Two Nostrils The typical American muscle car that often looks dashing with the iconic firebird badge on its hood is indeed very popular among automotive enthusiasts in the world. However, among the many Firebird models made by Pontiac from 1967 to 2002, it turns out that there is a model that we think is very special while viewed from its appearance. Take a look the picture below!
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
So, have you ever seen the Firebird model like above before? That is Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 described as a special package called the Trans Am to the Firebird models made in 1978. So it's natural if we didn't know of the existence of this model before, considering the model was produced in limited numbers by Pontiac plus only a few privileged person had chance to own it.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
It started when Pontiac made the sporty Firebird as the answer to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. The car combined an available big V-8 with aggressive, attention-grabbing styling and delivered it in a relatively practical four-passenger package. Like its pony-car competitors, the rear-wheel-drive Firebird offered tire-smoking power and impressive acceleration.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002 Convertible) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
The F-body platform on which it and the Camaro were based, however, was arguably well past its prime by the early 2000s. 2002 was the final year of production for Pontiac's iconic but dated speed machine. The Firebird Trans Am was powered by GM's 5.7-liter LS1 V-8 engine. It was available as a hatchback coupe or a convertible. The WS6 package added additional enhancements to the engine and chassis.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
The coupe measured 193.8 inches in length, 74.5 inches in width and 52.0 inches in height, with a 101.1-inch wheelbase. Except for being about half an inch taller with its top up, the convertible had matching exterior dimensions. The coupe's base curb weight was 3,499 lbs, while the convertible weighted-in at a slightly beefier 3,623 lbs. The coupe and the convertible were equal in terms of interior space.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
The front seats offered 37.2 inches of headroom, 57.4 inches of shoulder room, 52.8 inches of hip room and 42.9 inches of legroom. Backseat passengers got a somewhat-cramped 35.3 inches of headroom, 55.8 inches of shoulder room, 44.4 inches of hip room and 28.9 inches of legroom. The coupe had space for 12.9 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats up and a maximum of 33.7 cubic feet with them folded down. The convertible's trunk provided 7.6 cubic feet of storage space.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
As quoted of Hotcars, the typical Pontiac' muscle car featured with WS6 package has unique appearance was initially introduced by GM to the market in 1987 as a standard feature on the Trans Am GTA and Firebird Formula, but took the WS6 package off the market in 1992 because not having an impact on its sales.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
Surprisingly, in 1996 it was re-entered the market by giving a slight tweak to its uniquely made hood which had a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils thought increasing in the engine power output from 285 horsepower to massive 305 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 345 ft-lbs of torque at 4,400 rpm. Besides that it helped direct air for cooling its engine, along with a freer-flowing exhaust system. The package also added shocks, bushings, firmer springs, front and rear sway bars, and a firmer transmission mount.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
The Firebird Trans Am WS6's performance capabilities were quite strong for its time. It could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in five seconds flat. A quarter-mile run took just 13.5 seconds at 107.4 mph. While straight-line speed was the main attraction, the Pontiac also put out very decent braking and handling numbers. It could decelerate from 60 to 0 mph in 121 feet, which was about 10 feet better than the Camaro Z28, its platform-mate equivalent from Chevrolet. On a 200-foot skid pad, it could achieve a solid 0.84G of lateral acceleration. Finally, the Trans Am WS6 could race its way through a 600-foot slalom course at 64.6 mph.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
While some people liked the interior's sweeping, curvaceous dashboard and red instrument lighting, others found it a bit cheap-looking. Either way, though, the premium WS6 model came with a strong selection of standard equipment. This included fog lamps, leather seating surfaces, a six-way power driver seat, a tilt-adjustable steering column, full power accessories, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, air conditioning and a six-speaker CD stereo. Options included a premium 10-speaker Monsoon audio system, and T-tops for coupes.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
As mentioned before, the early Firebird WS6s are extremely rare cars as Pontiac didn’t record great sales run during those times. However, it has been estimated that about 2,500 of the 31,000 Firebirds sold in 1996 were equipped with the WS6 package.
The sales of the WS6 improved in the next year to about 3,900 units. Notably, the final production year was one of the best in terms of sales with close to 15,000 units of the WS6 Trans Ams sold after selling just 7,000 the previous year.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HOTCARS | ITSTILLRUNS ]
New Spectator As is being intensively carried out by the automotive world players to create renewable fueled vehicles that will replace the conventional fossil fueled vehicles. As result many vehicles have been developed by using renewable fuels such as hydrogen fuel. Not only that, sometimes it also creates an unexpected sensation as the fruit of different views and business rivalries.
The SCG 009 Concept is believed to be able to cover the distance from New York to Los Angeles under a fully filled hydrogen fuel. (Picture from: Carbuzz)
As we could be saw on the early of 2021, the development of this environmentally friendly vehicle arosed to be personal feud between Jim Glickenhaus and Elon Musk after the CEO of Tesla thrown controvertial statements in his Twitter back in 2020 about the use of hydrogen fuel cells in concept vehicles. Even Elon Musk calls the fuel cell technology used in hydrogen-powered cars as "fool sells."
To respose the Elon Musk's negative opinion, then Jim Glickenhaus through his official Facebook account released an image of a hydrogen concept car called the SCG 009 Concept, and wrote, "SCG 009 Concept, Liquid Hydrogen, Fuel Cell. Range NY-LA, One's grasp should always exceed one's reach." The man who has known own the many legendary prancing horse badged cars such Ferrari P4/5 has designed a hydrogen-powered supercar with unusual appearance compared to the current sports car or supercar.
The
SCG 008 aka the 004 'Mini Boot' eligible to race in the Baja 1000 and the Paris to Dakar Series. (Picture from: Carbuzz)
Well, Jim Glickenhaus's auto company designed the SCG 009 Concept under a classic wedge-design is reminiscent us to old-school sportscar figures such as the Lamborghini Countach and Lancia Stratos while the futuristic look is only felt in the large windshield and its large wings at rear.
The Glickenhaus Boot has debuted at the 2019 Baja 1000 rally and won in class 2 of the event, completing the off-road endurance race. (Picture from: Carbuzz)
Unfortunately the Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) did not provide any detailed specifications regarding the hydrogen-powered super car. It's just that Jim Glickenhaus claims that the car will be able to travel the distance from New York to Los Angeles under a fully filled hydrogen fuel. For your info that the distance from New York to Los Angeles is 3,940 kilometers.
Elon Musk's disparaging statements not only sparked a feud between him and Jim Glickenhaus also made Glickenhaus furious and challenged him to bring his Tesla Cybertruck for fight in prestigious offroad events such as the Baja 1000 against the Glickenhaus' tough Baja rally car known as 'The Boot' by using power of the hydrogen fuel cell.
It seems that Jim Glickenhaus seriously wants to immediately prove that hydrogen cannot be underestimated as one of the potential environmentally friendly alternative fuels other than electricity. And for those of you whose also interested in developing an environmentally friendly vehicle from SCG like this, you can go here. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCG | HKMOTORCARS | CARBUZZ ]
Electric HyperBeast We should be grateful that our world has many unique and exotic cars from various manufacturers around the world. Of course, not all of these manufacturers you have heard of. One of them may be a British automotive company called Arash Motor Company.
Arash Motor Company has shared photos previewing its first electric hypercar dubbed the Arash AFX. (Picture from: CarBuzz)
The British automotive startup was founded in 1999, and previoulsly known as Farboud before changing its name to Arash in 2006. The first Arash-made car to be launched in 2010 as the Arash AF10, an insane hypercar powered by hybrid powertrain is consited of a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine and four electric motors capable of producing a combined power up to 2,800 horsepower.
The Arash AFX's front end is vaguely reminiscent of McLaren, while the side profile looks like it was inspired by the Porsche 918 Spyder. (Picture from: CarBuzz)
Its more accessible successor is named the Arash AF8 which is known to be powered by a 7.0 liter LS7 V8 engine capable of blowing up to 550 horsepower. Like many the world's supercar manufacturers today, Arash is also getting ready developed the electric-powered car. And recently on social media, Arash was seen sharing some preview photos of his first electric hypercar dubbed Arash AFX.
The Arash AFX electric hypercar has spacy room for two passengers who sit in racing backet seats equipped with four point harnesses. (Picture from: CarBuzz)
It's a shame details are scarce, but Arash Motor company has confirmed the new hypercar will be all-electric, making it to be a potential rival to the Rimac Nevera, Lotus Evija and Pininfarina Battista. One of the most striking design features is the shark fin that runs across the roof. On the front is vaguely reminiscent of a McLaren, while its side profile looks like it was inspired by the Porsche 918 Spyder.
The Arash AFX has many aerodynamic features embeded in its bodywork such a shark fin and rear diffuser. (Picture from: CarBuzz)
Then for the interior, this Arash-made hypercar has spacy room for two passengers who sit in racing backet seats equipped with four point harnesses. There are also two screens mounted on either side of the cabin in lieu of the traditional rearview mirrors.
The Arash AFX electric hypercar has the most striking design features is a shark fin that stretches across the roof. (Picture from: CarBuzz)
So far, Arash Motor Company has not revealed any performance specifications, although the British automotive startup has introduced the Arash Imperium electric hypercar concept at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed event which is expected to be a preview from the Arash AFX.
Arash Motor Company has introduced the Arash Imperium electric hypercar concept at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed event which is expected to be a preview from the Arash AFX. (Picture from: CarBuzz)
As it is known that the Arash Imperium electric powered hypercar will be consisted three versions, each with different power levels. The Imperium E gets one 800PS (600kW) electric motor. The Imperium gets two and the Imperium S gets four., so the highest Imperium S produces more than 3,200 hp. If the next Arash AFX has such similar specifications, it should be more powerful than the Rimac Nevera and Lotus Evija.😆
Many people are usually skeptical when an unknown automotive startup company announces a new electric-powered hypercar, but for the Arash Motor Company were different, we believe this British automaker can make it happen because it has been building incredibly powerful supercars for more than 20 years. Now, let's just wait for the appearance of the Arash AFX electric hyperbeast. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARBUZZ | GOODWOOD ]
Brit Supercar We should be grateful that our world has many unique and exotic cars from various manufacturers around the world. Of course, not all of these manufacturers you have heard of. One of them may be a British automotive company called Arash Motor Company. The British automotive startup was founded in 1999, and previoulsly known as Farboud before changing its name to Arash in 2006.
The Arash AF8 Launch Edition has made its debut at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: TopCarRating)
And after in 2010 the British automaker is launched its first car named Arash AF10, then in 2014, the British brand has also officially introduced its supercar model called Arash AF8, and has made its debut at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show.
The Arash AF8 has an evolutionary and attractive design that is actually positioned as a rival to top supercars such as the Ferrari 458 Italia and McLaren 12C that born and existed at the time. (Picture from: TopCarRating)
As qouted of MotorAuthority, Arash Motor Company said that the AF8 supercar has an evolutionary and attractive design that is actually positioned as a rival to top supercars such as the Ferrari 458 Italia and McLaren 12C that born and existed at the time.
The Arash AF8 is powered by a redesigned GM's 7,000 cc V8 engine so it capable delivers up to 550 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. (Picture from: TopCarRating)
When compared to the previous supercar made by Arash, the AF10 was launched looks a little more like the Ferrari Enzo and said only made only one unit intended to be a show car. So it's a little different with the AF8 supercar which is said to be made as limited-numbers production supercars.
This AF8 figure has a more significant design has length dimensions of 4.15 meters, 1.9 meters wide and 1.1 meters high while its all four legs using 19-inch alloy wheels at the front and 20-inches at the rear, wrapped in the Michelin's Pilot Cup 2 tires.
The Arash AF8 Cassini still shown off an interesting appearance on the Geneva auto show’s floor back in the 2016. (Picture from: Pinterest)
As for the engine, the Arash AF8 supercar is powered by a redesigned GM's 7,000 cc V8 engine so it capable delivers up to 550 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission mounted on the rear subframe and let the driver in charge of gear selection.
The Arash AF8 Falcon Edition was born to be on the race track, still shown off an interesting appearance at the most amazing motoring event of the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed. (Picture from: ArashMotorCompany)
The body panels of the Arash AF8 are constructed of carbon fiber on a chassis made of high tensile tubular steel so that it weighs about 1,200 kg, and with a relatively light weight in its class, this Arash supercar is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 200 mph or 322 kph. Not bad.
The Arash AF8 Falcon Edition has fancy interior featured with the alcontara and leather, the feel of the of the steering wheel on your hands and just enough information around you in terms of dash and controls. (Picture from: Pinterest)
In addition, the AF8 is also equipped with various modern technology features, including the five-stages Arash Stability Management traction control, touchscreen infotainment system, heated windshield and Navtrak ADR security immobilizer and tracking system. While the presence of air conditioning inside its cabin will be very useful when driving this exotic supercar in the summer.
As reported by the automaker's official website, the AF8 supercar is made in 3 different variants, namely the AF8 Launch Edition, AF8 Casini and AF8 Falcon Edition. Furthermore, the company's website also states that the AF8 Launch Edition is priced starting at £550,000, Cassini starts at £650,000 while for the highest variant, the Falcon Edition is offered starting at £750,000. Are you interested to bring home this AF8 supercar? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ARASHCARS | MOTORAUTHORITY ]
Son of Guns Discussing something that is presented by a premium car manufacturer like Ferrrari will never end, there are always interesting topics to talk about. As we all know that until the end of 2021, this Maranello-based manufacturer has just launched several exclusive models such as the third Icona series called the Ferrari Daytona SP3 and the one-off model built based on the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso called the Ferrari BR20.
A digital rendered image of the Ferrari Stallone Concept was designed by Murray Sharp. (Picture from: KabarOto)
While surfing on cyberspace, we were momentarily amazed by a beautiful concept design for Ferrari worked by an industrial designer and graphic artist named Murray Sharp back in early 2020. Although only presented in the digital rendered images, it also mentioned by the designer as his efforts to predict the upcoming Ferrari.
The Ferrari Stallone was designed by taking the spiritual value of the finesse and sculptural beauty of the Ferrari 250 GTO with the bold uncompromising Ferrari F40 racing line. (Picture from: Carscoops)
As an opening, we'll start with Enzo Ferrari's quote, “A car maker need be neither an engineer nor a technician. He must be someone who loves his passion for cars.........” Indeed, the appearance of Ferrari is known to maintain its futuristic shape. Even looking at the design of this hypercar, it seems like you remember the electric vehicle-style design that will reportedly come out of the Maranello-based automaker in 2025.
A design sketches of the Ferrari Stallone drawn by Murray Sharp back in the 2020. (Picture from: Carscoops)
As quoted of Carscoops, the concept car was designed by taking the spiritual value of some of the Prancing Horse models, and was envisioned as the Ferrari LaFerrari successor and dubbed to be the Ferrari Stallone (a stallion in Italian). Further mentioned in designing of the hypercar, Murray Sharp seemed to combine the finesse and sculptural beauty of the Ferrari 250 GTO with the uncompromising Ferrari F40 racing line and by going through a series of iterations before you could be seen the final design such above.
The Ferrari Stallone will be positioned at the pinnacle of the Ferrari brand and the successor to the great Ferrari LaFerrari. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Murray said, “This hypercar will be positioned at the pinnacle of the Ferrari brand, the successor to the great LaFerrari. This hypercar rendering process maintains Ferrari's core values, such as passion and speed. Murray even given a color touch of the Rosso Corsa, which is known very iconic painted down the LaFerrari sexy body.
In addition, Murray also thought about the airflow and small trinkets found in Stallone. Starting from the side vents, even the taillights with unique horizontal elements, as seen on the LaFerrari. Even Murray has hinted will be used a hybrid V12 engine as for his hypercar concept' powertrain assisted by the KERS system.
The Ferrari Stallone is projected to use carbon fiber throughout the bodywork, ranging from the grille to the rear hood. (Picture from: Carscoops)
As you can see here, the front of the Ferrari Stallone is dominated by air ducts and ornate headlights, also included a striking carbon fiber front splitter and features a rear-facing camera. Besides, in the car concept there are several unique parts and could be considered as the hallmark of the supercar's appearance, namely the low and sharp angle of the hood coupled with 2 large vents below.
Then the windshield design is made more curved than other Ferrari models, allowing the designer to shift the A-pillar position to improve outward visibility. While the sides are also made as sexy as the front, including a large air tunnel to improve aerodynamics while providing the air to cooling down its center-mounted powertrain.
The rear section of the Ferrari Stallone was the most attractive part, thanks to the presence of a sharp diffuser, F1-inspired rain light, and semi-circular LED taillights. (Picture from: Carscoops)
As if not to be outdone by the front and sides, as the results the rear looks the most attractive thanks to the presence of a sharp diffuser, F1-inspired rain light, and semi-circular LED taillights. Plus this supercar concept also features dual exhausts that point upwards like the Porsche 918 Spyder. However, when compared to the LaFerrari, there is a slight difference where its quad exhaust tips are lowered on the bumper.
According to the designer, like a hypercar in general, the Stallone is projected to use carbon fiber throughout the bodywork, ranging from the grille to the rear hood. As for the legs, the directional five-spoke wheels look sharp, such as curved star.
"The Ferrari Stallone concept has been a very special project for me," said Murray. As quoted of Motor1, in working on the design of this hypercar concept, Murray used 12 different design programs and half of the programs used were the first time they were used. The programs used include Alias, Vray, Photoshop, Aftereffect and so on.
Well, to make this concept into a real car, we can only speculate, and it all goes back to the Maranello-based manufacturer. But at least in our opinion, the most importantly now we had been seen and witnessed in digital rendered images and video one of the best bred designs of the Italian auto premium marque.😌 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BEHANCE | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1 ]
Other Proposal As we all know, a prestigious fancy brand like Bugatti has also experienced gloomy days. One of the moments of the revival of the legendary French fancy brand had occured in the early 1990s originally proposed by Ferruccio Lamborghini, and carried out by Romano Artioli with Paolo Stanzini. Then through the new formed company named Bugatti Automobili S.p.A., Artioli assembled an unparalleled group of talents in pursuit of building a supercar worthy wore the Bugatti's badge.
The Marcello Gandini' proposal design for the Bugatti EB110 of the 1990s named Bugatti DMD80 Concept. (Picture from: Carrozzieri Italiani)
The list of prominent names in the automotive industry included Paolo Stanzini, the renowned engineer for the Lamborghini Miura, Espada, and Countach, who later became technical director of Bugatti Automobili S.p.A. As for the chassis development carried out by Tecnostile led by Tiziano Benedetti, Achille Bevini, and Oliviero Pedrazzi, all three of whom are known for having participated in the Lamborghini Miura' chassis and engine developments.
The Gandini's Bugatti DMD80 Concept has a classic wedge shape that concealed a number of aerodynamic tricks up its sleeves. (Picture from: RareComponentCar)
Then the company developed a supercar that would later be known as the Bugatti EB110 starting in 1987 for the chassis and mechanics. In addition, a number of well-known automotive designers and styling houses such as ITAL Design, Bertone, Paolo Martin and Marcello Gandini were also invited to make design proposals. At the end the Gandin's design proposal was chosen by the Artioli's company to be further.
The Gandini's Bugatti DMD80 Concept was originally built with an aluminum honeycomb chassis but later redesigned with carbon fiber. (Picture from: RareComponentCar)
The mentioned car was originally built with an aluminum honeycomb chassis but later redesigned with carbon fiber. Power is provided by a bespoke 3.5-liter V12 engine, with four turbochargers, which produces over 550 bhp of power and is channeled through the 6-speed manual gearbox and full-time all-wheel-drive system. All this allowed the car to reach a top speed of 221 mph with an acceleration from rest to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, that's an outstanding performance number for the time.
The Gandini's Bugatti DMD80 Concept has deep recesses in the nose of the car provided airflow to elements of the cooling systems. (Picture from: RareComponentCar)
Gandini's initial design for this car was a classic wedge shape that concealed a number of aerodynamic tricks up its sleeve under the name of Bugatti DMD80 Concept. Deep recesses in the nose of the car provided airflow to elements of the cooling systems and double fan-assisted rear diffuser aided in road-holding. The car also has an "active" spoiler at the rear which rose above the deck while it run at high speed.
The Gandini's Bugatti DMD80 Concept fitted also double fan-assisted rear diffuser aided in road-holding. (Picture from: RareComponentCar)
The lines are clean, if a bit brutish, and represented one of Gandini's better late career designs. During the development phases, the automaker built four prototypes of the "new" Bugatti were clothed in Gandini' style of the uniqueness scissor-door types and went through extensive testing in that form.
The Gandini's Bugatti DMD80 Concept has also an "active" spoiler at the rear which rose above the deck while it run at high speed. (Picture from: RareComponentCar)
However, Romano Artioli was apparently not impressed with Gandini's angular design language incorporating a shovel nose and flared rear wheel arches and demanded revisions. So Gandini created a second iteration of the design with softer lines, revised head and taillights and slightly different proportions for the rear wheel arches, that's such similar cue can also be seen on the Maserati Chubasco of 1991.
The Bugatti DMD80 Concept is clothed in Gandini' style of the uniqueness scissor-door types and went through extensive testing in that form. (Picture from: RareComponentCar)
Turns out this wasn't enough to calm the boss down and Gandini ended up lost his patience with the whole endeavor. And it could be said that the revived incarnation of Bugatti would not have a body directly penned by the maestro. Seeing this, then Romano Artioli commissioned Gianpaolo Benedini, an architect who had designed the company's iconic "Blue Factory" in Campogalliano, to make changes to the car's design that he asked for.
The 2nd iteration of the Bugatti DMD80 Concept done by Marcello Gandini with softer lines, revised head and taillights and slightly different proportions for the rear wheel arches. (Picture from: RareComponentCar)
The latest vehicle design replaces the network of cooling slots on the bonnet with ducts in the front fenders, leading to the outer sides of the two large fixed headlights, which replaced the pop-up headlights of the early prototype. In a peculiar nod to the original Bugatti radiator design, small horseshoe-shaped vents are also added to the lower region of the front fascia. Uniquely, pill-shaped vents and lighting were also added to the rear of the car as well.
This marked as the first of two occasions that Marcello Gandini's designs were ignored by his clients. The same thing happened during the development of the Lamborghini's supercar that would become known as Lamborghini Diablo when the company under the Chrysler's ownership. By employing internal staff, they also revised Gandini's design.
However, in the end Gandini could breathe a sigh of relief when the Diablo design variants he sold to Giorgio Moroder and Claudio Zampoli later became the Cizeta V16T to be one of the wildest supercars of the early 90s, even crazier than the Bugatti EB110.
The Bugatti EB110 production version (in the middle) is flanked by the four prototypes of the Gandini's Bugatti DMD80 Concept. (Picture from: RareComponentCar)
On September 15, 1991, Bugatti Automobili S.p.A. unveiled the Bugatti EB110 in its final form for the first time at the Versailles and in front of the Grande Arche de la Défense, Paris, exactly 110 years after the birth of Ettore Bugatti.
Like many similar businesses at that time, the automotive company also did not last long and was liquidated again in 1995. And during its short production period, it turned out that the company was only able to build the Bugatti EB 110 as many as 139 units with a dozen others made in carbon fiber by Dauer of Germany.
However, with the sinking of the Bugatti legendary brand at that time, it again invited the interest of many parties to revive it again. And finally in 2000, the legendary brand based in Molsheim, France was acquired by the German automotive giant Volkswagen Group. Under the banner of this new ownership, Bugatti is noted for producing some of the most spectacular and extraordinary supercars ever. If Ettore Buggati can witness the brand's achievements today, maybe he would be wore a big smile on his lips when sees one of the world's fastest cars wearing the Bugatti macaron with its typical horseshoe grille. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RARECOMPONENTCARS | CARROZZIERI ITALIANI ]
The sales of the WS6 improved in the next year to about 3,900 units. Notably, the final production year was one of the best in terms of sales with close to 15,000 units of the WS6 Trans Ams sold after selling just 7,000 the previous year.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HOTCARS | ITSTILLRUNS ]
