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Thursday, December 29, 2022

The QUANTiNO Twentyfive special electric sports car without batteries

Special ONES The presence of an environmentally friendly electric car for the automotive enthutiats in the United States is of course not something extraordinary, because it is indeed commonplace for vehicles like that to be seen milling about on the streets of that country. Moreover, as we all know that the largest electric car manufacturer, Tesla also currently based in there.
The QUANTiNO Twentyfive shown off specifically to celebrate nanoFlowCell's 25th anniversary as well as its expansion plan to the US. (Picture from: OtomotifSindoNews)
However, this does not necessarily discourage automotive manufacturers from all over the world from marketing their such kind of products in that country, while still making the US's automotive market to be their main targets. This is what is trying to do by NanoFlowcell Holdings, a London-based company which is said to be expanding to the United States by introducing its special eco-friendly vehicle called the nanoFlowcell QUANTiNO Twentyfive.
The nanoFlowCell QUANTiNO Twentyfive is sporty 2+2 car with removable roof, and is powered by electric motors attached to each wheel. (Picture from: Carscoops)
In which the prototype of this car had been discussed a few years ago, precisely in 2016; (If You wanna see the article, just click). As quoted of Carscoops, as well as for the brand's expansion purposed to the US market, the car is also to mark its 25th anniversary, that's why this special version of QUANTiNO's car is dubbed twentyfive. Furthermore, this sporty 2+2 car with removable roof is powered by electric motors attached to each wheel, and is capable of producing a combined power of around 320 hp.
The nanoFlowCell QUANTiNO Twentyfive interior featured with an elegant modern style, which is covered entirely in a combination of brown-black genuine leathers, and stainless trims. (Picture from: OtomotifSindoNews)
Uniquely, the electric car developed by nanoFlowcell does not use a battery system like many other manufacturers did. Instead, they applied the bi-ION technology by using a positively charged electrolyte and a negatively charged anolyte that meet in an ion-selective membrane to generate electricity. Well, to add it, of course, requires special refueling facility for a bi-ION nanoFlowcell solution.
The nanoFlowCell QUANTiNO Twentyfive is applied the bi-ION technology by using a positively charged electrolyte and a negatively charged anolyte that meet in an ion-selective membrane to generate electricity. (Picture from: Autoevolution)
As it was stated in the nanoFlowcell's press release that in the future besides building car factory for production of the QUANT E-models series, the company also intends to build a large-scale bi-ION® production facility, providing transportable renewable energy for fuelling nanoFlowcell applications.
Chief Executive and Chief Technology Officer of nanoFlowcell, Nunzio La Vecchia said that with the Reducing Inflation Act, the United States has made the largest investment in clean energy in US history, and the potential implications for renewable energy are far-reaching.
He further added that nanoFlowcell will not seek investment from the US government to expand its manufacturing facilities and infrastructure in the United States; if necessary the company will forge strategic partnerships to build and expand manufacturing and infrastructure, as well as integrate nanoFlowcell technology into all sectors of the economy. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NANOFLOWCELL | CARSCOOPS | AUTOEVOLUTION ]
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Here's the AI:RACE touted as the answer to Audi's future for sports vehicles and special racing-purposed ones

Future Sports EV As we know, this is one of the charming designs made by Audi was shown for the first time at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California at the end of 2019, which was then called the Audi PB18 e-tron concept, now changed as the Audi AI:RACE. Although it was still presented as a design and technical study concept, it was touted also as the answer to Audi's future for sports variants, even for special racing-purposed vehicles.
The Audi AI:RACE was touted also as the answer to Audi's future for sports variants, even for special racing-purposed vehicles. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
If we look at its appearance, the Audi AI:RACE carries a radical sports sedan style coupled with a touch of a wagon on the rear pillar. While from the front bonnet, as we can see that it consists of many flat lines on the hood, sharing a slight curve with the gentle curve of the front and rear fender spaces. The windscreen is so wide, and the inverted trapezoid-shaped airscoop is so wide. Furthermore, there's sharp indentations in the front bumper precisely in the front braking chamber featured with air vents for cooling. The front lip spoiler is also designed to be less extreme, but still functional, no longer equipped with a mechanical connection.
The Audi AI:RACE carries a radical sports sedan style coupled with a touch of a wagon on the rear pillar. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
As quoted from the official website of Audi, the Audi AI:RACE concept was developed and born in Malibu, and regarding its characteristics, Head of Audi design, Gael Buzyn said, "We offer an experience like driving the Audi R18 in the world of racing. We put space the ideal steering wheel in the middle of the cockpit. It is not only designed for circuits, but daily use is also taken into account, because there is still space for passengers on the left and right."
The Audi AI:RACE has a unique cockpit (consisting only of the steering wheel, instrument panels, accelerator and brake pedals) which able to shift flexibly to the right and left motorically. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
From this we can clearly see that the intent of the German manufacturer in designing the Audi AI:RACE is to meet the needs of two purposes, namely the track and the highway uses, through the cockpit (consisting only of the steering wheel, instrument panels, accelerator and brake pedals) which is uniquely, and anti-mainstream designed with its default driving position in the middle to reinforce Formula 1's racing DNA. However, the position can be flexibly changed motorically to the right and left.
The Audi AI:RACE's body is made from a mixture of aluminum, carbon and composite materials, so the end result is a sports car weighing just 1,550 kg. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Meanwhile, the body is made from a mixture of aluminum, carbon and composite materials, so the end result is a sports car weighing just 1,550 kg (including the innovative and lightweight battery pack). This concept car has dimensions of 4.53 meters long, 2 meters wide, 1.15 meters high, and a wheelbase of 2.7 meters, with compact overhangs. Furthermore, the pull of a flat line and a slight curve on the body is inspired by the traditional architecture of a mid-engine racing car, then the center of gravity is placed behind the driver's seat and in front of the rear axle, so that it is considered sufficient to provide a sensational driving experience.
As we can see on the front bonnet of the Audi AI:RACE, it consists of many flat lines on the hood, sharing a slight curve with the gentle curve of the front and rear fender spaces. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
The existence of a wagon style that seems to appear thick enough on the C pillar, which is also capable of producing a fairly large storage space of up to 470 liters (that's pretty good for a sportscar variant). Then those rear compartment can be used to store helmets, other racing equipment and 2 large suitcases. The air outlets on the rear diffuser have been raised as a functional feature borrowed from the motorsport racing style. The diffuser can be mechanically moved downwards to increase downforce, as is the rear spoiler, which can also be extended rearward for the same purpose.
The Audi AI:RACE is known to be driven by three electric motors, one at the front and two at the rear, all of that generates total power of 500 kW or 670 hp with a torque of 830 Nm. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
This Audi AI:RACE concept car is known to be driven by three electric motors, one at the front and two at the rear. The first motor provides a power boost of 150 kW to the front axle, while the other two motors generate around 350 kW of power to the rear axle. So that the total power generated is 500 kW or 670 hp with a torque of 830 Nm. It's not surprising then that this concept car is able to accelerate from rest to 100 kph in just over 2 seconds, only the speed that distinguishes it from the current LMP1 prototype.
Meanwhile, power is supplied from a liquid-cooled solid-state battery system having capacity of 95 kWh, which on full charge provides a range of over 500 kilometers (310.7 miles) in WLTP cycles. The German manufacturer says that the Audi AI:RACE has been designed for charging in a voltage of 800 volts. This means that the battery can be fully recharged in about 15 minutes. Besides that, it can charge via induction docking to the Audi Wireless Charging System which is placed on the garage floor. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUDI ]
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Monday, December 26, 2022

Hyundai in collaboration with Giorgetto Giugiaro to revive the 1974 lost concept car

Lost ONES Every automotive manufacturer must have a historic model that is often used as a source of inspiration for other models. But what happens if the historic model suddenly disappears? It turns out that one of South Korean automakers, Hyundai had experienced such an unfortunate incident, namely the loss of a concept car called the 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe (likely scrapped but possibly still sitting lost in a storage facility somewhere in Korea).
The 1974 Pony Coupe Concept was originally designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Hyundai, and known as the inspiration for many of the themes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV, and the spectacular fuel-cell ‘technology demonstrator’ Hyundai N Vision 74. (Picture from: Otomotif)
In a release, the South Korean manufacturer said that the 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept was one of the inspirations for the electric-powered Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai N Vision 74 hydrogen-powered vehicles. 
The 1974 Pony Coupe Concept was served as the precursor to the Pony production version lineups, but later it lost likely scrapped but possibly still sitting lost in a storage facility somewhere in Korea. (Picture from: Car&Driver)
Apparently, Hyundai was curious about its concept car, and in 2021, the South Korean automaker even tried to restore and modify the Pony Concept into an electric vehicle ones. Now they are again planning to revive this inspiring concept car that had disappeared. 
The Hyundai Pony Coupe or formerly called the Asso Di Fiori (meaning Ace of Clubs in Italian) while sat on display at the Italdesign stand at the 1974 Turin Auto Show. (Picture from: Car&Driver)
As quoted of Carscoops, the inspirational concept car was penned by one of the famous Italian auto designers, Giorgetto Giugiaro for Hyundai, and this concept served as the precursor to the Pony production version lineups was sold from 1975 to 1990. At the time, Hyundai hopes to sell the Pony Coupe in North America and Europe. If you take look closer, Giugiaro seem took inspiration for the Pony Coupe Concept from his other i
While researching the history of the Pony Coupe concept, Hyundai discovered a single image of a different car sitting on a storage pallet. (Picture from: Car&Driver)
conic works, namely the DeLorean DMC 12. Unfortunately the project had to stop in 1981.
As quoted of Motor1, for the purpose of reviving this inspiring concept car, then Hyundai collaborated with an Italian design company GFG Style in which Giorgetto Giugiaro is one of the company founders along with his son Fabrizio.
Beneath its hastily applied Hyundai branding, the Pony Coupe was sleek and stylish but bore few obvious similarities to its four-door sibling. (Picture from: Otomotif)
Even though the designer is 84 years old now, he is still actively working in the automotive world together with the design company. As a result, Hyundai and GFG Style have agreed to redesign and rebuild this important inspirational concept car, while those rebuilt concept car will be shown in spring 2023.
The Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept seem took inspiration another iconic works of Giorgetto Giugiaro, namely the DeLorean DMC 12. (Picture from: Otomotif)
Sang Yup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Motor's Global Design Center, said that the Pony Coupe Concept will be rebuilt based on the company's design philosophy, namely 'shaping the future with heritage'.
The Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept will be rebuilt based on the company's design philosophy, namely 'shaping the future with heritage'. (Picture from: Car&Driver)
Giorgetto Giugiaro later commented on his company collaboration with Hyundai regarding the plan to remake the concept car nostalgically, "I designed the Hyundai Pony when I was a young designer early in my career. I feel very proud that I am responsible for creating vehicles for a company and country that will enter the highly competitive global market."
Then he further added that now he is extremely honored when Hyundai asked him to rebuild the Pony Coupe Concept for posterity and as a celebration of the brand's legacy. *** [ EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HYUNDAI | CARANDDRIVER | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1 ]
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Sunday, December 25, 2022

Bertone came back by launching the GB110 supercar fueled by plastic waste

New Beast Who doesn't know Bertone, one of the oldest and respected Italian coachbuilder companies which has been famous for its various phenomenal works that's milling around the automotive world such as the Alfa Romeo BAT, Lamborghini Countach, Alfa Romeo Montreal, Lancia Stratos HF, and others.
The Bertone GB110 is uniquely built for elevated performance, brought to life through intelligent ergonomics and a sleek, Italian-designed exterior. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
As we all know, this famous Italian coachbuilder was hit by a number of unsolved, complicated problems, led to its bankruptcy back in 2014. As quoted of Wikipedia, during its defunc periods, Bertone was acquired by an architect and retained by some of his former employees, which continued as a small Milan-based external design office named Bertone Design focused more on industrial and architecture designs.
The Bertone GB110 is expected to use the same platform as the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan due to its similarity appearances. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Now, it seems that the Italian coachbuilder is trying to rise again to take part in the automotive world by launching a new supercar named the Bertone GB110 which is reportedly an amalgamation of the previous model considering that this model inspired by the company designs of the 1950s and 1970s.
The Bertone GB110 is an amalgamation of the previous model considering that this model inspired by the company designs of the 1950s and 1970s. (Picture from: Bertone)
Such in keeping with Bertone’s rich automotive legacy, the Bertone GB110 continues to pave the way for world-class standards. Mauro and Jean-Franck Ricci have harnessed 38 years of combined experience in engineering and automotive (working with over 22,000 engineers) to merge Bertone’s invaluable design heritage with high-performance automotive engineering.
The Bertone GB110 exudes the quintessence of Italian class and style, from its remarkable body through to its comfortable, refined interior. (Picture from: MestMotor)
Although not yet confirmed, this Bertone-made supercar is expected to use the same platform as the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan due to its similarity appearances. While other exterior designs are rumored to take inspiration from the classic Bertones of the 1970s. Meanwhile, the supercar cabin offers a digital instrument cluster coupled with a combination of several physical controls. In addition, there is also a digital screen on the passenger side that displays a number of gauges.
The Bertone GB110's cabin offers a digital instrument cluster coupled with a combination of several physical controls. (Picture from: Bertone)
It's not yet known what the mid-mounted drivetrain might be look like, but Bertone says it will use ones made by a German manufacturer, which is capable to produce power of 1,100 hp and 1,100 Nm of torque then transfered through a seven-speed manual transmission system to drive all-wheels.
The Bertone GB110 is the world’s first hypercar that will be able to use fuel made out of plastic waste. (Picture from: Bertone)
Uniquely, this Bertone-made supercar that looks beautiful with a pair of butterfly-styled doors does not use conventional fuels, instead synthetic fuels made of plastic waste. For this reason, Bertone collaborated with Select Fuel, which has the technology to convert recycled polycarbonate compounds into renewable fuels.
To achieve this, Bertone is partnering with Select Fuel, a company that has developed a patented technology to convert polycarbonate materials into renewable fuel. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
In terms of performance, Bertone claims this supercar can accelerate from still to 100 kph in 2.8 seconds, while 0-200 kph in 6.8 seconds, and 0-300 kph in 14 seconds. What's more, the Bertone GB110 is also claimed capable to be driven up to a top speed of 380 kph.
Furthermore, this Bertone-made supercar reportedly will be produced in limited numbers, namely only 33 units and will be sent to consumers starting in 2024, in the spring to be precise. Until this article was published, it was not known exactly how much the selling price of this luxurious supercar would be. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BERTONE | CARSCOOPS | AUTOBLOG | WIKIPEDIA ]
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Saturday, December 24, 2022

Here's the Profilée, the hidden chapter of Bugatti Chiron-based variant

~ONE Off~ After a few days ago appearing into several teasers, finally Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. reveals the figure of its newest supercar which is said to be built based on the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport and named the Bugatti Chiron Profilée. The Molsheim-based manufacturer further says that the car is being built as a single piece as a less radical interpretation of the Pur Sport version which also features a special fixed rear wing.
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé, originally planned to be positioned between the Chiron Sport and Chiron Pur Sport, unfortunately the company never made it into production. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's)
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée was one of the last cars to sport the French marque's iconic W16 engine, although the recently revealed on August, 2022, the Mistral roadster also uses the same type of engine with a total power output of around 1,600 bhp. By using those kind of engine, the Chiron Profilée capable to accelerate from zero to 100 kph in just 2.3 seconds and run up to top speed of 380 kph.
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé is the optimum combination of agility, performance and elegance.. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's)
Originally the unique Profilée coupé was created as an experiment to see if the sharp aspects of the Pur Sport variant could be integrated into such a car that prioritizes comfort.
In later developments the Profilée incorporated several aspects of the Pur Sport, such as shorter gear ratios for faster acceleration, a more aggressively tuned chassis including changes to chamber angle and a stiffer suspension for better handling compared to its donor car.
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé is powered by the French marque's iconic W16 engine coupled with a revised transmission with the gear ratios shortened. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's)
However, the Profilée coupé also comes with a number of unique features, including a fixed rear wing which it uses to increase rear downforce and to extract hot air out of the engine bay.
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé's cabin gets Bugatti's first woven leather finishes applied to the dashboard, door panels and center console, coupled with Argent Atlantique color finishes also to add even more exclusivity. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's)
Meanwile inside, the car gets Bugatti's first woven leather finishes applied to the dashboard, door panels and center console, coupled with Argent Atlantique color finishes also to add even more exclusivity to the Profilée coupé. Then at the bottom of the car is made of carbon fiber material.
Originally the unique Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé was created as an experiment to see if the sharp aspects of the Pur Sport variant could be integrated into such a car that prioritizes comfort. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's)
"We know what we make is too beautiful to hide," said Chairman of Bugatti, Christophe Piochon. He further called the Profilée coupé as "a true Bugatti and a unique collectible piece of automotive history."
The plan, the Profilée coupé would be auctioned off in Paris by RM Sotheby's on February 1st, 2022, where a portion of the proceeds will go to charity. Well, now you had found the role of the famous auction house in this Bugatti car. How about its prices when later the car sold at the auction? Can anyone guess it?😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BUGATTI | RM SOTHEBY'S ]
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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Bugatti ready to reveal its one-off Chiron-based model never produced before

Wait&See Of the many automotive creations made and produced by the French car manufacturer Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. this day, it turns out that there are several models was developed in secrecy so that not many people know about them. Some a kind of such models had discussed in 2020 following the Bugatti La Voiture Noire and Bugatti Divo were launched, namely the 2008 Bugatti Veyron Barchetta Concept, 2015 Bugatti Atlantic Concept, and 2018 Bugatti W16 Coupe Rembrandt.
The mysterious model that will be launched by Bugatti soon reportedly built based on Bugatti Chiron which was first released in 2016. (Picture from: Bugatti)
Recently this French automotive brand hit the world's automotive again via social media with a teaser of a vehicle model that had never been produced before, and called as an automotive solitaire. And in the teaser image shared by Bugatti, where you can see the figure of a vehicle covered in black cloth with a predominantly black background, so very little is on display only the rear and side profiles of the car are visible, as if to show how mysterious the car is.
The mysterious model was hidden behind black cloth cover and perfectly hides all style changes done by Bugatti. (Picture from: Carscoops)
From the folds of the black cloth attached to the side of the car, as we can clearly see the C-shaped Bugatti signature line. Meanwhile the truncated rear of the car is also reminiscent to the Chiron models, but this one seems to have some sort of wing or hanging off spoiler at the back. That's all clearly adds to this car mystery.

It's not surprising then that many suspect that this mysterious vehicle would be based on the Bugatti Chiron. This is further strengthened by the existence of the hashtag #BUGATTI #CHIRONProfilée with a link directly to the page for the Chiron model and its derivatives on the official website of the manufacturer based in Molshiem, France.
There are no other details such the front of the Chiron-based model that's very neat hidden behind the black cloth then enhanced with a background dominated by black as well. In other words, those black cloth cover hides another style changes done by Bugatti on this mysterious vehicle. But then as quoted of TheSupercarBlog, the new one-off Bugatti will essentially be a Chiron Pur Sport without the massive rear spoiler, and possibly named the Bugatti Chiron Profilée.

As quoted of Motor1, reportedly in this weeks (December 21, 2022) Bugatti will soon debut its mysterious model in collaboration with RM Sotheby's. It is unclear whether the Molsheim-based automaker plans to immediately auction the car or even there's no info why those famous auction house is involved with the model. Furthermore, the company which had acquired by the Croatian automaker, Rimac has mapped the next chapter, with a new hypercar in development.
According to the company's CEO, Mate Rimac, this new model will come with an "truly crazy" internal combustion engine and will not have a relationship with Chiron or Rimac Nevera. However, the French automaker will not reveal it until one day next year, with the possibility of being sold in 2025 when wrapping the first delivery of the Mistral and Bolide models, the last model produced is based on the Chiron

Well, for those of you who are curious, fortunately there is no need to wait long to see what the shape of the car actually looks like. All we can do is wait and see. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BUGATTI | IDMOTOR1 | CARSCOOPS | THESUPERCARBLOG ]
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

One of the Dutch's most luxurious supercars

eXotic ONES As one of the European countries that also has a strong connection with the automotive world, it turns out that the Netherlands also has a number of exotic car brands that really attract the attention of world automotive enthusiasts. And one of them is Spyker Cars which is a high-class sports car maker founded in 1880 by two Dutch brothers, Hendrik Jan and Jacobus Spijker, who are blacksmiths by profession.
The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB is a mid-engined two-seater luxury sportscar and built by Spyker cars during 2001 to 2009. (Picture from: Tuningblog.eu)
And the Dutch automaker company has been making supercars that blended in such a way became a vehicle that has a great performance with the maximum luxury touch. This is clearly seen in a supercar made by Almere-based automaker that caught our attention, the Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB, while surfing on Youtube channel recently.
The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB is powered by an Audi-made 4.2 liter V8 engine with 395 hp, and torque of 480 Nm at 7,200 rpm. (Picture from: GoMotors.net)
As quoted of Wikipedia, the Dutch automaker started production of the Spyker C8 sports car series since 2000 under the name Spyker Spyder, which takes visual cues from the 1999 Spyker Silvestris V8 concept car but with much changed proportions. Well, for the Spyker C8 Laviolette is the second production sports car, and was first introduced to the public in the Amsterdam Auto Show 2001, meanwhile the name 'Laviolette' is a reference to Belgian engineer Joseph Valentin Laviolette, who helped develop several Spyker race cars in the early 1900s.
The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB's maximum acceleration from 0-100 kph only takes about 4.5 seconds, and capable to speed up to 300 kph. (Picture from: Tuningblog.eu)
The Spyker C8 Laviolette was included into the Spyker's first generation sportscar, is produced from 2001 to 2009, and produced in limited number of 55 units only, by using the same engine as the other Spyker C8 models, namely an Audi-made 4.2 liter V8 engine with 395 hp, and torque of 480 Nm at 7,200 rpm. The supercar maximum acceleration from 0-100 kph only takes about 4.5 seconds, and capable to speed up to 300 kph. As for the transmission, the automaker offers two options ie automatic and manual, both are powered by a six-speed transmission system.
All layers of the Dutch Royal Tanneries Hulshof genuine leather contribute to make comfort in the Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB's cabin. (Picture from: Supercars.net)
As You can see, the Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB is a mid-engined two-seater luxury sports car featuring a short wheelbase. The wheelbase alone makes it stand out among other designs from the brand name. It also has a very distinctive design of lightweight aluminum on the body and an engineering package that is uncompromising. As you might expect from a luxurious supercar such this, its interior was hand made by using only the very best of bespoke materials to create a true high classed style.
The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB featured with a fixed glass canopy and an integrated roof air intake to replace a retractable soft top roof of the previous Spyder model. (Picture from: Supercars.net)
It was amazing, while You entering its interior also presented therein luxury. All layers of the Dutch Royal Tanneries Hulshof genuine leather contribute to make comfort in the supercar's cabin coupled with safety riding systems such as airbags are not only available for the driver but also the passengers. The dashboard finish and instrument gauges are a treat for the eyes and are exceptionally satisfying to the touch. The exquisitely detailed toggle switches provide visual clues to the racing heritage of this Spyker, while a dashboard designed by the renowned watchmaker Chronoswiss may be ordered as an option.
The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB's dashboard finish and instrument gauges are a treat for the eyes and are exceptionally satisfying to the touch. (Picture from: GoMotors.net)
Besides that, this is the first C8 Coupe, which replaces the Spyder's retractable soft top roof with a fixed glass canopy and an integrated roof air intake. During the production period of the Spyker C8 Laviolette which lasted until 2012, it was noted that there were several other variants such as Laviolette LWB (2008–2012), Laviolette LM85 (2009–2012), and Laviolette GT2-R (2008–2010) race cars.
Meanwhile, do any of you know what price range the C8 Laviolette at this time? We hope you willing to share the info with us here. And what is certain is that the price would not be cheap considering the luxury and sophistication offered by this Dutch supercar, estimation more than seven digits in American dollars. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPYKER CARS | AUTOGESPOT.NL | MYCARSPECS | WIKIPEDIA | SUPERCARS.NET ]
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