A tiny electric-powered roadster concept with tons of torque

FOMM (First One Mile Mobility) Corporation, a Japanese venture company which has production based in Thailand. The company mission is encouraging the use of electric-powered vehicles in South-East Asia, and in line with this purpose the company brings three of their newest products to the world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) 2018.

FOMM AWD Sports Concept shown at the Geneva International Motor Show 2018. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qbKe8B)

As quoted from Carscoops, one of the products launched is a prototype of an electric-powered sports car named FOMM AWD Sports Concept is a sports vehicle which is a compact two seat roadster which features LED headlights, a short windscreen and scissor doors.

Interior view of FOMM AWD Sports Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qbKe8B)

The interior is incredibly stylish as it features exposed carbon fiber and a large metal center console. We can also see a bulky steering wheel and carbon fiber shelled seats with leather and Alcantara upholstery. The car's driver will also find a digital instrument cluster and a widescreen infotainment system.

Rear side view of FOMM AWD Sports Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qbKe8B)

This car concept is equipped with 4 Li-Ion 2.96 kWh batteries as its power source. It has a maximum power of 20 kW, and a maximum torque of 1,120 Nm. These FOMM AWD Sport Concept is a type of 4 wheel drive vehicle (all wheel drive).

FOMM AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Scooter Concept which has an eye-catching design. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qbKe8B)

Through one of these products, FOMM defines mobility as a comfortable movement in life. With their pure electric-powered vehicle, the mobility is soft for the community, environment, and saving.

FOMM One Concept has a mileage of 160 km on a single charge. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qbKe8B)

Together with the concept mentioned above, FOMM brought 2 other concepts to this event. The company’s second concept is FOMM AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Scooter Concept which has an eye-catching design thanks to its black and white exterior with blue accents.

Lastly, the FOMM One Concept is a compact electric vehicle with a front fascia inspired by Japanese Kabuki makeup. The car holds four, presumably tiny, people and can transport them up to 160 km (99 miles) on a single charge. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

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The first sports car made by Tata Motors

Tata Motors is known as an Indian automotive manufacturer that produces cheap cars and commercially purposed cars. But at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, they performed with an unusual thing namely by bringing a sports car named Tata TAMO Racemo Concept at the world's prestigious automotive exhibition.

Tata TAMO Racemo Concept made its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show 2017. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q3RLla)

TAMO is a sub brand of Tata Motors and Racemo is the first sports car made in India which was developed by combining phygital, which is a physical and digital merger.

So called because this car also has strong connection features such as cloud computing, analytic, geo-spatial and mapping that interact with humans. There is even an interactive game from Microsoft where you can try this racing version of Racemo+.

Front view of Tata TAMO Racemo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q3RLla)

"We introduce TAMO as our answer to technology, business models and collaboration. Racemo is the first innovation from TAMO, our emotions and leap forward to the future," said Guenter Butschek, CEO of Tata Motors.

Right side view of Tata TAMO Racemo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q3RLla)

This sports car concept appears with a coupe body and can only accommodate two seaters in the cabin and is a design work from Tata Motors Design Studio in Turin, Italy. This car is built using the MoFlex Multi-Material Sandwich (MMS) structure, and is the first car to use this type of structure. Just info, MMS is the latest technology that makes it easy to apply exterior and interior designs.

"The style and design will provide new experiences and technology, Racemo is proof of consumer character development that has become one of the digital lifestyles. This sports car will also be the best solution thanks to the new appearance and showing Tata Motors' vision and mission," Guenter added.

Dashboard view of Tata TAMO Racemo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2O7LPGi)

About the engine, Racemo is equipped with a three-cylinder 1,200 cc engine with a turbocharged. The result is the power produced reaches 189 horsepower, and torque of 210 Nm. To drive the car, those engine's power is channeled through a 6-speed automatic transmission system.

Rear side view of Tata TAMO Racemo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q3RLla)

No wonder, this sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 6 seconds and also there are several other main features such as Bi-LED headlights, electric-powered steering-assited, and then airbag features for the driver and passenger.

Rear view of Tata TAMO Racemo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q3RLla)

But unfortunately in July 2017, the Indian automotive manufacturer decided to cancel the launch of the version production of the TAMO Racemo sports car. Yes, this sports car project is one of the most ambitious projects in Tata Motors history. On the same occasion the automotive manufacturer also said that the sports car had reached the stage where they were ready to produce and launch the production version.

Tata TAMO Racemo EV Concept shown at the Indian Auto Expo 2018. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PUYtKh)

The main reason for stopping this car project is a financial problem. Initially TAMO Racemo was intended only for design studies, not mass produced. When shown to high ranked officials at Tata Motors, they agreed to produce these sports car. But then canceled it, because the cost is expensive.

Left side view of Tata TAMO Racemo EV Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PUYtKh)

"But now we have put it into 'ice crates'. Whenever we need it we can bring it out and then produce it if the financial conditions allow for commercialization," added Butschek.
Surprisingly, Tata Motors also showcased the electric version of its sports car ‘Racemo+-‘ at this year’s Auto Expo. The Home-grown carmaker unveiled Racemo electric concept at the Auto Show.

It is powered by a 200 hp electric motor with 210 Nm of peak torque. It has the lithium-ion battery pack. Tata Racemo+- is a two-seater that features a 6-speed AMT transmission. Besides, the electric car can travel 350 km on a single charge. Tata Motors claims that the car can do 0-100kmph within 6 seconds.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS | DRIVESPARK | CARBIKETECH]

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A Canadian eRoadster soon be born

Some famous car manufacturers in the world are working on roadster types such as Tesla and BMW. Well, Tesla is working on the next generation Roadster and BMW with i8 roadster.

Tofino electric Roadster offers 400 km range and Porsche look. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2pHlvsH)

But recently, the electric car company Electra Meccanica has introduced the latest roadster named Tofino, which is even more unique is the vintage-style car that looks similar to the Porsche 356 roadster.

Tofino electric Roadster looks similar to this Porsche 356 C. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zZNuJX)

Electra Meccanica is an electrical division of the Italian-based Intermeccanica International automotive company. The Vancouver-based company said that Tofino could travel as far as 400 km on a single charge. In addition, the highest speed achieved is 200 km/h and is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.0 seconds.

Right side view of Tofino e Roadster. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zZeOYM)

Although the specifications of the vehicle are not comparable to the next generation Roadster from Tesla, or even other company Roadster, the company reportedly sold Tofino at a much cheaper price of US. $37,000 (or approx Rp. 562 millions).

Rear side view of Tofino eRoadster. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zZeOYM)

The company has been launched the teaser images, but has not provided further information about the plans to mass produce the eRoadster Tofino.

As we all knew, previously Electra Meccanica has launched a three-wheeled EV called SOLO, and reportedly has received many orders in Canada and also in the United States. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ELECTRA MECCANICA | MOTOR1]

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Ferrari 488 Pista Spider as the strongest spider in Ferrari history

After its world premiere at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the new special series of Ferrari 488 Pista Spider made its European debut at the Paris Motor Show 2018. The 50th drop-top model to be introduced by the Prancing Horse is also the most powerful series production spider in Ferrari history, with an unprecedented weight/power ratio, which is 1.92 kg/hp.

2018 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider appears as the strongest Spider in Ferrari history. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y6zahH)

"The Ferrari 488 Pista Spider combines the best racing technology solutions with the excitement of driving to provide a pleasant experience behind the wheel," Ferrari said in a press release.

Drivers will be made to feel truly integrated into the car in a symbiotic relationship that guarantees an instant response to absolute orders and controls when executing even the most complicated maneuvers. This is not surprising because the Ferrari 488 Pista Spider has benefited from the largest technology transfer from the highway open road.

2018 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider made its European debut at the Paris Motor Show 2018. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2C1sxzP)

The engine, dynamics and aerodynamics of this model come from two track cars: 488 Challenge and 488 GTE. The latter won the GT class of the FIA ​​World Resilience Championship in 2017, giving Ferrari a total of five GT Manufacturers titles since the start of the championship in 2012. Furthermore, this model has clearly benefited from the extensive development carried out to produce a coupé version, 488 Pista.

Dashboard view of 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2C1sxzP)

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider, this sports car is equipped with the most powerful V8 engine in Maranello history which is also called the Best Engine for the third consecutive year in the 2018 International Engine of the Year Awards. Twin-turbo V8 engine 3.902, cc releases 720 hp (50 hp more than 488 Spider) with calibrated torque to provide a constant feeling, acceleration continues to increase. This machine also won the title "Best of the Best" as the best machine of all winners in the last 20 years.

Rear view of 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2C1sxzP)

The performance figures are the highest of the Spider ever made by Prancing Horse, including acceleration 0-100 km/h in 2.85 seconds with a top speed matching the Pista Coupe 340 km/h and lap time in Fiorano only 1'21''5. 

Target customers of 488 Spider Pista are Ferrarista with the typical true who already have other Ferrari spiders. These are drivers who want to feel all the power and speed of the 488 Pista Spider that can also enjoy open roof steering and the soundtrack of an unrivaled engine.

However, innovation is not only limited to the drive in power output, because this car also experiences overall weight loss and so on. In fact, the Ferrari 488 Pista Spider provides better handling, making it one of the most alluring models Ferrari has ever produced, thanks to many innovations in various fields. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]

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Here's it is Ferrari cars that inspired the Ferrari 'Icona' Monza SP1 and SP2

There is always a way to build intimate relationships between consumers and car brands. Ranging up the sports car series up to hypercar, including to produce special editions car. An example is Ferrari, which has just introduced the Ferrari special edition, which is made exclusive only for true Ferrari collectors.

The first Ferrari to race at Pebble Beach was Jim Kimberly’s Ferrari 166 Touring Barchetta. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xGRnC3)

These special edition cars were include in the Ferrari 'Icona' family are. The Ferrari 'Icona' series were launch at the Capital Market’s Day in Maranello, last Tuesday, September 18, 2018, featured two cars at once, namely the Ferrari Monza SP1 and Monza SP2. Interestingly, both cars use the barchetta car body concept.

All-new Ferrari Monza SP1 (right) and SP2 (left) in the barchetta car body concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xyRgI2)

For your information, a barchetta car concept is basically a sports car that use a front-engine with no roof and no windshield, which only has 1 or 2 seats. These concept cars became a trend during the 1940-1950s, where several Italian car brands such as Ferrari and Fiat were among the most diligent in producing these Barchetta-style cars.

Here is a row of Ferraris that inspired the birth of Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2:

1. 1948 Ferrari 166 MM
Specifically, 'Icona' is inspired by the Ferrari 166 MM produced in the 1948. The Ferrari 166 MM is the first Ferrari car to carry the body shape of a barchetta. Designed for long distance competition, the 166 MM took its name from one of the world’s most famous road races, the Mille Miglia, in which the Maranello cars were to triumph again and again.

1948 Ferrari 166 MM. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2R4ZFfo)

Its coachwork was built by Touring using the "Superlight" method. The 166 MM was both extremely light and extremely dynamic whilst still maintaining significant structural stiffness. This car uses a 1,995 cc V12 engine capable of producing power up to 103 kW (140 hp) at 6,600 rpm and allow it has a top speed of 220 km/h. And the 166 MM’s engine was also modified for run on “normal” commercially available fuel.. 

2. 1954 Ferrari 750 Monza
Then the Ferrari barchetta-shaped cars been continued through Ferrari Monza series cars such as the Ferrari 750 Monza. The prototype made its debut at Monza in 1954 with a 2,953 cc V12 engine based on a development of the four-cylinder Type 555 and took both first and second positions.

1954 Ferrari 750 Monza. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zzyfr0)

Those engine capable of producing power up to 176 kW (240 hp) at 7,200 rpm and allow it has a top speed of 250 km/h. Almost all of the coachworks were built by Scaglietti to a Dino Ferrari design. The most notable of the 750 Monza’s other victories was the 1954 Tourist Trophy.

3. 1956 Ferrari 860 Monza 

A development of the 750 Monza in the 1956, the 860 Monza used a bigger displacement, 3,431 cc version of the four-cylinder engine in the run up to the arrival of the new V12s. Those engine capable of producing power up to 206 kW (280 hp) at 6,000 rpm and allow it has a top speed of 260 km/h.

1956 Ferrari 860 Monza. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2N4Zg9p)

After a rather low key debut at the Tourist Trophy, it was sent to the US where Phil Hill drove it to victory at Nassau. An improved version, driven by Collins and Musso, also went on to take second and third in the Mille Miglia behind the new 290 MM. The 860 Monza brought the era of the four-cylinder engine to a close and marked the channelling of the company’s engineering efforts back into the V12.

4. 2000 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 

Apart from the world racing achievements, Ferrari also produces a lot of barchetta body cars for normal use. One of the last Ferrari cars to use the barchetta concept is a special edition of the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina unveiled at the Paris Show in 2000, which produced in limited numbers of 448 units in between the 2000 to 2001.

2000 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Dxj9Gs)

Of the many lines of Ferrari, the Ferrari Monza line is the one who most often carries the concept of a barchetta car. As a result when Ferrari launched the 'Icona' special edition, Ferrari unanimously raised the name Monza through the Ferrari Monza SP1 and Ferrari Monza SP2 became the lines of Ferrari cars appear with the fastest performance but retro-modern style. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FERRARI]

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Peek the Toyota Supra A90 prototype at Goodwood

As we all know, that Toyota has displayed a prototype of the 5th generation of Supra sports car with the code Toyota Supra A90 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​2018 some time ago.

The latest generation of Toyota Supra A90 when performing at 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed some times ago. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MZIqZs)

But unfortunately the appearance is still wrapped in a camouflage layer in all-over its body. It seems Toyota is still shy about showing the full appearance of these 2019 Toyota Supra A90.

The appearance of the car was long awaited. Starting by the appearence of Toyota FT-1 concept four years ago, the name of the legendary Japanese sports car was finally officially introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 2018 under the name Toyota Supra GR Racing Concept. In fact, these car has been announced going to compete in the NASCAR racing event. So, when is the production version?

Interior view of 2019 Toyota Supra A90. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MYiPA4)

Even so, its figure is not just shown on the booth. Instead, also was took to running and dancing on the Goodwood Hills, even though it wasn't in full throttle. Broadly speaking, the visitors able to guess what the production version of the Toyota Supra A90 looks like. Of course, not as extreme as the racing concept model displayed in Geneva.

2018 Toyota Supra GR Racing Concept shown at 2018 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q1y3Gn)

The engine is still kept secret, although from the sound it can be guessed that the Supra A90 comes with a 6-cylinder inline engine unit. Information circulating, the engine was 3,000 cc 6 cylinder turbo with a maximum power of 335 hp as used by BMW. In addition to version 3.0, will also be present in the 2.0 4 cylinder GRMN more powerful version. This was confirmed directly by the Chief Engineer Supra, Tetsuya Tada.

Documents about the Toyota Supra show that the lowest power of the 2019 Toyota A90 Supra will use the BMW's engine, ie the 2,000 cc turbocharged four-cylinder unit with code B48B20 which is claimed to be capable of spewing the power up to 262 hp.

There are a number of reasons why Toyota presents the 4-cylinder Supra, according to Tada it will make this car appear more lighter and have a much better weight and cheaper sold price... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOYOTA | CARSCOOPS]

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