The Diamante, the most valuable Hemi muscle car

ONE-OFF Just as the sparkle of a diamond is always able to attract the interest of its enthusiasts, it is also known among automotive lovers that there is the car models that deserves to be likened such it. Well, of the many beautiful and unique cars were present in the automotive world today, maybe not many shine like diamonds.

1970 Dodge Diamante Concept named as the "Most Valuable Mopar on the Planet" ever by Mopar Magazine in the 2012. (Picture from: JustACarGuy)

And one of the classic cars considered to have diamond-like appeal is an elegant, classic 1970 Dodge concept car that is so pretty, makes it look worthy of its name as the Dodge Diamante Concept, which 'diamante' is a Spanish word for "diamond".

1970 Dodge Diamante Concept built based on the Dodge Challenger convertible with the highest choice ever made as the triple black model with the first Hemi E-Body frame ever built. (Picture from: JustACarGuy)

As quoted from Moparwiki, even in 2012 this four-wheeled diamond, which was named by Mopar Magazine as the "Most Valuable Mopar on the Planet" ever. Born to greatness, this model started out as the Dodge Challenger convertible with the highest choice ever made as the triple black model with the first Hemi E-Body frame ever built.

1970 Dodge Diamante Concept was first appearance as the Yellow Jacket, intended to test the possibility of producing a car to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette and debuted at the 1970 Detroit Auto Show. (Picture from: AutoInfluence)

The donor car was sent to Syntex, Inc. in Dearborn where it was made into a mildly customized 2-seater and painted orange. Then, it was given the name of Yellow Jacket and intended to test the possibility of producing a car to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette.

1970 Dodge Diamante Concept was first appearance as the Yellow Jacket and seen that the shape borrowed heavily from the previous concept car Duster1, which was a Targa style 2-seater built on a 383 Plymouth Road Runner. (Picture from: MoparWIKI)

It clearly seen that the shape borrowed heavily from the previous concept car Duster1, which was a Targa style 2-seater built on a 383 Plymouth Road Runner. Besides appearing in orange, the Dodge-owned show car model was fitted with a unique shaker hood and made its debut at the 1970 Detroit Auto Show.

1970 Dodge Diamante Concept's new appearance updated with a longer nose and scooped hood and re-debuted at the 1971 Detroit Auto Show under a new heavy pearl white. (Picture from: MoparWIKI)

This made a small splash for the accessories, but after months of touring the orange paint started showing it's defects, the silver basecoat was showing through in many areas. Since the car was look so similar to the 1970s Challenger now in showrooms and on the streets all over the US, and it being less than overwhelming on the show circuit.

1970 Dodge Diamante Concept uses an 'elephant' 426 Hemi engine which can be spewed the power of 1,000 horsepower, along with 950 lb-ft of torque. (Picture from: MoparWIKI)

Then the car repainted to a heavy pearl white, and updated the car's shape with wider front fenders, a sloping hood replacing the shaker, and a pointed nose that was similar look to the 1969 Dodge Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Superbird. So, the low hood and pointed nose required shortening the radiator; and the wider fenders required converting the power brakes to manual. Then the car was shown back at the 1971 Detroit Auto Show under a new name as the Diamante.

The Diamante continued to tour the show car circuit through out the 1970 and 1971 before it was retired. Chrysler placed the car into storage for several years before it was finally auctioned off in 1978. The car eventually found its way into the hands of noted Mopar restoration specialist and collector Steve Juliano. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MUSCLECARANDCORVETTENATIONALS | MOPARWIKI | BANGSHIFT | JUSTACARGUY | AUTOINFLUENCE | HOTROD ]

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Lotus Eleven, one of the greatest race cars of the 1950s

Legendary ONES This time we will discuss one of the Lotus's racing cars which often wins the world racing championship series. As is well known that Lotus, one of the British automotive brands, has long been involved in the various world racing arenas. Its Team Lotus name was well-known in the Grand Prix Formula-1 racing events over more 30 years ranging the 1960s to 1990s (and perhaps until today).

This stunning 1956 Lotus Eleven proves less is more at the 1956 - 1957 Le Mans. (Picture from: http://yhoo.it/2OEjrBi)

And much earlier, in the 1950s (precisely 1956) Lotus was also noted for being successful in endurance racing events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the classes of 1100 and 1500 through its Lotus Eleven. The race car intended to replace and continued its predecessor triumph in the racing event, the Lotus Nine of 1955.

Initially, the Lotus's race car developed from the Mk-1 through the Mk-10 by combining lightweight structures with slippery bodywork and ample power has always been the DNA of the once small car company from the North of London.

The 1956 Lotus Eleven is designed by Collin Chapman and its unusual bodywork was work of Frank Costin. (Picture from: http://yhoo.it/2OEjrBi)

And for the 1956 season, Colin Chapman, the founder as well as CEO of Lotus continued his line of lightweight sports cars with the Lotus Mk-11. It became the most successful Lotus’s sports car and ever had manufactured as 270 examples and raced at many top international racing events.

The Lotus Eleven's unusual bodywork was the work of Frank Costin who created a low-drag shape which also added rigidity to the chassis. Gone were the stability fins from previous Lotuses, and for night driving two recessed night lights were sometimes included.

The 1956 Lotus Eleven's interior has simple seats in red finished, dash fascia nicely finished. (Picture from: http://yhoo.it/2OEjrBi)

Like it predecessors, the Lotus Mk-11 was fitted with a variety of engines which usually included Coventry Climax engines ranging from 750 to 1500cc. The cars also varied in specification with some having a DeDion axle instead of the swing type used for amateur drivers.

The 1956 Lotus Eleven was fitted with a variety of engines which usually included Coventry Climax engines ranging from 750 to 1500cc. (Picture from: http://yhoo.it/2OEjrBi)

Colin’s lightweight principles combined with Costin’s low-drag body to become an instant success on the track. The Lotus Mk-11s held the speed record at Monza and provided fierce competition in the 750cc, 1100cc and 1500cc classes. The car’s best moment came when a FWB-engined example took the 1100cc class victory at the 24 Hours of LeMans.

For the 1957 season the Lotus Eleven was slightly upgraded to include a front wishbone suspension and an upgraded chassis and driveline. The car known as Lotus Eleven S2, is built as 104 units. This helped it repeat its feat at Le Mans, as well as take 1957 Sebring 1100cc class. Moreover, the 1957 Le Mans winning recorded an unforgettable moment where all the four of the Lotus Elevens finished together in formation. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MEDIA LOTUS CAR | LBILIMITED | NEWSYAHOO | WIKIPEDIA | SUPERCARS | CONCEPTCARZ | CARSGUIDE ]

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The first super hybrid species of McLaren called Artura

SuperBEAST Previously McLaren launching the McLaren Sabre model on December, 2020, and now the Woking-based manufacturer back to shock the automotive world by officially launching its first series production of the high-performance hybrid supercar named the McLaren Artura. The super car is said to be a perfect combination of performance, driving dynamics including an electric-powered car driving capability as well.

Here's 2021 Mclaren Artura, the first plug-in hybrid engined supercar produced by the Woking-based company. (Picture from: Autoblog.RS)

As quoted from the Autoblog, the McLaren Artura is also said to be the one of the most significant presentations in the entire history of those British's brand, where this car is built with a lightweight construction from the latest carbon fiber material called the McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) and coupled with a new optimized hybrid drive technology or High Performance Hybrid (HPH).

The supercar's body has been designed by using a perfect blend of the superformed aluminum and carbon fiber to make it extremely light, especially since it carries of hybrid powertrain elements including the electric-motors and battery. So it's no surprise, then the McLaren Artura has a power-to-weight ratio of 488 PS/ton and the lightest dry weight of 1,395 kg.

The Mclaren Artura hybrid engined supercar has a more aggressive and proportionate appearance in order to increase the level of aerodynamics. (Picture from: Autoblog.RS)

The Artura has a more aggressive and proportionate appearance in order to increase the level of aerodynamics. Even the designer of the car, Rob Melville said that the car's contours were formed with a patented technical sculpting so that there was no need for additional active fins for its aerodynamics. Apart from that, Artura also has more functional side vents and there are air vents above the wheels. While in terms of dimensions, the car has a length of more than 450 cm, a width of under 200 cm, while the wheelbase is 264 cm.

As mentioned above, the McLaren's super car uses a hybrid drive system by combining a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and the electric-motors, coupled with a new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission system, and a lithium-ion battery pack of 7.4 kWh. And of those hybrid system can be delivered a combined power output of 680 PS (671 bhp) and 720 Nm (530 lb ft) of torque.

The Mclaren Artura supercar uses a hybrid drive system by combining a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and the electric-motors. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)

So then the Artura super hybrid car performance is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in just 3 seconds, as for sprint from 0-200 kph in 8.3 seconds and 0-300 kph in 21.5 seconds. Meanwhile, its top speed is limited to 330 kph.

The dual propulsion system is fitted by using an engine cut-off clutch to drive a new dual clutch transmission which has been developed specifically for the Artura. Then the battery pack in the car's hybrid system is made up of five lithium-ion modules, which offer a total battery capacity of 7.4 kWh which could be made the car to drive as far as 30 km while in the pure EV driving mode.

All major cab controls are attached on the steering wheel for an easy accessibility inside of the Mclaren Artura hybrid engined supercar cabin. (Picture from: Autoblog.RS)

The McLaren Artura supercar is designed with a full of Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability, which allows the battery to be charged up to 80 percent in just 2.5 hours by using a standard EVSE cable. Besides that, the battery can also be charged directly while in driving from the car's conventional combustion engine, that's depending on the selected driving mode.

To support its running ability, the Artura is equipped with 19-inches of forged 7-spoke wheels wrapped in the Pirelli P Zero Corsa 235/35Z R19 tires at the front while at the rear with 20-inches wheels and wrapped in the Pirelli P Zero Corsa 295/35 R20. As for the car's deceleration and braking system is entrusted to the advanced carbon-ceramic brakes and aluminum calipers to save unsprung weight and deliver track-ready stopping performance on each of its wheels.

The Mclaren Artura hybrid engined supercar can be delivered a combined power output of 680 PS (671 bhp) and 720 Nm (530 lb ft) of torque. (Picture from: Autoblog.RS)

Move to the Artura interior, there are a pair of new clubsport seats that can be adjusted by combining the expected motion range of the movable backrest with the bucket seat supports. Besides that the car's seats also offers another adjusted options such under-thigh support, seat height and backrest in just in one finger touch.

The Mclaren Artura hybrid engined supercar performance is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in just 3 seconds and the top speed is limited to 330 kph. (Picture from: Autoblog.RS)

All major cab controls are attached on the steering wheel for an easy accessibility. While for the car's infotainment system stored on a new 8-inches HD touch screen monitor as connected to a smartphone and advanced driver assistance systems such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other features of the McLaren Artura supercar include easy Over-The-Air (OTA) updates and enabling an integrated stolen vehicle tracking system specifically targeted at specific markets.

It is also said that the car will be produced in 31 different exterior colors and for the European market, it can be ordered by now with the price starting at £185,500 or $225,000. And it is planned that deliveries will begin in the third quarter of this year. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG | CARANDDRIVER | MOTORAUTHORITY ]

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A unique French two-wheeled car called Pagnon Mauto

ONE-OFF In its development after World War II, in France had ever developed a two-wheeled vehicle style called a mauto (two-wheeled car). This style presented a unique scooter figure made by Armand Pagnon, a railcars development engineer worked for Renault. In his spare time, he built this mauto-style scooter by his-owned hand in his Nancy-located garage in 1955.

1955 Pagnon Mauto unique scooter built by Armand Pagnon while sat on display at the Auto Motocycle Museum, the French's Châtellerault-located bicycles, motor-cars, motor bikes and scooters museum. (Picture from: Stabilcar)

Actually, there's no official name for the scooter model, however here we will refer to it as the Pagnon Mauto (as a homage to its maker). After completion of construction, then the scooter was shown on display and presented to the public for the first time at the 1957 Salon de l'Automobile de Paris (Paris Auto Salon). 

1955 Pagnon Mauto unique scooter has been designed in such a way with a high windshield and proper front shield that the rider and passenger (if any) are effectively protected of the wind and rain exposure. (Picture from: Stabilcar)

This Pagnon Mauto has been designed in such a way that the rider and passenger (if any) are effectively protected of the wind and rain exposure. This is because the the scooter design adopts a unique appearance with a seating position in short distance from the floor, coupled with a high windshield and proper front shield.

The sketch of the Pagnon Mauto with a 125 cc two-stroke engine from Ultima (Lyon), which is coupled with a 4-speed manual transmission system which is operated through the right-handlebar. (Picture from: Stabilcar)

For the bodywork of this unique scooter, Pagnon then gave the to the Eslassant company that specializes in the production of racing cars by using the moulding machine. The Pagnon-made scooter is powered a 125 cc two-stroke engine from Ultima (Lyon), which is coupled with a 4-speed manual transmission system which is operated through the right-handlebar.

1955 Pagnon Mauto unique scooter adopted a rear wheel drive system with universal joint of cardan types, and what makes it at glance similar to a car. (Picture from: Stabilcar)

The scooter adopted a rear wheel drive system with universal joint of cardan types, and what makes it at glance similar to a car. And for its suspension system, in the front with the thrust wheels and Neiman ring. While in the rear features a deformable parallelogram and a triple of Neiman rings. And the steering is moved to the back by a cardan coupling as well. There is something confusing about the scooter riding, when you turn the handlebar to the right, it leans to the left (considered could be dangerous).

1955 Pagnon Mauto unique scooter powered by two-stroke engine from Ultima (Lyon), which is coupled with a 4-speed manual transmission system which is operated through the right-handlebar. (Picture from: Alienor.Org)

This may be due to the fork designs so that movement is transmitted to the handlebars with a cardan clutch, but most importantly, if we believe the sketch published by the "scooter review", this fork hunt is not a good fit. However this did not prevent Armand Pagnon, the builder from taking the Metz-Paris trip to present the scooter at the 1957 Paris Motor Show along with his brother as a passenger in the back.

This three-wheeled vehicle had a similar design to the scooter mentioned before and also designed by Armand Pagnon. (Picture from: Stabilcar)

Besides designed and built this unique scooter like the one above, it turns out that Armand Pagnon also had time to design (only on paper) a three-wheeled vehicle had a similar design to the scooter above (called the Tri-Pagnon), but until today never been made into real one.

This prototype is the only scooter made by Armand Pagnon, and after several decades it was restored by Yves Dumez, who later in the 1999 sold it to the Auto Motocycle Museum, the French's Châtellerault-located bicycles, motor-cars, motor bikes and scooters museum.

That's it, and if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information relate to the Pagnon Mauto, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

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 | STABILCAR | ALIENOR.ORG ] 

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The special T.50 hypercar made by GMA to tribute the F1 legend's Niki Lauda

SuperBEAST Although the production of the GMA T.50 standard version has not started yet, some time ago, Gordon Murray Automotive back shaked the world's automotive fans by launching the T.50 race track version named the GMA T.50s Niki Lauda, its name was inspired by the Formula 1 legend's Niki Lauda.

The special T.50s Niki Lauda race track hypercar made by GMA to tribute the F1 legend's Niki Lauda. (Picture from: CintaMobil)

For your information, Niki Lauda is an Austrian racer who is highly admired, respected and loved by the Formula One racing fans. He had competed in 171 races and won 25. In his career, Niki Lauda has also won F1 races in 1975, 1977 and 1984. Not only that, he is also known as the only racer who has managed to win the F1 world's championship with two different teams, namely Ferrari and McLaren.

The GMA T.50s Niki Lauda race track hypercar has a quite unique aerodynamic elements, such barge boards are designed to increase airflow to the side ducts, and store the oil cooling system for the engine and transmission. (Picture from: CintaMobil)

Niki Lauda (February 22,
1949 – May 20, 2019). (Picture
from: Wikipedia)

After retiring, he had a chance to do business in the world of aviation by establishing the Lauda Air. He has also held several senior roles in Formula One management at several teams. Thanks to his cold hands, he managed to bring Mercedes to recruit Lewis Hamilton, a talented young racer who later became world champion in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018. Niki Lauda died at the age of 70 in May20, 2019.

Such the standard version T.50 hypercar, the T.50s Niki Lauda has been designed and engineered without any compromised with more extreme specs. The 852 kg weighted race-track version hypercar is then supported by a Cosworth-engineered 3.9 liter V12 drivetrain which is also used on the standard T.50 but in a substantially redesigned version engine so capable of producing up to 725 horsepower.

The GMA T.50s Niki Lauda race track hypercar powered by a Cosworth-engineered 3.9 liter V12 drivetrain which is also used on the standard T.50 but in a substantially redesigned version engine. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)

In addition, the T.50s Niki Lauda is also supported by advanced aerodynamic features, such as a 400 mm sized fan mounted on the rear. The fan is said to generate up to 1,500 kg of downforce for optimal performance.

The GMA T.50s Niki Lauda race track hypercar has similar cabin layout to the McLaren P1, where the driver is positioned in the middle. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)

There's other aerodynamic elements are also attached to the front of the car, such barge boards are designed to increase airflow to the side ducts, and store the oil cooling system for the engine and transmission.

The GMA T.50s Niki Lauda race track hypercar supported by advanced aerodynamic features, such as a 400 mm sized fan mounted on the rear to generate up to 1,500 kg of downforce for optimal performance. (Picture from: CintaMobil)

Meanwhile there are splitters and dive planes attached that stand out enough to reflect the such design also had significant influences to the car's aerodynamics. At the same time, the purity of the shape of the T.50s is not suddenly lost, it remains elegant even though this hypercar was created with a special appearance only driving for the race track purposes.

The GMA T.50s Niki Lauda race track hypercar will only made in limited numbers of 25 units and sold for £3.1 million (Rp.61.4 billion) each, right after the standard version T.50 have been finished to be built. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)

"When we made the McLaren F1 GTR, it was developed from the F1 road car. From the beginning, the T.50s Niki Lauda, ​​was designed in parallel with the T.50. For the T.50, our target is clear, to make the best car for the road use. While for the T.50s Niki Lauda is just as clear, making it the best race track purposed car. In other words, we ask ourselves what is the coolest thing to drive on the track and create a track driving experience like no other car in history?" said the GMA's CEO, Professor Gordon Murray in his written statement.

Furthermore, Gordon Murray Automotive will only produce the T.50s Niki Lauda of 25 units and sell them for £3.1 million (Rp.61.4 billion) each. Its production will begin in the next two years or in January 2023, right after the production of 100 units of the T.50 standard version had been completed. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 ]

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Adler Trumpf Rennlimousine

Unique ONES Adler was a German manufacturing company was founded in 1880 by Heinrich Klenyer based in Frankfurt and has quite a lot of automotive productions and even aircraft engines. Besides produced various types of motorbikes, scooters are also known to have built some really unique and interesting cars before World War II.

1938 Adler Trumpf Rennlimousine's design adopted the Paul Jaray philosophy by using a feature called a 'spindle' shape inspired by the Zeppelin airship, and cutting it in half through the middle-line to form the car bodywork. (Picture from: Silodrome)

And on their list of employees, there's the name of Hans-Gustav Rohr, a brilliantt engineer who later in the 1938 developed the Adler Trumpf Rennlimousine uses a thermosiphon-cooled four-cylinder engine is utilized gravity-fed oil supply coupled with all-round independent suspension and front-wheel drive.

1938 Adler Trumpf Rennlimousine uses a thermosiphon-cooled four-cylinder engine is utilized gravity-fed oil supply coupled with all-round independent suspension and front-wheel drive. (Picture from: QuirkyRides)

Although those engine only capable of producing about 56 horsepower and actually indicates that it is not a fast vehicle, but Adler managed to turn things by making its car more faster due to it has low drag coefficient. It could be happened, because the car design adopted the Paul Jaray philosophy by using a feature called a 'spindle' shape inspired by the Zeppelin airship, and cutting it in half through the middle-line to form the car bodywork.

1938 Adler Trumpf Rennlimousine's windshield is mounted completely curves nearly 180 degrees, this is to help direct the air around the car rather than above it. (Picture from: Flickr)

After done further testing and design, then it was concluded that greater stability could be achieved when the 'half-spindle' shape was tapered into flat wings on either side of the tapered rear. Meanwhile, at the front, the car's windshield is mounted completely curves nearly 180 degrees, this is to help direct the air around the car rather than above it.

1938 Adler Trumpf Rennlimousine built in limited numbers ie six samples and based on the Trumpf chassis, while each sample is a continuous evolution from the previous one. (Picture from: Flickr)

In the late 1930s, at least six samples of Rennlimousine (German for the racing sedans) were built on the Trumpf chassis, while each sample is a continuous evolution from the previous one. Besides it's tested, demonstrated and exhibited extensively at various events. They are also used in the competitions and for setting records. Sadly, the program was ceased by the outbreak of 2nd World War across Europe.

1938 Adler Trumpf Rennlimousine's design adopted the Paul Jaray philosophy by using a feature called a 'spindle' shape inspired by the Zeppelin airship, and cutting it in half through the middle-line to form the car bodywork. (Picture from: TheCoolist)

In the postwar years, there was a Trumpf Rennlimousine was found while driven like an ordinary car in Ansbach, Northern Bavaria and even registered by the owner and has a plate number of AB 549-485. That's so strange, given that it was a scarce car and made as a racing vehicle and should not be used on public roads.

After being traced and finally discovered, it turned out that the owner at that time had acquired it with a split front bumper, with the license plate in the center and two fog lights. It wore hubcaps over the front wheels and had aluminum strips on the nose and front fender openings. And after its restoration completed, then the car was sold to an American car collector and made its way across the Atlantic.

Since then this classic car has settled in America and has been meticulously maintained. The Adler authorities considered this to be the finest known Rennlimousine anywhere in the world. So it is believed going to fetch a suitably impressive amount (could be in the seven digit range) when it is sold in the auction event. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HEMMINGS | CONCEPTCARZ | QUIRKYRIDES | GRAFZEPPELIN | SILODROME ]

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