Mustang Shelby GT350 appear more vicious

Ford finally reveal the form of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 which has a very outstanding performance. This car was launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2014, Wednesday, November 19, 2014. It powered by a 5.2-liter V8 naturally aspirated engine that stored on the bonnet, and claimed by Ford was able to give a power of 500 hp and peak torque to 542 Nm, which is transmitted to all-wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission system.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 front motion view. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BLGUDf)

One thing that is different on this Mustang is the use of a flat crankshaft with the angle interval of 180 degrees, instead of 90 degrees as the muscle car in general. This component is generally used in racing cars or European sports cars.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 front side view. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BLGUDf)

The legs are equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. While the rate freeze affairs backed by Brembo disc brakes with six-piston calipers in the front wheels and four pistons on the rear wheels.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 rear side view. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BLGUDf)

In the cabin installed Recaro sport seats and the unique design indicators. The driver can also change settings on the car's stability control system, ABS, steering, traction control, throttle mapping, exhaust, and settings MagnaRide suspension.

Furthermore, by paying a little more expensive, Ford offers this legendary muscle car with Tech Pack option which includes leather electric seats, dual-zone climate control system, Shaker audio and Ford MyTouch infotainment system. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORTREND | WORLDCARFANS]

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Anniversary edition of Motorcycle with the largest engine capacity

Triumph Rocket III was ordain itself as a motorcycle with the largest cubication which mass produced today. To celebrate its age who has reached a decade, the British motorcycle manufacturer was spawn a special model given a name 'Rocket X'.

The special edition motorcycle was given a black color with silver striping. Also on its muffler layered with matte black of the special heat resistant paint. Some components are also made completely dark, ranging from small wind shield, handlebars, glass, gear shifting, to the legs, which given chrome ornament. As for aluminum rims that specially designed with pinstripe finish.

Triumph Rocket X. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ukuzzj)

And for machines still use a three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2,294 cc, which claimed enough for spraying up to 146 hp and torque of 220 Nm. Triumph also think of stability with re engineering the balance shaft and drive shaft.

Right side view of Triumph Rocket X. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ukuzzj)

There will be only 500 units of Rocket X which produced by Triumph. And each will be given special emblem on the side panel with a unique number, and the emblems on the lubricant tank made of aluminum.

But there is no published price at the moment, but planned these special models will showing in Triumph's showrooms in the UK start from March 2015. As for the other regions consumers will probably wait until the middle of next year. Please be patient... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORCYCLISTONLINE]

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Viziv GT Vision will appear in the Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo, the famous game series quietly released a teaser video with the featuring of Subaru Viziv GT Vision concept car in the new game, such as reported from Worldcarfans on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. However, no details of this model in the new game. But through existing video revealed that the concept car is a plug-in hybrid.

Teaser image of Subaru Viziv GT Vision. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ygl2tP)

Subaru became one of the many manufacturers that participate in Gran Turismo, the most phenomenal racing game. With the launch of Subaru Viziv GT Vision concept on the Gran Turismo, Subaru showing their class as the leading sports car manufactures in the world. 

Rendering image of Subaru Viziv GT Vision. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xFtber)

This concept car is quite tempting the racing world lovers, because Subaru Viziv is a high performance sports car that manages to combine the elegance nuances in its body design. If we look at the design, this concept combines the muscle and luxury at the same time. In the front we could see a large grlle fenced by LED headlights. There are also the Subaru typical vented hood that be a reminder on the Subaru WRX-STi.

There are very sloping windscreen, the A pillar without a hitch, and then the floating roof, the rear wing is quite large, and LED rear lights. Here's the link of full-version video. *** [EKA | FROM VAROUS SOURCES  | AUTOBLOG | WORLDCARFANS]

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China is developing a stealth bomber

China is developing a new stealth bomber called the H-20. The stealth bombers development will increase the strength of Chinese strategic bombers, said Bill Sweetman, a military journalist and Richard D. Fisher, a researcher on China's military development as reported by Wantchinatimes.com.

At present, China is still in the development stage for future strategic bombers, as well as the United States also is developing stealth strategic bombers through the Long-Range Strike Bomber project and Russian with the PAK DA bombers program, according to reports Aviation Week & Space Technology.

The H-20 bombers likely to be developed and manufactured by Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAIC), one of the main developers of the China's planes. And H-20 bombers are likely to be configured with low observable features and subsonic speeds.

China is developing a new stealth bomber called the H-20. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/11cvWpu)

According to the report of China Aviation News in January 2014, since 2008 China has mentioned designing the strategic stealth bombers. The design was designed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, which is the parent company of XAIC.

Plan for the future development of China bombers actually also has resonated since October 2013. At the time, Colonel Wu Guohui, a professor of China's National Defense University told the China Aviation News: "In the past China weakened in bomber (aircrafts), but in the future China will develop long-range bombers."

Colonel Wu Guohui explained that stealth bomber has two advantages over ballistic missiles. First, ballistic missiles could be fired only once, while the stealth bomber flown many times. Second, once launched, ballistic missiles can not return to base, while the stealth bomber would return to base if the mission was canceled.

Although the China's Air Force has yet to confirm their plans, but the analysts estimates the H-20 bombers might be done around 2025. In the future, China will require stealth bombers to achieve two strategic ambitions. First, to prevent the US dominated over the First Island Chain, which stretches from Alaska to the Philippines. Second, to further strengthen their leadership in the Far East. China Air Force H-20 along with the aircraft carriers and amphibious assault of China Navy ship will give them a major force projection capabilities.

Like the United States, which has invested U.S. $1.2 billion per year for developing new stealth bomber to replace the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit bomber, Wu said that it is time for China to develop their own bombers. Strategic bombers like the US B2 and China Xian H-6 has now become easy targets for the advanced air defense missile systems today. Similarly, Russia is now developing the PAK DA stealth bombers to meet the needs of future wars.

Although the China's Air Force has yet to confirm their plans, but the analysts estimates the H-20 bombers might be done around 2025. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/11cvWpu)

Currently, only the United States, which has been producing and operating a stealth bomber, such as the Lockheed A-12, Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk and the B-2 Spirit. And now, the B-2 bomber is the only US-operated.

While waiting for the H-20 program finishes, PLA-Air Force continues to develop an upgraded version of the H-6 bombers and upgrade of previous models with the new weaponry. And the China intentions to buy more advanced bomber namely the Tupolev Tu-22m3 was not approved by Russia, making the country has no other choice but to upgrade their existing bombers or develop new bombers. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ARTILERI.ORG]

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Rows of 5 unique shaped cars that ever made

Shown with eccentric shapes and not in accordance with the market demands is the reason the car manufacturers failed to mass-produce all these cars. Uniquely, the appearance of a few cars actually makes them timeless. What are they? Let's find out.

1. 1957 Spohn Convertible

What were the designers of 1957 Spohn Convertible cars think when they designed this car. Look at the car design is quite eccentric, Such as the bumper shaped a long beard. As well as body panels such as the grille and rear wing without good harmonization.

1957 Spohn Convertible. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xJZgQI)

The car was built by Carosseriebau Hermann Spohn was founded in 1920 in Ravensburg, Germany. As a result, this Spohn car claimed more suitable as a laughingstock, rather than the cool convertible car.

Rear three-quarter of 1957 Spohn Convertible. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xJZcQR)

2. 1959 FMR TG 500 Tiger

This small car designed and built by the Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau, Regensburg (FMR). These iron Tiget itself claimed to be the micro muscle car at that time. Therefore has an ultra-compact size and a weight of only 150 kg, but this car has been applying the 24 hp engine of the VW Beetle 1300. Although small, this only one car is successfully auctioned at a price of about the US. $250,446 or approx Rp. 3 billion.

1959 FMR TG 500 Tiger. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ugtjwW)

Rear three-quarter of 1959 FMR. TG 500 Tiger. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ugtjwW)

3. 1962 Covington  El Tiburon

If the shark had been transformed into the car, then El Tiburon Roadster is the answer. The reason, of the car's design and aerodynamic, is inspired by the figure shark ie flat and sharp billed.

Industrial designer Henry Covington, of St. Petersburg, Florida, set forth to build a car based on the aerodynamic principles of Dr. Augustus Raspet - a noted aerodynamicist. Covington collaborated with fiberglass expert, Glenn Gums of Glenn Industries to build his prototype.

1962 Covington elTiburon. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1urOHRv)

Not only the design, El Tiburon's name itself means sharks of the Spanish language. Interestingly, El Tiburon does not apply a roof or pillar, so the driver must be alert when driving and may also have to wear a helmet.

Rear right side view of 1962 Covington el Tiburon. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1EQz0q3)

4. 1963 "Shorty" Mustang

When creating these prototypes, Ford Mustang wants smaller figure as their competitors, AMC Javelin. And if AMC Javelin looks slick, even the 'shorty' Mustang is looks strange. Finally, Ford undo their intention to mass-produce this 'shorty' Mustang.

1963 "Shorty" Mustang. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1sWeD2i)

Rear three-quarter of 1963 "Shorty" Mustang. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1sWeD2i)

5. 1974 Fascination

This car is the result of inspiration from science fiction movies and 1930s figure illustration featuring a rounded design with a pair of tires are sticking with the rear axle which is much longer. Shown with a shape similar to an airplane, especially thanks to the form of 'jet engine' on the rear wheel casing.

1974 Fascination. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1y5E1qV)

Rear three-quarter of 1974 Fascination. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1sWhBUH)

Fascination was created by Paul M. Lewis. His first attempt at building an automobile was a 1937 Airomobile Experimental Sedan, owned by the Harrah’s Museum. While the design was a technical success, financial backing was not forthcoming and the project ended with the one car. Lewis didn’t attempt to build another car until the 1960s. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CONCEPTCARZ | BOLDRIDE]

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These flies are very useful in the waste processing

PT. Gunung Madu Plantation (GMP) Lampung, became a host of the residual plantations waste treatment trial using the black flies (Hermetia illucens) or better known the bioconversion of Black Soldier Fly (BSF).

Hermetia illucens. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1A5xL6F)

"The waste which is processed by the flies were able reduced as much as 80 percent, the rest will become high protein larvae," said Agus Pakpahan, a BSF researcher on Saturday, November 15, 2014. He said, that the processing of residual plantation waste that used the bioconversion of BSF was the first implemented in Lampung.

According to Agus, the fly larvae resulting from the techniques can be used as a high protein animal feed. The flies carrion that can be utilized as materials of bio-plastics, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Meanwhile General Manager and Finance of PT. GMP-Lampung, Gunamarwan, adding in once harvest his company could produce 80,000 tonnes of sugar cane residual. He also welcomed the bioconversion of BSF test, moreover it obtained a significant improvement of the land condition after the test.

"The trial results of BSF bioconversion methods have proved able to increase of nitrogen (content) in soil which was originally 0.2 to 1.2 percent. In addition, the soil more crusts and topsoil were originally 10 cm to 14 cm," said Gunamarman.

Besides used to deal with residual waste of sugarcane processed, the company slowly familiarize the employees separating organic and inorganic waste. And then the organic waste will also be processed using these flies, further Gunamarman. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KOMPAS SAINS]

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The latest version of KTM X-Bow ready to be built

Super lightweight sports car from the Austrian sportbike manufacturer, KTM, will prepare the latest racing version of the X-Bow (read: crossbow). Development would be done by KTM which collaborated with Reiter Engineering, a German a German motorsport and engineering firm.

KTM X-Bow Racecar teaser image. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1wvOWYG)

The car is scheduled to be offered as a special racing cars to customers in Asia, Europe and the United States will be performing with the roof closed, unlike the original version without a roof and windshield, as shown in the teaser image.

KTM X-Bow GTR. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KSYgmu)

The idea of the construction of the newest X-Bow sports car is reportedly came from Hans Reiter, owner of Reiter Engineering in which the company will handle the affairs of construction, logistics, sales and supply of spare parts. As has been previously known that Reiter Engineering has been involved in the construction of the Lamborghini Gallardo GT3, Murcielago GT1, and Chevrolet Camaro GT3.

"Now is the right time to introduce a revolutionary new vehicle concept to the international motorsport customers. It is an opportunity that does not want to miss and I present my ideas to KTM, "said Hans Reiter.

"I am confident that the new model will attract a lot of interest and will be very successful in the international world," he continued. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]

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