Unique ONES You may often see the appearance of this unique Italian classic scooter made by Moto Rumi of Fonderie Officine Rumi or the Rumi Foundries was formed at the beginning of the twentieth century (established by Gabrielle Rumi in Bergamo, Italy in 1906) and originally supplied cast components to the textile machinery industry.
1959 Rumi Formichino made by the Italian factory Rumi, the 1959 Bol d’Or with a 125cc two-stroke engine was the most sought after of the Formichino models and was the fastest scooter of its day, producing 8.5 bhp at 7,200 rpm. (Picture from: MotorcycleNews)
One of Gabrielle’s son, Donnino, began working at the foundry at the age of 12. His work was casting metal, but his passion was painting, drawing, and sculpture, at which he was gifted and classically trained. Donnino assumed management of the foundry in the 1920s, with art taking a back seat. During WWII, Donnino refused to work with the Germans, and fought (and was subsequently jailed) as a Partisan. Meanwhile his foundry churned out bronze propellers, anchors, torpedoes, and periscopes for submarines.
After the war, Donnino returned to help rebuild the factory, concentrating on textile machinery and later starting made light motorcycles and scooters powered by the horizontal twin two stroke engine of 125 cc capacity. In 1952, with the popularity of scooters through its compatriot made scooters such Vespa and Lambretta, Moto Rumi decided to start manufacturing its owne scooter known as the Rumi Scoiattolo or (a squirrel in Italian).
Right side view of 1955 Rumi Formichino. (Picture from: LaneMotorMuseum)
The Scoiattolo has a cast aluminum monocoque body with tubular swinging arm rear suspension and teleforks with 14 inch wheels and three gears. Its subsequent models had a four speed gearbox and electric starter, at the time it was also reputed as the fastest scooters then in production.
Speedometer and odometer view of 1955 Rumi Formichino. (Picture from: LaneMotorMuseum)
Moto
Rumi, a division of the Rumi Foundries that produced motorcycles and
scooters, was only active from 1950-1960. While wildly popular on
Italy’s strade, during this short span the factory also enjoyed numerous
endurance and sprint racing victories, most notably the 24-Hour Bal
d’Or at Montlhéry, France. All the Rumi bikes, both motorcycles and
scooters, were based on their 125cc horizontal twin and some excellent
engineering.
Rear side view of 1955 Rumi Formichino. (Picture from: LaneMotorMuseum)
The Rumi Formichino (a little ant in Italian) seen here is made up of only a few aluminum castings (as pointed to the company real expertise with metal). The engine is actually a structural member, part of the frameless monocoque, with the castings attached front and rear.
The 1954
Rumi Regolanta 125cc. (Picture from: ClayPaky)
This lightweight approach gave a decided performance advantage over the conventional steel-framed Vespas and Lambrettas on the Italian roads, and added to their appeal as well. It’s also a beautiful sculptural piece, both functional and fast. No wonder if they triumphed three-times at the Italian Speed Championships in 1957, 1958, and 1960.
The 1953
Rumi Huchback 125cc. (Picture from: ClayPaky)
After Piaggio Vespa upped their game, so Moto Rumi was unable to compete anymore. And then they ceased the bike production in 1960, and closed the foundry in 1962. While Donnino returned to his first love of painting and sculpture, until his death in 1980.
The 1951
Rumi Regolanta 125cc. (Picture from: ClayPaky)
Is history repeating itself? After some time away from the world of racing motorbikes, one of Donnino's grandsons named Stefano established the Rumi Sport Race Engineering in 2009, and developed (both of 125 cc and 250 cc) and lastly competed under Team Rumiin collaboration with Clay Paky at the Moto3 of 2014 racing seasons.
This Moto3 racing bike powered by a 250cc four stroke engine was unveiled in 2013 after one year of toil by Rumi-Sport Engineering. (Picture from: ClayPaky)
Thus a brief history of Moto Rumi that once dominated various racing circuits in the 1950s to 1960s.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... ***[EKA [13112018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LANE MOTOR MUSEUM | MOTORCYCLE NEWS | WIKIPEDIA | RUOTEDASOGNO | CLAY PAKY ]
New BEASTSupercars and Lamborghinis are an inseparable unit in terms of performance and speed. Although originally only applied on the smooth asphalt of race tracks and roads. Then what about rough and dusty terrain? Well, the Italian raging bull logoed auto manufacturer would be gave the answer along with the launch of its newest supercar model, the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato recently at Art Basel, Miami Beach, United States.
The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato has finally made its public debut at the Art Basel in Miami. (Picture from: KabarOto)
As quoted of Carscoops, it is the first supercar designed for maximum driving pleasure on dirt or off-road terrain with a sporty concept and emphasizing the brand principles of being bold, authentic and unexpected. "In accordance with our values as a brand visionary, bold and unconventional, with Sterrato we break new ground in driving sensations," as stated by Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini SpA, Stephan Winkelmann.
Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini SpA while on presentation of the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato premiere debut at the Art Basel in Miami. (Picture from: Carscoops)
As we can see today, the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato offers optimized driving dynamics for perfect control in all environments, from the highway to the dirt road. Compared to the Huracán Evo, the Sterrato comes with an updated version of the Lamborghini Integrated Vehicle Dynamics (LDVI/Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata) system, with special Strada and Sport calibrations, and brings Rally mode for low grip conditions to the Huracán line for the first time.
The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato offers optimized driving dynamics for perfect control in all environments, from the highway to the dirt road. (Picture from: NMAA)
“With the high-speed all-terrain Sterrato concept, we uniquely combined the driving experience of a super sports car and the pleasure of driving a rally car. Lamborghini cars always evoke emotion: the Sterrato brings a new level of driving sensations," said Rouven Mohr, Chief Technical Officer of Lamborghini.
The
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato's exterior expresses an adventurous spirit, with the ground clearance having been increased by 44 mm to ensure greater suspension performance, as does the front (+30 mm) and rear (+34 mm) height. (Picture from: NMAA)
The Sterrato's exterior expresses an adventurous spirit, with the ground clearance having been increased by 44 mm compared to the Huracán Evo to ensure greater suspension performance, as does the front (+30 mm) and rear (+34 mm) height. In addition, to protect the car body and the aluminum front underbody, the reinforced chassis, rear diffuser and tough fenders accentuate the ruggedness. It's clearly seen here that Lamborghini's design DNA has been maintained, by not providing significant changes to the Huracan Sterrato, which means that the characteristics remain strong. It's like inheriting a sports car into a new life form to deliver a unique and fun driving experience.
The
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato's cabin featured with almost all parts of the seats and door trim wrapped in an exclusive upholstery called Alcantara Verde Sterrato. (Picture from: AutocarIndia)
The mechanical heart of the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato rests on a 5,200 cc V10 engine with a maximum power output of 601 hp and 560 Nm of torque which is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and electronically controlled all-wheel drive with an independent rear-wheel drive locking differential. All of these are designed to offer optimal performance on unpaved and sandy surfaces with the ability to accelerate from 0-100 kph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 260 kph.
The
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato gets 19-inch rims mounted exclusively with specially engineered Bridgestone Dueler AT002 tires with tire sizes 235/40 R19 at the front and 285/40 R19 at the rear, incorporating run-flat technology. (Picture from: Otomotif-Kompas)
While the legs get 19-inch rims mounted exclusively with specially engineered Bridgestone Dueler AT002 tires with tire sizes 235/40 R19 at the front and 285/40 R19 at the rear, incorporating run-flat technology in the event of a puncture guarantees a minimum ride of 80 km at 80 kph with minimum 0 pressure. To tame the running speed, this car has a brake system consisting with 6-piston (front) and 4-piston (rear) aluminum monoblock calipers which are also equipped with ventilated carbon-ceramic discs with a diameter of 380 mm and a thickness of 38 mm at the front and a diameter of 356 mm and 32 mm at the back.
The
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato is powered by a 5,200 cc V10 engine with a maximum power output of 601 hp and 560 Nm of torque which is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and electronically controlled all-wheel drive with an independent rear-wheel drive locking differential. (Picture from: Edisi.co.id)
The interior, almost all parts of the seats and door trim wrapped in an exclusive upholstery called Alcantara Verde Sterrato. The Human Machine Interface (HMI) has new graphics and special drive features; for the first time, the instrument featured a digital compass with pitch and roll indicators, geographic coordinates indicators and rudder angle indicators. Among the on-board services, Lamborghini Connect includes integration with Amazon Alexa to customize in-car features such as air conditioning and lights, as well as control navigation, phone calls and entertainment with simple voice commands. The car can also be controlled remotely via the Lamborghini UNICA app, for example remote speed monitoring and destination sending directly to the navigation system.
The new Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato offers almost unlimited possibilities for customizing the appearance of the car, thanks to the Lamborghini Ad Personam program. So for those of you potential customers can choose from 350 exterior colors and more than 60 colors for the interior. Reportedly, the Huracán Sterrato will begin production in February 2023 in a limited edition of only 1,499 units. Although the official price has not been announced yet, many people speculate that the Sterrato will be sold for up to $328,000 (approx. more than Rp. 5 billion). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAMBORGHINI | CARSCOOPS | AUTOCARINDIA | CNN ]
~Our DREAM~ Time goes by, since the 1930s, automobile manufacturers in the world began to think of experimenting on a car that is considered have a futuristic design of what are they called later as The car of the future.
1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt. (Picture from: CarStyling.ru)
Of course, such those visionary efforts with brought the looks what kind of future vehicles based of trends on those days, this considered important to be done in order to lead opinions to look by their car product ads and to look how's the popularity of the manufacturer among the society. Only, some of which it seemed so weird in todays context.
Here are six futuristic (and weird) car designs in the past which ever introduced to the world.
1. 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt
In the 1940 New York Auto Show, the Chrysler Thunderbolt to be announced as ”The Car of the Future” by the automaker. The Thunderbolt was rushed in production for the expo with the intention to educate the general public about aerodynamics and streamlining.
Front side view of 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt. (Picture from: RM Sotheby)
The Thunderbolt was built to minimize wind resistance, so it was a smooth aerodynamic machine in every aspect. The only exterior ornamentation was a single chrome lightning bolt on each door. The aerodynamics were enhanced by eliminating door handles, using concealed headlights, doing away with A pillars, and enclosing the wheel wells.
Rear side view of 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt. (Picture from: RM Sotheby)
The Thunderbolt featured an all aluminum body and an electrically controlled retractable hardtop. The doors were opened with the touch of a button and the windows were raised and lowered by hydraulics. The Thuderbolt’s interior featured a bevy of leather and push buttons. It was powered by a 323.5 cu-in straight-eight that produced 143 hp.
There were only six cars ever made (four surviving todays), and each was given its own unique color scheme. This innovative car was designed by Ralph Roberts and Alex Tremulis and was built by the Briggs Body Works Company.
2. 1942 L'Oeuf Electrique
This car is known for its three wheels called L'Oeuf Electrique which means 'Electric Egg'. This futuristic car made by an artists, industrial designers, as well as a French engineer, Paul Arzens in 1942.
When created, this Egg Car intended for personal / individual in the days of mi. Since Egg Car appeared, until now a mini electric car continues to be an inspiration for many to develop it. Although Paul Arzens is Frenchmen, but he built an egg similar car in Germany with the existing material at the time.
Rear three quarter of 1942 L'Oeuf Electrique. (Picture from: Wikipedia)
Because the war was raging, Arzens replace the energy supply of gasoline (which at that time was so hard to come by) into electrically based. Therefore, Egg Car is the first car bubble which led to the France made small cars after the war.
3. 1953 General Motors Firebird
General Motors Firebird was the result of a trilogy of three prototype concept car earlier work of Harley Earl. Firebird was introduced in the show Motorama Auto Shows three editions in 1953, 1956 and 1959. From its shape, it is clear that the Firebird was inspired from the design of existing fighter aircraft at that time.
1953 General Motors Firebird I. (Picture from: AllCarCentral)
Although a breakthrough, none of the Firebird design made for commercial purposes. This product is only as proof to General Motors for the ideas and concepts of technology development are assessed futuristic car. Today, these cars are stored neatly in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, and are often on display at the auto show each event.
1956 General Motors Firebird II. (Picture from: Otoblitz)
For the Firebird, General Motors known to successfully solve turbine fuel research done on the car since the 1930's to the 1950's with Emmett Conklin as projecy manager. With this new turbine engine, capable of the Firebird speed boost of up to 200 mph.
1959 General Motors Firebird III. (Picture from: Otoblitz)
Interestingly, General Motors consistently experimented with the Firebird concept car during the 1950s, so that the American manufacturer was recorded as making 3 models until 1959, and then the exterior treatment and rear fin styling of the concept were applied to Cadillac models between 1959 and 1961.
4. 1959 Cadillac Cyclone XP-74
The Cyclone looked more like a jet aircraft than a car, its two fenders resembling rockets. The two flat door Segments could be slid back. The revolutionary design was matched by the radar-sensing crash avoidance system and the Plexiglas bubble-top that automatically closed when its sensor detected rain.
The Cyclone Concept was designed to test styling and engineering ideas. The 2-passenger concept had a clear plastic cover that fit snugly against the panoramic windshield for a true 360 degree vision. When not in use, the power operated canopy folds backward beneath the surface of the trunk. At the touch of a button, Cyclone's doors move outward 3 inches from the car, and slide back smoothly on ball bearings for easy entrance.
1959 Cadillac Cyclone XP-74 featured with sliding door and canopy bubble tops. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)
Among its advanced features is a radar sensing device, located in the twin nose cones, which scans the road ahead, and electronically alerts the driver wîth an audible signal and a warning light if an object is in its path. The dash instruments are clustered like an aircraft dashboard, between the two passengers. An intercommunication system allows the passengers to converse wîth persons outside the automobile without raising the canopy.
Rear three-quuarter of 1959 Cadillac Cyclone XP-74. (Picture from: BelowTheRadar)
Built on a 104' chassis, the Cyclone is 197' long and stands only 44' tall; the body is made of steel (not fiberglass, like some experimental models); power is provided by the standard 325 HP engine fitted wîth a low-profile carburetor, a cross-flow aluminum radiator and two fans. The entire exhaust system, including the muffler, are located in the engine compartment wîth exhaust outlets just ahead of the front wheels.
The initial white pearlescent paint was replaced later wîth silver; at the same time, the GM Air Transport logo disappeared from the tall fins, to be replaced by an oblong, vertical Cyclone name badge placed at the extremity of each rear fender. The seats are silver leather.
5. 1970 Ferrari Pininfarina 512 S Modulo
The famous Italian car manufacturer Ferrari commissioned Pininfarina design house embodies the Ferrari 512 S Modulo, a unique future concept of an Italian designer, Paolo Martin back in 1970. Meanwhile the mentioned above car built on the chassis obtained of the 1968 Ferrari 612 Can Am (chassis number of #0864). As the result, the car with a similar shape submarine was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 1970.
1970 Ferrari (Pininfarina) 512 S Modulo. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
As You can see the Modulohas a very low body with style roof that slides forward like a submarine as the entrance to the cabin. Partially closed four tires and attractive features of this futuristic car is 24 holes in the engine that can generate power up to 550 hp and can run at speeds of 220 mph in 3.1 seconds, and while on driving certainly it will be created floating-like sensation.
6. 1970 Bertone Lancia Stratos HF Zero
Lancia Startos HF (Tipo 829) or widely known in short as Lancia Stratos. However, none of the most unique designs in addition to types of Lancia Stratos HF Zero. Here HF stands for High Fidelity. Similar unique car concept sports car is currently one of the highly successful race car in his day and had won the World Rally Championship three-times consecutively in 1974, 1975 and 1976.
Lancia Stratos HF Zero was produced by an Italian car manufacturer Lancia and was designed by Marcello Gandini of Bertone Stylo. This show car was made for 12 months and first introduced to public in the Turin Motor Show 1970.
Right side view of 1970 Bertone Lancia Stratos HF Zero. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)
This car is powered by a 1.6 L Lancia Fulvia V4 drivetrain, and had sat in display at the Bertone Museum, then sold at RM Sotheby's auction for €761,600 in Italy in the new year selebration of 2011. The last time the car was exhibited at the Sculpture in Motion: Masterpieces of Italian Design, held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Unique ONES Peanuts can be a symbol of resistance. This is done by Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. when it finally decided to make their first motorcycle. The decision was embodied in the motorcycle figure with a common model in that time and was named Yamaha YA-1.
This
is the first Yamaha motorcycle ever produced in 1955, named Yamaha YA-1
and popular with a nickname 'Aka-Tombo' or Red Dragonfly. (Picture from: NaikMotor)
Why peanuts? At that time, most motorcycle manufacturers make the motorcycles in the black color. However, Yamaha against the current. And chestnut, the fruit of the four-seasons countries be an option, thanks to its distinctive reddish brown color. Hence, it soon became a popular motorcycle product, as to have a special nickname, Aka-Tombo or red dragonfly.
This
is the first Yamaha motorcycle named Yamaha YA-1 is powered by an air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke engine. (Picture from: BondowosoJatimNetwork)
Its popularity was supported when the Yamaha YA-1 'Aka-Tombo' was carve many successfully achievements, as won in the Mount Fuji Ascent Race III in July 1955, and continued with the victory in the Asama Highlands Race I or All Japan Motorcycle Endurance Race. This motorcycle that has a length of nearly 2 meters and weighs less than 100 kg was carry an air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke engine that has a capacity of 125 cc. This engine can only spew the power of 5.6 PS at 5,000 rpm, but can make this motorcycle ran fast enough in that time.
2011 Yamaha Y125 Moegi Concept was the modern version of Yamaha YA-1 'Aka-Tombo' or Red Dragonfly. (Picture from: NaikMotor)
How about the price? It was pretty expensive. Twelve times the salary of a college graduate in that time. If the fresh graduate in that time have a payment of ¥10,780, and this motorcycle sold at a price of ¥138,000.
Well today, if you want to see this antique motorbike coupled with many other Yamaha products, then you can visit the Museum of Yamaha at the Yamaha Communication Plaza in Shizuoka, Japan. Uniquely, the company that made the motorbike with the red tuning fork logo in 2011 also launched a reincarnation model of the YA-1 motorbike called the Yamaha Y125 Moegi Concept in 2011.
Kept
spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive
with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops....... *** [EKA [12042016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GLOBAL.YAMAHA-MOTOR | ]
One of Gabrielle’s son, Donnino, began working at the foundry at the age of 12. His work was casting metal, but his passion was painting, drawing, and sculpture, at which he was gifted and classically trained. Donnino assumed management of the foundry in the 1920s, with art taking a back seat. During WWII, Donnino refused to work with the Germans, and fought (and was subsequently jailed) as a Partisan. Meanwhile his foundry churned out bronze propellers, anchors, torpedoes, and periscopes for submarines.
Is history repeating itself? After some time away from the world of racing motorbikes, one of Donnino's grandsons named Stefano established the Rumi Sport Race Engineering in 2009, and developed (both of 125 cc and 250 cc) and lastly competed under Team Rumi in collaboration with Clay Paky at the Moto3 of 2014 racing seasons. 
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA [13112018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LANE MOTOR MUSEUM | MOTORCYCLE NEWS | WIKIPEDIA | RUOTEDASOGNO | CLAY PAKY ]
