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Friday, December 31, 2021

A Taiwanese-made electric-powered scooter debuted in Milan

~Brutal Prototype~ Currently, there are many new automotive companies scattered in the world. So maybe you are one of those who have never known a Taiwanese motorcycle manufacturing company called Ovaobike.
The Ovaobike CT-X has an aggresive design and is debuted at the EICMA 2021 in Milan, Italy. (Picture from:  ThePackNews)
For your information, Ovaobike itself is a subsidiary company of the Ottobike Group. As the company was born in Taiwan, where in this country known has many reliable and renowned scooter manufacturers such as Kymco, Gogoro and many other.
The Ovaobike CT-X is equipped with millennial features such as LED lights and a color TFT screen instrument cluster and smart key. (Picture from:  ThePackNews)
Well, some time ago this Taiwanese company kicked off the global two-wheeled market by introducing a two-wheeled vehicle prototype named Ovaobike CT-X at the EICMA 2021 event in Milan, Italy.
The Ovaobike CT-X carries a 45 Ah / 3.2 kWh battery that produces power of 15 hp and in a fully charged, the scooter can go up to 115 km under an average speed of 50 kph.. (Picture from:  AutoFun)
When displayed at the exhibition, many parties were interested and called it as a modern scooter with a fierce and aggressive design. Interestingly, the Ovaobike CT-X 2022 is an electric-powered scooter that has an aggressive design and is equipped with millennial features such as LED lights and a color TFT screen instrument cluster and smart key.
The Ovaobike CT-X is equipped with millennial features such as LED lights and a color TFT screen instrument cluster and smart key. (Picture from:  IwanBanaran)
As quoted from the Greatbiker, the Ovaobike carries a 45 Ah / 3.2 kWh battery that produces 15 hp of power. In numbers, it is almost equivalent to the Yamaha Nmax 155 of 11.3 Kw or or 15.15 hp at 8,000 rpm.
The electric driven motor of the Ovaobike CT-X is  under the the swing arm, which is connected by a belt to the rear wheel. (Picture from:  AutoFun)
Then the process of charging the battery from an empty condition takes about 3.5 hours, and if the battery is fully charged this scooter can go up to 115 km under an average speed of 50 kph. While the top speed that can be achieved is up to 145 kph using turbo mode! If the sport mode can be 125 kph.
There is currently no official price released. It is suspected that the production version will officially launch in 2022. Besides that Ovaobike also has not published yet in which markets or countries will be addressed. So be patients.

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 | OVAOBIKE | GREATBIKER | THEPACKNEWS ]
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Thursday, December 30, 2021

If not under the Volkswagen Group banner, the Hunaudières might have made in production version

One-Off Bentley is one of the British automotive manufacturers based in Crewe and is famous for its distinctive luxury cars with an exclusive impression, while the car that we will discuss was produced by the British marque has a more sporty impression and is the beginning of the sporty car designs that came after.
The Bentley Hunaudières' name pays homage to the famous straight of Circuit de la Sarthe where Sir Tim Birkin in a "Blower Bentley" overtook Rudolf Caracciola in a Mercedes-Benz SSK at 125 mph (201 km/h) with one wheel on the grass down the Hunaudières straight. (Picture from: Intersport.id)
Most people probably have never heard of and know the Bentley model called the Bentley Hunaudières Concept, because the mentioned model was never released into production version. What makes this car very special is its bold design.
The Bentley Hunaudières is a concept car built by Bentley for the 1999 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto. (Picture from: Pedal2TheMetal)
The name of Hunaudières itself comes from the name of famous straight of the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans France, where the legendary Bentley racing driver of the 1920s, Sir Tim Birkin behind the wheel of the Bentley Blower raced at 201 kph with one wheel on the grass while overtaking Rudolf Carraciola who drove a Mercedes-Benz SSK at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans).
1929 Bentley Blower racing car driven by Sir Tim Birkin and raced at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans). (Picture from: Intersport.id)
Indeed, Bentley Hunaudières is the company special program to change its image, that those British auto marque can also built modern supercars, without changing its identity as a legendary aristocratic brand. The Bentley Hunaudières is a concept car made by the Crewe-based automaker in 1999, and exhibited at the Geneva Salon International de l'Auto (Geneva International Auto Show) in the same year.
The Bentley Hunaudières Concept is actually the work of Ferdinand Piëch, who is none other than the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche brand. (Picture from: Pedal2TheMetal)
This concept car is actually the work of Ferdinand Piëch, who is none other than the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche brand. The Bentley Hunaudières was built using a modified Lamborghini Diablo VT chassis to be able to carry the Volkswagen's W16 engine coupled with 4-wheel drive technology.
The Bentley Hunaudières features luxurious interior with a cabin swathed in Nubuck and Connolly leather. (Picture from: AllCarIndex)
This Volkswagen W16 engine has a capacity of 8,000 cc, naturally-aspirated which is capable of producing 623 hp at 6,000 rpm and 760 nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Those numbers are more than enough to make the Hunaudières able to reach a top speed of 350 kph.
The Bentley Hunaudières Concept is powered by a Volkswagen W16 engine has a capacity of 8,000 cc, naturally-aspirated which is capable of producing 623 hp at 6,000 rpm and 760 nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. (Picture from: Otosia)
Unfortunately, the Bentley Hunaudières never continued even though many were enthusiastic and waiting for the production version.😢 Instead, the car was reborn in 2005 under the name of Bugatti Veyron with increased power up to 1,000 hp. How come? As the saying goes, nothing is impossible in this world. Especially if you see that currently the Bentley and Bugatti brands are under the banner of the Volkswagen Group, so something like that is likely could be happened.
To become a Veyron, in addition to changing its bodyworks, the 5-speed manual transmission of Bentley Hunaudières was also replaced by a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission unit, so that which was originally estimated to be able to penetrate the speed of 350 kph, but the Veyron overtouched those speed figures, as the result the speedometer needle stable in the numbers of 430 kph. Wow!

For your info, the Bentley Hunaudières is a secret car from the TOCA World Touring Cars game for Sony PlayStation and Game Boy Advance consoles, and the only racing game that has Hunaudières. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ULTIMATECARPAGE ]
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The most exclusive scooter named the Vespa 946 Christian Dior

Scooter Modiste In the spring of 2021, the legendary Italian scooter brand, Vespa and the Parisian couture house, Dior collaborated to present the most exclusive scooter, the Vespa 946 Christian Dior. This contemporary scooter creation was produced in limited quantities and officially sold in Dior boutiques around the world which is then also available as an option at Piaggio Group's Motoplex stores.
The legendary Italian scooter brand, Vespa and the Parisian couture house, Dior collaborated to present the most exclusive scooter named the Vespa 946 Christian Dior at the spring of 2021. (Picture from: Vespa)
As quoted from the Vespa official website, the collaboration of the two iconic brands makes the value of this vehicle fantastic. Both were founded in the same year, 1946, so the Italian scooter marque and the Parisian couture house are linked by an unwavering desire to inspire a new vision of the world. “The partnership between Vespa and Dior is a celebration of beauty,” said Michele Colaninno, Head of Product Strategy and Marketing for the Piaggio Group.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior is completed with several riding accessories such as helmet, bags and luggage are decorated with the Dior Oblique iconic patterns. (Picture from: Vespa)
The collaboration between Dior and Vespa recreates the spirit of freedom, movement and expression that drives them. In addition, it also embodies adventure, style, dreams, and Dolce Vita. By those spirit, the Vespa 946 Christian Dior scooter seems more alive, the single-body architecture or monohull and the graphic lines are more refined. As we all know the contemporary version of the Vespa 946 was first presented at the EICMA 2012 in Milan and is devoted to aesthetic and technological perfection. The scooter is known for its elegant, sleek curves as well as its technological innovations.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior appearance is even sweeter through the embedding of a luggage rack behind its saddle. (Picture from: DewiMagazine)
And the figure whose responsible to reinterprete the Christian Dior version is Maria Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of the women's collection of the Parisian couture house. Vespa 946 Christian Dior is made in Italy, adhering to the exacting standards, commitment and precision of a couture atelier, available in limited quantities, which is only 946 units worldwide (currently in Indonesia has 3 units).
 
The body of the Vespa 946 Christian Dior scooter is made entirely of steel, which is then refined with aluminum parts including a mudguard and side covers put on an elegant creamy white color with special designed Christian Dior graphics and even the smallest details reflect a commitment to the excellence of virtuoso and savoir-fare art of detail shared by the two brands.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior is is powered by a 3-Valve, single cylinder, four-stroke 150 cc engine with an electronic injection system. (Picture from: Kompas)
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior is powered by a 3-Valve, single cylinder, four-stroke 150 cc engine with an electronic injection system, so that fuel consumption is claimed to be the best in its class and reduced emissions as well. As for the legs, this exclusive scooter uses a pair of wheels with 12-inch aluminum alloy rims that can be easily removed and put back on.

While other driving features installed on the Vespa exclusive scooter figure start from the dual channel ABS braking system with dual 220 mm disc brakes, then there's also the ASR electronic traction control system. Not only that, the Vespa 946 Christian Dior is also equipped with a versatile LCD dashboard, LED headlights with a heat-dissipating system, beautifully rounded LED taillights and turn signals. The scooter features a lot of gold-tone satin parts, such as a rear luggage rack, circular under-seat aesthetic elements, bag hooks, aluminum mirror brackets, hand grip ends, profiles that run along the perimeter of the shield, "neck-tie" and edge decorations, as well as hub of aluminum alloy wheels.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior features an overhanging typical saddle, which leaves the scooter rear exposed, while the saddle support embelished by the iconic Dior Oblique pattern. (Picture from: MotorPlus)
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior features an overhanging typical saddle, which leaves the scooter rear exposed, while the saddle support embelished by the iconic Dior Oblique pattern designed by Marc Bohan in 1967. On the other hand, the saddle area, hand grips, and covers as well are upholstered in hand-stitched dark-blue color of smooth calf leather. Furthermore the Vespa exclusive scooter appearance is even sweeter through the embedding of a luggage rack behind its saddle. In addition, several riding accessories such as helmet, bags and luggage that complement the presence of the Vespa 946 Christian Dior are also decorated with this Dior Oblique iconic patterns.
The Vespa 946 Christian Dior is completed with several riding accessories such as helmet, bags and luggage are decorated with the Dior Oblique iconic patterns. (Picture from: DewiMagazine)
Each highly prized Vespa 946 Christian Dior comes with the welcome kit consists a couple volums describing the origins of the partnership and the vehicle's features, a use and maintenance manual and a warranty booklet. Those kit is presented with a chrome-plated aluminum cover, something that has always been one of the hallmarks of the Vespa 946 and which will be included on it when the customer takes delivery of the scooter.

As quoted of Vespa Motorsport, in San Diego, California for the unit will be available on January 2022 has the price of $22,000 (approx Rp. 313 millions), while in Indonesia as qouted of Otomotif Tempo, it's priced of Rp. 950 million (on the road DKI Jakarta).
However, as quoted of Otomotif Bisnis recently, one of the Vespa 946 Christian Dior units belonging to Boston Motoshop has been sold at an auction at a fantastic price of around Rp. 1.35 billion complete with accessories. While I can only gawk at the many numbers that accompany the exorbitant price of the Vespa 946 Christian Dior.😮
 
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 | VESPA | DIOR | VESPA MOTORSPORT | VISORDOWN ]
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Is this one of the best modern American muscle cars?

Two Nostrils The typical American muscle car that often looks dashing with the iconic firebird badge on its hood is indeed very popular among automotive enthusiasts in the world. However, among the many Firebird models made by Pontiac from 1967 to 2002, it turns out that there is a model that we think is very special while viewed from its appearance. Take a look the picture below!
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
So, have you ever seen the Firebird model like above before? That is Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 described as a special package called the Trans Am to the Firebird models made in 1978. So it's natural if we didn't know of the existence of this model before, considering the model was produced in limited numbers by Pontiac  plus only a few privileged person had chance to own it.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
It started when Pontiac made the sporty Firebird as the answer to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. The car combined an available big V-8 with aggressive, attention-grabbing styling and delivered it in a relatively practical four-passenger package. Like its pony-car competitors, the rear-wheel-drive Firebird offered tire-smoking power and impressive acceleration.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002 Convertible) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
The F-body platform on which it and the Camaro were based, however, was arguably well past its prime by the early 2000s. 2002 was the final year of production for Pontiac's iconic but dated speed machine. The Firebird Trans Am was powered by GM's 5.7-liter LS1 V-8 engine. It was available as a hatchback coupe or a convertible. The WS6 package added additional enhancements to the engine and chassis. 
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
The coupe measured 193.8 inches in length, 74.5 inches in width and 52.0 inches in height, with a 101.1-inch wheelbase. Except for being about half an inch taller with its top up, the convertible had matching exterior dimensions. The coupe's base curb weight was 3,499 lbs, while the convertible weighted-in at a slightly beefier 3,623 lbs. The coupe and the convertible were equal in terms of interior space. 
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
The front seats offered 37.2 inches of headroom, 57.4 inches of shoulder room, 52.8 inches of hip room and 42.9 inches of legroom. Backseat passengers got a somewhat-cramped 35.3 inches of headroom, 55.8 inches of shoulder room, 44.4 inches of hip room and 28.9 inches of legroom. The coupe had space for 12.9 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats up and a maximum of 33.7 cubic feet with them folded down. The convertible's trunk provided 7.6 cubic feet of storage space.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
As quoted of Hotcars, the typical Pontiac' muscle car featured with WS6 package has unique appearance was initially introduced by GM to the market in 1987 as a standard feature on the Trans Am GTA and Firebird Formula, but took the WS6 package off the market in 1992 because not having an impact on its sales.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
Surprisingly, in 1996 it was re-entered the market by giving a slight tweak to its uniquely made hood which had a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils thought increasing in the engine power output from 285 horsepower to massive 305 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 345 ft-lbs of torque at 4,400 rpm. Besides that it helped direct air for cooling its engine, along with a freer-flowing exhaust system. The package also added shocks, bushings, firmer springs, front and rear sway bars, and a firmer transmission mount.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
The Firebird Trans Am WS6's performance capabilities were quite strong for its time. It could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in five seconds flat. A quarter-mile run took just 13.5 seconds at 107.4 mph. While straight-line speed was the main attraction, the Pontiac also put out very decent braking and handling numbers. It could decelerate from 60 to 0 mph in 121 feet, which was about 10 feet better than the Camaro Z28, its platform-mate equivalent from Chevrolet. On a 200-foot skid pad, it could achieve a solid 0.84G of lateral acceleration. Finally, the Trans Am WS6 could race its way through a 600-foot slalom course at 64.6 mph.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
While some people liked the interior's sweeping, curvaceous dashboard and red instrument lighting, others found it a bit cheap-looking. Either way, though, the premium WS6 model came with a strong selection of standard equipment. This included fog lamps, leather seating surfaces, a six-way power driver seat, a tilt-adjustable steering column, full power accessories, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, air conditioning and a six-speaker CD stereo. Options included a premium 10-speaker Monsoon audio system, and T-tops for coupes.
The Pontiac Trans Am Firebird WS6 (in pictured the final model 2002) gives a fierce impression by attaching a Ram Air intake featuring two nostrils. (Picture from: HotCars)
As mentioned before, the early Firebird WS6s are extremely rare cars as Pontiac didn’t record great sales run during those times. However, it has been estimated that about 2,500 of the 31,000 Firebirds sold in 1996 were equipped with the WS6 package. 
The sales of the WS6 improved in the next year to about 3,900 units. Notably, the final production year was one of the best in terms of sales with close to 15,000 units of the WS6 Trans Ams sold after selling just 7,000 the previous year.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HOTCARS | ITSTILLRUNS ]
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Look back Mitsubishi HSR Concept series

Rare Concepts Most of the cars that we talk about in this series of articles devoted to forgotten concepts are in fact not so unfamiliar, on the contrary, many people remember them well, especially when they have given life in some way or form. another to production models. 
1995 Mitsubishi HSR-V Concept. (Picture from: Byri.net)
For the Mitsubishi HSR, on the other hand, things are different, because although we are dealing in this subject not with one but six prototypes, presented at regular intervals of two years one after the other on the occasion of the Tokyo Auto Shows between 1987 and 1997, none of them left their mark. Too bad, because while it is true that they did not directly become production models, many of the innovations baptized by this family have since appeared on production cars.
As quoted of Wikipedia, the meaning of HSR acronym varied over the years. The first iteration meant Hi-Speed Running Research, the second Highly Sophisticated-transport Research, and the third Human Science Research. All of the HSR acronym means could not only imply aesthetic refinement, indeed, each of the concepts (all designed by the same hand, that of Akinori Nakanishi) had equally innovative technologies, from the electronic control of the chassis to the steering on the four wheels, from active aerodynamics to stability control and small supercharged engines, all of which are very rare or have not yet happened on production cars at the time.
1987 Mitsubishi HSR Concept. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)
The first concept car of this series was made by Mitsubishi in 1987 and was called the Mitsubishi HSR Concept (HSR means as 'Hi-speed Running Research'). It was made as a show car featured with the Mitsubishi's integrated electronic systems offering automatic control of drive train, suspension, steering, brakes, and driving position according to driving conditions or weather. The car was powered by a 2.0-litre 16-valve turbocharged engine capable spew out power of 291 horsepower, and claimed to be run up to a maximum speed of 300 kph.
1989 Mitsubishi HSR-II Concept. (Picture from: AllCarIndex)
The second generation called the Mitsubishi HSR-II Concept (HSR means as 'Highly Sophisticated-transport Research') made by the Japanese automaker in 1989. It had a heavy emphasis on active aerodynamics (such the independent suspension and electronically-adjustable dampers all around), coupled with a series of movable fins and spoilers offering a drag factor which varied from 0.20 to 0.40 depending on setup. Besides the HSR-II is packing a twin-turbo V6 along with 4-wheel steering and 4-wheel drive as well.
1989 Mitsubishi HSR-II Concept. (Picture from: AllCarIndex)
For your info, the HSR-II Concept could be found and driven virtually in the racing games titled of the Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6 under the Sony's PlayStation consoles.
1991 Mitsubishi HSR-III Concept. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)
The third concept car to bear the HSR name is built back in 1991 and known as the Mitsubishi HSR-III Concept under design themes of "Human Scale Technology" and "Small is beautiful and continued the active aerodynamics theme of the HSR-II, but with the addition of flexible skin on the rear spoiler dubbed an "elastic aerotail. It was powered by an 1.6-litre V6 6A10 engine (known as the world's smallest mass-produced V6 engine) capable burst power of 177 hp. Indeed, the HSR-III shifting from the overtly sporting and powerful earlier HSRs, however focused on cleanliness and recyclability so all of the car body parts marked for ease of recycling.
1993 Mitsubishi HSR-IV Concept. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)
As for the fourth of the HSR (HSR means as 'Human Science Research') series is made by Mitsubishi back in 1993. It is named Mitsubishi HSR-IV Concept powered y a modulated displacement version of the 1.6-litre V6 engine capable burst power of 177 horsepower. Besides the four-wheel-drive sports concept car also featuring an all-wheel anti-lock braking system.
1995 Mitsubishi HSR-V Concept. (Picture from: Pinterest)
However, the fifth version (as seen as the first picture above), the one presented by Mitsubishi at the 1995 edition of the international event, had something more: it came with a slightly different appearance, adjustable ground clearance and bodywork. convertible with a semi-transparent retractable roof that made it go from coupe to roadster. In short, a coupe-convertible-crossover ahead of its time. While, the Mitsubishi HSR-V Concept, in particular, was equipped with first 1.8-liter gasoline engine with direct injection, the ancestor of the famous GDi family of Mitsubishi launched the following year on the Galant and then the Carisma.
1997 Mitsubishi HSR-VI Concept. (Picture from: WheelsAge.org)
Meanwhile in 1997, the Japanese automaker made an evolution in design on the Mitsubishi HSR-VI Concept, which powered by the 2.4-litre version of the GDI engine and also had four-wheel steering, active yaw, traction controls, even an early automated driving system ('Automated Driving' and 'Driver Operated' Modes, two operating modes suited to the traffic environment of the near future).
1997 Mitsubishi HSR-VI Concept. (Picture from: WheelsAge.org)
The HSR-VI Concept's cabin lowers to its lowest position to insure a low total overall height of 1,220 mm. This perfectly matches the overall width of 1,870 mm to create a bold, stable appearance. At the same time, the front end profile is compact to greatly reduce air resistance. When in this mode, the styling of HSR-VI is worthy of the ultra-high efficiency and next generation personal transportation. That's the final concept, since then the HSR series is no longer made by the Japanese manufacturer.😏
As for the design, in our opinion the Mitsubishi HSR-VI Concept was less attractive and had much like “Blade Runner” in boxy shape. And we preferred to the Mitsubishi HSR-V Concept. Finally, which one do you think has the best design from all the models from the HSR series above and give your opinion on the comment collum.  *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JALOPNIK | AUTONETMAGZ | WIKIPEDIA | BYRI.NET | CAR-REV-DAILY ]
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Monday, December 27, 2021

Here's Jim Glickenhaus's hydrogen-powered concept car

New Spectator As is being intensively carried out by the automotive world players to create renewable fueled vehicles that will replace the conventional fossil fueled vehicles. As result many vehicles have been developed by using renewable fuels such as hydrogen fuel. Not only that, sometimes it also creates an unexpected sensation as the fruit of different views and business rivalries.
The SCG 009 Concept is believed to be able to cover the distance from New York to Los Angeles under a fully filled hydrogen fuel. (Picture from: Carbuzz)
As we could be saw on the early of 2021, the development of this environmentally friendly vehicle arosed to be personal feud between Jim Glickenhaus and Elon Musk after the CEO of Tesla thrown controvertial statements in his Twitter back in 2020 about the use of hydrogen fuel cells in concept vehicles. Even Elon Musk calls the fuel cell technology used in hydrogen-powered cars as "fool sells."
To respose the Elon Musk's negative opinion, then Jim Glickenhaus through his official Facebook account released an image of a hydrogen concept car called the SCG 009 Concept, and wrote, "SCG 009 Concept, Liquid Hydrogen, Fuel Cell. Range NY-LA, One's grasp should always exceed one's reach." The man who has known own the many legendary prancing horse badged cars such Ferrari P4/5 has designed a hydrogen-powered supercar with unusual appearance compared to the current sports car or supercar.
The SCG 008 aka the 004 'Mini Boot' eligible to race in the Baja 1000 and the Paris to Dakar Series. (Picture from: Carbuzz)
Well, Jim Glickenhaus's auto company designed the SCG 009 Concept under a classic wedge-design is reminiscent us to old-school sportscar figures such as the Lamborghini Countach and Lancia Stratos while the futuristic look is only felt in the large windshield and its large wings at rear.
The Glickenhaus Boot has debuted at the 2019 Baja 1000 rally and won in class 2 of the event, completing the off-road endurance race. (Picture from: Carbuzz)
Unfortunately the Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) did not provide any detailed specifications regarding the hydrogen-powered super car. It's just that Jim Glickenhaus claims that the car will be able to travel the distance from New York to Los Angeles under a fully filled hydrogen fuel. For your info that the distance from New York to Los Angeles is 3,940 kilometers.
Elon Musk's disparaging statements not only sparked a feud between him and Jim Glickenhaus also made Glickenhaus furious and challenged him to bring his Tesla Cybertruck for fight in prestigious offroad events such as the Baja 1000 against the Glickenhaus' tough Baja rally car known as 'The Boot' by using power of the hydrogen fuel cell.

It seems that Jim Glickenhaus seriously wants to immediately prove that hydrogen cannot be underestimated as one of the potential environmentally friendly alternative fuels other than electricity. And for those of you whose also interested in developing an environmentally friendly vehicle from SCG like this, you can go here. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCG | HKMOTORCARS | CARBUZZ ]
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