In order to commemorate its centennial anniversary, Bentley is looking forward to the future with the electric autonomous concept car rather than revisiting the past. The British company launched a prototype electric-powered car called the Bentley EXP 100 GT which is claimed to be a zero-emissions transformative concept car. The one-off concept car was unveiled on July 10, 2019, at Bentley's headquarters in Crewe. The concept car imagines an ultra-posh grand tourer for the year 2035. And it's stunning from every angle.
Bentley EXP 100 GT concept car was unveiled at the company's headquarter in Crewe on July 10, 2019. (Picture from: https://cnet.co/2XPiObp)
How's not, the concept of this car is equipped with a ton of luxury on the outside and inside. The carbon fiber and aluminum built low-slung GT resembles a car out of Batman: The Animated Series.
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Bentley EXP 100 GT is a battery-electric vehicle with four motors enabling torque vectoring to make the most of the system's peak torque output of 1,100 lb-ft. These motors allow for a zero-to-sixty mph run of
2.5 seconds, and a top speed of 186 mph (299.34 kph). A horsepower figure hasn't been given yet.
Bentley EXP 100 GT is the future of the luxury marque. (Picture from: https://yhoo.it/2NIkZt9)
Besides that, there're many unique and sophisticated features that are also installed on this car, such as the headlights are very attractive because of looks as they blend with the front grill design. And the company said that those massive front grill made of 6,000 LED bulbs, separated by a slim piece of copper, gives the front fascia an unmistakable expression.
Actually, the Bentley EXP 100 GT is not Bentley's first all-electric concept car. The automaker has previously launched the Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e convertible at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. As reported by Engadget, July 10, 2019, even the interior design combines a spaceship with natural materials including 5,000-year-old copper-infused Riverwood. Bentley stated that all car materials were present to help create a sustainable luxury future. It even has its own 'ethically-aware' fragrance.
Left side view of Bentley EXP 100 GT concept car with its door open. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2LjdMOm)
One of the attractions of the Bentley EXP 100 GT is its battery's ability to carry the car running up to 435 miles (700.07 km). The car also has a promising fast charging time, which is only 15 minutes for charging from 0 to 80 percent of the battery capacity.
Then there is also the sophistication of the future that is installed on this car is the application of Artificial Intelligence/AI technology, which is named Bentley Personal Assistant which has many tasks like a butler to serve his master in the mansions. Its tasks such as charging vehicles, adjusting seats, and curating the experience of passengers through biometric information, environmental conditions, etc.
Even it offers several different driving modes for passengers such as Enhance, Cocoon, Capture, Re-Live and Customize. In Enhance mode it is intended to resemble open-air driving with a glass roof. Cocoon creates a protective space by blocking other people from seeing inside. While Capture records a trip, and Re-Live plays a trip highlight.
In order to feel the luxury, the Bentley EXP 100 GT is equipped with an autonomous mode. So, when Cocoon is activated, the driver can take a nap without being seen from the outside. Again, this is still a concept. So it's possible there are still design changes or features in the future.
The Bentley EXP 100 GT will probably be able to preview Bentley's first all-electric production model, which has the due date in the year 2025. Bentley also plans to add hybrid powertrain options to each of its models by 2023. The process will begin later this year with the launch of Bentayga Hybrid. It is not yet clear whether Bentley will use the same powertrain in other hybrid models, or something different. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BENTLEY | ENGADGET | CNET | FINANCE-YAHOO | SLASHGEAR | MOTOR1]
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Might be it's still fresh in your memory, a row of works from Ferrari's bespoke divisions such as SP1 and SP2 speedsters and P80/C, but it's not. This supercar figure began its life journey as a Ferrari 488 GTB which was later changed by a third party into a tribute to legendary previous flagships from these prancing horses logoed manufacturer such as 288 GTO and F40 that followed it.
This beautiful supercar was created by an automotive design company called 7X Design and was named the Ferrari 7X Design GTO Vision.
This car is more than just a retro-flavored modern prancing horse as it also takes cues from some recent models. For example, the dual winglets at the back at a glance remind us of the FXX K track beast, while the rear bumper and diffuser look like those of the F12 Berlinetta.
Front three quarter view of Ferrari 7X Design GTO Design. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XnJJXm)
From the looks, almost all of the original 488 GTB exterior panels have now been replaced with new bodywork made entirely of carbon fiber to keep the weight down low. Then, there're the glorioust F40-like engine cover up to the 288 GTO-inspired double headlights, thus perfecting the appearance of this GTO Vision as a result of a blend of styles from the past Ferrari's models.
Rear side view of Ferrari 7X Design GTO Design. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XnJJXm)
It’s a wonderful combination of classic and current models, and it goes even further than that by riding on new wheels created specifically for this car. There're many 'floating' elements neatly integrated into the bodywork to show this was more than just simply strapping on custom bumpers, since the GTO Vision has what looks like a tremendous amount of new details.
There are also quite interesting parts in this car, namely the slanted rear slats just behind the rear wheels like the ones on the 288 GTO, while the fat rear tires harken back to the 80s era of supercars. Another interesting detail is the Ferrari badge on the front, which serves a double purpose as it actually unlatches the trunk at the push of the prancing horse.
The GTO Vision is more than just a one-off project as 7X Design mentions on their official website that accepting orders from those of You who own a GTB 488 or its successor, the F8 Tributo. It costs You around €1.8 million (around $2.02 million), but the first five customers can get special bodywork for €1.35 million (around $1.52 million). Depending on what you want, it may cost more and You have to wait between six to nine months to take delivery of the reworked Ferrari. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | 7X DESIGN | MOTOR1 | ZERO2TURBO]
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How much money are you willing to spend to buy a car? For premium car enthusiasts, even tens of billions don't seem to be a problem. But what if a car is priced at a price that is sold at prices up to Rp.190 billion?
Roll-Royce Sweptail is the most expensive car in the world. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FwoYCE)
As reported by Gobankingrates in June 2018, a wealthy businessman whose identity is deliberately unnamed had purchased a unit of Rolls-Royce Sweptailwhich was sold for US $13 million or around Rp.190,442,200,000. WOW ...!
With these prices, it is not surprising that the Rolls-Royce Sweptail was consecrated to be the most expensive premium car in the world. The price of the car above is very far compared to Bugatti Chiron Sport ($3.26 million) and Lamborghini Veneno ($4.5 million).
Roll-Royce Sweptail is a melding of modern luxury with a flavor of the 1920s and ’30s. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WWVpQB)
Rolls-Royce Sweptail is the handcrafted marvel manufactured by the Rolls-Royce Bespoke department. This premium car was launched in 2017 at Villa d'Este, Tivoli, Italy, after four years of development and became one of the world's most expensive vehicles to sell.
Roll-Royce Sweptail was took four years of developmen. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2X6izcj)
Indeed, when viewed from any angle this premium car looks sexy and different from other vehicles. For example, an attractive panoramic glass roof plus special lines that are reminiscent of Rolls-Royce cars in the 1920s and luxury yachts.
"Sweptail is a truly extraordinary car. Unique," said Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Otvös. "We listen carefully to our special customers and their interest in investing in truly exclusive works," he added.
Rolls-Royce Sweptail is the handcrafted marvel manufactured by the Rolls-Royce Bespoke department. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FwoYCE)
Do not get there, the front of the car is also very different reflected in the large grille, so claimed to be one of the largest grille ever installed in modern cars. On this front there are also new headlights and redesigned bumpers. Similarly, the interior design.
Uniquely, there is a feature if we press a button then a bottle of champagne will come out to be enjoyed. And there are no details about how much the service or insurance costs of the car.
To be sure, the British car manufacturer does not want to produce the Sweptail anymore. So, those car can only be owned by one luckiest rich person. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GOBANKINGRATES | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1] Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.
If you look at the vehicle picture below, can you guess this is a private jet or limousine with an intact jet's fuselage? Watch out not to be fooled. Right, this is a modified limousine using a jet's fuselage.
Jetsetter, Inc. turned a Jet into this awesome street legal Limo-Jet. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2BFsJ6b)
As reported by Motor1, this unique modified limousine is a crazy work from a company named Jetsetter, Inc. and it was gave a name Limo-Jet. Those nickname was pinned for the modification result is according to the shape of a limousine with jet's fuselage.
A luxurious and festive atmosphere is presented on Limo-Jet cabin like a private club and able to accommodate 8 passengers at once. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2BFsJ6b)
It is true that the Limo-Jet was built by using an intact Lear Jet fuselage (minus the wings) made of aluminum and combined with fiberglass materials. As the result is these unique long limo has a lenght dimention of 12.8 meters and 2.4 meters wide.
Limo-Jet has a dimension of 12.8 meters long, 2.4 meters wide and with a height of 3.5 meters on the tail section. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2BFsJ6b)
And another cool thing is, on its tail section is still attached the original parts of the Lear Jet aircraft include its jet engine with a height of 3.5 meters. And of course now Jet-Limo is free to drive on the streets due to it's a completely street-legal vehicle (in the US).
Although the jet engine still exists, unfortunately it no longer contains the actual engine. Now, the Limo-Jet uses a Vortec V8 engine made by General Motors (GM). But unfortunately there was no mention of those engine's performance.
While in its interior, a luxurious and festive atmosphere is presented like a private club that can accommodate 8 passengers at a time. The luxury cabin accessories are complete, ranging from TV, audio and many amplifiers installed in most corners of those Limo-Jet cabin.
The Limo-Jet had its official debut at KnowledgeFest, a mobile electronics convention in Dallas, TX back in August 2018. If You want to feel the sensation of riding this unique limo, please contact the owner's company through their official website. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LIMO-JET | MOTOR1]
For fans of toys, the Lego brand is definitely known as a toy manufacturer that forces you to think creatively. But what the Lego team did this time really exceeded the creative expectations of toy enthusiasts in general.
Full-scale and drivable of Bugatti Chiron hypercar replica made of over 1 millions Lego Technics elements including its engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GzsEXh)
Back on Thursday, August 30, 2018, Lego announced through their social media account that they succeeded in creating a replica of the Bugatti Chiron, a hypercar that costs of US $2.6 million, with a comparison scale of 1:1, like the original.
Not only that, the Lego team also revealed that they also made these Lego Chiron drivable, by using an engine made of Lego Technic elements too. This engine is capable of producing 5.3 horsepower and on the test ride, it able to reach speeds of 19 kilometers per hour with an overall weight of 1.5 tons.
The Lego-made replica posed side by side with the real Bugatti Chiron hypercar. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GzsEXh)
If you build the original car, you need about 20 people, within six months and 1,800 parts, but to build the Lego version you need more.
Then the Lego-made Chiron was taken to the Volkswagen Ehra Lessien test tracks, the same place when Chiron was first tested. Behind the steering wheel, entrusted to Andy Walace, a Le Mans 24 Hours champion and also the Bugatti's brand ambassador.
The functional instrument panel on dashboard and steering wheel of Lego-made Bugatti Chiron replica. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GzsEXh)
"Driving this Lego Chiron is an amazing experience and I really enjoyed it. Years ago I couldn't imagine that one time I would drive a car from Lego," Wallace said as quoted of Top Gear.
Lego reveals that the manufacturing time is almost the same as the original car, only for parts of it more than 1 million parts of Lego Technic. It consists of 2,304 parts for the driving motor, 4,032 for the gears to drive the tires, and 2,016 for the axles.
On the test at the Volkswagen Ehra Lessien test tracks, the replica drove by the legend of Le Mans 24 Hours champion and also the Bugatti brand ambassador named Andy Wallace. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GzsEXh)
To make the Chiron replica as similar as possible to the original, Lego also makes the speedometer section, the rear wing all of which function. Doors, headlights, rear lights, steering wheel and brakes also work like the original car, except the throttle pedal is removed.
Lego uses the original tires and rims taken from the real Bugatti Chiron with additional frames made of steel to strengthen this replica. This Lego Chiron parts are connected without the use of glue and almost more than 90 percent of these Chiron replica car is actually made by using Lego. ***[EKA | FROM VARIOUS OSURCES | LEGO | TOP GEAR]
Lamborghini Squadra Corse recently fulfilled its consumer demand by concocting specifically car for the racing arena named Lamborghini Squadra Corse SC18. This is the only car out of the Lamborghini racing division's production line at Sant ’Agata Bolognese.The SC18 car is claimed to meet the feasibility of driving on the highway as well, despite the design fully to work on the racing track.
One-off racing car of Sant' Agata Bolognese, Lamborghini Squadra Corse SC18. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PLKiew)
Centro Stile Lamborghini was also involved in the SC18 design with Squadra Corse. By prioritizing the side of aerodynamics, the racing elements are seen starting from the lattice muzzle of the Huracan GT3 EVO styled air intake holes.
The side and rear-side fenders, fins and wind catchers are inspired by the Huracan Super Trofeo EVO. The most obvious is the large rear wing made of carbon fiber with three measurements mechanically, which can increase compressive force on various circuits.
On the rear hood equipped with twelve air intake holes, and it claimed to have been carried out periodic testing during endurance racing. It also can release heat quickly and increase the cooling of the V12 engine while speeding on the track.
Certainly the engine used by this car is the best of the Lamborgini's V12 engine rows. Yes, the engine used is a V12 engine with a capacity of 6,498 cc non-turbo. It able to exert power of up to 770 hp at 8,500 rpm and torque of 720 Nm at 6,750 rpm.
In order to be tame when racing, so the ISR (Independent Shifting Rod) is pinned to optimize the 7-speed transmission shift. In addition, the car can be raced faster thanks to the use of carbon fiber kit body and the distance to the ground only 109 mm.
Rear side view of Lamborghini Squadra Corse SC18. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PLKiew)
The most exclusive of the SC18 is the carbon fiber coloring (the Grigio Daytona gray) with the distinct details and on several car's body sections were red-painted to enhance its sporty and fierce appearance at once while racing on the track.
While entering into the cabin, we will be greeted by the luxurious material of the Nero Ade's black-colored Alcantara and sweetened with cross stitches with Rosso Alala's red contrast thread. Meanwhile its bucket seats made of carbon fiber materials and remains with dark accents.
This car uses 20 inches alloy wheels in front and 21 inches behind and to be more practical the rims are tied with one bolt only. Furthermore, all of the rims are wrapped with Pirelli P Zero Corsa's special developed tires and also attached the telemetry system to find out various aspects of the performance on the track..
And reportedly this car was released at prices ranging from £5 million or around US. $6.4 million (approx Rp.94 billion). WOW!! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]
The leading American automotive manufacturer, Ford apparently has a unique way to pay homage to American pilots who are members of the RAF Eagle Squadrons and participate in the Second World War. Yes, they presented one of muscle cars they made, the Ford Mustang GT special edition as the only model inspired by the design of those legendary RAF Eagle Squadrons.
2018 Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT posed in front of the RAF-Spitfire, a 2nd World War's legendary fighter plane. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NPrSrJ)
The RAF Eagle Squadrons planes had flown above the Goodwood sky about 80 years ago and claimed to have a very important and decisive role in the 2nd World War. Yes, the area of operation of the RAF Eagle Squadronds during the 2nd World War was around the coast of England and France.
Top view of 2018 Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NqSIqL)
By carrying this passion, Ford Performante and RTR Vehicles made a high-performance car and claimed to be very fierce as well. This sports car use the name 'Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT.'
Front three quarter view of 2018 Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NPrSrJ)
This sports car carries a 5.0-liter supercharger V8 engine capable of producing power up to 709 hp. In addition to carrying a fierce engine, this muscle car also features RTR's carbon fiber-based wide-body kit and Tactical Performante suspension package.
Interior view of 2018 Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PQ3bsx)
The Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT made its global debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018. At the event which was held on July 12-15, these Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT was not only exhibited, but also demonstrated its capabilities.
Rear view of 2018 Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xwdyu2)
And the world famous drifter named Vaughn Gittin Jr. became the figure behind the wheel of the Eagle Squadron Mustang GT. He drove the Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT across the Goodwood hills to show the car abilities.
"We are very proud of the debut of the Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT at Goodwood. The presence of this car is perfectly match when we celebrate the Silver Jubilee and the 100th anniversary of the RAF in the same time," said Duke of Richmond and Gordon, founder of Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Then these special edition Ford Mustang GT was auctioned on July 26, 2018 at the event of AirVenture Experimental Aircraft Association held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and attended by more than 500 thousand world automotive lovers. And at the event finally, Brayton Williams becoming the owner of these Ford's stunning muscle car by placed the winning bid of $420,000 (or approx Rp.6.251 billions). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY HERALD | THE SPEED JOURNAL | TORQUE REPORT]
