Special Breed A couple days before the well-known Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari, successfully presented its third special supercar of Icona series called the Ferrari Daytona SP3, turn out previously the Maranelo-based manufacturer is launched a new special one-off supercar called the Ferrari BR20.
The Ferrari introduced its newest car named the Ferrari BR20 on November 11, 2021, which was based on the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso. (Picture from: TopGear)
The Ferrari's unique supercar is the result of the work of a team headed by Flavio Manzoni to try to take the history of the 12 cylinder engine, namely the Ferrari 410 SA and 500 Superfast. The car was introduced on Thursday, November 11, 2021, which was reportedly made specially by order of a loyal customer of the prancing horse car which was certainly made according to consumer desires and designed to express unparalleled taste and uniqueness.
The Ferrari BR20 is the result of the work of a team headed by Flavio Manzoni to try to take the history of the 12 cylinder engine, namely the Ferrari 410 SA and 500 Superfast. (Picture from: TopGear)
Furthermore, the prancing horse logoed auto breeder said that the car design was inspired by the 1950s and 1960s Ferrari coupes, also combined with the customer taste and desires. As quoted from Autocar, the new prancing horse car was built on the basis of the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso and sets up only two seats inside the cabin (due to the rear passenger seats intentionally removed).
The Ferrari BR20's interior is wrapped in genuine leather combined with carbon fiber on the panels. (Picture from: TopGear)
Now for the drivetrain, it still uses the GTC4 Lusso's default V12 engine which was originally already fierce, so it is still reliable when installed on the BR20 under the ultra-sleek fastback lines. As for the dimensions when compared to its donor, it turns out that the BR20 is 76 mm longer, so that its stern looks more beautiful.
The Ferrari BR20 is built based on the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso, is distinguished with the removed rear seat and replaced with a spacious luggage compartment inside the cabin. (Picture from: TopGear)
If you look at the roof as if there is arches, it's clear that the exterior design is also very different from the GTC4 Lusso. Here, Ferrari wants to show that the BR20 has more reliable aerodynamics. Moreover, when combined with the muscular looks rear bumper so that thickens the aggressive impression, plus twin rounded-taillights made such in harmony with its exhausts.
The Ferrari BR20 is powered by 6.3-litre V12 slung up front developing 681bhp and 514lb ft of torque to drive all-wheels. (Picture from: TopGear)
It's more cools, the interior arrangement is more impressive by presenting two stunning colors, a combination of dark brown genuine leather called the Heritage Testa di Moro and carbon fiber combined with unique stitching with silver cross-stiching threads plus the Oak Wood accented trim on the back of the seats and the trunk floor.
As claimed to be lightweight car, it is not surprising that many details rely on carbon fiber materials, and to showing the Ferrari BR20 as a superfast car, so the automaker has embedded four-wheel drive system with athletic legs of 20-inches rims. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR | TOPGEAR ]
The First After some time ago introducing the production version of the BMW i4 and now the Stuttgart-based automaker is back with its newest concept car, the BMW XM Concept. Besides the car has a very masculine design with firm curves, it also uses the hybrid drivetrain. According to the automaker, the BMW XM Concept is a high-performance SUV that comes as well into an electrified vehicle that is certainly very environmentally friendly.
The BMW XM Concept demonstrates BMW M GmbH's ability to push boundaries in providing the most advanced driving experience. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)
"The BMW XM Concept shows the definition of a high-performance car in its segment," said CEO of BMW, Franciscus van Meel. Furthermore, the car also demonstrates BMW M GmbH's ability to push boundaries in providing the most advanced driving experience. "The BMW M (the SUV model) is pure since its first legendary BMW M was born 50 years ago," he added.
The BMW XM Concept has an elegant looks featured with the iconic twilight lights combined with the lights silhouette on a quite dominant of the BMW's grille. (Picture from: Kumparan)
Through the XM Concept, the German' auto-premium brand shows how to apply electrification to its vehicle models. Meanwhile, the birth of the BMW XM Concept certainly also could be mean as the answer after several premium brands such as Lamborghini and Bentley are launched the high-performance SUVs for high-end consumers. So, whether the BMW XM model will reap success?
Besides has a very masculine design with firm curves, the BMW XM Concept also uses the hybrid drivetrain under the configuration of a turbo V8 engine and a single electric motor. (Picture from: BMW Blog)
Meanwhile in design, the BMW XM Concept is the embodiment of BMW's savage SUV which can be said as the BMW M series rebirth, but in the design language of BMW X series. Talking about the exterior, besides has an elegant looks, turn out the BMW XM Concept also seen fierce and macho, in which we can find a sleek design and the iconic twilight lights combined with the lights silhouette on a quite dominant of the BMW's grille.
Inside its interior, the BMW XM Concept brings design elements that are similar to the BMW Xi series. (Picture from: Kumparan)
Albeit the typical BMW's front-grille has a quite large dimension, it looks neat while combined with a muscular bonet design, and the firmly shape of the SUV' typical over fenders. Besides being sturdy, this car also looks sporty with the design of the headlights and taillights that are narrow and aggressive. Especially for the rear lights, the design is very unique due to connects to the rear side body. Meanwhile, there're another unique details that can be seen by you was the stacked exhaust model.
The BMW XM Concept has a very unique narrow and aggressive rear lights due to connects to the rear side body. (Picture from: Kumparan)
In the BMW's portfolio, the BMW XM will be the first high-performance SUV model to be injected with an electrified vehicle technology. So it is not surprising if the car is carried plug-in hybrid drivetrain under the configuration of a turbo V8 engine and a single electric motor capable of producing a peak power of 750 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. And it is also mentioned that its electric powertrain alone able to make the car traveled as far as 80 km.
The BMW XM Concept also has another unique details that can be seen by you was the stacked exhaust model. (Picture from: BMW Blog)
Inside its interior, the XM Concept brings design elements that are similar to the BMW Xi series. Even so, the XM Concept's cabin is sportier and more to the driver-oriented cockpit. The car is equipped with a luxurious dashboard with a curved and elongated infotainment screen, and is equipped with the M-specific iDrive system. Not only thick of a sporty feel, a natural feel is also felt in the concept car due to the color of the leather seats, door trim, and center console uses a light brown color touches.
Citing of the Stuttgart-based manufacturer official statement, that the BMW XM is prepared to target high-end consumers (many assumed as we're, its price tags could be reached six to seven digits), the car is planned to be produced by the end of 2022 at the BMW Group Plant Spartanburg production facility, United States. Is that's made you very curious as we're? We'll wait and see. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BMW BLOG | ID.MOTOR1 ]
UNiquE As previously discussed, related to automotive works from renowned designer Luigi 'Lutz' Colani, namely about the biodynamic design concept which is very thick spoke on the most results of his works and at the same time showing the figure of unique and unusual vehicles. If You wanna see another Luigi Colani' works, visit his sites Colani.org.
The Colani’s Miura Le Mans Concept is finally visible to the public for the first time after about forty years at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in Turin, before its return in the USA in 2011. (Picture from: MuseoAuto)
And among the many works that have been produced by the maestro, perhaps this is the most radical and controversial design concept. If we look closely, such this vehicle design was also later applied by Colani to several of his works as follow: the Eifelland Type 21, a Formula-1 racing car of 1972 and the Innotruck, the futuristic biodynamic designed truck of 2012.
The Miura Le Mans Concept consists of 'two-part hybrid car' with a Lamborghini Miura rear chassis section and front passenger cabin designed 'like a glider cockpit'. (Picture from: Dyler)
The mentioned car is the Miura Le Mans Concept made as a study design concept unveiled in 1970 and consists of 'two-part hybrid car' with a Lamborghini Miura rear chassis section and front passenger cabin designed 'like a glider cockpit'.
The Lamborghini Miura P400 S is widely regarded as the world’s first Bertone's made supercar took by Luigi Colani as the basis of his unique biodynamic designed car named Miura Le Mans Concept. (Picture from: Hemmings)
For your info, Lamborghini Miura is widely regarded as the world’s first Bertone's made supercar, powered by a 3.9-litre V12 engine which propelled it to a top speed of 163 mph and would reach 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. And we all agree that the Miura since it was first launched in 1966 one of the most beautiful cars ever produced, even until today almost sixty years since its launch, it still winning awards for its aesthetics.
The Lamborghini Miura Le Mans Concept sketches by Luigi 'Lutz' Colani back in the 1970. (Picture from: Dyler)
The Lamborghini Miura Le Mans Concept sketches by Luigi 'Lutz' Colani back in the 1970. (Picture from: Dyler)
In the midst of his admiration for the Miura in 1970, he took the iconic sports car as the basis, then turned it into a unique biodynamic car called the Miura Le Mans Concept and so called because it was formally intended to race on the legendary endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The seating position in the Colani's Miura Le Mans Concept was almost identical to today’s Formula-1 seating. (Picture from: Dyler)
In the making process, Colani cut the Miura transversely while still using the powertrain and rear axle only, and coated it with a fiberglass tapered body work which ends with blunt tail. While the air intake channel for engine cooling is pinned in front of the rear wheel arches.
Luigi Colani made this Miura Le Mans Concept car by himself in his dining room. (Picture from: Dyler)
Hinged over the rear, the front (also made of fiberglass) is clearly inspired by the shape of the glider cockpit, in this case it has been enlarged, in addition to being able to accommodate two passengers sitting side by side as well as to compensate for the width of its rear-mounted engine. The cockpit is accessible through an extendable plexiglass dome, and uniquely, its two passengers's position inside the cockpit is almost laying down, as on the current Formula-1 cars.
The front and the rear parts of the Colani's Miura Le Mans Concept move independently (like the tractor of a truck and its trailer), with a rather limited turning radius. (Picture from: YoWModelini)
While its two front wheels are hidden under the lateral ends of the passenger compartment. The control of the car is entrusted to a joystick positioned in the center through a series of mechanical transmissions. The front part and the rear move independently (like the tractor of a truck and its trailer), with a rather limited turning radius.
After completed, the unique Colani's Miura Le Mans Concept presented in several expos during the 1970s, the automotive artwork designed by Colani was then sold in the United States, where it remained hidden and had even floundered for more than thirty years. It then returned to Germany and was restored before an American collector purchased it back. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | COLANI.ORG | MUSEOAUTO | DYLER | CARSCOOPS ]
GeGe As usual when surfing on the internet, and met uniquely shaped cars from the past, that spontanous made Us feels like to write something. This time we met again with the figure of a unique concept car made by Vignale, an Italian coachbuilder company in 1962 named the Vignale Record Sperimentale 1000 was built on the basis of the Fiat 600D.
1962
Vignale Record Sperimentale 1000 is built based of the Fiat 600D based design prototype with a
massive 'fish-bowl' windscreen. (Picture from: Twitter)
If you look at the unique shape which at first glance resembelance a shape like a teardrop or gocia in Italian. Indeed, such vehicle's physical form was very popular to be developed by car makers at the time. Out
of a series of aerodynamic studies that have been carried out and
implemented in vehicle design, the teardrop design form managed to be
the most efficient in terms of airflow.
1962
Vignale Record Sperimentale 1000 sat on display at the Turin Auto Show
1962. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)
Some of You might be remembered a similarly shaped vehicle called the Abarth 750 Coupe Goccia previously developed by those coachbuilder company in 1956 which designed by Giovanni Michelotti together with the Abarth 750 mechanics.
And five years later, Vignale made another one-off concept with a very striking distinctive look like the massive 'fish-bowl' windshield and is intended to be a record-breaker vehicle, at the time, the Italian coachbuilder claimed its Cd figure was just 0.25. However, no evidence appears to exist to suggest that any such record attempts were made.
1962 Vignale Record Sperimentale 1000's wraparound windscreen was absolutely enormous, while the glass roof very much similar the current's panoramic sunroofs. (Picture from: Drive-my.com)
Well, Vignale crafted the car in a long, low and relatively wide shape. The car’s wraparound windscreen was absolutely enormous, while the glass roof very much similar the current's panoramic sunroofs. The headlights were faired in behind Plexiglas for smoothness of airflow and the front bumpers were shaped like bullets. At the rear end, the tail was sharply cutoff, Kamm style included a variety of the cooling ducts were provided for the rear-mounted engine.
Inside the cabin of 1962 Vignale Record Sperimentale 1000, there'retwo futuristic-themed seats with three gauges are mounted into a wooden
instrument panel, housed in a binnacle extending forward to the base of
the windshield. (Picture from: Drive-my.com)
Just like its previous concept car of 1956, the 1962 Vignale-made Sperimentale 1000 was based on the platform of the Fiat 600D, complete with its suspension and rear-engined layout. While the engine has expanded from 767 cc to 1,000 cc carried out by the Turin-based ZM tuning company.
1962 Vignale Record Sperimentale 1000's wraparound windscreen was absolutely enormous, while the glass roof very much similar the current's panoramic sunroofs. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)
Then inside its cabin, there are two futuristic-themed seats with three gauges are mounted into a wooden instrument panel, housed in a binnacle extending forward to the base of the windshield. While the chairs are anatomically shaped, with oddly shaped grip handle extensions. Uniquely, only the seat on the passenger side is given a wraparound headrest which is said to be inspired by aircraft, while the spare wheel is stored behind the seats.
And after completed, the one-off concept car was then exhibited for the first time in the 1962 Turin Auto Show. At that time, the Sperimentale 1000 had a conventional wheel arches, had conventional wheel arches, but when it was shown again at Geneva in March 1963, it had been slightly modified with a faired-in wheel covered by all round spats, perhaps as the result of extra aerodynamic experiments. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DRIVE-MY.COM | CARROZZIERI-ITALIANI | CARSTYLING.RU | QUIRKYRIDES ]
The Fastest One auto brand is widely known as the German's fast cars is Porsche. And recently the German automaker launched the latest generation of the 911 officially named Porsche 911 GT3, and followed by its newest derivative model called Porsche 911 GT3 Touring.
Porsche 911 GT3 (on right) posed along with its derivative model 911 GT3 Touring (on left), they're look almost similar in front views. (Picture from: Porsche)
All of these models are also known as the fastest 911 variant of the current 992 generation, and would increased the 911's competitiveness, after the greatness of its Turbo S beaten a series of supercars on the tracks. However, the current 911 GT3 performance is not only focused to speeding on the track, also legally to drive on the roads.
Porsche 911 GT3 is offered fiercely performance with a less eye-catching appearance in one package with its typical large-sized rear wing. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)
Likely, the Stuttgart-based automaker is repeating its way of offering a sportscar that performs as fiercely as a circuit race car, but with a less eye-catching appearance. From the 911 generation 991, now the 911 GT3 Touring is also offered in the 992 generation. All the ferocity of the GT3 style is still offered by Porsche, except for the absence of a large rear wing.
Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is an alternative and separate model of 911 GT3, with the different of the absence of the large-sized rear wing only. (Picture from: Indozone)
Unlike other manufacturers who ditched the rear wing as just a personalization option, Porsche considers this configuration worthy of its own name. So the 911 GT3 Touring is an alternative and separate model from the 911 GT3. Indeed, the look tends to be 'introverted' for a car with specifications close to a GT3 racing car, but the performance that can be enjoyed is claimed to remain the same.
Porsche 911 GT3's interior has a multifunction 360 mm diameter steering wheel with GT3-specific features. (Picture from: Carvaganza)
The 911 GT3 car uses the new chassis
which is said the front axles have been changed to be wider 1.9-inch and
then for the first time is supported by a double-wishbone suspension.
Of course, the new suspension on the front wheels is to increase
stability when cornering, including control when in the middle of a
corner with a bumpy surface. In addition, the steering wheel also
becomes more precise and direct. As for the rear axles are supported by
multilink suspension, accompanied by more ball joints than the standard
911.
Visually, it looks like this Stuttgart-based manufacturer only released the GT wing for the Touring models. However, the downforce lost due to the absence of the rear wing is compensated by a larger spoiler, so the downforce loss is not that great. Not only that, Porsche also provides a number of differentiators on the trim to emphasize the difference with the regular GT3.
Porsche 911 GT3's interior gets an extensive layer of genuine-leather material trim. (Picture from: SiamInsight)
Minor in nature, the 911 GT3 Touring has trim differences in the form of an aluminum frame on the exterior side mirrors, Touring badges on some parts, and a body-colored front spoiler. Usually this part is made black by Porsche, for the sake of highlighting the impression of racing. In terms of weight, the PDK version of
the 911 GT3 Touring is 1,418 kg, and 1,435 kg for the manual version.
This weight loss can be achieved thanks to the use of lightweight
materials made of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) on the front
hood, rear wing, and spoiler under the rear wing.
As for the interior, the upgrade is implemented through a multifunction 360 mm diameter steering wheel with GT3-specific features. The drive mode button features for the first time on the steering wheel for a GT3 with a Race-Tex display. There is a seat option with the Sports Seats Plus version and a full carbon bucket seats which can be 11.8 kilograms lighter. While the PDK version of the transmission lever has a new design, which is similar to the manual version, and is certainly larger than the standard 992.
Porsche 911 GT3 and its Touring derivative models are powered
by the same 4.0-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder powertrain that
can spit out power of 502 hp at 9,000 rpm and 469 Nm of torque. (Picture from: SiamInsight)
The 911 GT3 Touring specifically gets a more extensive layer of leather material trim, in order to match the touring theme. Then on the dashboard and the top side of the door trim, there is a special embossed to indicate this new variant. It could be said, that's the only difference between the regular 911 GT3 and the Touring version.
Both models of the Porsche 911 GT3 are powered by the same 4.0-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder powertrain
that can spit out power of 502 hp at 9,000 rpm and 469 Nm of torque.
Then those power channeled to drive its rear wheels, through a PDK's
dual-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission, beside that the automaker
also provided a 6-speed manual option.
By
using those engine power, both 911 GT3 models can accelerate from 0 up to 100
kph in 3.4 seconds for the PDK version. Meanwhile, for the manual
transmission version, similar acceleration is not far adrift, achieved
in 3.7 seconds, aka 0.3 seconds slower. While the top speed that can be
achieved by the GT3 itself is claimed to be able to touch up to 317 kph.
Porsche 911 GT3 (on left) posed along with its derivative model 911 GT3 Touring (on right), turn out they're different in the back. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)
Not only that, Porsche also has claimed, that the car' engine is virtually similar to that used by the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing car. Especially with the development to provide a sharper, specific gas response thanks to six independent throttle bodies. Likewise, the new pistons and dry-sump lubrication system were previously only available on the exclusive model of Porsche 911 Speedster. Even the PDK's transmission was developed specifically for the 911 GT3 variants.
Reportedly Porsche has opened the tap
for orders for this car since the middle of this year, with a starting price of $161,100 or approx of around Rp. 2.295 billion. Of course, that number excludes
taxes, personalization options, and shipping costs. Unfortunately, for some areas (such as
California) cannot enjoy the manual transmission variant due to
the regulations related to engine noise restrictions. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE | IDMOTOR1 ]
The Forerunner The 1990s were a very interesting period in terms of automotive design, alongside many other trends. It was an era when the automakers is left their automotive designers completely to work, which then led to a series of unique and interesting designs.
The Bugatti ID90 Concept posed along with its creator Giorgietto Giugiaro. (Picture from: DriveTribe)
One of them is a supercar called the Bugatti ID90 Concept which is a 2-seat, all-wheel-drive, mid-engined supercar. The Bugatti ID90 concept is one of the models proposed by 4 renowned designers (consisted Marcello Gandini, Giorgietto Giugiaro, Paolo Martin and Nuccio Bertone) for the Bugatti EB110 supercar.
The
style of the Bugatti ID90 Concept is clearly featured by a beautiful
curvy lines and purposeful implemented with a massive glass dome coupled
with an open rear section where air vents were installed to cool down
the V12 engine.(Picture from: DriveTribe)
As quoted of DriveTribe, the Bugatti ID90 Concept, which debuted at the 1990 Turin Motor Show, was the first Bugatti's car model created by renowned automotive designer Giorgietto Giugiaro of ItalDesign. In general the ID90 Concept (the 'ID' in the name stood for ItalDesign, Giugiaro’s design company) and EB 110 have several things in common including a similar overall shape and many other design elements.
The
Bugatti ID90 Concept is one of the models proposed for EB100 by Giorgietto Giugiaro of ItalDesign and debuted at the 1990 Turin Motor Show. (Picture from: Motor1)
The style of the Bugatti ID90 Concept is clearly featured by a beautiful curvy lines and purposeful implemented with a massive glass dome coupled with an open rear section where air vents were installed to cool down the V12 engine sits behind the cockpit. Such style known as the hallmark of ItalDesign had also been implemented by the Moncalieri-based auto design house to the 1984 Lotus Etna, BMW Nazca C2 and M12.
Furthermore, the Bugatti ID90 Concept is powered by a 3.5-liter mid-mounted V12 engine with four turbochargers to drive all the wheels. Meanwhile its legs received a set of retro-flavored wheels as a nod to the 1926 Bugatti Royale. Unfortunately the Italdesign' design proposal was not approved, although some styling cues run on the Bugatti EB110 production in 1991.😭 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DRIVETRIBE | WIKIPEDIA | GTPLANET | MOTOR1 ]
As claimed to be lightweight car, it is not surprising that many details rely on carbon fiber materials, and to showing the Ferrari BR20 as a superfast car, so the automaker has embedded four-wheel drive system with athletic legs of 20-inches rims. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR | TOPGEAR ]
