The monstrous sized motorcycle ever!

Sometimes, the big-motorcycle shouldn't have to be seen from its engine capacity. But, this is huge in real sense. Have you ever imagined before if there were motorbikes as big as a truck? In general, motorbikes have a length of no more than 2 meters and a handlebar span of more than 1.2 meters.

The world's biggest motorcycle ever made called Tower Trike, with a length of 3,078 cm and weighs over 4.9 tons. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/35kpIrX)

The motorbikes that will be discussed at this time really represent what we will call the real big-motorcycle. Yes, the size of its body is really big! The motorcycle in question named Tower Trike.

This is a giant motorcycle built by Jim Gesto, a truck entrepreneur who is used many of his times with large vehicles. Unmitigated, the Tower Trike Trike uses a truck chassis as the basis for its development.

As can be seen from a Youtube channel of Biker and Beards which features it as the largest motorcycle to ever run on the highway. Because of its size, this motorcycle has the size of a truck without a body, aka only the frame and engine. This monster trike is 268 cm high and 3,078 cm long and weighs about 4.9 tons. Even though it is the size of a truck, it only has one front tire, so then the American regulations classify it as a motorcycle.

See how big the Tower Trike is when it compared to a normal-sized Harley Davidson motorcycle. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/35kpIrX)

The rest, this giant motorcycle also has features like a motorcycle in general, such as handlebars, mirrors, fuel tank, front driver's seat, and passenger seat, then there is also a speedometer. Uniquely, the handlebars used have a mechanism like a car steering wheel and rely on the pedals for the throttles and brakes.

Like motorbikes in general, the Tower Trike also has handlebars, mirrors, fuel tank, front driver's seat, and passenger seat, then there is also a speedometer and tachometer. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/35kpIrX)

In order for the monster motorcycle whose legs rely on the Air Glide air suspension to run fast, a Detroit Diesel V-Block Supercharged 6V92 engine is used as a drivetrain, which can produce 335 hp with 1,020 lb-ft of torque. The power is channeled through the Allison HT 740 transmission so that it is able to encourage this motorcycle to go up to 135 kph.

The modifier also added a cross-shaped iron weighing 90 kg on the back of the motorbike. In addition, said as the vehicle's aesthetics of a kind of religious symbol, it also functioned as a roll bar for riders and passengers. For those of You who call Yourself as a real-biker and like big motorbikes as well, You can have this monstrous-sized motorbike for the US. $90,000 (approx. Rp. 1.3 billion) with its building time of about a week (but not including shipping fee to Your garage).

One more thing, if You ride on this big-motorbike, You shouldn't have to be arrogant on the streets. Because the others also have the same rights as You are, while on the streets.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | REVZILLA]

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Faralli & Mazzanti Antas V8 GT

Here is a unique sports car that looks like a classic grand touring car. Yes, this blue sports car on the picture below called F&M Antas V8 GT,  actually, it is the sports car work of 2006 from a Lugnano, Italy based automotive workshop called Faralli & Mazzanti (F&M).

2006 F&M Antas V8 GT sports coupé. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3l947IB)

This small auto workshop was estabilished in 2002 by the two Italian gentlemen named Walter Faralli, specializing in the restoration of classic cars and Luca Mazzanti, specializing in design and development of handcrafted supercars. So clearly, in earliest days, this joint-venture company which was intended both to restore vehicles and to practice design skills.

2006 F&M Antas V8 GT sports coupé. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3l947IB)

The GT sports car mentioned above is the first 'Berlinetta' creation built by the Lugnano-based workshop and is completely inspired by the philosophy of special sports cars in the past, such as the use of aluminum and the body making done by a manually forged.

2006 F&M Antas V8 GT sports coupé. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3l947IB)

As for Antas, the car name is taken from a word that comes from the ancient Tuscan language of the Etruscans, which means 'Eagle,' the the noblest and most audacious dominator of the open spaces. So became the Antas V8 GT, a Faralli & Mazzanti's 2-door road-legal sports coupé featured with the rear-wheel drive and front engined layout.

2006 F&M Antas V8 GT sports coupé. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3l947IB)

This Antas F&M sports car uses a Maserati 4.7 liter naturally aspirated V8 engine which is conventionally fed by a carburetor and endowed with a pleasing elasticity that allows it to run fast while the driver was gave the sensation of the past great touring cars driving as well.

Well, the 1,300 kg weighted car's engine is capable of developing a power of 306 bhp (310 PS / 228 kW) at 6,000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 422 N m (311 lb ft / 43 kgm) at 3,500 rpm. Those engine power numbers is then channeled to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is claimed to be able to make it run fast up to a top speed of 270 kph (168 mph).

2006 F&M Antas V8 GT sports coupé. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3l947IB)

The Antas V8 GT is presented in public for the first time at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, on the occasion of the opening of the 'Top Marques Monaco' auto expo which brings together under one roof all the most famous, exclusive, and desirable automotive brands. 

As quoted from Carscoops, it was also stated that at the delivery, Antas was equipped within a case wrapped in blue velvet inscribed with silver plate with identification number; inside is a photography book and a DVD documenting the manufacture of the vehicle.

As information, in the 2010, the F&M auto workshop was split into 2 companies, namely Mazzanti Automobili and Faralli Restauri, each of which handled work according to their specialties. One of the newest creations of the Mazzanti Evantra and Evantra Millecavalli supercars, launched by Mazzanti Automobili in 2010 and 2016. *** [FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MAZZANTI AUTOMOBILI | FARALLI RESTAURI | CARSCOOPS | SUPERCARS | CARFOLIO | WIKIWAND ]

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Here's the newest American hydrogen-powered hypercar

Currently, the development of environmentally friendly vehicles, which are projected to replace conventional-engined vehicles, is being intensively carried out by the world's automotive industry players. It is not surprising that various kinds of the latest eco-friendly vehicle models continue to be born from well-known manufacturers to start-up companies by carrying out their latest and best technological features.

In one full refueling, the hydrogen-powered hypercar called Hyperion XP-1 can go more than 1,600 km. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/36faIe1)

Hyperion Motors is one of the American start-up company who done it. Since its establishment in 2011, the company has been employed a brilliant human resources to run the high-tech company focused on revolutionizing the hydrogen fuel system in the automotive industry. The Orange, California based company which is reportedly is being developing its future vision through a hydrogen-powered hypercar called, Hyperion XP-1.

By relying on its hydrogen fuel technology through the XP-1 variant, Hyperion tries to convince itself to try and fill the gap in the new segment by making a technological breakthrough, and not to follow in the steps of other automotive manufacturers who are busy themselves in the development of electric vehicles.

The hydrogen-powered hypercar called Hyperion XP-1 bodywork is constructed by titanium composite and applied the v-wing door types. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/36faIe1)

Unmitigated, this American start-up company claims that the Hyperion XP-1 in one full refueling can go more than 1,600 km. As reported by Autoblog, not only its miliages, the XP-1 hydrogen-powered hypercar is also capable of spewing out over 1,000 hp and can accelerate from 0-100 kph in just two seconds.

Besides being able to produce farther miliage than ordinary electric vehicles, because hydrogen is able to produce more power than batteries. Hydrogen is also much lighter than a battery, which makes the vehicle load much less. Apart from being without a battery, the use of carbon titanium monocoque material was also contributed to the light weight of the hypercar, so that the total weight only 1,032 kg.

Then about design, the Hyperion XP-1 has a very aggressive appearance because it promotes aerodynamic factors combined with high technology that is environmentally friendly. The bodywork is constructed by titanium composite and applied the v-wing door types. In addition, a glass canopy is also used, which is believed to be able darkened electronically in order to maintain driver privacy.

Hyperion XP-1 has a very aggressive appearance because it promotes aerodynamic factors combined with high technology that is environmentally friendly. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/36faIe1)

On both sides of the XP-1 hypercar, there are the fin-likened slats that extend from under the door to the rear. This bar has a dual function: it helps the car cornering at high speed and also functioned as the solar powered panel. The advanced high technology is also applied in car interiors. One of them is an LCD display of 98 inc which adopts gesture control technology. "We are very excited to launch the Hyperion supercar and introduce it to the world, while explaining the advantages and benefits of using hydrogen fuel," said Angelo Kafantaris, as Chief Executive Officer - Hyperion Motors. Kafantaris recognizes that hydrogen is the most abundant natural resource in the universe. In addition, the potential of this energy is still not fully exploited by mankind.

"As the most abundant element in the universe, the true potential of hydrogen is limitless. Our goal is to tell an inspiring hydrogen-fueled vehicle. With the debut of the XP-1, we aim to start towards a cleaner tomorrow for generations to come," he added. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HYPERION MOTORS | CARANDDRIVER.COM |  AUTOBLOG]

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The Abarth's most outstanding car design of the '50s

So far, the public had thought that the Abarth is synonymous with Fiat. The opinion is actually not wrong, as we can see the most of its cars are built based on the Fiat cars, moreover, the brand has also been acquired by that Italian automotive giant to become its subsidiary in the 1971.

1953 Abarth 1100 Sport coachwork by Carrozzeria Ghia is displayed for the first time at the 1953 Turin Motor Show. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/32gWFUh)

Actually the Carlo Abarth established the auto brand in 1947 as an independent car manufacturer, and not affiliated with any other brands. As we all know, Abarth progressed to become an independent automaker is started with a couple of half-finished Cisitalia 2013 car types, then completing the cars and named the Abarth 204A.

Interior view of the 1953 Abarth 205 Sports 1100 coachwork by Carrozzeria Ghia. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3mQLzgu)

In 1950, this Turin-based company is managed to make a new chassis and body, then installed  a Fiat 1100 upgraded engine on it and launched as the Abarth 205. However, as the car is considered more expensive than the Ferrari 166, so only three examples (some parties said four units) had ever produced by the company.

1953 Abarth 1100 Sport coachwork by Carrozzeria Ghia uses a Fiat's V8 upgraded engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3mQLzgu)

Then one unit of the 205 was handed over to the Italian coachbuilder named Carrozzeria Ghia. And those unit then recieving coachwork by Ghia and an engine and transmission developed from the new Fiat 1100-103, but whoever commissioned the coachbuilder to create the Abarth 1100 Sport remains a mystery even to this day.

From this kind of the Abarth 205 (in picture is the 1950 Abarth 205 Vignale Berlinetta) then Ghia constructed the Abarth 205 Sports 1100. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2JBt5Ch)

The unusual car design is believed to have been done by Giovanni Michelotti and was constructed concurrently with the Ghia-bodied Chrysler of the same period. There were some of the design cues from the Ghia-bodied Chrysler also incorporated into this Abarth model include a broad oval grille opening, canopy-like roof element, and wide low posture.

1953 Abarth 205 1100 Sport sold to Bill Vaughn who later displayed it at the 1954 New York Auto Show as 'Vaughn SS Wildcat'. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3mQLzgu)

The Italian coachbuilder presented the Berlinetta version for the first time at the Turin Motor Show in 1953 called the Abarth 205 Number Four. Then the Abarth sold to the American singer named Bill Vaughn, who later displayed it at the 1954 New York Auto Show as 'Vaughn SS Wildcat' featured with 'the first overhead camshaft V8 in the USA.'

Vaughn had envisioned that would work with Ghia to produce a small series of this car by using a V8 engine. Although until the end this dream never came true and this car remains the only one that ever existed.

Abarth 1100 Ghia (VIN 205-104), built toghether with her twin based on a Simca Chassis (Simca on the left). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3mQLzgu)

The whereabouts of the car ever had not known for several decades, before it was re-discovered in 1982 by Russ Baer in a barn in Ashton, Maryland and ultimately saved by Pat Braden, both of whom helped to preserve the car.

Likewise the next two owners, before entered the care of a collector in 2010 who spent the next five years in a thorough and correct restoration. The work involves researching the authenticity and accuracy of each component. Upon completion, the car was shown at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it won its class and was nominated for Best of Show. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DYLER.COM | CONCEPTCARZ.COM | DRIVETRIBE.COM | CARSTYLING.RU ]

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One of the rare classic racing car, Ford GT Competition Prototype

For the American automotive giant, Ford Motor Company, the figure of the 1965 Ford GT Competition Roadster is one of the historic cars for them. Because the Ford GT Roadster car with chassis number #109 is the only Ford GT Roadster to have competed in the Le Mans race in 1965. Furthermore, the GT (Grand Touring) labeled car is equipped with a Ford V8 engine, which has various specifications ranging from 4.2 liters, 4.7 liters, to 7.0 liters.

1965 Ford GT Competition Roadster prototype. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2TPx9Rc)

As quoted from Carscoops, the Ford GT Competition has a pretty fantastic record in the American automotive giant racing history, in which the car is also known as a part of the Ford Motor Company effort to beat Ferrari in a prestigious world's racing event such 24 Hours of Le Mans, after the Italian company refused to be bought by Ford in the 1960s.

1965 Ford GT Competition Roadster prototype. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2TPx9Rc)

This car is built on the same platform as the famous Ford GT40. At that time, Ford only made 12 units of the Ford GT prototype. Five of them are prototypes built in the roadster format. Currently, only three units of the Ford GT Roadster are existed, namely the roadster with chassis numbers #108, #109, and #111, and of all the roadsters, the GT/109 is the only one has the most prestigious track record and a unique historical journey as well.

1965 Ford GT Competition Roadster prototype. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2TPx9Rc)

And what is even more amazing is that it is the earliest Ford GTs ever produced. Yes, this car was built by Ford Advanced Vehicles in Slough, England to compete with other competitors in the 24 Hours of Le Mans of 1965. But when competing at the Le Mans circuit with Maurice Trintignant and Guy Ligier behind the wheel, this Ford car is stopped due to experiencing the gearbox problem on the 11th-laps. After that, the GT/109 was sent to America for repair, and for the next three years, it served as a test vehicle for the racing and passenger car components.

1965 Ford GT Competition Roadster prototype. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2TPx9Rc)

In 1968, when the car has been retired and stored in a Ford warehouse in Detroit then it's purchased by a Californian auto builder and Hollywood's stuntman named Dean Jeffries who continued to maintain the car until he died in 2013. Soon Ford's racing car ownership had changed after being purchased by Dana Mecum from Dean Jeffries' son.

Then Dana Mecum commissioned a famous restoration house of Harley Cluxton III from GTC Mirage Racing to carry out the process of restoring the car so that it looks new again. Now the Ford GT Competition Prototype #109 is claimed to be one of the most desirable cars in the world.

So do not be surprised if Mecum Auction in July 2020 then estimates that this car can be sold at the starting prices of the US. $7.5 million to $10 million (or approximately Rp.112.5 billion and above). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS | ]

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The weirdest and most powerful Bugatti ever

There's some good news from the French supercar manufacturer, Bugatti. It turned out that recently this manufacturer had completed the development of a special hypercar for use on the racing tracks based on the Bugatti Chiron, later called the Bugatti Bolide Concept. This hypercar was developed by those French companies in about eight months and is claimed to have a power-to-weight ratio of 0.67 kg / HP and is said able to be lauched to a top speed of over 500 kph.

2020 Bugatti Bolide Concept is said to have very aggressive specs and designs. (Picture from: https://cnet.co/3mHTa0J)

As we all know that, since this variant was first introduced in 2016, it turns out that the Molsheim-based premium car manufacturer has managed to be made a number of special line-ups that are based on the Bugatti Chiron, such Sport 110 Ans, Pur Sport, Vision Gran Turismo, Centodieci, Divo, SuperSport 300+, to La Voiture Noire.

2020 Bugatti Bolide Concept uses an 8.0-liter W-16 quad-turbo engine that produces 1,825 horsepower and 1,364 lb-ft of torque. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2HZd7kW)

But nothing is quite as unique and extreme as the Bugatti Bolide concept which is said to have very aggressive specs and designs. The newest hypercar of the Molsheim-based premium car manufacturer has carried an 8.0-liter W-16 quad-turbo engine that produces 1,825 horsepower and 1,364 lb-ft of torque. 

Originally, this is the same Chiron's 1.578 HP engine unit used by the special variants of Centodieci and SuperSport 300+. But then Bugatti modified the engine for 110-octane fueled plus a new turbocharger, the result was a hypercar that had the ferocious performance mentioned above.

2020 Bugatti Bolide Concept's cabin reflects a real racing car is featured a topless steering wheel model plus a screen behind it, then there is a separator in the middle that divides the passenger and driver seats. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2HNi4O1)

But the engine is not the only important factor in the Bugatti Bolide concept, the car chassis is made of very light carbon and titanium alloy materials for various car components ranging from the nuts, bolts, to the rear spoiler holder. As a result, the Bugatti Bolide's empty weight is at 1,240 kg, which is much lighter than the Chiron which is almost 2,000 kilos. And if calculated, the car's power-to-weight ratio is 0.67 kg / HP (or approx 1.5 HP / kg).

With these specifications, so it is not surprising that the Bugatti Bolide concept can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 2.17 seconds, 0-200 kph is complete in 4.36 seconds, 0-300 kph is done in 7.37 seconds, 0-400 kph in 12.08 seconds only. Further, if Bugatti claims the car speed is more than 500 kph, it means an acceleration of 0-500 kph can be done in 20.16 seconds.

2020 Bugatti Bolide Concept is claimed to be able to circle the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 5 minutes 23.1 seconds, and Le Mans in 3 minutes 7.1 seconds. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/34OMgkw)

In addition, the Bugatti Bolide concept is also claimed to be able to circle the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 5 minutes 23.1 seconds, and Le Mans in 3 minutes 7.1 seconds. Well, so far it is still in the form of simulation and estimation, which is of course interesting to know how the real action of this hypercar is when it is actually lauched on the racing track mentioned above.

Turning to the design, it able to be said that the car design looks like a car that came from the middle of nowhere. But this Bugatti design is not carelessly eccentric, all aspects of the car are carefully crafted and have a purpose and meaning. Start from the roof scoop model with bubbles popped out when the throttle pedal is pressed deeper, Bugatti calls it the "Morphable Outer Skin."

2020 Bugatti Bolide Concept's rear is produced remarkable downforce of 1,800 kg at a speed of 320 kph. (Picture from: https://cnet.co/3mHTa0J)

Then at the front, there is a typical Bugatti's horseshoe front grille with an adjustable front splitter on the bumper. The front design optimally directs the wind flows into the rear fender air inlets for the engine cooling system and generates a downforce of 800 kg at 320 kph. Then paired with an adjustable rear spoiler and a huge three-layer diffuser. While the downforce produced by the Bugatti Bolide's rear is remarkable, which is 1,800 kg at a speed of 320 kph.

The Bolide concept car has the appearance that roughly 40 percent of its body surface is painted with French Racing Blue, while the other 60 percent is carbon, and was also looks pretty crazy too, with openings in the hood that expose the suspension components in there.

Inside the interior, the Bugatti Bolide concept also gets extreme changes much different than other Chiron models. Both in layout and seating position, where the cabin reflects a real racing car is featured a topless steering wheel model like an F1 car plus a screen behind it, then there is a separator in the middle that divides the passenger and driver seats. 

As of this writing being made, the French manufacturer has not provided data regarding the price of the Bugatti Bolide concept, due to the Molsheim-based manufacturer hasn't yet decided whether the car concept will go into the production line or not. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARANDDRIVER | CNET | THE DRIVE | CARSCOOPS | HYPE GARAGE ]

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One-off Exner Jr. SIMCA Special Roadster

This is one and the only car that was born from the magic hand scratches of Virgil Exner Jr., a well-known American automotive designer that has used as his thesis when completing the Master's program at the University of Notre Dame, France in 1955.

The unique-styled SIMCA Special designed by Virgil Exner Jr. as his thesis when completing the Master's program at the University of Notre Dame in 1955. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/37NaFIU)

This rear double-wings car body that resembles a batmobile is made of fiberglass and worked on by Virgil Exner Jr. himself at the Dual-Ghia assembly plant. This unique car building work was carried out on a 1950 Fiat 1100 chassis which was purchased with the help of Paul Farago, a Dual-Ghia's engineer.

The used 1950 Fiat 1100 car mechanically was a SIMCA which later in this project functioned as a donor for the chassis and mechanical parts. As information, the SIMCA is a French car manufacturer founded in 1934 by Fiat. The construction work of this unique car carrying a  SIMCA-Fiat's 1,200 cc, 4 cylinder engine lasted about 3 years (1956 to 1959).

Finally, the one-off Virgil Exner Jr unique car creation named SIMCA Special has finished being built and its visual debut featured on the pages of the American magazine 'Road & Track' in April 1959 and then for the first time the car's physical form can be seen and touched in the SIMCA's booth at the 1959 Paris International Motor Show.

The unique-styled SIMCA Special built based on the used 1950 Fiat 1100 car mechanically was a SIMCA which later in this project functioned as a donor for the chassis and mechanical parts. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/37NaFIU)

After that, this car was sold to a Chrysler dealer who showed it off for years in their showroom. In 1965, the car was purchased by one of Exner's associates named Beau Hickory. And during Hickory's care, the car got the addition of the Opel's panoramic and central cockpit arch windscreen.

Then the car's ownership changed after Hickory sold it to a fanatic fan of French cars in America. But in 1985, Hickory found the car in a neglected condition and the engine had been swapped for a Datsun B210's 1,200 cc, 4 cylinder engine. Then he decided to purchase it back and did restoration work on this car at once.

While in Beau Hickory care, the unique-styled SIMCA Special got the addition of the Opel's panoramic and central cockpit arch windscreen. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/37NaFIU)

And after the restoration process was complete, the car was driven by Beau Hickory for years around San Francisco. Although the engine has been swapped, the rest of the car retains much of Exner Jr.’s original styling cues. And during that time, the SIMCA Special roadster car received good publications and was featured in, among others, the Motor Trend, Vanity Fair, Men's Health and Self.

Initially, the unique-styled SIMCA Special uses a SIMCA-Fiat's 1,200 cc, 4 cylinder engine before swapped with a Datsun B210's 1,200 cc, 4 cylinder engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/37NaFIU)

In early 2005, the car was offered for sale at auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Bidding reached $185,000 but was not enough to satisfy reserve. In 2007, it returned to auction, this time on the east coast at the Kruse auction in Hershey, where it sold for $550,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.

In 2012, the car is scheduled to cross Mecum's auction block where it is offered at No Reserve. It was put up for sale in the USA by Dana Mecum’s at its "25th Original Spring Classic Auction", which took place on May 15-16, 2012. Do You know the Mecum's auction results above? If does, let's Us know through the comment section below. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CONCEPTCARZ.COM | CARSTYLING.RU | JOURNAL.CLASSICCARS.COM | WIKIPEDIA]

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Ford GT70, the hero with no podium

High-performance car development projects are often carried out by world-renowned manufacturers as an effort to maintain the achievements that have been achieved in the racing arena by their previous cars. This was also done by Ford Motor Company, one of the leading American automotive manufacturers when it started making the Ford GT70 sports car with the hope of being the successor to its legendary Ford GT40 sports car.

The Ford GT70 is the Ford GT You never knew existed. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/34zq2CL)

Then to make it happen, the Ford Motor Company immediately developed the car at its Brentwood-based subsidiary, Ford of Britain. And this special Ford GT70 project aims to realize a capable racing car figure that complies with the FIA standard homogenization rules so that it can compete in the World Rally Championship.

The Ford GT70 is wrapped by the BP-legendary racing livery. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3jCifbD)

As quoted from Wikipedia, the Ford GT70 project was started in 1970 and the physical form of the car was designed by Ercole Spada, an Italian designer who had worked for the famous design house Zagato. When traced from its lineage in the Ford Motor Company manufacturing environment, this race car candidate is arguably the younger brother of the Ford GT40 and is expected to be able to compete with rivals' high-speed rally cars such as the Porsche 911 and Renault Alpine.

So it is not surprising that the maker was not half-hearted when undergoing this GT70 project, where the car figure featuring a center-mounted engine with rear-wheel drive in its development also involved Len Bailey, who had been the chief engineer on the previous Ford GT40 project, was asked to help design the bodywork and chassis.

Interior view of the Ford GT70. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/34zq2CL)

Initially, this car was powered by a 2.6-liter, V6 engine taken from the Capri RS2600 which is capable of spraying power up to 240 bhp. Do not stop there, the Ford GT70 is also built on a lightweight special chassis, then covered with an aerodynamic body, and also installed with some of the best racing components. Yes, it is known that the GT70s does use a fiberglass body to keep the weight light, is equipped with four 13-inches studs, and four-spoke wheels designed especially for the car by Len Bailey.

When the Ford GT70 used in the rally events, it never got its winning podium so it was considered not up to expectations because it experienced many problems such as the frame not being stiff enough, the cockpit being cramped, and its V6 engine installed inside the original car having too high a center of gravity and etc.

Initially, the Ford GT70 is uses a 2.6-liter, V6 rear-mounted engine taken from the Capri RS2600 which is capable of spraying power up to 240 bhp. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/34zq2CL)

Then Ford Motor Company decided to cease the GT70 project in 1973 and more focused on empowering all of its resources in the Ford Escort platform development which was considered more promising. As a result, during the GT70 project rolled in, it was only able to produce 6 cars. And one of these GT70 cars ran by Ford of France which later swapped its V6 with a 1.6-liter Cosworth BDA straight-four engine in order to reduce the center of gravity for racing.

If We look again, it's not just the GT70 sports car, which initially was predicted as the successor to the legendary Ford GT40 breed, but ended up being a failed project. But it turns out that there is still one more failed project developed by the American manufacturer, namely one and the only Ford GT90 ever made in 1995. So actually the Ford GT breed consists of the Ford GT40, Ford GT70, Ford GT90, and finally the Ford GT that We've seen today. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WIKIPEDIA | AUTOMOBILEMAG]

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When the legendary Italian car was reborn today by the modern design touches

As a true automotive lover, of course, You know the figure of the first Italian sports car which is launched in 1946 by the Compagnia Industriale Sportiva Italia (Cisitalia) and said with a little help from Pinin Farina.

2012 Cisitalia 202 E by the design students of the Master of Arts in Transportation Design program in the academic year of 2010/2011 of the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/34tC0Oj)

The car named Cisitalia 202 was first unveiled at Lake Como's Villa d'Este Gold Cup in 1947 before it was showcased at the Paris Auto Show that same year. This car was never produced on a large scale, only a few examples were made as many as 170 units.

Then what if the legendary car figure gets a chance to be reborn and of course with a modern interpretation? This is what the design students of the Master of Arts in Transportation Design program in the academic year of 2010/2011 of the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), a Tutin-based design school to make a modern interpretation of the classic car mentioned above and later called as 2012 Cisitalia 202 E. In this case, the “E” in the title stands for evolution.

2012 Cisitalia 202 E while sat on display at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in 2012. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/34tC0Oj)

According to IED, the concept faithfully reflects the design of the historic vehicle, with dimensions and power aligned with modern times. Technical partners of the project include CECOMP (prototype construction), Pirelli, OZ Racing, and ABET Laminati.

The concept car created by design students from IED Turino is a modern interpretation of the 1947 Cisitalia 202 GT by Pinin Farina. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3kBSgCE)

The concept car was unveiled in the flesh at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show in 2012. And the modern-day Cisitalia 202 concept is the work of eleven students of the Master course coordinated by Pininfarina Lead Designer Luca Borgogno and Maserati designer Luigi Giampaolo.

The idea for the Cisitalia 202 E came from Chen Chin-Hsuan from Taiwan, who was aided by Shaaz Abbasi Bin Saeed from India, Yaroslav Chumachenko from Ukraine, Yo Kobayashi from Japan, Vasily Kurkov from Russia, Andrea Leoncini, Daniela Spina, and Pasquale Meli from Italy, and Soowan Park and Yoon Seul Ki and Soohan Yun from Korea.

2012 Cisitalia 202 E is a two-seater coupe that has 4,270 mm long, a width of 1,850 mm, 1,240 mm tall, and it rides on a 2,650 mm wheelbase. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/34tC0Oj)

The two-seater Cisitalia 202 E coupe has 4,270 mm long, a width of 1,850 mm, 1,240 mm tall, and it rides on a 2,650 mm wheelbase. Furthermore, the concept gets an unspecified, compact V8 engine producing 450 bhp that is mounted up front driving the rear wheels.
While, the original 1947 Cisitalia was powered by a small displacement 1.1-liter inline four-cylinder engine delivering only 55 bhp at 5,500 rpm, but thanks to the coupe’s low kerb weight of just 780 kg (1,720 lbs), it propelled it to a top speed of 165 kph (102 mph).

"To encourage our students to overstep their limits, they must have the possibility of developing exciting, ambitious projects," said César Mendoza, Director of IED Turin.

"What greater challenge than to redesign one of the most beautiful cars in the world? An extraordinary opportunity. Taking advantage of this occasion and with the support of Cisitalia and the commitment of lecturers and coordinators, we have achieved outstanding results not only with regard to the life-size model of the vehicle but in all the projects proposed, making it extremely difficult to single out that to be presented in Geneva," Mendoza concluded. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IED | SUPERCARS | CARBODYDESIGN | AUTOBLOG | CARSCOOPS]

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