Looking at one of the most unique cars made by Ferrari

TriPosti It's no secret, almost all super cars made by Ferrari has a charm that inspires the soul. However, not everyone can afford it, and sometimes have a lot of money was not guarantee can have a Ferrari supercar. Indeed, the Italian manufacturer is famous for its supercar products made in limited production quantities. The law is the more less the production of a Ferrari model, the more expensive the price.

1966 Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale. (Picture from: Autoblog)

One of the most unique Ferrari models ever made is the Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale, made only 2 units in 1966. Not like most other supercars that have a cabin that can hold only 2 seat for 2 people. The Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale designed by one of Italian famous design houses named Pininfarina has a cabin that can load 3 seat for 3 people in it (with the driver's position was in the middle).

Fiat boss, late Gianni Agnelli behind the steering wheel of 1966 Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale. (Picture from: GiavanniAgnelli)

Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale can run fast thanks to a V12 engine with a capacity of 4.4 liters that reside right behind its unique cabin, and those engines are taken from a racing variant of Ferrari.

Rear three quarter 1966 Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale. (Picture from: Autoblog)

Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale is actually made as a concept shown for the first time at the 1966 exhibition at the Paris Motor Show. But apparently the leader of Fiat then, Gianni Agnelli fell in love with this unique car. And one unit of Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale with a metallic gray color is then sent to the Fiat headquarters in Turin.

On the outside, Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale already has a panoramic roof, thus making this car a very unique in its time. Due to these car's design was amazing, then make it become the inspiration of the Ferrari Dino model which was very popular in the era of the 1970s. *** [EKA [16072017] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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Renault Symbioz as a representation of future mobility

Unique ONES The development of the world automotive industry can be seen in the world's famous auto expo such as at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017. There, there are various of the latest car models as well as the concepts that are prominently displayed to the public.

Renault Symbioz Concept shown at Franfurt Motor Show 2017. (Picture from: CarScoops)

And one of them came from Renault, one of the French automotive manufacturers whose shown their concept car called the Renault Symbioz Concept. As Renault's future car, these French auto manufacturer offers mobility that will be connected and also can interact with homes, cities and other infrastructures.

"The way we use cars has changed. Today cars are more than just a means of transportation to connect us from one place to another. Full of technology, this is an interactive and personal space that connects passengers with other cars, as well as people and the environment around them. , "said Renault VP, Thierry Bollore, as quoted from Carscoops.

Left side view of Renault Symbioz Concept. (Picture from: CarScoops)

Besides carrying Level 4 autonomous driving abilities, where the car can be driven without the intervention of a human driver in other words you can divert your concentration from the streets. Symbioz is also a zero emission vehicle, which is supported by two fully connected electric motors.

Dashboard view of Renault Symbioz Concept. (Picture from: CarScoops)

Those two electric motors are located on the rear axle, and work together with the Renault's all-wheel steering system. So, it offers better dynamics on the streets. In terms of specifications, the prototype produces 360 kW of power and 550 Nm torque. Although the maximum power is 500 kW and 660 Nm of torque. As the results, the car concept ability to accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 6 seconds.

Right side view of Renault Symbioz Concept. (Picture from: AutoEvolution)

Meanwhile, on this prototype supporting by 72kWh battery, and the car designer stated that this car can accommodate batteries up to 100kWh. Whereas for the duration of charging, you can charge up to 80% of the battery capacity in 20 minutes and can travel more than 500 kilometers. Symbioz also provides battery charging for home use by providing additional space/modular space.

And speaking of dimensions, the Symbioz measures 4.92 m x 1.92 m x 1.44 m, with a wheelbase of 3.07 meters. It's quite large, coupled with the styling (the top is a lot of gloss), this lamp will let the light into the cabin while optimizing its exterior visibility.

Interior view of Renault Symbioz Concept. (Picture from: AutoEvolution)

Speaking of styling, the exterior has a variety of aerodynamic features, such as vertical air intakes, side wind deflectors and roof spoilers. Turning to the bottom, you will find Lidars hidden in the front lights and rear bumper, radar and ultrasound sensors behind the bodywork as well as the front camera, rear camera and lateral camera hidden on the door handles.

"Renault Symbioz is a unique project that allows us to work with planners, designers, engineers and architects. Our goal is to explore new boundaries of customer experience, technology, energy use and harmonization of designs to form a truly new global experience," added Laurens van den Acker, Renault's Corporate Design Director.

According to the French car manufacturer, to begin these concept, they plans to test an autonomous electric-powered vehicle whose design is somewhat similar to Symbioz by the end of 2017. The car testing using Multi-Sense technology, Easy Connect and Easy Drive, and will be part of Renault's medium-term plan to develop Symbioz up to 2023. *** [EKA [10102018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RENAULT | AUTOEVOLUTION | CARSCOOPS]

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Looking back at the charm of the Lamborghini Marzal classic concept car

Weird ONES At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, perhaps the Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder and Terzo Millennio are a row of Lamborghini Automobili made sports cars that most attract the attention of visitors. But that is not the only thing that is interesting in there.

1967 Lamborghini P200 Marzall among other retro-futuristic concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

There was something special about the appearance of the Lamborghini P200 Marzal concept car that was re-displayed by these Italian premium car manufacturer after being exhibited at the 1967 Geneva Motor Show. Yes, at the same event, 51 years later Marzal's looks still attracted the attention of the visitors at these international automotive event.

1967 Lamborghini P200 Marzal shown at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: CarScoops)

As reported by Carscoops, this concept car is the result of Lamborghini's collaboration with Bertone, one of the famous Italian coachbuilders in 60s to 70s and designed by Nuccio Bertone and Marcello Gandini as a vehicle capable of accommodating four passengers.

They designed Marzal with a gullwing-style door, which was mostly made of glass, although that didn't suit Ferruccio Lamborghini's taste, as he believed that a woman's legs shouldn't be there for all to see.

Interior view of 1967 Lamborghini P200 Marzal. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

Even so, its features have been likened to features in several other Lamborghini, including the Lamborghini Espada which launched in 1968. The car has many similarity ranging from the exterior, interior to the dashboard.

The Lamborghini Marzal is equipped with a 2.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine capable of producing up to 175 hp, and the engine's power is only half of the Lamborghini Miura that was coming from the same era. Those engine's power is channeled to the rear wheels through 5-speed manual transmission system.

Rear side view of 1967 Lamborghini P200 Marzal. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

Unlike other concept cars at the Geneva Motor Show, the visitors are allowed to browse the interior features, steering wheel, engine parts to the rear trunk of the Lamborghini Marzal as close as possible.

The Lamborghini concept car that is more than 50 years old is already owned by a private automotive collector who got it from an auction event in 2011 for US $2 million or around Rp.26 billion. *** [EKA [23102018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEW ATLAS | CARSCOOPS]

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The world's most expensive modified Harley Davidson motorcycle

BlueONE In the world's automotive, the word of modification is certainly like the word used daily. Modification is a thing that is very popular with automotive lovers, besides giving a cool impression on the vehicle we have, the modified vehicle is also able to make other people amaze.

Harley Davidson-Blue Edition by Bucherer 1888 dubbed as the world's most expensive modified motorcycle. (Picture from: Bucherer)

One of the motorcycle builders from Switzerland named Bündnerbike who collaborated with Bucherer (the famous Swiss watchmaker and jewelery specialist) had been modified the Harley Davidson Softail Slim S motorcycle.

What makes this motorcycle amazing is the price of the modified motorcycle that surpasses the price of the motorcycle itself! Just imagine, to modify this HD motorcycle, they spend up to US. $1.8 million or around Rp.25 billion.

Front three quarter view of Harley Davidson-Blue Edition by Bucherer 1888. (Picture from: Bucherer)

As we all knew that the HD motorbike alone in standard condition is already quite expensive, then coupled with cool modifications.

It can be ascertained that the motorcycle will appear very elegant plus an expensive sold prices as well.

Engine view of Harley Davidson-Blue Edition by Bucherer 1888. (Picture from: Ifitshipithere)

The modified Harley motorcycle was named Harley Davidson-Blue Edition. Unfortunately, many automotive observers say that these motorbikes are not suitable run on the streets and more suitable to be a millionaire's display items.

To make this one-off motorcycle, a team of eight people spent a total of 2,500 hours or approx 3 months. Because the details attached on this motorbike have a high standard of workmanship and added with a diamond sprinkling on each side.

Right side view of Harley Davidson-Blue Edition by Bucherer 1888. (Picture from: Bucherer)

The engine is lit from within by heat-resistant LEDs, giving a glittering view of the gold-plated throttle valves. But the craziest feature of all is visible from the cowhide saddle as you look down on the fuel tank. There are around 360 diamonds embedded on these motorcycle, even the bolts and some types of screws are also 24K gold plated.

Rear three quarter view of Harley Davidson-Blue Edition by Bucherer 1888. (Picture from: Bucherer)

So it is natural, if there are those who argue that this motorcycle is more suitable for display only than used on the streets, not to mention the risk of these motorbikes being targeted by criminals or other dangerous risks.

Just for info, previous title holder of the most expensive motorcycle ever made was 1951 Vincent Black Lighting which was able to sell at prices of US $929,000 at the auction conducted at Bonhams in Las Vegas. Despite having exorbitant prices, these motorbikes can still be used on the streets. (Click here, if you wanna see another expensive motorcycles.) Are you want to bring these $1.8 million motorcycle to be one of your display items in the living room?

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 [18082018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BUCHERER | TELEGRAPH]

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Here's an almost successful supercar of the 1990s

Seen Nothing Speaking about the supercars that on average are already exotic since in the concept stages so that they are always able to attract public attention, however, many of them after finished to be produced are not successful in the market. Why can't the supercars like that be able to achieve any success as expected?

Cizeta V16T supercar concept appeared for the first time in the December 1988 may look very successful. (Picture from: Dyler)

There are many factors that influence it, one of them such as product is not able to provide a profitable prices to compete with other manufacturers, and more it could be worsened if the car brand is not well known. It seems that something like that happened to the Cizeta Automobili made supercar called the Cizeta V16T.

Although on paper the Cizeta-made supercar concept appeared for the first time in the December 1988 may look very successful, let alone made by people who are experienced in building the exotic supercars, in reality it is lack of success and not able to provide financial benefits to the automaker.

Cizeta V16T supercar is built by Cizeta Automobili, the Italian automotive manufacturer based in Modena and designed by Marcello Gandini. (Picture from: Dyler)

As we know that the Italian automotive manufacturer based in Modena was founded in the late 1980s by Claudio Zampolli, an Italian automotive engineer who was once involved in the creation of the Lamborghini Countach back in the 1970s in partnership with Giorgio Moroder, an Italian producer and singer. Even the company's name derived of the company founder's initials in the Italian pronunciation (CZ or Ci Zeta).

Cizeta V16T has a resemblance to the Lamborghini Diablo, due to previously in 1987 the designer ever submitted such design proposal to Lamborghini and unable to convince the owner of the Raging Bull cages at that time, Chrysler. (Picture from: Pistonheads)

Back in the 1980s, Giorgio Moroder offered Claudio Zampolli to help develop an ambitious supercar project through his entire career. He also known had enough money and was among the right people to promote the car later. Basically, Claudio Zampolli has got everything for his ambitious supercar project after signing a partnership with Giorgio Moroder, reportedly he even reached the famous Hollywood actor like Sylvester Stallone about the promotion of Cizeta.

Cizeta V16T supercar is debuted at the 1989 Los Angeles Motor Show, and after receiving a few positive response with seven serious clients leaving security deposits. (Picture from: Dyler)

The Cizeta-Moroder V16T, or Cizeta V16T (due to Giorgio Moroder has resigned) widely known as  the only production version supercar models ever made by the Modena-based manufacturer. And for the bodywork design was done by Marcello Gandini, an Italian famous car designer who had designed the Lamborghini Miura and Countach.

At the time, the Cizeta V16T has the selling price is more expensive (almost two times than the Diablo). (Picture from: Dyler)

Of the car looks, it could be seen that the Cizeta-made supercar design has a resemblance to the Lamborghini Diablo. It makes a sense, because previously in 1987 the designer ever submitted such design proposal to Lamborghini for the Diablo, but unfortunately the idea about how the Diablo prototype should be seen unable to convince the owner of the Raging Bull cages at that time, Chrysler. Instead, these sketches fell into Claudio Zampolli’s hands, and then makes it looks like the Cizeta V16T today. 

Cizeta V16T is powered by a 16-cylinder engine is formed from two V8 were combined with one crank and has eight camshafts. (Picture from: CarBuzz)

Furthermore, what makes the Cizeta-made supercar is different from other supercars at the time, as the name implies the V16T, the supercar is powered by a 16-cylinder engine is formed from two V8 were combined with one crank and has eight camshafts, then the 6.0-liter engine is installed transversely next to rear axle.

The engine capable generated the power of 540 hp (these numbers claimed 60 hp more than iconic Ferrari F40, and ever said faster than the Diablo) and 540 Nm of torque. Power was transmitted to the rear wheels through the 5-speed mechanical gearbox. It was promised that this car would be able to reach 100 kph in four seconds and the top speed of 328 kph.

Reportedly, the Cizeta V16T did not meet the US safety and pollution standards then led to a lack of orders for the supercar, so in 1995 the automaker decided to cease production with only 12 units ever made. (Picture from: CarBuzz)

The Cizeta-made supercar is debuted at the 1989 Los Angeles Motor Show, and after receiving a few positive response with seven serious clients leaving security deposits, then the car production began in 1991, which went head-to-head with its indirect descendant, of the raging bull cages, the Diablo. 

It is recognized that the Cizeta V16T has several advantages in power and performance sides compared to the rivals such as the Diablo, but in the other hand it also has the disadvantage that the selling price is more expensive (almost two times than the Diablo) plus the Cizeta brand prestige at the time was not as good as the Lamborghini.

Cizeta V16T was promised that it would be able to reach 100 kph in four seconds and the top speed of 328 kph. (Picture from: Dyler)

As if Cizeta's suffering wasn't enough, it was later reported that this car did not meet the US safety and pollution standards. This then led to a lack of orders for the supercar, so in 1995 the automaker decided to cease production, although the founder was still ambitious to revive the project until it finally disappeared. As qouted of the Dyler, up until 1995, there were 12 cars made in total.

The Cizeta story doesn't stop here, because it turns out that production was resumed in 2006. Right now, you can really get the entirely new Cizeta V16T as long as you can prepare a large amount of money with the estimated sums reaches of $650 thousand for the coupe-style and $850 thousand for the spyder version. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CIZETAAUTOMOBILE | DYLER | CARBUZZ ]

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When Mazda reminisces with its legendary Cosmo classic car

Back to Life Actually the idea of ​​making a new car that looks classic is not new in the world's automotive, as many automakers and design studios have been romanticizing it for a long time. For example, the Mazda Motor Corporation did this in 2002 when displaying a concept car called the Mazda Cosmo 21. From the name alone, it is clear that the concept car is a representation of the first car model from the Japanese manufacturer that uses a Wankel (rotary) engine.

The Mazda Cosmo 21 is inspired by the legendary Mazda Cosmo Sport of 1967, built based on the Miata 2nd Generation to comemmorate the legend's 35th anniversary in 2002. (Picture from: JapaneseNostalgicCar)

As we all know, the original Mazda Cosmo was a roadster powered by Mazda's famous rotary engine and was produced between 1967 and 1972. The first generation model was the Mazda's flagship in Japan which had two versions, namely L10A (Series I) and L10B (Series II).

The Mazda Cosmo sports was a roadster powered by Mazda's famous rotary engine and was produced between 1967 and 1972. (Picture from: Mazda Motor Corporation)

The two versions above use a 982 cc rotary engine capable of producing around 110 horsepower in the Series I and 128 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque in the Series II. The previous car model was mated to a four-speed manual transmission system, while the later got a five-speed unit. In addition, the Series II car gets powerful brakes and 15-inch alloy wheels. Then the record for the highest speed of each series is 185 kph (Series I) and 193 kph (Series II).

The spiritual successor in modern interpretation of the Mazda Cosmo 21 is debuted at the 2002 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: Roadster)

Nearly two decades after the birth of the legendary Eunos Cosmo model, Mazda has decided to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the legend by embodying the idea of ​​a spiritual successor in modern interpretation. And at one of the biggest annual automotive exhibitions in the world, the 2002 Tokyo Motor Show, the Japanese manufacturer launched the Mazda Cosmo 21 for the first time.

2002 Mazda Cosmo 21's interior looks luxurious in a Cosmo's original two-tone black and white finish, featuring upholstered seats, as well as lots of leather and suede. (Picture from: AllCarIndex)

If you look closely, the concept car clearly inspired by the 1967 legendary roadster because of its retro-futuristic appearance is almost identical to the source of its inspiration. Then the Japanese manufacturer mentioned that the concept car is built based on the second generation of Mazda Miata model, and is powered by an engine taken from the Mazda RX8, namely a Renesis rotary engine capable of producing around 231 hp and 216 Nm of torque.

2002 Mazda Cosmo 21 is powered by a Renesis rotary engine capable of producing power around 231 hp and 216 Nm of torque. (Picture from: JapaneseNostalgicCar)

Then on the exterior appearance, the concept car also still faithfully emphasizes the classic side, but by displaying fewer chrome accents when compared to the source of its inspiration. We can see this on the door handle which is still displayed in chrome accents. For other design elements that are considered iconic design elements, such as the separate taillight design combined with the Miata NB's hardtop which is the only part of the donor car that has not changed.

2002 Mazda Cosmo 21 still faithfully emphasizes the classic and originality side with the separate taillight design such its inspiration source. (Picture from: Roadster)

Meanwhile for the interior, it still uses the donor car's property, but has been refurbished by using top-class materials. Appearance-wise, the interior of this concept car looks luxurious in a Cosmo's original two-tone black and white finish, featuring upholstered seats, as well as lots of leather and suede. Then there's the classically designed instrument cluster with the gauges that have been rearranged to look similar to those in the original Cosmo.

Although in the end the concept car was never get into the production line and left it as the vehicle for the company's study design, it could be that Mazda does not want to interfere the Miata model sales, which has now proven to be a popular compact roadster. However, with the widespread news that Mazda is working on its flagship sports car, it is possible that the Cosmo name can be resurrected for real this time. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MAZDA | TOPSPEED | JAPANESE NOLTALGIC CAR | ROADSTER ]

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