1948 Tucker Torpedo

The brainchild of Preston Tucker, the “Torpedo” or Tucker Sedan, was created in response to the lack of new ideas from any of the big three in the early 1940′s. Originally designed with such innovations as four-wheel independent suspension,
a rear mounted flat six aluminum engine a hydraulic drive system and four-wheel disc brakes. Sadly only 51 cars were made and the Tucker Torpedo never got out of the starting gates, supposedly due to a conspiracy by the big three. On the bright side, a single iteration of this pioneering automobile is worth a sweet $1.2 million.

McLaren 12C Can-Am Edition Racing Concept: Pebble Beach 2012

The 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is about to get underway, and while we'll be bringing you the freshest photos and latest news as it happens, there's a bit of preliminary business to take care of: the previews. The latest is McLaren's 12C Can-Am Edition Racing Concept.

A track-only racing car built without the restraints of racing regulations, the 12C Can-Am is based on the 12C GT3 racer--but it goes well beyond what the FIA allows in that division. Both are based on the same carbon fiber monocell chassis as the production MP4-12C.

Most obvious are the aerodynamic departures, which include a carbon fiber front splitter, carbon fiber dive planes, and a massive carbon fiber wing, plus a carbon fiber diffuser, all tied into aggressive widebody looks. According to McLaren, the aero package has been optimized through application of its F1 and simulation technologies to optimize downforce.

Power comes from a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine rated at up to 630 horses. Packaged in the car's 2,645.5-pound frame, that's quite a bit of punch. Shod in Pirelli racing slicks on black satin-finished lightweight forged racing wheels, it should have plenty of grip, too.

The cockpit is as almost as you'd expect; there's a second seat for a passenger, both with six-point harnesses, plus a race-spec rollcage, the same steering wheel as found in the 12C GT3, and carbon fiber details and accessories throughout. Oddly, there's an integrated air conditioning system, as it's required equipment in "a growing number of race series," per McLaren.

The car will make its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this weekend. 

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Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continental was a model name for a series of automobiles produced by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company from 1939 to 1948 and again from 1956 to 2002. Despite often sharing underpinnings with less-expensive Fords in more recent years, the Lincoln Continental had usually been a distinctively platformed and styled, highly equipped luxury car in the course of its long history.

The flagship Lincoln model during most of its run, the Continental name conveyed special cachet in the product line. During the 1980s, the Continental was downsized from a full-size to a mid-size Ford Taurus platform; this introduced the Continental to a wider range of competition from Europe and Japan. After the Continental was discontinued in 2002, it was largely replaced by the Lincoln LS and eventually the Lincoln MKS.

Bentley Continental GT

Headquartered in the historic city of Edinburgh in Scotland, Imperium Automotive is a high-end design house that focuses on the Bentleyand Bugatti brands.Their latest offering is a new limited-edition styling package for the recently updated Bentley Continental GT Coupe named ‘Audentia’, which is said to be a direct Latin translation for ‘boldness and courage’.

The Audentia package includes an aero kit comprising of a newly designed front bumper complete with bespoke grille and air vent trims, matching side skirts, a different rear apron that incorporates a diffuser and the new quad tail pipes, plus a discrete boot lip spoiler.

Imperium Automotive says it will only produce 50 examples of the new Imperium Bentley Continental GT Audentia worldwide with pricing for the package starting from £25,000 or about €28,600 / US$39,400. The kit is available for order now with first customers to take full delivery within the next two months.

1200hp Hennessey Venom GT Spyder to outdo Bugatti Veyron SS in performance

The 2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder Convertible is so dominating that it makes other sports car appears pays out. Hennessey estimates that its venom convertible can zip up to 275 mph, which would maturate it as the fastest car in the group. Information collected from some automobile magazines says that the Texas
based company is about to build five of such speed cars each rating up to $1.1 million. This car shall be on great demand especially for sport car race lovers. The native of Texas, this model shall beat all other like Buggatti not only because of its performance but also because of its sleek, trendy and elegant look.

First look

The new model of Hennessey is set to give the total output of 1.200 horsepower (895 kW) from its twin-turbo V8 engine. This new model rules on road and gushes thru’ the wind .Its best feature is its removable roof that draws the attention of the buyers. The so called ‘open air American supercar’ is ultra light weight as well. Hence, it is undoubtedly smooth and easy on roads. It has a very simple and elegant look.
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"BUGATTI" - 1936 TYPE 57 SC ATLANTIC COUPE

One of the most bizarre, elusive and expensive of cars is the "Bugatti" - 1936 Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupe. With its low stance, powerful engine, lightweight construction, 123 mph (200 kph) top speed and influential teardrop body, many believe this is the ultimate Bugatti and the first super car ever made.
Momentum behind the style was structured by a design concept of incorporating Electron, an alloy of magnesium and aluminum from IG Farben of Germany, in the design. Though it is strong, and up to one third the weight of aluminum, it is also highly flammable thus welding was not possible. This meant that each panel had to be riveted into place which posed a particular problem for traditional design. Therefore, Jean incorporated the rivet's aesthetic into the wings of the car and created a telling combination of function and form.

As the first car to bear fins, the silver Electron Aerolithe Prototype debuted as a possible sport model of the "Bugatti" - 1936 Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupe at the 1935 Paris Motor Show. As much of a sensation as the car must have been, it only drew three orders. By the time production commenced in 1936, standard aluminum was chosen over the flammable electron and the specially lowered "Bugatti" - 1936 Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupe chassis, with its smaller, V-shaped radiator was used.

1966 Batmobile

"The 1966 Batmobile by George Barris is the most recognized and popular piece of entertainment history, worldwide, that has become an icon. This is the first time that the original Batmobile has been up for sale. Included with the Batmobile will be historical memorabilia and documentation from George’s personal archive," reads the description of the car from Barrett-Jackson.
In the past, we've seen several other Batmobile replicas used in the 1966 Batman television series and the homonymous movie starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin going under the hummer – for example, the No6 Batmobile fetched US$233,000 at a UK auction in 2007.

The original 1966 Batmobile, which has been in the hands of George Barris since its inception, however, will command a whole lot more money and we wouldn't be surprised at all if it brings in a few million dollars during the Scottsdale Collector Car Auction that runs from January 13 to 20, 2013.

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The Maybach 57 is an ultra-luxury high-performance sedan.

The Maybach 57 is available in two trims: base and S. The base model is equipped with a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine capable of 543 horsepower and 664 lb.-ft. of torque. The S model is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces 620 horsepower
(up 16 from 2010) and 738 lb.-ft. of torque. Standard equipment includes electronically controlled air suspension with variable ride height, stability control with traction control, 19-inch alloy wheels, power sunroof, bi-xenon high intensity headlights, SmartKey remote entry, multi-contour heated power front and rear seats with memory, hand-fitted leather seat trim, hand-polished wood and leather trim on nearly every surface, Bose sound system with 21 speakers, rear audiovisual system with dual video monitors and DVD player, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation system, Parktronic parking assist with rear camera. The S trim features touring-tuned suspension with thicker stabilizer bars, monotone paint, carbon fiber and piano black interior trim and 20-inch alloy wheels. Options include three-place rear seating, ventilated front and rear seats, a solar module for the cabin ventilation system, and customer-specified paint schemes and interior materials.

Bentley Continental GT3

Bentley Continental GT3 Racer Makes its U.S. Debut at the LA Auto Show

Despite being renowned primarily for its luxury cars, Bentley has a rich history in endurance racing that dates back to 1928. It took 73 years for it to return to the tracks but when it did, it once again achieved victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Speed 8 in 2003.

That win also marked the end of the British brand’s racing program. A decade later, Bentley decided to engage in motorsports once again, starting from the end of 2013. It will do so with the Continental GT3, which was launched in concept form in Paris and made its U.S. debut at the LA Auto Show.

Based on the Continental GT Speed, the fastest road car Bentley has ever made, the GT3 sports a full-on aerodynamic package and, although the company is still keeping mum on its powerplant, it is rear-wheel drive, as dictated by the class regulations, and not all-wheel drive like the regular production car.

“For some time now our customers have been telling us that it is time to return to motorsport”, said Bentley member of the Board for Engineering Rold Frech. “Our U.S. customers are no exception and I am delighted to be showing the Continental GT3 concept race car in LA”.

Another Bentley making its U.S. debut in LA was the 2013 Continental GT Speed. Boasting 616HP and 590 lb-ft (800) Nm of torque from its turbocharged W12 engine, all-wheel drive and an 8-speed auto, it sprints from a standstill to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).

Also on display was the Mulsanne saloon in MDS trim, sporting 21-inch alloys, Bentley Flying “B” wing vents and “diamond quilted” leather along with a sports-tuned suspension and steering.

Kevin Rose, member of the Board for sales, marketing and aftersales, commented: “We are pleased to announce today that last week we exceeded the total sales figure from 2011. The U.S. market is playing a crucial role in our success. At the end of Q3, we had seen a 25 percent increase in global sales with 5,969 cars delivered to customers. Of these, 1,750 of them were sold here in the U.S. That makes the Americas our largest market, with a 29 percent increase in sales year on year.”

Ferrari 458 Spider tuned by Vorsteiner

American tuner Vorsteiner tuning show SEMA Motor Show in Las Vegas unveiled a new package for further customization of the Ferrari 458 Spider.
As usual package Vorsteiner, mainly includes a new aero body kit made ​​of carbon fiber, and he in turn offers a new front spoiler, side skirts, revised rear diffuser, and a set of new alloy wheels 20 and 21 inches.

Mercedes CL Widebody V2 tuning by Prior Design

Prior Design presented a new tuning program for the Developing Mercedes CL Coupe (W216 series).

Prior Design V2 Widebody комплект включва BlackEditionV2 нова предна броня, BlackEdition преден спойлер, нови праговете BlackEdition, BlackEditionV2 задна броня, заден дифузьор BlackEditionV2, разширени BlackEdition калници, преден капак BlackEdition, нови гуми и нова изпускателна система.

Maserati’s GranTurismo S gets Sports pack

The UK arm of luxury car manufacturer Maserati has announced the launch of a new sports pack for one of its bestselling models, viz. the Gran Turismo S Automatic.
The Italian automaker added numerous new features to the top-end sports car to provide it with technical as well as visual enhancements.

The Sport pack added body-coloured front winglets and side skirts, an integrated rear boot lid spoiler, oval exhaust pipes, and a re-designed black grille that features the Maserati Trident logo.
The modified sports car also features Grigio Mercury Neptune design alloy wheels.
The drivetrain has been updated to include the super-fast MC Auto Shift software and an enhanced exhaust system design that keeps the bypass valves completely open in sports mode to offer a richer sound.

The 4.7-litre V8 engine produces 440hp at 7,000 rpm, with peak torque of 490Nm at 4,750rpm. It has a top speed of 183mph, and can sprint from zero to 62mph in just five seconds.

However, the Sports pack does not come for free. It adds £3,840 to the price tag of the GranTurismo S Automatic, pushing the total cost to £92,480. The car is covered by a three-year unlimited mileage warranty.

Porsche Cayenne 955 Tuning by Prior Design

Especially for owners of the first generation of the SUV model from Stuttgart Porsche Cayenne,
wishing for a relatively small price to personalize their car, Prior Design German company offers a new agenda setting. As usual all Bodykit includes a new body kit that allows you to refresh the exterior of the old model and other parts sold separately for an additional fee.

Made of reinforced plastic body parts reduces the weight by several kilograms, which improves the aerodynamics of the SUV model. The new front bumper has three large air intakes with integrated fog and horizontal LED daytime running lights. Extended wheel arches help to fit more massive disks and the wide low profile tires. Sporty look is emphasized by new sills that upon request by the client can be marked with the company logo Prior Design. Revised rear bumper has chetirirebren diffuser, which shall be submitted double oval tailpipes. At the end of the roof tuners have put spoiler.

Aerodynamic package will cost € 3,900, excluding the cost of installation and painting. The price of the final model depends on the tastes and preferences of the owner of the SUV-a. For paying customers will be offered updated tail lights, dark windows and replacement of incandescent lights to LED.

For further customization of vehicles for customers will be available forged wheels with a different design and size.

ETV: Extra Terrestrial Vehicle

A friend in Dubai spotted this recently, thinking it was possibly a solar car. I'd seen a pic of something similar recently, sure it was some kind super low volume of electric car.

Sadly, we were both wrong. I did find it, and it's pictured below. It's called the ETV, for Extra Terrestrial Vehicle. And what kind of alternate drive-train does this futuristic car have? Scroll down to find out.

Gumpert Apollo

The maximum speed supercar is 360 km / h, he zadivzhva of V8 bi-turbo engine with 650 hp and is available at a price of $ 450 000

FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 FASTBACK

Even though the Mach IV was a show car, it had the suds to back it up, posting 7-second quarter mile times in the 180 MPH range. Yet by 1975 …

Hennessey Venom GT

Hennessey Venom GT has a top speed of 418 km / h thanks to its V8 biturbo engine with an output of 1200 hp ! The price of exclusive athlete is approximately $ 950 000

Intel Quad Core Bike

The Intel bike is fun simply for all the bits and pieces that you can’t see in the side profile. Intel commissioned the bike to celebrate the introduction of their quad-core processors so the OCC gang gave it a four-cylinder engine. The heart of the bike is a small mobile PC mounted in the gas tank with a fingerprint recognition starter, a digital dashboard, cameras instead of rear-view mirrors, a GPS system and wireless (maybe 3G) internet connectivity. This was easily the most technologically advanced bike that OCC produced.

Skoda Superb Turbo with 515 hp and 305 km / h.

German tuning specialists from Rothe Motorsport prepared modified Skoda Superb with 515 horses, which can reach a top speed of over 300 km / h
Specifically, Skoda Superb in Rothe Motorsport Superb has elaborated a 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine from the VW Golf R32, which develops 384 kW to 515 hp and 600 Nm of torque, enough for a maximum speed up to 305 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3, 8 seconds (up to 200 km / h, the new Superb accelerates for 13.3 seconds) .
The basis is used Superb 3.6 liter AWD and the package includes 19-inch wheels OZ with a modified suspension and brakes taken from the Audi RS6.

Mercedes Silver Arrow Concept

For the 2011 Los Angeles Design Challenge, which was seeking to find the most spectacular new film car for Hollywood, the designers from the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studios in Sindelfingen (Germany) and Carlsbad (USA), have joined the ranks of the screen-writers.
The designers at the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Carlsbad, California have created a Hollywood-style homage for Mercedes-Benz to 125 years of innovation in automotive technology and design. The leading roles are played by two high-tech characters which have been instrumental in reconciling safety and stylish design in automobiles: the Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow cult racing car and crash test dummies.

The film "Silver Lightning" is set in the near future, in an age of artificial intelligence. Two crash test dummies by the names of Hans05 and Franz02 take on evil ruler Dr. Crash-Barrier to save their beloved Mercedes Silver Arrow. They engage in an action-packed, nerve-jangling duel with the ruthless battering ram before finally outfoxing him.

 The Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow Concept is a low-lying sculpture on wheels. A feat of technical innovation is the diagonal, hubless roller which allows steering in all directions. The futuristic Silver Arrow's proportions are reminiscent of the legendary sports car from the late 1930s and the Uhlenhaut SLR from the 1950s.

Amazing Engineering : Making of The World’s Smallest V12 Engine

World’s smallest engine made by a Spanish engineer named Patelo. Who made a history to make the smallest engine ever. He had spent around 1200 hours in designing, milling, turning and drilling to create the World’s smallest engine. He used hunks of aluminum, bronze and stainless steel to create it. In the World’s Smallest engine features 12 cylinders, compressed air injection (0.1kg/sqcm), total displacement of 12 cubic centimeters from its twelve 11.3 mm diameter pistons.

It is totally a charming and cutest, smallest engine ever. Patelo has no plans to sell the mini motor. He presented the World’s smallest engine to his “GRANDCHILDREN”. Really the hard work has give him the real success. There are 261 pieces of the engine made by Mr.Patelo, and used 222 screws which he purcahsed to draw the line. It contains 12 mini pistons with air injection.

Watch the video featuring the making of ‘World’s Smallest V12 Engine :