ONE-OFFPagani Automobili was founded in 1992 by Horacio Pagani. As we all knew, before founding his-owned auto firm, Horacio worked on several Lamborghini projects such as the Countach Evoluzione, the LM002, the P140 Concept, and the Diablo. Well, that's why the world knows him later as a briliant thinker with great ambition for giving birth to many the most breathtaking cars in the world today under the auto brand of his owned.
PThe Pagani Huayra Pearl 1 of 1 is one of the prime examples of the bespoke customization service offered by Pagani Automobili. (Picture from: AutoEvolution)
So, no wonder if nowadays, Horacio Pagani managed to build many four-wheeled exoticas such as the car you can admire below, called Pagani Huayra Pearl, which is made only one unit in the world. The question is, what makes this Huayra more special than the regular car or a Huayra BC?
Pagani Huayra Pearl was only one in the world and special made for a customer of Refined Marques. (Picture from: AutoEvolution)
As reported by Autoevolution, the Pagani Huayra Pearl is built using the same platform with the standard model of Pagani Huayra through some changes in the exterior and interior. This car was special ordered by a customer of Refined Marques.
Left side view of Pagani Huayra Pearl. (Picture from: AutoEvolution)
The body of Pagani Huayra Pearl is built using blue-tinted carbon fiber combined with black. As a differentiator with the standard version, the roof using a roof scoop and at the rear section, its wings has a new model.
Interior view of Pagani Huayra Pearl. (Picture from: AutoEvolution)
The interior also looks sporty with the use of carbon fiber materials also on the walls of the doors, the dashboard and center console. Its upholstery looks elegant with white leather upholstery with blue stitching combinations.
Rear side view of Pagani Huayra Pearl. (Picture from: AutoEvolution)
There was no information regarding the drivetrain of Huayra Pearl. However, in the standard version, the Pagani Huayra' engine equipped with a V12, 6.0-liter twin-turbo of Mercedes-AMG drivetrain that could spew the power up to 789 hp and torque of 811 Nm. The big engine combined with all-new seven-speed XTRAC automated manual transmission system.
Unfortunately, the Italian car manufacturer does not say how the price that must be paid by a consumer to bring home the Pagani Huayra Pearl. It is probable that the price was above the Pagani Huayra BC, which at that time was priced at more than $ 2.55 millions. *** [EKA [14052016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PAGANI | AUTOEVOLUTION ]
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UniqueONES Attempts to achieve the world's fastest supercar title is likely only can be achieved by automotive manufacturers with big names that have long history and get used to be dealing with high car performance. However, an Italian startup company named Corbellati has enough courage to claim that their latest supercar will beat all the fastest hypercar's records that existed today.
At a glance the body form of Corbellati Missile looks like a mix between Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale and Ferrari 330 P4.. (Picture from: Motor1)
By carrying their newest supercar called Corbellati Missile that has been launched to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show 2018 held on March 2018. The Italian company claims that the car is capable to be drives to maximum speed of 500 km/h, the performance is possible because the car is powered by a V8 engine with capacity of 9 liters that can generate power up to 1,800 hp and 2,350 Nm of torque.
Corbellati Missile has been launched at 2018 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2mtStuZ)
On the paper, this supercar specification does make many people shake their heads. However in terms of appearance, the car spelled out less sporty than similar vehicles. Look at the body that carries the classic style, very similar to Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale and Ferrari 330 P4 that merged into one car.
Right side view of Corbellati Missile. (Picture from: Motor1)
And almost every component is made out of carbon fiber with the coating is so smooth that there is no indentation to give a fierce impression. At last for its feet, the supercar without rearview uses four dark rims sized of 20 inches with 265/35 tires in front, and 345/35 for the rear.
Rear view of Corbellati Missile.(Picture from: Motor1)
The fastest record of road-legal car used on the streets today is Koenigsegg Agera RS with a speed of 447 km/h. Then we ever heard that the Hennessey Venom F5 plans to break those record at 484 km/h although it has not been done until now.
Corbellati itself is an Italian family company that for 70 years known as creators of jewels, artists, art enthusiasts. However, in the current generation it seem their passion turn over to the sports cars creation. So, is it possible that these startup company beats giants that have stood for decades in this industry? We will soon see the proof later... *** [EKA [22072018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CORBELLATI | MOTOR1 | DESIGNBOOM]
ONE-OFF - Let's take a moment to reminisce when the McLaren X-1 spotted at the Bahrain Formula One racing arena. As we know, the unique-shaped supercar was rare appearing in the crowd. Then who owns this car? As you can see, there is a Bahraini flag on the license plate indicating this car belongs to one of the citizens of that oil rich country.
Here's a unique-shaped McLaren X-1 Concept as seen at the Bahrain F-1 racing arena. (Picture from: GTSpirit)
As quoted from TopSpeed, this unique-shaped supercar had official debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2012. It can be denied, that the one-off McLaren X-1 was one of the stars of the history of supercar. This McLaren X-1 supercar concept built based on the MP4-12C platform by the McLaren Special Operations (MSO), in particular for consumers who was already have theMcLaren F1, MP4-12C, and Mercedes-Benz SLR.
The McLaren X-1 concept car
made by McLaren, in particular just made for consumers who was already
have McLaren F1, MP4-12C and Mercedes-Benz SLR. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
According to Director of MSO Programme, Paul MacKenzie, the inspiration of McLaren X-1 taken from a variety of models ranging from the 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K,1959 Buick Electra,1961 Facel Vega, 1953 Chrysler D'Elegance Ghia, and 1971 Citroën SM, included the Jaeger LeCoultre art deco clock, Thomas Mann' Montblanc pen, an airstream trailer, a grand piano, and an eggplant.
The doors have the same movement as the 12C has and the same twin-hinge system, meaning they open exactly the same way. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
By merging of all those elements above into one that produces the such supercar with very unique and eccentric design, and seems just Batman able to have it. Furthermore MSO has been instilled throughout the body with carbon materials thus making it wider 18.8 cm, and 10.9 cm longer than the MP4-12C.
From the back end, the X-1 does retain one item from its 12C base, the top-mounted exhaust exits. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
The exterior is equipped with the last touch of a sprinkling of piano black color. All parts of the exterior detail using a mixture of nickel and aluminum plate material, while the wheels using the same color as the body.
The basic outlay of the interior on the X-1 is identical to that on the MP4-12C. Beside that the customer did have it custom-fitted with Harissa Red McLaren Nappa
leather on the seats, doors, and roof. The gear shifter is machined aluminum coated with nickel. Aluminum bezel is strewn throughout the cabin, as well. One final interior touch is the addition of carbon-fiber trim with titanium weave, which gives it a 3D effect.
The eccentric concept car for the super-rich consumers.(Picture from: TopSpeed)
Despite
its completely unique bodywork with a weight of 1,400 kg, and share the
same mechanical system with the MP4-12C, including the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine and consequently produces the same 592 hp at 7,000 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm.
It also boasts the 7-speed automated manual transmission from its donor that sends power to the rear wheels. Given the curb weight remains about the same, it is safe to assume that the X-1 retains the same 3.2-second sprint to 60 mph same to the MP4-12C does. *** [EKA [30052013] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OKEZONE | TOPSPEED | GTSPIRIT ]
LAMBO Milestones As the Lamborghini Revuelto plug-in hybrid flagship model debuts for Automobili-Lamborghini S.p.A. may be the biggest highlight for world automotive enthusiasts this year, however it turns out that the manufacturer based in San't Agata Bolognese still has many other surprises in store such as to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
In order to make its 60th anniversary such a memorable milestone, Lamborghini then marked it by launching three variants of the Lamborghini Huracáns 60th Anniversary Edition. (Picture from: Lamborghini)
Well, in order to make this year's 60th anniversary such a memorable milestone, the Italian supercar company then marked it by launching three variants of the Lamborghini Huracáns 60th Anniversary Edition consisting of the Lamborghini Huracán STO (Super Trofeo Omologata), Huracán Tecnica, and the Huracán EVO Spyder.
The three varianats of Lamborghini Huracán 60th Anniversary Edition would unveiled and took place at the Milan Design Week event in Segheria, Milan on April 21, 2023. (Picture from: Lamborghini)
As quoted from the Lamborghini' official site, those three variants of the Lamborghini Huracán 60th Anniversary Edition would unveiled and took place at the Milan Design Week event in Segheria, Milan on April 21, 2023, along with the Lamborghini Revuelto.
And each of those three Lamborghini 60th Anniversary Editions will be produced in limited numbers of 60 units, powered by a V10 naturally aspirated engine, and it will be specially marked with a unique 60th Anniversary Edition graphic with matching seat embroidery, and "1-of-60" carbon fiber plate inside its cabin.
1. Lamborghini Huracán STO (Super Trofeo Omologata) 60th Anniversary Edition
It is the most capable Huracán variant in its class, thanks to a 5.2-liter V10 engine that develops around 631 hp (640 PS / 471 kW) of power and 417 lb-ft (565 Nm) of torque to drive all four wheels. This special edition is available in two different specifications, each are fitted with matte black 20-inch Hek forged aluminum alloy wheels, and both wore by high-performance sports livery.
The Lamborghini Huracán STO (Super Trofeo Omologata) 60th Anniversary Edition is given a Grigio (grey) Telesto finish with Nero (black) Noctis detailing and exposed carbon fibre. (Picture from: CarMag)
The first Huracán STO 60th Anniversary Edition carried a blue theme, with a Blue Aegeus exterior, Blue Astraeus details, and Blue Mira carbon fiber accents. Inside, there are Alcantara Nero (black) Cosmus and Grigio (grey) Octans upholstery, coupled with Nero (black) Ade details and Blue Amon embroidery. The second edition is given a Grigio (grey) Telesto finish with Nero (black) Noctis detailing and exposed carbon fibre, and features an Alcantara Nero (black) Cosmus / Grigio (grey) Octans trimmed interior and Rosso (red) Alala stitching.
Next up is a special edition of the track-focused Huracán variant powered by the same 5.2-liter V10 engine as the Huracan STO, which produces 631 horsepower (640 PS / 471 kW), but all that power is then channeled exclusively to propel its rear wheel. This special edition is inspired by the world of motorsport and adopted the colors of the Italian flag as well.
The Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica 60th Anniversary Edition painted in Bianco (white) Asopo with Verde (green) Viper stripes. (Picture from: Lamborghini)
The first Huracán Tecnica 60th Anniversary Edition was painted in Grigio (grey) Telesto with Nero (black) Noctis and Rosso (red) Mars accents, creating a striking visual contrast. The interior follows a similar theme, with Alcantara Nero (black) Ade upholdstry combined with Rosso (red) Alala detailing. The second edition is painted in Bianco (white) Asopo with Verde (green) Viper stripes, accented by a matching interior upholstered in Alcantara Nero (black) Ade. Both editions are equipped with black 20-inch Damiso wheels.
3. Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder 60th Anniversary Edition
Lastly, the Huracán variant is powered by a standard V10 engine that develops around 602 hp (610 PS). The Italian supercar manufacturer says that this variant can be ordered in two variations, the first by combining the Blue Le Mans exterior color with Bianco (white)Fill stripes and the Alcantara Nero (black) Ade layered interior with Blue Amon / Bianco (white) Leda accent.
The Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder 60th Anniversary Edition appeared in a more striking with Verde (green) Viper exterior accented with Bianco (white) Fill. (Picture from: CarMag)
Then the other one appeared in a more striking with Verde (green) Viper exterior accented with Bianco (white) Fill coupled with an interior in Alcantara Nero (black) Ade with Rosse (red) Alala and Bianco (white) Leda details. Both special models of the Huracán Evo Spyder 60th Anniversary Edition get the same 20-inch Damiso wheels as its sibling Tecnica above. The video below shows the Lamborghini Huracán model range produced by the San't Agata Bolognese-based supercar maker.
Furthermore Lamborghini also officially confirmed that the plug-in hybrid Huracán successor will debut at the end of 2024, thus the three of the Huracán 60th Anniversary Edition variants will be the final models of the naturally aspirated V10-powered raging bull supercar line ups. HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY LAMBO! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAMBORGHINI | CARMAG ]
ARTWorkIn order to commemorate its 60th anniversary, Automobili-Lamborghini S.p.A. collaborated with Japan's most influential contemporary artist, IKEUCHI with goal to create an artistic platform through its supercar productions, as the result here's the one-and-only Lamborghini Huracán STO Time Chaser_111100 and Time Gazer artworks. While related to its unusual name, actually 111100 is the binary code for the number 60 as in recognition of the Italian raging bull supercar maker's anniversary in this year of 2023.
The Lamborghini Huracán STO Time Chaser_111100 is a special art piece styled by IKEUCHI a Japanese designer in celebration of Lambo’s 60th anniversary. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
It's in accordance with the motto of its 60th anniversary, namely "The future began in 1963,"Automobili-Lamborghini together with its worldwide network consisted of 180 dealers in 53 different countries, have decided to undertake a cross-sectional project, in which the differ market will be working with internationally renowned artists to commemorate its 60th anniversary.
For then it was referred as the "Chasing the Future" project was intended to create an artistic platform in which the Italian raging bull supercar maker company intended to explore in all its forms, the Lamborghini's core values that have always distinguished in the past, present, and also as a reference for the future. This first collaboration in Japan with IKEUCHI, as the results had presented in Tokyo in Februari 2023 then.
While related to its unusual name, actually 111100 is the binary code for the number 60 as in recognition of the Italian raging bull supercar maker's anniversary in this year of 2023. (Picture from: TopGear)
Since emerging on the art scene as an artist in the early 2010s, IKEUCHI's unparalleled talent has quickly captured the world's attention and led to collaborations with world-renowned brands and influential artists. And in his collaborative work with Lamborghini, IKEUCHI seems inspired by cyberpunk and robot realms, where he combines plastic models with industrial product components to create visions of the future complete with conventional functions.
The Lamborghini Huracán STO Time Chaser_111100 was built by combining original parts from Lamborghini’s previous anniversary editions including the Countach 25th Anniversary, the Diablo SE30, Murciélago 40th and Aventador LP 720-4 50th. (Picture from: TopGear)
IKEUCHI further said that the Time Gazer and Time Chaser were made by combining original parts taken from the past anniversary Lamborghini models such as the Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, Lamborghini Diablo
SE30, Lamborghini Murcielago 40th Anniversary, and Lamborghini Aventador
LP-720-4 50th Anniversary.
IKEUCHI takes inspiration from cyberpunk and robot anime, hence the distinctive styling of this module that sits atop the V10. (Picture from: TopGear)
By combining these parts and other elements, IKEUCHI interprets the Huracán STO in his signature futuristic cyber-industrial style. And all of these were meant to be a celebration of marque's history from the past with the aim of living longer in the future as well, and hopes to Lamborghini as the owners and many others would enjoyed this collaboration result as an artwork to commemorate the next chapter of such this ever-evolving brand.
If IKEUCHI leaving the STO drivetrain untouched, that means a lightweight body (1,339 kg, about 43 kg less than the regular Huracán) packing a 5.2-liter V10 of 631 bhp/416 lb.ft and plenty of downforce. (Picture from: TopGear)
It seems that these projects maximally explore the common themes shared by Lamborghini and IKEUCHI, namely the concepts of "time" and "eternity": as we can see on the Time Gazer that is made using genuine Lamborghini parts and is a large-scale artwork which is meant to encapsulate IKEUCHI's vision of the past, present and future through the lens of Lamborghini's evolution.
The Time Gazer was a sort of simulator model to present IKEUCHI's vision of "past, present and future through the lens of Lamborghini's evolution". (Picture from: TopGear)
Meanwhile, the Lamborghini Huracán STO Time Chaser_111100 is the one-and-only creation that brilliantly expresses the theme of IKEUCHI cybernetics and Lamborghini's 60-year history which includes shared values to always be at the forefront. time and breaking the rules of the past through creative and authentic expression. Despite this, Lamborghini's influence legacy on this limited edition work is marked by clear references to the launch colors of the previous anniversary models and by using the binary code of 111100 for the number 60 as the naming itself imprinted on the car's door bones.
The Time Gazer was built by using various original Lamborghini parts, like intakes, engine cover, switchgear, a wheel and so on.. (Picture from: TopGear)
Davide Sfrecola, Head of Japan Automobili-Lamborghini, explained that they are very pleased to capture such a valuable collaboration with IKEUCHI that represents the future of Japan. As you can see, it was a spectacular creation made up of broken motherboards, plastic and electrical wires intricately shaped to create a masterpiece of cyberpunk apocalyptic aesthetic.
According to the Chairman and CEO of Automobili-Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann, that Lamborghini is very proud to be able to present this artwork together with IKEUCHI in this unforgettable 60th Anniversary. The Lamborghini Huracán STO Time Chaser_111100 truly blends tradition and innovation, past and future while perfectly embodying on the Lamborghini's 60th Anniversary milestone, and promised to continue to grow as a bold and unconventional brand, never ceasing to challenge itself. HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY LAMBO!*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAMBOCHARLOTTE | ID.MOTOR1 | TOPGEAR ]
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GorgeousONES Initially, Stutz was one of American luxury sportscar brands owned by Stutz Motor Company an Indianapolis-based company began production in 1911 and ended in 1935. After hibernating for about 3 decades, the brand was revived in 1968 by James O'Donnell, a New York banker in collaboration with world-renowned automotive designers and former Chrysler's design chief Virgil Exner.
1973 Stutz Blackhawk III was known as one of Elvis Presley's favorite cars and had seen being used by him a few hours before passing away in 1977. (Picture from: LifeStyle)
The company was re-established under the new management of Stutz Motor Car of America, Inc., and produced new modern retro look car models. Although technically the company still exists, sales of vehicles produced by the factory actually had stopped in 1995.
And the famous car production of this company is the Stutz Blackhawk which was made between 1971 and 1987. Besides its name, there is no other resemblance to the original Blackhawk version once produced by the Stutz Motor Company between 1929-1930.
This golden-colored 1976 Stutz Blackhawk Coupe have been sold at prices of the US $36,300 or around Rp. 532 million in a Barret-Jackson auction event at Las Vegas back in 2015. (Picture from: OtoBtiz)
It can be said that's the latest version of Blackhawk designed by Virgil Exner, and adopted the most radical designs includes spare tires that stand out prominently in the rear trunk, large front grille and slightly stand out, up to the freely mounted headlights. So the Blackhawk' design was sent to Carrozzeria Ghia, a renowned Italian coachbuilder company to be built as a prototype at a cost of over US $300,000 at the time.
1971 Stutz Blackhawk uses a Pontiac V8 455 cubic inches engine mated to a three-speed GM TH400 automatic transmission. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
And the Stutz Blackhawk first debuted at Waldorf Astoria, New York City in January 1970 and sold at prices ranged from the US $22,500 to $75,000, which was quite expensive at the time. When the car production began in 1971, all early versions of the Blackhawk had a body style coupe and were built by hand.
Interior view of 1971 Stutz Blackhawk. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
The initial version of the Stutz Blackhawk uses a Pontiac V8 engine with a dimension of 455 cubic inches with a 7.5-liter capacity, mated to a three-speed GM TH400 automatic transmission. The engine that is set is capable of producing 425 hp (317 kW) of torque of 570 Nm (420 ft.lb).
Although weighing 2,300 kg, Stutz Blackhawk capable to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 8.4 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 130 mph (210 kph), with the fuel usage of 8 miles per gallon (30 liters per 100 km).
Rearview of 1971 Stutz Blackhawk includes spare tires that stand out prominently over the rear trunk. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
By the time production ended in 1987, around 575 units of Stutz Blackhawk had been sold to exclusive customers throughout the US and several other countries worldwide. Some famous Stutz Blackhawk owners include the world's famous singers such Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Billy Joel, Elton John, to Paul McCartney, then the actor Dean Martin, Al Pacino and the comedian Sammy Davis Jr.
Known, Elvis Presley ever had owned 5 units of this car, with the first being purchased by him for the US $26,500 on October 9, 1970, after one 'price bidding war' happened between him and his colleague Frank Sinatra. Over the next few years, he bought four more units. *** [EKA[180320] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LIFESTYLE | JALOPNIK]
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It's GONE Have you ever knew of Borgward, a German' classic car brand? If you don't know about it, this brand was first founded by Carl F. W. Borgward back in 1919. And during the 1950s to early of 1960s, this Bremen-based automaker had produced several car such as Bogward Hansa 1500, Borgward P100 and the famous ones named Borgward Isabella before being declared bankrupt in 1961 (even its modern interpretation model ever built back in the 2017).
Here is the Traumwagen which is a very vivid picture of how Carl F. W. Borgward envisioned about the car of the future in 1955. (Picture from: Auto.Sina.cn)
Now we will discuss the Borgward' dream car was made shortly after the war was over around the 1950s. As we all know at that time, the world's automotive trends oriented towards car designs made by American manufacturers, which were in craze passionate of jets and outer space designs.
The first version of the Borgward Traumwagen was primarily be used to test new boxer engines. (Picture from: ClassicAndRecreationSportscar)
Well, at the time Carl Borgward wanted to develop such a vehicle in order to point the way forward in terms of style, and also to demonstrate the technological capabilities of its brand. so he challenged its engineers and designers to start with a clean sheet of paper, as the result was the rocket-styled Traumwagen (mean 'Dream Car' in German).
The original version of the Borgward Traumwagen would highlight Borgward's engineering capabilities, while establishing the brand as a leader in design among German manufacturers. (Picture from: ModelCarForum)
It understandably, by making such a vehicle would highlight Borgward's engineering capabilities, while establishing the brand as a leader in design among German manufacturers. Besides that, this concept car will also provide a test ground to try out new materials, new engines and new body designs for Borgward' engineers including former Tatra designer Erich Uebelecker.
The first version of the Borgward Traumwagen featured with aluminum body parts, front-wheel drive, large fins, and disc brakes showed the car to be technically advanced. (Picture from: ClassicAndRecreationSportscar)
Since the beginning, Borgward' dream car was designed with a light alloy bodywork under streamlined shape, allowing the use of a relatively small engine to produce the desired performance numbers. On the other hand, Borgward also used nylon and nylon 6 (Perlon) in the cabin (which could be partially lowered), as well as in other parts of car'interior. Besides that the Traumwagen was also intended to serve as a test mule for a new family of magnesium alloy, horizontally opposed engines with capacities ranging from 2.0 to 2.5 litres.
The Borgward Traumwagen Version I and Version II (both was 1:43 scaled car models of Premium ClassiXXs). (Picture from: ModelCarForum)
Given the company's financial condition at that time did not allow the design to develop further, but thanks to Uebelacker who while at Tatra had recognized the advantages of the boxer engine, and also added from bench testing, the 2.0 liter boxer engine proved capable of producing 100 horsepower, while the 2.5 liter engine was reportedly capable of 130 horsepower, by using a pair of carburetors instead of the smaller engine’s manifold fuel injection system.
The Borgward Traumwagen version II was built shortly after the original version had an accident caused by a failure of its disc brake system so that the car's body suffered badly damage. (Picture from: The Kingdom of Ironfest)
As quoted from Hemmings, the Traumwagen' construction began in 1954, and by March of 1955 the vehicle had also used for engine development and testing. This Borgward' futuristic concept car is powered by the larger 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer drivetrain, and routinely took to the roads around the company’s headquarters, with most testing taking place after dark when the roads were less crowded (and presumably to avoid the curious onlookers).
The Borgward Traumwagen version II has slightly smaller body with shorter fins (in pictured was 1:43 scaled car model of Premium ClassiXXs). (Picture from: Pixels)
As the result, the car featured with a lightweight aluminum body,
front-wheel drive and disc brakes showed the car to be technically
advanced with the (plexi) glass domes were folded up at the sides. In August 1955, shortly before the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, West Germany (at that time), the Traumwagen had an accident caused by a failure of its disc brake system so that the car's body suffered badly damage.
This Borgward' futuristic concept car (in pictured was the Traumwagen 2nd version) is powered by the larger 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer drivetrain. (Picture from: Hemmings)
Due to time constraints, repairs could not be completed before the expo, so Borgward missed the opportunity to show its Traumwagen future concept car to European consumers. The Traumwagen was later rebuilt, appearing slightly smaller with shorter fins, coupled with a flip-top bubble that allowed easier entry.
The Borgward Traumwagen version II featured with a flip-top bubble that allowed easier entry(Picture from: Pinterest)
However, it's proved too late, when Borgward attempted to sell the one-of-a-kind vehicle in 1962, in the midst of its bankruptcy proceedings, the Dream Car was nowhere to be found, and reports said it had been scrapped by "overzealous company workers."
Nevertheless, the few photos of the Traumwagen that still exist offer a very vivid picture of how Carl F. W. Borgward envisioned the future of the automobile back in 1955. Well, in this form, the Traumwagen
would still existed today stand as a symbol of outstanding innovation
in automotive design even though the automaker company is no longer
there.
So, no wonder if nowadays, Horacio Pagani managed to build many four-wheeled exoticas such as the car you can admire below, called Pagani Huayra Pearl, which is made only one unit in the world. The question is, what makes this Huayra more special than the regular car or a Huayra BC?
There was no information regarding the drivetrain of Huayra Pearl. However, in the standard version, the Pagani Huayra' engine equipped with a V12, 6.0-liter twin-turbo of Mercedes-AMG drivetrain that could spew the power up to 789 hp and torque of 811 Nm. The big engine combined with all-new seven-speed XTRAC automated manual transmission system.
