The most powerful car ever made by Chevrolet

Chevrolet has finally released details of the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible, that prepared to perform at the New York Auto Show 2014. Manufacturer's specification disclosed mention, that the Z06 Convertible take the same base with a hard top version, which was introduced at the Detroit Motor Show in January but it has a ability to spewing power of 625 bhp (466 kW) and 635 lb-ft (861 Nm) of torque, thus making the Corvette Z06 Convertible as The most powerful car ever produced by Chevrolet.

2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.sportscarillustrated.com/)

This car uses a supercharged LT4 V8 engine with a capacity of 6.2 liters that combined with a seven-speed manual transmission, or an eight-speed 8L90 automatic transmission.

On the exterior, very thick with the aura of a sporty coupe with the roof open. The roof of the Corvette Z06 Convertible is able to open and close when the car is running at a speed of 50 kph (30 mph). Canvas is available in four colors that is claimed to absorb sound from the outside plus the rear window glass.

Left side view of 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.motortrend.com/)

Chevrolet has designed the Z06 convertible since 1963. Corvette Z06 convertible and given a new aluminum chassis that claimed 20 percent more rigid than the hardtop models. As a result, in addition to a more rigid chassis, weight is also reduced drastically.

Interior view of 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.motortrend.com/)

"Until now, this may not be made lighter. Structure of the open roof is strong enough to cope with braking, cornering and acceleration performance of the best models of the Corvette," said Corvette Chief Engineer, Tadge Juechter as reported from Leftlanenews on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Rear three quarter of 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.sportscarillustrated.com/)

One major change to the Z06 Convertible is, the intake of cooling the transmission which was originally placed in the back of the now relocated at the bottom of the car, because in this new design, the intake is not compatible when placed in the back.

As for the Chevrolet has not provided information about when the release of this car and what price they offer. Most likely the information will they publish at the 2014 New York Auto Show. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEFTLANENEWS | WORLDCARFANS]

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Dark chocolate is good for health

Everyone knows the benefits of chocolate, even women like chocolate ice. Particularly in advertising of a Belgian chocolate product, although the price is almost half of the well known ice cream branded.

Back to chocolate, chocolate which have a beneficial for our health is Dark Chocolate. It useful for our heart health. Scientists found the habit of eating 70g of dark chocolate every day can improve the blood vessel health dramatically.

Increasing the flexibility of arteries and prevents white blood cells sticking to the walls of blood vessels. The research was published by March 2014 issue of the FASEB Journal. Experiments carried to 44 of the middle-aged overweight men. The study was conducted during 2 periods within 4 weeks.

Previous studies said that regular dark chocolate may not be that good for you because manufacturers remove flanavol from it, which is too bitter for most people. According to Doctors Diederik Esser -one of the paper's authors- said that the flavanol content does not add to the beneficial effects on blood vessel health. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DNA INDIA]
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Modified truck for travel around the world

An inventor from California, Bran Ferren (61) has modified his truck into a large van to bring her daughter Kira (4) going around the world.

Bran Ferren and his daughter Kira in the KiraVan cockpit. (Picture from: https://bitly.com/1ejwU94)

Based on the news which quoted from Daily Mail on Saturday, April 12, 2014, Ferren modifed vehicle that looks so solid on the outside. Ferren deliberately modifying his truck into a van similar to the vehicle that can be used almost in every field around the world.

For interior of the vehicle was designed with a model of the office, kitchen and bedroom. By using the vehicle, Ferren has been traveling around the world for four years.

The vehicle has six wheels that can pulverize rock and muddy roads without constraints. Wheels and suspension also proved Ferren van belonging to a distance of over 2,000 miles without recharging the wind, and were able to walk uphill on a track with a slope of 45 degrees.

The KiraVan. (Picture from: https://bitly.com/1ejwU94)

On the steering wheel, the interior of his truck as Ferren conjure airplane cockpit. He also added some large computers to monitor each part of the vehicle. Vehicles with a length of 31 feet and 10 feet high was touted better than any home run. The van that called KiraVan has an eco-friendly bathroom, kitchen and storage room that could  store the food for up to two weeks. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL]

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NASA got the permission to assemble a spacecraft to asteroid

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) claimed to have received permission to assemble a spaceship that is designed for the collection of samples from an asteroid mission and bring the samples back to Earth.

This is an artist's concept of NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft preparing to take a sample from asteroid Bennu. (Picture from: http://www.richarddawkins.net/)

Clarity to build spaceship named Origins Spectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-Rex) was announced on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, after a successful Mission Critical Design Review (CDR) for NASA’s Origins Spectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx). The CDR was held at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company in Littleton, Colo., April 1-9..

The independent bodies which are consists of the members of NASA and several external organizations. "This is the final mission of NASA and the beginning of the plan into a product." said OSIRIS-Rex Program Executive in a NASA official statement, as quoted by Xinhua News Agency on Friday, April 11, 2014.

"This is to confirm the final design plan're ready to launch by the development," he added. OSIRIS-REX is scheduled to launch in fall 2016, and in the year of 2018 will met the asteroid Bennu. The spacecraft will carry five instruments to evaluate Bennu surface from distance.

Then, the spacecraft will be collecting the samples of at least 60 grams (2 ounces), after a year lurking asteroids. Next, the sample will be taken back to Earth for scientific study in 2023.

The purpose of this mission to answer basic questions about the composition of the earliest of the solar system, and the organic and water resources that make life on earth can take. In addition, the mission will help achieve the purpose of sending humans to an asteroid in 2025 as proclaimed by U.S. President Barack Obama. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | XINHUA]

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The Jag takes a giant leap forward!

The Jaguar XKR-S GT is engineered with some of the most advanced aerodynamic features known in the industry. This has resulted in a car that is uncannily responsive to the driver. Just as impressive as the acceleration is the revolutionary carbon ceramic braking system of the XKR-S GT. Such a system has never before been engineered for a Jaguar automobile.

2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT. (Picture from: http://www.caradvice.com.au/)

Jaguar XKR-S GT comes with a 550 bhp V8 engine  and a six-speed transmission. All of these features combine to give the XKR-S GT the ability to go from 0 to 60 in a neck-snapping 3.9 seconds with the top speed of 186 mph, or 300 kph. Antd the car built primarily for use on racing around the circuit, but with features that will allow you to drive it on the road.

Front three quarter of 2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT. (Picture from: http://www.autoweek.com/)

While its engine remains convetional with the numbers also unchanged at 550 hp of power and torque of 680 Nm. Performance has been extracted with all the essential tweaking on the race track such as aerodynamics, suspension, tires and more.

Interior view of 2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT. (Picture from: http://www.motorauthority.com/)

Carbon fiber is used extensively to reduce weight and improve aero package. Rear spoiler that is much larger than before, also new rear diffuser with aluminum under the cross-section for maximum down force.

Rear three quarter of 2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT. (Picture from: http://www.autoweek.com/)

Other changes include a height-adjustable adaptive dampers, active exhaust, and sticky Pirelli Super Corsa tires. All of these upgrades do not come cheap and it costs a little jump of U.S. $174,895. It is limited models and Jaguar has limited the amount of production only 30 units, and is available only to people who are in the west Atlantic with 25 units in the United States; 5 units in Canada. And the latest news is reported from Caradvice mentioned that Jaguar has increased the number of car production as much 10 units for UK customers. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOWEEK]

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Toyo-HOG up for auction

Online auction site like e-Bay sometimes often make something unusual, one of them a Toyoya Prius cars auctioned by someone who successfully overhauled the engine of a Toyota Prius with the engine of Harley Davidson V-Twin Power.

Toyo-HOG on 24 Hours of LeMons. (Picture from: http://blog.caranddriver.com/)

Harley-engined car itself has been tested in 24 Hours of LeMons race, which is a parody to the famous car endurance racing, 24 Hours of LeMans. The car itself was named Toyo-HOG, which means Toyota and HOG aka Harley owners Group or Toyo-Hog, an ugly and weird looking a Toyota Prius with Harley-Davidson engine.

 

Vehicles like Dr. Frankenstein's experimental results which coming with removal the 2008 Toyota Prius engine and then replaced with the engine of a 1986 Harley Sportster 883. Its cylinder capacity was overclock to 1,100 cc with the combination of several parts HD motorcycle, including a cylinder head with the piston of 1994 Sportster 1,200 cc.

And the transmission is also modified into a 5-speed. With the power from left engine to front wheels using the Prius chain differentiaal which was previously been modified. In terms of appearance, this car looks very weird and disheveled, where no lights are installed, and then the front hood of the car has been perforated to make a typical two-cylinder engine Harley-Davidson pops up.

Body that looks tilted like after a collision, but the car owner claim that the car never been crashing. This vehicle was auctioned on e-Bay with a bid that starts with U.S. $ 500 (or equivalent to Rp. 6 million), and until this news was published the bid for this car has reached U.S. $ 1,525 (equivalent to Rp. 17 million) with a total 19 bidders. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAMNGEEKY] | 24 HOURS OF LEMONS]
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B-Rocket motorcycle concept

In modifying a motorcycle, sometimes ideas or inspiration can come from anywhere. Even more amazing is the aeroplane shape can also be applied to modify a motorcycle.

Bell & Ross B-Rocket bike concept by Shaw Speed and Custom. (Picture from: http://www.damngeeky.com/)

As well as that done by one of the leading modifier as well as the authorized agent of Harley Davidson in the UK called Shaw Speed and Custom. The company was able to make a Harley Davidson motorcycle concept with the inspiration of 1960s rocket plane for a famous watch company, Bell & Ross.

Motorcycle named with the B-Rocket inspired by the 1960s rocket plane making it look so streamlined and aerodynamic so it reflects the character of Bell & Ross, as reported by BBC on Monday, April 7, 2014.

Front and rear view of Bell & Ross B-Rocket bike concept. (Picture from: http://mikeshouts.com/)

The entire body of B-Rocket motorcycle concept using aluminum materials and the the front and rear brakes have been using 10 inches disc brakes. Besides that on the rear fenders also look very big. But unfortunately B-Rocket motorcycle engine that uses Harley Davidson V-twin does not contain a turbine jet, but despite that the machine used is already contained the air intake on the right side while on the left side of engine had been available oil cooling system.

The motorcycle concept will be exhibited at the prestigious Basel World Watch and Jewellery which held on this month in Switzerland. For those of you who are very curious about this motorcycle concept, be prepared to attend the event and get the latest information B-Rocket motorcycle directly. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SHAW SPEED AND CUSTOM | BBC | DAMNGEEKY]

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