Carmen, a gorgeous electric GT from Spain

Hispano Suiza, as one of the car brands that triumphed in the early 20th century. As well known, Hispano Suiza is one of the Spanish automotive brands that has been established by Damián Mateu and Marc Birkigt in 1904, and finally closed in 1968. 

But now, there are parties who are trying to revive this brand by building cars in a modern style, refurbished designs and of course fully electric powertrain.

All-new 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT has debuted at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2JBTkZ5)

This certainly creates a legal dispute which ultimately involves the court to decide who is most entitled to this brand.

Who are they, the parties are being in fighting for the right to use the Hispano Suiza brand legally? 

The first party is an automotive manufacturing company based in Switzerland named Hispano Suiza Automobile Manufacturing AG. This manufacturer claims to have built a supercar named Maguari HS1 GTC on an Audi manufacturing base.

Front three quarter view of 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CMJNbV)

The second party is Hispano Suiza Cars, a Spanish manufacturing company that has also succeeded in building a typical grand tourer electric car.

This manufacturing company is based in Barcelona, ​​Spain, and is owned by Miguel Suque Mateu who still has a kinship relationship (the great-grandson) of the founder of Hispano Suiza, Damián Mateu.

Interior view of 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CMJNbV)

Mateu has the dream of realizing an electric car to the world market. At that time, Hispano Suiza had produced an electric car prototype that had never been produced. Then he planned to build the newest Hispano Suiza car since 1937, with the name Carmen Electric GT. By carrying out a great fender style, like the one circulating in cartoons.

The exterior appearance of this car was inspired by an Art Deco car in the early 20th century, namely 1938 H6C Dubonnet Xenia. While in the interior the designers choose quality leather, and a simple dashboard is equipped with a digital instrument cluster.

1938 H6C Dubonnet Xenia was the inspired model of the 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WlivjU)

In the development of Carmen Electric GT, Mateu was assisted by Saoutchik, a French coachbuilding company responsible for design, then QEV Technologies, a manufacturer that specialized in making electric powertrains and having relations with the Mahindra Formula E racing team. 

By using carbon fiber body, Carmen Electric GT looks rigid and lightweight. While the powertrain is capable of spraying up to 1,000 hp of power, and accelerating from 0-62 mph below 3 seconds. While the highest speed is recorded at 155 mph. Carmen has a battery of 105 kWh that can carry this car running up to 250 miles.

Rear three quarter view of 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CMJNbV)

The plan, Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT will be produced in Barcelona, ​​and only 19 units will be built. While the price offered reaches $1.7 million, and the first shipment in June 2020. But there is something quite surprising, when Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT has been part of a series of prototypes introduced at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show.

Despite these positive plans, two variants of Hispano Suiza (Maguari HS1 GTC and Carmen Electric GT) are struggling to use the famous Spanish auto brand as an electric model and become a production model. Unfortunately the problem is still stuck in court and it seems that it still takes a long time to determine which party has the right to use the Hispano Suiza brand legally. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOS SOURCES | HISPANO SUIZA | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1]
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This Britany metal shark ready to splitting the roads in high speed

You must rarely hear the Ginetta car brand, but this British car company has long been in the European market since 1958. After few weeks ago, we were still astounded by Ginetta's latest supercar design, finally at the opening of the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, March 5, the name and price were announced.

The Ginetta Akula is the kind of car that can only debut at Geneva Motor Show 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FwEkaL)

And Ginetta finally inaugurated their newest supercar named Ginetta Akula which was interpreted in Russian as a shark. Even share names with nuclear-powered attack submarines.

This car is made of a perfect combination of carbon fiber and light metals that contribute to its low weight, which is around 1150 kg. The Akula is powered by a 6.0 liter V8 engine mounted in the middle with a five axis engine block.

Left side view of Ginetta Akula. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Yiystg)

In terms of performance, the rear-wheel drive car can produce power of 600 hp and can reach a top speed of 322 kph. The engine is combined with a six-speed gearbox transmission with paddle shifters. In addition, this car also has a limited torque slip differential and a ceramic carbon matrix brake that produces 1.2G deceleration.

While in its cabin, the car is equipped with a racing seat with a harness integrated into the chassis, its steering wheel inspired by LMP1 racing car and also there's a touch screen infotainment system.

Rear side view of Ginetta Akula. (Picture from: https://cnet.co/2TP9LWu)

And for those who want to have it, just prepare funds from your savings of 340,000 pounds, equivalent to Rp.6.3 billion. And hurry up, because there are only 20 units will be produced starting in 2020.

"The concept behind the making of this Ginetta Akula is something truly individual, something that other brands cannot do because of limitations," said Gianeta's chairman Lawrence Tomlinson. "It designed to cut air like a shark splitting the water."

The owners will also get the driving experience on the race track with this 'Typhoon Black' supercar.  As a bonus, each Akula owner will be given a full introduction to the Ginetta brand with special customer experience made on the track alongside the G58 racer. As we all know, the G58 is powered by a V8 engine with 575 hp and only weighs 940 kg. This car also has some of the same technology as the Akula model.

In addition, these owners also have the opportunity to drive several Ginetta cars from the G40 to G58 models under driven by Ginetta factory drivers and several pit crews. And of course this will be an unbeatable supercar exclusive ownership experience.

Are you interested to have this 'metal shark'? Get in hurry, don't be late. Remember, this shark made in limited numbers for world wide. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GINETTA | MOTOR1]

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Here it is Jesko, the latest hypercar figure from Koenigsegg

One of the expensive cars displayed at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show which takes place on March 7-17 2019 is the Koenigsegg Jesko. This hypercar is made by a Swedish premium car manufacturer named Koenigsegg in a very limited number, which is only 125 units, and is marketed with a price tag of 3 million American dollars or around Rp.42 billion.

Koenigsegg Jesko has been shown off at the Geneva Motor Show 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

This car was intentionaly made to replace the Koenigsegg Agera RS and to honor for Christian Koenigsegg's father. Meanwhile for the body, overall the Koenigsegg Jesco is made of carbon fiber material which makes it more agile to dart on the streets.

And staying up-to-date has the speed that is able to defeat the fastest hypercar on the mainland at this time, in other words this car will be one candidates of the world's fastest car today.

Koenigsegg Jesko named for company founder and CEO Christian Von Koenigsegg’s father and replaces the eight-year old Agera. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

From the results of simulations carried out by the Swedish manufacturer, Jesco is able to run up to a maximum speed of 300 mph or about 482 kph and with this speed record makes it as the fastest car ever produced to date.

Interior view of Koenigsegg Jesko. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

As quoted of Whichcar, Koenigsegg Jesko is supported by a 5,000-cc V8 twin turbo engine, which can produce power up to 1,600 hp if using E85 Ethanol fuel. While if fed with 95 octane fuel this car is only capable of spraying power of 1,262 hp. While the maximum torque reaches 1,500 Nm, which is then channeled to the special made 9-speed multi-clutch transmission system called the Koenigsegg Light Speed ​​Transmission (LST).

Koenigsegg Jesko has all new aerodynamics generate up to 1,400 kg of downforce. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

In addition to being able to produce capable power, Jesko also supports with a series of sophiticated features contained in the cabin that almost resembles the aircraft's cockpit. There is a 9-inch headunit screen called SmartCentre, which includes Bluetooth, Navigation system, custom lighting control, climate control, and even it can monitor some car's technical information such as tire pressure, ESP, traction control, and so on.

Rear three quarter view of Koenigsegg Jesko. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

This hyper car is equipped with a steering wheel using a flat buttom model made from carbon wrapped in suede, the audio steering switch is also installed to help the driver to control volume and songs easily, cruise control settings as well.

And behind those wheel there is a small speedometer cluster that shows information on speed, RPM, power, torque and so on. Then behind those cluster there is an object like a green compass called Analogue-G to determine the G-Force pressure happened on the car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WHICHCAR]

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Engler F.F Superquad, a unique blend of Supercars and quad bikes

This year's Geneva Motor Show automotive exhibition hosts a number of car manufacturers in the world. Not only automotive brands with great reputation were present, but there were a number of small companies also enlivened the exhibition which took place in Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. Besides that, there are also several unique vehicle models that are also displayed to enliven the event of this famous automotive exhibition.

The Engler F.F Superquad is a cross between a supercar and a quad bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NUZJwY)

And one of the companies that managed to attract the attention of visitors to the exhibition was Engler, a Slovakian automotive company whose founded by Victor Engler. At this exhibition the company officially introduced a unique vehicle named Engler F.F Superquad.

The unique vehicle named Engler F.F Superquad has been premiered at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NY3wK2)

As the name implies, these unique vehicle is a blend of supercars and quadbikes. Yes, even though it has four wheels, this vehicle does not have a cabin and steering wheel. And it looks more unique, because this vehicle is not provided a bench, but only pinned to the seat extends to the rear and the handlebar as it is found on a motorcycle.

While on the engine side, this Slovak company claims that the Engler F.F Superquad which is powered by a V10 engine with a capacity of 5.2 liters can spit power up to 850 hp. (In our opinion) most likely the engine is sourced from the Lamborghini Gallardo, Huracan, or Audi R8.

This unique vehicle only has a fairly light weight that is around 850 kg, and is also claimed to be able to produce a perfect power-to-weight ratio of 1:1. And reportedly, the Engler F.F Superquad can accelerate from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h). WOW!

The manufacturer of Engler F.F Superquad also explained if the customers able to personalize vehicle components according to their wishes and there are a number of different color choices. These unique vehicle has engineered and developed its own aluminum chassis and carbon fiber body, which it plans to manufacture in-house. However, the company has not officially informed the price of this Engler F.F Superquad.

Do you want to feel the intense sensation of the supercar power on the bike's handlebars instead of the steering wheel as always. If yes, You must try to ride this unique kind of vehicles.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SUPER-QUAD | CARSCOOPS | AUTOBLOG]

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Aston Martin's new hypercar project

As we all know that previously Aston Martis has released a teaser from their new hypercar. The teaser in the form of a silhouette of a sedan is a car that Aston Martin calls Project 003. The British premium auto manufacturer says that this is not an ordinary sedan, but this Project 003 is a hypercar. And this hypercar is known to be equipped with a hybrid engine, the turbocharged gasoline engine and an electric engine.

Teaser of Aston Martin 'Project 003' aka AM-RB 003. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2TKBG96)

Even so, the detailed specifications have not been opened by Aston Martin, but it's still a teaser. What is clear, the Aston Martin Project 003 is the successor of Aston Martin Project 001 namely Valkyrie, and Project 002 aka Valkyrie AMR Pro. Because it is the next generation of Valkyrie, it doesn't seem too much if you hope this Project 003 engine will be more powerful. 

And just for information, Valkyrie AMR Pro itself uses a hybrid engine, with a V12 engine with a capacity of 6,500 cc that can produce power up to 1,100 hp. 

Aston Martin 'Project 003' aka AM-RB 003 concept car has been appeared at the 2019 Geneva Motor show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2TKBG96)

And at one of the world famous auto shows, the Geneva Motor Show 2019, Aston Martin presents a surprise by showing the figure of this newest hypercar. This reflects a significant step by Gaydon to show the line of vehicles at the prestigious auto expo in the world. The 003 will join the next generation of Aston Martin Vanquish concept as a two-pronged attack of these British supercar company. Both Astons are powered by a new self-developed V6. Yes, that's right: Aston Martin will start producing its own engines again - for the first time since the turn of the millennium.

Left side view of Aston Martin 'Project 003' concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CarIE8)

"It has always been the goal of the Aston Martin Valkyrie to be a once-in-a-lifetime project," said Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer. 'However, it is also important to us that Valkyrie will create an inheritance: direct descendants who will also set new standards within their own territory from the hypercar market, creating lineages from very specialized and limited production machinery that can exist in parallel with the Model the production of the Aston Martin series.

Rear three quarter view of Aston Martin 'Project 003' concept car. (Picture from: https://cnet.co/2Cd9VvW)

'I'm thrilled to announce that this car is the Project ‘003’, and our next step into a dynamic and exacting arena.' This is structured as the next chapter in the Valkyrie story. Most of the technology has been reduced from the maximum Aston and company relationships with F1 designer Adrian Newey, but being used here in the daily hypercar is more useful.

The LMP1-style door cuts the roof, making access easier. This is a full carbonfibre monocoque and 003 bodywork is composite as well, while the suspension is with an active system to meet road or track use.

There are no statistics or performance specifications available, but we know V6 will be combined in this application. Reportedly also this supercar will be delivered to its interested consumer around the upcoming 2021. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CAR MAGAZINE | AUTOBLOG]

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