The Ford's most fiercest road-legal car

One of the American auto giants, Ford has recently released the fastest street car they have ever had. The car has the ability to produce power like a supercar.

The car is the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. The car dubbed as the 'Super Snake', will be released on the American market starting this fall. By bearing the company's big name certainly the car called the All New Shelby GT500 will offer toughness when driven fast on the road.

2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 on display at NAIAS 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Ha6mK9)

The toughness of this car can not be separated from the engine it carries, namely a 5.2-capacity V8 supercharged aluminum alloy handbuilt engine that is mated to a dual-clutch transmission so that it can spit power up to 700 horsepower, similar to a supercar.

The new Shelby GT500 is powered by a hand-built, aluminum alloy 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vN6CIh)

This machine only takes 11 seconds to make the car accelerate from rest to 96 kph. Even said the All New Shelby is claimed to have good performance on the corner and has the best safety system thanks to adopting the Ford GT and Mustang GT4 Racing Programs. It's not wrong if this car was consecrated as the most speeding car ever produced by Ford, in the form of Mustang and street-legal car.

"Being a supercar, the All New Shelby GT500 was born as the 6th generation that offers an exotic impression," said Global Director of Ford Performance Vehicle Programs, Hermann Salen Bauch in an official statement.

The Mustang Shelby GT500 engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vN6CIh)

"This model will have a lighter weight. In addition, we will apply this toughness as the standard performance of American cars with a V8 engine," he added.

Still about the toughness of the engine it carries, the All New Shelby GT500 engine carries aluminum alloy with the intention of saving weight and reducing vibration. Besides that there is one important note, this car is the first Mustang that carries dual clutch transmission. This transmission carries the TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. That means there is no manual transmission offered on this car.

Jim Owens, Ford Performance Marketing Manager said the DCT system can get more engine performance than can be done by humans who need to shift the gears manually. But, Ford Performance Chief Engineer, Carl Widmann does not rule out the possibility of applying a manual transmission to this car in the future.

"Right now, we are only attached DCT, we hear feedback, we are really close to Mustang lovers, and we always listen to what our customers want, right?" Widmann said as quoted by Roadandtrack.

There are no rear seats on the Track Pack version of the GT500, but they do come on the base model. The interior of the vehicle is unique since there is no manual option. Instead, there is a seven-speed DCT for quick shifts. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vN6CIh)

The car offers several driving modes, namely normal, weather, sport, drag, track, and can be seen through the Track Apps. To harness the power and torque, the most powerful Mustang is also equipped with the latest active chassis technology, completed with Michelin track-bred tires and Brembo brakes.

Furthermore, the Shelby GT500 also utilizes updated suspension geometry, a new electronic power steering unit, and lighter coil springs at the front and rear. This latest generation MagneRide active suspension is mated to the latest drive mode technology from Ford Performance. So that makes the Mustang has better track performance and driver control.

Looking at the wheels, you will notice exposed carbon fiber to show off what the Shelby GT500 is made of. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vN6CIh)

About the legs, this car offers 20-inch rims with a rear wheel 0.5 inches wider. Adjustable exposed carbon fiber body problems, track wings and GT4 woven fiber strip dividers with integrated diving fields. The rear seat is removed to reduce weight. Large angled grid openings and muscular hoods are designed to give the best aerodynamic systems inspired by modern fighter jets.

A wider front fender and easel for the Shelby GT500 seat are made 20x11-inch specifically proportional to the rear fenders that hug up to 20x11.5-inch wheels. The rear spoiler also has new standards and updated composite materials.

Despite being able to accelerate quickly, interior comfort is also important for this American auto manufacturer. One of them uses the best compositions. Like using carbon fiber on each side, until the Dark Slate Miko suede door panel with accent stitches. Furthermore, the Recaro racing seat also has a safety harness installed on this car.

Shelby GT500 uses a 12-inch full-color LCD instrument, while the premium B & O audio system Play 12-speaker with high taste is available in its dashboard. All of this is controlled via the 8-inch SYNC 3 touch screen featuring SiriusXM and FordPass Connect.

For new color choices are also offered such as Red Hot, Twister Orange and Iconic Silver. Pictorial lines are also available for the all new Shelby GT500.

With the advent of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 on the road in the near future, of course it was intentionally intended to be a serious and fierce challenger to its competitors such as the Chevy Camaro ZLI and the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOMOBLOG | DRIVEZING | ROAD&TRACK]
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New Huracán facelift variants

As we all been knew, that Lamborghini Huracán has entered the age of 5 year olds since it was first introduced in 2015 ago. This supercar has several variants such as Peformante, Spyder, Super Trofeo racing variant and then there are becoming the police cars somewhere in Italy. Of course makes this supercar increasingly known among the world's automotive lovers.

All-new Lamborghini Huracán Evo coupe shown at 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2VSQ3JM)

So that makes this premium Italian automotive manufacturer felt need to do a facelift on the figure of Huracán so that the appearance becomes more cool and easy to attract more consumers. 

Finally, Lamborghini made its first facelift on the Huracán under the name Lamborghini Huracán Evo and debuted at the North American International Auto Show 2019 in Detroit.

Front view of Lamborghini Huracán Evo coupe shown at 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vMfhLj)

The Evo name itself is taken from the Super Trofeo Evo racing variant and these Evo variant is placed in the middle between the Huracán and Huracán Peformante.

Seeing from its appearance, the Huracán Evo looks like the Gallardo facelift that appeared in 2013. But this car has a more conservative bumper than the original variant. This is due to its larger shaped of splitter and intakes plus a Y-shaped design line to confirm that it was the Aventador's 'younger brother'.

As for the back has been equipped with two new-shaped exhausts that is located higher between the lights and diffuser. Meanwhile, the presence of small wings can increase downforce when speeding at the highest speed.

And about the legs, this new Huracán Evo has used a new 20" Giano casted five-spokes alloy wheels wrapped by Pirelli P Zero Corsa 245/30 R20 tires in front and 305/30 R20 at rear.

All-new Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder shown at 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: https://cnet.co/2YbPYhQ)

The interior still uses Alcantara with a combination of carbon fiber and Arancio Dryope color tone which adds luxury to these new Huracán variants. The in-car instrument uses multi-finger gesture control, Apple CarPlay, navigation, web radio, and dual-camera telemetry systems.

Left side view of Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder shown at 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2VSQ3JM)

The new feature embedded in this car is the Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (LDVI), which is a computer system to control car handling for better cornering and also to control the traction control system and stability system of the car. In addition, Lamborghini Piattaforma Inzerziale (LPI) has also been installed to control acceleration and G-Force while cornering.

Rear three quarter view of Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder shown at 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2VSQ3JM)

Huracán's initial power before the facelift was 610 hp. In this Evo version, the V10 engine with a capacity of 5,200 cc has been able to emit power up to 631 hp with 600 Nm of torque.

With the ability to accelerate from 0-100 kph in 2.9 seconds, this is the same numbers as the Peformante version. And it is known that Huracán Evo will be sold to its serious enthusiasts in the range of prices starting at $261,274.

It doesn't stop here. These raging bull logoed automotive manufacturer continues its Huracán facelift on the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show by displaying the Lamborghini Huracán Evo alongside with its newly Evo Spyder variant and Aventador SVJ Roadster.

Reportedly, Huracán Evo Spyder (which will hit the streets this spring with a base price of $287,400) wears a new front fascia with larger air intakes, new underbody aerodynamics and a redesigned diffuser as well as new exhausts that mounted higher up on the rear fascia. *** [EKA | FROM VAROIOUS SOURCES | LAMBORGHINI | FORBES]

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A concept car made as a tribute to David Bowie

David Bowie is not only a musical genius, a cinematic icon, a multi-talented artist, and world's famous public figure. He is an inspiration to everyone. Not to mention the former PSA Peugeot Citroën designer, Takumi Yamamoto who designed a concept car as an expression to tribute to Bowie and his music through the 'DB Project.'

A sleek, white concept car built as a tribute to British singer David Bowie made by Japanese car designer Takumi Yamamoto. (Picture from: https://aol.it/2WgAVCR)

It took 21 years to make it happen. And finally Yamamoto showed his creation on a full-scale 3D model of the vehicle during the Exposition Concept Car in Paris, which was open to the public and was held from 31 January to 3 February 2019 ago.

"The date of my first sketch read April 1997," Yamamoto as told to Business Insider. Known for its futuristic exterior style 'GT by Citroën' in addition to various creations in the world of the Gran Turismo video game, the Japanese designer hung a Bowie poster in his childhood room in Tokyo.

A car built as a tribute to British singer David Bowie named 'A Portrait of DB,' has been shown at the Exposition Concept Car in Paris. (Picture from: https://aol.it/2WgAVCR)

Working in Paris as an independent car designer when David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, the Yamamoto designed car which was originally to be used as a collaborative display with the artist immediately turned into a tribute car for the artist. To translate his pencil drawing and produce a 3D model, Yamamoto asked for help from his former co-worker at PSA.

A concept car model made as a tribute to British singer David Bowie named 'A Portrait of DB,' also claimed as the world’s first 3D printed, full-scale concept car will soon be unveiled thanks to the collaborative efforts of Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, Marie 3D and car designer Takumi Yamamoto. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2vvuXCn)

Cyrille Ancely, who specializes in computer style, expressed interest in Takumi's idea of ​​translating someone's character into a car. After hours of experimentation, both creative minds transformed Bowie's work into an algorithm that "creates parametric patterns" to be applied to cars. Basically extracting key words from Bowie's work in the design of his car.

A CGI artists named Alexandre Larnac were then recruited to turn on concept cars, learn various pencil sketches and 3D transcripts, highlighting the superiority of the concept..

And to complete the car and then given a name 'A Portrait of DB', Yamamoto and the team found Marie 3D which has the 'MASSIVit 3D' largest 3D printer in the world. And realizing the opportunity to promote the new technology, the company agreed to make and produce Yamamoto's dream car.

Until now, there is still no clear picture of the vehicle. But in the future, Yamamoto hopes to develop this project with further evolution. Asked about the predictions of this car being produced, he replied, "Why not, but I'm not sure which brand will accept this concept!" *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TAKUMI YAMAMOTO | SIGNIFICA | AOL]

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A Chinese brand shown sophisticated MPV concept

Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Company or GAC Motor occupies Hall B at Cobo Center, the venue for the 2019 Detroit Auto Show which is officially titled The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2019. By aligning the products on display with the NAIAS 2019 tagline: Vision Unlimited, one of the mainstays displayed by GAC Motor is a concept car called the GAC Entranze EV Concept.

GAC Entranze Concept Car, a concept vehicle from GAC Motor shown at NAIAS 2019, Cobo Center, Detroit. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2VA21b2)

Born under the auspices of GAC Motor, a subsidiary of the GAC Group ranked 202nd from the list of the companies that successfully penetrated the Fortune Global 500. It turned out that the Entranze EV Concept was not fully born in China, but was developed by the GAC Advanced Design Center in Los Angeles, United States, as quoted from PRNewsWire.

Left side view with all-doors opened of GAC Entranze Concept Car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GUcGVR)

The "translation" in the simple sentences of these GAC Motor Concept car is a family vehicle, and is categorized in a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV). Then the layout in the cabin is 7-seaters with a configuration of 3 + 2 + 2, adopted autonomous technology aka without drivers or self-driving. Inside the cabin, there is a board containing super modern features, two OLED screens on the left and right side, and one screen in the middle.

Right side view of GAC Entranze Concept Car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2VA21b2)

"Entranze is a representation of GAC's extraordinary experience exploring the market through the tradition of America's famous land travel," said GAC Executive Design Director, Pontus Fontaeus, when explaining this concept car, as quoted of Motor1.

"We are trying to design a special vehicle that offers a better driving experience, as well as being familiar with users. It is this deep relationship between riding and passengers which is the backbone of our project," he added.

Rear view of GAC Entranze Concept Car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2VA21b2)

Unfortunately, even though they have been explained that the Entranze is an Electric Vehicle (EV) aka pure electric-powered car, GAC Motor still leaves a mystery in the engine sector. Where only mentioned that the fuel is renewable energy.

Then also mentioned that the Entranze EV Concept engine settings will be the same as Enverge, which is the previous GAC Motor concept car which was exhibited last year. If it's true, then this car can go as far as 595 km with a single battery charged. Yes, of course it will be similar to Enverge's achievement.

It is interesting to look forward to whether this concept car will enter the production line. Although GAC currently only sells cars in China,  hopes to eventually expand into the U.S. market in near future. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE STREET | MOTOR1 | PRNEWSWIRE] 

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Next Gen KIA SUV

KIA automotive company through KIA Motor America (KMA) introduced a prototype of their newest electric car named KIA HabaNiro in Manhattan, United States. As reported by AutoExpress on Sunday, April 21, 2019, the concept car comes with a futuristic design and equipped with a nice looking door model stretching upwards like a butterfly.

KIA HabaNiro concept car is Next generation KIA SUV and dubbed as "The Everything Car." (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2W9YDRg)

The four-seat electric car is equipped with a full electric drive, combined with all-wheel drive (AWD) mode and claimed to be able to go as far as 483 km. 

Furthermore, the South Korean automotive manufacturer claims, that this concept car provides comfort while navigating on the streets of the city, maneuvering in the turns of coastal roads and off-road as well as providing confidence when adventuring in remote wilderness in other word is “The Everything Car.”

KIA HabaNiro concept car has been debuted at 2019 North America International Auto Show (NAIAS). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2DEh7lM)

According to Tom Kearns, Vice President of KIA Design Center America (KDCA), that HabaNiro is not a supercar type car, but a vehicle that accommodates the needs of mobility in all fields, by prioritizing the practicality offered by electric car technology.

Left side view of KIA HabaNiro concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2W9YDRg)

"We imagined a car for everyone and approached everything. Then, when we saw this product in its finished form, we were fascinated by the imagination of the HabaNiro designers and the technology it offered so we wanted to hurry up," said Tom.

Rear three quarter of KIA HabaNiro concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2W9YDRg)

HabaNiro looks tough and handsome because of the use of 20-inch rims with the butterfly door-typed that lifts out. Due to the door design makes passengers more free to go in and out of the cabin.
The possibility with the presence of HabaNIro will open a new vehicle segment that combines electric drive technology with the ability of a crossover, sport, which is also suitable for adventure to work everyday.

While on the other hand, KIA has not yet announced whether HabaNiro will be mass-produced, or only still as a concept car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KIA | AUTONXT]

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The most extreme one-off Ferrari supercar ever designed

Creating a new and modern prototype concept on a Ferrari sports car is an ambitious and complex venture. However, not only enthusiasm, but also requires specific input from the clients.

The most extreme Ferrari's one-off supercar ever designed called Ferrari P80/C. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KHkX3e)

Because of this, the Maranello-based auto manufacturer only produces one unit of the Ferrari P80/C, built at the Ferrari Stilo Centro facility under the direction of Flavio Manzoni supported by the high skilled engineering and aerodynamic team and works together with the clients. By sharing principles and vision, to create a new 'Hero Car' with a truly unique soul and authentic DNA. 

The clients in question is someone who is an expert in the world of Ferrari, has came from a family of fans and admirers of the prancing horse logoed car for a long time, and he himself is a smart and knowledgeable Ferrari collector. Thus he is the perfect partner in challenging projects like this that require an intensive level of interaction and emotional involvement as well.

Final design sketch of the one-off Ferrari P80/C. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2v9qmFY)

The basic idea of ​​the client is to create a modern sports car prototype inspired by iconic models in Ferrari's history, such as: Ferrari 330 P3/P4 on one part and 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 S on the other. As such, the Ferrari P80/C project gives the Ferrari Styling Center an ambitious target to develop a new type of unit that has never existed before in the range of current Ferrari products. A prototype sports car inspired by cars that basically presents its own style of rules in the process of becoming a famous iconic car.

Ferrari P80/C is a new ride four years in the making, built for one unnamed collector for an undisclosed price. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GpjESA)

Although it is known and made specifically as a track car, it is still influenced in its entirety from the series of elegant Ferrari's road-legal cars. An example is the close relationship between the Ferrari Dino 206 S race car and the Dino 206/246 GT. Both versions have similarities in DNA even though they have different styles. 

The Ferrari P80/C project began in 2015 and has the longest working time of all types of Ferrari's one-off limited edition special series production, that's make the P80/C is very different. This decision was made to use the 488 GT3 framework as a basis, not only for performance capabilities, but also for the distance on the wheels (+ 50 mm compared to 488 GTB).

Front-left side view of one-off Ferrari P80/C. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Dg5m4S)

With respect to the Ferrari 488's classic layout in which the cockpit tends to be placed centrally, the GT chassis allowed the designers to emphasis a cab forward-effect in which the rear is elongated, lending the car a more aggressive, compact character. This was one of the cornerstones of the P80/C’s styling from the early stages of the design process.

Interior view of one-off Ferrari P80/C. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Dg5m4S)

From the top of the car, you can see clearly the car body is bigger on the front wheels, then narrows sharply. This iconic frame is also confirmed by supporting C pillars that are physically detached from the cabin. In addition, the C pillars also wrap the intake funnel, while on the other side the pillars also feature sharp drops between the roof and the surface of the rear engine cover. 

In accordance with client's request, this car is designed with two souls: first with a racing set-up, which includes quite striking carbon fiber wings and a single nut 18 inches wheels, and a complete package with 21 inches wheels but without complementary aerodynamics, to highlight the purity of its shape.

Rear down view of one-off Ferrari P80/C. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Dg5m4S)

The design of the Ferrari P80/C is made to be easily visible. Although made entirely of carbon fiber, only parts with tight technical functions are left blank, while the main car body has been painted in bright characters Rosso Vero. Then the name is chosen directly by the client, this proves the client's loyalty to Ferrari sports cars upto the color choices.

Even the rear fascia, which makes the gears run fully, seems to have a Catamaran-type architecture. This allows the interior to be completed without bodywork. In fact, the only one is the grille to help evacuate the heat from the engine room. The left space is occupied by a large rear diffuser that seems to be almost separate from the rest of the car. Then using a concave rear glass and aluminum grille on the engine cover, referring to the Ferrari 330 P3/P4, which gives the tail of the P80/C can be instantly recognized in its unique appearance.

The interior is very similar to the original car with the incorporation of roll cage into the bodywork. The side of the dashboard has been redesigned from the 488 GT3 version, as is the door and door panel and the most recent is the carbon fiber section that has no influence on the weight of the car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOFM | CTV NEWS | TOP GEAR | EVO] 
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