Meet this unique DunBee

Ahead of the Dakar Rally (DR) 2015, as is usually the participants will bring new and sophisticated vehicles to be used in the event. However, one participant named Stéphane Henrard even bring the Volkswagen Beetle named DunBee. The name DunBee came from the words "Dunes" and "Beetle", and the car itself from months of hard work.

Stéphane Henrard's DunBee. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/178zvjS)

Changes were made quite extreme, because the VW Beetle ('VW Kodok' is the term of this car in Indonesia) has been performed with the tougher legs. As it is known that the history of the creation of this 'Iron Frog', one of them to devour the African desert. But not necessarily able to devour the South American desert, which has a different characters. So Henrard doing extreme changes and a bit of force the car's performance, only to make his car to reach the finish line.

"This car made its debut in the Africa race. Although never achieve the best results at the time, but now I am very confident that the car has been very mature to achieve the best results. This car also has proven its performance in several test sessions and will be ready to prove its performance in the Dakar Rally 2015, "said Henrard with optimism.

As an illustration, this car has been following the local competition and was able to finish in the top 10 in several stages. This means that there are real targets that can he pairs before competing in the Dakar Rally 2015.

Stéphane Henrard's DunBee on action. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/178zvjS)

"The main target is able to reach the finish line. Fortunately, this car has a body that is not so large, agile, and looks cute. But many cars that have the ability to do that. But this type of car driving so proud. I think everyone wants try it, "said Henrard.

There are no detailed specifications about the changes made by Henrard. But He is very confident in that way he will get nice results in that competition. Well, we'll wait and see, right! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTO123.COM]

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If Bettle mate with Porsche

There are unique car from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) exhibition is being held today. A Volkswagen Beetle perched with a sweep of the face appear flashy, far from its original form is a little cute. At first glance, the German car manufacturer that even looks like a Porsche.

Volkswagen Beetle by Tanner Foust and RAUH-Welt Begriff. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1qvDcDq)

As reported by Worldcarfans on Thursday, November 6, 2014, the new face of the Beetle seems fairly natural to see who is trying to do makeovers on the VW's car.


This special custom Bettle particular turns out to be the work of Tanner Foust, an American rallycross driver and RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB), a Porsche's tuner. Cooperation between them were already established long time ago. 

Previous two mutual cooperation presents another model of Volkswagen or Porsche.

Explained, the car's got a touch of aura racing is the future form of the Beetle. At least, so the face would not look much different from that presented it. Nevertheless, the two automotive experts did not say when the Beetle-looking like that way.

Left side view of Volkswagen Beetle by Tanner Foust and RAUH-Welt Begriff. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1qvDcDq)

It's based on the R-Line model and has received 18-inch Motegi Racing Traklite while inside the cabin it has a variety of R-Line accessories such as a pedal set and an upgraded shift knob.

Speaking of the power source, the Beetle is loaded with a future four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 2.0 liter. With this engine, the 'frog' may have a power of approximately 210 bhp (157 kW) and 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) of torque. Power is then routed through the six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG transmission system.

With the addition of a body kit, No wonder if the Beetle is present more plump. The width is said to be increased approximately eight inches. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]

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The fastest Fiat's city car

Now Fiat 500 city car family will be present in the racing version. Different from the other 500 that has two rows of seats on the interior, this time the Fiat 500 comes only with front row seats and while the second row seats removed.

500 Biposto, the fastest Abarth ever. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1x1zmX7)

Biposto, thus the name of Fiat 500 new family member which claimed as the fastest city car. Fiat is working with their performance division, Abarth to modify the engine and make the city car look is becoming more fierce to follow the 'Goodwood Festival of Speed​​' event in England.

As reported by TopGear, on Sunday, June 29, 2014, the 500 Biposto took the base of the 500 Abarth variants are known to have exceptional performance. Then Abarth re dispensing city car's engine by replacing intercooler components with a larger size and reset the ECU, but it has also been put the Akrapovic exhaust components which is known to boost the performance of the vehicle so more fierce.

Front three quarter of 500 Biposto. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1x1zmX7)

Thanks to Abarth's engine concoction, making the 500 Biposto now capable of generating a power output of 190 hp from a four-cylinder turbocharged 1.4 liter engine. And as the parent company of Ferrari, Fiat also asked Ferrari to graft the air circulation system that is used on their supercar to 500 Biposto's engine. As a result, the 500 Biposto able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 5.9 seconds.

Interior view of 500 Biposto. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1x1zmX7)

On the exterior, the Abarth's duty to dissected the 500 Biposto views so more fierce by applying a large bumper following wide airscoop to improve the air intake to the engine. In addition, the 500 wheels is replaced with a wider size and inter-blade design has a pretty big barrier to improving grip to the asphalt.

Rear three quarter of 500 Biposto. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1x1zmX7)

Abarth also make the weight of 500 Biposto become lighter with disarming some less important parts including rear seat and now the weighs of the car only 997 kilograms. To be more perfect control of the car, Abarth did not forget to change the braking devices of this city car wearing six-piston brake calipers and suspension system which adopts from the Abarth 500 so not swayed when it was speeding.

To adjust the size of the increased wheels width, Abarth adds the body kit package and changes the fenders become more prominent so make the city car is like a mini monster. "We must build a new era for the Abarth, one of which is to combine advanced technology, customization, and build the car is hand made," said Maurizio Consalvo, Abarth's CEO.

The fastest Fiat's city car sold at prices ranging from £32 thousand, or approximately Rp. 656 million for the manual version. Meanwhile, for 500 Biposto which has been install special racing automatic gearbox, consumers must spend more for £6 thousand, or about Rp. 123 millions. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOPGEAR]

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Superbug with the wild bull power

It's interesting enough, when I first saw this custom car. I wonder what is in the mind of the Oemmedi Meccanica tuner crews. Just imagine, in a classic Fiat 500's little body that originally only has a 479 cc, 2-cylinder inline engine, and now it was installed with a lump of V12 engine which has a capacity of 6,200 cc that taken from the Lamborghini Murciélago, along with its 6-speed gearbox.

Oemmedi Fiat 500-Murciélago. (Picture from: http://www.oemmedi.it/en/500_lamborghini.htm)

To build this Italian bug, Oemmedi Meccanica dismantle entire body of the Fiat 500 as well as remodel its whole construction. Starting with redesigned the shape of front deck and firewall, in order to accommodate the Lamborghini Murciélago congenital gearbox. No exception on the rear section is forced to overhauled up into the passenger cabin, in order to put the 580 hp Lambo's engine.

Interior view of Oemmedi Fiat 500-Murciélago. (Picture from: http://www.oemmedi.it/en/500_lamborghini.htm)

Meanwhile, to accommodate the wide wheels design that will be adopted, the four original fender of Fiat 500 that produced from 1957 to 1975 was dismantled and then replaced with a widebody design that has been tailored to the original curves of Fiat 500's all-rounded.

Right side view of Oemmedi Fiat 500-Murciélago. (Picture from: http://www.motor-talk.de/)

Well...after everything is done and completed in order to get the a more fierce look, then the entire body of Fiat 500 which now has a monster powered engine is then wrapped in black matte color. But unfortunately, the Meccanica Oemmedi not explain the maximum speed of the unique Fiat 500-Murciélago that ever exhibited at the Bologna Motor Show 2012. And this could be the toughest Fiat 500 in the world, following its video:

As the note, the Meccanica Oemmedi also been building a few of Fiat 500 with a Ferrari's 3,000 cc, V8 engine, and also a Porsche Carrera's 3,200 cc, 6-cylinder inline machine. Wow...! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OEMMEDI MECCANICA | WORLD CAR FANS]

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Old Beetle that think it's a BMW

Indeed if we want to fix the VW Beetle engine is to open the rear hood. But this Beetle was against nature, because the 1973 VW Beetle using the front engine. A BMW engine with M50B25 code which typically mounted on the 1990-1992 production of BMW E34 (525i/525ix) or 1991-1992 E36 (325i/325is) is transplanted by Joakim Karlsson, the car owner.

1973 VW Beetle with a BMW engine. (Picture from: http://www.speedhunters.com/)

Because of this, the 4-passengers old car is usually used to run with the 1,300 cc engine (50 hp) is now able to run faster, thanks to the power leap many times. Imagine, the default type of BMW engine which has a capacity of 2,500 cc was able to issue a power 192 hp is still considered to be less, and need to be improved so as to be capable of spewing power of 400 hp.

Against nature by installing a BMW engine in the front. (Picture from: http://www.speedhunters.com/)

The power surge supported by special custom GT45 turbocharger that mounted in the exhaust manifolds. To install the engine and its accessories requires extra hard thinking because limited space available. As a result, all the parts got their ideal positions including a thin intercooler.

With a great big space freed up at the rear it was an easy decision to move all of the cooling system back there. The big aluminum radiator is fed by a shroud that channels. (Picture from: http://www.speedhunters.com/)

The frog that used to carry the engine on its backs, now must be readjusted because the engine position changes, plus the increased weight. So the machine is positioned rather low taking into account the outcome of the car's nod and its wobble style.

The air scooped up by the two intakes on the side glass. (Picture from: http://www.speedhunters.com/)

Motion devices that transmit mechanical power created specifically blend well with 5-speed Getrag transmission is regulated through the best class clutch plate with Sachs 618 pressure plate. Power was supplied to the axle hump taken from the BMW E30 to drive the rear wheels. Meanwhile, the main radiator placed at the stern with  its wind channel through rear side glass. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPEEDHUNTER]

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