Calà, a Lambo that has never saw the light of day

In the late 1980s and towards the 1990s, Lamborghini was incessantly looking for designs that would replace their old model Jalpa. The aim is to produce cars that have competitive prices and can be produced in larger quantities.

Lamborghini Calà concept was built on the previous Gandini-styled P140 prototype by Italdesign. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2WrtCJZ)

Then in 1989, the design of the car was given the code name Lamborghini P140 was born. A few years later, Bertone's concept car inspired another Italian coachbuilder named ItalDesign to build a new body for the model but with a softer design called the Lamborghini Calà. Yes, Calà was built on the previous Gandini-styled P140 prototype.

Interior view of Lamborghini Calà prototype by Italdesign. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2KVDDcX)

Cal Lamborghini (also known as Cal Italdesign) is a concept car designed for Lamborghini by Italdesign. It was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show 1995. It was a fully functional prototype that was never successfully produced. The name comes from the Piedmont dialect in northern Italy and means "look, there!"

Calà was imagined by Italdesign to meet Lamborghini's needs for Jalpa's replacement, which stopped production in 1988 at the request of the then owner of the company, Chrysler. When Chrysler sold Lamborghini to an Indonesian firm, Megatech in 1994😯, Cala's design began to take shape, but when Megatech sold Lamborghini to the Volkswagen Group in 1998, the concept was canceled. Finally, Jalpa is replaced in 2003 by Gallardo that said to use the principles of Calà as inspiration.

Lamborghini Calà concept is powered by a mid-mounted V10 engine, which produces a maximum power output of 400 PS and mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that drives the rear wheels. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2WrtCJZ)

Calà is powered by a mid-mounted V10 engine, which produces a maximum power output of 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp). It is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that drives the rear wheels, with an aluminum chassis and a handmade carbon-fiber body. Just one Calà was ever made and shown as a concept car at the 1995 Geneva International Motor Show😭, and it’s long since been forgotten by just about everyone.

Its exterior appearance is seen borrowing elements from several other Lamborghini iconic production vehicles, such as the headlamps from Miura and the Countach's widescreen. The highest speed is estimated at 291 kph (181 mph), while the acceleration time of 0–97 kph (0–60 mph) is under 5 seconds. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOTRADER]
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A gorgeous Diva concept of Alfa Romeo

It is undeniable that many beautiful cars are produced by Alfa Romeo, one of the leading Italian automotive manufacturers that attracts the attention of the world's automotive enthusiasts. You could be remembered the most beautiful car ever made by this manufacturer named Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is known also the most sought classic cars in the world.

2006 Alfa Romeo Diva Concept displayed at the 2006 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yrsI89)

And a beautiful car species was re-born by this manufacturer and named Alfa Romeo Diva Concept which was revealed at the 2006 Geneva International Motor Show. This beautiful car was developed in a joint effort between the Fiat Auto’s R&D arm Elasis, the Alfa Romeo’s Centro Stile, and Franco Sbarro’s famous Espera automotive design. It was also built to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Espera design school.

2006 Alfa Romeo Diva Concept used a 3.6-liter 'Busso' V6 engine mated with a semi-automatic Selespeed gearbox, which features six forward speeds and a paddle-shift feature mounted on the steering column. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yrsI89)

The Diva Concept was built on an Alfa Romeo 159 chassis, and beneath that curvaceous body, panels were a heavily modified 159 chassis reinforced with carbon-fiber, suspension, and brake systems that were electronically adjustable and a 3.6-liter 'Busso' V6 engine. 

2006 Alfa Romeo Diva Concept had a minimalist interior and good power to weight ratio actually puts it somewhere in the Lotus Elise category. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yrsI89)

And thanks to a clever new exhaust system and a semi-automatic Selespeed gearbox, which features six forward speeds and a paddle-shift feature mounted on the steering column made the engine developed the power of 290 horsepower and propelled the car from 0–60 mph in five seconds, which said is more than enough for a 1,100 kg weighted car.

2006 Alfa Romeo Diva Concept also featured a clever new exhaust system and made the engine developed a power of 290 horsepower and propelled the car from 0–60 mph in five seconds. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yrsI89)

While its exterior appearance is brought the typical Alfa Romeo front grille for the nose. The car’s overall look and feel were influenced by the iconic Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale which can be said as the modern presentation of the legendary car.

The car looks nice and purposeful squat, those small but voluminous proportions and the butterfly doors whose windows fold into the roof. Described as having a ‘Formula 1 edge’ when new, the chiseled double-decker front diffuser looks to us a bit like the snout of the Boano-designed Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione of the 1955.

The Alfa Romeo Diva Concept’s lightweight, minimalist interior and good power to weight ratio actually puts it somewhere in the Lotus Elise category. But the boys from Lotus should not worry as the Diva never went into the production line. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ALFA ROMEO | PAULTAN | CLASSICDRIVER]

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A scarce Gandini-styled Lambo P140 prototype

In the late 1980s, Automobili Lamborghini SpA. made plans to replace the aging Countach and Jalpa models. While the development of the company's V12-powered flagship model has begun, work is underway to start developing a new entry-level model. The new model design work was once again contracted by renowned Italian designer Marcello Gandini who had collaborated with Lamborghini before.

1990 Lamborghini P140 while on display at the Museo Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yr20wp)

The Lamborghini P140 is the code name given to a series of prototype cars built by Lamborghini starting in 1987. It was intended as a replacement for the Jalpa that came out but never went into production, despite being close to production-ready due to the fading interest of customers into high-performance cars due to the Gulf Oil Crisis of the 1990s.😭

1990 Lamborghini P140 recognized as a member of the Lamborghini family and powered by a completely new 4.0-liter V10 engine along with an ergonomic dashboard. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yr20wp)

The wedge-shaped 2-door coupe codenamed P140 designed by Gandini was immediately recognized as a member of the Lamborghini family and powered by a completely new 4.0-liter V10 engine along with an ergonomic dashboard. The Lamborghini P140 is known as the first species of Lambo which is powered by a V10 engine.

1990 Lamborghini P140 body is made of carbon fiber built on top of an aluminum monocoque chassis specifically made for the 2,800 lbs (around 1,270 kg) weighing supercar. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yr20wp)

While the car body is made of carbon fiber built on top of an aluminum monocoque chassis specifically made for the 2,800 lbs (around 1,270 kg) weighing supercar which is also equipped with independent suspension.

The Lamborghini P140's mid-mounted V10 engine then sends its power to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission so that it's capable of producing a maximum power output of 370 PS (272 kW; 365 hp). No wonder if the car can accelerate from 0-100 kph (0–62 mph) in about five seconds.

1990 Lamborghini P140 attended the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2008 event for the first time after more than a decade on display inside the museum. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yr20wp)

According to the raging bull logoed company records, it is known that only 3 units of the P140 prototypes have been built. The first was painted orange and a fully functional prototype, reaching a top speed of 295 kph (183 mph) while on the running test at the Nardò Ring in Italy. 

While the second prototype was painted red but only a rolling chassis and never equipped with an engine, and the third one was built in 1991-1992 and painted in white. Lastly, the third car has been crashed during testing but was later returned and is currently on display at the Lamborghini's official museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.

And the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2008 event has become the mark for the first time this supercar has returned to the public after more than a decade on display inside the museum. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAMBOCARS]

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A new Greece's supercar with monstrous powers

At present, the automotive industry can be likened to a magnet, which has always attracted the interest of many parties to plunge into it. No wonder then many automotive manufacturers have sprung up from all over the world. And one of them is a Greece automotive manufacturer named Spyros Panopoulos Automotive. Previously, the company only tune-up various cars, but never made their own cars.

Spyros Panopoulos Automotive Chaos hypercar will debut at the 2021 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from https://bit.ly/2VYVvbT)

Recently, this Greek company will launch its new supercar with an insane burst of power reaching 3,000 horsepower, and given the car a proper name 'Chaos.' As reported by Carscoops, the supercar itself is equipped with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V10 engine that is capable of power bursting of 2,000 to 3,000 horsepower.

Exclusive front fascia images of Spyros Panopoulos Automotive Chaos hypercar. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3bDHl6B)

And if this proves to be true, the Chaos will be listed as one of the world's most powerful cars today. Previously on the list was the Dubai-made Devel Sixteen claimed able to produce the power nearly 5,000 hp.

Exclusive rear images of Spyros Panopoulos Automotive Chaos hypercar. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3bDHl6B)

Furthermore, Spyros Panopoulos Automotive said there are 2 engine options that will be offered with two different fuel uses as well. Yes, it is said that the first option of the Chaos engine used regular gasoline will be able to produce bursts of power up to 2,000 horsepower with a maximum engine rotation reaching 11,000 rpm.

Rear-end view of Spyros Panopoulos Automotive Chaos hypercar. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yLFe21)

While the next engine option that can produce a maximum power of 3,000 horsepower, it uses E85 fuel so that it can make a maximum engine rotation reaches 12,000 rpm. As we know that E85 stands for a mixture of fuel with a composition of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline.

Four exhaust tips of Spyros Panopoulos Automotive Chaos hypercar. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yLFe21)

Not end here, Spyros Panopoulos Automotive also said that both supercar engined was coupled with the dual-clutch automatic transmission and AWD system onboard, with 35% of the momentum going to the front axle and 65% to the rear one. And the company claims, it can make the Chaos to accelerate from 0-96 kph in less than 2 seconds and max out at 500 kph (310 mph).

However, until now Spyros Panopoulos Automotive has not provided complete information yet about the car's technical data and prices. Besides that, there won’t be any more photos or details until the car debuts at the 2021 Geneva International Motor Show. Can this Hellenic supercar reach the throne of world supercar glory? Only time can answer that, let's wait and see. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPYROS PANOPOULOS | CARSCOOPS | GREEKCITYTIMES]

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Hyundai Prophecy sensuous sportiness futuristic concept

Hyundai as one of the world's leading car manufacturers from South Korea re-introduced its latest concept. The concept car that was carried this time also claimed to be an environmentally friendly vehicle and named the Hyundai Prophecy Concept.

All-new Hyundai Prophecy Concept has a futuristic shape with a distinctive curve and addition used an environmentally friendly drive. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yT2Vpi)

When viewed from the exterior appearance which has a futuristic shape with a distinctive curve, besides that the concept of this car at a glance looks very similar to the Porsche or Tesla Model 3. And the South Korean manufacturer calls this exterior design the nickname Sensuous Sportiness.

This model has a design that reflects high-level aerodynamics. The front is lower and tapered with a wide air grille extending to the grill. Integrated rear spoiler complements this effect by utilizing a downforce which helps vehicle stability when traveling at high speed.

All-new Hyundai Prophecy Concept holds another uniqueness, the absence of the steering wheel in the cabin of this car which is commonly used as a control device like those in cars in general. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yT2Vpi)

There is no information on specifications or mass production plans. Just simply introducing a design that has been created by Hyundai. It's just that this car also holds another uniqueness, the absence of the steering wheel in the cabin of this car which is commonly used as a control device like those in cars in general.

As reported by the old Hyundai, it is stated that this car will use a self-driving system or autonomous driving technology and to control it is equipped with a joystick. There are two joysticks that can rotate left and right, one on the center console and another on the door trim. 

At a glance, the All-new Hyundai Prophecy Concept looks very similar to the Porsche or Tesla Model 3. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yT2Vpi)

Aside from being a control, this joystick is also a place to choose various menus. Then this model has four doors, the construction of which is made in opposite directions like the door on the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Head of Hyundai's Global Design Center, SangYup Lee said, that the company has turned on another icon that sets new standards for the electric car segment as well as encourages Hyundai's broader design vision. 

He also said, it was part of the expansion is what they call as the Optimistic Futurism, a design concept embodied by 'Prophecy,' With Futurism Optimistic, and the company's goal is to establish an emotional connection between humans and cars. 

Previously this concept car will be displayed for the first time at the Geneva International Motor Show 2020, but it never happened following the cancellation of that automotive expo event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will the car concept really be realized? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HYUNDAI | TOPGEAR]

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Hispano Suiza came back with pure electric power of 1100 hp

If you still remember, the automotive manufacturer Hispano Suiza is divided into two companies in accordance with the brand name, ie the Spain and Switzerland companies. And now both parties are in the process of resolving their disputes in the court.

Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne is the next Spanish remarkable electric-powered supercar. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39sTCZO)

As if it didn't want to get into the dispute problem prolonged, one party the Spaniard company named Hispano Suiza Cars. The company was known to be re-established a year ago by Miguel Suque Mateu, the great-grandson of Damián Mateu (the founder of the Hispano Suiza brand back in 1904 along with Marc Birkigt). And this company first supercar named Carmen Electric GT, a 1,000 hp electric-powered grand tourer-style premium car with the body made of carbon fiber construction.

The Hispano Suiza Carmen (left) and the Carmen Boulogne pose for a photo. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2UPcIUB)

The model was first introduced at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. This also ignites the company to make the plans to return at the same event held a year after with a variant that is faster and stronger than the Carmen.

In short, then the company finished the car and intended to fulfill promises they had put before to make officially launching this Carmen hardcore version that given the name of Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne during the 2020 GIMS event which initially will be held on March 2020.

Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne while on its debut held on March 20, 2020, in Barcelona. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2USW6M2)

Unfortunately, turn out one of the world's biggest automotive expo events in Geneva is canceled due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world 😭. But that does not prevent this Spaniard automotive manufacturer from displaying its newest premium car figure in public. And finally, Carmen Boulogne officially revealed for the first time on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Barcelona.

Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne was using a dual electric motor setup and claimed able to burst power of 1,100 hp. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3dHgnN6)

This limited-edition electric supercar was created to pay homage to the company's racing heritage since the pre-war era. Like many creations like this, Boulogne is one of the works of the 'Unique Tailormade' department. Think of it as a more luxurious alternative to the Rimac C_Two while maintaining an upper-class GT luxurious impression and design as in Carmen's.

Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne's dashboard view was maintaining an upper-class GT luxurious impression and design as in Carmen's. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39sTCZO)

While the name Boulogne was taken from one of the cities in France that hosted the George Boillot Cup in the 1920s, and at the event, Hispano-Suiza claimed three victories by using the H6 Coupe model. As we all knew, the Spaniard's side has a new HQ in Barcelona, the same location as QEV Technologies, its technical expert partner who is used to working on the cars from a number of large manufacturers and Formula-E teams.

Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne gets a carbon fiber monocoque bodywork and chassis, double-wishbone suspension (front and rear) so no wonder if its weight is very light at only 1,630 lbs. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2JshUst)

Carmen Boulogne was built on a dual electric motor setup and claimed has more power than the Carmen, ie produces the power of 1,100 hp. With greater power, the Boulogne can reach a top speed of 290 kph (while the Carmen only 250 kph) and reach speeds of 100 kph in only 2.6 seconds. Hispano Suiza does not only focus on straight-line speeds but cornering as well, due to the Carmen Boulogne gets a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, double-wishbone suspension (front and rear), and electric torque vectoring.

With its abundant power, the Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne can accelerate from 0 to 100kp in only 2.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 290 kph. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39sTCZO)

With its legendary expertise, Hispano Suiza was able to develop this car with a battery power of around 105 kW for a range of more than 321 km. Likewise, the structure of this car is made of carbon fiber so that its weight is very light at only 1,630 lbs (740 kg) which is 60 lbs (27.2 kg) lighter than the Carmen.

And this artwork on wheels will be built in limited numbers, ie only 5 units and each will be priced at €1.65 million (around $1.83 million) and deliveries are planned for a 2022 start. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HISPANO SUIZA | AUTOBLOG | MOTORAUTHORITY | NEWATLAS]

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