Concept ONLY Along with the depletion of the availability of fossil fuels so that it is destined to become a thing of the past. And now we can say that we are in the era of global electrification which is massively starting to creep into all sectors of our modern life. We can see this in the world's automotive, where for sure the role of conventional combustion engines is starting to be marginalized by increasingly sophisticated electric motors.
Tryton
MM2 is an electric powered motorcycle concept created by Vil Tsimenzin
that combines a classic romance style with a modern performance. (Picture from:DesignBuzz)
Soon electric vehicles will rule our future. Therefore, if you want to buy it, make your choice properly. However, some argue that choosing to buy an electric vehicle in this case a motorcycle means you voluntarily let go of the heavy, masculine and metallic ones being a thing of the past.
If you wanna share the similar opinion related the issues, maybe it's time to let it go. And the figure of an electric-powered motorcycle design concept named the Tryton MM2 might be changed the game if there's someone whose gonna bring it into reality. Due to apart from being eco-friendly, it offer innovative designs that can quickly compete with the best in the business.
Tryton MM2 e-motorcycle concept is made of a carbon fiber body and strengthed by thermoplastic body panels. (Picture from:DesignBuzz)
As you can see on the dual faced motorcycle pictures here, the design of an electric-powered motorcycle created by a Boston-based designer named Vil Tsimenzin had fully displays the figure of a unique-shaped motorcycle that combines the classic romance looks and styles with the modern motorbike's performance.
Tryton MM2 e-motorcycle uses a pack of battery which is said to be able to provide a sensational ride as far of 132 miles on a single charged. (Picture from:DesignBuzz)
According to the designer, this modern motorcycle uses a pack of battery which is said to be able to provide a sensational sustainable classic ride style with a body made of carbon fiber and strengthed by thermoplastic body panels. So its weight is estimated to be around 215 lbs, which is also said to be one of the rare zero-emissions motorcycles.
Tryton MM2 e-motorcycle concept also has onboardbattery can be charged via a conventional 110V outlet in about two and a half hours.(Picture from: DesignBuzz)
Furthermore the electric-powered motorcycle concept said to be provided a ride range approximately 132 miles on a single charged, while its onboard battery can be charged via a conventional 110V outlet in about two and a half hours. In addition, it is also claimed to be able to reach a top speed of 160 mph and be able to accelerate from zero to 100 mph in just 4.4 seconds.
Tryton MM2 e-motorcycle concept is claimed to be able to reach a top speed of 160 mph and be able to accelerate from zero to 100 mph in just 4.4 seconds. (Picture from: DesignBuzz)
There are no more detailed technical specifications mentioned by the designer of this concept motorcycle. However, from this unique design it can be concluded that everything that appears in the future always starts with creative ideas such this which are then realized into reality according to the needs at the time.😎
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 | WORLDLESSTECH | DESIGNBUZZ ]
ONE-OFF As a true automotive enthusiast, of course you know the figure of Luigi 'Coco' Chinetti Jr, an Italian-American automotive entrepreneur who brought a lot of great influence to the Prancing Horse brand's gait on American soil in the 1960s. As we know that Chinetti is famous in America through its racing team called NART (North American Racing Team) which uses various racing cars made by car manufacturers based in Maranello.
One of the weirdest ever Ferrari's car model, named the Ferrari 365 NART Spyder Grintosa. (Picture from: Conceptcarz)
He has an amazing understanding of what the American market wants, such in the mid-1960s, when he assumed spyder designs would become a trend in the American market. Then he managed to convince 'Il Commendatore' Enzo Ferrari to make these cars to be marketed in America. We have also discussed previously some unique Ferrari cars are known to have a unique idea designs of Coco Chinetti Jr, such as theFerrari 275 P2 Speciale, Ferrari 250 GT N.A.R.T. Spider by Fantuzzi.
The Ferrari 365 NART Spyder Grintosa's coachwork done by Carrozzeria Autosport di Bachelli & Villa and under commisoned of Luigi 'Coco' Chinetti Jr.. (Picture from: Supercars)
Now we will discuss another unique car called the Ferrari NART 365 Spyder Grintosa ('Grintosa,' an Italian word translates to 'aggressive in a sporting fashion') which is reportedly special commissioned of Coco Chinetti Jr. in 1969. The unique car built in the Maranello-based Ferrari's plant and was one of the 10 Ferrari NART 365 Spyder models ever made and built based on the Ferrari 365 GTC which is said to have adopted a very futuristic design at the time.
The Ferrari 365 NART Spyder Grintosa has a simple dashboard and built based on the Ferrari 365 GTC which is said to have adopted a very futuristic design at the time. (Picture from: GTPLanet)
Well, as a consequence, the chassis, engine and frame were taken from the 365 GTC, while the unique bodywork was done by a coachbuilder company in Bastiglia, Modena called Carrozzeria Autosport di Bachelli & Villa. As quoted of Conceptcarz that the design of these NART Spyder's is similar to the 512 BBLM models was built later in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The Ferrari 365 NART Spyder Grintosa is powered by a Colombo SOHC 4,390 cc Tipo 245/C V-12 engine and combined with 3 Weber carburetors. (Picture from: GTPLanet)
As is known, that the Ferrari 365 series which is used as the basis of this one-off car first appeared in the late 1960s was powered by a Gioacchino Colombo's SOHC 4,390 cc Tipo 251/C V-12 engine and combined with 3 Weber carburetors so that it was able to spew power up to almost 300 hp. As for the front and rear suspension, most of this series uses an independent suspension equipped with double wishbones and coil springs.
And the famous car model from this series is the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 which was launched as the replecement of the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 at the 1968 Paris Auto Show. The car designed by Leonardo Fioravanti of Pininfarina and given a nickname as 'Daytona' by the media and automotive enthusiasts to comemmorate Ferrari's success dominated the winning podiums 1, 2 and 3 at the 1967 Daytona 24-Hours.
The Ferrari 365 NART Spyder Grintosa has unusual features such as the nose/headlights, side vents, and a weird rear tire cover. (Picture from: Supercars)
The Ferrari NART 365 Spyder Grintosa has the chassis number #12611 was made for only one example, and is said to be an unattractive model among automotive enthusiasts (perhaps until now) because of its unusual shape and coud be said as the weird ones ever used on the prancing horse species. As you can see from the very front which includes the nose/headlights, side vents, and a weird rear tire cover, maybe the car is the only Ferrari model that uses such a style.
The Ferrari 365 NART Spyder Grintosa and other 365 NART Spyder models built based on this Ferrari 365 GTC. (Picture from: TopCarRating)
Sorry, we couldn't find any video about the Ferrari 365 NART Spyder Grintosa model, the following video is about its donor Ferrari 365 GTC.
As quoted of Conceptcarz, it was last known that the Ferrari NART 365 Spyder Grintosa had been treated with a restoration carried out by Autosport in Modena, Italy, under the Ferrari Authorized Customer Service Center, and had been seen at several world-famous automotive events such as the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance some time ago. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CONCEPTCARZ | SUPERCARS | THECAREXPERIENCE | GTPLANET | CLASSICDRIVER ]
Unique ONES After some time ago we talked about a concept car made by an independent designer named Dejan Hristo which was named the Ferrari Simoom, this name was taken from the name of the a kind of the strong, dry, dust-laden wind that blows in the Sahara and the Middle East regions.
Here's Maserati Khamsin gran tourer is introduced for the first time to public at the Turin Auto Show 1972 on the Bertone's booth. (Picture from: ItaliAuto)
It turns out that the car naming taken from the name of the wind was also done by the Italian automotive company Maserati in the 1970s. We even previously had discussed about the Maserati Bora whose name is also taken from the name of the wind and designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of the same era.
One of the Maserati Khamsin design sketches by the famous Bertone design house designer named Marcello Gandini.
(Picture from: FormTrends)
The mentioned car is the Maserati Khamsin (Tipo AM120), a fancy gran tourer produced by Maserati in between 1974 to 1982, and its name is taken from the name of a kind of strong and 'cruel' dusty winds in the Egyptian's deserts for fifty days every year. As you can see the car has a unique shape which is a blend of Italian and French styles.
Maserati Khamsin is a fancy gran tourer (in pictured is the 1975 model) produced by Maserati in between 1974 to 1982. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
As quoted from Classicdriver.com, due to its unique shape, the car is described as a unique love-child born of the Italian and French affairs in the early 1970s. As we know, at that time the Italian company was under the ownership of the French company Citroën. So it is not surprising that the gran tourer designed by Marcello Gandini of the Bertone design house also has a French style touches.
Maserati Khamsin is a unique
shaped car uses a full steel monocoque construction, assisted by an
insulated tubular subframe to support the rear suspension and
differential. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
Physically, the Maserati Khamsin has a typical 1970s wedge-shaped bodywork design, coupled with a pop-up headlights, fastback roofline and a kammback or sharp-angled rear end. The back is characterized by full-width glass panels, featured with 'floating' taillights. In 1977, a mild facelift was carried out by adding several horizontal blades on the Khamsin's nose to help the engine cooling.
Maserati Khamsin is a fancy gran tourer (in pictured is the 1975 model) produced by Maserati in between 1974 to 1982. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
The Maserati's unique shaped car uses a full steel monocoque construction, assisted by an insulated tubular subframe to support the rear suspension and differential. The car is powered by a Maserati AM 115 V8 DOHC 4,930 cc engine coupled with the ZF 5-speed manual gearbox.
Maserati Khamsin is is powered by a Maserati AM 115 V8 DOHC 4,930 cc engine coupled with the ZF 5-speed manual gearbox. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
The engine is capable of blowing a maximum power of 320 hp at 5,500 rpm, with a torque of 482 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The power is fed through four Weber 42 DCNF 41 dual carburetors and uses dry lubrication. This combination allows the gran tourer (for European specification models) to be driven up to a top speed of 270 kph.
Maserati Khamsin is a fancy gran tourer (in pictured is the 1975 model) produced by Maserati in between 1974 to 1982. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
Like other cars made by Citroën at that time, the Khamsin also has applied a special lubrication system that uses what the company called as the LHM (liquide hydraulique minerale), a fluid pressurised by an engine-driven pump and contained in a system of pipes to support its reliability and driving comfort. The fluid is used to activate the Khamsin brakes, clutch, power steering (and even seat height adjustment), so by the slightest touch on any of these controls can have a huge effect.
1977 Maserati Khamsin featured with a mild facelift by adding several horizontal blades on the car's nose to help the engine cooling. (Picture from: Bringatrailer)
The Maserati Khamsin concept was first introduced at the Bertone's booth at the Turin Auto Show 1972 in November. Then in March 1973, the production version appeared at the Paris Motor Show 1973, while the car production only started in the 1974.
Although it accommodates numerous improvements over the Ghibli, its predecessor, unfortunately Khamsin does not emulate its predecessor's success; in large part due to the global fuel crisis that occurred in the mid-1970s which automatically reduced demand for large V8-engined grand tourer cars.
When its production ended in 1982, only 435 Maserati Khamsins were built, of which 155 units were exported to the US market. And now the Maserati's fancy gran tourer is one of the rare cars and much sought after by classic car fans. And if you want to have one of them, you should have lots of piles of money (its prices estimated of more than $120 thousands). But if You already have one, just don't forget to let it warm up before you drive off. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MASERATI | CLASSICDRIVER.COM ]
SuperBEAST A few days after a series of mysterious photos of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar leaked on social media, the British manufacturer has officially unveiled the new and more impressive limited edition track-purposed hypercar named the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro is appeared without any electrification drivetrain, and is touted able to give the Formula 1 racing car driving sensation.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro (near-right) limited edition is an upgrading version to the Valkyrie standard road variant (far-left) with a driving feel like a Formula 1 race car. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
As we all know, Aston Martin initially launched its Valkyrie AMR Pro concept at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The British manufacturer noted that the AMR Pro was developed by
utilizing its race car technology from the beginning, then being
modified to fulfill specified requirements of the Le Mans racing event.
Predicted, its record time is to reach 3 minutes 20 seconds if it
running around at the Circuit de la Sarthe, the racing track used for
the Le Mans 24-Hours.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro limited
edition is got technological improvements. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
After that, the British company made a series of comprehensive changes
to make it a production version. But unfortunately, the AMR Pro program
was canceled due to several crucial problems, such as financial
problems, the postponement of the Le Mans competition, and many other
problems related to the Covid-19 pandemic had occurred since early 2020.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro track-used hypercar while sat on display at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: Motortrend)
The technological improvements is occured on the Valkyrie AMR Pro figure do have consequences for doing some major modifications by Aston Martin when compared to standard variant of Aston Martin Valkyrie. For example, the chassis was made lighter by adding more carbon fiber components to parts such as the carbon suspension wishbones, perspex windscreen and side windows.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro limited
edition is built based on more lighter chassis by adding more carbon fiber components to
parts such as the carbon suspension wishbones, perspex windscreen and
side windows. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
Then the car's wheelbase was extended to 380 mm, so does the front track also made to be 96 mm wider, while the rear track became 115 wider compared to the standard variant. In fact, the new bolder aerodynamic package also adds 266 mm to its length dimension.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro limited
edition is capable of producing more than twice the downforce, and
lateral acceleration exceeding 3G when compared to its roads version. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
Furthermore, the carbon fiber front splitter is made more prominent, including the reshaped front wheel arch and fins to improve the driving aerodynamics. While the traditional rearview mirrors are still used, as is the rear wing including the wheel covers. The British car manufacturer claims that the Valkyrie AMR Pro is capable of producing more than twice the downforce, and lateral acceleration exceeding 3G when compared to its roads version.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro limited
edition will be available 40 units worldwide, plus two prototypes. (Picture from: CarandDriver)
In addition to wearing new bodywork, it turns out that the car also no longer relies on a hybrid system as was pinned on the roads version. Instead now, the Valkyrie AMG Pro relies on a 6.5 liter Naturally Aspirated V12 engine specially developed by Cosworth to produce up to 1,000 hp at 11,000 rpm and Aston Martin also claims that the car is capable of giving 'a track performance close to what the F-1 racing car can be done'.
Initially, only 25 units of the Valkyrie AMR Pro will be produced. But at the car's launching event some time ago, Aston Martin said that the car will be available 40 units, plus two prototypes. Unfortunately, the British manufacturer has not been disclosed the price yet and most likely will be sent to customers by the end of this year.
And for those of you who (afforded) to spent the money of yours to have an Aston Martin Valkyrie AMG Pro, will be invited to attend track day experiences hosted by Aston Martin at several circuits around the world. And the car's owners can participate as much as they want, including getting professional instruction, VIP racing meals, and exclusive FIA racing outfits. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR | CARANDDRIVER ]
Concept ONLY As we all know that Ferrari is currently preparing its latest hybrid SUV model which is given the Ferrari Purosangue, which to this day we do not know what it will look like. It is reported that the Prancing Horse logoed premium car manufacturer will take some design inspiration from Ferrari Roma.
Despite the Ferrari Simoom concept has high clearance, the design suggests plenty of performance just like it should be in a Ferrari. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
And off course, one thing that can be said for sure is that the hybrid SUV model of the Prancing Horse will not look like the following crossover. The striking looks concept car was created by Dejan Hristov and dubbed the Ferrari Simoom, it gets the name from the famous desert wind in Sahara through to Middle-East and looks differ to those Italian marque.
The Ferrari Simoom concept combines design cues from various Ferrari models, with the front fascia inspired by the F12 Berlinetta and 812 models. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Maybe the SUV's design made by Dejan Hristov is far from what it called Purosangue, the Ferrari's hybrid SUV that will be coming soon, but at least the design can provide the alternative pictures to the prospective Ferrari hybrid SUV.
From the rendering images, it can be seen that the front of the concept car features sleek curved thin LED headlights that follow the signature bumper design that flows with the air intakes sharp shaped. Of course with a look like this makes the front of the concept car more attractive and in line with the openings behind the front wheels that allow air to flow across the hood and flow easily to the sides.
The Ferrari Simoom concept featured with the SF90 rear windshield, which also acts as an active spoiler while the taillight inspired by Roma. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Then if we take a closer look at the profile, you'll quickly notice that this crossover concept doesn't have the traditional mirrors and instead has a small rear-facing cameras mounted on each of the A-pillars. Seen on the side, the car has a door that is quite unique because at first sight, its rear door looks very small and when opened will take with it half of the rear wheel arch. There is another uniqueness that can be seen in this car concept, namely there is no visible door handle, and there is no explanation of how to enter the cabin.
The Ferrari Simoom concept has fully luscious curves and plenty of aerodynamic elements and vents. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Furthermore, the Simoom concept also looks very different from premium SUV cars in general, it can be seen in the absence of a rear window, which of course affects the practicality of the vehicle but makes it look more sleek. Still from the car's rear section, you can see a narrow taillight, LED light bar, with a prominent diffuser and dual tailpipes that look like they are mounted behind the rear wheels.
And as quoted of BlackXperience, by looking at the Ferrari Simoom concept's elegance design, which is said deserves to be a tough rival to the Aston Martin DBX if Ferrari decides to glance at it for production, but it is not. And certainly its journey won't be stopped here.
FYI, this design is only a concept which is the rendering image results of an independent designer named Dejan Hristov who is not associated or supported by the Maranello-based premium car manufacturer. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOPSPEED ]
There are no more detailed technical specifications mentioned by the designer of this concept motorcycle. However, from this unique design it can be concluded that everything that appears in the future always starts with creative ideas such this which are then realized into reality according to the needs at the time.😎
