New BEAST In the midst of the current bustle of the automotive world which massively and continuously produces their automotive products throughout the world. Recently there is a speed-beast candidate launched by the British top brand intended to complete the one that has existed prior.
The DBS 770 Ultimate is launched as Aston Martin celebrates its 110th birthday in 2023. (Picture from: GoOto)
So, on January 18, 2023, Aston Martin introduced its newest supercar, the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate, which was introduced as a high-performance V12 engined supercar. Furthermore, this newest Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate supercar is also touted as the ultimate version in the DBS family, reportedly only 499 units will be produced. And then the Gaydon-based automaker company would be produced it into 2 variants, namely the Coupé of 300 units and the remaining 199 units for the Volante.
The Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate was introduced as a high-performance V12 engined supercar. (Picture from: GoOto)
As you can see, the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate's exterior has received several significant improvements in the form of 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber Cantrail, Windscreen Surround, Mirror Caps and Fender Louvre as standard equipment. Meanwhile, on the legs, this ultimate car from the DBS family looks stunning thanks to the 21-inch rims with three different colors, inspired by the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Victor, namely Satin Silver, Satin Black and Satin Black with Diamond Turned. Furthermore, to wrap the rims, high-performance Pirelli P Zero tires are used with a 265/35 R21 profile at the front and 305/30 R21 at the rear.
This newest Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate supercar is also touted as the ultimate version in the DBS family. (Picture from: Autocar.co.uk)
As mentioned above, the DBS 770 Ultimate is powered by a high-performance V12 engine which, on paper, has a configuration of a 60 degrees quad-cam, with a capacity of 5,200 cc. This machine is claimed capable of producing power bursts up to 700 PS at 6,500 rpm and 900 Nm of torque at 1,800 rpm to 5,000 rpm. So it is not surprising that the British manufacturer believes that its newest supercar can race on the freeway with its top speed can reach 340 kph.
The Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate supercar's steering system is more responsive thanks to the new solid-mounted steering column. (Picture from: GoOto)
The British manufacturer also stated that they were done a thorough revision of the DBS 770 Ultimate engine, even including improvements to the double turbo. So that the air flow supply has also been designed to be more flexible when needed by the engine and ignition system. Besides that, the maximum turbo boost pressure has now been increased by 7 percent, which makes the engine seem to never run out of performance deployment.
The Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate powered by a high-performance V12 engine which, on paper, has a configuration of a 60 degrees quad-cam, with a capacity of 5,200 cc. (Picture from: GoOto)
To support the distribution of engine power bursts, an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission system is installed with the help of a Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) mounted on the rear wheels, so that it can catapult the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate to its highest speed. Meanwhile, the car braking system relies on a specially formulated feature, namely the Aston Martin Carbon Ceramic Braking (CCB), in which consisted of the disc measures 410 mm x 38 mm for the front and 360 mm x 32 mm for the rear.
Production of the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate will start in the Q1 2023 and deliveries to each customers will begin in the Q3 2023. (Picture from: Autocar.co.uk)
Furthermore, the steering system is more responsive thanks to the new solid-mounted steering column model, thus making the DBS 770 Ultimate's driving even more precise, the front tires steer well. The stiffness of the front of the car has been increased by 25 percents. The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) has also been calibrated to improve ride quality.
Production of the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate will start in the first quarter of 2023 and deliveries to each customers will begin in the third quarter of 2023. Although relatively new announced, turn out the order for this newest Aston Martin supercar has been closed, and seems that all the units to be produced already sold out. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ASTON MARTIN | CARSCOOPS | AUTOCAR.CO.UK ]
Lesser KNOWN As we all knew today, there are a lots of sports cars roaming the streets around the world. Of the many sports cars, there are some of them of course invites curiosity, although it has unique-shaped but have escaped the public's attention just because they were made by lesser known automotive company.
The French-made sports car named the Technical Studio TS07 while sat on display at the Leipzig Auto Show 2007. (Picture from: Auta5p.eu)
So, this time we take a short break in Boismorand, in central-north France to discuss a unique sports car made by a manufacturer from this region called the Technical Studio TS07 that we have never known before (maybe you too). The mentioned car was built to order by a company called Technical Studio by fusing hand-crafted tradition the 21st century advanced technology.
Originally the Technical Studio TS07 sports car was began its developing process as the Helem V6 of the RJ Racing back in 1996. (Picture from: Auta5p.eu)
According to GT1 History, originally the TS07 sports car was began its developing process as the Helem V6 of the RJ Racing back in 1996. However things went pretty hairy between both associates (Jean-Michel ROY and Brian JOHNSON) and soon RJ Racing filled for bankruptcy. So, the road car project was continued by Nogaro Technologies then Technical Studios, it was designed by Gregory Gambara who has worked for those French automaker for over 15 years.
The design process for the Technical Studio TS07 sports car had been done by using the Computer Assisted Design (CAD) softwares or fast prototyping system, before being developed further and realized into a real form. (Picture from: Supercars.net)
The French company also stated that the design process for the Technical Studio TS07 sports car had been done by using the Computer Assisted Design (CAD) softwares or fast prototyping system, before being developed further and realized into a real form. The entire process of developing this sports car took approximately 20 months.
The Technical Studio TS07 sports car uses advanced materials such as light alloys for the chassis and advanced composites for the body with all the main components including the electronics taken of the Peugeot 206 RC. (Picture from: DeviantArt)
Basically, this TS07 sports car uses advanced materials such as light alloys for the chassis and advanced composites for the body with all the main components including the electronics taken of the Peugeot 206 RC. In detail, the chassis of the Technical Studio TS07 is made from aluminium alloy, shaped and then mechanically welded. It gives an excellent compromise between weight and rigidity, at the same time ensuring an ability to absorb frontal and side impacts. It's no wonder then that this French sports coupé has a relatively light weight, which is only 900 kg.
The Technical Studio TS07 sports car offers 3 different engine options ranging from 4-cylinders, 6-cylinders and 8-cylinders, which is installed in the middle and applies the rear-wheel drive system. (Picture from: Auta5p.eu)
As for the propulsion, this French company offers three different engine options ranging from 4-cylinders, 6-cylinders and 8-cylinders, which is installed in the middle and applies the rear-wheel drive system. For that then they also conducted several rounds of tests on the race track for each different engine options as mentioned before.
The Technical Studio TS07 sports car was released and shown to public for the first time at the Salon du coupé et du cabriolet Paris 2006. (Picture from: Auta5p.eu)
The Technical Studio TS07 was released and shown to public for the first time at the Salon du coupé et du cabriolet Paris 2006 (Coupé and Cabriolet Show 2006), with the unit on display at that time was a two-seater sports coupé powered by a liquid-cooled inline 4 DOHC engine combined with a 6-speed manual transmission system and claimed to be capable of spitting out power around 197 hp @ 7,000 rpm and torque of around 162 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm. Well, this French automaker company claims that the TS07 can be driven up to a top speed of 250 kph.
Furthermore, to maintain exclusivity of the TS-07, the French automaker would be produced it in a limited number of 12 units only. In addition, Technical Studio also wishes to establish privileged relations in between the car with its respective owner. Unfortunately, the French automaker didn't revealed the price offered for each unit, we've heard from some sources, reportedly this sports car at launch to be sold with a price tag starting at €58,000.😢 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TECHNICAL STUDIO | DISENO-ARTS | DEVIANTART | CARBODYDESIGN | MOTOR1 | SUPERCARS.NET | RAREFRENCHSPORTSCAR | GT1 HISTORY | AUTA5P.EU]
ForgottenONES Indeed, there are still many sports cars that have been made in the past that we have never known. So, here is one of them called the Vixen GT, a British-made sports car that can be said to be one that has been forgotten by the times, and we are sure that some of you have never heard or known it before.
The Vixen GT was one-of-a-kind sports car made by Ian Stronach, a former British racer who was also a gifted engineer back in the 1960s. (Picture from: Otomotif-OkeZone)
The Vixen GT was one-of-a-kind sports car made by a former British racer who was also a gifted engineer back in the 1960s, it had raced several times at several race events before finally being abandoned which was finally found by a car collector and restored to back like new. Well, this sports car was built by Ian Stronach, a former racing driver from Manchester, England.
The Vixen GT was built on a tubular steel frame with the front part of the car taken from the Cooper-Jaguar MkII car. (Picture from: Otomotif-OkeZone)
Ian Stronach.
He raced in England during the 1960s to 1970s, participating in various formula races, starting from Formula 2, Formula Libre, and Formula 5000. During his racing activities, he began to think about making his own racing car. In order to realize his wish, then Stronach started his car project in 1962 which began by building a tubular steel frame with the front part of the car taken from the Cooper-Jaguar MkII car. Due to everything was done by himself, this sports car project was only completed two years later, in 1964.
The Vixen GT car project began in 1962 by building a tubular steel frame with the front part of the car taken from the Cooper-Jaguar MkII car. (Picture from: Drive-My.com)
At the time, Ian Stronach planned to build three cars, even he was built the tubular chassis for the other two cars, but never got around to actually building them. As seen, the Vixen GT sports car carried various innovative designs at the time. Starting from the configuration of the engine which is placed at the rear of the car, right in front of the front axle, making it the first car in its class with an engine configuration like this.
Originally, the Vixen GT powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine of Ford Kent that produced 157 ponies. (Picture from: Drive-My.com)
In addition, the Vixen GT comes with a rear spoiler design that blends with the body, making it the first sports car was implemented such design at that time. While for the drivetrain, initially Stronach wanted to use a 3.5-liter V8 engine of GM, but in the end he used a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine of Ford Kent that produced 157 ponies.
Meanwhile, in the cabin the potentially knee-crushing crossmember under the dashboard has been replaced with a safer, higher-mounted reinforcement. (Picture from: Drive-My.com)
After that the Vigen GT sports car was used to race across Europe and also experienced many owner changes, until it was finally bought by a French racer named Lionel Laglave in 1980. And in 2012, while a Belgium car enthutiast named Didier van der Linden looking for a car to restore, then he found this sports car was on the sale list of a classic car site.
After restoration, the Vixen GT powered by a a 3.5 liter V8 engine from Buick which is capable of producing 280 hp @ 6,500 rpm and torque of 385 Nm @ 3,800 rpm. (Picture from: Drive-My.com)
From this it is known that this car has been sitting in vain for decades in a farmyard in Strasbourg, France. When it was first found, the condition of the car was very poor with a body full of rust and even the paint was missing, so did its engine, plus the interior was gloomy filled with dust.
The
Vixen GT comes with a rear spoiler design that blends with the body,
making it the first sports car was implemented such design at that time. (Picture from: Otomotif-OkeZone)
Shortly after that Didier van der Linden bought the car, and restored this sports car with help from Ian Stronach who is now 81 years old. Even though he is old, his memory is still very strong. By using references from design sketches, old photos of the car, and suggestions from Stronach, after three and half years of hard works, finally Didier managed to restore the Vigen GT came back like its hey day in the 1960s.
Nowadays, the Vixen GT has returned to racing track with a new body design and a 3.5 liter V8 engine from Buick which is capable of producing 280 hp @ 6,500 rpm and torque of 385 Nm @ 3,800 rpm. By combining with a 5-speed manual transmission system taken from the Renault Alpine, this sports car often seen races in circuit of Mettet, Belgium. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DIDIER VAN DER LINDEN | DRIVE-MY.COM | ]
UniqueONES The Italian premium car manufacturer based in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. in the mid-1980s was known that he was preparing a replacement for the legendary Lamborghini Countach. For the such purpose, the Italian premium automaker contacted the famous designer Marcello Gandini, who is known also the designer of another famous models of raging bulls such as the Lamborghini Miura and Countach.
The Lamborghini P132 Diablo P2 (second prototype) which has applied a half design of Gandini and Chrysler. (Picture from: CarrozzieriItaliani)
As is well known, the development of this car project began in 1985, while the Italian premium automaker company was in dire financial straits, but the Gandini's design project was set. Then in 1987, Automobili Lamborghini was acquired by the American auto giant Chrysler, left much development works should be done regarding the P132 project, especially its funding matters.
First road test of the Lamborghini Diablo P132 Prototype. From the left: Patrick Mimran (shareholder in Lamborghini at the time), engineer Luigi Marmiroli, Emile Novaro (President), Ubaldo Sgarzi (Sales Manager). (Picture from: SpeedHolics)
And after the company's 25th anniversary in 1988, the Diablo(thus the car's name later) was supposed to be ready, it turned out that the design and testing process took longer than expected, and the result, the Countach was redesigned to make it more up to date and remained in production at that time.
The Lamborghini P132 Diablo (in pictured is the 2nd prototype) were lost sharp corners and edges, but retained a typical wedge-shaped profile if compared to the original Gandini's design. (Picture from: CarrozzieriItaliani)
As quoted from LamboCars, the initial prototype that was built from the development results of Marcello Gandini's design was known later as the Lamborghini P132 Diablo Prototipo, and the nameis derived from the legend of the fierce bull El Diablo, protagonist in an epic bullfight and killed by the Duke of Veragua in 1869.
The Lamborghini P132 Diablo P1 (first prototype) was rest in peace somewhere in the corner of the bull cage after thousands of kilometers running. (Picture from: LamboCars)
It has very futuristic and aggressive looking which also said look like the Countach back in the 1970s, it's just that the engine cover is given a touch of glass. Unfortunately, in the early testing phase, this such arrangement did not provide optimal engine cooling, so the idea was abandoned.
One of early prototypes, known as the Lamborghini P132 Diablo P1 (first prototype) exhibited in the brand's museum. (Picture from: Motor.es)
At the time Lamborghini had been acquired by Chrysler, so that the refinement of this P132 car's design has become more complicated, because it had to involve Chrysler's designer. Seeing the fact, Marcello Gandini was dissatisfied and withdrew from the P132 project, so then management decided to hand over the design work to Tom Gale of the Chrysler Styling Center to revise the original concept completely.
When Chrysler decided to acquire Lamborghini in the 1987, development of the Lamborghini Diablo (in pictured is the 1st prototype) was already underway, but the new owners did not like the look of the 12-cylinder sports car. (Picture from: Motor.es)
As the result, many design revisions were made which were then poured into several earlier prototypes of Lambo P132P1, P2 and P3 which looks like a half designed by Gandini and Chrysler. So Diablo lost sharp corners and edges, but retained a recognizable wedge-shaped profile.
One of the final Lamborghini Diablo prototypes with the side inlets, probably as camouflage. (Picture from: Motor.es)
Apparently the such hybrid design that was applied to this car still failed to satisfy Chrysler officials, so the design was altered again, this time to something much closer to the Diablo that we've known today.
Could be said this was the Lamborghini Diablo-Cizeta Moroder prototype built based on the original Marcello Gandini's design. (Picture from: LamboCars)
Regarding to the whereabouts of the prototypes that apply hybrid design such as the dark gray P1 prototype known as the real P132 Diablo which is filled with various measuring equipments to then be used as a running test mule at the Nardi Circuit. And today, it has been retired after thousands of kilometers running and now sat on display at the Lamborghini's museum.
Giorgio Moroder posing in front of the original Lamborghini Diablo-Cizeta Moroder Concept. (Picture from: Drive2.ru)
Then the orange P2 prototype is known to be still located somewhere in the corner at the factory today. Under the same fate like two other siblings, the bright blue colored P3 prototype that built later to be used as a crash test mule, was also rest in peace somewhere in the bull cage. In opposite, the P132 prototype which was built based on Gandini's original design was unknown its whereabouts. 😢
In the end Marcello Gandini brough and offered his original P132 design to Claudio Zampolli of Cizeta Automobili. No need to wait for long, the design then implemented to the Cizeta V16T. This iconic supercar of the 1990s was the result of a collaboration between ex-Lamborghini engineer Claudio Zampolli and music producer Giorgio Moroder which is officially launched back in 1991. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAMBOCARS | MOTOR.ES | CARROZZIERIITLIANI | AUTA5P.EU | DRIVE2.RU | AUTO-RETRO-PASSION.RO | SPEEDHOLICS ]
ForgottenONES Brazil is a country located at the southern tip of the American continent, which sometimes escapes the attention of world automotive enthusiasts as one of major players in the world's automotive because this country has many automotive manufacturers. Like before some of them have discussed by us. So, on this occasion, we will discuss another Brazilian-made sports car that was produced in the late 1960s to early 1970s, whose its shape really caught our attention.
The Lorena GT which was first launched in Brazil in 1968, is also touted as one of the pioneers in the production of extraordinary vehicles based on the Volkswagen platform. (Picture from: HistoriaSobrerodas)
The mentioned car above is a classic sports coupé named Lorena GT which was first launched in Brazil in 1968. Despite being produced in a relatively short time, this sports car is one of the pioneers in the production of extraordinary vehicles based on the Volkswagen platform. No wonder if then those sports coupés were widely used in races in Brazil at that time.
The Lorena GT has two seats, unique doors that go through
the roof and rectangular headlights (taken from the VW 1600) protected
by an acrylic fairing. (Picture from: Cruzeiro Do Sul)
It was also stated that this Lorena GT, known as a Brazilian-made sports coupé that was originally produced as direct derivative of the Ferrer GT sports car of an American company Ferrer Motors Corporation which was built on the Volkswagen Fusca 1300 platform, and powered by an the Volkswagen 1600 engine.
The Lorena GT was built on the Volkswagen Fusca 1300 platform, and powered by an the Volkswagen 1600 engine by Lorena Importação Indústria e Comércio Ltda. during 1969 to 1971. (Picture from: ClassicCarCatalogue)
This Brazilian-made sports coupé debuted for the first time at the VI Salão do Automóvel, São Paulo, in November 1968, and its mass production officially started in 1969 by Léon Larenas Izquierdo owned company named Lorena Importação Indústria e Comércio Ltda. under license of the Ferrer Motor Corporation.
The Lorena GT, known as a
Brazilian-made sports coupé that was originally produced as direct
derivative of the Ferrer GT sports car of an American company Ferrer
Motors Corporation. (Picture from: Carro 2.04)
At that time the Lorena GT was sold as a complete sports car or kit, which also could optionally receive magnesium wheels, wide splints and a turnkey engine of 1,500 or 1,600 cc, coupled with two carburetors. While the body is made composite materials of plastic reinforced with fiberglass, and has a very low posture of only 1.05 m, which at first glance reminds us of two legendary cars such as; Ford GT40 and Porsche 910.
The Lorena GT was sold as a complete sports car or kit,
which also could optionally receive magnesium wheels, wide splints and a
turnkey engine of 1,500 or 1,600 cc, coupled with two carburetors. (Picture from: Carros raros e exóticos no Brasil)
The car has two seats, doors that go through the roof and rectangular headlights (taken from the VW 1600) protected by an acrylic fairing. However, the car got poor finishing and precarious ergonomics, and production ended in early 1971. It is estimated that around 100 units were produced, which 22 units were completed by the factory, and several bodies were assembled independently.
Because the Lorena GT were produced on a practically small scale hand-made, as the result it varied a lot in detail from one vehicle to another, making it difficult to find two really identical cars. (Picture from: Carros raros e exóticos no Brasil)
One of early version of these sports cars was acquired by a Brazilian famous racing driver Sidney Cardoso of Arte e Instrução Team, and competed on several racing events at the time, the mentioned car received disc brakes on all four wheels and was powered by a two-liter powerdrive, and four speeds manual gearbox taken from Porsche.
The Lorena GT racing car with 2000cc Porsche engine of Arte e Instrução team while on a photo session for cover of Quatro Rodas magazine back in December 1968. (Picture from: Carro 0.01-4)
Meanwhile several other cars were also used in competition, and several cars survived, most with various modifications. Because the cars were produced on a practically small scale hand-made, as the result it varied a lot in detail from one vehicle to another, making it difficult to find two really identical cars.
Sidney Cardoso with mechanic Antônio (ex-Dacon) tinkering with the 2,000cc Porsche Fuhrmann engine of Lorena GT. (Picture from: Carro 0.01-4)
Between 1977 and 1981 the Lorena GT model was taken over by other manufacturers, and was produced and marketed under the Mirage GT name, one of which was later built into a convertible by Hélio Herbert. Furthermore, the new awakenen era of the Lorena GT was touted happen in 2008 when a former racer named Luiz Fernando Lapagesse took over one of the original designs of the Lorena GT, left only the headlights and taillights not following the older model.
The Lorena GT is a truly sporty Brazilian-made car with a look inspired by the Ford GT 40 and Porsche 910, which is built only 22 units. (Picture from: HistoriaSobrerodas)
In short, this Lorena GT model once again get into the production lines by Lapagesse's Car Chassis e Carrocerias Especiais based on a new mold built on the original Mirage GT body that had never been assembled, and named the Lorena GT-L, and was launched in June 2010. So, in the following video, you can see the figure of Lorena GT's American ancestor, the Ferrer GT. Both were similar right?
At the time, it was sold as a kit or as a ready-to-use unit mounted on the updated VW platform. Until October 2015, of the 9 bodies produced, sadly only 3 were sold. It is not known whether this brand is still being produced at this time or has gone out of business? Does anyone know? If so, don't hesitate to share with us through the comments section below.😎*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LORENA GT | LEXICARBRASIL | CLASSICCARCATALOGUE | CARROS RAROS E EXOTICOS NO BRASIL ]
So, on January 18, 2023, Aston Martin introduced its newest supercar, the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate, which was introduced as a high-performance V12 engined supercar. Furthermore, this newest Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate supercar is also touted as the ultimate version in the DBS family, reportedly only 499 units will be produced. And then the Gaydon-based automaker company would be produced it into 2 variants, namely the Coupé of 300 units and the remaining 199 units for the Volante.
So, on January 18, 2023, Aston Martin introduced its newest supercar, the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate, which was introduced as a high-performance V12 engined supercar. Furthermore, this newest Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate supercar is also touted as the ultimate version in the DBS family, reportedly only 499 units will be produced. And then the Gaydon-based automaker company would be produced it into 2 variants, namely the Coupé of 300 units and the remaining 199 units for the Volante.
Production of the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate will start in the first quarter of 2023 and deliveries to each customers will begin in the third quarter of 2023. Although relatively new announced, turn out the order for this newest Aston Martin supercar has been closed, and seems that all the units to be produced already sold out. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ASTON MARTIN | CARSCOOPS | AUTOCAR.CO.UK ]
