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Showing posts with label Supercar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Supercar. Show all posts

Saturday, March 14, 2020

The new Aston Martin V12 Speedster tempting the rich speed-lover

When seeing the form of the latest supercar made by British premium car manufacturer Aston Martin, it seems they are inspired by the figure of Elva Speedster created and launched by its compatriot fellow premium car manufacturer McLaren last year.
The new V12 Speedster is an "uncompromising, visceral two-seater" from Aston Martin. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q52qhT)
By taking place at its headquarters in Gaydon, England, the company officially presents a new automotive work for the world's speed enthusiasts in the form of a roofless supercar named Aston Martin V12 Speedster. And it should be noted this supercar is made in a limited number that is only 88 units worldwide and is intended for the rich speed-lovers.

Indeed, no one doubts the work of 'Q by Aston Martin' because this car really demands adrenaline from the driver. This is reasonable because Aston Martin was born from a history of racing and aeronautical design. The design process of the Aston Martin V12 Speedster began about 12 months ago with intensive development and careful planning carried out by "Q by Aston Martin" and Aston Martin Design.
The roofless, no windscreen V12 Speedster was created by the Q by Aston Martin bespoke division and was made limited to 88 examples. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q52qhT)
"It is a matter of pride to unveil the newest Aston Martin model which is the most interesting now. The Speedster V12 is an extraordinary display of the vast capabilities and determination of the 'Q by Aston Martin' team, who tirelessly created this stunning two-seat sports car aimed at our hopeful and enthusiastic customers, "said Dr. Andy Palmer, President, and CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda Group.
Aston Martin V12 Speedster uses a 5,200 cc engine, twin-turbo that can burst peak power up to 700 horsepower with a torque of 753 Nm. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q52qhT)
Aston Martin V12 Speedster uses a 5,200 cc engine, twin-turbo that can burst peak power up to 700 horsepower with a torque of 753 Nm. Then those power amount is channeled to drive the wheels through its ZF 8-speed automatic transmission system. And its acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in just 3.5 seconds, the highest speed is limited to 300 kph.
Aston Martin V12 Speedster uses elements from DBS Superleggera and Vantage which actually have a unique platform. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Q52qhT)
Aston Martin V12 Speedster uses elements from DBS Superleggera and Vantage which actually have a unique platform. Shock absorbers use independent double-wishbone on the front and multi-link for the rear.
As for the 21-inch rim supported by Ceramic Carbon discs with a diameter of 410 mm in front and 360 mm for the back. For those who want to have it, the price is estimated to reach £765,000 or equivalent to Rp.13.9 billion per unit and will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2021. Are you willing to have this V12 Speedster? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ASTON MARTIN | AUTOCAR]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Let's get grow with future Morphoz by Renault

As it is well known that the organization of the Geneva International Motor Show 2020, one of the world's major automotive exhibitions has been canceled due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 on the European mainland. 

But it does not dampen the spirit of the French manufacturer, Renault to innovate by displaying the latest concept car of the future called Renault Morphoz. And through this concept, the French automaker wants to show the direction of their SUV design in the future, especially in the midsize segment.
Renault's Morphoz Concept is a shapeshifting go-anywhere SUV. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/39C2jSm)
This concept car is specially designed in such a way as to be able to function as a convenient city car for urban use and a reliable cruiser when long distances traveling. This is the latest concept car from the development of the CMF-EV platform from the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance which fully relies on the electric-powered powertrain.

The Morphoz has the vision to be an urban family car in 2027 to come, while the platform will be the base of the Renault electric crossover that will launch this year. Not only that, but the platform will also be used for use on a series of prospective new models of Renault electric cars.
Renault Morphoz in normal size or while at 'City' driving mode only packs a 40 kWh battery, so that it can only cover a distance of 400 km.  (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IvZs1A)
At least, there're three unique vehicle design elements translated into the Morphoz, ie taken from a saloon or sedan, SUV, and coupe. Then all those three are combined into one car to optimize the efficiency and ease of a vehicle. So that in further development, the concept car has unique features that accommodate all the design elements above.
Renault Morphoz in elongated size or while at 'Travel' driving mode providing an extra space of 20 cm to be filled with an additional 50 kWh battery thus a total of power of 90 kWh and make the car able to roam as far as 700 km. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IvZs1A)
Yes, the car concept has unique features that made the chassis can be elongated according to its driving mode. As we all can see, Renault's electric-powered Morphoz car concept said to have two driving modes, ie City-mode and Travel-mode.
A futuristic steering wheel and compact-size dashboard were providing in the cabin of Renault Morphoz. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38yz3uw)
The chassis-elongated process followed by the A-pillar section occurs in the Travel-mode, thus providing an extra space of 20 cm to be filled with an additional 50 kWh battery. In this mode, the battery total power of 90 kWh is claimed to make the car able to roam as far as 700 km. Conversely, in the City-mode, the Morphoz concept car only packs a 40 kWh battery, so that it can only cover a distance of 400 km.
Rear side view of Renault's Morphoz Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38yz3uw)
In Travel-mode, besides providing extra space for the battery, it also provides extra space in the cabin. Incidentally, the cabin is also designed so that it can adapt to the needs; the front passenger seat can be faced backward if necessary, but not for the driver's seat, considering Morphoz only supports of the Level-3 autonomous driving system (the highest Level-5).
The interior nuances are presented in a very futuristic manner, this is natural considering that the Morphoz which is present this time is a concept car. To Autocar, The Renault representatives said that the safety factor would be the most difficult challenge for producing this car. Renault basically had to do a hit-and-test twice on Morphoz considering that there were two of them. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | AUTOBLOG | GIZMODO]
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Saturday, February 29, 2020

The newest Maserati EV might be using the name of MC20

One of the Italian automotive manufacturers, Maserati announced the name of their latest supercar 'MC20,' which is planned to be launched in May 2020 in Modena, and according to some sources, it will use an electric power train.
The newest Maserati EV might be using the name of MC20 may be launched in May 2020. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38QqfkJ)
As reported by the company's official website, the name of this latest supercar can be described as follows where the MC stands for Maserati Corse. While the number 20 is a supercar production code made in 2020.

In November, Maserati started testing the powertrain for the car on public roads in a test mule. The Italian firm released a series of shots of a camouflaged machine leaving its Modena factory at night
The Maserati MC20 is an evolution of the MC12, and also marks the return of Maserati to the world of race cars that have been in a vacuum since 2004. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38QqfkJ)
It was also mentioned that the MC20 is an evolution of the MC12, and also marks the return of Maserati to the world of race cars that have been in a vacuum since 2004. It says the machine was being used to house a “new powertrain entirely developed and built by Maserati”, that is the first in a new family of engines it is developing
The Maserati MC20 was developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and will be built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38QqfkJ)
Maserati emphasized the presence of MC20 as the company's transition to a new era. But they did not spell out whether the direction of change was towards the era of electric sports cars or not. They also have not revealed the appearance of the new car.
The Maserati MC20 was made with innovative technology and a low environmental impact. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38QqfkJ)
Furthermore, the MC20 was developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and will be built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant. The company claims the car was made with innovative technology and low environmental impact.
Nevertheless, the Italian automotive company gave a leak that the main production line was carried out at their factory in Modena, Italy, which also accommodated the electric powertrain assembly. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR]
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Sunday, February 23, 2020

Zagato made the Mostro five units only

An Italian renowned coachbuilder specialist, Zagato has launched a limited-edition sportscar named 'Zagato Maserati Mostro'. This car is only produced as many as five units in the world and is the result of cooperation with one of the famous Italian automobile manufacturers, Maserati.
Zagato Maserati Mostro at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Axez3i)
As quoted from Worldcarfans on Sunday, May 24, 2015, Zagato Maserati Mostro design inspired from the 1957 Maserati 450 S Coupe Zagato "Monster" which was created for the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the request of Sir Stirling Moss.


This can be seen clearly with the design of long front snout, while at the rear, designed bending typically of 1950s racing cars. The car frame purely made of carbon fiber material, in the center, is equipped with a tubular steel protective frame.
Interior view of Zagato Maserati Mostro. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1cYMtTS)
The body is also made of a mixture of carbon fiber so it has a lightweight. A fixed rear wing to maintain the car stability and unique doors that open in a forward and upward direction. Its rims using wire wheels models measuring 19 inches and covered with 255/40 R19 tires at the front and 295/35 R19 for the rear.
Rear side view of Zagato Maserati Mostro. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Axez3i)
Zagato Maserati Mostro relies on a front-mid mounted Maserati V8 engine with dry-sump lubrication and a customizable engine management system. The engine is combined with a semi-automatic six-speed transmission system. While in the interior, there are only two seats completed with seat belts, as well as the sporty steering wheel.
This car was shown officially in the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2015 which held on May 22 to 24, 2015. Developed to celebrate the centenary of the House of the Trident, all Zagato Mostro units will be delivered before December 2015, at the end of the automaker’s anniversary year and just in time for Christmas Eve. Although the price not referred, five units of Zagato Maserati Mostro already been sold. *** [EKA [31052015]| FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]
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Saturday, February 22, 2020

One of the most sophisticated performance vehicles of the 21st century

The world's automotive development is increasingly interesting to be noticed. Today which had been entering the 2nd month of 2020 there are a number of major automotive expo events to be held soon in the next view days.

As we all knew, that the automotive expo event is always used by many parties who involve in the world's automotive industries as a place to display everything related to the technologies progress been achieved in the world's automotive, and one of them to be held in this March is the Geneva International Motor Show.
The Czinger 21C is a 3D-printed hybrid hypercar from the US and plans to unveil it at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2tVzG34)
There's good news comes from California, where one of the automotive startup companies in there reportedly will launch its first hypercar figure at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show later.

As quoted from Jalopnik, the figure behind the emergence of the vehicle is Kevin Czinger, who is the same person behind the emergence of the other first 3D-printed high-performance car named the Divergent Blade some times ago.
Kevin Czinger, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Czinger Vehicles in the Divergent Blade. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1IefWpD)
And now, through the Czinger Vehicles (that's the name of the automotive company of his-owned), which has a production base outside of Los Angeles plans to launch its first hypercar production named Czinger 21C. Although there are still no detailed technical specifications from the Czinger 21C, it is known that the vehicle was also made using the 3D-Print technology.
The Czinger 21C features a mix of 3D-printed components and off-the-shelf parts and has two seats positioned in tandem. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HXh46p)
According to him, this vehicle will use a self-developed hybrid drive and is claimed with almost unlimited power delivery. And from the hypercar images currently circulating in cyberspace showing that its driver is sitting in the middle of the cockpit and the space behind which is then fitted with the tandem seat for passengers.
By using a hybrid powertrain that makes 1,250 horsepower, the Czinger 21C able to hit 62 mph in 1.9 seconds. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2V99MEh)
And hypercar drive is seen mounted behind a large glass dome, which is passed by a carbon buffer. The large wing at the rear provides sufficient contact pressure on the rear axle. The wheel has a quick-release key, which is known from motorsport. Ceramic brake systems can also be seen - and are also expected given the expected high-performance data. The exhaust is positioned centrally in the Koenigsegg style giving the sound of a hybrid car. Between the wings and the exhaust, there are LED rear lights that run across the entire width of the vehicle.
Power is delivered via a seven-speed sequential transaxle gearbox that was custom-built by Czinger. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2tVzG34)
Czinger claims that his first vehicle will be "one of the most sophisticated performance vehicles in the 21st century". What could be the explanation of names: 21 and C for Century. But it can also give an indication of performance if 2,100 horsepower. Given the high proportion of carbon fiber and the cost of developing in-house drives. And the company is reportedly building just 80 units, divided between 25 track and 55 road iterations and will cost from the US $1.7m each.
And for those of you who want to see the appearance of the hypercar intact figure, you might have to be a little patient until the Geneva International Motor Show 2020 is started on March 3, 2020, later. See ya!!. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FREENET | JALOPNIK | MOTORAUTHORITY | HYPERBEAST]
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

The 1st Thomassima in between a dream and its tragic fate

In the realm of automotive history, a unique chapter unfolds with the tale of the Thomassima series, a collection of cars that etched their mark not through the famed Maranello-based Ferrari factory but through the creative genius of a young American automotive designer named Tom Meade. The spotlight of this narrative falls on two iconic models – the 1967 Thomassima II and 1969 Thomassima III.
It could be an image of 'Thomassima I' that made by Tom Meade in 1962 based on Ferrari 250 GT. (Picture from: WheelsAge)
Tom Meade, born into the whirlwind of creativity and chaos in Hollywood on January 19, 1939, embarked on an unconventional journey. His quest for coach-built automobiles led him to the picturesque town of Modena, Italy. The fruits of Meade's imagination materialized in the form of the Thomassima series, a name derived from the Italian "massima," meaning "the maximum from Thomas." These cars, born from an American designer's dreams, stand today as some of the rarest automotive gems globally.

The genesis of this extraordinary series dates back to 1962 with the Thomassima I. This maiden creation, based on the Ferrari 250 GT, showcased Meade's dramatic personal flair. The car, propelled by an early inboard-plug Ferrari 250 GT engine boasting 240 horsepower, weighed just under 2,000 lbs. The power seamlessly integrated with a 4-speed ZF commercial vehicle front-wheel-drive unit, ingeniously adapted for mid-engine use.
Tom Meade (left) shakes hands with Enzo Ferrari (right) at the Modena Autodrome. (Picture from: Motor1)
Meade's aspirations took a hopeful turn when he was invited to display his Thomassima I at a classic car show in Florence in 1966. However, fate had a different plan. In a cruel twist, during the wet season, the Arno river overflowed, inundating the facility where Thomassima I awaited its public debut. The dream turned nightmare as the car suffered irreparable damage, vanishing forever from the automotive landscape.
It could be an image of 'Thomassima I' that made by Tom Meade in 1962 based on Ferrari 250 GT. (Picture from: LienhardRacing on Twitter/X)
Tragically, details and representative images of Thomassima I are scarce, compounding the loss of what could have been an automotive masterpiece. The tale of Thomassima I serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate intersection between dreams and the unpredictable forces of nature, leaving enthusiasts to ponder the what-ifs of an alternate automotive history. 
Here's what remains of 'Thomassima I,' after being swept away by a great flood of Arno River in Florence in 1966 until it unrepairable anymore. (Picture from: Patrizio Cantù on Facebook)
In the legacy of Tom Meade's design prowess, the Thomassima II and Thomassima III endure as testaments to the creative spirit that transcends traditional manufacturing boundaries. These cars, with their unique American imprint in the heart of Italian automotive craftsmanship, continue to captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike, weaving a narrative that goes beyond the confines of conventional automotive storytelling.

In conclusion, the Thomassima series stands as a testament to the pursuit of automotive excellence, reminding us that even in the face of setbacks, the spirit of innovation can persevere. The story of Thomassima I, though shrouded in tragedy, contributes to the mystique surrounding these rare automotive creations, inviting contemplation on the fragile yet resilient nature of automotive dreams. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | THOMASSIMA | CARADISIAC.COM | CHAD GLASS ]
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