Here's the Glickenhaus supercar for the next Le Mans racing season

Scuderia Glickenhaus, an American supercar manufacturer in September 2019 had shown a rendered images of its supercar figure which mentioned will compete for the 2020-2021 season in the WEP Hypercar class at the Le Mans circuit, France.

The company is known for commissioning the one-off Ferrari P4/5 supercar which was designed by Pininfarina. Then in the racing world, the American company has also well-known as a participant in various endurance racing events such as 24-Hours of Nurburgring between 2015 to 2017  with the Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG 003 (named after the company’s founder) cars.

Rendered image of 2019 SCG 007. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OwzzkI)

The supercar mentioned above will be named SCG 007 and as quoted by Autoexpress, that the American manufacturer has confirmed that the car will use a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. It seems, the car's engine is relatively small, but it has in accordance with the regulation of the WEC Hypercar class which limits engine power to only 750 horsepower. We thought that the number can be achieved with certain modifications.

From the rendering images, it's seen that the car appears with a new look aimed specifically at the WEP Hypercar class which will replace the current LMP1 class starting in 2020 as an effort to attract more manufacturers to take part in this race. In the current LMP1 class, only Toyota competes with various 'privateer' teams.

Rendered image of 2019 SCG 007. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OwzzkI)

Along with Glickenhaus, the British supercar manufacturer, Aston Martin has also confirmed its participation in the Le Mans race in the WEP Hypercar class by using a car based on Valkyrie. Aside from Toyota, Glickenhaus and Aston Martin, it is also known that Brabham and ByKolles are also interested in joining the inaugural WEC Hypercar class of the 2020-2021 Le Mans racing season. 

Furthermore, not only using it as a racing car of the upcoming WEC Hypercar class at Le Mans, but the Scuderia Glickenhaus will also sell those SCG 007 supercars in limited numbers.

"We used everything we learned from SCG 003 (a racing car which competed at the Nurburgring 24 hours), which is now SCG 004 (GT3/GT2 racing car) and will be part of SCG 007," said Jim Glickenhaus, CEO of Scuderia Gluckenhaus some time ago.

"We will build the racing version of SCG 007 as a prototype, with a design that is quite similar to the street version of the car, and we will make it more than 20 units. "It's not a problem, but we will make it more practical for ordinary roads," he said further. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GLICKENHAUS RACING | AUTOEXPRESS]
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Here it is Ferrari' hybrid sportscar

Ferrari, an Italian supercar manufacturer known for its automotive products that are synonymous with large-capacity engines and blaring engine sounds, now the company is exploring a new segment through the all-new Ferrari Roma sports coupe plug-in hybrid.

Ferrari has revealed the Ferrari Roma, an all-new model that slots in between the Ferrari Portofino and the Ferrari F8 Tributo in the brand’s line-up. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/37h3bez)

It's estimated that Ferrari Roma will soon become a serious competitor to the Porsche 911, which also has the opportunity to attract new consumers, namely those who want to try out the sports coupe capabilities by using an environmentally friendly hybrid engine. 

As reported by AFP, Ferrari's Commercial Director Enrico Galliera said that the Roma was designed "for people who want to drive a sports car, or a Ferrari, but they are afraid of Ferrari and sports cars."

Ferrari Roma features a 612bhp V8 engine and a new interior design. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/37h3bez)

The figure of the Ferrari Roma, which was debuted on Thursday, November 14, 2019, is the fifth car model introduced by the prancing horse logoed premium car manufacturer this year. But the car became the first model released under the Ferrari business plan for the next five years, which included electric and hybrid supercars. 

To support the performance of the Roma, the Italian premium car manufacturer still installs a powerful Ferrari engine, ie the 3.855cc V8 engine so that the car is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in just 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 341 kph. Then the transmission system uses an 8-speed DCT gearbox that is similar to the Ferrari SF90 Stradale.

What distinguishes it from other Ferrari models is that Roma's appearance tends to be more calm with a long front-facing snout, sharp headlights to the side, a lower A-pillar, and a minimalist rear end. The plan, Ferrari Roma will begin shipping to consumers in mid-2020 with an off-road selling price of the US. $220 thousand or equivalent to Rp. 3.1 billion. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARBUYER]

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Get to know about the BMW' first scooter

BMW, one of the German automotive giants, besides making various kinds of premium cars, also is known manufactures the topnotch motorcycles and scooters.

In the scooter segment, to date, BMW has marketed its newest BMW C650 GT scooter model. And you can see these BMW's big scooters have made its debut at the 2019 EICMA held in Milan some time ago.

The BMW R10 scooter never put into the production line and replaced by BMW Isetta. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OnWsqB)

Meanwhile, if the automotive enthusiasts are given a question about the first scooter produced by BMW. Most of them will answer that the BMW C1 model which was produced from 2000 to 2002 is the first scooter made by this German manufacturer. That's not the right answer.

And the correct answer is the BMW R10 which was made in the 1950s. Yes, actually this German manufacturer had been started the scooter segment business nearly 67 years ago, were at that time (in 1953-1954) they made 2 unit scooters later known as BMW R10. Although only as a prototype, but is noted as the starting point of the German manufacturer in the scooter segment.

The BMW C1 was not the first BMW-made scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OnWsqB)

It seems, at the time BMW was also tempted by the success stories of Italian scooter manufacturers such as Piaggio and Innocenti. So they decided to follow in the footsteps of those two Italian manufacturers to dive into the scooter segment.
Unfortunately, the BMW R10 did not succeed in becoming the company's commercial product. The German automotive giant did not give a chance to these scooter-typed vehicles to appear widely in the world, and that might be the reason why it was forgotten then.😢

In the time, this BMW R10 scooter came with a design that is directed to a shape that slightly different than its German or Italian-made rival scooters that existed at that time such as Vespa, Lambretta or Heinkel, etc.

The BMW R10 had a large fairing that served as both leg shield and front fender. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OnWsqB)

Unlike the successful Vespas of that era, the BMW R10 scooter prototype had a large fairing that served as both leg shield and front fender. So that the R10 has a prominent front fender made it look a bit like a cyclops version of Snoopy from Charles Schultz’s 'Peanuts' comic strip, elongated rear body, and seats for 2 people.

The 1st prototype of 1953 BMW R10 was equipped with a single-cylinder 175cc engine and 198cc on the 2nd one produced in 1954. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XoVize)

The first prototype produced in 1953 was equipped with a single-cylinder 175cc engine capable of producing about 8hp while the second one made in 1954 was equipped with a 198cc producing about 10 hp.

Initially, the German company planned to launch the BMW R10 in 1954, but................. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2O0BwqE)

Initially, the German company planned to launch the BMW R10 in 1954. But the scooter didn't put into the production line due to the company's financial situation was not favorable. At that time, BMW was more interested in four-wheeled vehicle products that were believed to bring new solutions for urban transportation at the time. 

The BMW Isetta 300 then put into the production line replaced the BMW R10 scooter in 1954. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/32UIu4I)

So be the BMW Isetta, a microcar model which is then put into the production line to replace the BMW R10 scooter. And the results are also not disappointing with total sales of over 160,000 units of the BMW Isetta. So it made proof of the microcars were the company's right choice in the time. Now, there are just two of these wonderful R10 scooters in existence – both safely kept in the BMW Group Classic collection in Munich.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BMW MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE | BLOG.MOTORCYCLE | CYBERMOTORCYCLE]

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A German' bizarre round-designed scooter

Lutz knew as a small machinery manufacturer that had been building stationary engines since 1948. The company's full name was Lutz-GmbH. Braunschweig-Querum and had an address in Bienroder Weg 53, Fernruf 22122, Braunschweig-Kralenriede.

1950 Lutz R3 Hummel or Lutz-Roller with a 58 cc engine and basic lightweight body construction. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NZ2FtV)

This German' company founded in 1946 by Otto Lutz who held an engineering doctorate and had been employed as a professor at the Technical University in Stuttgart (1936) and later at the German Aircraft Engine Research Institute in Braunschweig.

1950 Lutz R3 'Hummel'
with a 58 cc engine. (Picture  
from:  http://bit.ly/33SnvAR)

Professor Lutz was later acknowledged for the work he had done relating to jet engines and two-stroke engine technologies and became a respected figure in aviation research. Professor Lutz died in 1974 and now his personal Lutz P53 moped has become part of the Städtisches Museum Braunschweig collections.

In the beginning, the company developed an efficient bicycle engine that could be easily installed in the frame of any bicycle's brands at that time. The engine was a 58cc 2-stroke as authorities limited new designs to less than 60cc.

The engine was also used to power wheel-chairs, lawnmowers, pumps and all manner of stationary machines. It's noted several other companies including Goebel, Delius and Adria used this engine.  As a result, some 2,000 of these 48 cc (b/s 40/39.5mm 49.3cc) machines are sold in 1951.

Sales brochure of Lutz-Roller or R3.  
(Picture from:  http://bit.ly/2NZ2FtV)

And then, Lutz GmbH developed several motor scooters, examples of which competed in the ADAC Deutschland Rundfahrt reliability trial. Besides that, Lutz also developed and marketed the moped.

Its first scooters appeared in 1949 wore basic lightweight bodywork construction made it rather similar to the early Italian machines and named 'Lutz R3 Hummel' using a 58 cc 2-stroke engine.

In 1950 the company got into trouble because it gave the standard vehicle name of the 'Hummel,' and the compatriot company DKW raised objections due to feeling have more right to the name, as a result, the Hummel name should be removed.

The following year Lutz produced a larger scooter named 'Lutz Autobahnroller' with a 175cc engine and designed by W. Lieb in a bizarre round-shaped. It was similar in appearance of the smaller model by retained the two-speed gearbox and used 8-inch wheels. The Autobahnroller engine claimed able to spew power up to 7 horsepower and made it could run-up to the speed of 80 kph. 

1951 Lutz Autobahnroller with a 175cc 2-stroke engine and designed in bizarre round-shaped by W. Lieb. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33SnvAR)

Unfortunately, there is no information about the Lutz Autobahnroller whether this scooter is produced or not. If you have additional information about this mysterious scooter figure, don't hesitate to submit it to the comments box below. We really appreciate your help.

In the end, the company didn't stay long in the scooter business, because in 1952/1953, the company's sales numbers plummeted and forced them to cease production, later declared bankrupt in 1954.😢

Lutz P53, a private moped of Professor Lutz became part of the Städtisches Museum Braunschweig collection. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CTjujW)

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WIKIPEDIA | WALTER'S AUTOWERKSTATT | MO.PED.SE | ROLLERWELT | CYBERMOTORCYCLES]

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An American scarce Crocker Scootabout

From a number of references, we have found that the actual culture of scooters first appeared in America with the appearance of the first scooter in the world called the Autoped around 1915. Then the global popularity of scooters increased by the end of World War II, marked by the presence of Vespa and Lambretta in the pizza country.

The Three Stooges on the 1941 American-made, Crocker Scootabout. Surprised Moe let Curly be in the driver's seat. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qmraIF)

The popularity of these scooters in the post-war period was largely driven by the sluggish world economy, especially in countries directly involved in the war and made the people's purchasing power at that time were so low so then they were not afforded to buy the four-wheeled vehicles.

1941 Crocker Scootabout with its typical teardrop bodywork. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NZUMVn)

With the presence of scooters intended to provide low power personal transportation (50 to 250 cc engines). The original layout is still widely used in this application. Scooters are popular for private transportation, partly based on the low cost of purchase and operation and benefits that include convenience in parking and storage. Licensing requirements for scooters are easier and cheaper than those for cars in most parts of the world, and insurance is generally cheaper.

The Crocker Scootabout sales brochure. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2QpVzQZ)

Among American scooters before and after the war, one of them was made by the Crocker Motorcycle Company, the company known of single-cylinder speedway racing motorcycles from 1932, powerful V-twin road motorcycles from 1936, and the "Scootabout," one of the first modern styled motor scooters, in the late 1930s.

A telegraph cable delivery man uses the Scootabout in the 1942 movie-titled 'Talk of the Town'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qmraIF)

1941 Crocker Scootabout in a magazine
article. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ObXzJJ)

Have you ever watched the Three Stooges' classic film series? Well, in one episode, there was a scene where three of these hilarious friends were riding a Crocker Scootabout scooter and sidecar with all their funny behavior (see the picture above). The Los Angeles-based company made these scooters in short production periods.

The step-through scooter, designed by Al Crocker and distributed by Floyd Clymer, featured one-up seating, a centrifugal clutch, and a 2.3-hp Lawson air-cooled engine hidden behind a teardrop-shaped cowling pressed from sheet metal. The simplicity of operation was obtained through the use of an automatic clutch that engaged as the foot throttle was depressed. And by removing the foot from the throttle quickly, disengaged the clutch.

The operation is said to be somewhat similar to fluid drive such as used on some makes of 1941 cars. A foot lever operated an internal expanding brake band on which was mounted Ferodo lining. Choke and compression releases are combined in one lever on the right handlebar. The standard color was black with red panels. And a tow-back attachment was available for use in attaching the unit to car bumpers.

Sales brochure of Crocker Scootabout
(Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NZVBNZ)

The Crocker Scootabout was considered a forerunner at the time it was released. Scooters of the time were very plain, no-nonsense fun machines, and the Crocker Motorcycle Company gave them style with a streamlined design including two-toned paint jobs and skirted fenders even before Indian made that look famous, and the company furthered scooter design by adding a crude suspension to the front end in 1941.

At the time, the scooter was sold for $139.00. Unfortunately with the war underway and the supply of the Lawson air-cooled engines dried up so the production ceased in 1942. It's thought at the time, less than 100 units of these little scooters were ever produced.😢

In 1997 the Crocker name was resurrected by collectors Markus Karalash and Michael Schacht in order to supply replacement parts for the original Crockers. After an enthusiastic response to reproduction parts produced for a restoration, the partners decided to officially incorporate Crocker Motorcycle Company in January 1999. In 2002 steps began to trademark Crocker Motorcycle Company Worldwide, and they anticipate the ability to eventually assemble complete reproductions of all Crocker Motorcycles. Wanna see the Lutz scooters.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CROCKER MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | KICKSTARTKAREN | FLESH&RELICS |  HAGGERTY]

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