~New HYPERCAR~ Recently to mark its 20th anniversary, Swedish hypercar specialist Koenigsegg reimagined its first production car, the Koenigsegg CC8S as a powerful and very modern vision of what it calls the ultimate hypercar which was later labeled as the Koenigsegg CC850.
Koenigsegg marked its 20th anniversary by reimagined its first production car CC8S as a powerfull and very modern vision of what it calls the ultimate hypercar under the name of Koenigsegg CC850. (Picture from: Autocar)
This is more of a tribute to the car than a recreation or a 'restomod', as it is more closely related, mechanically to the Jesko, Gemera, and Regera hypercars. Recently the company combining element designs of the Koenigsegg CC8S with cues taken from those newer models mentioned above.
Besides it also mentions tangible features taken from those pioneering 'megacar' launched by the Swedish manufacturer back in the 2002 including Koenigsegg's typical circular brake light cluster, teledial wheels and 'synchrohelix' door opening system.
The Koenigsegg CC850 (on the right) posed along with its ancestor and inspiration sources, the Koenigsegg CC8S (on the left). (Picture from: CubaDetailZero)
The newest Koenigsegg hypercar is built around a carbon monocoque, shrouded in carbon/Kevlar body panels completed with an aluminum honeycomb fuel tank, so it's no surprise that the Koenigsegg CC850 weighs only 1,385 kg (half a ton lighter than the Bugatti Chiron). This should make it one of the fastest combustion cars in production although the brand has not detailed its performance figures.
Koenigsegg claimed that its CC850 hypercar is one of the fastest combustion cars in production although the brand has not detailed its performance figures. (Picture from: CarScoops)
The interior is similarly crafted, adopting a minimalist aesthetic modeled on Koenigsegg's earliest cars, with an open gate gearshift, analog gauge cluster behind a function-free circular steering wheel and plenty of exposed carbon fiber.
Then the drivetrain that it carries namely a variant of the company's latest 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine which is said to be capable of supplying up to 1,385 hp of power and 1,022 lb.ft of torque, so makes the Koenigsegg CC850 completely different.
The Koenigsegg CC850 is built around a carbon monocoque, shrouded in carbon/Kevlar body panels completed with an aluminum honeycomb fuel tank. (Picture from: TopGear)
Then Koenigsegg explained that the engine without a flywheel is drained for optimal oil distribution in extreme driving situations and can run on ethanol E85 synthetic fuel. So it is not surprising then the Christian von Koenigsegg owned company claims that's the most fast responsive and rotation machine ever.
Furthermore while on its redlines of 8,500 rpm, the Swedish brand promises, it would be gave a truly unparalleled otherworldly aural sensation. This is something none other car manufacturer has ever offered, but Christian von Koenigsegg wanted to see how far their company could be broke such a kind of auto industry norms.
The Koenigsegg CC850's interior is similarly crafted, adopting a minimalist aesthetic modeled on Koenigsegg's earliest cars, with an open gate gearshift, analog gauge cluster behind a function-free circular steering wheel and plenty of exposed carbon fiber. (Picture from: idMotor1)
In particular, although it is said that the Koenigsegg CC850 was not created to break Jesko's top speed record, but to improve performance and offer the highest level of driver satisfaction and conviniences. So this latest Koenigsegg hypercar can be used as proof that the Swedish company have high standards in the car development.
As we could be found on the Koenigsegg CC850, where the car gets uncommon features called the Koenigsegg Engage Shift System (KESS) which combines an automatic and manual transmission in one box. Actually it was a multi-clutch 9-speed automatic technology which is quite found and common used in the automotive world.
The Koenigsegg CC850 gets uncommon features called the Koenigsegg Engage Shift System (KESS) which combines an automatic and manual transmission in one box. (Picture from: idMotor1)
Maybe many people imagine it as an automatic-manual transmission system that can be used to work consecutively as needed. But somehow Koenigsegg could be changed the automatic transmission system into a 6-speed manual whose individual gear ratios depend on what drive mode is used. It's just that the Swedish automaker company briefly explains in appearance that this system is a manual pedal shifter with an automatic working mechanism.
The Koenigsegg CC850 powered by a variant of the company's latest 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine which is said to be capable of supplying up to 1,385 hp of power and 1,022 lb.ft of torque. (Picture from: idMotor1)
So far, Koenigsegg did not reveal details of how this transmission works, the Swedish company only said that the shifter and clutch pedals are connected to a special hydraulic system which provides thrust to the automatic mechanism. Well with such an engine power bursting of 1,385 hp, the automaker company claimed that the Koenigsegg CC850 is a production car with the fastest and most powerful manual transmission the world has ever seen.
The Koenigsegg CC850 will only be produced in 50 units (to commemorate the 50th birthday of Christian von Koenigsegg, the company's founder). But there are likely to be only a handful of units available globally, and for the US market reportedly the latest Koenigsegg CC850 hypercar is priced at $3.65 millions (approx Rp. 53.8 billions). Wow! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KOENIGSEGG | TOPGEAR| AUTOCAR | CARSCOOPS ]
New Track BEAST It
has became as an unexpected surprise to the automotive world when
McLaren turned fantasy into reality by unveiling its newest hypercar,
the McLaren Solus GT at The Quail 2022.
McLaren turned fantasy into reality by unveiling its newest hypercar, the McLaren Solus GT at The Quail 2022. (Picture from: SIAMagazin)
Actually, it was the McLaren
Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo concept car previously had appeared
virtually in a well-known video game titled 'GranTurismo Sport' on the
Sony PlayStation 4 console. From the exterior, this McLaren's single-seater hypercar looks nothing less than a prototype class race car for the World Endurance Championship.
The McLaren Solus GT bodywork is built based on a unique carbon fiber monocoque chassis that is lightweight and therefore weighs under 1,000 kg. (Picture from: TopGear)
For some reason, in our perpective this McLaren hypercar immediately reminds us of the Mazda Furai. Perhaps (at glance) both has similar appearance. So, how about you? As you can see, the McLaren Solus GT is built based on a unique carbon fiber monocoque chassis that is lightweight and therefore weighs under 1,000 kg. Although, it's capable of producing 1,200 kg of downforce while running at full speed.
The McLaren Solus GT's canopy has a single wiper placed in the middle, and also a large splitter that helps with downforce of 1,200 kg while running at full speed. (Picture from: TopGear)
The canopy has a single wiper placed in the middle, and also a large splitter that helps with downforce. While, at the front, there is a small cutout featuring the onboard suspension, coupled with the slim LED headlights. Furthermore the driver sits in the middle, like the McLaren F1 without two other passenger seats.
Inside the cabin of the Solus GT feels like in a fighter's cockpit, featured with a Formula 1-inspired carbon fiber steering wheel, and digital mirror displays. (Picture from: TopGear)
The driver's seat, which is fixed and adjusted according to the driver posture, and is accessed by opening the canopy upward. Then inside the cabin of the Solus GT, there's a Formula 1-inspired carbon fiber steering wheel, and digital mirror displays, so that when you are in the cabin it feels like in a fighter's cockpit.
The McLaren Solus GT is powered by a heavily bespoke Judd 5.2 liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, which is capable spew out power of 841 hp, and torque of 650 Nm @ 10,000 rpm. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
This McLaren's track beast is powered by a heavily bespoke Judd 5.2 liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, which is capable spew out power of 841 hp, and torque of 650 Nm @ 10,000 rpm. This engine is the first used in McLaren's car and coupled with a 7-speed transmission along with straight gears and a carbon fiber clutch.
At
the rear, the McLaren Solus GT is equipped with a large wing along with
fins that extend from the top of the cockpit all the way to the rear. (Picture from: TopGear)
Uniquely, all engine components are gear driven, meaning they are not connected to any belts or chains. By using such engine power, so it could helped to propel the Solus GT to a claimed top speed of over 320kph. While for its acceleration capability from 0 to 100 kph just in 2.5 seconds.
At the rear, the McLaren Solus GT is equipped with a large wing along with fins that extend from the top of the cockpit all the way to the rear. In addition, this McLaren's hypercar also gets two LED taillights and an F1-style third brake light that sits below the exhaust pipe.
Furthermore the British automaker said that the McLaren Solus GT will be produced in limited quantities of just 25 units, and all of them have sold with a price over £3 millions (approx Rp. 52.6 billions) each. Wow! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MCLAREN | SUPERCAR ADVOCATES | ROAD&TRACK | SIA MAGAZIN | TOPGEAR ]
New SuperCars After being the talk of the virtual world for the past few weeks, the Molsheim-based premium car manufacturer finally launched its newest iconic speedster called the Bugatti Mistral on August 19, 2022, at the Monterey Car Week 2022.
Bugatti finally launched its newest iconic speedster called the Bugatti Mistral on August 19, 2022, at the Monterey Car Week 2022. (Picture from: TopGear)
As we all knew, that recently Bugatti merged with the Croatian EV company Rimac Automobili in late 2021 for Bugatti Rimac, so might be this their first jointly developed car project. As quoted of CNN, Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti-Rimac, the company that now owns the Bugatti
brand, said the company's future models will be powered by a hybrid
drivetrain. Unfortunately, he is not explained as what sort of gas
engine is part of the hybrid drivetrain system of Bugatti's future models.
The Bugatti Mistral speedster's design inspired by by the classic 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid. (Picture from: TopGear)
Since the beginning, this speedster has a lot of mysteries such the four horizontally dashed headlights and surrounding lines deviate significantly from the Chiron, while vaguely resembling more of the Divo. And now Bugatti doesn't go into detail either and what the expected top speed of the Mistral might be. The last time the Molsheim-based premium car maker could claimed to have the world's fastest convertible was in 2013 when the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse managed to hit a top speed of 254 miles per hour while speeding on the Volkswagen's test track in Germany.
The Bugatti Mistral speedster's sharp-angled V-shaped windshield and the hump that rises behind each seat are some of the similarities with modern cars. (Picture from: TopGear)
It is likely that Bugatti hopes its Mistral speedster will become the world's fastest convertible. By consideration, that the latest Mistral speedster is powered by the Bugatti's famous 16-cylinder W16 engine. It's the same engine that belongs to the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport which the French company claimed back in 2019 to be capable of running up to a top speed of 305 mph. For your info, the current top speed record for convertibles is claimed in 2016 by the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster with a speed of 265.6 miles an hour.
The Bugatti Mistral has a unique X-shaped taillights which also functions to remove air after going through oil coolers. (Picture from: TopGear)
Besides that, the Mistral speedster also has an air intake system consisting of 2 large air scoops behind each of the two car seats, then air intakes on the side of the car for the oil cooler. Air that passes through the oil cooler is vented out through the X-shaped taillights. The air scoops are made of carbon fiber and are designed to support the entire weight of the car to protect passengers in the event of a roll-over crash.
The Bugatti Mistral speedster is the ultimage model that powered by the Bugatti's famous 16-cylinder W16 engine. (Picture from: TopGear)
Then related to its design, the Mistral speedster is said to be inspired by the classic 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid. Specifically, such the Roadster Grand Raid model seen by the Bugatti's designers at the Louwman Car Museum in the Netherlands. The sharp-angled V-shaped windshield and the hump that rises behind each seat are some of the similarities with modern cars. Meanwhile at the front, in addition having its own distinctive design with headlights each made of four light bars, the Mistral speedster is still garnished by a horseshoe-shaped central grille that looks deeper and wider than other hard-top models.
Furthermore, Bugatti also said that
the speedster will be produced in limited quantities, which is only 99 units with a price tag of €5 millions net, and all of them were already sold before the car was even unveiled to the public on Friday in Carmel, California. The first cars will be delivered to customers in 2024, after rolled out from its traditional home of Molsheim, France. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CNN | HYPERBEAST | TOPGEAR ]
New SuperCars Back in the 2021, Zyrus Engineering, a Norwegian automotive tuner created its craziest racing car, the Zyrus LP1200 R based on the Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo for testing at the iconic Nurburgring Circuit and at the time managed to create a superb lap time of just 6:48.56 seconds.
The Zyrus LP1200 Strada is built by Zyrus Engineering based on the the Lamborghini Huracan EVO RWD. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
And recently, this Norwegian automotive company introduced a road version of a hypercar called the Zyrus LP1200 Strada. The maker said that the car is designed to be the best street car that can be driven like a racing car. In the near future, lucky consumers will get this car.
The Zyrus LP1200 Strada is designed to be the best street car that can be driven like a racing car. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
As reported by Carscoops, the Norwegian automaker will not mass-produce the LP1200 Strada. There were only nine units of the car made and sold at a price of €799,000 (approx Rp. 12.4 billion) each. Those price numbers is quite fantastic indeed, but for the buyers besides the car unit, they also get an oppurtunity to try it directly on the track with the mechanics.
The Zyrus LP1200 Strada is is powered by a twin-turbo engine that is estimated to be capable of spitting out 1,200 horsepower in racing mode or 900 horsepower in road mode by pressing only one button. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
It is further stated by the maker that this supercar is built from the Lamborghini Huracan EVO RWD which can be more comfortable for everyday driving. But there are some features that the Zyrus team has trimmed such as air conditioning, satellite navigation, and other creature comforts in place.
Meanwhile, the body panels are replaced with carbon fiber chips specially made by the company. Then the seats use leather upholstery which is hand-stitched with a touch of carbon and has the option of a racing car harness, and to complement that, a half roll cage can also be installed.
The Zyrus LP1200 Strada is the second hand-built version of the Huracan LP640-4 and also have replaced or added approximately 600 bespoke components so cut its weight about 78 kg. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Under the hood, there is a twin turbo engine that is estimated to be capable of spitting out 1,200 horsepower in racing mode or 900 horsepower in road mode by pressing only one button. Besides that, Zyrus also adds performance-smelling modifications such as TTX Ohlins suspension, carbon-ceramic discs, to a titanium exhaust.
The first model of the Zyrus LP1200 Strada has been finished and shipped in July, 2022, and hopes to produce two more units in early 2023. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
So overall, Zyrus said that the LP1200 Strada is the second hand-built version of the Huracan LP640-4 and also have replaced or added approximately 600 bespoke components so cut its weight about 78 kg.
Now, it's weighing about 1,287 kg, and the Zyrus LP1200 Strada can generalize to 1,800 kg of downforce at 240 kph. According to the automaker, the first model has been finished and shipped in July, 2022, and hopes to produce two more units in early 2023. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ZYRUS | CARSCOOPS | ]
Unique ONES As we all knew that the world's major automotive event being held in these mid-August 2022 is the Monterey Car Week 2022. Well on that occasion, several well-known automotive brands such as Aston Martin are planning to launch its newest supercar called the Aston Martin DBR22 on August 19, 2022 at Peeble Beach, California.
Recently Aston Martin, a renowned British automaker
unveiled the Aston Martin DBR22, a stunning new two-seater roofless
supercar with top speed approaching 319 kph and a price tag to match. (Picture from: CarScoops)
As quoted of CarScoops, this new supercar carries the style of the Aston Martin DBR1, the winning racing car of the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. Reportedly also the British premium car manufacturer is going to produce its new DBR22 in limited numbers (some said only 10 units) similar to its other supercars such as Aston Martin Vulcan.
The Aston Martin DBR22 has an open-top design and is equipped with a stocky hood, oval-shaped LED headlights, large grille, wide air dam, and a small windshield. (Picture from: CarScoops)
Along with times, those British brand also has a long racing lineage had many successes by winning various championships. As we already know that the automaker company had been successful in many major world's racing events such as the FIA World Endurance Championship to Formula 1.
The Aston Martin DBR22's cabin features with premium genuine leather sporty yet luxurious two racing-style bucket seaters, and exposed carbon fiber dashboard completed with two screens as for the instrument cluster, and an infotainment system. (Picture from: CarScoops)
Of course all these successes can be achieved by the company thanks to the support and hard work of all the elements inside of it including its special Q Division. For this reason, then the British manufacturer launched the Aston Martin DBR22 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the brand's bespoke customization division.
The Aston Martin DBR22 was created by the boffins at Q by Aston Martin to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the brand's bespoke customization division. (Picture from: CarScoops)
From its appearance, the British-made supercar has an open-top design and is equipped with a stocky hood, oval-shaped LED headlights, large grille, wide air dam, and a small windshield in the front such the racing cars of 1950s and 1960s. On the sides, the supercar is garnished by the outer rear view mirrors on each sides, widened wheel arches and is equiped with 21-inches 14-spoke alloy motorsport wheels. At rear, there are elongated thin LED taillights, diffuser and two exhaust tips under.
The Aston Martin DBR22 is powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. (Picture from: CarScoops)
Meanwhile inside its cabin, the Aston Martin DBR22 features with sporty yet luxurious two racing-style bucket seaters layered by premium genuine leather, and doors as well. Then on its exposed carbon fiber dashboard completed with two screens as for the instrument cluster, and an infotainment system. Apparently, the car' passenger safety is definitely also thought and nicely prepared by equipping this car with several airbags.
The Aston Martin DBR22 design pays homage to the 1950s Aston Martin DBR1, an open-cockpit racing sports car that won the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. (Picture from: CarScoops)
The Aston Martin DBR22 roofless supercar is powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. This engine produces a maximum power of 705 hp and a peak torque of 753 Nm. So by using the power engine could be make it accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 3.4 seconds and run up to a top speed of 319 kph. Wow!
Unfortunately the price of this super exclusive DBR22 will be announced by Aston Martin when the car reaches final production. Even so, many parties estimate that the car will be priced at around £1.5 - £1.8 millions (approximately Rp. 26 to Rp. 29 billions). Well, how much do you think the price of the DBR22 open-top supercar is? 😉 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS | NOKIA NEWS | SUPERCARBLONDIE ]
DREAM Car We are always happy to share information regarding concept vehicles that are planned to be launched in the future. Regardless of whether the concept vehicle will succeed in showing its real form and being presented to the automotive world audience or not. Why is that? Because in our opinion, by conveying a concept vehicle design, it has at least given us what a little persfective about future vehicles being made by designers.
The Trident Iceni Magna sportscar was one car model produced by
BDI's subsidiary, Trident Sports Car Ltd. back in the 2014. (Picture from: Supercars.net)
As quoted of Road&Track, in early 2021, Bevan Davidson International (BDI), a British automotive engineering company had stired up the world's automotive while was preparing a controversial engine design that had never existed for car before, called the Villiers X20, and if completed later will be used in the next supercar made by BDI's subsdiary, Connaught Motor Company.
The
Connaught Type D GT Syracuse sportscar was one car model produced by
BDI's subsidiary, Connaught Motor Company back in the 2004. (Picture from: ConnaughtMotorCompany)
The company is headed by Phil Bevan, a longtime motorhead who has been designing and making cars since 1969, including the almost-there vehicles from Trident. BDI also owns Connaught, Villiers and many other marques and also produced a 2.0litre V10 engine of Tim Bishop for their proposed Type-D GT Syracuse sports car.
The next Connaught Motor Company supercar is projected to be used the new developed Villiers X20 engine. (Picture from: ConnaughtMotorCompany)
Then Connaught have tentative plans to create a new supercar
powered by a X20 4.0litre engine coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission system. As revealed by the company through its official website which states that its X20 engine configuration can simply be described as two V10 motors mated horizontally.
The next Connaught Motor Company supercar is projected to be used the new developed Villiers X20 engine.(Picture from: ConnaughtMotorCompany)
Each engine will be connected via a different gear at each end with an incorporated torque vibration damper. Power is sent through the central output shaft to the clutch and gearbox. Thus the engine will have a total of twenty exhausts, ten each with five on the top and five on the bottom per side. The engine can spin up to 10,000 rpm, which of course will also produce extraordinary sound.
The engine will be wide but will be very low and compact vertically, which is said to help reduce the center of gravity once installed in the vehicle. The company also said it had a mocked-up engine for evaluation even though it wasn't running yet. Its intention was to develop the concept engine into a working prototype eventually adapting it to run a turbocharged injection system to maximize power levels.
Here's a mockup power unit and transaxle of Villiers X20 engine configuration developed by Bevan Davidson International . (Picture from: VilliersEngineering)
Then how much power will produce? These two 2.0-liter engines mated together make for a 4.0-liter displacement, and 40 valves in total, are said to be able to churn out 400 horses without forced induction. And according to BDI, then this engine is perfectly matched to a Lamborghini Gallardo six-speed manual transmission.
These two 2.0-liter engines mated together make for a 4.0-liter
displacement, and 40 valves in total, and are said to be able to churn
out 400 horses without forced induction. (Picture from: VilliersEngineering)
No details have been released yet related this X20 engine, however the company is now planning to launch several modular versions of the 20-cylinder engine, as well as the Connaught's supercar engine, under the Villiers brand. Furthermore the Bevan Davidson International also said that there is a V3, V5, V6, V8, V12 derivatives of the engine, in total 18 projects being worked by then.
So far, the project isn't finished yet, and one could argue that a 20 cylinder engine in itself is nothing new because versions are used in locomotives (the diesel variety), large trucks as well as in boats and such, but for passenger cars are still more far-fetched theory. One thing that we really hope for from this project if it is successfully realized later is to be able to hear its roar while turned it on. Let's wait and see. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TRIDENTSPORTSCAR | CONNAUGHTMOTORCOMPANY | VILLIERSEMGINEERING | ROAD&TRACK | THEDRIVE | HOTCARS | ID.MOTOR1 ]
The Koenigsegg CC850 will only be produced in 50 units (to commemorate the 50th birthday of Christian von Koenigsegg, the company's founder). But there are likely to be only a handful of units available globally, and for the US market reportedly the latest Koenigsegg CC850 hypercar is priced at $3.65 millions (approx Rp. 53.8 billions). Wow! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KOENIGSEGG | TOPGEAR | AUTOCAR | CARSCOOPS ]
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