
The 'Valhalla' name was taken from ancient Nordic mythology for the Viking warrior’s paradise, as well as joins a legacy of Aston Martin models with names starting with the letter 'V,' which also includes V8, Vantage, Virage, Vanquish, Vulcan, Valkyrie and the Volante designation for convertible models.
Aston Martin Valhalla or previously known as 'Project 003' aka AM-RB 003 concept car shown at the 2019 Geneva Motor show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2TKBG96)
"The Aston Martin model names always attract a lot of attention. They do it because they always capture emotions or tell a story," said Andy Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda Group.
Valhalla will use a newly-developed in-house hybrid turbo V6 engine which are claimed to be capable of spraying up to 1,000 horsepower. That means the car will indirectly become an All Wheel Drive driven car. The engine used is different from the engine used by the Valkyrie which uses a 6.5 liter naturally aspirated V12 engine.
Only 500 unit of Aston Martin Valhalla will be made and used a newly-developed in-house hybrid turbo V6 engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2TKBG96)
Not up to that, Valhalla also has a fairly light weight, which is no more than 1,350 kg. This figure is obtained thanks to the use of light materials, such as using a monocoque chassis made of carbon fiber material. If so, this car only takes 2.5 seconds, to accelerate from rest to 100 km/h and will be able to reach topspeed up to 350 km/hr.
As quoted from Jalopnik, Valhalla will be joined as one of the British famous 007's spy agent vehicles in his still-untitled 25th movie. If true, the Valhalla appearance follows in the footsteps of its predecessor Aston Martin V8 Vantage which is also one of the vehicles used by James Bond in 1987's The Living Daylights.
According to an official report of Aston Martin website on Wednesday, these hypercar will be produced in limited numbers, which is only 500 units. And for those of you who are interested in having it, chances are that this British hypercar will be sold at nearly $2 million. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ASTON MARTIN | JALOPNIK | CARSCOOPS]
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The combination of autonomous technology plus electric powered vehicles opens up the possibility of creating unique features that might not have been thought of before. This can be seen in the unique concept car called Honda Onsen.
You can relax while hot water soaking in these Honda Onsen concept car cabin. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZxXgNo)
This concept car is a creative work of a South Korean automotive designer named Hanbeom Lee who seems to be inspired by hot spring baths in Japan which also happens to be called Onsen.
In dimensions, the concept car is actually a relatively small city car. The car concept has a size just a little bigger than Volkswagen Golf. Even so, the embedding of an electrically powered drive system that has minimal components makes the cabin space more spacious. Full autonomous driving technology also makes the car unnecessary the human intervention to operate it when used.
The progress of autonomous technology which is increasingly progressing itself is projected to make people have enough free time when traveling. It
seem Hanbeom Lee think that among those free times, the one that
definitely attracts the car passengers is the hot bath and the Onsen
design facilitates that desire.
Key technology/structure study of Honda Onsen concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZxXgNo)
The car design consists of two partitions with two seats facing each other. Cylindrical cell-shaped rear partition with 'gimbal technology' which makes it completely sealed from the front row seats and able to accommodate water in certain volume.
By simply pressing the button, hot water can flow out to a certain maximum extent. With this capability, the car passengers who want to relax on their long trips or got badly traffic jammed, they can move to the rear row seats for hot showers. And while on those activity can do it alone or together with a partner.
Honda Onsen concept is a kind of sharing car that can be used in Beppu, the world's largest hot spring recreation city. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZxXgNo)
Unfortunately, it was not explained whether Honda would consider realizing this Honda Onsen later. Well, do not be too hopeful, because until now there's no Honda's official statement about this concept car, moreover about time when the car will be realized.
Surely the idea of taking a hot bath while on traveling is quite an interesting thing. Especially in the countries that have a long distances traveling tradition by using vehicles or can be used as the on-line sharing vehicles to transport tourists toward the recreation areas. Look Valhalla.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BEHANCE | CARSCOOPS]
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Bentley is known as one of British luxury car manufacturers. And all the vehicles from those manufacturer are known as luxury cars, so they are scarce modified to the extreme. But in Russia, there's a Bentley Continental GT is modified in extreme ways by using the track chains like a tank.
The figure of Bentley Continental GT luxury car after changed to be a tank and given a name of Bentley Ultratank. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XkahN3)
As qouted of Carscoops, some time ago in YouTube of AcademeG channel which shared several videos of the modifying process of the Bentley Continental GT, which was fitted with track chains, and being tested on an off-road terrain.
Turns
out, the modifier was not change the suspension or given more bigger tires, but
removed all of those components and replaced them with track chains like
military tanks. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XkahN3)
Yes, in the hands of an unknown Russian modifier, who has made an unusual modification process on the figure of the Bentley Continental GT, which is turning it into an extraordinary vehicle like a tank.
Reportedly, the car used as the base material was purchased in a used condition with standard specifications of the Bentley Continental GT uses a twin-turbo 6-litre W12 engine.
Turns out, they was not change the suspension or given more bigger tires, but removed all of those components and replaced them with track chains like military tanks. This modification process also changed its engine parts. The default engine has been swaped with a Toyota Crown 4.3-litre V8 engine which is paired with an automatic transmission system.
Now each side of the modified result car which then given a name Bentley Ultratank has 4 independent suspensions paired with track chains. However, the Ultratank is still capable of issuing a capable performance. This extreme modification makes the car capable of passing various steep slopes from off-road terrain that ordinary sedans cannot traverse, even the SUVs as well.
It turns out that those extreme modification of the Bentley Continental G figure by using track chains like a tank still looks okay. In fact, it looks even more dashing, even though it removes all the luxurious impression of Bentley car. It's cool, isn't? If 'not', You should look these unique concept car calledOnsen . *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS] Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.
The world automotive market share is enlivened by various types of cars, one of which is a sports car. Although very familiar with its name, but not many people know the ancestral figure of the sports car. The world's oldest sports car is known as the Vauxhall 'Prince Henry' Sport Torpedo which produced by Vauxhall, a British auto manufacturer in between 1911 to 1914.
Many highly regarded historians claim the Vauxhall 'Prince Henry' Sport Torpedo is the first ever sports car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WPeOYD)
As quoted from the Mirror.co.uk pages, in its time the Vauxhall Sport Torpedo was able to drive at a speed of 129 kph (80 mph). Those performance numbers are obtained from its 4-cylinder four-litre monoblock engine capable of spraying power up to 25 bhp. At that time the automotive technology was in its infancy and the average road car would be lucky to hit half of the speed produced by this car.
The Vauxhall Prince Henry Sports Torpedo was capable of a top speed of more than 129 kph (80 mph). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WPeOYD)
Perhaps because of those car's quick performance so that many highly regarded historians claiming the Prince Henry is the first ever sports car. Or in other words, it earned the moniker because it was essentially a re-bodied racing car, capable of being driven at high speeds while carrying four people and a boot-load of luggage.
The vintage car is to be sold for the first time in almost 50 years. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WPeOYD)
However, it is not known for certain availability at the beginning of production, but in the intervals of several years the availability of the ancestors of sports cars in the world has been depleting. Even today there are only seven units left and become one of very rare automotive products.
This was a time that technology in cars was in its infancy. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WPeOYD)
This car was developed by Vauxhall's engineer named Laurence Pomeroy, was given coachwork by Hoskison Ltd from Birmingham and was delivered new to the T.W. Badgery, a keen cyclist and businessman who works in the leather industry in Worcester.
The open-top Vauxhall was given coachwork by Hoskison Ltd of Birmingham and delivered new to T.W. Badgery. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WPeOYD)
Mr. Badgery ran the Vauxhall on castor oil second pressings from his leather factory and kept it until 1931, by which time the car enthusiast and his chauffeur, Witts, had clocked up an impressive 140,000 miles.
Its impressive performance was sourced from a 4-litre engine which developed 25bhp. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WPeOYD)
Then the ownership of this car turned to Laurence Pomeroy Jr, whose dad was the famous Vauxhall designer and engineer who came up with the Prince Henry and He kept it until his death in 1966.
While the last owner of the car was known as Reg Long, an engineer from Lincolnshire who bought it in 1970 and died early in 2016. During the 46 years Mr Long owned the car, it has been driven around Europe and featured in numerous books and magazine features.
And finally, the 1914 Vauxhall 'Prince Henry' Sport Tornado was auctioned by the Bonhams auction house in London, England in 2016. At that time the car that was considered very rare was offered start at a price of £500,000 or Rp.8.8 billion. And reportedly, the car had sold for £516,700 (Rp.9.4 billion). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BONHAMS | MIRROR.CO.UK]
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Gemballa, an automotive tuner company from Germany which is generally known for cranking out hot Porsches and other projects under its namesake, and reportedly is now preparing their own supercar.
Gemballa announced it while not only dropping a supercar teaser but also opens up a search for new investors. This is the first time this German company has done since 2010.
Sketch design of Gemballa's upcoming supercar. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MP19vU)
As quoted from Motor1, The company released little information about its new supercar other than a string of superlatives such as 'uncompromising,' 'radical,' 'pure,' and 'luxurious.'
Steffen Korbach, Gemballa's owner and managing director, said the car would feature an aggressive design with an engine making more than 800 horsepower. Those are bold claims.
From the teaser above, you can see the mid-engined supercar layout combined with aggressive aerodynamics and the super-sleek shape. Then there is a large air intake behind the door that slices the side of the supercar. It can be seen also massive wheel arches, whose attributes look slim.
2017 Gemballa Mirage GT was built taken base of Porsche Carrera GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Rkn64y)
Although the teaser is just a design sketch which can be said as a hint at what the possible supercar could look like. It is still unclear whether this supercar will have a pre-ordered platform or borrow it from other manufacturers such as the Porsche and its-911.
The company says its first designs will be shown to select clients soon, and that we should see a prototype in 2020. If Gemballa's timeline is correct, production for its supercar could begin in 2022 with customer deliveries following. Hopefully, we'll know more soon about how Gemballa plans to crank out more than 800 hp from the car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GEMBALLA | MOTOR1 | AUTOBLOG] Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.
In 2018, after giving birth to 99 units of Pagani Huayra supercar. And these supercar variant was declared to have entered its final production period. As a marker, the Italian manufacturer issued the latest model, namely Pagani Huayra L’Ultimo (L'Ultimo in Italian meaning "the last").
Pagani Huayra L'Ultimo is 100th and final Huayra coupe. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WGgzr0)
As quoted from the DuPont Registry, this model was built specifically for Brett David, CEO of Prestige Imports (a Pagani dealership in Miami). And the car has been delivered to Miami in July 2018.
This supercar was built as a result of an eight-month collaboration between those Modena-based manufacturer and Brett David, by using Pagani's new technology that allows clients to customize of their car in a virtual 3D realm.
Pagani Huayra L’Ultimo uses a silver-green livery that resembles the livery of Petronas Mercedes-AMG F1 racing car driven by Lewis Hamilton in 2018. There are a number of additions to distinguish it from ordinary coupes, including larger front splitters and rear wings. The inside also uses the same color, paired with white-colored seating and of course some parts made of carbon fiber.
In the mechanical part nothing changes. Meaning, this supercar still uses a Mercedes-AMG 6.0 liter V12 twin turbo engine. This machine is capable of spraying power up to 720 hp at 5,800 rpm and 1,000 Nm of torque between 2,600 to 4,200 rpm. The car's transmission uses 7-speed Xtrac sequential automated manual transmission system.
Some automotive observers said that Huayra production isn't officially over. Pagani is still building the Huayra Roadster. We also don't believe that this here is actually the last coupe that the Italian firm will build. Yes, with enough cash in hand, you'll probably able to convince Pagani to build one more Huayra coupe. Hmm, worth to try if You desperately wanna have Huayra coupe. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DUPONT REGESTRY | TOP GEAR]
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Gordon Murray is a name that is very closely related to the world of fast cars, many fast cars are produced based on his design. And now through a his-owned company named Gordon Murray Automotive, reportedly is preparing a new supercar figure which aimed to be "the last and greatest" analog supercar ever built.
T.50 Supercar by Gordon Murray Automotive. aimed to be "the last and greatest" analog supercar ever built. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KLnKqE)
As quoted from Autoblog on Thursday, June 5, 2019, Gordon Murray Design Ltd has prepared a "T.50 Supercar" to tempt fans of speed. There's a hunk of the V12 engine with a capacity 3,900 liter pinned on this supercar and claimed to have the highest rotation speed and unparalleled weight distribution.
Professor Gordon Murray, CBE, Chairman of Gordon Murray Group. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WAbmfq)
Manufacturers based in Surrey, England, believe that the Cosworth engine that will be installed in the center of this car. Its Cosworth V12 engine can scream up to 12,100 rpm, with penetrating power of up to 650 hp and 450 Nm of torque.
Those power channeled through a six-speed manual transmission system to drive rear wheels. While its driving position is like driving a land jet F1 racing car. The aerodynamic system is also designed to be able to split the wind and has never been found on a road car.
"I have no interest in carving records for top speed or acceleration. Our focus is on pure performance and driving unmatched in the supercar class - but the rest is sure to be faster," explained Professor Gordon Murray, CBE, Chairman of Gordon Murray Group.
The lightest weighting strategy for Gordon Murray T.50 uses a carbon-fiber structure and weighs only 980 kg (around 2,161 lbs). It's enough to carry two passengers in the cabin so that it still provides comfort, practicality and adequate loading of goods.
BMW’s affinity for ultra-modern design wasn’t wasted on the i8 as one of the brand’s most notorious hybrid sports cars and looks very futuristic in its standard form.
But Energy Motor Sport's "Army Edition" from EVE.RYN Garage takes the German roadster in an even more aggressive direction that's sure to turn heads.
The beastly 2019 BMW i8 'Army Edition' supercar. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XeP6Mt)
The Japanese tuning house's mod of the hybrid supercar begins with a hand-crafted black front fender and new air intakes. Aggro styling continues with a high-gloss black accent on the hood, blacked-out side mirror caps and flared wheel arches that house blingy gold rims.
Left side view of 2019 BMW i8 'Army Edition' supercar with its gorgeous 'butterfly' doors opened. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XeP6Mt)
To round out the adversarial i8, a special-designed carbon fiber diffuser and rear wing have been implemented alongside the car’s numerous aerodynamic upgrades made it in pararel to a Koenigsegg Jesko or Lamborghini Aventador looks. And the job ends with a muted coat of green paint and the brand's ENARMY watermarks.
Rear three quarter view of 2019 BMW i8 'Army Edition' supercar. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XeP6Mt)
The turbocharged three-cylinder engine and eDrive motor have been left as is with the power details as follows, its conventional engine produces power of 231 hp and 143 hp from the electric motors.
It meaning that the Beamer spew total 370 horses and will still shoot it to 60 mph in a formidable 4.2 seconds. Not bad for a ride that gets 69 miles per gallon. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ENERGY MOTOR SPORTS | MAXIM | HICONSUMPTION]
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Porsche, one of the leading automotive manufacturers from Germany, is currently entering the age of 71 years since it was first founded by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche on June 9, 1948.
Ferry Porsche (centre), his father Ferdinand Porsche (right) and Erwin Komenda (left), 1948, in front of the 356 No. 1 in Gmünd. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IcKDll)
Of course, in that time frame, the German auto giant has a long journey in producing sports cars, ranging from small scale auto manufacturer up to becoming one of the icons of sports cars in the whole world. Besides that, Porsche also has a shiny reputation in the world's car racing.
And from the many models has produced, here are 10 of the most popular cars produced by Porsche.
1. Porsche 944 Turbo
Of the many Porsches that were born to this world, the Porsche 944 Turbo model is worthy of being placed at the top as the most beautiful car ever made by Porsche. Yes, this Porsche 944 series was produced in the span of 1982-1991. And the 944 Turbo began production in 1985 up to 1991.
This model uses a 2.5L engine that is mounted in front with a rear wheel drive system. The Porsche 944 Turbo engine is capable of producing 250bhp of power and is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km per hour in less than 6 seconds. Amazingly, those time record was printed by this car in the mid 1980s!
2. Porsche 356
Porsche 356 is the first car built by Ferdinand Porsche and produced from 1948 up to 1965. This is a Porsche model with a design that can be said to be timeless model.
Dr. Porsche took the philosophy of the bee (which he designed by himself) and made a cool sports car after the second world war. Under the hood is hidden a 35bhp capacity engine capable of carrying the Porsche 356 up to speeds of 135 kilometers per hour.
3. Porsche 901
Porsche 901 is the first 911 Porsche. Then why is it called 901? Well, that's because the first batch of the real 911 was 901 until Peugeot raised an objection because it involved a trademark claimed by the French manufacturer. As is known, Peugeot registered all their product trademarks with a number '0' in the middle.
And there are only 82 units of Porsche 901 ever made and all of them are now very rare and are sought after by Porsche collectors.
4. Porsche 550 Spyder
Seeing Porsche 550 Spyder, of course our memories will immediately be carried over to the figure of James Dean (one of Hollywood handsome actors in the 1950s). Yes, behind the wheel of this car, the most popular Hollywood actor in his day died by an accident.
Porsche 550 Spyder is a legend in the car racing community. This car is faster than the Porsche 356 model as well as the first Porsche car with a mid-engine range. And the Porsche 550 Spyder is one of the most famous sports cars in the world today.
5. Porsche 914
Porsche 914 was an entry level Porsche at that time. This model also opens a new market that allows more consumers to buy the Porsche brand.
Porsche 914 uses a drive from the Volkswagen Beetle and has a sliced ??body with the Targa roof. Although its existence is not so appreciated in its time, and the car has become a favorite of fans around the world, especially those who like to take their cars to the race track every weekend.
6. Porsche 959
The Porsche 959 is undoubtedly the most powerful and most sophisticated car when it was launched in 1986. This car was produced until 1992. The Porsche 959 is a limited edition model, totaling only 345 units.
This model is equipped with a 2.85 liter 6 cylinder engine powered by 444bhp. This machine can drive up to a top speed of 319 kilometers per hour. The might of the Porsche 959 was overshadowed by the Ferrari F40 who arrived afterwards.
7. Porsche Carrera GT
Porsche Carrera GT is known as the best manual gearbox ever made. Carrera GT has a V10 configured racing engine that is installed in the middle and wrapped in a carbon body. Carrera GT is only available in the targa model.
Porsche Carrera GT is a vehicle ridden by Hollywood actor Paul Walker while having an accident and died some time ago. Carrera GT was produced between 2003 and 2007. The total production was 1,270 units. This model is produced at the Porsche factory in Leipzig, Germany.
8. Porsche RS line
Porsche RS lines can be said as the car with the best driving sensation in the world. There was nothing bad since Porsche released the RS series, starting from Porsche 3.2 Carrera RS in the 1970s up to the first Porsche GT3 RS model in the 1990s and Porsche GT2 RS (widow maker) model a decade ago and the latest Porsche GT2 and GT3 RS models.
Porsche Boxster was produced from 1996 until now. This model is also known as the Cayman, 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman. This model is produced at Porsche factories in Stuttgart (Zuffenhausen), Germany (1996-present), Uusikaupunki, Finland (Valmet, 1997-2011), and Osnabruck, Germany (2012-present).
Porsche Boxster is an entery level sports car produced by Porsche, now one of the iconic sports cars in the world. Until now, Boxster has been produced in four generations. The latest Boxster model in 2017 is equipped with a 2.5L (2,397cc) engine powered by 366PS (361bhp) with 430 Nm of torque. This car has a top speed of 290 kilometers per hour.
10. Porsche Cayenne
This is the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that can be said to save a Porsche from the brink of bankruptcy. The Cayenne began production in 2002 until now in Bratislava, Slovakia (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant) 2002-2016, Osnabruck, Germany (Volkswagen Osnabruck Plant) 2015-2017, and Bratislava, Slovakia, 2017 - until now.
The first generation of this model was produced from 2003 to 2011, the second generation (2012-2017), and the third generation (2018-present). The last generation entered the production line in 2019. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]
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