Unique ONES Maybe some of you have just heard the name of Perana (Perana Performance Group), it is a South African automotive company based in Pretoria. As quoted from Road and Track, the South African company has been known as the Ford tuner workshop since the 1960s and in the 2000s tried to expand its business into an automotive manufacturer.
Perana Z-One was born from a collaboration between renowned Milanese coachbuilders Zagato and Perana Performance Group, a South African vehicle manufacturer. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)
Unmitigated, the South African company's efforts to build a good sports car that immediately gained public attention was by collaborating with Zagato, a well-known Milan-based automotive design house which was previously widely known for its collaboration with several world-renowned premium car brands such as Aston. Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini and more.
Perana Z-One is a unique two-seater sports car featured with an extraordinarily long nose, aggressive wide stance and massive rear (Picture from: MotorAuthority)
And it is known that the collaboration resulted car, later known as the Perana Z-One is debuted as the concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The unique-shaped car is built on the Corvette C6's chassis, designed by Zagato in Italy, with performance developments of the builder Superformance (formerly Hi-Tech Automotive) in South Africa.
The Perana Z-One's interior isn't nearly as extraordinary as its exterior, and its configuration seems frankly dated compared to the fresh ergonomics in today's latest supercars. (Picture from: Autoblog)
So it's no surprise that the car might look like a Corvette C6 massively redesigned. Due to the high production costs of the Perana Z-One, which was later rebadged as the AC 378 GT Zagato and entered the production line as a product of AC Cars at the end of 2012.
Most of the Perana Z-One is powered by the Chevy small-block LS3 aluminum V-8, which is capable of spewing the power of 430 hp to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. (Picture from: CorvetteForum)
However the car production process is still faltered, by the original planned of 999 units to be built and selling for around $100,000, but fewer than a dozen (some said only 10 units) have made it out of Hi-Tech Automotive's production facility near Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Perana Z-One is a hand-crafted tube-frame sports car with composite body panels fitted with a very powerful Chevrolet's drivetrain. (Picture from: NetCarShow)
And it is suspected that only seven of these were ever shipped to the United States not as finished cars but as painted and trimmed bodies over a steel tube-frame chassis, without an engine. Thus were standard car regulations sidestepped, and the engine option was up to the buyer, and most of The Perana Z-One buyers were chose the Chevy small-block LS3 aluminum V-8 engine, which is capable of spewing the power of 430 horsepower to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
In the past, the Perana Z-One might be overlooked a little, but now its destiny has turned into a rare sports car that will probably have a price tags more than $150,000 because in addition to its small population and of course as one of the Zagato designed cars also has been played a role to its exorbitant price tags. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ROADANDTRACK | HAGERTY | MOTORAUTHORITY | WIKIPEDIA ]
Modern CREATIONs What is this? We were blown away when we've first saw this car on a Youtube video (on 11:12 to 12:20). This super car figure may look unusual for the current era. How not the shape that actually reminds us of the 1960s classic racing cars, but in reality the car was built in today's modern era. Then with full curiosity we started to find out the information about the super car on the internet.
The Fi GTP-13 Supersports car is built in house more than 8,000 hours of work by Rudolf and Alexander Fillafer in Winklern, Austria. (Picture from: GTP13)
It turns out that the unique car mentioned above is the Fi GTP-13, whose made by an Austrian father and son named Rudolf and Alexander Fillafer, although at first we thought it was made in America. Rudolf Fillafer is a teacher meanwhile his son, Alexander Fillafer is an aeronautical engineer.
The automaker estimates the value of this Fi GTP-13 Supersports car at around of one million euros. (Picture from: GTP13)
As quoted of GTP13, this unique-shaped car story began, when the father, Rudolf Fillafer was a teenager back in 1968 stumbled upon a tiny picture of a prototype race car in a motorsports magazine. It was the Ford P68 F3L, designed and built to race at the sportscar world championship at the time. To him, the appearance of the car in the picture was the essence of beauty, competitiveness and low-drag aerodynamics.
The exterior design of the GTP-13 is meant to recall the timeless beauty of it's historic precursor, the Ford P68 F3L. (Picture from: GTP13)
It is undeniable that in the 1960s, there many such race cars were found. They are the result of an extraordinary and beautiful engineering design of all time, made without the use of wind tunnels and computer-aided design. Today they are commonly called supersportscars. They will remain cherished and invaluable icons of history.
This is Rudolf Fillafer's dream car of 1968 Ford P68 F3L, then inspired the supersport car he built along with his son Alex and named the Fi GTP-13. (Picture from: Mad4Wheels)
The memory of the Ford P68 F3L came back to the fore, when Rudolf Fillafer visited the legendary Festival of Speed in Goodwood, England. As he stood in one of the grandstands, suddenly the Ford F3L passed by with it's roaring DFV Cosworth engine. He describes the event as the same enchanting sight he has cherished in his memory for 33 years.
Rudolf Fillafier behind the wheel of the Fi GTP-13 along with his son Alexander Fillafier while on the test track back in the 2016. (Picture from: Kaernten.orf.at)
There she was a race car with its quirky radiator scoop, gull-wing doors, low profile (ducked into the airflow) and surrounded by the roaring of her eight-cylinder engine. Actually he really wants to have it. Due to the price is very expensive, he can only keep the desire to have the Ford's race car in the heart.
The Fi GTP-13's cockpit design, much effort was focused on reviving the timeless, elegant style of the 1960's supersportscars. (Picture from: GTP13)
Then he tries to find another ways to make his teenage dreams come true. In short, Rudolf and his son Alexander Fillafer decided to build by themselves a unique sports car inspired by the Ford P68 F3L. After wading through more than 8,000 hours of work in house they finally managed to make Rudolf's teenage dream come true, namely a unique sports car.
The Fi GTP-13 Supersports car is powered by a Ford Windsor's V8-SB Dart Aluminium block engine coupled with the Quaife ZFQ five speed (5+1R) gearbox. (Picture from: GTP13)
All of the building work for the GTP-13 was carried out in Winklern, Austria including manufacturing the car's parts ranging from the self-molded carbon fiber bodywork to the exhaust system, rims, aluminum chassis and even the smallest screws. While the V8 engine used to drive the car is taken from the Ford Windsor (a V8-SB Dart Aluminium block) could be spewed power of 600 hp. The engine's power is transmitted to the rear wheels by a Quaife ZFQ, which is a synchronized, handshifted five speed gearbox.
The Fi GTP-13 sealed cockpit bodywork is made of vacuum moded Kevlar-honeycomb
reinforced GFRP, Epoxy matrix and built on aluminium and steel sheet
metal based monocoque design chassis. (Picture from: GTP13)
At first glance, the GTP-13's exterior appearance reminds us of the figure of the 1968 Ford P68 F3L race car, of which there are only three left in the world. The streamlined silhouette of the American dream car sparked Rudolf Fillafer's passion for this sports car in his youth. Furthermore, he emphasized that's a brand new car, neither a replica.
In 2019 the GTP-13 was approved for road use by the Austrian government,
thus allowing you to drive it on the streets while in Europe (or at
least in Austria). (Picture from: GTP13)
The GTP-13 sealed cockpit bodywork is made of vacuum moded Kevlar-honeycomb reinforced GFRP, Epoxy matrix and built on aluminium and steel sheet metal based monocoque design chassis. The automaker says that the GTP-13 took about 7 more years from the idea to the first test drive. Well, in the fall of 2016, they only could be carried the GTP-13 to the test track for the first time.
In 2019 the GTP-13 was approved for road use by the Austrian government, thus allowing you to drive it on the streets while in Europe (or at least in Austria). The automaker estimates the value of this sports car at around of one million euros. It is not yet clear whether there will be another self-made product made in Carinthia.
The only question is whether there those of You who is willing to pay the price for this car. What is clear is that the automaker guarantees the availability of spare parts if anyone is interested in making them. If you wanna have this unique-shaped sports car, contact the automaker here. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GTP13 | KAERNTEN.ORF.AT | AUTOPUZZLES | GT40S ]
SuperBEAST Fierce and savage, maybe that's the first impression when you see the latest hypercar from the French company Peugeot. How not, the followed low-slung hypercar called the Peugeot 9X8 planed to fight at the FIA's World Endurance Championship 2022 for Peugeot. It will fight fiercely with other race cars like the Toyota GR Super Sport when it reaches the grid in 2022. While its unique name is taken from one of the Peugeot's legendary racing cars such as the 905 which had won the Le Mans 24-Hours of 1992 and 1993.
Peugeot 9X8 hypercar is prepared by French company to race in the FIA's World Endurance Championsip 2022. (Picture from: CarWow)
If we pay close attention, the fierce impression is clearly visible from its appearance starting from the claw-like headlight and taillight design, besides that the 9X8 also features the company's lion head logo that lights up on the nose and sides. While deep air intakes and large side scoops are standard hypercar fare, uniquely you wouldn't find a large wing at rear and that's perhaps the most striking design element of it.
Peugeot 9X8 hypercar is powered by hybrid system which consists of a rear-mounted 2.6-liter twin-turbo V6 engine capable of spewing power
around 680 hp and a front-mounted 200kW (272hp) electric motor. (Picture from: CarWow)
However the French auto company was reluctant to comment further, regarding the Peugeot's designers success removed the rear wing features while maintaining the required downforce and aerodynamic efficiency by simply saying that they intend to keep the secret of this innovation for themselves as long possible, as stated by Stellantis Motorsport Director, Jean-Marc Finot.
Peugeot 9X8 hypercar has a minimalist interior, with race seats, roll cage and clean dash, due to the dials and digital displays and everything is already attached digitally
in the steering. (Picture from: CarWow)
The Peugeout 9X8's fierce exterior layered by Selenium Grey and contrasting Kryptonite acid green/yellow highlights on the interior, these are a typical livery of the Peugeot Sport Engineered as you can be seen on models like the new 508.
This is a typical livery of the Peugeot Sport Engineered as you can be seen on models like the new 508. (Picture from: CarWow)
Since it's built as the racing-purposed cars hence have a rather minimalist interior, only filled with race seats, roll cage and there's no dash which usually full of dials and digital displays such as on the other race car cabins, but in the Peugeot 9X8 everything is already attached digitally in the steering, so allowing the driver to stay focused on one point while on driving.
The hybrid system of the Peugeot 9X8 hypercaris then paired with a 900-volt battery packages and a seven-speed sequential gearbox. (Picture from: CarWow)
For the drivetrain, the Peugeot's hypercar applies a hybrid drive system consisting of a rear-mounted 2.6-liter twin-turbo V6 engine capable of spewing power around 680 hp and a front-mounted 200kW (272hp) electric motor. The hybrid system is then paired with a 900-volt battery packages and a seven-speed sequential gearbox (which is said in the final stages of development) to make Peugeot 9X8 run faster on the tracks.
As per racing regulations, the total output of both power sources will be limited to just 670 hp through various softwares and hardwares. This will help to ensure tight and fair races on track while still giving more leeway to the engineers in developing more innovative powertrain technologies. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARWOW ]
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Wait.... Although the world's automotive dynamics today are currently spinning rapidly, they are always able to arouse the attention of fans when presenting something new. This time the world's automotive became noisy again when the Italian automotive manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini announced that it would soon present the newest fierce-looking hypercar that bears the name Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae.
The last Aventador breed named Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae promised the best V12-engined fiercest looks and performance. (Picture from: Motor1)
As we all know that the Lamborghini Aventador is the raging bull logoed Italian premium car manufacturer's mainstay model and also first V12 engined model which is uses carbon-fiber tub construction which was developed with the help of the University of Washington. After circulating on the streets for approximately 10 years since it first out of its Sant'Agata Bolognese-based plant in Februari 2011.
The
last Aventador breed named Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae
promised the best V12-engined fiercest looks and performance. (Picture from: RoadAndTrack)
Besides came as one of the fiercest V12 engine hypercar models ever produced by Lamborghini, the Aventador is presented in many variants such Lamborghini Aventador S, Aventador SV, Aventador SVJ, and several other special variants. Today, the LP 780-4 Aventador Ultimae is also mentioned as the final variant of the Aventador breed. After this, there will be no more variants of the Aventador.
The
last Aventador breed named Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae
promised the best V12-engined fiercest looks and performance. (Picture from: RoadAndTrack)
As qouted of Road Show, the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae will feature 769 horsepower (or 780 metric horsepower as the name suggests) at 8,500 rpm and all-wheel drive. Furthermore, the Sant'Agata Bolognese based company aslo said, that the hypercar is meant to have the brutal performance as the Aventador SVJ and the elegant looks of the Aventador S, so wherever it's driven, this looks like a good one.
The
last Aventador breed named Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae
promised the best V12-engined fiercest looks and performance. (Picture from: RoadAndTrack)
Well, the hypercar is powered by a V12 naturally aspirated 6.5-liter engine coupled with the Aventador's single-clutch seven-speed gearbox that is able to make it accelerate from rest to 100 kph in just 2.8 seconds before reaching a top speed of around 335 kph, this is possible because the hypercar is built with the carbon fiber construction so its weight becomes a quite light which is around 1,500 kg.
The
last Aventador breed named Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae
promised the best V12-engined fiercest looks and performance. (Picture from: RoadShow)
Furthermore, the Ultimae's handling will most likely be good, even if it uses all-wheel drive. This is thanks to the four-wheel steering and a dynamic power steering system. Meanwhile, the braking system uses carbon ceramic brakes. The wheels, designed specifically for the Ultimae, are forged alloys wrapped in Pirelli P Zero rubber that measure 20 inches up front and 21 inches in the rear.
Lamborghini plans to make the Ultimae bull at its factory facility in Sant'Agata Bolognese as many as 600 units consisting of 350 units for the coupe and 250 units for the roadster. And the model is set to make its public debut during the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed. So far, the price and time of sale have not been announced yet, but the price estimated will be in the six digits and will not differ much from the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAMBORGHINI | MOTOR1 | ROADSHOW | ROADANDTRACK ]
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SuperBEAST A few days after a series of mysterious photos of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar leaked on social media, the British manufacturer has officially unveiled the new and more impressive limited edition track-purposed hypercar named the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro is appeared without any electrification drivetrain, and is touted able to give the Formula 1 racing car driving sensation.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro (near-right) limited edition is an upgrading version to the Valkyrie standard road variant (far-left) with a driving feel like a Formula 1 race car. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
As we all know, Aston Martin initially launched its Valkyrie AMR Pro concept at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The British manufacturer noted that the AMR Pro was developed by
utilizing its race car technology from the beginning, then being
modified to fulfill specified requirements of the Le Mans racing event.
Predicted, its record time is to reach 3 minutes 20 seconds if it
running around at the Circuit de la Sarthe, the racing track used for
the Le Mans 24-Hours.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro limited
edition is got technological improvements. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
After that, the British company made a series of comprehensive changes
to make it a production version. But unfortunately, the AMR Pro program
was canceled due to several crucial problems, such as financial
problems, the postponement of the Le Mans competition, and many other
problems related to the Covid-19 pandemic had occurred since early 2020.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro track-used hypercar while sat on display at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: Motortrend)
The technological improvements is occured on the Valkyrie AMR Pro figure do have consequences for doing some major modifications by Aston Martin when compared to standard variant of Aston Martin Valkyrie. For example, the chassis was made lighter by adding more carbon fiber components to parts such as the carbon suspension wishbones, perspex windscreen and side windows.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro limited
edition is built based on more lighter chassis by adding more carbon fiber components to
parts such as the carbon suspension wishbones, perspex windscreen and
side windows. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
Then the car's wheelbase was extended to 380 mm, so does the front track also made to be 96 mm wider, while the rear track became 115 wider compared to the standard variant. In fact, the new bolder aerodynamic package also adds 266 mm to its length dimension.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro limited
edition is capable of producing more than twice the downforce, and
lateral acceleration exceeding 3G when compared to its roads version. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
Furthermore, the carbon fiber front splitter is made more prominent, including the reshaped front wheel arch and fins to improve the driving aerodynamics. While the traditional rearview mirrors are still used, as is the rear wing including the wheel covers. The British car manufacturer claims that the Valkyrie AMR Pro is capable of producing more than twice the downforce, and lateral acceleration exceeding 3G when compared to its roads version.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro limited
edition will be available 40 units worldwide, plus two prototypes. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
In addition to wearing new bodywork, it turns out that the car also no longer relies on a hybrid system as was pinned on the roads version. Instead now, the Valkyrie AMG Pro relies on a 6.5 liter Naturally Aspirated V12 engine specially developed by Cosworth to produce up to 1,000 hp at 11,000 rpm and Aston Martin also claims that the car is capable of giving 'a track performance close to what the F-1 racing car can be done'.
Initially, only 25 units of the Valkyrie AMR Pro will be produced. But at the car's launching event some time ago, Aston Martin said that the car will be available 40 units, plus two prototypes. Unfortunately, the British manufacturer has not been disclosed the price yet and most likely will be sent to customers by the end of this year.
And for those of you who (afforded) to spent the money of yours to have an Aston Martin Valkyrie AMG Pro, will be invited to attend track day experiences hosted by Aston Martin at several circuits around the world. And the car's owners can participate as much as they want, including getting professional instruction, VIP racing meals, and exclusive FIA racing outfits. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR | CARANDDRIVER ]
Concept ONLY Making a new design of a car model can be done by anyone. Means both ordinary people and professionals can do it anytime and under any conditions. They are free to interpret the shape of their dream car in the design sketches.
Porsche Cyacan concept designed by Dalibor Vidojkovic said to be a worthy candidate successor of the Porsche 918. (Picture from: Formtrends)
This is also had done by a famous designer who had worked at Mercedes-AMG in Stuttgart named Dalibor Vidojkovic. He worked for the German automotive company as a senior exterior designer and it is known that in his eight years of as profesional was involved and responsible for facelifts of the Mercedes-AMG GT, Mercedes 222 S-Class, and many other AMG products.
Porsche Cyacan concept is described as the future purely styling concept car of Porsche based on the signature
mid-engine hybrid sports car package and is meant to celebrate style,
speed and power. (Picture from: Formtrends)
Besides that, he is also known to sketch a lot of car designs from various brands in his spare time. And in this time he did not design a Mercedes-AMG model instead a Porsche. He made this car design completely independently during the Covid-19 lockdown period when he was battling the severe disease.
Well, the Porsche Cyacan is the name used for the concept car design made by Dalibor Vidojkovic. The concept was made possible with the help of Piline Engineering Gmbh & Co KG. and is described as a purely styling concept based on the signature mid-engine hybrid sports car package and is meant to celebrate style, speed and power while imagining the design direction that the future Porsche cars. But unfortunately in the design concept, there are no figures or dimensions of strength that were disclosed.
Porsche Cyacan concept adapted the iconic forms of the world's classic racing of the '60s and '70s can
also be seen in the helmet-likened concept car aerodynamic canopy. (Picture from: Formtrends)
Vidojkovic was a big fan of 1960s racing cars, and the Porsche Cyacan design concept seemed to embody the classic silhouette of a mid-engined car and the iconic shape of traditional race cars from the era. The designer further describes that the car concept exterior design is combine of muscle, shape and volume to support the strength, speed and power.
Porsche Cyacan concept seemed to embody the classic silhouette of a mid-engined car and the iconic shape of traditional race cars from the era. (Picture from: Formtrends)
Furthermore, the iconic forms of the world's classic racing of the '60s and '70s can also be seen in the helmet-likened concept car aerodynamic canopy is inspired by the Group C racing cars of that era featured with the metal windshield surround extends down into the hood and incorporates an aerodynamic flaps at the base, while the DLO's sleek shape is reminiscent of the famous Porsche 911 model.
Porsche Cyacan concept is more classical and less distracting to emphasize the volumes for of
the exterior design as wellas the overall proportions of the car. (Picture from: Formtrends)
Meanwhile, in terms of profile, the contrast of technical, fine and functional details is juxtaposed with the clean and muscular volumes of the surrounding panels. The front and rear end design, meanwhile, is more classical and less distracting to emphasize the volumes for of the exterior design as wellas the overall proportions of the car, which in our view looks similar to the Mercedes-AMG ONE concept car at first glance especially the rear.
dUE TO this is only a design concept WITHOUT figures or dimensions of strength that were disclosed. Of course there are no plans to build a working prototype. But it could a worthy successor of the Porsche 918 if the Porsche Research & Development Centre in Weissach had wanted to build one. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FORMTRENDS ]
And it is known that the collaboration resulted car, later known as the Perana Z-One is debuted as the concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The unique-shaped car is built on the Corvette C6's chassis, designed by Zagato in Italy, with performance developments of the builder Superformance (formerly Hi-Tech Automotive) in South Africa.
In the past, the Perana Z-One might be overlooked a little, but now its destiny has turned into a rare sports car that will probably have a price tags more than $150,000 because in addition to its small population and of course as one of the Zagato designed cars also has been played a role to its exorbitant price tags. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ROADANDTRACK | HAGERTY | MOTORAUTHORITY | WIKIPEDIA ]
