Currently the world's vehicle manufacturers are eager to create a future vehicle powered by electricity. But most those electric cars are designed futuristically, with the shape is very different from the current car. But this one electric-powered car has appearence in diffirent looks.
A retro style electric-powered vehicle named Luka EV produced by a Czech's auto manufacturer named MW Motors. (Picture from:
http://bit.ly/2qGLUHN)
Of its design will definitely make everyone not know that it is an electric car. Yes, indeed the design at a glance is similar to the 1961 Reliant Saber. This classic-style electric car is the product of an automotive manufacturer from the Czech Republic named MW Motors, and named Luka EV.
Luka EV has four electric motors on each wheel, with total of power up to 246 hp. (Picture from:
http://bit.ly/2qGLUHN)
And the company also said if this car is not a concept car, and directly can be said that they intend to mass produce this electric car. The technology installed in this car is sophisticated, and has four electric motors on each wheel. If it is an ordinary car, you could say there are four engines on each wheel.
Luka EV has
a fairly light weight (around 816 kg) can only reach a maximum speed of
144 km/h and acceleration from 0-96 km/h takes 9.6 seconds. (Picture from:
http://bit.ly/2qGLUHN)
Each electric motor is capable of producing the power of 66 hp, so the total power of this classic-style electric car is 246 hp. And the Czech's auto manufacturer claims if this car can roam as far as 300 km in a single battery charge.
The problem of speed may not be too fast, because the electric car that has a fairly light weight (around 816 kg) can only reach a maximum speed of 144 km/h and acceleration from 0-96 km/h takes 9.6 seconds. But unfortunately, until now there has been no information about the selling price of this classic styled electric car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MW MOTORS]
American cars have a long and rich tradition both in the United States and around the world. This proves that it is true that the United States could be said to be the motorized vehicles paradise. Not only famous for the American muscle cars, they are also famous for the classic cars.
Most unique concept car of the decade, 1999 Buick Cielo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2J9ayZZ)
Not to forget from their automotive industry also produced a lot of concept cars that were made in accordance with the demands of the times and also participated to enrich the automotive world to this day.
If you ask why that was chosen in the 1990s, because in that time span many unique concept cars were born from the American automotive industry.
Here are the second row of 8 unique concept cars made in America in the 1990s:
5. 1996 Lincoln Sentinel
In 1996 came the Sentinel, a startling expression of Ford’s edge design ethos: a high waistline, wonderfully sculpted lighting, ultra-clean, flat shapes and elegant proportions.
It was a huge car, but felt right, and was even made into a runner on a lengthened Jaguar platform relies on the 6.0-liter V12 engine that Ford also put into another concept of the era, the IndiGo, an idea for a street-legal Indy-style racer.
The Lincoln Sentinel, a new full-size, four-door, rear-wheel-drive luxury concept car that blends classic Lincoln styling themes with the Ford-inspired 'New Edge' approach to automotive design made its world debut at the 1996 North American International Auto Show. *** [Sources: http://bit.ly/2CwdLkR]
6. 1997 Chrysler Phaeton
A company can use its heritage to catapult itself to a higher level. Chrysler’s Hemi is a current example. Their 1997 Phaeton is another. With a charge led by product guys Bob Lutz and designer Tom Gale, Chrysler showed a series of stunning concepts in the 1990s, beginning with the original Viper.
Just as that Viper personified power, the Phaeton simply oozed classic elegance. Inspiration came from the 1940-41 Newport Phaeton, a limited-production classic of which Chrysler built only five. The two-cabin body rides on a whopping 132-inch wheelbase, about what you’d find under a crew cab, long-bed pickup. Wheels measure 22-inches in diameter. A proper V-12 resides under the long tapered hood, a product of melding two then-current Chrysler 2.7-liter V-6 engines. *** [Sources: http://bit.ly/2OIednB]
7. 1998 Chrysler Chronos
Chrysler achieved a whole new level in ‘contemporizing a classic form' in the design of the Chrysler Chronos concept vehicle. Debuted in 1998, the Chrysler Chronos concept is an incredibly dramatic sight to behold with deep resemblance to the 1950's Virgil Exner-era vehicles.
The Chronos was powered by a powerful 6.0 liter V10 engine with normal aspiration and around 350 horsepower. The engine was mated with a single-long-arm modified Viper front and rear suspension, a high-strength steel chassis and a unibody structure. This combination created a highly balance, though spunky driving experience for the rear-wheel drive concept. *** [Sources: http://bit.ly/2R3sVC8]
8. 1999 Buick Cielo
Cielo is the Spanish word for sky, and this was Buick’s concept for a four-door convertible, with the lateral roof rails providing not only structural stability but also enhanced security and safety. The convertible roof comprised three hard panels that powered back and hid themselves in the car’s trunk.
Cielo’s styling draws from Buick’s design heritage with a strong vertical grille reminiscent of the Y-Job, fully functional portholes that recall the famous VentiPorts that first appeared on 1949 models, and the “sweepspear” bright metal body trim of the late ’40s and ’50s.
The concept car is powered by a 240-horsepower supercharged 3800 Series II V-6 with electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. The transmission is operated by a push-button control. *** [Sources: http://bit.ly/2PgPXZ2]
American cars have a long and rich tradition both in the United States and around the world. This proves that it is true that the United States could be said to be the motorized vehicles paradise. Not only famous for the American muscle cars, they are also famous for the classic cars.
Most spectacular concept car of the decade, the 1995 Chrysler Atlantic. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2J9CXit)
Not to forget from their automotive industry also produced a lot of concept cars that were made in accordance with the demands of the times and also participated to enrich the automotive world to this day.
If you ask why that was chosen in the 1990s, because in that time span many unique concept cars were born from the American automotive industry.
Here are the first row of 8 unique concept cars made in America in the 1990s:
1. 1994 Chrysler Aviat
Based on the Dodge/Plymouth Neon, the Aviat concept was a computer generated creation for a 21st century sports coupe with excellent coefficient of drag. Power was supplied by a DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder that produced 145 horses, and although the engine was front-mounted, the cooling system was repositioned within the outrigger-style rear-quarter fenders.
Scissors-style doors were just one of the unconventional features of the Neon Aviat concept, billed as a sport coupe for the 21st century. The Aviat had bodywork that wrapped inside the rear wheels. Note the huge air scoop ahead of the rear wheel, and the full fender skirt. *** [Sources: http://bit.ly/2NZ5fwW]
2. 1995 Chrysler Atlantic
One of the most beautiful of recent concept cars, the Chrysler Atlantic recalled the styling of the classic Bugatti grand tourer of the same name. With its sculpted body, the Atlantic wore huge chrome wheels, and was powered by a straight-eight engine that was constructed with two Chrysler Neon fours.
In addition to its stunning and shapely design and Art Deco interior, At four liters of the Atlantic engine produced an estimated 325 horsepower delivered through an Autostick hybrid transmission that allowed assisted manual shifting or fully automatic operation. The car was shown in a deep gold paint scheme that highlighted its gorgeously sculpted body. *** [Sources: http://bit.ly/2CzPf2z]
3. 1995 Ford GT90
There were several efforts within Ford to create a successor to the GT40 that won Le Mans. One of those was the GT90, which showcased the “New Edge” design language popular within Ford’s styling studio. And then Ford made a dramatic reveal at the Detroit Auto Show. Dressed in white, the new 1995 Ford GT90 concept car. For a brief amount of time after its unveiling, the entire automotive industry was abuzz about what was then the world’s fast and most powerful car.
For the GT90’s engine was a magnificent 6.0-liter V12 that had four turbochargers attached. This put the power output of the concept car at 720 hp, which was preposterous in the 90’s and is still an accomplishment by today’s standards. Albeit, a quad-turbocharged V12 could garner more power with today’s technology. That being said, that much back in the day was enough to make the exhaust system so hot that Ford needed to install ceramic plates around it in order to prevent the body panels from melting. Just like in a space shuttle. *** [Sources: http://bit.ly/2CX1x5Q]
4. 1996 Ford Synergy
The Synergy 2010 was Ford’s idea of in 1996. As such, it featured two power sources — a 1.0-litre direct-injection extremely lightweight materials (it weighed just one tonne (ton)), "air fences", which dictated the car’s advanced, aerodynamic styling and computer-animated instruments. You could even call up the phone book by issuing a simple verbal command!
In 1996, Ford offered its thoughts on the family car of the year 2010. The federal government got the Big Three together under the banner of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles, and part of Ford’s contribution was a lightweight and aerodynamic concept vehicle designed to get 80 mpg from its 1-liter diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. *** [Sources: http://bit.ly/2CwI6jh]
The idea of making a vehicle modification work can come from anywhere. The following is a modified scooter that is very unique at the Indonesian Scooter Festival (ISF) 2018. At this event, a variety of modified scooters were displayed. One of the Vespa who draw attention at the event was a modified scooter made by Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop, a famous automotive modification house from Yogyakarta.
Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) built by Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop taken of 1964 Vespa VBA. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4CxWs)
If at first glance this Golden Greensand colored scooter looks mediocre, but if you are more observant, you will be surprised. Because the scooter nicknamed Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) is not only changed the body part but also applies the air suspension system.
Of course this is rare because an air suspension system is generally installed on a car. And the unique the air suspension used on this scooter is a pneumatic type. Yes, on the front and back legs of the scooter is installed IDONE's airsuspension. For the system itself it turns out that it is almost similar to the one in the car and meanwhile to operate it by using a remote control.
Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) by Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop shown at the Indonesian Scooter Festival (ISF) 2018. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4CxWs)
To be able to apply this air suspension system to the scooter perfectly must be done several adjustments and changes to the body. Then the shock part was also overhauled but only on the upper seat. In this front shock mounted on the Vespa PX's fork.
The
air suspension used on the Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) is a pneumatic
type. There're also seen Vespa PX forks combined with 8-inch rims with
disc braking system. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4CxWs)
This Vescop was deliberately retained its original form in the form of a 1964 Vespa VBA scooter. Changes to the body, which is only slightly cut the scooter body from the front about 8 cm.
The air suspension compressor used on the Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) installed burst out of the body. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4CxWs)
From the front there is a headlamp that now uses Daymaker, then there is a handgrip made in Gorilla, brake handle and clutch using Bikers and speedometer products from digital S.IP. Shifting behind was a stop lamp from Siem which was then given a slight black accent.
While on the legs, this scooter uses an 8-inch rim from S.I.P which is then wrapped with Swallow tires. Then to be able to withstand the speed of this scooter, disc brakes were installed from Temaca.
Besides the IDONE air suspension compressor mounted out on the left, so does the Koso PWK 28 carburetor on the right. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OH06hq)
Continue to the middle, there are only a few parts that are changed, namely the use of seats and custom deck rugs. At the right and left deck we cut, the right side because the Koso PWK 28 carburetor was made out while the left one was for the air suspension compressor.
Are you interested in making your scooter to be an air suspension ones? If you want, then prepare your money roughly US. $5,300 (or approx Rp.80 millions) as your scooter modification fees, then bring the scooter to the Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. (Wanna see another automotive works of the Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop!)
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KUPU-KUPU MALAM | GRIDOTO]
Have you ever seen this scooter before? If you have never. Indeed, this scooter is rarely or will never be seen wandering on the streets, because this scooter is made specifically for racing on the circuit.
1950 Vespa Monthléry is made specifically for racing on the circuit. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OblRqp)
These scooter is called Vespa Monthléry which is a continuation development of Vespa Circuito 125 series produced a year earlier.
This unique scooter was born in 1950 and was indeed made special to rival the Lambretta Innocenti Special Model which at that time held 13 speed records on the Roma-Ostia highway.
1950 Vespa Monthléry posed with the Vespa team at Montlhéry, France in April 1950. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CrHool)
This scooter was designed by Corradino D’Ascanio (in other references mention was designed by Vittorio Casini) with much more perfect engine specifications and the use of an aerodynamic body that looked quite 'weird' in its time. Then, these scooter was carried for race in 10 consecutive hours at the Monthléry autodrome, France on April 7, 1950 piloted by a trio of tough riders Mazzoncini, Spadoni and Castiglioni.
1950 Vespa Monthléry at speed on the Montlhéry autodrome. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zTYyIN)
Sure enough, these Vespa Monthléry broke the Lambretta's records, by scoring 17 new records (and over 1,049 kilometers)! The new records that are achieved by these scooter include an average speed of 134 km/h with a mileage of 100 miles, 129.7 km/h at a distance of 500 miles, and an average speed of 123.9 hours for 1,000 miles non-stop.
On a streamlined vehicle very similar to this (the 1949 Vespa 125 Circuit "alloy frame") with rider Dino Mazzoncini also performed brilliantly in track races, most memorably in the head-to-head between Vespa and Lambretta that took place on the Genoa Circuit (Corso Italia) and ended in a victory for Vespa in the motor scooter class.
From here the development of the racing scooter variant by the Pontadera scooter manufacturer continues, where a year later they make Vespa Siluro that has a torpedo-like shape.
The last series of Suryanation Motorland Battle 2018 held in Surabaya, in addition to being intended to search for the Indonesia's best custom motorbikes, was also used to launch the iconic bikes.
Yes, this cool custom motorcycle that is used as an iconic bike this time is 'Tosan Adji,' a custom motorcycle which is the result of collaboration between two well-known Indonesian builders, Lutfi Andika and Andhika Pratama.
Iconic Suryanation Motorland 2018 motorbike called 'Tosan Adji' is ready to hit the world-class custom motorbike contest in Germany. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P7dcBx)
This boardtracker-style custom motorcycle uses the 737 cc V-Twin engine base of 1947 Harley-Davidson WL. For the changes, almost all parts are made or customized by those duo builders, with the main material of stainless steel.
In detail, the motorbike that will be taken to the world-class custom motorbike contest in Germany, looks very stunning in red color on the tank and also sparkling with the chrome color that sticks to almost all parts of the motorcycle.
The 'Tosan Adji' is a customized motorbike which is the result of collaboration between two well-known Indonesian builders, Lutfi Andika and Andhika Pratama. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ydwXA2)
The most interesting part attached on this customized motorcycle is the application of a unique shockbreaker system, which is the double springs placed above its fuel tank.
Right side view of 'Tosan Adji' built by two well-known Indonesian builders, Lutfi Andika and Andhika Pratama. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Ro4KQ7)
Besides that the uniqueness is also given by changing the driving system. The two builders move the gear shifter down to the foot, and vice versa the clutch now moves to the hand lever.
The 'Tosan Adji' looks very stunning in red color on the tank. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P7dcBx)
"For the concept, we take a road tracker, but not as usual. We want something unique, therefore we apply the front suspension, the suspension we just saw on a custom motorcycle," explained Andhika Pratama.
The most interesting part attached on this 'Tosan Adji' customized motorcycle is the application of a unique shockbreaker system, which is the double springs placed above its fuel tank. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P7dcBx)
Meanwhile, the performance of this motorbike is still using the original gearbox, the front and rear hubs also still use the original 70. Then, the tank is custom made, the front and rear rim uses 21 inches-sized, which is wrapped with Shinko E270 tires, and the single custom seat.
"This iconic bike motor represents the spirit of Suryanation Motorland, whose wants to share inspiration for all parties," explained Rizky Dwianto, a member of Suryanation Motorland Committee.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LIPUTAN 6]
