New Concept In major trade show such as the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2022 which took place in Las Vegas, United States some time ago, of course, many industry players attend and present their latest products.
The Cadillac InnerSpace concept car is the third of the 'Space' concept car series under development after the PersonalSpace and SocialSpace concepts revealed at the CES event last year. (Picture from: OtoDriver)
Likewise with General Motors (GM) revealed many things through its virtual conference at those events. One of the highlights is a concept car called InnerSpace is presented using Cadillac's badge as one of the luxury auto marque under the auspices of GM.
The Cadillac InnerSpace concept car has a spacious and comfortable cabin for two people and implies a
relaxed impression with a sofa model, complete with pillows and plus a
large digital screen in front of it. (Picture from: HiTechGlitz)
As is well known that Cadillac previously did have a "Space" concept series under development. As revealed at last year's CES event with the PersonalSpace and the SocialSpace. So the InnerSpace concept car revealed this time is the third of the "Space" concept.
As the name suggests, InnerSpace is all about creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere that is also luxurious. This concept car has a spacious and comfortable cabin for two people and implies a relaxed impression with a sofa model, complete with pillows and plus a large digital screen in front of it.
As the name suggests, InnerSpace is all about creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere that is also luxurious.. (Picture from: HiTechGlitz)
As quoted from Motor1, the American manufacturer built the InnerSpace concept as a fully autonomous car that allows users to interact with the outside world through existing digital connectivity using Artificial Intelligence (AI) software as personalization.
The Cadillac InnerSpace concept car is made as a fully autonomous car that allows users to interact with the outside world through existing digital connectivity using Artificial Intelligence (AI) software as personalization. (Picture from: OtoDriver)
It is also mentioned that AI technology allows the car passengers to interact with various car functions through a large panoramic LED screen. Those screens offer everything from augmented reality to entertainment, suc as watching movies or playing video games.
By using such AI technology, the car passengers allows to interact with various car functions through a large panoramic LED screen. (Picture from: OtoDriver)
“Electrification and autonomous driving will fundamentally change the role of vehicles and the experiences customers have with them,” said Bryan Nesbitt, the Executive Director of the GM' Global Advanced Design, and Global Architecture Studio.
"We are exploring where this is going with these innovative concepts. Envisioning mobility as a health advocate, giving customers the ultimate in luxury, more personal time than taking it," he continued.
The Cadillac InnerSpace concept car has a lot of openings ranging from the front, sides up to the roof, so it really allows passengers to see outside while the car is moving.(Picture from: HiTechGlitz)
And while there's no information about its engine or battery capacity, Cadillac says it has GM's Ultium platform and a wireless energy management system in which the battery modules are spread out throughout the concept vehicle, allowing for maximized interior space.
For now on, we couldn't expect much to get this kind of car in the Cadillac production line, because this car is limited to showing the vision of the GM flagship regarding their concept in the future. However estimated that there are several aspects of the InnerSpace that will become elements in the upcoming Cadillac cars. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CADILLAC | MOTORTREND | ID.MOTOR1 ]
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Next EV As is well known, one of Japanese electronics giants, Sony has launched its sedan genre prototype electric-powered vehicle called the Sony Vision-S at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 event which took place in Las Vegas, United States.
The Sony's 2nd EV prototype called Vision-S 02 is debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 which took place in Las Vegas, United States. (Picture from: LatestCarNews)
It turns out that it doesn't just stop there, in the early year of (2022) the Japanese company continued its experiments and again presented the figure of the latest electric-powered vehicle named the Sony Vision-S 02 which carried the style of 7-seats SUV. Like the predecessor, the newest Sony SUV prototype was also debuted at same event on this year which started on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
The
Sony Vision-S 02 is able to drive autonomously, and the Japanese company claimed the car's autonomous capability is reach the Level-2. (Picture from: PaulTan.org)
As quoted of Paultan, the electric car is called the Sony Vision-S 02 due to it has a similar design to its predecessor, the Sony Vision-S and the only difference is its size, which is now much larger to accommodate a larger capacity (ie 7-seats).
Furthermore, the big difference does not only occur on the exterior, the Sony's SUV prototype is now equipped with a more sophisticated dashboard design that has three touch screens in the middle and two additional screens that function as rearview mirrors to display road conditions on the right or left, and also the rear of the car.
Inside the Sony Vision-S 02 cabin is now equipped with a more sophisticated dashboard design that has three touch screens. (Picture from: PaulTan.org)
Then there is also a panoramic glass-roof that stretches from the front to the back of the car. As a result, the interior of this car looks more spacious because it seems as if it's naturely openned. Sony is also trying to bring advanced technology into the electric-powered car. For example, Sony providing an advanced audio system namely Sony 360 Reality Audio, so by the feature the passengers of the car can access music and movie streaming on the Bravia Core services.
Like its sedan predecessor, the Sony Vision-S 02's passengers can also play the PlayStation remotely. Even if the PlayStation console is left at home, car owners can play it from inside the car. The most recent feature is the installation of a special camera that detects faces in the car. The camera allows the driver and passenger to perform voice commands and special gestures to access various features in the car.
Then there is also a panoramic glass-roof that stretches from the front to the back and made the car's cabin looks more spacious because it seems as if it's naturely openned. (Picture from: PaulTan.org)
Thanks to the camera, the car can also activate the memory of driving settings that are usually done by the driver. Starting from the height of the steering wheel, your favorite driving mode to the most frequently selected entertainment options. Sony also claims this car can run autonomously, the car's autonomous capability is claimed to reach Level 2. This is obtained thanks to the installation of 40 sensor points throughout the car body. Including the camera and LIDAR on the front of the car.
Although Sony could be said success in making these 2 electric-powered vehicle prototypes (a sedan and suv), but still makes many people wonder why those cars were just displayed? Meanwhile at the CES 2022, Sony only gave a quite simple answer.
This time the Japanese electronic giant answered the company would create a special division namely Sony Mobility Inc., in preparation for entering the electric-powered car business which has been growing in recent times. So might be in the future those two or another Sony-made cars can be bought and owned by the public. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PAULTAN | LATESTCARNEWS ]
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The Rarest Back to the 1990s when the automotive world known to spill a lot of exotic four-wheeled vehicle models. And among the many exclusive car models produced at that time, there was a special commissioning vehicles for the Sultan of Brunei. Today, despites many years have passed by, the Sultan of Brunei's car collection still remains an interesting legend to talk about.
This is one-of-a-kind Ferrari FX outside Brunei (in pictured the car no. 4) was purchased by Dick Marconi, and now sat on display at his automotive museum in Southern California. (Picture from: Supercars)
And reportedly the Sultan of Brunei has more than 5,000 (some says 7,000) custom-made cars under various well-known brands like Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Jaguar, Aston Martin, etc. And it could be said that no luxury brand was absence in the garages of the Royal Family of Brunei garages, all hidden in the luxuriant South-East Asian forest.
The Ferrari FX is a limited car model specially built by Pininfarina based of Ferrari Testarossa as many as 7 units for the Sultan of Brunei in the 1995. (Picture from: WikiCars)
Especially for exclusive vehicles that wore the Prancing Horse badge that was built commissioned for the Sultan of Brunei, we're noticed, there are several models that not widely known by the public to date, such as the Ferrari F50 Bolide, Ferrari Mythos, and Ferrari F90 Speciale.
The Ferrari FX (in pictured the car no. 4) has the new body made of aluminum and, where possible, carbon fibre was used for panels such as the hood, doors and wheel wells. (Picture from: Supercars)
Another Ferrari car model which is also not widely known by world automotive enthusiasts specially made for the Sultan of Brunei back in the 1995. At the time, the Sultan of Brunei commissioned the well-known legendary Italian coachbuilder company Pininfarina to design seven one-of-a-kind Ferrari models called the Ferrari FX.
The Ferrari FX (in pictured the car no. 4) is lushly appointed with a sweeping two-tone interior and focuses on the red and green paddles that sit behind the Momo steering wheel. (Picture from: Supercars)
Like most Ferrari car models that were built commissioned for the Royal Family of Brunei at that time, the exclusive car built by Pininfarina in the 1995 also based on the foundations of the production cars of the date to support newer and sometimes better bodies, interiors and drive trains.
The Ferrari FX (in pictured the car no. 4) had a tuned engine coupled with seven speed, electro-hydraulic gearbox complete with manual clutch adjustments located on the center console developed by the Williams F1 team. (Picture from: Supercars)
As quoted of Supercars, the Ferrari FX is a limited series of cars based on the Ferrari Testarossa. The project (and the cars as well) once had shown by Sergio Pininfarina to Gianni Agnelli (CEO of Fiat) who commented; lucky to have such clients.
The Ferrari FX (in pictured the car no. 4) has specifically converging unusual lines at the back, but look more flowing and balanced compared to the chunky F512. (Picture from: Supercars)
The car had a tuned engine coupled with seven speed, electro-hydraulic gearbox complete with manual clutch adjustments located on the center console developed by the Williams F1 team, it's said able to make the car run up to top speed of 300 kph. Wow!
Each car started life at the Pininfarina's assembling lines has the new body was fitted to the Ferrari Testarossa 512 superstructure. It was fabricated out of aluminum and, where possible, carbon fibre was used for panels such as the hood, doors and wheel wells. To accommodate the revised rear end, a new exhaust was manufactured which now leads us to believe the engine itself may have been upgraded. Even if the engine is stock, the lighter body and transmission have to offer much better performance.
To accommodate the revised rear end of the Ferrari FX (in pictured the car no. 4), a new exhaust was manufactured which now leads us to believe the engine itself may have been upgraded. (Picture from: Supercars)
Although at the time, the Pininfarina's styling isn't the most photogenic from the front, but good proportions and a particularly pleasing rear end save the design. Specifically, converging lines at the back are unusual ones, but look more flowing and balanced compared to the chunky F512. A distinct rear hood with Plexiglass rear window is unlike any Pininfarina-made car ever, having small port holes that reveal its flat-12 drive train below. Curiously, there is a unique engine crown that has the only the FX script ever found on this car.
A distinct rear hood of the Ferrari FX (in pictured the car no. 4) with Plexiglass rear window is unlike any Pininfarina-made car ever, having small port holes that reveal its flat-12 drive train below. (Picture from: Supercars)
Inside, the FX is lushly appointed with a sweeping two-tone interior and focuses on the red and green paddles that sit behind the Momo steering wheel. Other interesting details include an emergency shut-off button, aluminum door handles, a transmission control panel between the two seats and a plaque which calls out the 'unique pininfarina design for the Royal Family of Brunei'. The FX's feature is left untouched, and still includes its classic Sony tape player, one fit for a billionaire.
For the reason we did not know, the Sultan stopped his influx of cars and anything else expensive when the fourth car from the seven cars built was still being in the finishing process at the Williams. The dark blue colored car with the chassis no. 103396, was then purchased by an American supercar enthusiasts Dick Marconi to be one of his car colections on display at his automotive museum in Southern California.
And this is one-of-a-kind Ferrari FX outside Brunei, as well as become an evidence of its existence in the world (since the beginning of the FX model is the secret project and not included in the recognized model ever made by Ferrari and even Pininfarina). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MARCONI MUSEUM | SUPERCARS.NET ]
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Killer Orca Have you ever heard of a supercar that carries the unique name of Orca? The car name unique isn't? Although it actually has nothing to do in terms of shape or anything with the toothed whale from the dolphin family that lives in the ocean or known as the Killer Whale with the Latin name of Orcinus Orca.
The Orca C113 is the first variant of the Orca 113 platform and made by the Liechtenstein-based automaker called Orca Engineering. (Picture from: ClassicDriver)
Its intentions are clearly apparent wanna be a merciless monster in term of performance. Those unique-named supercar produced by the Liechtenstein-based automaker called Orca Engineering. The company founded in the 2003 by René Beck and his son Ralph in Zurich of Switzerland, then the company moved to Ebenholz, Liechtenstein.
The Orca C113's body consists of ten large pieces screwed into the structure. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
It seems the company wanna shared the aspirations or even taken inspirations of those gigantic ocean creatures namesake, ie uncompromising performance in its own environment when it building the first supercar platform which has the full name of the Orca 113 that's consisted of three variants. As the first variant, the Orca C113 also features with Lamborghini-like scissor doors was launched for the first time at one of the world's leading automotive exhibitions, Geneva Motor Show 2003.
The Orca C113 also features with Lamborghini-like scissor doors was launched for the first time at one of the world's leading automotive exhibitions, Geneva Motor Show 2003. (Picture from: Mad4Wheels)
As qouted of Classicdriver, the
car's nomenclature is derived from "C" for coupé, "1" designating that
it’s the first model, and "13" for good luck, it being Beck’s personal
lucky number. The next variant is the Orca R113 or a roadster-styled car, the last one being the highest variant is the Orca SC7, as we could be guessed from the car's nomenclature is derived from "SC" for supercar, and "7" designating of it made only 7 units.
The Orca C113 is powered by a MTM-optimised twin turbo 4.2 V8 Audi engine capable spew out power of 650 horsepower, and 664 lb-ft of torque. (Picture from: SeriousWheels)
The Orca's supercar platform is constructed from lightweight materials including aluminium, magnesium and titanium, and has carbon-kevlar body panels with total weight is around 850 kg. And for its suspention is handled by double wishbones at front and the rear with coil springs and alloy uprights.
The Orca SC7 variant while sat on display at the 2005 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: UltimateCarPage)
All suspension parts are made of aluminum by CNC machining and are covered with a layer of carbon fiber. Ventilated and cross-drilled carbon composite brakes on all four corners are grabbed by eight-piston brake calipers.
The Orca SC7 known as the highest variant of the Orca 113 platform and is made only 2 units of the initially company's plan 7 units. (Picture from: UltimateCarPage)
As for the drivetrain, the Orca C113 is powered by a MTM-optimised twin turbo 4.2 V8 Audi engine capable spew out power of 650 horsepower, and 664 lb-ft of torque, and claimed to be made the car run to top speed of 224 mph (360.5 kph).
Initially, the company intends to produce around 10-15 hand-build cars a year with a total production of 198 units in all three variants. Unfortunately, the car project shut down in 2007, due to lack of investors and buyer, with only 7 units were ever produced, 3 units of the C113, 2 R113s, and 2 SC7s.
The Beck LM800 is designed to be extremely light with a weight of 1,984 lbs and incredibly aerodynamic. (Picture from: Supercars)
After all the projects on the Orca 113 car platform stopped, it turned out that the company owner still had not given up on continuing to build supercars, it then continued by launching another model named Beck LM 800 in 2007. The car is designed to be extremely light with a weight of 1,984 lbs and incredibly aerodynamic.
The Beck LM800 is powered by a 4.2-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine with 650
horsepower and estimated has an acceleration from zero to 60 mph in
only 3-seconds. (Picture from: VistaPointe)
THE ONE & ONLY - When you think of cars with W16 engines, names like Bugatti Veyron or Chiron often come to mind. However, before these Bugatti legends, there was another remarkable car with a W16 engine—an Audi concept known as the Audi Rosemeyer. Unveiled to the public at the Autostadt Building in Wolfsburg, Germany, on June 1, 2000, the Audi Rosemeyer was a significant creation.
The Audi Rosemeyer concept car was created to pay tribute to the Auto Union Silver Arrows (German: Silberpfeil), driven by the legendary German racer, Bernd Rosemeyer. (Picture from: Audi)
The Audi Rosemeyer wasn't a prototype ready for production. Audi made it clear that this concept car was not intended for mass production but as a tribute to the Auto Union Silver Arrows, driven by the famous German racer Bernd Rosemeyer.
Besides the grille of the Rosemeyer resembles that of the Silver Arrows, a nod to its historical inspiration, the car's name, Rosemeyer, honors the legendary racer Bernd Rosemeyer, showcasing Audi's respect and admiration.
The 2000 Audi Rosemeyer concept was showcased alongside its ancestor, the Auto Union 'Silberpfeil' racing car.(Picture from: GridOto)
At first glance, the Rosemeyer concept might remind you of the Bugatti Veyron. This is due to its similar grille design, which closely mirrors the iconic Bugatti grille.
The 2000 Audi Rosemeyer is powered by a large displacement, mid-mounted W16 engine, which develops 700 hp and featuring Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. (Picture from: Wikipedia)
The design lines of the Audi Rosemeyer also bear some resemblance to the Veyron. However, the Rosemeyer stands out with its unique rims and five rounded headlights. Observers might notice that the front of the Audi Rosemeyer appears to have an anxious and sad expression, despite its powerful nature.
The Audi Rosemeyer Concept was presented exclusively in a typical aluminum color, without any other colors on the body, to pay tribute to its ancestor, the Auto Union 'Silberpfeil' racing car.(Picture from: Wikipedia)
Under the hood, the Audi Rosemeyer boasts an 8-liter naturally aspirated W16 engine, producing a staggering 710 horsepower and 760 Nm of torque. This engine, which later found its way into the Bugatti Chiron after several modifications, channels its immense power to all four wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The interior of the Audi Rosemeyer harmoniously blends retro and modern design elements, featuring materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum, which are hallmarks of the 1930s racing car style.(Picture from: Supercars)
The Audi Rosemeyer concept car could reach a top speed of 350 kph. Despite its impressive performance, the Rosemeyer was never meant for production. Audi built this concept car to commemorate the legendary Silver Arrows rather than to create a new supercar.
There is something unique about the Audi Rosemeyer: it has no rearview mirrors. Instead, it features two cameras located on the roof, which provide a view of the surroundings through a monitor screen inside the cabin.(Picture from: Carthrottle)
The Audi Rosemeyer concept car, with its design and incredible performance, serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and bravery of an era that pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering. This remarkable tribute car continues to inspire car enthusiasts and engineers, reminding us of a time when the pursuit of speed knew no bounds.
Design similarities between the Audi Rosemeyer concept (above) and the Bugatti Veyron (below). (Picture from: GridOto)
For those curious about its appearance, a video showcasing the Audi Rosemeyer offers a closer look.
The car's design and engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts, reflecting a blend of historical homage and futuristic vision. The Audi Rosemeyer remains a fascinating chapter in the history of automotive innovation, celebrated for its unique blend of design and power.. *** [EKA [100122] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUDI | IDMOTOR1 | THEGOLDENERA | CARTHROTTLE | SUPERCARS.NET | WIKIPEDIA ]
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~Brutal Performance~ There is no doubt that Ferrari, an Italian premium car marque, is well known for its automotive premium quality products, most of which have fierce performance both on the circuit and on the road as well. Even though it's considered to be fast and brutal, sometimes everything is not a guarantee to be able to join the race, as we can see this to the following racing car;
There is no doubt that the Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione were outrageous
wheeled monsters, with sublimely ridiculous quantities of power in
ultra-light bodies. (Picture from: Supercars)
As we also know that the appearance of the Ferrari 288 GTO back in the 1980s was intended to fulfill the racing desire of the Maranello-based premium car manufacturer in the Group-B of the World Rally Championship series, where one of the homologation requirements is that the participants have produced at least 200 units road-legal version cars.
The Prancing Horse manufacturer prepared 6 units of the Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione racing car to race in the Group-B of the World Rally Championship series. (Picture from: ClassicDriver)
Well, that's why the car has the name GTO which consists of the abbreviation 'GT' for 'Gran Turismo', while the letter 'O' is 'Omologata' (Italian for homologation). Ferrari 288 GTO (Type F114) is one of the homologation car model ranging built from 1984 to 1987 and only 272 units ever made during its production periods.
Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione built based on the tubular steel frame construction, aluminum floor and carbon fiber body panels keep the dry weight down to around 940 kg. (Picture from: ClassicDriver)
So what does the racing car look like? At that time the Prancing Horse manufacturer prepared 6 units of the Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione racing car. When viewed from the front, the appearance of the race car looks simple, aerodynamic, not inspiring enough, but after walking to the rear suddenly everything changes drastically.
Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione built based on the tubular steel frame construction, aluminum floor and carbon fiber body panels keep the dry weight down to around 940 kg. (Picture from: ClassicDriver)
When the entire rear of the body hinged so far along the roof is lifted up, and it's clear to see nestling beneath is the 2,855 cc V8 engine, force-fed by twin IHI turbochargers said to put out over 659 HP at 7,800 rpm. That's a lot of horsepower (and lots of rev), and considering the tubular steel frame construction, aluminum floor and carbon fiber body panels keep the dry weight down to around 940 kg.
Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione is powered by the 2,855 cc V8 engine, force-fed by twin IHI turbochargers said to put out over 659 HP at 7,800 rpm. (Picture from: ClassicDriver)
You can imagine with that much power kicking and pounding on such a light weight car, it would make everything you see move very fast and indeed insane fast. There is no doubt that the Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione were outrageous wheeled monsters, with sublimely ridiculous quantities of power in ultra-light bodies.
Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione was one of the most aerodynamic cars of its time, featuring a shovel nose, air vents, front canards and a massive rear wing. (Picture from: ClassicDriver)
Overall, aside of all its brutality, Evoluzione is quite beautiful. It was one of the most aerodynamic cars of its time, featuring a shovel nose, air vents, front canards and a massive rear wing. But when everything was ready, a tragedy dashed all hopes of the Prancing Horse manufacturer brought the 288 Evoluzione to race in the Group-B.
Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione was one of the most aerodynamic cars of its time, featuring a shovel nose, air vents, front canards and a massive rear wing. (Picture from: ClassicDriver)
At that time the racing world was in deep mourning as it witnessed the tragic deaths of 600 bhp-plus 4WD Group B rally monsters. It culminated when in May 1986, the heroic Henri Toivonen and his co-driver joined the list of fatalities while competing in the 1986 Tour de Corsica, the industry decided that is enough, and it sounded the death knell for Group B racing as well.😲
It left the six examples of the Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione that had never turned its wheels in competition and just parked on the Maranello's test track. So what happens to them next, when their racing goals evaporated? While these have all survived, they are scattered in collections around the world, one of these six Ferrari 288 Evoluzione is displayed at Ferrari’s Museum in Maranello and one made it as prototype of the Ferrari F40 in 1987.
Thanks to the Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione, we got to see the legendary Ferrari F40. (Picture from: DriveTribe)
Well, even though it never raced, the 288 Evoluzione development project was not completely in vain and nonetheless left the legacy of the F40 wheeled monsters. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CLASSICDRIVER | DRIVETRIBE ]
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For now on, we couldn't expect much to get this kind of car in the Cadillac production line, because this car is limited to showing the vision of the GM flagship regarding their concept in the future. However estimated that there are several aspects of the InnerSpace that will become elements in the upcoming Cadillac cars. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CADILLAC | MOTORTREND | ID.MOTOR1 ]
