One of the most sophisticated performance vehicles of the 21st century

The world's automotive development is increasingly interesting to be noticed. Today which had been entering the 2nd month of 2020 there are a number of major automotive expo events to be held soon in the next view days.

As we all knew, that the automotive expo event is always used by many parties who involve in the world's automotive industries as a place to display everything related to the technologies progress been achieved in the world's automotive, and one of them to be held in this March is the Geneva International Motor Show.

The Czinger 21C is a 3D-printed hybrid hypercar from the US and plans to unveil it at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2tVzG34)

There's good news comes from California, where one of the automotive startup companies in there reportedly will launch its first hypercar figure at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show later.

As quoted from Jalopnik, the figure behind the emergence of the vehicle is Kevin Czinger, who is the same person behind the emergence of the other first 3D-printed high-performance car named the Divergent Blade some times ago.

Kevin Czinger, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Czinger Vehicles in the Divergent Blade. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1IefWpD)

And now, through the Czinger Vehicles (that's the name of the automotive company of his-owned), which has a production base outside of Los Angeles plans to launch its first hypercar production named Czinger 21C. Although there are still no detailed technical specifications from the Czinger 21C, it is known that the vehicle was also made using the 3D-Print technology.

The Czinger 21C features a mix of 3D-printed components and off-the-shelf parts and has two seats positioned in tandem. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HXh46p)

According to him, this vehicle will use a self-developed hybrid drive and is claimed with almost unlimited power delivery. And from the hypercar images currently circulating in cyberspace showing that its driver is sitting in the middle of the cockpit and the space behind which is then fitted with the tandem seat for passengers.

By using a hybrid powertrain that makes 1,250 horsepower, the Czinger 21C able to hit 62 mph in 1.9 seconds. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2V99MEh)

And hypercar drive is seen mounted behind a large glass dome, which is passed by a carbon buffer. The large wing at the rear provides sufficient contact pressure on the rear axle. The wheel has a quick-release key, which is known from motorsport. Ceramic brake systems can also be seen - and are also expected given the expected high-performance data. The exhaust is positioned centrally in the Koenigsegg style giving the sound of a hybrid car. Between the wings and the exhaust, there are LED rear lights that run across the entire width of the vehicle.

Power is delivered via a seven-speed sequential transaxle gearbox that was custom-built by Czinger. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2tVzG34)

Czinger claims that his first vehicle will be "one of the most sophisticated performance vehicles in the 21st century". What could be the explanation of names: 21 and C for Century. But it can also give an indication of performance if 2,100 horsepower. Given the high proportion of carbon fiber and the cost of developing in-house drives. And the company is reportedly building just 80 units, divided between 25 track and 55 road iterations and will cost from the US $1.7m each.

And for those of you who want to see the appearance of the hypercar intact figure, you might have to be a little patient until the Geneva International Motor Show 2020 is started on March 3, 2020, later. See ya!!. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FREENET | JALOPNIK | MOTORAUTHORITY | HYPERBEAST]

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Once forgotten, now the Schuppan price skyrocketed

In the midst of the vibrant world of the automotive world today, certainly can not be separated from the story of the past. As is the case with the success story of the Porsche 962 racing car that managed to make itself as the most successful of the Group C racing prototype ever built.

The Porsche Schuppan 962CR was the brainchild of Vern Schuppan, was one of the drivers behind the 24 Hours of LeMans-winning Rothmans Porsche 956 in 1983. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2tJuNdr)

Departing from the success story on the racing circuit, it is not surprising that some automotive companies have an idea to realize this car as a vehicle that is suitable for use on the highway. As quoted from Yahoo News, shortly afterwards some road-legal supercars were born inspired by this car, including the Switec-Porsche 962C in 1986, and the most famous of all was the Dauer 962 LM.

But it would be rude to forget about the existence of six road-legal 962 supercars built by Vern Schuppan, an Australian racer. Due to the car that's later known as the Porsche Schuppan 962CR was also inspired by the big name of the original legend of Group C.

Dashboard, instrument panel and steering wheel view of the Porsche Schuppan 962CR. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2SaGNhk)

Vern Schuppan created this car to celebrate his victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1983 by driving a Porsche 956. While still enjoying Porsche's support a few years later, he started a business converting 962Rs for road use.

With the backing of some Japanese investors, the project soon entered its next phase, with Schuppan developing a road-going 962 from the ground up.  This car was designed by fellow Australian named Michael Simcoe, with initial plans to make the car in limited number, ie only 50 units.

Rearview of the Porsche Schuppan 962CR. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2tJuNdr)

But unfortunately in 1992 the Japanese economy collapsed, making Schuppan have no money to maintain its production further, and forcing the company into bankruptcy after just 6 units of cars had been built.

Initially this car was less in demand in the market, but now it has even become the attention of the world's classic racing car enthusiasts. Yes, now the Schuppan 962CR is a rare item that is highly sought after by many world's supercar collectors.

And reportedly in 2018, the yellow-colored Schuppan 962CR supercar known as one of the three models at the time in Japan was offered at an auction at the Bingo Sport site with the prices starting at US $ 1.9 million or around Rp.26 billion. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | YAHOO NEWS | THE DRIVE] 

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Now, Santa needs to ride on a Dodge-engined snow sleigh

Even though it has been passed, but seems that the excitement can still be witnessed in a unique automotive work that has been exhibited at the LA Auto Show that was held last year. Yes, it might be at that time Dodge did not have a new product to display at one of the largest automotive shows in the United States. But that does not mean there are no interesting works from those well-known American car manufacturers.

This unique snow sleigh's power certainly does not come from the herd of deers but rather from the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye's engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OnG61R)

Whatever it means, at this exhibition the American car manufacturer brought a unique red-colored Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye that doesn't have car-shaped at all, but it was displayed as a snow sleigh usually used by Santa Claus when Christmas comes (uniquely, this one isn't pulled by a herd of deers as usually).

This unique vehicle concept is made by cutting off the Challenger front roof and leaving a little roof and C pillars, as well as the height of the windshield cut off and leave it half. Then, at the back, it looks like it was given an empty space that was used as a place to store your Christmas presents.

The wheels were replaced with slide pads like the Santa's snow sled. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GOlj3t)

Not to forget also the American automotive manufacturers have also pinned also special emblems made for this car that was given a black color. But, the Hellcat's logo of the Challenger looks different by added the deer antler on its head.

As you can see, the roof and door of the car are removed and the windshield is cut in half. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/37Tb3CP)

Then for the legs that previously should be installed are 20-inch rims wrapped in Pirelli P Zero 275/40ZR20 tires but then replaced by pair of slide pads as that installed on a snow sleigh in general. Furthermore, this Santa Claus vehicle looks increasingly fierce, with chrome exhaust pipes coming out directly from its left-right fenders.

Normally, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is able to bear a fierce power of up to 797 horsepower because it uses a 6.2-liter V8 supercharged Hemi engine.

There's no further information, whether the red-colored Dodge Challenger snow sleigh can run normally, then how the motion mechanism of its pair of slide pads which is the replacement for its four wheels?

But certainly, this Santa's snow sleigh from Dodge became one of the stars while on display at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. Even Dodge took its time to make a video where a former professional wrestler, Bill Goldberg acted as Santa Claus. Yes, it might be one of the Dodge's ways to enliven Christmas eve which is celebrated annually in December. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ]

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A Gundam-faced Prius PHV concept on display at Tokyo

At the annual grand event titled Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 enlivened by the number of eccentric modified cars, this is very challenging automotive manufacturers to be creative as well. It can be seen when Toyota did not seem to want to be left behind so in this event featuring the Toyota Ambivalent RD Prius PHV (Plug-in Hybrid) Concept at their booth.

Modellista and TRD teamed up to bring the Toyota Ambivalent RD Prius PHV (Plug-in Hybrid) Concept on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2RXnAjg)

The Toyota Ambivalent RD Prius PHV (Plug-in Hybrid) concept is the first collaboration between the Toyota Modellista, a division that focuses on working with aftermarket accessories and Toyota Racing Development (TRD). Yes, the two divisions of the Japanese automotive giant share the task of building this concept car, where TRD focusing on the formation of the aerodynamics sector. While Modelllista is more about the installation of aftermarket products, with the aim of getting an attractive appearance.

The front of the Toyota Ambivalent RD Prius PHV (Plug-in Hybrid) Concept appears aggressive without the grille. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3718JbQ)

By appearing as a concept car, having an extreme appearance seems to be a necessity that must be applied, because this is intended to make it the center of attention. We'll see, it looks very far from the marketed model. This car has a simple and very futuristic appearance. The exterior appearance of the concept car is then refined by giving a white dominant color on the whole body.

There is a dual body-color exposure of the Toyota Ambivalent RD Prius PHV (Plug-in Hybrid) Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/31u5xEd)

The front appears aggressive without a grille, making it look similar to a fighter jet. Underneath is a silver line accented body kit. It's creeper from the area that is usually used as a fog light house, to the center to connect the two areas. Its presence confirms a sporty aura. At first glance similar to the usual style applied supercars. The lighting sector is not clearly visible. Not only because it is slanted and sharped, but also the black detail that covers it to the side of the car. With the same black color also applied to the hood, as if he connected with a matching windshield.

On the back of the Toyota Ambivalent RD Prius PHV (Plug-in Hybrid) Concept, there's a vertical line like a backbone in the middle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2RXnAjg)

While on the side, there is a dual body-color exposure. Where the entire pillar to the roof is black, while the bottom is white with a dark stroke on the back door. In the modern design rim with a five-bar model. There're purple lines on the rims with LEDs with the star patterns. The provision of this LED accent is also found on the front fascia, bumper and fog lamp area that can emit purple light.

On the back it also looks no less unique, Toyota tucked a vertical line like a backbone in the middle. It's extending from the roof to the spoiler, then down to the diffuser. The roof and diffuser are also equipped with red phosphorescent LEDs. 

On the rear spoiler also decorated with fins that have LEDs as well. Apparently, this is a combination of a stop lamp with turn signal and reverse lights. So that if observed at a glance it resembles the face of Gundam (a Japanese robot cartoon). Its diffuser looks aggressive, reinforces the impression of being far more sporty than the Prius mass-produced version.

The question now is, will Toyota made the Prius production version of this concept? Because remembering everything that is in this concept car is intended for exhibition, so a little hope it will be realized. Moreover, extreme display is quite difficult to meet the homologation of highway traffic. Nevertheless, Toyota succeeded in presenting the works that changed the view of the Prius figure, where a PHV does not have to always be gentle. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1]

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This electric version of Porsche 910 classic able to speed up to 300 kph

Of course for the classic car enthusiasts, the figure of a Porsche 910 classic racing car is not something unfamiliar. The Porsche classic car originally built in the 1960s as the racing car and based on the Porsche 906 model. This car is produced in a limited number, which is as many as 29 units.

This electric version of Porsche 910 classic able to speed up to 300 kph. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3bdmmb7)

The cars are seen passing fast in several European racing circuits in a very short time, between 1966 and 1967 with some quite impressive achievement records, namely by winning several racing competitions like the 1000 km Nürburgring and several European's Hillclimb series in 1967.

This electric-powered Kreisel Evex 910e price soars dramatically to US $1.07 million or around Rp.14.2 billion. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3bdmmb7)

In the end, there's a piece of good news when an Austrian company called Kreisel Electric in collaboration with Evex Fahrzeugbau, a German automotive company is rebuilt the Porsche 910 model by using the electric drive which was then called the Kreisel Evex 910E in 2017. Just for info, the Austrian company has ever produced an electric version of the Mercedes Benz G Class which later used by one of Hollywood's famous actors, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The all-electric performance of the car is also impressive thanks to the high-energy-density 53 kWh battery pack that they managed to fit in a 1,100 kg (2,400 lbs) car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3bdmmb7)

As quoted from Motor1, when viewed from its physical appearance, this fully electric-powered car looks similar to the original Porsche 910 but it can be sure this car may pass on public roads, thanks to the electric power it carries. To make the electric version, so the Porsche 910 sports car should be experienced a total modification mainly to swap its conventional engine to the electric drive system so that it fully uses electricity.

The all-electric performance of the car is also impressive thanks to the high-energy-density 53 kWh battery pack that they managed to fit in a 1,100 kg (2,400 lbs) car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2upIYo9)

Reportedly as well, due to the application of the electric drive system in it so made the car's price soar dramatically to US $1.07 million or around Rp.14.2 billion. And to support the car's performance, Kriesel installed a 53 kWh battery system to supply power to the electric motors so as able to produce power of up to 483 hp and torque of 770 Nm. And then the power is channeled to the wheels through a two-speed transmission system.

This electric-powered Kreisel Evex 910e that were originally produced only 35 units, and later 4 units were built by Evex. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3bdmmb7)

By using those power, so the 910e is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-100 kilometers per hour with a record time of 2.5 seconds with top speed through to reach 300 kph. While the car's cruising range reaching as far as 350 km for a single battery recharged.

As for the exterior design of the car, Kriesel entrusted it to Evex Fahrzeugbau, a German automotive company to make changes that were felt necessary to some parts of the car. The vintage style was also maintained like its original car style. Yes, making slight adjustments from the side of the frame due to the use of conventional engines are different from electric drives.
The company said that only 35 units were originally produced, and later 4 units were built by Evex. Finally, this electric-powered Kreisel Evex 910e had debuted at the Techno Classica 2017 in Essen, Germany and sat calmly side by side with a conventional engined Porsche 910 replica. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KRIESEL ELECTRIC | EVEX | WIKIPEDIA | MOTOR1]

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One of the most scarce Jaguar species on display in Tokyo

Not felt if the year 2020 has entered its second month, but still not visible from the automotive world stretching related to the emergence of new stars from world-renowned automotive manufacturers. However, it turns out there are still some stars of the past that are able to attract the attention of automotive enthusiasts.

1994 Jaguar XJR-15 LM, one of the most scarce Jaguar supercars made by Jaguar Sport shown off at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 in January 2020 ago. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2tuEgFf)

As we can be seen in a video show from Supercar Blondie's YouTube channel. Which features the figure of a scarce supercar made in 1994 by the British automotive manufacturer Jaguar known as the Jaguar XJR-15 LM which was seen on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 held in January 2020.

The presence of this rare supercar at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 side by side with the 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR looks very surprising to the public because almost decades have never appeared to the public, so not many people knowing its existence.

1994 Jaguar XJR-15 LM, one of the most scarce Jaguar supercars made by Jaguar Sport and only 5 units were ever built. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/37ZZcDb)

And the birth of this supercar is inseparable from the emergence of its road-legal predecessor Jaguar XJR-15 made as much as 53 units in the period from 1990 to 1992 by Jaguar Sport, a subsidiary of Jaguar and Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) that specifically makes the fast cars for racing purposed or under special requests of among the Jag's rich enthusiasts.

1994 Jaguar XJR-15 LM uses a V12 engine with a capacity of 7.4 liters is capable of producing abundant power of up to 700 horsepower. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2RZM0Zk)

This car was built in 1994 as a continuation of the XJR-15 series and was made specifically made for use in racing circuits only. Only 5 units (three in dark green, one in white and one in the same blue as the standard car which is believed to be the prototype) were built by using the V12 engine with a capacity of 7.4 liters that's the same engine of the XJR-9 racing car. This engine is capable of producing abundant power of up to 700 horsepower.

1994 Jaguar XJR-15 LM made as many as three units in dark green, one in white and the rest is blue which is believed to be the prototype. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GX2rzm)

Besides being presented in a greater amount of power than the standard XJR-15, and it also has very different appearance. And bodywork alterations include a larger rear wing, an additional front splitter with air vents in the middle, a modified engine cover with additional vents in order for additional engine cooling and an air intake situated on the roof to aid in cooling the larger engine.
Maybe because of the small amount, so not many people know the whereabouts of these super cars and reportedly all of them were sold in Japan to a single buyer. And then the blue one was bought by a car collector in the UK sometime after 2013 making it the first XJR-15 LM outside of Japan, thus making the existence of such a variant known. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WIKIPEDIA | JALOPNIK | GT PLANET | GIZMODO.AU]

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