Still from Ukraine, where the story of making this custom vehicle is done. Perhaps you is remembered the unique motorcycle figure named Sturmvogel that we discussed a while ago.Yes, this unique café racer style custom motorcycle was made by a Kharkov-based workshop called Iron Custom Motors.
2020 Quanta R built by Iron Custom Motors which allows you to enjoy traveling like a motorcycle, but at the same time provides a high level of security, like a car. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39xvDKP)
The latest news from the workshop is that it has built a unique quad bike called Quanta R, which allows you to enjoy traveling like a motorcycle, but at the same time provides a high level of security, like a car.
If You ask for whom this project made for? Bob Basset, who created the rider's mask for this project will help answer the question! According to him, the owner of Quanta R is someone who likes challenges, style, riding, but at the same time remains "in the shadows" during the project in process, by hiding his face behind a mask or helmet!
2020 ICM Quanta R exterior body panels are made of aluminum and some parts also used are carbon parts. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3g3nujA)
The fierce-looking quad bike body is built on a spatial tubular frame which is then mounted a modified 2.5 liter Subaru engine and coupled with a sporty automatic transmission system. And this power unit development is handled by Atomic. Four-wheel drive is also "Subarovsky". The unit also features a Bilstein B16 suspension, Brembo ceramic brake discs, Vossen forged wheels, and Continental 335 / 25R22 tires.
2020 ICM Quanta R is built on a spatial tubular frame which is then mounted a modified 2.5 liter Subaru engine and coupled with a sporty automatic transmission system. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3g3nujA)
There is an extraordinary thing of the Quanta R, where the engine has five power adjustments ranging from 350 hp to 600 hp by methanol injection provides maximum returns. So as to be able to make a 750 kg quad bike capable of accelerating from rest to 100 kph in less than 3 seconds with a maximum speed of 200 kph.
2020 ICM Quanta R capable of accelerating from rest to 100 kph in less than 3 seconds with a maximum speed of 200 kph. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3g3nujA)
The riding comfort factor is also considered on the Quanta R with the application of a special suspension system that allows you to do an alignment on both axles of the car, the ceramic brake system is complemented by reinforced hoses and a brake booster. ABS and ESP ensure maximum driving safety.
2020 ICM Quanta R is featured in various buttons and compact instrument panels on the dashboard and the steering implemented by analogy. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3g3nujA)
The steering is implemented by analogy with an ATV, has electric power, and was developed by ICM specialists. The automatic transmission switching system, also from Kharkov masters, has a push-button control principle and is waterproof. A number of other control parts also have waterproof properties and some of them are Performance Machine brands, and some are custom-made.
2020 Quanta R steering is a double, the rear passenger seat is under a sliding cover. Both seats are heated and handcrafted specifically for the concept. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3g3nujA)
The exterior body panels are made of aluminum. Optics, headlights, mirrors are borrowed from motorcycles of various brands. The concept is a double, the rear passenger seat is under a sliding cover. Both seats are heated and handcrafted specifically for the concept.
2020 Quanta R exhaust system is also manufactured by ICM and gives a pleasant sound. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3g3nujA)
In some partsalso
used are carbon parts made by Alanton specifically for the new project
such as mirrors, mufflers, silencer covers, glove compartment, dashboard
elements, Quanta R nameplate, and ICM logo.
The exhaust system is also manufactured by ICM and gives a pleasant sound. Then the Quanta R also has everything for true music lovers through the Alpine Marine system with 6 speakers, a subwoofer, two amplifiers, and a player with support for any music media.
Special attention is given during the coloring process of this unique quad bike. By applying the deep black matte color of the outer panels dilutes the blue color of the frame and suspension springs, and the yellow calipers emphasize the uncompromising Brembo Carbon Ceramic Brakes.
Kept
spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay
alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so
does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IRON MOTO | CARS AND COFFE | ]
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To explore the possibility of a Corvair-based sports car, in the 1960s GM Design built the Chevrolet Corvair Monza GT concept car, whose name was adopted from the famous Monza racing circuit in Italy.
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza GT concept car is built to explore the possibility of a Corvair-based sports car and designed by Larry Shinoda and Tony Lapine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/305Q1PX)
This concept car was developed under the leadership of GM Design chief Bill Mitchell, and the Corvair Monza GT Concept is the work of Larry Shinoda and Tony Lapine. That was due to Shinoda's achievements as a designer of Corvette Stingray that made him asked to participate in designing this car.
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza GT concept car has first appeared before the public at the 1963 New York Auto Show. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/305Q1PX)
The car appearance looks so unique with the forward-slanting nose with its four small headlights and the absence of a grille looked distinctive and fresh. The car's lines were taut and athletic, a welcome step away from the American excess of just a few years prior.
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza GT concept car does not apply the usual doors like most existing cars. To be able to enter the cabin from this 2-seater concept car, you should be opened the whole of the car canopy. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/305Q1PX)
Uniquely this car does not apply the usual doors like most existing cars. To be able to enter the cabin from this 2-seater concept car, you should be opened the whole of the car canopy. This was the same door-type that also applied to the Chevrolet Corvair Testudo, another concept car that Bertone built-in 1963.
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza GT concept car interior has a black dashboard with simple instrument panels and able to accommodate two passengers in its cabin. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/305Q1PX)
The Corvair Monza GT first appeared before the public at the 1963 New York Auto Show. The Monza GT used an engine adopted from the Corvair standard engine, which is a 6-cubic 145-inch inline engine with a capacity of 2,380 cc and is equipped with dual carburetors. From the machine, it can produce around 102 horsepower (76 kW) power.
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza GT concept car used a mid-mounted 6-cubic 145-inch inline engine with a capacity of 2,380 cc and is equipped with dual carburetors. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/305Q1PX)
The Monza GT concept is built on a 16-inch shorter wheelbase than the standard version of Corvair. Then the engine mounted behind it is rotated 180 degrees from its normal position to create a real mid-engine car, which is combined with the rear-wheel-drive system.
Although at that time the Monza GT concept was believed by many people among automotive enthusiasts to enter the production line, in reality, this unique concept car was finally only present as a prototype, one of which might be due to the poor reputation of the Corvair model at that time.
And now this Corvair Monza GT concept car is one of the most iconic cars ever made by those American automotive giants. And if you want to see this legendary car, then you are welcome to see it on display at the GM Heritage Center in Michigan. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CONCEPTCARZ.COM]
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It’s retro, it’s steampunk, it’s a café racer with a twist, it’s a one-of-a-kind motorcycle,named the Beezerker. The Beezerker is the culmination of 11 months of design and fabrication by Chris Flechtner, owner of SpeedShop Design in Seattle.
The Beezerker, a steampunk café racer custom base of 1965 BSA A65 built by Chris Flechtner. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1XMAoC)
According to him, the past two years have been amazing thanks to the impact the bike has had on the motorcycle and design world. Indeed. it’s a large piece of custom motorcycle history, and even more important in the history of British 650 twins.
At the heart of the Beezerker is a rebuilt 1965 BSA A65 motor which Chris admits he didn't make but aside from that motor and the custom tuck and roll seat the entire bike has been designed, modified, or fabricated from scratch by Flechtner.
The tank and tail are hand-formed from aluminum, the forks are made from fabricated sheet metal, the down tube is the oil tank and the twist clutch is his own design. Chris' expert machining skills enabled him to create the bike out of aluminum and stainless steel which also meant a lot of the bike could remain unpainted and raw.
Chris recently entered his bike, the Beezerker into the 2010 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building, and won a very respectable 5th place in the freestyle class and second place in the Metric World Championship class.
And also captured the People’s Choice Award and first place in the Freestyle category at the 2011 Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Seattle. Wow..!! Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops..... *** [EKA[28022016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPEED SHOP DESIGN | DISCOVERY]
ONE-OFF - In the fast-paced realm of automotive design, it's not just the personal photos of celebrities that stir up conversations in the virtual world. Concept cars, with their avant-garde designs, often become the center of attention among automotive enthusiasts. One such instance unfolded in 2010 when Bertone unveiled a striking concept car at the Geneva Motor Show – the Alfa Romeo Pandion.
Bertone's Alfa Romeo Pandion concept sat on display at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. (Picture from: Autoblog.gr)
This one-of-a-kind concept car not only captivated audiences with its unique shape but also made headlines for its extraordinary upward-swinging doors, reaching an astonishing height of 3.6 meters, and set a record as perhaps the longest ever made.
The Alfa Romeo Pandion. Powering this automotive marvel was a robust 4.7-liter V8 engine, boasting a claimed output of 445 horsepower. The creation of Pandion was a homage to Alfa Romeo's century-long presence in the automotive world, as stated by the manufacturer.
Front three-quarter of Bertone's Alfa Romeo Pandion concept. (Picture from: Autoblog.gr)
The nomenclature of Bertone's Alfa Romeo Pandion concept drew inspiration from the animal kingdom. Pandion Haliaetus, the scientific name for an Osprey – a sea hawk that dwells in coastal areas – perfectly embodied the essence of this unique concept car.
Right side view of Bertone's Alfa Romeo Pandion concept. (Picture from: Autoblog.gr)
The design philosophy behind Pandion was rooted in the "Skin & Frame" language. "Skin" symbolized the snake in the logo, representing Italy's renowned excellence in crafting beautiful, seductive forms. On the other hand, "Frame" pointed to the cross in the logo, signifying mechanical excellence reminiscent of high-performance Italian race cars.
Rearview of Bertone's Alfa Romeo Pandion concept. (Picture from: Autobloggr)
Interestingly, some observers noted a resemblance between the Alfa Romeo Pandion and the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics. Despite the designers vehemently denying any similarity, a closer inspection reveals shared elements. Both cars feature a front fascia with extended glass, seamlessly connecting the front, roof, and doors. It sparks a debate among enthusiasts – are these similarities mere coincidence or a subtle nod between automotive aesthetics?
In the dynamic world of concept cars, where innovation knows no bounds, the Alfa Romeo Pandion stood out as a testament to bold design choices and engineering prowess. It not only paid homage to a century of automotive excellence but also sparked conversations that transcended the virtual realm, leaving an indelible mark on the minds of automotive enthusiasts worldwide.
As we reflect on the Pandion and its unique place in automotive history, one can't help but appreciate the convergence of art, science, and passion that defines the world of concept cars.*** [EKA [20062015] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOP SPEED | AUTOBLOG.GR ]
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It is a matter of pride if a builder manages to build an iconic motorized vehicle. Likewise, the creation of a unique car carried out by Bill Carter. Look at the figure of the car which is the result of his work. Unique is not it? What do you think?
1991 Bill Carter TOPCAT, a unique street legal fantasy car with radical cab-forward designs and used a V12 Jaguar engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2WVG2ec)
Who was Bill Carter?The Bill Carter name was synonymous with some of the most outrageous street legal fantasy cars to grace the British roads back in the 1990s. As quoted from Autoyas, He is an employee of Ordinance Maps who has designed some unique and crazy cars as part of his job. And the unique car that we discussed this time was the one he made in 1991, named the Topcat.
1991 Bill Carter TOPCAT's passenger accommodation sat beneath a Tornado jet fighter two-piece canopy. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2WVG2ec)
Bill built the car from scratch, built the chassis, built the bodywork, built the lot. Uniquely, the engine used in this car is also not an ordinary engine. This car uses a V12 engine taken from a Jaguar and chain drive to the rear end. To support the performance of the Jaguar fierce engine, then also added six twin choke weber carburators.But unfortunately there is no record of the car's engine performance.
1991 Bill Carter TOPCAT'shas a radically cab-forward designs inspired of a Tornado jet fighter. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZXaeay)
The car's bodywork is indeed unique and somewhat radical with cab-forward designs and the passenger accommodation sat beneath a Tornado jet fighter two-piece canopy. Then the tail fin is believed to be added a moment later when the car was repainted into silver.
1991 Bill Carter TOPCAT's tail fin is believed to be added a moment later when the car was repainted into silver. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/32Wm5Yy)
Besides building Topcat, it turns out there is still another car that is no less unique that was ever built by Bill Carter in 1987 namely G-WHIZ. Both are built using a Jaguar V12 engine with a radically cab-forward designs.
1987 Bill Carter's G-WHIZ has a radically cab-forward designs as an airplane appearance and uses a Jaguar V12 engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZXaeay)
But it has a slightly different, because the G-WHIZ comes with 2 striking jet engine units in the back (it's unknown whether it also works) then is equipped with a vertical and horizontal stabilizers as the an aircraft has.
1987 Bill Carter's G-WHIZ has a slighty unique bodywork with 2 striking jet engine units at rear also a vertical and horizontal stabilizers. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZXaeay)
And all driveable day-to-day vehicles rather than relatively non-functional show cars. Indeed, it is hard to believe all Bill's cars have been certified for use on public road in UK and used by the creator for travel. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOYAS.COM | FIBERCLASSICS.ORG | BUBBLEMANIA.FR | BY STARGOOSE AND HANGLANDS]
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Plymouth XNR Concept was built in 1959 by Ghia and was introduced in 1960. The XNR Concept takes its name from the designer, Virgil M. Exner. And it designed as a high-powered sportscar, XNR Concept equipped with a 170 Slant Six engine which are prepared to the NASCAR specifications.
This machine is able to spewing of 250 horsepower, and making this concept car has a top speed of 150 mph or 241 km/h. Here is a Plymouth XNR Concept video of RM Auctions when they were auction this concept car in August 2012.
Although XNR Concept was built on a Plymouth Valiant wheelbase measuring 106 inches, the elongated body made an overall length to 195 inches. Meanwhile, the vehicle height is only 43 inches from the bottom to the top of the rear fin.
The frame of the XNR front grille constructed of heavy duty materials and this makes it weighs twice as much of the front bumper of regular car. In addition, in the rear bumper fitted the 'X' patterned, as a visual reminder of the car's name and its asymmetrical shape.
The most unique side of XNR Concept is the driver sitting behind the 'dramatic' curved windscreen, while a smaller folding glass available for passenger protection beside it. In addition, passenger seat also slightly lower than the driver, the designer thinking to minimize the negative effects of the wind.
Unfortunately after the launching, Chrysler assume XNR will not be sold on the market; even if there is market, but the XNR style will seem too 'extreme' to achieve good sales figures. Finally, Exner sudden dismissal in 1962 put an end to any XNR design chances that may (according to some circles) can be refined and become a competitor of the Ford Mustang in the future. See another unique Plymouth concept car. ***[EKA[03062015] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SUPERCARS.NET]
Again we talk about the concept car of the 1980s by discussing a concept car called the MG EX-E Concept made by a British sports car manufacturer, M.G. Car Company Limited. This concept car first appeared in public at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, which at the time could be said that the MG EX-E concept car had shocked the world's automotive circles, due to its design which was so attractive and very unexpected.
1985 MG EX-E Concept is a coupe-style sports car with low ground clearance, but it remains proportionate to the well-executed curvature bodied. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2OI3eYM)
At the time of this EX-E debut, the British company usually only offered the 'M' type cars, namely saloon and hatchback sports cars, so it was a pleasant surprise and the car concept described that the British company was still interested in the idea of designing and producing the pure two-seater sports cars.
1985 MG EX-E Concept is designed to use a 3.0-liter V6 engine alloy developed previously for the Metro 6R4 rally cars. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2OI3eYM)
The design of the front and windshield of the MG EX-E Concept at first glance looks similar to the Honda HP-X Concept that was designed by Pininfarina and launched in the previous year. The work on the project had begun at the BL Canley design studio earlier that year, and the design was done by Gordon Sked, director of external design, under the direction of Roy Ax.
The MG EX-E Concept is a coupe-style sports car with low ground clearance, but it remains proportionate to the well-executed curvature bodied. In addition, the car also has a cockpit 'dome' that seems inspired by the combination of Group C racing cars and fighter jet canopies.
1985 MG EX-E Concept's interior complements the 'dramatic' exterior is what the company describes as a ‘reflex information monitor’. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2OI3eYM)
Significantly, the body is completely devoid of spoilers, which paves the way for a new generation of cars that display neater and more aerodynamic body lines than their predecessors. The structure is also similar to the one used for the 1982 BL Technology Project ECV (Energy Conservation Vehicle) pilot project, featuring an aluminum frame with external plastic panels attached. Even the drag coefficient of MG EX-E itself is measured to reach 0.24.
1985 MG EX-E Concept's instrument panels featured a head-up display that displays important information such as engine speed under hard acceleration and cruising speed of the vehicle. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2OI3eYM)
On the side of the runway kitchen, the EX-E was designed to receive a 3.0-liter V6 engine alloy developed for the Metro 6R4 rally car, which was announced at the beginning of the same year. The car is also equipped with a four-wheel-drive system, wrapped in 245J17 7J tires. MG EX-E is claimed to be able to reach a top speed of 171 mph or 275 kph.
1985 MG EX-E Concept's body is completely devoid of spoilers, which paves the way for a new generation of cars that display neater and more aerodynamic body lines than their predecessors. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2OI3eYM)
Meanwhile, the car's interior complements the 'dramatic' exterior. Above the red LED display is what the company describes as a ‘reflex information monitor’, which is a head-up display that displays important information such as engine speed under hard acceleration and cruising speed of the vehicle. In addition, there are also futuristic-style phones, CD players, and sophisticated navigation systems. The microphone is mounted on the headrest with sound delivered through stereo speakers.
The concept received a good reception while on display in Frankfurt, therefore the EX-E Concept was able to keep the MG name shining in the world's automotive circles, until the company was completely reborn in 1995 with their latest model, MGF. In retrospect, this EX-E is arguably representing the starting point for the MGF project, both in design and mechanics. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]
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The 1930s classic cars that appeared using ordinary and shiny car engines were a usual sight for automotive enthusiasts. However, the story becomes slightly different and interesting when there is a classic 1930s pickup using an aircraft engine. Yes, aircraft engines or commonly known as radial engines will certainly display a unique and unusual sight when applied to a classic car.
1939 Plymouth PT-81 custom pickup built by Gary Corns using an early 1950's Cessna radial engine out of a C195 airplane while on display at the SEMA 2017. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39jUa5S)
This can be seen in the work of an automotive builder named Gary Corns in a classic 1939 Plymouth PT-81 pickup which its original engine (201 CI inline 6-cylinder) is swapped with the early 1950's Cessna radial engine out of a C195 airplane. This silver metallic colored classic pickup was completed to build by Corns in 2015 and called Plymouth Air Radial Truck.
1939 Plymouth PT-81 radial-engined custom pickup aka Plymouth Air Radial Truck has a cool interior with double seats as a fighter plane. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2OQiDGp)
According to the maker which also the owner of Colorado Auto & Parts Inc., initially this unique pickup was built to drive and set a record at Bonneville (the famous salt flat in Utah). But unfortunately, the radial engine doesn't have a class for it, they wouldn't let him run it because the seats weren't attached to the rollbar. Interestingly, one of the officials who has been there since 1959 said that the Corns' radial engined custom pickup was one of the coolest things he'd ever seen at Bonneville.
1939 Plymouth PT-81 radial-engined custom pickup aka Plymouth Air Radial Truck attached the double joysticks and featured plane-like panel instruments. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39jUa5S)
The trickiest part of the whole process of building this unique pickup was mating the automotive transmission to the aircraft engine. During the process, a friend suggested he use a V-drive plucked out of the boat. After spent a couple of long nights, then he's succeeded in mating a radial engine to a Turbo 400 (a clever idea that even the CEO of Lockheed-Martin was dumbfounded by when examining it).
1939
Plymouth PT-81 custom pickup aka Plymouth Air Radial Truck used a seven-cylinder radial 757 cubic inches Cessna's engine with 14 spark plugs. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fTD4OK)
The seven-cylinder radial engine with 14 spark plugs measuring 757 cubic inches is capable of producing power of around 300 horsepower accompanied by a very loud roar. As quoted from Rodauthority, Gary Corns said that his unique pickup purrs like a tomcat in a milk house, and sounded very loud and crowded like seven Harley-Davidson bikes who roared simultaneously.
With a fierce exterior appearance filled with rivets and cool cabins like a fighter plane have, but this unique radial-engined pickup was not something that is comfortable to drive on a long journey, because according to the maker, that he can only drive this truck for 10 to 15 minutes before it gets too hot.
This unique pickup with a machine that sticks out from the hood was last seen appearing at the SEMA 2017 event at the 'Covercraft' booth (as the result of their partnership in creating a special cover that matches the exposed engine that protrudes from the hood). It also briefly had appeared on Jay Leno's show.
