Extreme ONES As many automotive enthusiasts said that the 1990s were a time when many capable concept cars emerged, which were later transformed into actual car figures in the real world. We also talked a lot about the cars that came from the 1990s.
The Lotec C1000 was launched in 1995. (Picture from: Supercars)
And one of them that we will discuss this time, ie the Lotec
C1000. This supercar was launched in 1995, and initially owned by an UAE millionaire. And the mentioned above car story began; when there's a wealthy businessman from UAE who want to have the world's fastest road-legal car in 1990 contacted Lotec GmbH, a Germany company known for its Group 6 and Group C race cars to build those kind of car.
Front view of Lotec C1000. (Picture from: Supercars)
So for the C1000
project, he agreed to pay over US. $1 million for design and engineering, while
for the constuction it costs over $1.2 million (total production cost
was over $2.2 million). In short, this '90s unique monstrous powered car was worked on by the German auto company for almost 4 years ranging from 1991 to 1995. Then related to the name, where the letter of C stands for Carbon fiber, which is used for the supercar's body, so make its weighs only 1,080 kg and the number of 1000 stands for 1000 horsepower.
Right side view of Lotec C1000. (Picture from: TopCarRating)
Furthermore when the car doors opened, its interior furnished with red bright leather shades, complete with three-points seatbelt attached each on two adjustable bucket seats. Then there's a black Alcantara-racing steering wheel while on the dashboard installed few instrument panels, gauges, switches, buttons and a compact-size LCD screen.
The interior is pretty basic, with the LCD screen displaying most of the stats. (Picture from: TopCarRating)
The only one supercar in the world is powered by a 5.6-liter V8 Mercedes-Benz engine coupled with the Garrett twin turbo chargers, so it can give off power to 1,000 hp. Then the monstrous engine power was sent to the rear wheels through a Hewland 6-speed transmission system and and 4 ram AP IMSA racing brakes. The Lotec C1000 has very impressive performance figures, such as it can be accelerate from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of up to 431 kph (268 mph).
Rear left side view of Lotec C1000. (Picture from: TopCarRating)
According to HotCars, the Lotus C1000’s design was simply wild for its era. It featured an exterior style that was greatly influenced by the science of aeronautics, with a handful of components adopted from sporting race cars. The C1000 is heavily raked, with a relatively low height and an unusual headlamp layout.
As quoted of Motor1, the fascinating two-door coupe was up for grabs in the United States for a cool $650,000. However, that was roughly seven years ago, back when the odometer was showing merely 1,600 miles (2,576 kilometers) on the clock. Does anyone here knows the car's price numbers today? Feel free to share with us through the article's comment below.👌 *** [EKA [26012014] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LOTEC | SUPERCARS.NET | TOPCARRATING | MOTOR1 | HOTCARS ] Note: Thisblogcan be accessedviayoursmartphone.
Maestro Works Today we would like to talk about the customization of a car based on the Opel Speedster which among automotive enthusiasts knows it as a cutie tiny sports car made by Opel between 2000 and 2005. Indeed, in standard conditions there is nothing special about this car.
The Colani Shark Speedster is built and designed by Luigi Colani in collaboration with a German auto design house of Reinhard Stahl. (Picture from: Autoweek.nl)
So on one occasion the famous designer Luigi Colani once criticized the design of the Opel Speedster, according to him it has too little of its own face. So then the maestro was interested in designing the car as he thought it should have looked. To realize the car design, Colani did not collaborate with the automaker but collaborated with a German auto design house of Reinhard Stahl.
The Colani Shark Speedster (on the right) posed along with its model donor the Opel Speedster (on the left). (Picture from: OpelGT)
See what happened after getting a touch of design from Luigi Colani, suddenly the face of the Opel Speedster changed completely, and the Colani Shark Speedster that's the customized result car name which then the car was introduced for the first time to the public at the 2002 Essen Motor Show.
The Colani Shark Speedster is intended to show the car as Colani thought it should have looked. (Picture from: OpelGT)
Judging from the design after got special touches from Luigi Colani, it clearly differs from the base model by featuring smooth, rounded and more sloping lines on the front resembled the 'shark' shape (perhaps this is why this custom car got its name) coupled with three rounded headlights. While at the rear, Luigi Colani also applies the smooth rounded lines similar to the front and replaces Opel's default taillights with three pairs of round lights.
The Colani Shark Speedster is clearly differs from the base model by featuring smooth, rounded and more sloping lines on the front resembled the 'shark' shape with three rounded headlights. (Picture from: OpelGT)
For the interior there is no change and remains the same as the based model. Likewise in the drivetrain, where this Colani Shark is powered by a 2.2 liter 16V engine which is also used by the Opel Speedster, and is capable of blowing power up to 147 horsepower. So the car's performance numbers also seems no different, with the acceleration capability from 0 to 100 kph done in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 217 kph.
The Colani Shark Speedster is doesn't seem many his typical 'Biodesign' lines that usually appeared extremely many in other Colani's automotive works. (Picture from: Facebook)
There is an interesting thing to note, when compared to other cars by Colani, it feels like the Colani Shark custom car design doesn't seem many his typical 'Biodesign' lines that usually appeared extremely many in other automotive works of him. And it could be said that the Shark is more acceptable than other Colani's car works.
It is not known what the Opel's reaction after seeing this Colani version, but the designer at that time ever planned to make a smaller series of cars. But so far it is not known how many of the Colani Shark have been produced. By the way, have you ever seen this kind of car on the streets this day? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OPELGT | LUIGI COLANI DESIGNS | WEIRDWHEELS | AUTOWEEK.NL | TOTALCAR.HU ]
Unfortunate ONES As we all know that there are so many supercars that have been developed by world-renowned manufacturers but over time many of them have disappeared caused by various reasons and made them are not known by the public today. For example, the Japanese supercar concept named the Mazda Furai has gone to ashes due to an unexpected fire accident when used on the track back in the 2013.
The Mazda Furai Concept supercar is inspired by streamers fluttering in the wind. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
Well, on this occasion we will discuss a little about the unfortunate concept car made by Mazda, one of Japan's leading automakers, and was first introduced to the public at the North American International Auto Show 2008 in Detroit, United States. Reportedly, the Mazda Furai supercar was built to celebrate 40th anniversary of Mazda's legendary rotary engine.
Front view of Mazda Furai Concept supercar with opened doors looks very stylish, unique and fierce as well. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
The mentioned above supercar was known as the fifth concept in Mazda's Nagare (flow) series, and designed by Franz von Holzhausen whose said it's supposed to look like streamers fluttering in the wind. So, the Furai name could be interpreted by the 'sound of the wind,' it might be reffered to the twisted lines like the wind are sculpted all over its body, or its engine' roar produces a sound like a strong wind blowing.
The Mazda Furai Concept supercar was known as the fifth concept in Mazda's Nagare (flow) series, and designed by Franz von Holzhausen. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
The exterior of this supercar looks very stylish, unique and fierce as well. It could been seen ranging from the headlights design with slanted design combined with somekind of blue light which surrounds free form lines on each side of the front and sides of the body, and at first glance made the Mazda's supercar looks came from future...
The Mazda Furai Concept supercar is built based on the LMP2 Courage C65 chassis, and powered by the R20B Renesis 3 rotary engine that can generate power of 450 hp (336 kW). (Picture from: MotorTrend)
This supercar had been built based on the LMP2 Courage C65 chassis, and powered by the R20B Renesis 3 rotary engine that can generate power of 450 hp (336 kW). Amazingly the mentioned engine above is specifically designed to use E100 ethanol fuel. Furthermore,
to be able to drive this supercar, those abundant engine powers is
channeled to all its wheels through the X-trac 6-speed semi-automatic
transmission system.
Currently this Furai supercar is not existed anymore, because it has been burned down to ashes in an unexpexted fire accident while used to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Top Gear, a motoring magazine based in the UK. It is not known exactly how's the fire could burn while the car at the photo shoot session. After the fire off, this supercar looks suffered severe damages. In other words, they’ve ruined it with no mercy.
The early seconds when the fire began to devour the body of the Mazda Furai Concept supercar. (Picture from: TopGear)
As reported by JapeneseNostalgicCar,
on Thursday, September 10, 2013 was wrote about the incident in Bentwaters Parks, England and
described it such a very sad incident. Many parties feel concerned about this incident, after its debut in 2007, the Furai had disappeared from public view and its whereabouts were unknown. And then in 2013, suddenly it appeared again and burned down into ashes. It's so tragic.
Remnant of the Mazda Furai Concept supercar shortly after burned down. (Picture from: TopGear)
As quoted of Top Gear, the remains of the Furai are gathered up and repatriated to Mazda's Advanced Design Studio in Irvine, California; where it now lies is anyone's guess. For now, as you can see this gorgeous supercar has been really gone with the wind.😢😢 *** [EKA [23122013] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JAPANESENOSTALGICCAR | TOP GEAR ]
The FourthRecently Ferrari on April 19. 2022 launched a new convertible sports car called the Ferrari 296 GTS which is the fourth plug-in hybrid model, amid efforts by the Maranello-based sports car maker to push for its product electrification strategy. The new sports car follows three of Ferrari's previous hybrid models that went into the company's production lines such the Ferrari SF 90 Stradale of the 2019, its convertible version called the Ferrari SF90 Spider in 2020, and the Ferrari 296 GTB last year.
Ferrari's new 296 GTS (on the right) and 296 GTS Assetto Fiorano (on the left) sport cars are
pictured in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on April 19,
2022. (Picture from: Reuters)
As quoted of Reuters, the Ferrari 296 GTS is the latest convertible sportscar equipped with a retractable hard top that could be stored in a special compartment in front of the engine. According to the official report, it's only takes about 1.4 seconds to go up or down its hard top. In raising and lowering the roof, the car does not need to stop because this system can work even though the car is traveling at a speed of 28 mph.
The new Ferrari 296 GTS sport car is built based on aluminum chassis and powered by a 819 hp (830 PS) hybrid-assisted 3.0-liter V6 engine. (Picture from: GoOto)
"Its top speed exceeds 330 kph," Ferrari wrote in a statement. This latest Prancing Horse logoed sports car is powered by a V6 turbo engine coupled with a 122 KW electric motor to produce a total power of 830 horsepower with 740 Nm of torque. All those power is sent to the rear wheels only through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, so it could made this hybrid car to accelerate from 0-100 kph only in 2.9 seconds.
The
new Ferrari 296 GTS sport car gets an eManettino switch alongside the traditional steering-wheel mounted Manettino control, with four selectable positions. (Picture from: Carscoops)
You may be wondering, so far Ferrari's road cars are usually powered by more powerful engines like a V8 or V12, but why is it that the V6 has been fitted to its newest sports car? It seems that the Italian premium automaker is trying to fulfill its commitment to reduce the share of cars equipped with V12 engines because they are considered highly polluting in its production.
The new Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto Fiorano sport car is described as the tough and track-oriented package similar to one available in the coupe version as well. (Picture from: GearRice)
The first shipments of this new model will start from Europe in early 2023 but the price has not been disclosed (estimated that it would be sold for €300 thousand or around Rp. 4.6 billion).
Another new model is planned for release in the coming months, the Ferrari's highly-anticipated SUV variants named Purosangue (means Thoroughbred). The vehicle will be Ferrari's first sport utility vehicle (SUV) and take the company into a lucrative segment where direct rivals such as VolkswagenLamborghini are already present.
A rendered image by @2NCS of the Ferrari's highly-anticipated SUV variants named Purosangue (means Thoroughbred) might be look. (Picture from: INFNews)
"I'm sure (Purosangue) will exceed our customers' expectations," the Ferrari's Chief Executive Officer, Benedetto Vigna said last week. Vigna is known as a veteran of the tech industry whose took over the CEO's chair at last year, with the task of bringing the brand synonymous with roaring combustion engines to a new era of quieter and cleaner electric mobility.
As part of this, Ferrari has promised its first full-electric model by 2025, while Vigna has said that the company will seek a technology partnership. Further details of Ferrari's electrification strategy will be presented by Vigna's first comprehensive business plan on June 16. Let's just wait. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS OSURCES | FERRARI | REUTERS | CARSCOOPS ]
The 1st All these years might be the South Korean automaker in the global automotive world known by us only Hyundai or KIA and several other companies such Daewoo, SsangYong, etc. But who would have thought if the South Korean also has a gorgeous supercar featured with gull-wings doors and claimed to be the first one made by those country.
The South Korean first supercar named de Macross Epique GT1. (Picture from: 4WheelsNews)
Back to 2012, there're the South Korean supercars took part in the Goodwood Festival of Speed at the time. This South Korean's first supercar named the de Macross Epique GT1, and built with carbon fiber material that makes the body becomes so
lightweight.
Front three quarter of de Macross Epique GT1.(Picture from: 4WheelsNews)
The blend of slick design of the supercar is the idea of
the South Korean oil tycoon and luxury car collector, Keyser J. Hur in an attempt to capture the sensuous lines of the late 60s and early 70s Le Mans race cars in a modern interpretation.
"Mr. Hur loves cars and he follows his dream to make himself a supercar and automotive companies," said the spokesman of de Macross Motor Corporation, Yongbin Choi, as reported by Autocar.
Interior view of de Macross Epique GT1.(Picture from: Caradisiac)
As mentioned above, the car in question is built based on the hybrid carbon fiber and aluminum monocoque tub structure engineered by Multimatic, a Toronto-based company. Then the Epique's suspension is used 4-way independently adjustable Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve (DSSV) dampers, which is also used by Red Bull Racing to win the 2010 F1 World Championship.
The de Macross Epique GT1 is powered by a supercharged 5.4-litre Ford V8 that Roush tweaked to produce more than 800bhp and 725lbft of torque. (Picture from: Caradisiac)
Furthermore, the supercar is powered by a supercharged in line 5.4-litre Ford V8 mid-mounted engine capable to burst out the power more than 800 bhp and 725 lb-ft of torque coupled with a Ricardo transaxle that an alloy rear subframe supports. Thanks
to this concoction, the 1,450 kg weighted car capable to accelerate
from 0 to 100 kph of 3.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 mph or
370 kph.
Rear view of de Macross Epique GT1. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
The Epique GT1 itself was first introduced by de Macrossto the public at the Dubai Auto Show 2011 and is expected to continue to expand its wings in line with the ambitions of the company's founder and owner.Moreover, the automaker claims that many buyers from the Middle East and America are already interested in the car.
For
those of You who want to be the owner of this car, to be able to bring this Epique GT1 estimated that
You have to prepare funds of up to US $ 1.5 million or around Rp. 14.1
billion before contact the automaker, the price above does not
include taxes with a six-month waiting time quoted.
One of The Oldest As we have known, that the first car to use the 'Prancing Horse' distinctive logo is the Ferrari 125 S made by the automake in 1947 However, the following classic car can also be said to be one of the oldest cars ever made by Ferrari.
And as you can see, the classic car came with the small body and tires, and does not look as the powerful sports cars like most sports cars today. But, this is one of the world's first Ferrari cars. Now, its price has reached $8 million (approx Rp.104 billion).
1947 Ferrari 166 CorsaSpyder is believed that this is the world's oldest Ferrari, which has been unveiled for the first time since being completely restored. (Picture from: Daily Mail)
This car was Ferrari 166 Corsa Spyder is regarded by many as one of the world's oldest Ferrari cars are still exists and in good shape. The mentioned car is built by Enzo Ferrari in 1947 shortly after World War II ended, and recently the car is came back after having completed the restoration. And reportedly, now the car used as an icon of fundraiser for troubled teens in New York.
Jim Glickenhaus, the current owner of the car say it takes up to $500,000, or approximately Rp.6.40 billion for the car's restoration. But after coming back to prime condition, the price of this car is expected to soar to the numbers of $8 million or around Rp.104 billion. When Jim Glickenhaus bought the car which ever won the Turin Grand Prix 1947 for $770 thousand or approximately Rp.9.99 billion in 2004.
The Ferrari 166 CorsaSpyder was built just after the Second World War in 1947 by Enzo Ferrari and has now been restored for £300,000 by Jim Glickenhaus. (Picture from: Daily Mail)
"I bought the car at an auction event in 2004 for around $770,000. As soon as my eyes saw it, there was love at first sight. There is no other car like this on the planet. Sitting in it was like back in time - and this car is a dream to drive," he said as quoted by the Daily Mail.
The Jim Glickenhaus-owned Ferrari 166 CorsaSpyder still has the original chassis, engine, gearbox and most of the mechanical pieces. (Picture from: Daily Mail)
This car has the chassis number 002 and first launched by Enzo Ferrari in December 1947 after the first car (chassis number 001) had destroyed in an accident while on test. However, the presence of this car is claimed to be the world's oldest Ferrari is not the first time has happened. Because in 2006 there was a Ferrari owner who has the car with chassis number 001C, had claimed as the world's oldest Ferrari car.
The Jim Glickenhaus-owned Ferrari 166 CorsaSpyder is believed now could fetch up to the price of US. $8 million or around Rp.104 billion.(Picture from: Daily Mail)
But Glickenhaus do not give a damn to the claim. It could be because his car with chassis number 2 with various components of number 1 which had an accident while on test and the spare components then used on his car. That's why people who claim to have the first Ferrari does not have a truly "original" Ferrari because a lot of component of parts and engines using another brands such Ford, not a Ferrari.
"(While) my Ferrari still have chassis, engine, gearbox and other original mechanical components," said Glickenhaus furthermore. "I came to the home of Ferrari in Maranello in northern Italy. There you will find a mechanical heritage of this machine. They had all the photographs, parts and knowledge for the authentic restoration," he said further. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL]
And one of them that we will discuss this time, ie the Lotec
C1000. This supercar was launched in 1995, and initially owned by an UAE millionaire. And the mentioned above car story began; when there's a wealthy businessman from UAE who want to have the world's fastest road-legal car in 1990 contacted Lotec GmbH, a Germany company known for its Group 6 and Group C race cars to build those kind of car. 
As quoted of Motor1, the fascinating two-door coupe was up for grabs in the United States for a cool $650,000. However, that was roughly seven years ago, back when the odometer was showing merely 1,600 miles (2,576 kilometers) on the clock. Does anyone here knows the car's price numbers today? Feel free to share with us through the article's comment below.👌 *** [EKA [26012014] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LOTEC | SUPERCARS.NET | TOPCARRATING | MOTOR1 | HOTCARS ]
