Hodgepodge Design - There's a car with a strange design while at first glance looks similar to the Ferrari Testarossa sports car of the 1980s had appeared on the Twitter social media pages, then immediately attracted our attention to find out more. What car is that? It was the Porsche 930 Turbo Rinspeed 969 or R69, a custom sports car built based on the Porsche 930 Turbo (known to public as the Porsche 911 Turbo) by Rinspeed, Inc.
The Porsche 930 Turbo Rinspeed 969, a custom sports car built only 12 units based on the Porsche 930 Turbo by Rinspeed, Inc. in 1984. (Picture from: Motor1)
Might be previously we only knew that the Rinspeed' car was only the Splash, a kind of amphibious vehicle or the sQuba Concept, the world's first underwater car. But it turns out that this Zurich-based coachbuilder company also had a track record of building unique cars previously such this Rinspeed 969.
We don't know what the Rinspeed designers were thinking when attaching the Testarossa-likened body kit to the Porsche 930 Turbo. (Picture from: Motor1)
The unique-shaped car is powered by a 3.3 liter flat-six engine coupled with a 4-speed manual transmission. The engine is capable of generating power of 296 hp which is then channeled to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox, so it can make this car accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds. That's a quite impressive results for a car made in the early 1980s even today.
The Porsche 930 Turbo Rinspeed 969's interior is wrapped in brown leather combined with tartan fabrics. (Picture from: Motor1)
This uniquely shaped sports car was actually built by Rinspeed only 12 units with a completely new bodywork which at first glance looks similar to the modified Ferrari Testarossa in some lower corners. I don't know what the Rinspeed designers were thinking when attaching the Testarossa-likened body kit to the Porsche 930 Turbo.
The Porsche 930 Turbo Rinspeed 969 is powered by a 3.3 liter flat-six engine coupled with a 4-speed manual transmission system. (Picture from: Motor1)
Furthermore, this sports car uses the pop up headlights and unique taillights same to the Porsche 944. There are a number of other modifications including the 930 Turbo'stypical rear spoiler has been replaced with a roof spoiler and an extended rear engine covering.
There are a number of other modifications including the 930 Turbo's
typical rear spoiler has been replaced with a roof spoiler and an extended rear engine covering. (Picture from: Motor1)
Then its interior is wrapped in brown leather and tartan fabric plus the four-level Pioneer Stereo System on the center console which can be controlled with a special button located on the steering wheel and ready to entertain You while drive along with it.
Here's a good news for those of You who have a dream to be the new owner of the Porsche 930 Turbo Rinspeed 969 sports car. Today, one of those twelve cars is being on sale at Hexagon Classics, a renowned London-based classic cars dealership, and the unique pearl white colored unit on display had the price tags of ₤ 119,995 or $ 162,533 (approx Rp. 2.336 billions). Let's get it check the car at the dealer, before it's sold to the other guy. It's guarantee, You wouldn't regret, due to it was a perfect scarce item or You'll be mourn in the rest of your lifes for let it go.🤗*** [EKA [09022022] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | HEXAGON CLASSICS | ONLY9BUILT ]
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More Practical V12 Following the launch of the GMA T.50 supercar some time ago, the automotive company owned by Gordon Murray has launched a new supercar called the GMA T.33 which is no less cool than its predecessor.
Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled its second supercar named GMA T.33, and is built on an all-new carbon-aluminium monocoque chassis. (Picture from: Autocar)
The figure of the GMA T.33 seems to be continuing the work of its predecessor GMA T.50 as the second supercar product of the Gordon Murray Automotive as a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world's greatest driving cars.
The GMA T.33 featured with GMA’s newly patented PBLC aero system uses theories developed on the T50 to enhance diffuser-induced underbody downforce by around 30% compared with rivals. (Picture from: Autocar)
"With the T.33 arrival, we have one clear goal: to recreate a timeless design. It has been designed and engineered to the same standards as the T.50 with a focus on driver, performance, light weight and pure design but the results are different," said Gordon Murray, the CEO of GMA.
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GMA T.33 featured with a minimalistic cabin devoid of touchscreens and columns stalks. (Picture from: Slash&Gear)
Like its predecessor, the UK-based manufacturer will only produce the GMA T.33 in limited quantities of up to 100 units with a starting price tag of £1.37 millions (or approx Rp 26,4 billions). This new car from GMA is also equipped with a fierce naturally aspirated V12 engine by Cosworth.
The GMA T.33 is powered by a specially adapted version of GMA’s Cosworth-designed 3.9-litre V12 engine with even more low-speed torque but a slightly lower rev limit of 11,100 rpm. (Picture from: GridOto)
The engine named Cosworth GMA.2, has a capacity of 3,994 cc, which is said to be capable of spewing out power up to 615 hp at 10,500 rpm and 451 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm. The an interesting thing about the machine is that its weight is claimed to be very light, which is only 178 kilograms which also can produce rotations of up to 11,100 rpm.
The GMA T33’s standard gearbox is an end-on stick-shift six-speed unit specially built by UK supplier Xtrac, but a paddle-shifter is optional. (Picture from: Autocar)
But of course the GMA's V12 engine loses power when compared to the Ferrari F8's V8 turbo engine which can produce a maximum power of up to 720 hp and 770 Nm of torque. But if with the car's claimed weight only 1,090 kilograms, of course the GMA T.33 has a better power-to-weight ratio of 564 hp/ton.
To be able to make the GMA T.33 run fast on the streets, the engine is combined with a 6-speed manual H-Pattern transmission system or the option Instantaneous Gear Shift (IGS). Meanwhile to support its performance, GMA did not forget to provide a new design steering wheel, Brembo Carbon Ceramic Material (CCM) brakes, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires. Indeed, as a limited production car, GMA also provided the customization services for the T.33 owners. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GORDON MURRAY AUTOMOTIVE | AUTOCAR | SLASH & GEAR ]
Tough Scooters - The need for a reliable vehicle is very supportive of the smooth running of a military operation in a war situation. For this reason, in several wars that have occurred in the world, it is known that many manufacturers have supplied two-wheeled vehicles, especially motorcycles which were developed specifically for military purposes.
During WWII the Cushman Motor Works built aroud 495 units of this Cushman Model 32 with sidecars for US armed forces. (Picture from: Fagenfighterswwiimuseum)
It turned out that among many two-wheeled vehicles had been involved in wars, there were also special scooters that had tasks for military logistics, personnel transportation up to special forces rides. For example, during the World War II, the American military deployed hundreds up to thousands of the Cushman scooters in Europe to support the Allies troops operations there.
The military version of Cushman scooters is built based of the Auto Glide (in pictured the 1934 Cushman Auto Glide Model 34). (Picture from: Mecum)
All of these robust scooters were manufactured by the Cushman Motor Works, a Nebraska-based manufacturing company. The Nebraska-based manufacturer company was in the business of making engines for industrial and farm use. Initially, the company grew slowly until WWII, up to they decided that could be sold more engines they made by producing a scooter named Cushman Auto Glide around 1934. At
that time, the Cushman-made scooter was fairly economical with the
consumption of 1 gallon of fuel and it could cover a distance of up to
75 miles.
During WWII the Cushman Motor Works built aroud 4,700 units of this Cushman Model 39 three-wheeler for US armed forces. (Picture from: Pinterest)
Once upon a time Cushman Motor Works then got the US military contract for developing the military version scooters that can be deployed and moved fast into battlefield. To fullfil the contract, during WWII they made three models of scooters based of the Auto Glide, ie the Cushman Model 32, Cushman Model 39 three-wheeler and Cushman Model 53 Airborne. They were issued models with 7-inch, 8-inch or 9-inch tires, and came with minimal lighting and brackets to save on materials.
This Cushman Model 39 three-wheeler proved useful on air and naval bases as a general purpose utility cart to tow anything ranging of a jeep, truck even an aircraft. (Picture from: Blog.streetsideauto.com)
All of the models successfully attract the US' Department of Defense due to its excellent agility and capability on the battlefield, more over the Model 53 is powered by a little one-cylinder 4 hp engine, which was good for run up to speed of 40 mph, and the wide tires were designed to run and survive in Europe’s muddy dirt roads.
The 1943 Cushman Model 53 Airborne scooter was able to parachuted out of aircraft and also featured with wide tires were designed to run and survive in Europe’s muddy dirt roads. (Picture from: Motorbikesearchengine)
The scooter also known as with the Cushman Airborne due to it was able to parachuted out of aircraft. American troops used the Cushman Model 53 Airborne to navigate around German tactics of destroying roads and bridges in the Dolomites (a section of the Alps) and along the Austrian border.
The 1943 Cushman Model 53 Airborne scooter is powered by a little one-cylinder 4 hp engine, which was good for 40 mph. (Picture from: Wikipedia)
In the late stages of the war in Europe, Allied paratroopers used scooters like this one to maintain contact between units, increase their mobility and haul small loads. An extraordinary ability shown by this scooter on the European battlefield.
A blue print of the Lambretta 125M (A) known as the first Innocenti-made scooter based of the Cushman Airborne Model 53. (Picture from: IdnTimes)
Shortly after the war, the Cushman Model 53 is believed to have inspired Corradino D'Ascanio in designing the initial scooter for Innocenti. However, a deal with Innocenti fell through, and D'Ascanio later presented the design to Piaggio. The principles behind the Cushman Model 53 are thought to have influenced post-war scooter innovations, with Italian manufacturers like Innocenti and Piaggio adapting similar designs, ultimately leading to the iconic Lambretta and Vespa scooters that gained worldwide popularity. 💃
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SuperVillain Rides Not like usual, this is just a parable to illustrate how unique the following car design is. Well, for example, we currently live in the comic world along with the rich superhero character of Batman in Gotham City who also known has a myriad of great vehicles such as the Batmobile, Batpod, Tumbler and others.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar had an appearence of a four-seats electric-powered limousine that looks
like a prototype of something that proper to drive by a rich
super-villain in the 1980s to early 1990s. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Then have you ever imagined what kind of a proper four-wheeled vehicle would fit for the character of the rich supervillain? Maybe some of you will just shrug, because don't know what to say. And some might answer the Captain Nemo's Nautilus car, Schmidt Hydra Coupé or even the Studebaker XF58 'Ice Pincess' and others.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar has length dimention of about 21.5-feet, while a wheelbase is almost eight feet wide. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Those such cars mentioned earlier might be too classic and old school for today's rich supervillains. So is there such a car and who designed it? After seeing the picture of the car above, of course you will think that there is a car that has a unique design and deserves to be driven by such the rich supervillains.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered long-snout supercar has a unique fancy canopy door features that opens from the back to the existing two doors. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Again, this is just an illustration, and of course it has nothing to do with a great car design made by an Italian car designer named Pierpaolo Lazzarini. As we all knew that he was a designer behind the Jet Capsule projects and the UFO houseboats, and by the end of 2020 he is revealed a new vehicle model named the Lazzarini One.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar
is technically an AWD hybrid, with a 600 hp engine and an additional
1,200 hp from four electric Bosch motors, one for every wheel. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Now and then, he does automotive concepts, sometimes just from a scratch, or starting from famous car marque like the Ferrari or the Fiat. The Lazzarini One is probably one of his the least talked-about projects, and would be had an appearence of a four-seats electric-powered limousine that looks like a prototype of something that proper to drive by a rich super-villain in the 1980s to early 1990s against the Batmobile.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar perfectly unifies the futuristic and retro components into one. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Furthermore, Lazzarini describes this 1,200 horsepower four-seater as an electric limousine maybe a better and more precise description would be a supercar or a luxury sedan. It is technically an AWD hybrid, with a 600 hp engine and an additional 1,200 hp from four electric Bosch motors, one for every wheel. It is about 21.5-feet long, while a wheelbase is almost eight feet wide. Uniquely, the vehicle boasts an impressive canopy door that opens the roof from the back.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar looks like something that would perfectly fit in the Tim Burton’s Batman universe, but coupled with an extra note of aggressiveness. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Considering the style, Lazzarini One unifies the futuristic and retro components. This extraordinary electric limousine looks like something that would perfectly fit in the Tim Burton’s Batman universe, but coupled with an extra note of aggressiveness and if it could be made into real world estimated the price very high as well, about €2,298,500 which is roughly $3.09 million at today’s exchange rate.
For someone who wanna has Lazzarini One, so he or she should be ready pay around €2.55 million, which is roughly $3.09 million at today’s exchange rate. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Unfortunately, Lazzarini didn’t offer specific details on this electric limousine project, which ended with a lack of attention in comparison to other projects. But one thing is for sure, this project serves as a reminder that we can shape the future whatever it is, according to our dreams and desires. If you were a visionary billionaire eager to draw supervillain comparisons, you should had this car. 😎
On his website, as you can read his motto, in which he states that he is a designer that believes in taking a different design approach. We can agree that he’s holding to it until today, while seen one of his craziest creations such the Lazzarini 550 Italia Prototipo Uno. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAZZARRINIDESIGNSTUDIO | AUTOEVOLUTION | EDELSWISS-LIMOUSINE.CH ]
Better Hurry As we all knew that the Chinese auto industry is moving along with the times that are happening in other parts of the world, including the transition from internal combustion cars to electric vehicles that come in all categories, including SUVs.
The Chery Jetour T-X Concept while on display in a brand-specific event that took place in Fuzhou, China. (Picture from: Chinapev)
And some time ago Chery Automobile, an Chinese automotive company managed to surprise the world's automotive public through the appearance of a radical SUV concept car called the Chery Jetour T-X Concept. Although it is still a concept stage, the mentioned car is considered to have great potential for success in the market.
As summarized by Chinapev, which states that the driving factors for manufacturers to introduce this concept car are the re-popularity of retro designs and the higher sales of new SUV-types in the mentioned country. For your information, Jetour is a sub-brand of the Chery Holding Group which was founded in 2018 and now sells more than 150,000 units of car per year.
The Chery Jetour T-X Concept's front fascia similar to the Ford Bronco, is featured with illuminated Jetour lettering on the grille and modern style LEDs headlights. (Picture from: Carscoops)
There is something interesting about this Chery-made concept car that we can see in its exterior appearance, in which the Chery Jetour TX Concept figure by design can be likened to a cross-breeding between the new Ford Bronco which is represented by its front fascia and the Land Rover Defender which is reflected in the design of the windows and the car's back.
As You can see, this car uses large dark colored glass pillars, with a floating roof design, in addition on the side there is also no visible handle on the door, making the car's side appearances look so minimalist.
The Chery Jetour T-X Concept's side looks minimalist with large dark colored glass pillars, a floating roof design and without visible handle on the door. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Besides that, on the front there is an illuminated Jetour lettering on the grille, coupled with another car's exterior characteristics such the use of LED headlights, boxy fenders, and four A/T big tires. Those are accompanied by yellow accents in some parts. Meanwhile, the roof has a roof rack which adds to the feel of adventure in this concept car.
As quoted of Carscoops, the car concept unit had presented and appeared at the auto exhibition in Fuzhou, China is still a static prototype, aka it does not have an engine neither the interior as it uses dark black glass.
The Chery Jetour T-X Concept's rear end seem like to the Land Rover Defender with integrated LEDs taillight enhance the concept’s adventurous style. (Picture from: Autofun.co.id)
Furthermore, this car is claimed to have efficient energy consumption, this can be seen after in an official release the manufacturer stated that the Chery Jetour T-X Concept built based of the Chery-developed new Kunlun architecture to be able paired with a 'Kunpeng' plug-in hybrid engine.
Unmitigated, in addition to having a fairly economical fuel consumption, which is around 100 km per liter, the electric power supplied from the batteries is able to move the Chery's concept car as far as 1,000 km. Other information mentioned, that the concept car is also equipped with adaptive suspension and an all-wheel drive system complete with differential lock.
Still qouted of Carscoops, the Jetour TX production version will be marketed starting in 2023, and is predicted to be sold with a price range from CHN ¥150,000 to ¥300,000 (approximately Rp. 338.2 million to Rp. 375.7 million). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CHINAPEV | CARSCOOPS ]
Fancy Russian-made Car This car is rarely known by anyone, let alone rarely does anyone know that this car was made by a Russian company. The car mentioned was the Russo-Baltique Impression is a prime works from the Russian company, Russo-Baltique in over 80 years.
The Russo-Baltique Impression is is powered by a Maybach V12 engine, so the car has a lot of power. (Picture from: Avtopremial.ru)
For your info, Russo-Baltique history began in 1907 with 30-hp open two-seater, and by 1912, a special sport model won two first awards in the Monte-Carlo Rally. From there, they appealed to his royal highness Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and produced some of the most well appointed cars before his forced abdication in 1917.
Left side view of Russo-Baltique Impression. (Picture from: Caradasiac)
The Russian original coupé prioritize high-quality materials which has a length of 5.2 m was designed using a combination of retro and modern style. Retro impression is displayed through the rear fender that covered almost the entire rear wheel. And while the modern nuances can be seen from its grill which has a shape similarity with the owned by Bugatti Veyron.
The Russo-Baltique Impression interior is trumped by an extensive use of Zebrano wood. (Picture from: Conceptcarz)
Inside, the interior is trumped by an extensive use of Zebrano wood which is hand crafted from a single Trunk of the African tree. And despite is tight proportions the Impression has space for four and the performance of to match almost any other supercar.
Rear side view of Russo-Baltique Impression. (Picture from: Avtopremial.ru)
The Impression is powered by a Mercedes-Benz V12 engine which offers 555 bhp of power. Its chassis is made from carbon fibre to ensure both ample weight and rigidity. The Impression first presented at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2006, but with its appearance in Geneva, it's a suggestion that Russo-Baltique (and its partner, Gerg GmbH, in Germany) is finally ready to start selling some of this car.
The Russo-Baltique Impression shows a unique design, with a lot of classic design elements and is built to celebrate the company's 100th annyversary. (Picture from: Madle.org)
So what is to be paid to feel the sensation of being behind the wheel of this luxury coupé? Simply by paying US. $1.8 million. Russo-Baltique deliberately set prices are quite expensive for one unit of the Russo-Baltique Impression.
Because, in addition to guarantee the quality, the Russian manufacturer also just make as many as three units per year. Thus, buyers can be proud because driving the super exclusive and rare car. *** [EKA [31122014] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SUPERCARS.NET | CARADASIAC | CONCEPTCARZ ]
Might be previously we only knew that the Rinspeed' car was only the Splash, a kind of amphibious vehicle or the sQuba Concept, the world's first underwater car. But it turns out that this Zurich-based coachbuilder company also had a track record of building unique cars previously such this Rinspeed 969.
Then its interior is wrapped in brown leather and tartan fabric plus the four-level Pioneer Stereo System on the center console which can be controlled with a special button located on the steering wheel and ready to entertain You while drive along with it. 
Here's a good news for those of You who have a dream to be the new owner of the Porsche 930 Turbo Rinspeed 969 sports car. Today, one of those twelve cars is being on sale at Hexagon Classics, a renowned London-based classic cars dealership, and the unique pearl white colored unit on display had the price tags of ₤ 119,995 or $ 162,533 (approx Rp. 2.336 billions). Let's get it check the car at the dealer, before it's sold to the other guy. It's guarantee, You wouldn't regret, due to it was a perfect scarce item or You'll be mourn in the rest of your lifes for let it go.🤗*** [EKA [09022022] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | HEXAGON CLASSICS | ONLY9BUILT ]
