Indian car manufacturers now can not be underestimated. The cars they create continue to grow from year to year. Even recently a Mumbai-based automotive startup company named Vazirani Automotive introduced their first model of turbine electric-powered hypercar concept, called the Vazirani Shul Inspire Gran Turismo.
2018 Vazirani Shul Inspire Gran Turismo concept has been debuted at 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2mWgFX5)
The Shul (pronounced 'Shool') Inspire Gran Turismo, which debuted at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, is a new type of supercar, featuring a turbine-electric drivetrain that is designed to appeal to "purists and petrolheads". Turbine engines can notoriously run on any combustable liquid, but the Shul has been designed to run on ordinary gasoline. Four electric motors sit on each wheel to provide fully independent torque vectoring, each sending power through a single-ratio gearbox.
Front view of 2018 Vazirani Shul Inspire Gran Turismo concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2mWgFX5)
It is also said that this car is made and adapted to road conditions in India, such as high ground clearance, and also sold at affordable prices. And Vazirani Shul Inspire Gran Turismo is one of the implementation of the crazy idea of the company's founder, Chunky Vazirani to create unusual electric vehicles and as well as can be marketed in general.
Right side view of 2018 Vazirani Shul Inspire Gran Turismo concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2LPkcEI)
The exhibition of fast, luxury and classic cars attended by billionaires from around the world, takes place July 12 to July 15, 2018, in Goodwood, West Sussex, England. Although currently the Shul Inspire Gran Turismo is a concept model, but the company optimistic their concept will become a reality. If it does enter to the production line, Shul will apply an electric jet turbine powertrain, with a turbine that works as a generator for lightweight lithium-ion battery packs.
Left side view of 2018 Vazirani Shul Inspire Gran Turismo concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2LPkcEI)
Vazirani said the presence of turbines allows them to use small-sized battery packs (only weigh around 300 kg), which will reduce the weight of the car and save electricity usage. The Shul body, made entirely of carbon fiber material and designed by Chunky Vazirani himself. As it is known that he is a graduate of College of Art Design in California who has worked for world's leading automotive manufacturers such as in Land Rover, Volvo, Jaguar, and Rolls-Royce.
Rear side view of 2018 Vazirani Shul Inspire Gran Turismo concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2LPkcEI)
"The proportion of the vehicle is a reflection of the packaged technology and exudes classic automotive elegance," Chunky said in a statement to the media. The location of the car's production facility has not been decided yet, but Vazirani says that California is the most likely because, "It is the capital of the world's electric car and we have many connections there. It will allow the company to offer our products elsewhere in that community," he added.
Rear view of 2018 Vazirani Shul Inspire Gran Turismo concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2LPkcEI)
This car project also attracted other companies to join such as Michelin and even Formula 1 Force India team. Furthermore, Force India team boss Vijay Mallya revealed that Sahara Force India is the first and only Indian to enter the Formula One World Championship and with the team has reached fourth place in 2016 and 2017.
In the Geneva Motor Show back in 2017 has noted the debut of a supercar as the result of the collaboration between three renowned names on the world's automotive namely the former F1 world champion, Emerson Fittipaldi, Italian premier automotive design house Pininfarina, and Germany’s elite engineering team at HWA AG-a winning recipe for racing. It can be said as a perfect blend of racing experience with the cold hand of a premium car constructor.
2017 Fittipaldi EF7 Vision GranTurismo by Pininfarina at Geneva Motor Show 2017. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vDu8Im)
The car was named Fittipaldi EF7 Vision GranTurismo by Pininfarina. As we all knew, Fittipaldi was a dominant force during the decade of his Formula 1 career and won his first F1 Drivers’ Championship in 1972 at the age of 25, the youngest, at the time, to do so. And he is also the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500 and F1 Championship on multiple occasions, reason enough for his induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2001.
Front three quarter view of 2017 Fittipaldi EF7 Vision GranTurismo by Pininfarina. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2B9CZGM)
The track-only supercar relies on carbon-fiber monocoque construction with a shark-like aesthetic, the automobile presents the same visual cues as its aquatic counterpart—an intimidating form that is strikingly streamlined. And has a length of 4,600 mm, 1,980 mm in width and 1,125 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. The power train, suspension, and braking system have been developed by HWA AG but are housed in a body that is distinctly Pininfarina in design.
Right side view of 2017 Fittipaldi EF7 Vision GranTurismo by Pininfarina. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MF3PaV)
This car weighs only 1,000 kg and is powered by a 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine, which offers the power of 600 hp at 8,250 rpm and 510 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. This engine is combined with a six-speed integrated sequential gearbox, along with bilateral mechanical limited-slip differential. There were no achievement records issued for this supercar, but it was told to have a weight distribution of 48 percent in the front and 52 percent in the rear, with a ground relief distance of 60 mm.
Rear three quarter view of 2017 Fittipaldi EF7 Vision GranTurismo by Pininfarina. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MfklT6)
Emerson Fittipaldi has told Automotive News the EF7 track toy costs $1.5 million. The mid-engined car is ready for limited production (only 39 units) and each new owner will have the opportunity to join the training session by Fittipaldi and raise their position in the driving level designed by the former champion. The car's owners can also join the Fittipaldi Racing Club, which will provide high-performance driving sessions and exclusive races on several world-famous circuits.
Since 2013, Polyphony Digital a renowned games developer made an innovative pioneer program called Vision Gran Turismo that enabled the automotive companies to create their fantasy cars later featured in the Gran Turismo Sport video games.
Zagato IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2AdnRI2)
When the car model is made in true size and then exhibited at an international automotive exhibition, such as the concept cars of Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo, Alpine Vision Gran Turismo, and others.
Some time ago (in September 2017) a famous automotive design house named Zagato also did not want to miss, they also have released a design of Vision Gran Turismo concept car, and these car design has undergone its digital debut in the Gran Turismo Sport gameon the PlayStation 4 platformon October 2017.
Zagato IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo Concept shown at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2LQLpUr)
The concept car is named Zagato IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo Concept because the design of this car is inspired by the great Italian grand tourer car named IsoRivolta GT or Iso Grivo which was released in the early 1960s.
The car design also shows that the engine is placed in the middle, and of course, this is in stark contrast with the original Iso Rivolta grand tourer who put the engine on the front. As quoted by Motor Authority, this car design was presented directly by the CEO of the Zagato, which also revealed that they will soon release a hardcore version of this car.
Zagato IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo Concept shown at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2uXHhvw)
Andrea Zagato also said, although the Vision Gran Turismo only a game on the Sony PlayStation platform, but still be used to design a real car. Technical details of Zagato IsoRivolta have not been revealed yet but he also said that the true GT needs a very powerful engine, this at once implies that the performance of this car will be very fierce.
Rear three-quarter view of Zagato IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2LQLpUr)
As quoted by IsoRivolta, the Zagato IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo is power by a Callaway Corvette powertrain. The 6.2 liter V8 produces a power output of 997 hp which is fed to the rear wheels. The sheer power means a top speed of 365 kph (227 mph) is possible with a 0 to 100 kph time of just 2.7 seconds. It weighs just 1,129 kg (2,489 lbs) and uses a ten-speed sequential gearbox system.
The Vision GT program that has been initiated by the famous racing games named GranTurismo on the Playstation console, continues to attract interest from car manufacturers worldwide.
And the latest who interest in this program is the Japanese auto giant, Honda, which recently released a visualization of the Honda Sports Vision Gran Turismo which has also been confirmed will be present in the latest GT Sport game for PS4 game console.
Honda looks serious in the development of its virtual sportscar because the company invites all of its design houses to create a car that became the symbol of the sportsmanship of Honda cars. And the winner is a Honda designer from California, who presents a car with a cursory look similar to the 'junior' NSX, along with a more compact size of Honda's latest supercar.
Amazingly, Honda Sports Vision GT is really developed in the Honda's R & D center in Tochigi, Japan, as if this virtual car will actually run on the streets. In fact, rumors of real size Honda Sports Vision GT model was made and tested in the wind tunnel in order to test the level of its aerodynamic effectiveness.
And then circulated rumors, if many requests, Honda Sports Vision GT could have been produced, by using carbon fiber chassis to be very light weight, with only 900 kg. While a 2.0-liter turbo engine from Honda Civic Type-R is placed behind the driver and coupled with an 8-speed double-clutch automatic transmission. Wow, are you able to imagine this car performance? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ROADANDTRACK]
Nissan brings together the excitement of playing virtual games with reality through the Nissan GT-R/C, this is a dream car of the gamers that can be controlled completely through the DualShock®4 joystick. This is part of the celebration of the launch of the Gran Turismo Sport game in Europe on October 18, 2017 and commemorates 20 years of Nissan's involvement in the Gran Turismo game series.
2017 Nissan GT-R/C that can be driven through a Joystick. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ioEgNJ)
These GT-R car can be controlled simply by using a DualShock®4 joystick. The vehicles with remote control is able to reach speeds up to 196 mph without anyone sitting behind the wheel. The speed of GT-R/C was tested by NISMO driver Jann Mardenborough at Silverstone. Jann controls the GT-R/C of the Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter cockpit, which already has a special permit to fly in low altitude.
Jann Mardenborough posed with 2017 Nissan GT-R/C. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ioEgNJ)
Mardenborough is one of the most successful Nissan GT Academy winners, a revolutionary program from Nissan that seeks out and develops the gamers into real racing driver. Jann is the first racer to drive a GT-R/C because of his unrivaled talent at Gran Turismo and the real race.
"It's a great car and the first experience of a lifetime. The GT-R/C has merged my two worlds (virtual gaming and real racing world) in an unexpected way. The reaction of the car when controlled remotely is more interesting than I imagined. The designs by JLB are extraordinary in making everything react very well," says Jann Mardenborough.
Interior view of 2017 Nissan GT-R/C with the DualShock®4 joystick. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ioEgNJ)
"I'm happy to say all these challenges are passable, but this is also inseparable from Jann's unique capabilities that can control the vehicle in a very short time and produce a truly impressive lap times," he added.
Nissan has dedicated its best creativity and innovation to the racing world for over 80 years by combining technology and performance for competitive advantage. Since 2008, Nissan has also made the racing world more accessible to the public through the Nissan GT Academy, which can transform the game enthusiasts into professional drivers.
The GT-R/C was modified in the UK by JLB Design Ltd., by using the R35 V62011-specific engine that can be spewed the power up to 542 bhp of the same year when Jann Mardenborough won the Nissan GT Academy.
In the fastest lap recorded by Mardenborough (1:17:47), the average speed of the GT-R/C reaches 76 mph (122 kph) and the top speed at 131 mph (211 kph). Meanwhile, the average speed on the circuit with the lenghth of 1.6 mile/2.6 km is around 83 mph/134 kph.
The GT-R/C is equipped with four robots that control the car's steering, transmission, brake and gas lever. Meanwhile, there are six computers are installed to update the control up to 100 times per second. The steering position is also measured to 1/65,000 positions.
The DualShock®4 controls unmodified with a microcomputer that translates signals from buttons and joysticks to forward to the GT-R/C on-board system. This wireless operation has a main control range of up to one kilometer.
To help Mardenborough assess the speed of the vehicle in the corner, there's the Racelogic VBOX Motorsport sensor is installed to transmit speed data to the LCD screen in the helicopter cockpit.
The GT-R/C is also equipped with two independent safety systems that operate on different radio frequencies. This allows for two additional operators to brake the full ABS and shut down the engine if the primary operator loses its control.
"The GT-R/C has presented unique challenges and a number of our first engineering experiences. We must ensure effective robotic operation during acceleration/deceleration, as well as the power in sharp turns; provide real control and secure the car at all speeds; maintaining a strong relationship between the car and DualShock®4 with varying distances and with minimal conditions at the time of the robot in action," said James Brighton of the JLB Design Ltd.
In 2018, Nissan GT-R/C will be taken on the tour to primary and secondary schools in the UK to promote future careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | EVO]
There is an interesting idea concept emerging from the French automotive giant, Peugeot who imagine what kind of figure of their racing cars that will fight in the world's motorsports arena in the future.
The
new concept Peugeot's racing car for PlayStation 4 game consol named
Peugeot L750 R Hybrid Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from:
http://bit.ly/2yGZlxd)
Yes, they managed to create a radical monster concept named Peugeot L750 R Hybrid Vision Gran Turismo is present to the PlayStation 4 game consol as well as the tribute a hundred-year of the Peugeot L45 historical ride (who driven by Dario Resta), which successfully gave a marvelous victory in the Indy 500 arena on May 30, 1916 when he posted an impressive average speed of 83 mph (135 kph).
Top view of Peugeot L750 R Hybrid Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from:
http://bit.ly/2yGZlxd)
These eccentric car concept demonstrates the sexy physical form filled with futuristic elements combined with classic touches in some corners. The combination of exotic grooves on the front up to the area of Peugeot's distinctive lion emblem with the radiator grille seemed to enhance the feel of the future.
Left side view of Peugeot L750 R Hybrid Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from:
http://bit.ly/2yGZlxd)
While the Peugeot Sport livery packs spread to the stern area made streamline gives an impressive touches of a hundred years-old iconic car. Not to forget the rear lamp claws as Peugeot's distinctive identity also pinned.
The cockpit section is designed to look sophisticated as if prepared to compete in the future speed arena. The impression is emitted thanks to the installing of 'individual floating capsule' compartment concept with dual disc display and beautiful virtual reality headset.
Rear side view of Peugeot L750 R Hybrid Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from:
http://bit.ly/2yGZlxd)
Although still in the concept form, but Peugeot will equip the Peugeot L750 R Hybrid Vision Gran Turismo with a collaboration toughness of 580 hp petrol combustion engine and two electric motors that generate total power up to 750 hp and peak torque of about 730 Nm. As a result of replacing some of the fat with muscle, the new Peugeot L500 R Hybrid Vision Gran Turismo as it’s known by its full name is quicker by hitting 62 mph (100 kph) in 2.4 seconds.
It needs a tenth of a second less than the 2016 concept also available in Gran Turismo Sport. The two GT concepts will join more than 150 cars you will be able to race on 17 locations with 40 different layouts. *** [EKA | FORM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR 1]
Aero was a Czechoslovak automobile, manufactured between 1929 and 1947 by a well-known aircraft and car-body company owned by Dr. Kabes in Praha-Vysocany. Now Aero Vodochody produces aircraft only. Many famous drivers won at many events with the Aero cars including a third in category on the 1934 Monte Carlo Rally.
Aero Vision Gran Turismo by Michael Jelinek. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctS99)
Due to Kazunori Yamauchi has challenged automakers to design supercars for GT6 video game, but it doesn’t mean other car designers can’t join the crowd to show off their concept car, like Michal Jelinek made an attempt to design his own version of a virtual racing car under the brand Aero.
Front three quarter of Aero Vision Gran Turismo by Michael Jelinek. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctS99)
Rear three quarter of Aero Vision Gran Turismo by Michael Jelinek. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctS99)
Aero Vision Gran Turismo is a tribute to the history of Aero cars, it features cocoon shaped cockpit where the body structure plays the role as the main frame, an exoskeleton while serving as a set of wings and spoilers to provide optimum ground effect and aerodynamics. The electric powertrain is fully distributed directly to all 4 wheels.
Rear view of Aero Vision Gran Turismo by Michael Jelinek. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctS99)
Indeed, this car is still an imaginary car and if we've seen from its futuristic concept was very interesting, then this car deserves got an appreciation. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TUVIE]
There are concept cars, and then there are concept supercars. It is pretty clear from looking at some of the images associated with Logitta Concept Car that this is the kind of thing that belongs in the second category. However, pictures do not tell the whole story. Learn more about this concept vehicle, and you are bound to be extremely impressed with what you ultimately discover.
Logitta Concept car by Dr. Hussein Al Jammazi. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctTY5)
It wasn’t too terribly long ago that Kazunori Yamauchi challenged automobile companies across the globe to design and present supercar concepts for the GT 6 video game. The response so far has given us all kinds of designs and ideas to get excited about.
Right side view of Logitta Concept car by Dr. Hussein Al Jammazi. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctTY5)
Left side view of Logitta Concept car by Dr. Hussein Al Jammazi. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctTY5)
Nonetheless, if you want to see something that goes above what the companies are presenting, then take a look at what the Logitta Concept Car brings to the table. It’s hard not to see this as a concept car design that definitely has something singular to bring to the table.
Rear side view of Logitta Concept car by Dr. Hussein Al Jammazi. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctTY5)
Designed by Dr. Hussein Al Jammazi, the Logitta Concept Car is an extremely impressive looking piece of form and function coming together in the best way possible. The 6.3 L turbine engine brings more than 700 hp to the streets. If you think that the overall exterior of the car concept is something that took a cue or two from a fighter jet, you’re not alone. That was definitely something that Dr. Jammazi had in mind, over the course of putting his supercar design together.
Rear view of Logitta Concept car by Dr. Hussein Al Jammazi. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctTY5)
This car, even with no plans of going into production, still easily generates heaps of interest for further development of eco concepts that combine alternative energy and artistic design in such a harmonious way. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TUVIE]
Off course everyone is allowed have an imagination to make the design of the car they likes. This is also been done by a Porsche car lovers team that makes the rendering images of the Porsche Gran Turismo (GT) sportscar concept.
Indeed, the car will not necessarily be ogled by the German car manufacturer. But at least they have poured all of their imagination about how the Porsche 908/04 Vision GT should be.
The team consisted of Porsche car lovers, industrial designers, and expert of digital photo engineering were designing a long-tailed Porsche 908/04 Vision GT concept car.
Such design is the need for the racing cars in the 1960s and 1970s, at which time the cars were made to have maximum downforce. At that time also Porsche dominated in many racing circuits through the models, such as 917LT, 935/78, and 908 LH.
Left side view of long-tailed Porsche Vision GT Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cRofY)
Long-tailed cars were indeed fast, but actually more difficult to drive. The car like this then disappear along with advances in technology, particularly how to increase downforce without compromising the car's dimensions.
But the team that makes the rendering images thought that the essence of this project is the revival, in which the products were ever raised the name of Porsche in the racing arenas enshrined, not in terms of technology.
The driver was not spoiled by the sequential gearbox system, but should use the three pedals. Obviously, this concept car used a manual transmission system and its transmission lever is made by a wooden accents to give the retro impression.
In some parts, the concept car took the 918 Spyder design, especially on the use of exhaust silencer on the rear deck. In addition, the Porsche 908/04 Vision GT are also made shorter by the use of fender that maximally cover the wheel's circle and the impressive buttocks form to show aggressive side of this concept.
"We want to show the car's impression is 'forward' and really have a sporty soul. The idea is how to interpret a modern look of 1968 Porsche 908 LH model," the team said as quoted from AutoExpress. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEXPRESS]
