Special ONES The Italian premium car manufacturer headquartered in Maranello, Ferrari through its special division has again launched a special roadster named Ferrari SP51, it is a one-off built supercar, that is based on the 812 GTS and is created for the company’s unnamed Taiwanese customer.
The Ferrari SP51 is one-of-a-kind two-seater roadster built based on the 812 GTS for the Ferrari’s loyal unnamed customer from Taiwan. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
As a one-of-a-kind car model, the Ferrari SP51 is characterized by an exclusive design made as commisoned by the client who will become the car owner. Overall, the manufacturing process for this exclusive car model took about 2 years and during that time, the client was also involved in assessing the design and verification phases.
The Ferrari SP51 was specifically designed and built by the prancing horse's special division, Ferrari Centro Stile led by Flavio Manzoni. (Picture from: Carscoops)
As previously mentioned, this one-of-a-kind car model built based on the Ferrari 812 GTS inheriting also its layout, chassis and engine. Furthermore, the Ferrari SP51 was specifically designed and built by the prancing horse's special division, Ferrari Centro Stile led by Flavio Manzoni. In appearance, this one-of-a-kind car model has a muscular body design mostly made of carbon fiber, including several parts in the interior.
The Ferrari SP51 was took about 2 years in making and during that time, the client was also involved in assessing the design and verification phases. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Then there is a special trim on the hood with the presence of two dynamically framed air inlets. Furthermore, the car exterior is got the finishing touches of three layered of special red color called Rosso Passionale, with a blue and white stripe was inspired by the legendary 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spyder.
The Ferrari SP51 has a muscular body design mostly made of carbon fiber, including several parts in the interior. (Picture from: Otomotif-Tempo)
At the front of the car features specially designed and iconic headlights, the alloy wheels which each spoke feature a diamond-cut finish and these wheels are specially designed for cars that have a carbon fiber wing profile.
The Ferrari SP51 has several white embroidered details, including for the car name, which is found under the car's seat. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
While at the rear, it is dominated by curved shapes coupled with a brake light inserted under the spoiler. Right behind the cabin there are two flying buttresses, combined with two air holes made of carbon fiber. Then there also an extend carbon fiber wing, whose profile folds over the struts.
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Ferrari SP51 has several white embroidered details, including for the Prancing Horse emblem, which is found on head rests. (Picture from: Carscoops)
And in the cabin there are also white and blue stripes (what it looks like to continue similar stripes from its exterior) in between the two seats. Meanwhile, the door panels, underside of the dash and side of the seats are given blue Kvadrat fabric inserts with white cross stitching. There's glossy carbon fiber trim is used throughout the interior to match Nero Momo Opaco elements. Then there are also several white embroidered details, including for the car name and The Prancing Horse emblem, which is found under the car's seats and head rests.
The Ferrari SP51 got the finishing touches of three layered of special red color called Rosso Passionale, with a blue and white stripe. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Remarkably, the Ferrari SP51 aerodynamics development is carried out specifically because it requires a very precise grinding process by involving computer simulations known as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to determine fluid flow patterns.
The white and blue stripes looks like continues to the Ferrari SP51's interior, in between the
two seats. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Furthermore, its dynamic testing was carried out in the wind tunnel to ensure that the overall design goals were achieved which included not only comfort in the cabin, but also the noise threshold and wind flow generated by the car while on driving.
The Ferrari SP51 is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 engine taken from the 812 GTS which is claimed to be capable of spewing peak power of up to 789 hp. (Picture from: Otomotif-Tempo)
Like other Ferrari one-off models, the car engine has not been touched by any modifications. This one-off model still carries a 6.5 liter V12 engine taken from the 812 GTS which is claimed to be capable of spewing peak power of up to 789 hp.
As we all know, the one-off Ferrari SP51 was specially designed for one of company's loyal customers in Taiwan, who is also a prominent collector of Ferrari. This one-of-a-kind car model is also the first V12 front-engined roadster successful produced by the Maranello-based automaker in 50 years.
Unfortunately, the Italian premium automaker did not give any details regarding to the prices of this one-of-a-kind car model which should be paid by the Taiwanese unnamed customer.😀 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FERRARI | CARSCOOPS | ]
New STYLE As we all knew, the Bentley Motors Limited was became a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998, and this Crewe-based car manufacturer is indeed very attached to the production of luxury, sophisticated and elegant cars through its special division Mulliner.
The Bentley Mulliner Batur carries a sleek hard top coupe model with a new and minimalist design language that will define Bentley's style in the upcoming car models. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
Recently the British company launched a new car named the Bentley Mulliner Batur is built by the company's personal commissioning division, It can be easily guessed that the name of this car was inspired by the natural beauty of Lake Batur covering an area of 16 km2 located in Kintamani, Bali. And from its appearance, this Bentley Mulliner Batur carries a sleek hard top coupe model with a new and minimalist design language that will define Bentley's style in the upcoming car models.
One of Bentley Mulliner Batur sketches from the lead designer Hoe young Hwang. (Picture from: Carscoops on Facebooks)
As can be seen, Batur eliminated Bentley's old design language in a number of ways. Such as the discrete round headlights are gone, and the coupe now features sleek triple-beam headlights with LED accents that project towards the front fenders. Meanwhile the new grille looks evolutionary with aggressive bumper details underneath.
The Bentley Mulliner Batur is eliminated Bentley's old design language in a number of ways, such as the discrete round headlights replaced with sleek triple-beam headlights with LED accents. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
As the latest coachbuilt vehicle created by Mulliner, the Bentley Batur is said to have a very powerful engine as the latest and greatest incarnation of the Bentley W12 with a power output of around 740 PS. For drivers, this is a thrilling car that surpasses even the extreme performance of the Bentley Bacalar sports car.
The Bentley Mulliner Batur is said to have a very powerful engine as the latest and greatest incarnation of the Bentley W12 with a power output of around 740 PS. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
Besides revealed to overview of the Bentley vehicles in the future, the Mulliner Batur said to be the brand's strongest model. Meanwhile for production of the latest Bentley Mulliner Batur is limited to 18 units only, each unit will be designed by the owner so that they can determine the color and finish of almost every car's surface.
The Bentley Mulliner Batur's interior is not as dramatic as its exterior, the cabin maintains a Bentley identity with the latest materials tailored to the tastes of each customer. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
On the exterior there is a traditional Mulliner color palette as well as completely bespoke options. There are even hand-painted graphics. Buyers of this limited edition car can also choose between a light, dark, satin, gloss, or titanium brightwork exterior.
The Bentley Mulliner Batur is produced in limited numbers of 18 units only, each unit will be designed by the owner so that they can determine the color and finish of almost every car's surface. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
"After the customer has designed their-owned ideal vehicle, it will be handcrafted over several months by Mulliner. If all goes according to the plan, first deliveries will occur in mid-2023," as quoted of Bentley's press release on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
According to Bentley, the launch of the Batur is an important moment for both Mulliner and Bentley. The Bentley Mulliner Batur reflects the future of Bentley's design vision offering a sleeker, more minimal and more focused interpretation of automotive luxury. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BENTLEY MOTORS | ID.MOTOR1 ]
NEW Beast As we all know, Kronref & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen (KTM) AG. is an Austrian automotive manufacturer which is actually more famous in the production of motorcycles, which is currently being pave the way to be a high-performance car manufacturer.
The first KTM's high-performance sports car named KTM X-Bow GT-XR officially released on September 2022. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Well, recently in September 2022, the Austrian automotive manufacturer launched a high-performance car called the KTM X-Bow GT-XR, that's said to be the first sports car has been launched by the Mattighofen-based manufacturer since 2008.
As quoted of Carscoops, the X-Bow GT-XR has very similar appearance to KTM's GTX and GT2 racing cars in terms of exterior. To continue the predecessors success, now the X-Bow GT-XR is ready to try out the circuit.
The KTM X-Bow GT-XR carries a low-slung coupe model featured with a unique canopy door, which is operated electronically and soft-close to access its cabin. (Picture from: Carscoops)
And if we look further at its appearance, the KTM X-Bow GT-XR uses a monocoque of carbon fiber body built on a high-strength steel tubing chassis. Thus, it weighs only 1,250 kg and a weight distribution of 44:56 front/rear. Uniquely, the KTM-made sports car carries a low-slung coupe model featured with a unique canopy door, which is operated electronically and soft-close to access its cabin.
Regarding performance, the first production sportscar of KTM is powered by an Audi 5-cylinder inline turbocharged engine with a capacity of 2,500 with a power output of up to 493 hp at 6,350 rpm, and a torque of 581 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The engine is combined with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission system.
The KTM X-Bow GT-XR has a dashboard arrangement that looks very sporty with the Formula-1 like steering wheel. (Picture from: Carscoops)
The power generated is channeled to the rear wheels with the help of a limited slip differential. So no wonder if the GT-XR can go up to 100 kph in 3.4 seconds, while the maximum speed is claimed to be 280 kph. Even though KTM prioritizes the car using on the track, the Austrian manufacturer claims this GT-XR is suitable for daily driving.
The KTM X-Bow GT-XR is powered by an Audi 5-cylinder inline turbocharged engine with a capacity of 2,500 with a power output of up to 493 hp at 6,350 rpm, and a torque of 581 Nm at 5,500 rpm. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Meanwhile, on the legs, this KTM sportscar used the OZ Racing rims with a size of 19 inches in front, and used 20 inches in rear, wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires sized 235/35 R19 and 295/35 R20 rear. For its driving convenience and safety, the X-Bow GT-XR also supported with the Sachs suspension system that can adjust the height of the car.
The KTM X-Bow GT-XR can go up from zero to 100 kph only in 3.4 seconds, while the maximum speed is claimed to be 280 kph. (Picture from: Carscoops)
As you can see inside, the KTM X-Bow GT-XR has a dashboard arrangement that looks very sporty with the Formula-1 like steering wheel. Then the racing nuance is increasingly felt in the cabin by the using of bucket model seats combined with a four-points seat belt to ensure safety while on driving.
Well, then the Mattighoffen, Austria based automotive manufacturer also said that it would produce the KTM X-Bow GT-XR in a limited numbers, namely only 100 units which reportedly will be sold starting at around €284,900 (approx Rp. 4.28 billion). Is anyone interested in owning this sports car? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KTM | CARSCOOPS | GETJERRY ]
GAMER Only As we have said in previous articles, now we will discuss about Suzuki virtual concept car. Indeed, Suzuki Motor Corporation has expertise in the manufacturing process of motorcycles and cars, and recently the Japanese manufacturer has launched a new concept car called the Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo which combines the best elements of both.
The Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo roofless sportscar with an evil Suzuki Swift face is available to drive on Gran Turismo 7 video games. (Picture from: PhilKotse)
As you can see, it is a lightweight all-wheel-drive virtual roadster described driven by a hybrid drivetrain consisting of Hayabusa's 1.3-liter inline four engine combined with three electric motors. In terms of design, the Suzuki Vision GT generally looks like Suzuki Swift roadster that comes with a fully roofless two-seater cabin. The Japanese automotive company said its designers were also inspired by the Cappuccino model while made the car designs, but ruled out those slight bodystyle similarities between the two.
The Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo's front end bears a strong resemblance to the Swift Sport due to the large grille, intake bumper and aggressive fender-mounted headlights. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Furthermore, the Suzuki Vision GT's front end bears a strong resemblance to the Swift Sport due to the large grille, intake bumper and aggressive fender-mounted headlights. The bonnet is a bit long for a mid-engined vehicle, while the short pillarless panoramic windshield and lack of roof contribute to the dramatic proportions. At the rear, the LED taillights somehow remind us to the Devon GTX, while a massive diffuser coupled with twin center-mounted exhausts makes it clear that this is not an EV.
The Suzuki's hybrid Hayabusa-powered Vision Gran Turismo could be a step in the right direction. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Inside, the dashboard has a fairly simple layout with screens for mirror replacement cameras on either side of the steering wheel. The latter integrates a Start/Stop button and hazard lights, a shift knob, and lots of unmarked controls. Drivers have access to a transparent digital instrument cluster and nothing else, as you don't need infotainment features in such a vehicle.
The Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo's cabin featured with dashboard has a pretty simple layout with screens for the mirror-replacing cameras on both sides of the yoke steering wheel. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Moving to its drivetrain, this is perhaps the best part of this Suzuki concept car, by using a 1,340cc four-cylinder petrol engine sourced from the Hayabusa which is installed behind its cabin, to work together with three electric motors (two in front and one in the back). As the result, the hybrid drivetrain burst out combined output of 426 hp and 610 Nm of torque.
The Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo is powered by a hybrid drivetrain consisting of Hayabusa's 1.3-liter inline four engine combined with three electric motors. (Picture from: Carscoops)
These numbers may not seen impressive compared to other Vision GT concepts, but it's believed the Hayabusa engine roaring will make things a lot more fun. Also, keep in mind that thanks to the adoption of racing technology, this Suzuki concept has a weighs of 970 kg.
At the rear, the LED taillights somehow remind us to the Devon GTX, while a massive diffuser coupled with twin center-mounted exhausts makes it clear that this is not an EV. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
It should be noted, this is not the first time that Suzuki has installed the Hayabusa engine in a sports car, as we have seen before with the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R/4 concept. Unfortunately, despite being designed to follow the recipe of its predecessor, the Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo was not intended for production and is likely to be stay in the digital world, only gamers can drive it.
However, we can still hope that in the future real cars will be built to be exhibited at public events such as the Tokyo Auto Show. For your info, this Suzuki's virtual roadster is part of the latest free update to Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 7 video games available for the Sony Playstation 5 console. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ID.MOTOR1 | CARSCOOPS ]
ONE-Off Indeed, many people are fascinated by the figure of classic racing cars such the following British-made Aston Martin DBR 1 of 1950s, which is said to have ruled the world's famous racing arenas like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Sebring and others. Because at that time by the manufacturer, the racing car was made in limited numbers. So it's not surprising if its creative fans were inspired to make the copies.
The Daedalus was an American hand-crafted two-seater roadster built by Kris Heil, inspired by Aston Martin DBR 1, Ferrari 250, Jaguar C- and D-Type. (Picture from: JournalClassicCar)
Among the many copies that have been ever made, it turns out that the most famous is the Daedalus which built only one unit by a gentleman from Aptos, California named Kris Heil. From what its look, the immediate reference points are the sensational and curvaceous European sports roadsters that ruled the road at Sebring, Le Mans and high-end tracks around the world in the late 50s and early 60s.
According to its maker, Kris Heil, that the Daedalus was not only directly inspired by the Aston Martin DBR 1 that had won at the 24-Hours of Le Mans 1959, in the first (driven by Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori) and second position (driven by Maurice Trintignant and Paul Frére), but that there was a fair amount of styling borrowed from the Ferrari 250, Jaguar C- and D-Type, too.
As you can see, the Daedalus nose was inspired by the Aston Martin DBR-1. (Picture from: JournalClassicCar)
The maker of Daedalus, who is now 70 years old, further tells that he built this gorgeous single-seat car creation in British green racing color in his garage over 11 years, ranging from 2005 to 2016. Besides that he wanted some American heritage in there, too, so it’s powered by the straight-six GMC engine (built from 1952 to 1960) that was frequently hot-rodded back in the day.
Heil who formerly has career as a firefighter, also known race car builder, and honed his classic car building skills from scratch by watching videos only. For the Daedalus, he fabricated the car's aluminum body manually by using an English wheel, which then put on the tube chassis. After finished, the Daedalus managed to become a star when it was exhibited for the first time to the public at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering in 2017 in the custom coachwork category.
As you can see, the Daedalus nose was inspired by the Aston Martin DBR-1. (Picture from: JournalClassicCar)
By considering what happened next, when a nightmare happened, which was then able to arouse sympathy from classic car owners around the world. The incident occurred in August of 2017, while Heil was driving the Daedalus on the freeway, headed for the Danville Concours. It was early in the morning, and practically no one else was on the road. According to Heil, a car came out of nowhere and “crossed five lanes of traffic to punt me in the back at speed and push me into the center divider. I was alive, but every panel was bent, the chassis damaged, the suspension torn off the car.”
The Daedalus got all new interior features that have many comforts including custom leather seats and wool carpeting, part of the rebuild. (Picture from: JournalClassicCar)
It didn't take long after the incident, Heil immediately started on the rebuild of the Daedalus, and took over five years more until now, but the car is finally finished again, only needing a cut and polish. Once finished, the Daedalus looks track ready with all new interior features that have many comforts including custom leather seats and wool carpeting, due to Heil used the accident to fix some things in the car he thought he could improve. The body lines have been refined, and the car has new gold headlamp bezels.
Meanwhile, its drivetrain still to use the 302-cubic-inch GMC straight six, coupled with a modern Tremec five-speed manual transmission. It’s running triple sidedraft Weber carburetors that ride on a manifold fabricated by Heil himself. Then to tame the car speed, it relied on the Wilwood disc brakes all around.
The Daedalus is powered by the straight-six GMC engine, estimated could put out 280 to 300 horsepower. (Picture from: JournalClassicCar)
Then what about the Daedalus performance? To this day Heil doesn't know yet, but he wanted to ensure it could reach 100 mph smoothly without any complaints or threats to stability. He estimates the car's engine could put out 280 to 300 horsepower, which is plenty to get an aluminum-bodied car weighing just 2,650 lbs to run fast. But the zero to 60 time is up to the next owner.
Based on all of those mentioned above, we could be understood for presenting the Daedalus really requires extra patiences, moreover if the such car creation took up 16 years of your life? It's no wonder if Heil expresses all his feelings, as he said, “I’m tired of it, I’m done with the car. I built it twice.” For this reason, the Daedalus is also said to be sold immediately, at a price no matter how high it is that probably won’t account for 16 years of sweat equity. The money from the sale will be used to finance another Heil's projects that were previously put aside when Daedalus was built. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE DAEDALUS | JOURNALCLASSICCAR ]
Dream Only At one point in the journey of an automotive manufacturer, of course, they managed to make a quite successful model, so that in the future made them want to re-launch it. This is possibly being explored by Suzuki Motor Corporation, one of the Japanese automotive manufacturers, to revive their legendary affordable sports car, the Suzuki Cappuccino.
The unofficial Suzuki Cappuccino concept car designed by Hugo Silva has successfully stolen the attention of fans and gone viral in internet. (Picture from: OtomotifSindoNews)
As quoted of Carsales, Suzuki Cappuccino is known to have been produced by Suzuki from 1991 to 1998, which was sold for around £11,995 (approx of Rp. 202 million). It is understandable why the presence of the Suzuki Cappuccino is kind of good news for many sports cars enthutiasts in Japan. Because besides having a relatively affordable selling price, the Suzuki Cappuccino has its own uniqueness compared to other sports cars.
The Suzuki Cappuccino classic sports car is known to have been produced by Suzuki from 1991 to 1998. (Picture from: OtomotifSindoNews)
As you can see, the Suzuki Cappuccino has a design that is no less attractive than its competitors. Well, this Suzuki-made car looks very compact with a length of 3,295 mm and a weight about 725 kilograms. In addition, the small Japanese sports car is powered by a 657 cc three-cylinder turbo engine.
Although the Suzuki Cappuccino is able to make many people fall in love with it, because of its affordable selling price, attractive design and good performance. Unfortunately, the car production should be discontinued by the automaker in 1998 due to emission regulations.
The Suzuki's Hayabusa-powered Vision Gran Turismo could be a step in the right direction. (Picture from: PhilKotse)
But who would have thought, it turns out that Suzuki never forgot to its Cappuccino sportscar. Like recently, while there're circulated rendered images of the Suzuki Cappuccino concept made by a digital artist named Hugo Silva and went to viral in the virtual world. The designer created a very interesting new Suzuki Cappuccino concept design that seems to have taken the Suzuki Swift design and then nicely combined with various sportscar elements.
This immediately invites comments from Michael Pachota, Suzuki Australia General Manager, whose point is not to deny the cool design made by Hugo Silva. He said the Silva's design met the criteria for a cool sports car that exists today. "That was a pretty cool car. Turbo engine, coupe and convertible," he said.
The Suzuki Misano Concept is designed by by 24 master program students at the Istituto Europe di Design (IED) in Turin and claimed to combine the "two souls" of Suzuki in producing motorized vehicles (cars and motorbikes). (Picture from: Carsales)
Furthermore, at that time he also said that Suzuki had never said no to presenting a new sports car. Moreover, they are also quite diligent in making concept sports cars that are often presented in the Gran Turismo racing game, such the Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo for example, and we will discuss about it soon after this.
"I'm not privy to everything in the research and development side in terms of what’s coming next… (but) never say never," he explained. This is enough to indicate that what he conveyed was a personal opinion only, which did not represent Suzuki officially.
Suzuki itself as an automotive manufacturer is already accustomed to making high-speed vehicles. Noted, they once collaborated with the Istituto Europe di Design (IED) to design the Suzuki Misano Concept, but the Japanese automotive company also known to be successful in the development of the legendary Suzuki Hayabusa motorbike which can reach speeds of 300 kilometers per hour. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSALES | HUGO SILVA | PHILKOTSE | WIKIPEDIA ]
As we all know, the one-off Ferrari SP51 was specially designed for one of company's loyal customers in Taiwan, who is also a prominent collector of Ferrari. This one-of-a-kind car model is also the first V12 front-engined roadster successful produced by the Maranello-based automaker in 50 years. 
