One-OFF As far as street-legal race cars go, Walter Wolf's Porsche 935 is like nothing you've ever seen before. As we all knew, that Walter Wolf is a very successful Austrian-Canadian entrepreneur who got his start by working on oil rigs himself. He then made a fortune as a supplier of oil-drilling equipment in the North Sea. This enabled him to live an extremely lavish lifestyle, one in which he fed his love for adrenaline with a collection of wild and unique exotic cars.
The one-off road legal version of the Porsche 935 K3 Spec by Kremer Racing commissioned by Walter Wolf. (Picture from: RoadandTrack)
He has many exotic car collections designed to meet his specifications and specially hand-built, each is crazy in its own way, featuring increased power, cutting-edge brakes, incredible aerodynamics, and more. Notable examples were his Lamborghini Countachsupercars that almost had him buying the factory to save it.
This famous Lamborghini Countach LP500S Custom was one of Walter Wolf's exotic car collections. (Picture from: RoadandTrack)
However, even then those special Lamborghinis got superseded by an even better street-legal supercar built based on the celebrated Porsche 935 race car. It was a racing car preceded by the Porsche 911-based 934 series, and developed to compete in the Group 5 class in the '70s. At the time, the class was considered the pinnacle of GT racing.
The one-off road legal version of the Porsche 935 K3 Spec has wide and heavily-aerodynamic exterior was constructed with body panels made of Kevlar. (Picture from: ClassicDrivers)
Initially, Porsche didn't want to sell one of this racing car to Walter Wolf, but with deep pockets and a good standing in motorsports, such being the then owner of the Wolf Racing Formula 1 team, no wonder he could be bought it from those Stuttgart-based automaker.
According to Kremer Racing, the Walter Wolf's road legal Porsche 935 K3 Spec is 98 percent identical to its racer sibling that won Le Mans outright in 1979. (Picture from: HotCars)
At first Walter Wolf had approached Porsche to build him a special custom road legal version of Porsche 935, but they turned it down. After that, unlike other people who usually took the donor car to a well-known coachbuilder company, instead he took it to the Kremer Racing's workshop and asked them to make him a Porsche 935 K3 Spec.
The only one road-legal version of the Porsche 935 K3 Spec is powered by a twin-turbo 2.85-liter six-cylinder engine similar to that used by its race-winning sibling at the Le Mans racing of 1979. (Picture from: HotCars)
For your information, the Porsche 935 K3 Spec racer made by Kremer Racing in 1979 won the Le Mans race, beating even Porsche's factory racing team cars. In short, the racing team based in Cologne accepted the wild request, and consulted closely with Wolf and emphasised to him that almost any
mechanical aspect of the car could be adapted to his tastes. But in
that respect, Wolf insisted the car was as close to the racer as
possible.
The Porsche 935 K3 Spec racer made by Kremer Racing in 1979 won the Le Mans race, beating even Porsche's factory racing team cars. (Picture from: HotCars)
So, according to Kremer, the car is 98 percent identical to
the K3 that won Le Mans outright in 1979. Unlike most supercars, the wide and heavily-aerodynamic exterior was constructed with body panels made of Kevlar, not aluminum or carbon fiber.
It rolls on 16-inch BBS multi-piece wheels. The car's suspension was softer than the one used in the Porsche 935
race car, while its Bilstein dampers were adjusted, so the ride height
could be raised to 3.93 inches.
The one-off road legal version of the Porsche 935 K3 Spec has many unique features on the outside included tiny sidelights and indicators installed to make it roadworthy, as well as a specially-fabricated exhaust. (Picture from: HotCars)
Walter Wolf's street-legal Porsche 935's only unique features on the outside included tiny sidelights and indicators installed to make it roadworthy, as well as a specially-fabricated exhaust. The latter, tailor-made for Wolf's car, took six months to make. And after several months, Walter Wolf's Porsche 935 was ready for the road.
No other street-legal
Porsche 935 racer from that period has ever been built, making it
unique. Still, one thing's certain: being a one-off, this Porsche 935 is nowhere cheap. Ordering it new in 1979, Walter Wolf forked out $1.8 million (adjusted for 2018). We can guess whoever bought it had to pay over more than that.😮 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HOTCARS | ROADANDTRACK | CLASSICDRIVERS ]
~Ready to FLY~ It seems human desire to fly as a bird continue to thrive, along with the invention of the airplane in the early 20th century and continued on today's modern era with flying cars, flying suits, and many other flying things. Moreover now designers and engineers are also trying to develop flying motorbikes, and we've also had ever published several articles about these kind of rides such as it made by a Japanese company named Air-Mobility "Xturismo" Limited Edition or the flying motorbike called Lazareth LMV 496 made by the French.
JetPack
Aviation Speeder (in pictured civilian version) is called as the
world's first fully operable private VTOL, or as some call it, the
“Flying Motorcycle”. (Picture from: WebBikeWorld)
Here's another good news related this kind of rides, soon the flying motorbike will no longer be a part of fictional stories only, because a California-based company called JetPack Aviation (JPA) plans to launch its first flying motorbike named the Speeder (we've not known yet whether that its official name?) in 2023. As we've looked from its appearance, it almost similar to the flying motorbike under the same name seen in the famous George Lucas's sci-fi sequels titled 'Star Wars'.
JetPack Aviation Speeder (in pictured military/medic versions) could be flying at speeds above 250 mph with a maximum thrust of 544 kg. (Picture from: WebBikeWorld)
Currently JetPack Aviation is focused on manufacturing a kind of micro-VTOLs rides intended for human-operated and AI-powered flight. It's known a team being tested a prototype of the world's first fully operable private VTOL, or as some call it, the Flying Motorbike at its plant-facility based in the San Fernando Valley, just north of Los Angeles, California.
JetPack Aviation Speeder military model with a cargo hold up top would be flew autonomous without a rider or piloted by AI. (Picture from: WebBikeWorld)
In fact, JPA had introduced the Speeder for the first time in 2019. But at that time, this Los Angeles, California based company was still designing it to be used safely and comfortably. As quoted of the Daily Star, the company said that its flying motorcycle prototype had completed the first flight.
JetPack Aviation Speeder had introduced the first time in 2019 and uses 4 turbine jet engines fueled by Jet A, kerosene and diesel in every corner of its body. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Further the maker whose previously succeeded to develop the jet-powered flying suits is disclosed that the Speeder can fly at an altitude of 15 thousand feet and stabilized the rides automatically while in the flight, as it's equipped with a unique flight control software program developed over 1.5 years is functioned to monitor and adjust thrust while in maneuver on the air such as a regular motorcycle on the land.
JetPack Aviation Speeder (in pictured civilian version) could be flying at speeds above 60 mph with an empty weight of only 105 kg and offers a maximum thrust of 320 kg. (Picture from: GreenRacingNews)
As quoted of WebBikeWorld, the Speeder will be available in three versions, ie the Civilian Speeder for recreational puposes, the second is the Military Speeder geared toward supporting troops and first responders, and the third labeled the Cargo Speeder as a model that has identified as a Military model with a cargo hold up top would be flew autonomous or piloted by AI.
JetPack Aviation Speeder (in pictured civilian version) can fly at an altitude of 15 thousand feet and stabilized the rides automatically while in the flight, as it's equipped with a unique flight control software program. (Picture from: TransportUP)
For Military Speeder, JetPack Aviation claims that this kind of flying motorcycle could be flying at speeds above 250 mph with a maximum thrust of 544 kg. Beside that the military version will equip the box for the weapons and tools used in the mission. While the Cargo Speeder featured with boxes, and also equipped with autonomous flight.
JetPack Aviation Speeder (in pictured civilian versions with cargo add-on)is also equipped with a number
of features such as hand control, a 12-inches navigation screen and a
built-in radio systems. (Picture from: TransportUP)
As for the Civilian Speeder is divided into two options, namely the Ultralight (UVS) version and the Experimental version. The UVS version does not require an FAA pilot license to fly it with an empty weight of only 105 kg and offers a maximum thrust of 320 kg and will be limited to a maximum speed of up to 60 mph. Meanwhile the Experimental version has a speed of about 250 mph, and requires a FAA pilot license to fly it. Its flight time will also differ between 35 minutes for the full-Military version, down to 15 minutes for Civilian versions.
JetPack Aviation Speeder had passed tighter testing series in the summer of 2021 then entered the production lines and now going to its final phase.. (Picture from: WebBikeWorld)
As quoted of SupercarBlondie, in the current 2nd prototype configuration, the Speeder uses 4 turbine jet engines fueled by Jet A, kerosene and diesel in every corner of its body which has weighs about 136 kilos that capable of carrying payload twice its weight and is also equipped with a number
of features such as hand control, a 12-inches navigation screen and a
built-in radio systems. However, the final design of the Speeder (it's said would be powered by up to eight turbine jet engines) has yet to be decided.
The motor maker further stated that the latest Speeder had passed tighter testing series in the summer of 2021 then entered the production lines and now going to its final phase. The California-based company hopes that its flying motorcycle can be immediately marketed commercially and used for the Military and Public Safety Organizations.
For that the company has set an initial price of US $ 381,000 or Rp.5.4 billion, and also has opened pre-order for 20 units of the Speeder via its official sites (it doesn't take long to be sold out). The price above is only for the civil version. As for the Military or Cargo versions, the official price has not been announced yet. Well, what we could be done only wait and keep our eyes open for a test run of these flying things at the next motorcycle show!😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JETPACK AVIATION | NEWATLAS | DAILY STAR | DESIGNBOOM | YACOUBA | WEBBIKEWORLD | TRANSPORTUP | RIDEAPART | SUPERCARBLONDIE ]
Wild ONES When talking about Japanese car brands, we will immediately mention Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Nissan, Mazda, Daihatsu, Mitsubishi, Isuzu or maybe Subaru. This is understandable because all those Japanese brands are very well known by the public throughout the world.
This Mitsuoka Orochi looks cool and stylish using the Liberty Walk's widebody kit, while appeared at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon as the show car of a Japanese aftermarket lights maker, Sphere Light. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
But did you know that Japan also has many other car manufacturers and one of them is Mitsuoka Motor. Well, it is one of many small Japanese car companies, and is well known for building unique cars with unconventional styling, some of which are modern while others imitate the look of American, European and particularly British retro cars of the 1950s and 1960s.
The first Mitsuoka Orochi Concept unveiled at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show and built based on the Honda NSX platform. (Picture from: Automobiles-Japonaises)
Mitsuoka Motor is also known as the main distributor of the retro-classic TD2000 roadster in Japan. It could be said that Mitsuoka Motor is primarily a custom design coachbuilder, customizing production cars, e.g., the Nissan March, and replacing various aspects of the bodywork for sale worldwide.
The Mitsuoka Orochi Nude Top convertible version is unveiled at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Shown. (Picture from: Automobiles-Japonaises)
As time went by, the company then paved the path for its-owned sports car which became known as the Mitsuoka Orochi when in 2001 the company created a sports car concept based on the Honda NSX platform and launched for the first time at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, then followed by unveiling its convertible version named the Orochi Nude Top at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show.
The Mitsuoka Orochi Kabuto Concept is unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show and retained the Orochi's basic construction, but has been fitted with carbon fiber panels, a body kit, and a rear spoiler. (Picture from: Automobiles-Japonaises)
As quoted of Wikipedia, the name of this sports car made by Mitsuoka Motor is inspired by a Japanese legendary mythological creature named Yamato no Orochi (an eight-headed and eight-tailed dragon/serpent). Uniquely, not only the name is inspired by those legendary mythological creature, it turns out that the design of the two-seater sports car as well. So it is not surprising that the car's design looks very out of the box, and always able to take our sights to it. Well, something unusual, almost always able to take our sights to it.
The Mitsuoka Orochi Zero known as a cheaper alternative to the Orochi due to it had fewer metal-plated accessory parts, synthetic leather, and reduced soundproofing around the engine to reduce costs. (Picture from: Pinterest)
As quoted of Car and Driver, as its name indicates, the Mitsuoka Orochi has reptilian design with the headlamp and rear combination lamp have a design motif of piercing eyes that transfix the prey. The air intake something eerie on the front bumper eerily suggests the upper and lower jaws of a python, poised to strike the prey with sharp fangs.
The Mitsuoka Orochi Gold Premium has both an additional front and rear spoiler and modified variable note exhaust system with four tail pipes as opposed to two on the standard Orochi and is unveiled in the 2010. (Picture from: Wikiwand)
Although it looks weird and quirky to some, who also sometimes give negative reviews related to its appearance. However it is in accordance with the the company mission, as stated by Susumu Mitsuoka, the President of Mitsuoka Motor said that the Mitsuoka Orochi was designed to be a prestigious car that would attract everyone's attention. If the Orochi passes on the road, it will certainly make other vehicle drivers or people directly turn their heads to see it and frown due to its very unusual design.
The Mitsuoka Orochi Final Edition is known as the final model after the company announced the Orochi discontinued in 2014 and in order to celebrate its production run. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
If its appearance can distract people when they see it, then what about its performance? Under Mitsuoka Orochi's hood lies an unspectacular 233-hp six-cylinder with capacity of 3.3-litre mounted at the stern and mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, in fact that's the same engine of the fifth-generation Toyota Camry. So by such those engine power could be made Orochi accelerates from rest to 100 kph in about 6 seconds. Well, in terms of performance Mitsuoka Orochi was mediocre as it considered not too impressive, but not too slow.
The Mitsuoka Orochi Seven Eleven Evangelion Limited Edition has unique multi-coloured paint scheme appearance inspired by Evanglion, one of Japanese anime series of the 1990s and built based on the Gold Premium platform. (Picture from: Kumparan)
Due to in each production series, Mitsuoka Orochi is always produced in limited quantities, namely between 5 to 20 units. Besides that, these Mitsuoka Motor's sports cars were produced in a relatively short time, namely between 2006 and 2014. Thus, it is not surprising that the car population (estimated there're 400 units ever made) is very limited and rare. Let's take a look at the Orochi sports car series ever made by the automaker company based in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
The Mitsuoka Orochi Devilman is built in collaboration with Go Nagai, the creator of a popular Japanese anime titled Devilman Crybaby and unveiled in 2018. (Picture from: Auto-Versity.ru)
The Mitsuoka Orochi first edition launched in 2006/2007 named Orochi Kabuto, and released 5 units only. Then the next series, namely Orochi Zero which was launched in 2008, only made as many as 20 units per-year. Furthermore in 2010 Mitsouka Motors launched the Orochi's next series, namely Orochi Gold Premium only 20 units. Continued in 2014 the Japanese manufacturer decided to launch next edition of the monster, namely Orochi Final Edition, in only 5 units.
In that year Mitsuoka Motors also once made another one unit of these car series with an appearance inspired by Evanglion, one of Japanese anime series of the 1990s and was named 7-Eleven Evanglion Limited Edition. As the finale edition of Mitsuoka Orochi is Orochi Devilman made in 2018 in collaboration with Go Nagai, the creator of a popular Japanese anime titled Devilman Crybaby.
Tried to Come Back Maybe you still remember the BMW i8 hybrid sports car which after nearly six years of production, it was officially retired in April 2020. And until now BMW has no plans to build any successor. Of course, for those of you who have already fallen in love with the i8, this is bad news.
The Taraschi Berardo is a retro-modern hybrid coupe designed by Andrea Quartieri which was mentioned as a tribute to Berardo Taraschi and to mark the return of a small Italian racing squads named Squadra Corse Taraschi in motorsports. (Picture from: alVolante)
Hold on and don't worry, there's still a little good news for you, the BMW i8 sports car is still given a chance to live, and reemerged in a classic style to mark the return of a small Italian racing squads named Squadra Corse Taraschi in motorsports.
The Taraschi Berardo built based on the chassis of this modern hybrid coupe BMW i8. (Picture from: Otosia)
The mentioned car is designed by Andrea Quartieri, was later given the name Taraschi Berardo, which was mentioned as a tribute to Berardo Taraschi. For those of you who don't know, of course you will immediately ask, who is he? For your information, he is an Italian businessman who had started his career at a young age as a racer after establishing a motorcycle repair shop.
1953 Giaur 750 Sport Champion from Team 1-Off, one of Taraschi's most successful competition cars, and taken by the Taraschi Berardo maker as the inspiration sources. (Picture from: Motor1)
During the 2nd world war his motorbike workshop was forced to close and after the war was over it was reopened. But at the time he has a new interest in cars that makes him then shift the focus and studied all aspects (mechanics and frames). In short, since then he went on to develop and product a series of sports and competition cars during the 1950s and 1960s through his company named Officina Meccanica Berardo Taraschi.
The
Taraschi Berardo bodywork featured with rounded front and rear fenders,
prominent curved lines on the hood, oval-shaped headlights, redesigned
grille, and a longer body. (Picture from: Taraschi)
The naming of the car after the Italian businessman has also reportedly been approved and initiated by Berardo's son, Tazio Taraschi, and even the project is supported by the Squadra Corse Taraschi, a team known to have provided a lot of advice and technical assistance including spare parts to the automotive collectors who owned the original Berardo Taraschi made cars.
To get its current form as the Taraschi Berardo, the BMW i8 should be completely overhauled, leaving only its dramatic butterfly-style doors. (Picture from: alVolante)
As we all know, the BMW i8's latest reincarnation is debuted at the Automobile Museum of Turin in October 7, 2020, emerged as a retro modern hybrid sports coupe. Well, to transform into a new figure of Taraschi Berardo, the donor car must be customized and refurbished by combining retro style with modern plug-in hybrid technology.
Then inside the Taraschi Berardo's cabin, we can see the expanse of luxurious interior decorated with layers of high-quality wood and leather. (Picture from: alVolante)
By design, this i8's latest reincarnation is inspired by the 1953 Giaur 750 Sport Champion from Team 1-Off, one of Taraschi's most successful competition cars ever made. To that end, the BMW i8 donor car should be completely overhauled with aluminum body panels made by hand over the donor car chassis.Therefore the new car bodywork featured with rounded front and rear fenders, prominent curved lines on the hood, oval-shaped headlights, redesigned grille, and a longer body. So that in the end, You will not look at all the initial form of the BMW i8.
Not only that, the BMW i8's digital dashboard, air vents, and 8.8-inch screen have been retained as well, but the center console has been redesigned. (Picture from: DrivingYourDream)
However, there is one original detail of the BMW i8 is preserved, ie the dramatic butterfly-style doors. Then inside the cabin, we can see the expanse of luxurious interior decorated with layers of high-quality wood and leather. Not only that, the i8's digital dashboard, air vents, and 8.8-inch screen have been retained as well, but the center console has been redesigned.
The Taraschi Berardo has got an output increase of up to 420 hp, even if desired the automaker can also increase the power to 470 hp and 520 hp. (Picture from: alVolante)
While the original BMW i8 produced 374 hp spewed out by its hybrid powertrain (consisting of a turbocharged 1.5 liter inline-3 engine coupled with electric motor), the new car has got an output increase of up to 420 hp. Even if desired the automaker can also increase the power to 470 hp and 520 hp.
It's not known how many cars will be made, the automaker only says will make it in small numbers editions. Just like other premium hand-built cars, this i8's retro style customized sports car also has a high price tag. For your information, the Taraschi Berardo is said to be priced around €800,000 (about $940,473), which is almost seven times more expensive than the standard BMW i8. Wow!! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TARASCHI | CARBUZZ | CLASSICDRIVER | DRIVINGYOURDREAM | TUNINGBLOG.EU | ALVOLANTE | MOTOR1 ]
Thunderstorm At the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed event which took place in West Sussex, England some time ago, it was seen that there was a unique electric-powered car attracted attention of the audience present at that time. Besides it has a unique shape similar to the Batmobile in 1992 Batman Returns movie but in a smaller version.
The
McMurtry Spéirling is an innovative electric-powered single-seat fan car has been unveiled by British firm McMurtry at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed. (Picture from: Autocar)
It turns out, the mentioned car above named McMurtry Spéirling has good performance too, no wonder if it has claimed the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb record with Ex-Formula 1 driver Max Chilton behind the wheel, and knocking the Volkswagen ID R from the top position with a 39.08sec run.
The
McMurtry Spéirling has claimed the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb
record in 39.08sec run with Ex-Formula 1 driver Max Chilton was at the
wheel. (Picture from: Evo.co.uk)
This one seater small electric-powered car specifically for racing track purposed, is launched for the first time in 2021. And related to the car's name of Spéirling which means 'thunderstorm' in Irish. The mentioned car above is developed by the British startup company named McMurtry Automotive founded in 2016 by Irishman Sir David McMurtry. Besides its unique design, the Spéirling is also equipped with various technologies that make it attractive.
The
McMurtry Spéirling is also fitted with the prototype F1-style steering wheel, the only other controls appear. (Picture from: Evo.co.uk)
The first is the downforce technology used, as you can see this car does not have a spoiler at the rear (but in the 2022 model attached large spoiler at rear). This is because the Spéirling uses fan technology that presses down on the back. Not just a regular fan, but a special 80 horsepower fan that provides maximum downforce without the need to go fast. The fan can also be adjusted in speed via the pedal shifter in hand to adjust the desired downforce.
As a race car, the McMurtry Spéirling was built into a light weight car, with majority its body made of carbon fiber, so no wonder the car weighs less than 1,000 kg. (Picture from: Autocar)
The presence of its fan system causes this car has sound like a jet also. Making it as one of the electric cars with the loudest sound. As a race car, the McMurtry Spéirling was built into a light weight car, with majority its body made of carbon fiber, so no wonder the car weighs less than 1,000 kg or 1 ton.
The McMurtry Spéirling featured with advanced downforce technology by using a special 80 horsepower fan adjusted in speed via the pedal shifter in hand to adjust the desired downforce. (Picture from: AutomotiveDaily)
This McMurtry Spéirling unique car powered by an electric motor capable of producing 1,000 horsepower, this car has a power-to-weight ratio of 1 hp/kg. That's amazing considering this car has to carry the weight of the battery placed around the driver. That much power is channeled entirely to the rear wheels because this car uses a RWD (Rear-wheels drive) configuration coupled with a 60 kWh battery. This combination can make it go from 0 to top speed at 300 kph in just 9 seconds.
With such astonishing speeds, the McMurtry Spéirling can be used on track for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour before needing to be recharged. But that's not a problem because this car has a 600 kW quick charge technology. As for normal road use with WLTP standards this car can reach 563 km. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MCMURTRY AUTOMOTIVE | WIKIPEDIA | AUTOCAR | AUTOMOTIVEDAILY ]
Forgotten ONES Not everything that is initially began with good plan, then produced will reap satisfactory results in the market, maybe that's a suitable series of words to describe the following vehicles designed by M & L Auto Specialists Inc., a small American automotive company specialized in creating auto reproductions of world's top brand like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar or Lotus for nearly two decades.
Romulus Predator is built by M & L Auto Specialists workshop in Two Rivers, Wisconsin in collaboration with Hewlett-Packard Company and 4 industry-leading mechanical-design-software vendors. (Picture from: 7Car.tw)
The car in question is given a name of the Romulus Predator, initially designed by Mark Gerisch and his small team at M & L Auto Specialists workshop in Two Rivers, Wisconsin then produced in a collaboration with Hewlett-Packard Company and four industry-leading mechanical-design-software vendors.
Mark Gerisch works on final details of his Romulus Predator on the Friday afternoon Oct. 31, 1997 at M & L Auto Specialists workshop in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. (Picture from: SFGate)
Related to this Romulus Predator, firstly the car desain made by using traditional clay methods, and for more complex shapes and opening such as the car cabin with sheet metal parts methods, after then switched to the Hewlett-Packard' mechanical computer-aided design (MCAD). As quoted of 7Car.tw, the design of computer-aided software design system such as MCAD done by the American company was known earlier than Koenigsegg or SAAB and other factories.
Romulus Predator is powered by a mid-mounted V10 engine sourced from Ford. (Picture from: 7Car.tw)
And no wonder if the Romulus Predator could be said the first automobile to be developed entirely with computers. This instrumental aiding work of the car designing and building was carried out in less than four months.
Romulus Predator is featured with deep air scoops along the sides, swept-back windshield and butterfly-typed swing-up doors. (Picture from: 7Car.tw)
Consideration of the use of the computer-based system, because the traditional method requires constant revision of the model to be smooth. For example, it takes at least 20 repeated tests from conception to completion. The auxiliary software production can be simulated directly in the computer, and the production only needs to be completed once, which can be accurate and off course cost-saving.
Romulus Predator's bodywork made of such light material of fibreglass, no wonder that this car then has a fairly light weight, which is around 1,134 kg. (Picture from: 7Car.tw)
As the result, the Romulus Predator is launched for the first at the AutoFact Motor Show in Detroit, Michigan in November of 1997. Don't know why after finished the car didn't bear the M&L trademark, but was launched under the brand of Romulus.
Romulus Predator has an aerodynamical curvaceous fibreglass bodywork of two-seater coupe. (Picture from: 7Car.tw)
As You can see, the Romulus Predator has an aerodynamical curvaceous
fibreglass bodywork featured with deep air scoops along the sides,
swept-back windshield and butterfly-typed swing-up doors, besides it's powered by a mid-mounted V10 engine sourced from Ford. Well, thanks to the use of such light materials for its bodywork, no wonder that this car then has a fairly light weight, which is around 1,134 kg. Unfortunately, there's no info about its performance.😢
Romulus Predator is launched for the first at the AutoFact Motor Show in Detroit, Michigan in November of 1997. (Picture from: 7Car.tw)
This supercar is a quite surprising contradiction and invites many questions, even though it is designed and built by using a sophisticated computer-based system, but still unable to make the results appear on the market.
There's only one car ever been produced without a definite mass production plan (although at the exhibition, that the company stated soon will make its production version in the next 2 years with a price starting at $150,000). It's a shame if the such beautiful car that is built in a sophisticated way only becomes a display forever.😢 What do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CONCEPTCARZ | GTPLANET | 7CAR.TW | SFGATE | ALLCARINDEX ]
No other street-legal
Porsche 935 racer from that period has ever been built, making it
unique. Still, one thing's certain: being a one-off, this Porsche 935 is nowhere cheap. Ordering it new in 1979, Walter Wolf forked out $1.8 million (adjusted for 2018). We can guess whoever bought it had to pay over more than that.😮 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HOTCARS | ROADANDTRACK | CLASSICDRIVERS ]
