ONE-OFF Of the many automotive creations labeled De Tomaso, this car is perhaps the most extraordinary ever made in the 1960s. Why is that? Because this car was made by those who already have great reputation in the automotive world, such as Carroll Shelby, Peter Brock, Carrozzeria Fantuzzi and Ghia were also involved into it. Well, that's unique and exotic, those are probably the words that come to mind when you see this racing car for the first time.
The Shelby-De Tomaso P70 Prototipo is built to be competed and dominated the then-new United States Road Racing Championship (USRRC), which itself was channeled to the Can-Am series in 1968. (Picture from: Silodrome)
As quoted from Silodrome, this project was initiated in the 1960s to develop a race car later called the Shelby-De Tomaso P70 Prototipo capable of competing and dominating the then-new United States Road Racing Championship (USRRC), which itself was channeled to the Can-Am series in 1968.
The Shelby-De Tomaso P70 Prototipo built by Carroll Shelby in collaboration with Alejandro de Tomaso. (Picture from: Silodrome)
The story begins, when Carroll Shelby was experiencing many uncertainties back in 1964, at the time he had to ensure that his Cobra car remained dominant over the Corvette, should kept it competitive in front of McLaren's rumored 7-liter cars, and on the other hand he was faced with the uncertainty of whether he would given the trust to control the Ford GT40 race car program.
The Shelby-De Tomaso P70 Prototipo'srevolutionary aerodynamic body designed by Peter Brock, then constructed by Carrozzeria Fantuzzi. (Picture from: Silodrome)
Shelby approached Alejandro de Tomaso to build a new car powered by a new engine as well to bring the fight to McLaren. In short, they reached an agreement and then started working on the project with Shelby at the helm, engineering by Alejandro de Tomaso, and a revolutionary aerodynamic body designed by Peter Brock and constructed by Carrozzeria Fantuzzi.
The Shelby-De Tomaso P70 Prototipo is an open-top single seater racing car with a movable rear wing and full doors. (Picture from: Bonham)
The initial Peter Brock-designed open-top racing car featured with an aluminum-bodywork, and was built on a unique slightly modified De Tomaso Vallelunga chassis, as the result then shown to Shelby, this car known as the De Tomaso Sports 5000.
The Shelby-De Tomaso P70 Prototipo featured with an aluminum-bodywork, and was built on a unique slightly modified De Tomaso Vallelunga chassis. (Picture from: Bonham)
After seen the result, Shelby was dissatisfied, and sent it to Carrozzeria Fantuzzi to be redeveloped. The final result was a racing car with a movable rear wing and full doors, and was christened as as the De Tomaso P70 Prototipo or the De Tomaso P70.
The Shelby-De Tomaso P70 Prototipo is powered by a Ford V8 engine coupled with 5-speed manual rear transmission system. (Picture from: Silodrome)
However, like most projects that involve many parties, sometimes problems arise to make disputes between them regarding many things which then affect the outcome. This also happened in the P70 racing car project which leds to separation with only one P70 ever completed. Before the end of 1965, Shelby withdrew from the project, then focused on another project of his with the Ford Motor Company which then given birth the legendary racing car named the Ford GT40.
The Shelby-De Tomaso P70 Prototipo was exhibited for the first time under striking red bodywork at the 1965 Turin Auto Show. (Picture from: Silodrome)
Meanwhile, the P70 exotic car project was continued personally by Alejandro de Tomaso, this time he collaborated with Carrozzeria Ghia. After completion, the race car was exhibited for the first time under striking red bodywork at the 1965 Turin Auto Show under the name of the Ghia De Tomaso. Furthermore, the car had appeared again at the Modena Racing Car Show in February 1966, then became the cover of Road & Track magazine a month later.
The Shelby-De Tomaso P70 Prototipo featured with its ultra low driving position and nearly smooth perspex windscreen is amazing, especially from the tail. (Picture from: Bonham)
Reportedly, prior to the car's racing debut, De Tomaso had modified the design and built a second car for use in European racing under the name Sport 5000. The car was raced up a hill alongside a Ferrari 250LM, but was unable to finish the race.
After entering the current modern era, it turns out that the figure of the P70 has again been used as an inspiration by the Italian manufacturer for its newest stunning supercar, the De Tomaso P72 and its sibling De Tomaso P900. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DE TOMASO | SILODROME | BONHAM | ]
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2nd Edition As we all know that LiveWire has become an independent brand after being officially separated from Harley-Davidson. Recently the American marque is also known to have launched its second electric motorcycle product named the LiveWire S2 Del Mar.
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar has a modern retro feel with dashing designs. (Picture from: FoxNews)
Unlike the first model of LiveWire One, which had a naked bike style, while this new electric motorcycle has a modern retro feel with dashing designs. As quoted from RideApart, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar deliberately brings the iconic Harley-Davidson XR750 design language. So if you pay attention, the style of the street tracker motorbike can be seen on the electric motorbike.
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar uses the new Arrow LiveWire S2 platform, consisting of a modular battery, electric motor, charging and control system. (Picture from: GreatBiker)
Jochen Zeitz, CEO of Harley-Davidson said, "This new electric motorbike is the company's step towards becoming a leader in the electric motorbike segment which in the future is believed to be even more stretched."
"The S2 Del Mar model represents the next step in the development of the LiveWire brand. The Del Mar-enabled ARROW platform, developed internally, demonstrates our ambition to be a leader in the two-wheeled electric vehicles class, and make LiveWire the world's most sought-after electric motorcycle brand," he said as we've quoted from GreatBiker.
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar deliberately brings the iconic Harley-Davidson XR750 design language. (Picture from: FoxNews)
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar provides two models, namely the Launch Edition, and the Standard version. As for what would be specially launched now is the Launch Edition, it will be produced in a limited number of only 100 units, which marked them with a special serial number. For those whose interested, You can order it directly on the LiveWire website with prices starting at $17,699 or around Rp.258 million.
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar uses the new Arrow LiveWire S2 platform, consisting of a modular battery, electric motor, charging and control system. All of that is the result of development at the motorcycle maker LiveWire's workshop in Mountain View, California.
Thanks to its fully integrated chassis, no wonder if the LiveWire S2 Del Mar weighted of 440 lbs, with powertrain capable spewed power of 59.6 kW (80 horsepower). (Picture from: Vahna)
Thanks to its fully integrated chassis, no wonder if the LiveWire S2 Del Mar weighted of 440 lbs, with powertrain capable spewed power of 59.6 kW (80 horsepower). Under this favorable power-to-weight ratio allows it to accelerate from rest to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Specifically for the battery, it is claimed to be able to travel a maximum distance of up to 100 miles or around 160 km.
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar capable to accelerate from rest to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and able to ride up to a maximum distance of 100 miles or around 160 km. (Picture from: FoxNews)
Furthermore, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition will feature an exclusive touch of Jasper Gray or Comet Indigo. There are several unique motif designs on the bodies, and using a pair of special design 19-inches rims then wrapped in Dunlop DT1 wide tread tires.
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition will begin production as soon as pre-orders are reached or no later than November 2022 and begin shipping to consumers in April 2023. Meanwhile, production of the standard version with a base trim model will take place after that, and sales at prices starting from $15,000 or around Rp.219 million.
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 | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LIVEWIRE | RIDEAPART | GREATBIKER | FOXNEWS | VAHNA ]
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Virtual BEAST The more you come here, the thinner the boundary between real and virtual feels, so that virtual world exploration has also become one of the automotive industry's players business strategies. This can be seen when Porsche AG. and Polyphony Digital Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment have presented a spectacular virtual racing car concept.
The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo can finally be played, but the real-life model is something to behold. (Picture from: Carscoops)
As we all know the ‘Gran Turismo’ series of virtual racing games has featured Porsche sports cars since 2017, most recently the Taycan Turbo S. For the launch of the seventh edition of the game, also for the first time, Porsche developed a vehicle purely for the virtual world.
Porsche are fond of drumming up a headline through the use of a little wishful thinking and a model they call a Vision Gran Turismo concept car. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
Here's the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo, it is the manufacturer's first sports car concept study built specifically to drive virtually in computer games, and would be available exclusively in Gran Turismo 7 which released on March 4, 2022 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 game consoles.
The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo, it is the manufacturer's first sports car concept study built specifically to drive virtually in computer games. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
By partnering with Polyphony Digital, Porsche not only demonstrates a special visionary approach, but again demonstrates the high level of expertise among its designers. Freed from the constraints of model development for series production, they were able to realize their own idea for a Gran Turismo concept car.
The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo virtual race car features a future-oriented version of familiar Porsche design elements. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
"A vehicle designed purely for cyberspace opens up exciting possibilities for us that are otherwise very much set in the regular design process for series production cars. Projects like the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo are invaluable to us in the creative process. Further developing our clearly defined Porsche Design DNA and trading with designers from other industries is an important part of our job," said Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche.
The Porsche Vision GT was unveiled late last year ahead of the release of Gran Turismo 7 and it can now finally be driven. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo virtual race car features a future-oriented version of familiar Porsche design elements. The concept car exemplifies the brand's signature proportions with a very sporty height-to-width ratio, a very low bonnet and very prominent wings.
The highly pristine headlights and integrated air inlet create a visual link to the Taycan's design language which draws heavily on the car's pure electric drive. The rear is adorned with a very narrow light strip which is a further development of the headlights familiar from the 911 and Taycan models.
The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo exemplifies the brand's signature proportions with a very sporty height-to-width ratio, a very low bonnet and very prominent wings. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
The clear emphasis on brand identity continues in the interior, with a curved holographic display, tailored to the driver, that appears to hover over the steering wheel. Furthermore the realistic appearance of surfaces in the interior also plays a major role. The low seating position underlines the dynamic feel of the car.
"We spent a long time considering the right material design consisting of carbon and titanium. The aim is to reduce weight while increasing performance. In addition, the sustainable aspect also plays a role in forward-looking projects. For example, we only use completely vegan materials in the concept car," said Markus Auerbach, Head of Interior Design at Porsche.
The clear emphasis on brand identity continues in the interior, with a curved holographic display, tailored to the driver, that appears to hover over the steering wheel.. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
"Porsche's appeal comes from its pristine design, and when it comes to engineering expertise, we and Porsche follow the same perfectionist philosophy. We share the same passion for racing and are looking forward to future cars," said Kazunori Yamauchi, President, Polyphony Digital.
As well as the purely design-related theme, there are also new functions that contribute to a strong sports car feeling, with players experiencing haptic feedback via the controller, which mimics the feel of a steering wheel. This fast and direct feedback is reminiscent of a real racing car. Expanding its gaming activities also has strategic significance for Porsche.
The 1,275 HP Porsche Vision GT is a concept car you can finally drive on Gran Turismo 7. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)
"We were able to engage a young and digital target group in the cradle of their automotive dreams: the world of games. The partnership with Polyphony Digital and 'Gran Turismo' is a perfect fit for Porsche, because motorsport (whether real or virtual) is part of our DNA," said Robert Ader, Vice President of Marketing at Porsche AG.
Porsche creates an authentic and emotional experience. In this context, video games and virtual worlds offer new opportunities to make sports cars interactive, and to make driving experiences accessible. This integration of the first Porsche sports car developed purely for virtual space is an important milestone in the strategic partnership between Porsche AG. and Polyphony Digital Inc.
For this reason, Porsche has been working with various companies from the gaming industry for several years and these activities are now an integral part of the marketing mix. The ultimate goal is to create a brand experience that lasts. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE | GRAN-TURISMO | CARSCOOPS | ]
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TOP THREE At first, we wanted to tell you that not all sports cars circulating in the world have designs that are fierce and fierce. Some automotive manufacturers even design sports cars that they create with a strange appearance and not like a sport car in general.
Most manufacturers tend to focus on engine performance, then ignore aesthetic issues. As a result, the sports car they produced actually reaped a lot of scorn from automotive lovers. (Picture from: TheCoolist)
Usually, those manufacturers tend to focus on engine performance, then ignore aesthetic issues. As a result, these sports cars they produced actually reaped a lot of scorn from automotive enthusiasts because of its unusual shape. If you're curious, what are the worst-looking sports cars of all time? Well, here are 3 bad-looking sports cars of all time as follow;
3. DeLorean DMC-12
This DeLorean DMC-12 which had become an icon of the Back to The Future trilogy in the mid-1980s, seems to be included in the line of poorly designed sports cars. How could it not be, the design is considered very boring, and weird with a box-shaped headlamp model that is actually similar to old school cars and doesn't fit the idea of depicting a futuristic car. What? Doesn't that fit the title of the movie?
The legendary DeLorean DMC-12 taken role as an advance time travel machine in the Back to The Future trilogy in the 1980s. (Picture from: GridOto)
Not only that, the DeLorean Motors Company as the manufacturer of the car does not paint and maintains the distinctive gray color of stainless steel which is the raw material for car bodies. However, even though it is labeled as a poorly designed car, in fact the DeLorean DMC-12 has succeeded in becoming a legend in the Hollywood movies history and is much sought after by collectors.
DeLorean Motor Company has revealed the first images of the Alpha 5 electric vehicle at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event. (Picture from: Gaspol.id)
Even today, the automaker company in collaboration with ItalDesign, an Italian well-known automotive design house has been launched its modern, electric-powered version, named the DeLorean Alpha 5.
2. Mosler Raptor
The list of badly designed sports cars is then filled by the Mosler Raptor, which was first introduced to the public by the Riviera Beach, Florida-based supercar manufacturer Mosler Automotive back in 1997. The automaker even claims that the Raptor has more appealing body due to it's inspired by a sexy woman. Is that right?
The Mosler Raptor, which was first launched in 1997, is far from sexy when we've seen from its shape. (Picture from: Carakoom)
Well, in fact, if you look at the design, which is so stiff and strange, especially on the windshield design in the form of two halves installed at an acute angle, it's hard to say that it's sexy, especially when compared to sexy women (in our opinion, this car looks more like a submarine than a car). However this weird looking car armed with a then slightly modified fresh LS1 engine with an aluminum block, and made it capable to burst out 446 hp of power and 582 Nm of torque.
The Mosler Raptor has stiff and strange designs, especially on the windshield design in the form of two halves installed at an acute angle. (Picture from: Carakoom)
So with full confidence the American manufacturer brought this strange car to race in the 24 Hours of Daytona 1998. As a result, the car has stopped early due to technical problems after 169 laps, and the engineers who designed the Mosler Raptor also reaped scorn from automotive enthusiasts. According to official sources say that only two of these cars were produced in addition to three more 'civillized' versions.
1. Bricklin SV1
On the top list of badly designed sports cars is the Bricklin SV1. As you can see in the cover image above, the standard version of the car produced from 1974 to early 1976 by General Vehicles, an automotive company founded by Malcolm Bricklin. The name SV-1 stood for Safety Vehicle - One, and as both a business and a sports car it was a failure. This isn't because Malcolm Bricklin was staunchly anti-smoking so that he didn't want included a lighter or an ashtray in this car.
The Mosler Raptor has stiff and strange designs, especially on the windshield design in the form of two halves installed at an acute angle. (Picture from: Pinterest)
That's hilarious, because these cars not only couldn't move, but had a tendency to completely melt down. The reason being, they are real dent-resistant plastic (think hardened toys) powered by a V8 engines inside. Reportedly in a test conducted by Car & Driver magazine in May 1975, the Bricklin's performance was found to be comparable to that of the contemporary Corvette.
Unfortunately, the design of the Bricklin SV1 is less selling, less unsightly as well. In addition, the security features are considered not working optimally. All of that is summed up into one to be the reasons why this car failed in the market. Therefore, the owner of this car is advised to always drive at high speed (if could) so as not to be ridiculed by other people who happen to see it when they meet on the streets.😐 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THECOOLIST | CARAKOOM ]
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Digital ONES In 2019, we once presented an Article related to several automotive designs created by designers for the big Swedish automotive brand, Koenigsegg. So, regarding this matter, we feel that we have missed something, because there is one supercar design that we have missed.
The Koenigsegg RAW which originated as a thesis project titled 'RAW by Koenigsegg' of a Finnish design student of the Lahti University of Applied Sciences, named Esa Mustonen in 2020. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
The concept car referred above is the Koenigsegg RAW which originated as a thesis project titled 'RAW by Koenigsegg' of a Finnish design student of the Lahti University of Applied Sciences, named Esa Mustonen in 2020 for the RAW Design House, a Swedish design house responsible for the four-seater Koenigsegg Gemera hypercar.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car is an entry-level digital supercar design concept featured with a three-seater interior layout, a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio.(Picture from: Autocar)
The Koenigsegg RAW is an entry-level digital supercar design concept featured with a three-seater interior layout, a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, and under the supervision of Christian von Koenigsegg himself while was in the developing process. Although so far there has been no official confirmation whether this car would be produced, Koenigsegg RAW is certainly a very interesting entry-level supercar.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car uses various technologies such as the FreeValve engine, which uses pneumatic valves, also combined with the camshaft, throttle bodies and timing belt in general. (Picture from: TopSpeed)
Like Koenigsegg' other concept cars, the Koenigsegg RAW also uses various technologies present in the Swedish hypercar line-up, such as the FreeValve engine, which uses pneumatic valves, also combined with the camshaft, throttle bodies and timing belt in general.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car retains some of Koenigsegg's signature design identity. Starting from the windshield like a jet airplane, and the door that opens and rotates, the difference is that this concept car rotates it backwards. (Picture from: Autocar)
Well, the Koenigsegg RAW concept car is powered by a three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2,000 cc which is said to be capable of producing up to 700 hp, when it combined with the car's empty weight of 700 kg, you would find a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1, the same as Koenigsegg One:1 which was made by the Swedish automaker company back in 2015.
Enter the Koenigsegg RAW' cabin, where you will find a three-seater cabin with the driver is in the middle, and two passengers sat behind in the right and left.(Picture from: CintaMobil)
If you look at its very light weight, this is possible thanks to the use of carbon fiber tube material which is commonly used as chassis on Formula 1 racing cars, where the drivetrain, suspension and body are attached to the tube.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car is powered by a three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2,000 cc which is said to be capable of producing up to 700 hp.(Picture from: TopSpeed)
Then if we seen the design, Koenigsegg RAW looks not excessive, with a front design that seems firm, presents a large air intake that directs the wind towards the rear of the car. The rear looks unusual, with almost no overhang which leaves the rear tire surface barely covered by the fenders.
The Koenigsegg RAW concept car looks not excessive, with a front design that seems firm, presents a large air intake that directs the wind towards the rear of the car.(Picture from: TopSpeed)
One of the interesting details is also the very large diffuser as the wind exit from the front of the car. Of course, Koenigsegg RAW retains some of Koenigsegg's signature design identity. Starting from the windshield like a jet airplane, and the door that opens and rotates, the difference is that this concept car rotates it backwards.
Of course, the Koenigsegg RAW concept car will be an attractive choice as an entry-level supercar if Christian von Koenigsegg decides to produce this car someday.(Picture from: TopSpeed)
Enter the Koenigsegg RAW' cabin, where you will find a three-seater cabin with the driver is in the middle, and two passengers sat behind in the right and
left. It said, this such seater layout provides optimal control for the driver, and as well as
visibility for the passengers. Here we can see that Koenigsegg RAW is clearly inspired by the iconic hypercar of the 90s, the McLaren F1, and its successor, the McLaren Speedtail.
Well with such an eccentric design, power-to-weight ratio of 1:1, as well as a three-seater interior layout. Of course, the Koenigsegg RAW concept car will be an attractive choice as an entry-level supercar if Christian von Koenigsegg decides to produce this car someday. What do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RAW DESIGN HOUSE | MOTORTREND | AUTOCAR | TOPSPEED | BEHANCE.NET | LSXMAG | AUTOBLOG ]
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Mini GREEN As previously stated, it seems that the world's automotive industry players are increasingly determined to enter the era of electric powered vehicles. So do not be surprised if at this time one of the French automaker companies, such as Alpine Cars, also stated its readiness to enter the era of electric cars.
The Alpine A290_β concept car is presented as a preview of Alpine's new electric hatchback. (Picture from: MoveElectric)
For this reason, the French automotive company has recently introduced its newest concept car called the Alpine A290_β (Beta). This car is presented as the first preview concept car of a series of electric cars to be released by this performance brand owned by Renault.
This Alpine A290 Beta show car has a similar silhouette to the Renault 5 Electric featured with a typical Alpine's four-eyes fascia with a more aggressive appearance. (Picture from: ArenaEV)
Well, what makes the Alpine A290 Beta is unique, as it's said to have the potential to become the first hatchback product to return to the Alpine name since the Renault 5 Alpine. This revealed by Laurent Rossi, Chief Executive Officer of Alpine Cars that the Alpine A290_β is the first stage in the new era of Alpine, and this urban show car has rewritten the rules for electric-powered hot hatchbacks.
The Alpine A290 Beta has the same cabin layout as the McLaren F1, where the driver sits in the middle, and two passengers seats mounted behind it on either side. (Picture from: MoveElectric)
Related with the Renault 5 Alpine, it is not surprising that the Alpine A290 Beta carries a design silhouette similar to the Renault 5 Electric concept car. As it bringing a similar futuristic impression, so the Alpine version of the Renault 5 Electric has a typical Alpine four-eye fascia with a more aggressive appearance.
The Alpine A290 Beta's cabin is like a fighter jet has, featured with the tapered dashboard shape and the switch console placed above the driver. (Picture from: GridOto)
Of course Alpine didn't make the A290 Beta a run-of-the-mill urban electric hot hatch concept. This can also be seen when entering the interior, the A290 Beta has the same cabin layout as the McLaren F1, where the driver sits in the middle, and two passengers seats mounted behind it on either side.
The Alpine A290 Beta show car has rewritten the rules for electric-powered hot hatchbacks. (Picture from: MoveElectric)
The treats provided by the A290 Beta also have a mix of sports cars, hypercars and racing cars rather than the usual hatchback. In addition, the company also claimed that the interior of the Alpine A290 Beta is like a fighter jet. Let's say it has a carbon fiber bucket seat driver's seat and a flat steering wheel with an overtake button.
Well, another fighter jet references in the A290 Beta cabin can also be seen from the tapered dashboard shape and the switch console placed above the driver. Unfortunately, Alpine still hasn't divulged what the specifications for the Alpine A290 Beta will be or when the production version will launch. We'll wait and see....! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ALPINE CARS | MOVEELECTRIC | ARENAEV | AUTOBANT ]
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After entering the current modern era, it turns out that the figure of the P70 has again been used as an inspiration by the Italian manufacturer for its newest stunning supercar, the De Tomaso P72 and its sibling De Tomaso P900. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DE TOMASO | SILODROME | BONHAM | ]
