Articles tagged with: Automobile
Posted in Art, Automobile, Car, Designer, Luxury Car, Shopping on 9 June 2008

The famous Japanese company tuning ASI, which expertise in developing luxury cars, has unveiled its latest creature Tetsu GTR based on refined Bentley Continental GT. What makes this valuable is the car bonnet, entirely painted by hand with original works of Japanese Nakamura Tetsuei. Personally, I find this flowery car’s hood quite weird. The Japanese manufacturer joining the original art to a Japanese development boasts of offering Accuracy, Spirit and Imagination, which stands ASI. This limited edition coupe is priced at $800,000 (€520,000) and it is anticipated counted 29 models would be developed by the Japanese firm.
It is equipped with 6.0L W12 Bentley engine reprogrammed to develop a startling power of 800 horses. Keeping aside the artwork involved, ASI’s Tetsu GTR sports an aggressively styled wide-bodykit (+1,800 mm) that comprise of a dry carbon bonnet, trunk and rear wing spoiler along with numerous involuntary upgrades.
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Via CarScoop
Posted in Automobile, Designer, Events, Gold, Luxury, Luxury Brands on 9 June 2008

But who amongst luxury toasts would like to burn roads with this gleaming MV Agusta F4 that breeds luxury? Well, there is a slim chance that folks in dire need to possess pricey items may find it a prospective deal. Pictured here is a 24 carat gold plated bike that was unveiled at the International Fair of Luxury. Initially designed by renowned motorcycle designer Massimo Tamburini, the blinged edition of F4 was developed in association with Aurum, a Venetian company popular for precious metal processing. Spread at a surface area of 5 sq mtrs, each 80×80 gold leaf was functional in offering a sliver effect.
This elite model underwent a challenging process that entailed exactitude by skilled artisans and with no price info available, one can vouch that it would say aloud the jaw-dropping price, if ever is available for commercialization.
Via DailyMotos
Posted in Automobile, Designer on 8 June 2008

They may find out countless reasons to prove that Rocketshields detachable canopy won’t fit in people needs’ but my proposition is to experience it first handedly. Sportsbike are ideal commuters known for consistency, light weight and safety that come with sheer proficiency. At the same time, they are really painful. But with this canopy, one is hopeful that it may conquer the huge confronts it faces — aerodynamics, vision and safety, to name a few and hence would evolve as your realistic weekday commuter. Designed by David Fermil, this canopy by Rocketshields can be your savior during hard rains.



Posted in Automobile, Car, Luxury, Worlds Most Expensive on 7 June 2008

Touted as the fastest, powerful and the pricey street rider, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is now being honored as the world’s most expensive full production running at a verified top speed of 407.5 km/h (253 mph). Undoubtedly, numerous limited edition coupes’ are being produced demanding a hefty tag but this fortunate model take pride in topping that limited edition list. It was in September 2005 that it reached the complete production and was named after French racing mogul Pierre Veyron, who bagged the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the inventive Bugatti firm.
Developed and designed by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS at its Molsheim (Alsace, France) factory, the coupe got sold under the Italian/French Bugatti marque.
Technical specks:
Base engine: 8.0-liter quad-turbo dohc 64V W-16, 987 bhp
Length (in.): 175.7
Weight (lb): est 4160
Read over to the list of expensive cars in falling price order:
1. Bugatti Veyron, $1.7 million
2. Ferrari Enzo, $1 million
3. Pagani Zonda C12, $741,000
4. Koenigsegg CCX, $600,910
5. Porsche Carrera GT, $484,000
6. Mercedes SLR McLaren, $455,500
7. Maybach 62, $385,250
8. Rolls Royce Phantom, $320,000
9. Lamborghini Morceilago, $279,900
10. Aston Martin Vanquish, $255,000
Via ForumPZ10/ TheWeeklyDriver
Posted in Automobile, Car, Designer on 6 June 2008

Are you ready to welcome a new entrant or a toy to your garage? Even if you aren’t I propose you to consider the GG Quad, a custom-built four-wheel motorcycle motorized by a 1,130cc BMW engine. The 95 hp GG Quad races from 0 to 60 mph within five seconds and tops out at 115 mph. Must say, it offers a great power for a quad. The highly visible car wheels enable quad attain a prominent street look along with a variety of custom preferences detailing innovative paint jobs, elective side storage sheet, and BMW steering systems.
The framework on the GG Quad is made from garrison aluminum and weighs 880 lbs. But like I always say luxury never comes cheap, so following this this deluxe quad also demands $49,500.
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Posted in Automobile, Car, Designer, Shopping, Statue on 5 June 2008

If you have a fad for wheels and aspire to have a gold touch in every accessory you own then free feel to ink a neat deal here with Mike Dunlap. No, he is not engaged into the production of real-time models of coupe’ or heavy forms of jewelry but for past 25 years specializes in designing intelligent sculptures that offers a blend of both. Developed only for deep pockets, these gold automobile sculptures are real masterpieces as they elegantly replicate the ready-to-burn roads sedans or bikes. Mike maintains a standard proportion of 1:12 scale and is handcrafted with a 24 karat gold finishing. Besides offering a best way to invest your overflowing wealth, other reasons that work as excuse for installing it include welcoming invitation at museums displays and as trophies to honor special automotive racing events.

The retailing of the models varies as per project, which is commissioned as per the needs of the clients. Giving you just a fair idea, the Indy cars exhibited on the website lately got sold off for $60,000 while NASCAR models managed to generate $70,000. Ask Mike Dunlap about his current project and you will get an instant smiling response: $180,000 yacht for a Dubai-based potential client.




Posted in Automobile, Designer, Elite Find of the Day on 4 June 2008

Cycle manufacturer Koga Miyata has offered its latest creation of a million dollar bike especially developed for Dutch cyclist Theo Bos and is hopeful to have an edge in the impending Beijing Olympics. The reports claim that it offers the lowest air resistance in juxtaposition to all the bikes available globally but carries no brakes and rides on one speed. Add to it the super rigid frame that makes it the most “difficult bikes to ride.” Truly it would claim to be the superfast bike ever but not worthy of taking a ride.
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Via Reuters
Posted in Automobile, Car, Designer, Eco-friendly, Technology on 4 June 2008

Whist you are expected to wait for couple of months more to fly in the terrafugia transition flying car, here comes another innovation that may calm your revolutionary spirits. Touted as inflatable electric cars, this offering by XP Vehicles powered by batteries or fuel cells is all set to be produced for masses. Priced under $10,000, XP’s Whisper car is developed using NASA-grade inflatable material (was used in production of NASAs airbags for the Mars rovers’ landings) and hence proves its jagged form.
Born electric and lightweight, the inflatable coupe can travel up to 300 miles on a single charge and can go beyond 2,500 if charged via hi-tech technology. It requires only two-hours of construction time and can reach you in two boxes. It offers a gamut of shades to choose from detailing unique decals, stereo systems, iPod compatibility and alarms.
Bottom line: the inflatable coupe can even float during crisis situation like flood.
Via Gizmodo/UberGizmo/ ElectricPiq
Posted in Automobile, Concept, Designer, Technology on 4 June 2008

Cannondale bikes gave a thought to develop few revolutionary models of bicycles that calm down geeks’ ride. And as a result they hired D-TANK Design Development firm based in Barcelona for getting designed few fresh urban bike concepts. True, these concepts cannot undergo production at this time but we are hopeful that the innovative designs might inspire manufacturers to add life to either one. D-Tank design has unveiled three concepts viz. MetroPolite, Trend and Radical.

MetroPolite, is intended considering the non-cyclist user in mind with a simplistic design language and features a cost-free shaft drive, a rear-view camera and an I-Pod connector that displays information on speed, covered distance etc.

The second design, Trend targets savvy cyclists’ kind of consumer and sports an uncovered edition of Cannondale’s Headshok front deferment, belt drive, incorporated seat collar and offers a dynamic and sporty feel to it and at design front is motivated by fashionable automotive design.

The last concept, Radical has a visual impact and hostile looks attached to it that gives it a replica of a full-suspension mountain bikes.
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Via Cannondale Community/ TrendHunter
Posted in Automobile, Designer, Entertainment on 31 May 2008

Those who have little infants at their home must be looking for ways to pamper them. And here is one that can blindly be picked if you have some rich budget to spill over. Called Orbit Travel Systems, it was love at first sight for me. What enabled me to ink a deal with it was it’s at a baby boutique, where it got sold immediately. Designed by Stanford graduates Bryan White and Joseph Hei, it is the result of the rumor thought (a wife expected her hubby to get her the travel system that she can easily carry up their stairs, by herself, with one hand), and keeping that in mind Orbit was born.
This comfy, safest and most expedient travel system available in the market is retailed at $900. Its unique rotate enables the car seat part to load it from any angle and safety is assured via its locking feature. Whilst it’s used as a stroller, you baby can enjoy a ride over it. Unlike other strollers, the Orbit pushes and is appealingly cute and light.
Via GadgetsBlog





