One of the world's iconic classic cars named the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL which has a hallmark that is the door was open upward like a flutter of seagull wings, familiarly called Gullwing.
The car was first introduced in February 1954 at the New York International Motor Sport Show. This car was made by carrying a futuristic shaped that was aerodynamic in its time and based on the W198-coded chassis platform.
The late Mr. BJ Habibie posed with his special Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing.' (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2mfJWiw)
According to data from the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, this Mercedes Gullwing uses an 6-cylinder inline Mercedes-Benz M198 engine with a capacity of 2,996 cc which is capable of producing a maximum power of 221 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm.
Then those engine power channeled to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission system.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe with its iconic gullwing door type is displayed at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lNrP3a)
The amounts of power above is able to make it run to the top speed numbers reaches of 250 kph. And also made the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' has acceleration capability from 0 to 100 kph in 7.4 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL uses a very lightweight a tubular pipe chassis, which is only 50 kg. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kvtfPH)
This engine is also really special because it has used a mechanical direct injection fuel supply system which is the result of cooperation with Bosch. Then the oil circulation system also uses dry sump model. The goal is that the oil supply continues to work optimally when the car is doing an extremely cornering.
The cabin of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe decorated by an elegant bright-red color. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kvtfPH)
Yes, for the car made in the 1950s of course the performance is quite impressive. Moreover, this Mercedes Gullwing uses a very lightweight chassis, which is only 50 kg. The chassis are made of tubular pipes and assembled like a cage. These chassis-shaped is makes the sides doesn't have door hinge holders as usually found in the cars in general. And that's why its door is open upward like a flutter of seagull wings.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe is one of the most sought after cars by the world's antique car collectors. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kvtfPH)
At present the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing,' is one of the most sought after cars by the world's antique car collectors. Reportedly, the car in good condition might be able to has a price ranges between 1 to 2.5 million US. dollar or around Rp.14 to 35 billion. Even it's very difficult to find, when there's a collector who willing to sell it.
Rear view of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe with its iconic gullwing door type is displayed at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lMqY2Q)
At the time, this car was only produced as many as 1,400 units and about 1,100 of them were sold in the United States while the rest were spread throughout the world.
Although classified as the super rare cars, but in Indonesia these Mercedes Gullwing are owned by several automotive collectors and one of them is owned by a former of the 3rd President of the Republic of Indonesia, the late Mr. BJ Habibie with a special plate number 'B 300 SL'.
(We deliberately wrote this article as a homage for the late. Mr. Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie who has passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 18:05 at the Central Hospital of Army 'Gatot Subroto,' Jakarta.
The automotive passions of the late Mr. BJ Habibie on the German cars can be seen of the Mercedes-Benz car rows that lined up neatly in his garage, including the Mercedes Gullwing. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kdjwNC)
Our deepest condolences to his family and to the all of Indonesian nation. May You rest in peace, Sir. And may Almighty Allah grant You the best places by His side. We will always remember all your services to Indonesia and the worlds.)*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ]
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This Lamborghini Aventador's modification looks very mysterious like the antagonist in the Star Wars movie, Darth Vader. The Aventador body change to be wider was made by the chubby-wider body specialist from Japan, Liberty Walk.
Lamborghini Aventador's appearance under a spell of the 'Darth Vader' spirit by LB-WORKS. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2k29TBg)
It starting from a layer of color that is given to all over the surface with the black glossy color. In addition to body color, the appearance of the Aventador is also supported by the new body kit. For these purposes, Liberty Walk provides a special body kit that are included in the LB-Work series.
A Liberty Walk's typical wide overfender is also installed on the Lamborghini Aventador 'Darth Vader'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2k29TBg)
Let's take look its exterior. Of the front, there is a bumper that is made more fierce complete with a wide splitter. Then its bonet is given two indentations that form and look like airscoops. Not to forget, a Liberty Walk typical overfender is also attached along with the sideskirts.
Here's you able to see it close, how low the Lamborghini Aventador 'Darth Vader' from the ground. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2k4xYHG)
The Aventador's stern section also underwent changes by using more assertive bumper and diffuser. The rear view is enhanced by mounting the wings in a fairly wide size. Those embedded body kit is also painted with a matte black color that looks even more fierce.
The Lamborghini Aventador 'Darth Vader' also pinned so that the body height can be adjusted up to almost kisses the ground. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2k29TBg)
Likewise, the legs of Lamborghini Aventador 'Darth Vader' are also given the same touch. Then the air suspension is also pinned so that the Aventador body height can be adjusted up to almost kisses the ground.
Rear side view of the Lamborghini Aventador 'Darth Vader'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2k29TBg)
Not to forget its standard rims were replaced with the 20 inches sized Forgiatio Maglia ECL Alloy Wheels in the front and 21 inches rear. These rims are also whitewashed under matte black color so that it blends with its fierce looking body. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TUNINGBLOG] Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.
A rendering image of this car first appeared in July this year. From the picture it is clear the direction of the next generation of the BMW M3 and M4. At first we expected the giant radiator grille seen in the virtual drawings will remain just fiction, but it turned out that the company is indeed playing with the idea of delivering its new performance vehicles a double kidney grille.
All-new BMW Concept 4 has been debuted at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kve8pt)
And now one of the German giant auto manufacturers, BMW presented its new BMW Concept 4 making its debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. This car previews the next-generation 4 Series, M3 and M4.
As quoted from Motor1, overall the look of this car is nice and classy, but it can't be help with the double kidneys shaped grille that looks less proportionate to its front fascia. And furthermore they wrote that it's oversized and does not fit into the overall car design language.
All-new BMW Concept 4 previews the next-generation 4 Series, M3 and M4. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kve8pt)
However, the company said that those shape was inspired by its iconic models such as the BMW 328 and 3.0 CSi. The only good news is that this is still a concept and the automaker is probably still testing the waters with this design solution. Who knows, hopefully, the production M3 and M4 would not be getting a similar layout.
All-new BMW Concept 4 exterior
is then given the finishing touches in the stunning Forbidden Red hue,
which further emphasizes the dramatic contours of the body. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kve8pt)
"The kidney has always stood for BMW,” Domagoj Dukec, head of design at BMW, says. “The BMW Concept 4 sets them confidently and with high quality like no other vehicle so far. The BMW Concept 4 provides a look at the expressive face of the new 4 Series."
On the other hand, the laser headlights applied are a work of art. The sleek clusters doesn't have a glass that covers them but instead relies on a three-dimensional structure with expossed inner elements. Just below the headlights, BMW places a massive air openings that can provide fresh air intake to the engine compartment and the brakes. The exterior is then given the finishing touches in the stunning Forbidden Red hue, which further emphasizes the dramatic contours of the body.
Adrian van Hooydonk, design director at the BMW Group explained, that the BMW Concept 4 embodies the aesthetic essence of the BMW brand: it connects ideal proportions with a clear, precise design.
There's no technical details currently available but we'd expected a range of turbocharged inline-four- and six-cylinder engines will send power to the rear or optionally all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission system. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BMW BLOG | MOTOR1 | AUTOBLOG] Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.
As we all know, that Ferrari has scheduled 2 world debuts for its products on this September. Yes, Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri had been announced the plan during the Q2 2019 earnings conference of those Italian company some time ago.
All-new Ferrari 812 GTS managed debut on September 9, 2019 as the latest full series production of front-engined V12 convertible. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2m25IGf)
Intended to remain a mystery, the Maranello-based premium car manufacturer has not revealed the identity of those two Prancing Horses. However, it's difficult to keep a future product secret these days, especially when the automaker invites potential buyers to see the cars before their official debut was held. Why? Because some of the participants then immediately jump on their social media to share the news.
For example, as quoted from the Instagram account of @trax-x who shared an image containing two paperweights describing the beautiful silhouette of two upcoming Prancing Horses. From the picture, those models are vaguely referred to "V12 Spider" and "V8 Spider." So that's why this September, we call as 'the Spiders invasion in Maranello,' let's look at the videos below:
Then we see them as the droptop versions of 812 Superfast and F8 Tributo. And as quoted in the conversation of the Ferrari Chat forum members which says that the V12-powered model is reportedly called the 'Ferrari 812 GTS,' was revealed on September 9. Then the V8-powered model or the Tributo droptop version called 'Ferrari F8 Spider,' will be revealed officially on September 24.
It seems that the 2019 will be one of the busiest years for the pracing horse logoed auto manufacturer in terms of product launches because the two Spiders follow the SF90 Stradale hybrid and F8 Tributo coupe. Still fresh in our memory when the epic P80/C was launched back on April, although it's not a regular production model because it was developed purely as the one-off and tracks-only car.
Following the release of Spider duo, November will be the month that a new grand tourer is going to revealed, possibly the car will use the V6 hybrid system that we know they've been working on for quite a while.
Further down the line, the Prancing Horses lineup will grow even more to include the company's first SUV called Purosangue. This SUV is planned to arrive in the end of 2022 and will ride on newly developed front-mid-engine vehicle architecture engineered to accommodate a hybrid powertrain.
Let's wait and see, what the Maranello-based auto manufacturer will reveal in the near future. Or might be there're rain of bucks waiting for us. Just kidding. Cheer up!*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FERRARI | MOTOR1 | CAR ADVICE | FERRARI CHAT]
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Some time ago Pagani Automobili reportedly was developing a new Huayra variant, but at that time it was believed to be called Huayra Dragon. However, at the end of last week those Italian premium car manufacturer quietly launched one of the most extreme Huayra variants and was named Pagani Huayra 'Imola' during a private ceremony.
Pagani's most extreme Huayra variant to date called 'Imola.' (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lJ8u2X)
These one-of-five limited-edition hypercars deliberately built to pays tribute to the Italy's famous racing circuit. And the car was ordered by Oleg Egorov, the founder and owner of TopCar Design tuning firm and a passionate supercar collector who previously also had a special Zonda nicknamed 'Unica'.
The first unit of 5 Pagani Huayra Imola with the owner, Oleg Egorov. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lGKDkM)
The exterior of this new Huayra is truly something worth seeing. Its exterior appearance is clearly not afraid to be the center of attention, Egorov asked Pagani to wrap the hypercar with bright red-orange accented carbon fiber. This color accented can be found on the front splitter, around the headlights, along side skirts, on the edge of the side air intake, under the hood scoop, and across to the rear diffuser.
Steering wheel and dashboard view of Pagani Huayra Imola. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lGKDkM)
Then its carbon sideskirts are also very different from other Huayra, including BC and BC Roadster. And the design inspiration seems to have been taken from several Zonda 760 series with a large scoop hood, high rear wing, and fins. The seven-spoke wheels are different, too. Many of the alterations are highlighted by bright red-orange accents that outline the edgy designs including inside its cabin.
Two ergonomic seater trimmed with bright red-orange accents insde the cabin of Pagani Huarya Imola. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lGKDkM)
Unfortunately, given the vehicle’s somewhat secretive nature, if there's no official technical details of the car. Even if the AMG-sourced V12 engine is untouched compared to the Huayra Roadster BC, the new Huayra derivative should pump out about 800 horsepower (596 kilowatts) and 774 lbs-feet (1,050 Newton-meters) of torque. Still, we believe some modifications to its engine could give it a bit more power.
What we can find out is that this hypercar will be limited to five units only. And the first unit of this hypercar belongs to Oleg Egorov and the remaining 4 cars are not known who ordered it and whether it will be made similar as the first one or different. And also we don’t know the price Pagani is asking for each one of them. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS | AUTOBLOG | MOTOR1]
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