Counted already almost two years since the first time Yamaha display their sports car concept named 'Sports Ride Concept' in the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 ago. So in the same event on this year, Yamaha will show the seriousness to plunge into the world of four wheels.
2018 Yamaha Cross Hub Concept revealed at Tokyo motor show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y5LxwA)
As mentioned in an official release about the list of the Yamaha concept vehicles, and rumored to be there's a concept car called Yamaha Cross Hub also scheduled to appear in the biggest event in Tokyo. Yes, it worth mentioning as a surprise, because these Yamaha concept car is not like the previous concept that displays the figure of a sports car.
Right side view of 2018 Yamaha Cross Hub Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y5LxwA)
Perhaps this is also beyond your expectations for this, who expect the appearance of a sports car figure. Yamaha Cross Hub is made in the figure of a pick-up car that prioritizes transportation to transport Yamaha motorcycles, and is mentioned also has a similar design concept Sports ride. And Yamaha said the vehicle is aimed at "connecting the active and urban in the lifestyles of Yamaha enthusiasts".
Rear side view of 2018 Yamaha Cross Hub Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y5LxwA)
Uniquely, although it has limited cabin, but Yamaha Cross Hub can accommodate by 4 adults in it, with a unique seating configuration called 'Diamond Seat Layout,' that consist 1 driver in the middle, such as a motorcycle, and 3 passengers behind. Beside that the concept car adopted the suicide-door type.
The size of the Yamaha Cross Hub itself is almost similar to the stature of the Honda CR-V, as well as the back box has a wide enough space so as to be able to transport 2 units of motorcycles at once. It seems that these Japanese giant manufacturer does not want to be far from the world of motorcycles that have raised their name so far. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR]
It is clearly seen that these Japanese auto giant, Honda is very serious plunged into the electric car market by not leaving its characteristic. It's can be seen, after Honda launched the Urban EV concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 sometime ago.
The concept of Sports EV shows Honda's serious intent for future electric performance car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2let6Q9)
And now on its own home event ie Tokyo Motor Show 2017, Honda unveiled a concept called 'Honda Sports EV.' Honda itself has been confirmed to launch an electric-powered car at least in 2020, by preparing a number of concepts to be producted in the near future.
And while for the concept of Honda Sports EV, visually illustrating a 2-door coupe sportscar, with a simple design and futuristic also. Then there's classic impression appears to be included by using box-shaped rear lights, just like that uses on the Urban EV concept.
While the front of Honda Sports EV is still similar to the Honda Urban EV with a round headlights, but has been engineered in such a way that the aggressive aura can be emitted of it.
Unfortunately, so far Honda is still not opened yet about detailed specification of its Sports EV concept, although it is certain these car will get a high-powered electric motor.
As qouted of Autocar, October 25, 2017, Honda sources had suggested a range of around 150 miles for the Urban EV concept, so something similar should be expected for the Sports EV. The Japanese auto giant says it "combines EV performance and AI inside a compact body". *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR]
The name of VW Golf is more commonly known as a versatile hatchback car, especially Golf GTI which has more powerful. However, as fast as these VW Golf of course not a match competitor for the Audi Quattro S1 in the arena of races like Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
The VW Golf MkII Pikes Peak special double engined on the action. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4B6sO)
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), also known as The Race to the Clouds, is an annual race for hillclimb cars and motorcycles to climb the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado, USA. The track covers a distance of about 12.42 miles (19.99 km) with a distance of more than 156 rounds, climbing as high as 4,720 feet (1,440 m) from the start at Mile 7 on the Pikes Peak Highway till the finish line at the height of 14,110 feet (4,300 m).
The VW Golf MkII Pikes Peak is specially
made with 2 engines, namely 1 is behind the hood to drive the front
wheels, and another engine mounted in the rear seat position to provide
power for the rear wheels. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4B6sO)
Beside intend to make the Audi Quattro S1 rival car on the Pike Peak race, also to prove the performance of VW Golf, in 1985 the German famous automotive giant created a special Golf to participate in annual event of the Pikes Peak Hillclimb.
Yes, not just any car made, the VW Golf MkII Pikes Peak is specially made with 2 engines, namely 1 is behind the hood to drive the front wheels, and another engine mounted in the rear seat position to provide power for the rear wheels, so these car can moving with the front wheels, rear wheels, and 4WD.
Rear side view of the VW Golf MkII Pikes Peak special double engined. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4B6sO)
In 1985, each of the VW Golf MkII's engine used an Oettinger's naturally-aspirated 1.8-liter unit. Once race in the Pikes Peak event, it turns out the machines are also overwhelmed with the peak's high, as a result there is a lack of oxygen intake for the combustion chamber, thus the car only able to finish the race in third place in the Group-B.
Learning from mistakes, VolksWagen never gave up and returned to race on the Pikes Peak in 1986. This time, the VW Golf MkII carried 2 units of turbo-1.3-liter engine taken from VW Lupo. But once again VW still has not managed to conquer the Pikes Peak Hillclimb race and must admit the toughness of the Group-B's monster Audi Sport Quattro S1.
The last attempt of VW Golf MkII double engined in 1987 to conquer Pikes Peak increasingly became, then they built a VW Golf on a tubular chassis as the home of 2 units of 1.8 GTI 16V engine. In addition, the engines of these unique VW Golf is also given turbo forced induction device, and each machine connected with a Hewland's 5-speed manual transmission to channel its 640 hp of power and drive all four wheels.
The VW Golf MkII double engined is almost won on this legendary race. But once again unfortunately, the German famous automobile manufacturer must go home with empty handed, after their VW Golf MkII experienced a serious problem ie the suspension damage and had to get out of the race before reach the finish line. Since that day, the double-engined VW Golf MkII retired from the race event and to this day sit in peace at the VW Classic museum. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLD RALLY BLOG]
Following the dominance of Mercedes-Benz racing cars in the F1 arena, recently reportedly their latest hypercar that will be named "Mercedes-AMG Project ONE" finally will be produced soon. The hypercar appearance is very aggressive thanks to the presence of roof scoop and large fenders that accompany the LED headlights and the "AMG" emblem on the front. And Mercedes called these hypercar on the official website as 'F1 technology for the road'.
Mercedes-Benz Project ONE on its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show IAA 2017. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2h2vp43)
And again, the Mercedes-AMG has exhibited the same engine as used by Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in the Formula 1 racing cars into the Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar. Yes, as already known the engine used in the Mercedes-AMG racing cars in the F1 arena is a turbo hybrid with a capacity of 1,600 cc capable of spewing power up to 700 hp.
However, given the regulations that apply in Formula 1, the engine size and power are slightly limited, so little different for the drivetrain mounted on the Mercedes-AMG Project One will be slightly larger and capable of generating up to 1,000 hp.
In addition to the power generated from internal combustion, the Mercedes-AMG Project One is also powered by at least 4 electric motors and 2 of them mounted on the front wheels as well as be equipped with Lithium-Ion battery pack as its power storage container. These electric motors are capable of spinning up to 50,000 rpm.
Right side view of Mercedes-AMG Project ONE with its doors open. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2h2vp43)
While the third electric motor works to help the performance of its turbo device, and the fourth electric motor provides additional power on its 1.6 liter V6 engine. Each electric motor is capable of producing 160 hp, while being on the turbo unit gives an extra boost of 120 hp.
Mercedes-AMG states that these hypercar engine will not experience turbo-lag symptoms. In fact, more responsive than the V8 NA engine. The result, the Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar certainly has tremendous power, with acceleration capability from 0 to 200 kph achieved under 6 seconds and top speed up to 350 kph.
Even so these latest Mercedes hypercar can be invited to run on its electric motors only with a maximum distance as far as 25 km. While for the transmission itself uses an 8-speed automatic-manual unit specially made for the Project One to deliver the engine's power to the rear wheels.
For the chassis, the Mercedes-AMG Project One will wear monocoque chassis made of carbon fiber and use the forward/upward opening doors like the Mercedes-AMG SLS has. And next, the interior itself is equipped with a pair of HD screens, while the steering wheel is made just like the F1 car has, along with levers to adjust the car's control.
In the
development, it turns out Lewis Hamilton one of the main drivers in the Mercedes F1 racing team helped to develop the Project One's hybrid powertrain, but he did not work directly. And revealed that he was very happy with this project. The company said that these hypercar already been sold eventhough made in limited production numbers, ie 275 units only and each priced at $2.72 million (approx. Rp. 36.8 billion), while the production process will begin in 2020. If you insist to have these hypercar too? Let's make purchasing order from now on and wait next production in the row (if any). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MERCEDES-BENZ | SLASH GEAR]
Not only proficient in the making of firearms, it turns out Kalashnikov, known as the AK-47 firearm's manufacturer recently also reportedly have made an electric-powered motorcycle. The vehicle is devoted to the military and police's transportation needs.
A Kalashnikov's electric-powered motorcycle for police needs. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yDFkqO)
As reported by Jalopnik on October 17, 2017, Kalashnikov has presented an electric motorcycle for military needs at a military and defence expo named the Army 2017 International Military-Technical Forum in Russia on September ago. And after that, Kalashnikov got a contract from the local government to made 50 units of electric-powered motorcycles to be used by the Russian Police in securing the event of 2018 World Cup.
Unfortunately there has been no official information about the specification of these Kalashnikov's electric-powered motorcycle. But clearly, for its drivetrain reportedly using powerfull electric motor so no wonder make these motorbike can go as far as 150 km in a single battery charge.
The only banana clip you get is in the Kalashnikov logo on the seat. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yDFkqO)
For military versions, the electric motorcycles that do not have name yet, wrapped in a typical military camouflage paint scheme. Then on the back is equipped with two baggage, to accommodate other equipment that used during the operation. At the wheels using the tires with the offroad-typical threaded, so that the motorcycle can be used to cross various heavy terrains.
A Kalashnikov's electric-powered motorcycle for military duties. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yDFkqO)
As for the Police version is also not much different, but in a white color combined with a blue accent of typical Police vehicles. For wheels to use the tires with semi-off-road threaded, so it remains tough to traverse the asphalt and soil.
Kept
spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive
with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does
the cops.... •••[EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JALONIK]
Counted already almost two years since the first time Yamaha display their sports car concept named 'Sports Ride Concept' in the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 ago. So in the same event on this year, Yamaha will show the seriousness to plunge into the world of four wheels.
Yamaha's 2015 Tokyo motor show Sports Ride Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yASrIx)
As mentioned in an official release about the list of the Yamaha concept vehicles, and rumored to be there's a concept car that mentioned as a continuation of the Sports Ride Concept also scheduled to appear in the biggest event in Tokyo late October.
But very little information can be obtained about these mysterious car. Yamaha itself did not give any clue, except to mention that the design of these vehicle concept takes inspiration from the motorcycle and express the uniqueness of Yamaha Unique Style.
All of Yamaha’s aforementioned concept cars have been built using Murray’s radical iStream process, which enables extensive use of carbonfibre for lower production costs in high-volume cars.(Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yASrIx)
By viewing from the image is likely Yamaha will realize a sporty coupe car armed with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain or common full-electric powered motors that could be the new concept theme is present in Tokyo.
Of course not only these car that will adorn the 'Yamaha Motor Product Orchestra' booth at Tokyo Motor Show 2017 later. In those release the Iwata-based manufacturer, also promises at least there will be 20 models of their latest concept works will amaze the visitors. Wow, it seems that's worth to wait.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR]
