Next EV After a few days ago we already discussed about the latest Lincoln Model L100 Concept, and what do you think about this electric SUV concept car made by the American automaker before? It looks like Lincoln as one of the automotive brands under the Ford Motor Company is getting more serious to develop electric-powered vehicles through its first EV concept called the Lincoln Star Concept.
This Lincoln Star Concept was revealed as the company's first electric vehicle concept, and it also depicts what the future of the luxury marque may look like. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
This concept car is touted as a statement for Lincoln's ambitious vehicle electrification plans, besides also to showcase its planned electric car lineup will be launched over the next few years. As you can see, the Lincoln Star Concept is an SUV since the company became an all-SUV brand after the Continental model was discontinued back in the 2020.
The Lincoln Star Concept exterior closely follows the profile of the current Lincoln Aviator featured with the passenger compartment pushed all the way back, but has a sharper design language to improve aerodynamic performance. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
The Lincoln Star's exterior closely follows the profile of the current Lincoln Aviator featured with the passenger compartment pushed all the way back. But compared to the Aviator, the Star Concept has a sharper design language to improve aerodynamic performance.
The Lincoln Star Concept interior has a lounge-like design, including rear seats with footrests, while in the
second-row passenger seats also get an integrated refrigerator and
individual screens. (Picture from: Autocar)
The interior has a lounge-like design, including rear seats with footrests, while in the second-row passenger seats also get an integrated refrigerator and individual screens. On the front, the screen that spans the dashboard follows the current trend of luxury cars todays. The transparent roof pillars with 3D metal lattice aim to create a sense of spaciousness in each row of seats.
Although the interior of Lincoln Star Concept is featured with a long way off production-ready, especially the curved dashboard screen, but the passenger seats spin 180-degrees is pretty cool, though. (Picture from: Autocar)
Lincoln also uses electrochromic glass that can switch from transparent to opaque, letting light into the cab while driving or hiding items stored when parked. The rear cargo area also has a small folding sofa. Unfortunately, Lincoln hasn't revealed any technical details about the Star Concept yet, but the American automaker says that the electric SUV is based on a special electric-powered vehicle architecture that will underpin future models and can accommodate rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
The Lincoln Star Concept is based on a special electric-powered vehicle architecture that will underpin future models and can accommodate rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Lincoln itself plans to launch this third electric car by 2025, then followed the fourth by 2026. Lincoln expects more than half of its global sales volume to be electric vehicles by mid-decade. This is an ambitious plan for a manufacturer without electric cars in its current lineup.
Well, that's such an aggressive electrificationstrategy may also be needed to keep up with another luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz. As we all knew that those manufacturers already have several electric-powered car models on sale or in development, along with their own ambitious sales targets. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LINCOLN | AUTOCAR | ]
BIG TOYs Russia has recently introduced a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has capablity of crossing different types of extreme terrain snowing up to the surface of the water can be crossed by this vehicle with ease.
The Sherpcan get you anywhere is a very broad description,even swim, it describes it accurately. (Picture from: CarScoops)
As quoted from CarScoops, Alexei Garagashyan created one of the most impressive vehicles we saw in recent years in the form of the Sherp, designed to have the same performance as ATV but the Sherp is equipped with 4 huge custom self-inflating tires for easy devour the obstacles with a maximum height of 70 cm (2.3 ft).
The Sherp is powered by a four-cylinder 1.5-litre Kubota diesel engine with maximum power up to 44 hp. (Picture from: CarScoops)
With tiny body and huge tires also allow the Sherp remained agile over snow-slippery roads to drive on the surface of the water and pretty light too, weighing just 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs). While on the water surface this vehicle can swim at a maximum speed of 6 kph.
This Russian truck has the ability to mount obstacles as tall as 70 cm (2.3 ft) thanks to its huge custom self-inflating tires and can even swim with a maximum speed of 6 kph. (Picture from: CarScoops)
For the machine section, Sherp only rely on a four-cylinder 1.5-litre Kubota diesel engine with maximum power up to 44 hp. And has a top speed reaches 45 kph (28 mph), by using the 4WD system.
The Sherp, an ATV which can tackle almost every surface. (Picture from: CarScoops)
A skid-steer system allows it to turn in its own length which is 3.4 m but also to claim the title of the most fun tank-like vehicle we’ve ever seen.
To bring this reliable ATV on various terrains, consumers must redeem it with a price tag of US. $65,000 or approximately Rp.874 million as a pickup with a tent while the hardtop version costs $70,000 (Rp.936 million). *** [EKA [14022016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SHERP | CARSCOOPS ]
New EV BEAST Maybe you still remember in 2017 when a British automotive manufacturer named Ariel Motor Company Ltd. was announced a plan to launch a high-performance long-range electric-powered vehicle which also equipped with a gas-turbine range expander, codenamed the Ariel P40 Hipercar.
Ariel Motor has just showcased a 1,180 hp hypercar called the Ariel Hipercar which is planned to be officially launched in 2024. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Recently, the Somerset-based automaker fulfilled its promise to show the true look of its newest electric-powered hypercar called the Ariel Hipercar whose its name stands for "High Performance Carbon Reduction."
The Ariel Hipercar is featured with a bonded-aluminum monocoque structure with removable aluminum front and rear subframes. (Picture from: ArenaEV)
This extraordinary electric vehicle is equipped with dual electric motors at each axle, and for each motor, it drives the wheels via a single speed transmission, by making a combined output of 1,180 hp and 1,342 lb-ft of torque.
Most of the Ariel Hypercar designs are intentionally made that way by considering the aerodynamic factor for drag efficiency. (Picture from: ArenaEV)
It is also stated that the power from this electric motor is supplied by a Cosworth 800V 62 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is claimed to be able to provide a range around 250 km. Furthermore, the Ariel Hipercar is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-96 kph in about two seconds, 0-161 kph in about 4.4 seconds, and can be driven to a top speed of 250 kph. Wow!
The Ariel Hipercar can accelerate to 161 kph in just 4.4 seconds with a maximum speed of 250 kph. (Picture from: Rodanesia)
As for the chassis, the Ariel Hipercar featured with a bonded-aluminum monocoque structure with removable aluminum front and rear subframes. Meanwhile, its suspension features double wishbones at all four corners with dampers supplied by Bilstein.
The Ariel Hipercar has the unique fins on the front wings reduce drag on the mirrors, the roof scoop supplies air to the turbine range extender, and the 'shark fins' at the rear aid stability and cornering. (Picture from: ArenaEV)
As reported by Autocar, the British manufacturer is also said to have developed a new power steering system to provide superior feedback to the hypercar driver. For those of you who may be interested in owning the Ariel Hipercar, the company also gave a good news, it will start producing it by 2024.
Unfortunately, information about the full specifications for this electric-powered hypercar has not been revealed yet, it will most likely be announced ahead of its launch, for the prices is predicted that it will be priced at around $1.120 million or Rp. 17.1 billion.😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR | ARENAEV ]
Rare ONES Seeing the title of the article you might immediately ask; Has there ever been such the Pontiac Tojan model? Or had You ever seen this kind of car? As quoted of Wikipedia, this car once existed and was a production sports car that is built based on the F-Body Platform (was General Motors' rear-wheel drive pony car automobile platform built during production periods of 1967 to 2002). Indeed, only a few people have ever heard of it, let alone seen it. We're bet you've never known before.
The Pontiac Tojan is built by Knudsen Automotive Inc. for General Motors during 1985 to 1991. (Picture from: StreetMuscleMag)
As we could be seen, it may look like a kit car or a body kit for a third gen Trans Am. No, they are not like what those kind of cars as you think above just now. Then what are they? According to Ken Lingenfelter these cars were commissioned by GM to be built by Knudsen Automotive Inc. They were built so Pontiac would have a car that was be capable of competing with Ferrari, as quoted of StreetMuscleMag.
While inside of the Pontiac Tojan's cabin is featured with a wooden dash which equipped with 'Back to the Future' style digital gauges. (Picture from: StreetMuscleMag)
In other words, they wanted a sports car that could go toe to toe with those world's famous Italian cars on a road course yet was still affordable to the average American. Might be that's the point. Besides being designed to compete with Ferrari, turn outly the Tojan could also be considered GM’s answer to the Ford Saleen Mustangs. So the idea behind the Pontiac Tojan was that a drive could build its own super car for a fraction of the price.
The Pontiac Tojan's cabin also has a Recaro leather seats, also many other advanced features a cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, power windows, power mirrors, and the power hatch release from the F-Bodies. (Picture from: StreetMuscleMag)
Uniquely, because of the high desire to be able to look as a decent rival of Ferrari (even Mustang), unmitigated to the extent that the car emblem also displays the figure of a horse. Only slightly different in appearance, if the Ferrari's emblem is a prancing horse, while the Ford Mustang with its wild horse running emblem, then the Tojan's displays the figure of a winged demonic horse. Creepy enough huh?
The Pontiac Tojan could be pinned Lamborghini Countach styled rear-wing as an option. (Picture from: StreetMuscleMag)
The Pontiac Tojan produced as limited numbers of car, only an estimated 150 to 300 units were produced during 1985 to 1991. These cars were assembled in Omaha, Nebraska at the Knudsen's plant. GM provided Knudsen with GTA frames, Tuned Port Injection 305 engines (LB9’s) and 700R4 Transmissions. Knudsen then beefed up the stock suspension so the Tojan could corner like it was on rails. The car also equipped with power disc brakes on all four wheels and power steering to make handling easier. These mods would allow it to run with the best Ferrari model had to offer.
The Pontiac Tojan appeared with the 1980’s body styling and looks like the radical cross-breeding between the Trans Am and the Fiero. (Picture from: StreetMuscleMag)
As quoted of StreetMuscleMag, all the car's cosmetics are 100% original designed by Knudsen. As you can see, this rare American sports car appeared with the 1980’s body styling and looks like the radical cross-breeding between the Trans Am and the Fiero. Actually, the Tojan’s styling was heavily influenced by the Ferrari 305, as can been seen on it’s rear trunk lid and rear tail lights. Further adding to the Italian supercar influence, Knudsen also provided Lamborghini Countach styled rear-wing as an option.
The Pontiac Tojan (in pictured is GT model) is powered by Tuned Port Injection 305 (LB9’s) engines coupled with the 700R4 Transmissions. (Picture from: StreetMuscleMag)
For the legs, the Tojan supported by five-spokes rims of Gotti Wheels (GBS) which were wrapped in 345/50 R15 tires for added grip. Meanwhile the car's interior given a touch of style inspired of the 1980s top movies and TV-series such 'Back to the Future' and 'Knight Rider.' Besides that the car got a Recaro leather seats, a wooden dash which equipped with 'Back to the Future' style digital gauges. Furthermore this rare American sports car got another advanced features, such cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, power windows, power mirrors, and the power hatch release from the F-Bodies.
During its production periods, the Tojan was a built to order car, to purchase one you simply went to your local Pontiac dealership and they called up Knusden who then shipped it to the dealership. At the time it's sold at a starting price of $21,995 and the price could climb as high as $55,000 depending on the bells and whistles. These bells included a B&M Supercharger and B&M Superjection as well as a 3.73 Posi. Other options included aforementioned Lamborghini wing and AM/FM Cassette with Equalizer (that was a big deal in the 80’s).
While it may not have been a big seller, at least Russ Knusden owned auto company managed to put the hands of middle class Americans behind the wheel of a such this good supercar. Due to their limited production, perhaps one day the Tojan will become a renowned collector’s item similar to the Cord 812 or the Phantom Corsair. Some might love these cars others see it as one of those odd cars came from the 1980’s. Love it or hate it you gotta admit the Pontiac Tojan is such a pretty good one wild car ever made. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | STREETMUSCLEMAG | WIKIPEDIA ]
TRAGIC Story Not only human beings who have a tragic story, even the car as well. For example, the famos one was the Chrysler Norseman by Ghia. The story began in the mid 20th century, precisely in the early 50s. At that time the Italian economy amid improve itself by war. Conditions that make the cost of labor in Italy are lower than in the US.
The 1956 Chrysler Norseman Concept was once described as 'the handsome lad who never made it to his prom'.(Picture from: VanDerBiltCupRaces)
By considering this reasons and the tradition of the exquisite craftsmanship of Italian coachbuilders, it is not surprising that when one of the American big three automaker, Chrysler turned its attention to Italy to create some research prototypes. Then in 1950, C.B. Thomas, head of styling at Chrysler contacted the Italian manufacturer Fiat and asked them to suggest which companies could take on this contract.
According to a Chrysler press release, the color of 1956 Chrysler Norseman Concept was "two-tone metallic green with a touch of red inside the flared wheel openings. (Picture from: The Esoteric Curiosa)
At the time, the Italian automaker gave two names: Ghia and Pininfarina. In short then the choice fell on Ghia thanks to the level of craftsmanship and smaller costs, regardless of which is better design proposals, as both companies had to build a car based on the same set of drawings sent from Detroit.
3D rendered image of the 1956 Chrysler Norseman Concept made by Dan Palatnik.(Picture from: GaragemDigital)
It was a turning point in the history of Ghia, an Italian coachbuilder company based in Turin given a valuable opportunity to show their designs to the world under the auspices and the costs borne by the Chrysler. After developing several prototypes, in 1955 Chrysler finally commissioned Ghia to build a show car. It was to be 'the most automated car in the world'. For design matters usually entrusted to the American auto design maestro, Virgil Exner, even though most of the work done by one of his trusted men, Billie Brownlie.
The 1956 Chrysler Norseman Concept has impressive lines and concealed headlights while seen of the front. (Picture from: The Esoteric Curiosa)
As a result of truly innovative design, its most striking feature is the cantilevered roof, which was supported only at the rear pillars. There are no side pillars and window ventilation is usually there at that time. In addition to the rear pillar, the roof is just resting on the frameless curved windshield. On the roof, there is an electrically operated sunroof, a feature that is very advanced at the time and extremely difficult to integrate into the slender roof structure. The interior had four leather upholstery and a set of futuristic gauge pods, complete with luminous paint at the back of front seats as an experimental method of lighting systems.
The
rest of the interior was credited to Deo Lewton featuring green and
gray metallic leather-covered buckets seats and lap belts that
retracted. (Picture from: The Esoteric Curiosa)
Meanwhile its power came out by using a Hemi V8 engine with a capacity of 331 ci (5,424cc) is capable of generating power up to 235 hp with 2-speed Powerflite transmission, shifted by push-buttons, while the chassis is the possibility of taken from the Chrysler 300.
The
interior of 1956 Chrysler Norseman Concept was featuring the Bill
Brownlie-designed instrument panel with two wide-set gauges. (Picture from: VanDerBiltCupRaces)
There was no consensus over the subject of the car's color. Chrysler ordered the car's exterior painted in dark green color, with green and gray interior, while according to Exner it was to be painted silver. But according to the journalists who saw this car in Italy before shipping then wrote that the car appeared in two-tone blue, while its interior got the touche of red leather and black accents.
Here are several colored 3D rendered images of the 1956 Chrysler Norseman Concept that made by a Brazilian artist, Dan Palatnik. (all of the pictures taken from: GaragemDigital)
The intricate elegant design makes these vehicles take a long time in development. It took almost 15 months on the works by the team, led by Sergio Coggiola and made the American automaker should willing spend their money more than the US
$150 thousand to finish the Norseman. The project was finished right on schedule and the Chrysler Norseman completed on July 17, 1956, then packed in wooden crates, and loaded in the number two cargo area of a luxury liner of the private Italian Trans Atlantic Lines named SS Andrea Doria, operating between Genoa and New York.
All four seats were electronically adjustable, the fronts seats pivoted to allow access to the rear. (Picture from: VanDerBiltCupRaces)
While in Highland Park, Michigan, the Chrysler design team could not wait for their new car which is scheduled to be a star of the 1957 auto show circuits. Unfortunately, it was never seen again by most of the Chrysler stylists that designed it, when the forwarding agent delivered the news that the Norseman had been lost forever.
The 1956 Chrysler Norseman Concept had no posts or pillars to support the unique cantilever roof. (Picture from: The Esoteric Curiosa)
On the evening of Wednesday, July 25, 1956, SS Andrea Doria was heading west through the New York Bay. No one will know if it was its last voyage. Ships are expected to dock in NY the next morning. At 23:10, 40 miles off the coast of Nantucket, SS Andrea Doria collided with MS Stockholm, a Swedish passenger ship on its way from New York to Gothenburg in a heavy fog.
Nearly all of the roof’s mass needed to be supported at the rear so that the leading edge did not to place any stress on the delicate wrap-around windshield. (Picture from: VanDerBiltCupRaces)
Thanks to the professional rescue operation, from about 2,500 passengers, only 53 people were killed in the disaster. Eleven hours later, SS Andrea Doria sank carry the entire payload including the Chrysler Norseman to rest in peace at a depth of 72 meters in the dark ocean floor.
Since then, only one person who had seen the car. In 1994 a famous diver with a diving expedition, David Bright found what he describes as 'rusted hulk' of the Chrysler Norseman. According to what he described, the position of the car in the accident that makes it almost certain that nobody will be able to see again. David Bright passed away in 2006 from decompression sickness after another of his divings to the SS Andrea Doria wrecks.
If the Norseman arrived in America at that time, it would have certainly influenced the design of Chrysler in the late 50s to early 60s. The rest, only a few photos were left for us to see and remember the car that was once described as 'the handsome lad who never made it to his prom'. *** [EKA [10052015] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | COACHBUILD.COM | THE ESOTERIC CURIOSA | VANDERBILCUPRACES ]
THe MOST ONES Recently, you have the opportunity to become the owner one of the rare McLaren Sabre supercars as a collection in the garage, and that opportunity can become a reality if you have the status of a millionaire. As we know that the McLaren's super beast was first launched in 2020, made only 15 units, and all of them would be spread in the United States and are available for its exclusive clients.
The McLaren Sabre chassis number 11, which has rarely been seen in public. (Picture from: KabarOto)
This car is built by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) on the same carbon fiber monocoque chassis as the McLaren Senna. The McLaren Sabre mentioned was 11th unit of total 15 Sabres ever produced, and has the exterior is painted in the Liquid Argentum scheme, and the Liquid Papaya accent gives a more aggressive impression than the model example. The curved body design takes inspiration from McLaren's Vision Gran Turismo Concept which was launched in 2017.
The McLaren Sabre chassis number 11 is one of only 15 examples homologated exclusively for the United States market. (Picture from: KabarOto)
Meanwhile inside the cabin, this McLaren Sabre uses a striking combination of Black and Volcano Orange. While the driver and passenger seats gave different colors, the driver gets Orange and the passenger is Carbon Black.
The McLaren Sabre chassis number 11 is one of only 15 examples homologated exclusively for the United States market.. (Picture from: KabarOto)
Almost all car's details got the Azores Orange color accent, starting from the air conditioning grille, center panel, infotainment screen, paddle shifter and carpet. Paired with a satin finish carbon fiber trim. The mileage of this car is also very low on the odometer, only written about 160 km since it was purchased.
The McLaren Sabre is is the most powerful non-hybrid McLaren road car to date—showcases full extent of MSO’s bespoke capabilities. (Picture from: KabarOto)
The McLaren Sabre is powered by a 4,000 cc twin-turbocharged V8 engine that churns out 824 hp and 800 Nm of torque then channeled to its rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The highest speed is claimed to be able to touch the figure of 351 kph.
Unfortunately, this rare McLaren Sabre had shown to be sold at auction event held by Mecum Auctions during the Monterey Auto Week which took place on August 18-20, 2022. We don't know if this car has been sold or not. If you know, please share with us here via the comments column below. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MECUM | THESPEEDJOURNAL ]
Well, that's such an aggressive electrification strategy may also be needed to keep up with another luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz. As we all knew that those manufacturers already have several electric-powered car models on sale or in development, along with their own ambitious sales targets. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LINCOLN | AUTOCAR | ]
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