The latest roofless V12-engined supercar of Ferrari

Unique ONES After some time ago Lamborghini launched the one-off racing-purposed supercar called the Lamborghini Squadra Corse SC18, and it seems Ferrari also did not want to miss. Recently the Maranello-based premium car manufacturer launched their latest creation, named Ferrari SP3JC.

Ferrari SP3JC, a special one-off roofless supercar owned by a Scottish collector named John Collins. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zyc8Ry)

The SP3JC is the latest one-off project from Ferrari which has been officially handed over to its owner namely John Collins, a Scottish collector and former freelance writer. The vehicle designed by the Ferrari Styling Center is an order from a Ferrari collector who wants a pure roadster with a chassis and engine taken from the F12tdf.

Ferrari SP3JC, a pure roadster built based on a chassis and engine taken from the Ferrari F12tdf. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zyc8Ry)

This car produced only one unit, and ordered by the one-off series, it will provide the maximum expression of the driving experience with an open-roof car, and at the same time will remind again to the 1950s and 60s V12-engined Ferrari spider car product.

Ferrari SP3JC wears a funky tri-color paint scheme that really doesn’t do justice to the exclusivity of this model. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zyc8Ry)

This roofless (obviously) car has a very muscular appearance with dynamic grooves on the sides designed to emphasize the front-engine layout, a typical air intake hole placement on the front, and a dramatic rear fascia with horizontal lines that make it look wider.

Ferrari SP3JC uses a 6.3-liter V12 producing 780 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zyc8Ry)

The client's love of Pop Art is reflected in the firm graphics, and the unique combination of livery from the Azzurro Met (blue) and Giallo Modena (yellow) above the main Bianco Italia (white) color scheme that confirms the sensual impression of the car.

It took more more than three years to build the one-off Ferrari SP3JC. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zyc8Ry)

The sporty theme that is strengthened is seen by the installation of special details such as two-glass inserts on the hood to show off the V12 780cv engine, a link between the fairing of an integrated carbon fiber roll and a brushed aluminum fuel tank cap.

Then on its interior, there is a pair of racing-styled seat made of genuine leather in blue with white inserts. The blue colored leather extends to the bottom of dashboard and is sewn with contrasting colored stitches throughout the interior trim.

As quoted of Top Speed, Ferrari to build it since more than three years ago. The wait was long, but the final product made it worth it. *** [EKA [061218] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DIGITRENDS | TOPSPEED]

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Towards the birth of the last petrol-engined sports car of Lotus

Wait.... After some time ago, Lotus Cars had launched officially its first electric-powered hypercar, named Lotus Evija, again the British company will introduce its newest sports car which is projected to be the successor of its previous sports car line ups.

The teaser image of Lotus Emira, the  last petrol-engined sports car of Lotus. (Picture from: Carscoops)

The new sportscar model is named Lotus Emira which is also said to be the last petrol-engined sports car produced by the British company. Previously, this Emira sports car was known by its code name, the Type 131 which was designed to fulfill the Lotus's promise of creating cars that were more useful and better equipped than previous models such as the Evora, Elise and Exige which will be replaced collectively.

The teaser image of Lotus Emira, the  last petrol-engined sports car of Lotus. (Picture from: Carscoops)

As the plan, this Hethel, Norfolk-based automotive company will fully introduce the new sportscar model on July 6, 2021, and will go on sale included to the US (with full federal homologation) in the middle to the end of the year with prices ranging of the US $60,000. Besides confirming the name for the sports car, the British sportscar maker subsequently released a teaser image as well.

The teaser image of Lotus Emira, the  last petrol-engined sports car of Lotus. (Picture from: Carscoops)

Furthermore, the newest Lotus sportscar will only be available in coupe form, as confirmed by Matt Windle, the Lotus's new managing director that there are no plans for a roadster version. Furthermore, he said that the Emira sportscar will come with a choice of either an exclusively offered a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a dual clutch transmission system or a V-6 engine coupled with a choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic torque converter.

The teaser image of Lotus Emira, the  last petrol-engined sports car of Lotus. (Picture from: Carscoops)

The four-cylinder version will produce over 300 horsepower, and produce at least as much as 416-hp of output than the Evora GT, meaning performance overlaps with the two. Furthermore, Matt Windle confirmed, that there will be no hybrid or plug-in variant so Lotus plans to make it as a direct transition to a fully electrified production model. The British manufacturer has not informed yet where the Emira's engine came from, but as insider sources specifically said that is not a Volvo or Geely powertrain unit.

The Emira sports car will retain its aluminum-bonded architecture, although the teaser image clearly shows that the exterior design is inspired by the carbon fiber-made Lotus Evija hypercar. While the cabin will be wider than previous Lotus models, featuring digital instruments and a capacitive touch screen for many control functions. It will also be the first Lotus to have an active safety system, although none require steering intervention.

So for now on, let's wait until the day of the Lotus Emira would be came in July 6, 2021 and see what the Lotus' last petrol-engined sportscar could be like. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LOTUS | CARSCOOPS | WIKIPEDIA ]

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Five fast cars from Japan

SuperBEAST Japan is one country that is fairly prolific in producing a great powered sports car. "The Fast and the Furious" sequel movie that has now entered its ninth, also not spared as well flaunt sports cars from Japan who appeared so fierce.

The legendary Mazda RX-7 car looks more fashionable. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2RhLS6z)

Currently, Japan almost every year producing new cars with incredible speed performance. However, among the dozens of new car models are born each year in Japan, the following five cars that can be categorized as the most exciting Japan's cars that ever made,

5. Mazda RX-7 (FD)

The third and last generation of the RX-7, known as the FD, 2-door sports coupe was manufactured in three Series, 6, 7 and 8, and was based on a 2.6L Wankel rotary engine positioned behind the front axle.

A total of three outputs were available, 236 HP, 255 HP and 276 HP, all of them joined by a manual, 5-speed transmission as standard.

Mazda RX-7 (FD). (Picture from: http://www.c7carbon.com/)

Optionally, a 4-speed automatic transmission could also be fitted. Braking efficiency and fading resistance were improved thanks to the all-round ventilated discs. The FD RX-7 was declared Playboy's Car of the Year in 1993 and numerous publications rated it as one of the best sports cars. (Jump to related article).

4. Nissan R390 GT-1

The Nissan R390 can not be ruled out. Designed to compete on Le Mans GT-1 category in the 1990s, Nissan R390 performed with a very aggressive look.

Moreover, the car is much sought after by the collector's exclusiveness. Because only produced 2 units with 1 unit saved by Nissan.

Nissan R390 GT-1. (Picture from: http://autos.okezone.com/)

Using a V8 engine with a capacity of 3.5 liters and has been equipped with twin-turbo. With this engine, the Nissan R390 is said to accelerate in 3.8 seconds to reach 100 kph. Meanwhile, the power output of 550 hp engine makes it capable of driving up to 315 kph.

3. Acura NSX

One of the most exotic cars ever produced by Japan. In fact, several awards were ever The car was taken. At first glance, many would probably think that this car is the Italian production.

However, Acura NSX is a Japanese car, that carrying a V6 engine with a capacity of 3.0-liter and capable of spraying power up to 280 hp.

Acura NSX. (Picture from: http://www.topcarmag.com/)

The car chassis recognized manufacturer, in part designed thanks to the input of legendary Brazilian racer, Ayrton Senna. Production of this car was fairly long, ie from 1990 to 2005. The new generation of NSX born with a new performance hybrid system. (Jump to related article).

2. Nissan GT-R (R35)

Although looks are not as pretty as the European supercars, the power of the Nissan GT-R can be relied upon.

Produced in 2007 until now, the Nissan GT-R presented as the answer to doubts of the lovers of Skyline its predecessor. However, over time the GT-R was able to prove everything.

Nissan GT-R. (Picture from: http://www.bornrich.com/)

In the Nissan GT-R 2013 model year, this car comes with a few changes. Besides good looks fresher, the engine response is also made faster with a generating capacity of up to 542 bhp twin-turbo V6 engine that has a capacity of 3.8 liters was carrying. In addition, the suspension was also updated with excellent stability. (Jump to related article).

1. Lexus LFA

Lexus LFA is one of the best in the category of fast cars. This is the first Japanese supercar that is only produced in very limited numbers, ie 500 units.

The car is entered into the production line on December 15, 2010. For nearly three years of production, Lexus only makes 500 units of LFA in its production facilities in the Motomachi plant in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Front view of Lexus LFA. (Picture from: http://www.langitberita.com/)

At the factory has 170 workers who assemble the handmade car, so that makes it so very limited production numbers, only 1 unit of LFA produced every day.

Rearview of Lexus LFA. (Picture from: http://commons.wikimedia.org/)

This fast car carrying the V10 engine that has a 4.8-liter capacity and is able to accelerate from 0-100 kph in just 3.6 seconds and it could achieve a maximum speed of 325 kph which is the result of an engine that can generate power 552 hp. *** [EKA [080513] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DIH | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 03052013]
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Pagani Imola has sold out before It launching

SuperBEAST The automotive world seems to be always excited, this is marked by the number of automotive manufacturers that look like endless to launch new products. And entering 2020 as an example, Pagani, one of the leading Italian automotive manufacturers. Yes, they seem to have not stopped to be creative which then launched a supercar variant called the Pagani Imola.

Pagani Imola plans to debut at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show in March. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vHrtjJ)

The supercar variant's name was inspired by the Imola racing circuit located in Italy. This circuit track is a test site for the development of Pagani's latest supercar variant. And even the Italian manufacturer had ever been uploaded a trial display of this car through its social media account in September last year.

Pagani Imola somehow gets its own model name despite clearly taken the inspiration of its predecessor Huayra. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2SEL64L)

And this latest variant also reportedly included in one of the units that will be displayed by the Italian manufacturer at the Geneva Motor Show 2020 event later. The Italian manufacturer officially gave a leaked specification of the Pagani Imola hypercar that was ready to be brought to the exhibition.

The steering wheel and dashboard view of Pagani Imola. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2V2UIrN)

It is said that the variant model is an upgraded version of the previous model, Pagani Huayra, by resetting the V12 engine from Mercedes Benz with a capacity of 6.0 L with a double turbo device. So this engine is capable of producing bursts of power up to 827 horsepower with 1,100 Nm of torque which is then channeled through a seven-speed semi-automatic transmission system to drive the wheels.

Luxurious genuine leather seats inside the Pagani Imola cabin. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2V2UIrN)

Although there are no official performance figures released by the manufacturer in terms of speed, Pagani Imola is said to be one of the fastest cars that can be driven on the streets. In construction, this supercar uses a monocoque chassis with Carbo-Titanium and Carbo-Triax. And it is also said that Pagani Imola comes with a unique suspension geometry because the damper will be connected to each other through the latest central electronics. In addition to the dampers, central electronics can also handle engines, transmissions, and differentials.

Pagani Imola has a new feature called the 'Smart Gas' system that reduces the shift times while improving performance. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2V2UIrN)

And this is the first supercar made by Pagani that uses the Acquarello Light paint to reduce the car’s weight by 5 kilograms without sacrificing the color’s depth, richness, and shine. Not only that, but the car also uses aluminum, titanium, and chrome-molybdenum steel, so the final weight of this car is recorded at just 1,246 kg. In addition to its lighter weight, this car is also built using more than 770 new components that are made by sophisticated CNC machine tools.

Pagani Imola uses a Mercedes-Benz AMG motor, a roaring 60-degree, 6-liter V12 making that aforementioned 827 hp as well as 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft) of torque. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2uYrnE3)

Another leak said this car will have increased acceleration, especially in the replacement of the transmission with the addition of a new system called Smart Gas which is claimed to be able to make this supercar more easier to be controlled. But unfortunately, the new detailed information will be delivered by this Italian company when the world's largest automotive exhibition takes place in March.
Then Pagani Imola will only be assembled as many as five units, with the latest news, all of them have been sold to interested ones now. Although, Pagani sold each unit of this supercar in the price range of €5 million or around Rp.74.1 billion. However, it isn't yet known whether the unit displayed in Geneva later is one of the models that has been sold. We thought this supercar launches decent to be waiting. How's about you? *** [EKA (19022020) | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEW ATLAS | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1 | AUTOBLOG]

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An Aussie hypercar candidate named Giocattolo 'Hyperod' Marcella

SuperBEAST As the world's automotive slumped globally, it also affected to the Australia which now has no longer seen as a profitable place for the automotive industry, therefore many of the world's automotive manufacturers such as Ford, GM and Toyota were decided to end their manufacturing operations in those country. But fortunately, there are some local car manufacturers such as Brabham Automotive and another car kit manufacturers kept the car industry still alive in Australia.

The new Aussie hypercar named Giocattolo 'HypeRod' Marcella said to be ready to premiere at the 2022 Peeble Beach Concours d'Elegance. (Picture from: CarBuzz)

Soon, there'll be a newcomer to the automotive industry in the Aussie, namely Giocattolo Motori, a high-performance car company founded by Paul Halstead, the former owner of De Tomaso Australia. Reportedly, the auto company will be launching a new hypercar called the Giocattolo 'HypeRod' Marcella in the next two years which is claimed to have extraordinary power because it uses a W16 engine made by combining a pair of Chevrolet's LS7 V8 engines.

The Giocattolo 'HypeRod' Marcella is basically a mix of the hypercar and hot rod genres, with a stunning look and awesome soundtrack, a low body, high-tech powertrain, analog instruments and inputs, and a visual link to American hot rod history. (Picture from: CarBuzz)

The engine will boast Higgins race heads with a billet alloy bridge tying the two blocks into one and a plate across the back for affixing a custom transfer case. That transfer case's job is to channel the torque from both crankshafts into a single output shaft that interfaces with an Albins-supplied, six-speed sequential transaxle with a limited-slip differential. Most high-tech of all, the whole assembly will serve as a stress-bearing member of the chassis, just like in an F1 car.

The Giocattolo 'HypeRod' Marcella is powered by a W16 engine is made by combining a pair of Chevrolet's LS7 V8 engines. (Picture from: CarBuzz)

"I wanted the power of the Bugatti Veyron but I couldn’t afford to build a bespoke W16 engine, and frankly nor did I have the expertise. Chasing power, I started with an LS7 Chevrolet alloy V8. Supercharging was a possibility and which I was familiar with this tech, having just built one for my wide-bodied Monaro GTO. But the centre of gravity would have been way too high," said Halstead as qouted of Caradvic.com.au.

The Giocattolo 'HypeRod' Marcella is a wild-looking lightweight three seats speedster and claimed to have extraordinary power of 1,400 hp. (Picture from: CarBuzz)

Then he chose another way by combining two LS7 engines mounted side by side by tilting eeach at a 45-degree angle and incorporating dry-sump lubrication. The whole thing was just over one metre wide, that's includes eight central exhausts pipes, the other eight pipes (four per side) would come out flat above the carbon floor. As the result is claimed to be very amazing, because the engine is capable of spraying power up to 1,400 hp and still meets current emission regulations as well.  

The Giocattolo 'HypeRod' Marcella will be produced in America and for the time being the price is still not settled yet but obviously it will be at the rarefied end of a very exclusive market. (Picture from: CarBuzz)

It was also stated that the Marcella will be the first of the new car genre of Halstead called as the "hyperod." It's basically a mix of the hypercar and hot rod genres, with a stunning look and awesome soundtrack, a low body, high-tech powertrain, analog instruments and inputs, and a visual link to American hot rod history. Equally important, to qualify as a hyperod, a mechanical part such as a machine must be visible and exquisite to look at. The kerb weight of the car is estimated to be around 1250kg.

Halstead hopes that Giocattolo Marcella, a wild-looking lightweight three seats speedster, will be ready to premiere at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The plan, the hypercar will be produced in America and for the time being the price of Halstead's Hyperod is still not settled yet but obviously it will be at the rarefied end of a very exclusive market. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARADVICE | CARBUZZ ]

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All-new ferocious V10-engined Italian supercars features an AI-tech driving assistance

Unique ONES If we talk about the Italian supercar manufacturer, chances are that the name of the FV Frangivento will never come out of Your lips. That's no surprised due to many of the automotive enthusiasts may not know the company as one of the Italian supercar makers. However, that didn't stop the Turin-based carmaker to introducing their latest supercar model named the FV Frangivento Sorpasso.

Frangivento Surpasso Stradale was one of two new supercar variants released by the FV Frangivento, a Turin based automotive manufacturer. (Picture from: Autoblog)

In the 2019, the Italian manufacturer had launched a unique supercar with 1,000 horsepower called the Asfane DieciDieci, and two years before, in 2017 the Charlotte electric roadster debuted and offered for the price of $ 1.6 million (Rp.23.2 billion). Now in 2021, the Turin-based automotive manufacturer is launching a new supercar called the Sorpasso is mentioned to have a series of uniqueness and also as the continuation of the previous car models.

Frangivento Surpasso is available in two variants namely, the Stradale and the GTXX. And the consumers who bought the second variant have the right to change the "XX" mark into the specific numbers according to the choice of them.

Frangivento Surpasso Stradale appears in the hermes gray body color with a clean and elegant appeal. (Picture from: Autoblog)

Besides that the buyers of Sorpasso Stradale and GTXX have a special priority to participate in two personal programs called 'Programma Sviluppo' and 'Programma Ego' for 30 days. In which, they can work side by side with the FV Frangivento designers in designing the Surpasso cars according to their own styles and individual tastes.

In appearance, the Sorpasso Stradale is very different through its clean and elegant appeal. This is a show car that was chosen to the presented images on the company press releases, and appears in the hermes gray body color. While the Sorpasso GTXX, on the other hand, features a two-tones body and carries a more aggressive styling due to inspired by the GT3 Group's racing cars.

Frangivento Surpasso Stradale powered by a naturally aspirated V10 Lamborghini's engine to spew the power of 610 horsepower. (Picture from: Autoblog)

Furthermore, although not revealed in the images for the company press releases, both of the Sorpasso supercar cabins are said to be covered in Alcantara, as well as leather made by Turin-based Mario Levi Group  atelier.

The car will also be equipped with an optional Avatar Driving Assistant, which can be used as an intelligent co-driver with human features that can be adjusted by the driver. Those AI's technology system was developed by the Sistemevo which is claimed to have the ability to communicate by using natural language like a personal travel companion.

Those two Sorpasso supercars run on a four-wheel-drive system and are powered by a V10 Lamborghini's engine. The Stradale variant does not use forced induction to produce 610 naturally aspirated horsepower. Meanwhile, the Sorpasso GTXX is supercharged to produce 850 horsepower (634 kilowatts).

Such the power output allows it to accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 kph) in 2.9 seconds, with a top speed recorded at 214 mph (345 kph). However, until now the selling price has not been stated in the company's press releases. However, FV Frangivento said that the fans and collectors have placed their orders and will receive their cars by the end of July 2021. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FV FRANGIVENTO | AUTOBLOG | MOTOR1 ]

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When the Jaguar was clawed by Raymond Loewy's eccentric designs

ONE-OFF We are still discussing the works ever presented for the automotive world in the past by Raymond Loewy, whose also known as the Father of Industrial Design through many of his works in the world's modern industrial. Yes, we have discussed some of his works here, such as the 1941 Loewy Lincoln, the 1957 BMW 507 Loewy Concept, and the 1959 Lancia Loraymo.

1955 Jaguar XK140 Coupe without front bumper as an inhouse study designed by Raymond Loewy and the bodywork built by Boano Carrozzeria. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

Now, we will have a glimpse of one of the British's brand car models, the Jaguar XK140 Coupe, after receiving a touch of the Raymond Loewy's designs. Indeed, there is not much information about the Loewy's Jaguar model was completed in 1955.

The original 1955 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe. (Picture from: Driving.ca)

As qouted of Carstyling, the project started when the designer together with his Southbend-based automotive design firm was at the peak of their career and presented works at various the major world's automotive show held in Paris, London and New York.

1955 Jaguar XK140 Coupe without front bumper designed by Raymond Loewy while sat on display at the Paris Auto Salon in October 1955. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

Uniquely, the project was originally commissioned by Ferrari to be undertaken secretly by Loewy Design in order to produce a design study for the Ferrari Europa in 1954. At the time, Loewy was looking for an unbroken line flowing from the hood to the back, along the lines of Virgil Exner's "dart" theme. As a result, the body line was developed before the trim.

1955 Jaguar XK140 Coupe without front bumper as an inhouse study designed by Raymond Loewy and the bodywork built by Boano Carrozzeria. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

The pointy nose gave the Southbend-based auto designers  problems in locating the headlights position, and in designing the grille and bumpers as well. Then they tried to make three or four different grille designs before settling on the final version, ie the chromed grille resembeled the "waterfall" effect one. Soon after that a 1:4 scaled clay model without the front bumper was built in South Bend, and sent to Boano Carrozzeria in Italy for construction of the actual body.

The Jaguar XK140 Coupe after got a few modifications in the 1956 with a new bumper and two foglights in the front. (Picture from: TheAvanti.com)

However, later the news about those projects leaked and was heard by Pininfarina and soon they voiced a complaint to Enzo Ferrari. This put  Ferrari into a dilemma, and then the prancing horse logoed auto manufacturer big boss decided better to part ways with Loewy rather than spoil the relationship with his favorite carrozzeria. And left the halfway and uncompleted car design project, then Loewy decided to proceed it as an in-house design exercise.

The Jaguar XK140 Coupe after got a few modifications in the 1956 shows nice proportions of the right sideview. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

To finish the car design process, Loewy then bought a Jaguar XK140 Coupe (chassis number # 814096) which is considered to have almost similar wheelbase and track as a Ferrari. The Jag was stripped down to leave only the chassis, then the Boano Carrozzeria's bodywork attached upon it. That's not 100 percent fits to its original design, there are a few adjustments have to be made to accommodate the slightly shorter wheelbase and a taller dimension of the XK engine (thus making the hood pop up a little).

The Jaguar XK140 Coupe after got a few modifications in the 1956 with huge window, bumper frames tail light lenses at rear. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

After finished, the car brought to debut at the Paris Auto Salon in October 1955, but it did not attract much attention. At the time, it was displayed without a bumper, due to the designers were still having trouble determining its position and shapes. The car was shown again at the next Paris Auto Salon with some updates before being brought back to New York in the 1956.

Archie Moore who was the then heavyweight champion behind the wheel of the Loewy's Jaguar XK140 in September 1957. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

In 1957, Loewy was persuaded to sell those car to the famous boxer Archie Moore who was the then heavyweight champion. Reportedly, the agreed price was $25,000, which was a real big number at the time (estimated over $200,000 under today's money). According to Jalopnik, the car was destroyed in the fire in 1957, since then it was never seen again.😭 That's too bad.*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSTYLING.RU | AUTOMOBILIAC | COACHBUILD | JALOPNIK ]

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