Articles tagged with: Automobile
Posted in Automobile, Car, Concept, Designer, Jewelry on 29 September 2008
Imagine a bike-car combo! Well, Brudelli’s leanster has turned that fantasy into a reality. It is actually a variation on the motorcycle incorporating the benefits of a two-wheeled front end for a dynamic ride but with the traction of a multi-wheeled vehicle. It is a visual delight to see this model in function. Yep, it is really cool to see the vehicle leaning at an angle of 45 degrees except for the footboards that remain parallel to the ground. The two front wheels also provide less braking distance.
Basing the machine on a lean and mean structure, this techie work of art weighs just 238 kg. As a result, the 654cc KTM engine with 47kW @ 7,500 rpm gives great acceleration thanks to the 65 Nm @ 6,550 rpm midrange all the way to 170 km/hr.
Posted in Automobile, Concept, Designer on 26 September 2008
Here is the biggest news for all monster bikers. A Ferrari motorcycle is in the making! You got it right! Pondering over the question- “Why there is no Ferrari motorcycle?” that rose in his office, Israeli industrial designer Amir Glinik conceptualized the Ferrari motorcycle. His design is influenced by Vintage and modern Ferrari projects and the idea is to produce a practical machine, not in any way a “star wars” future ride.
This maybe the most radical idea on this project and may take a year to be fully developed, but it sure will conquer the world with its beautiful streamlined and sleek body. Using drive-by-wire technology, the V4 super bike features hand controls adapted from an F-16 fighter jet and buttons based on those found on the steering wheel of Ferrari’s Formula 1 racecars. Other controls for the sound system and trip computer are located on an all weather touch screen. Glinik’s design also incorporates several high-tech gadget attachments, reminiscent of Ferrari cars.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Designer, Luxury on 22 September 2008
Believing in the philosophy that “the driver connects with the vehicle in the same way a rider connects with his horse”, Arturo Peralta believes to have manufactured a vehicle that recognises you, is able to feel, to trust: it is almost a part of you. The Bentley SenseS is a design study of a futuristic vehicle that explores the possibilities of genetic engineering, biotechnology and artificial intelligence in order to create a deep connection between the car and its owner. The car uses artificial intelligence to respond to the driver’s presence, such as pulsing a light to the user’s heartbeat, and to operate the vehicle’s in-wheel electric motors. The driver uses reins rather than a conventional steering wheel for directional inputs. Made using vast expanses of glass, the Senses employs a new design language for Bentley.
The exterior shape is made of a solid hologram technology that creates a solid surface between the feature lines of the vehicle when it is in standby mode waiting to set off. Once inside, it offers the passengers an interface to all senses providing a unique experience.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Designer, Diamond, Luxury, Luxury Car on 16 September 2008
Who said diamonds are only women’s best friends? Here’s a reason for men to rejoice, now that Lotus has launched the Lotus Europa, a diamond-studded luxurious car that could make people you’re you. So all you affluent men out there, this is your time to flaunt with a stylish & trendy sedan. Studded with diamonds in the rev counter, speed dials and many other places, it has various cosmetic enhancements like a unique paint finish that combines a high gloss black base with tiny glass flakes to give the car the appearance that it is being showered with diamonds.
Having bonded with Winsor Bishop to fetch you this creative work, this beautifully hand crafted British sports car How-to-Import-Your-Own-Supercar is not only stunning and luxurious, it drives like a dream too. Achieving 0-60mph in less than 5 seconds and a maximum speed of 146mph, this Lotus Europa is certainly a car of style and substance. The car doesn’t lack any engineering and comes with the latest technology too.
Posted in Automobile, Designer, Entertainment on 15 September 2008
Some times, keeping low profile is not such a bad idea altogether. That is what Airstream did at the launch of the PanAmerica- they practically did nothing. Even the product was no where to be found on the company’s own site. Now that’s taking the idea a little too further, if you ask me. What makes the product really sturdy and durable is the aluminum monocoque shell, which accounts for twenty percent less fuel consumption. It has an inbuilt garage having hookers and locks along with a foldaway ramp to keep your bikes securely.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Luxury, Luxury Car, Worlds Most Expensive on 10 September 2008
The latest buzz in the automobile world is that some anonymous gentle man has decided to sell his old Bugatti Type 41 Royale for nothing less than $10 million! Iwas shocked when I read that, will my pice of junk be allowed to sell this high? But when I read further I realised that we are not talking of any ordinary piece but an extremely rare design manufactured by Ettore Bugatti. The story of the birth of the car is interesting enough to deserve a space here. It began in 1920s when Bugatti was in the process of finalising a deal with French military to build 16-cylinder aircraft engines. Some how, the contract failed but it germinated the idea of a big engine car in Bugatti’s mind.
Posted in Automobile, Concept, Designer on 7 September 2008
I am a bicycle lover myself but I detest the idea of having to park it everytime I go to the neighbourhood shop. Why not simply have a bike that I can use when I want to and can pack it and carry with me when I want to walk or halt! My amazing fantasy is being fulfilled by Yirong Yang, the master designer of bicycle who has designed a bike that can be turned into a unicycle any time you want to and can be folded and carried as per needs.
Posted in Automobile, Designer, Worlds Most Expensive on 7 September 2008
If you are rich and want to show it off but want to buy a wise thing, go ahead and buy yourself a gold bike. It will help you traverse inside your palatial mansion in ease, apart from ecological reasons. You can also use it to take a ride in your farm. Or you can gift it to your better half and make his/her face glow like gold. Created by GoldStriker’s co-founder Stuart Hughes, the bike is self consciously called “24ct gold Hutch Prostar”. Made of 24ct gold and priced at $12,378, this bike is the the most expensive BMX ever produced.
Posted in Automobile, Designer, Watch on 5 September 2008
Men would be men! They can spend their life time’s earning on cars, sports and accessories. One accessory that is hard to resist for most men (and few women) is a watch carrying the theme of a car. We are talking about the latest attention grabber in the scenario- Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti. Priced at $233,900, it will only be a life long fantasy for most people.
This watch is the brain child of three experts who have joined hand to create this wonder- Bugatti, the automobile expert along with Hermes, the ultimate authority on fashion have joined hands with Parmigiani, the esteemd Swiss watch maker. All this is done to compliment Bugatti’s new Veyron Faubourg Par Hermes car.
Posted in Automobile, Outdoor on 1 September 2008
The very mention of RV can be seen as an overt reason for filthy-rich to rejoice on those otherwise vacant campgrounds. The thought of inking deal with one real AV may offer a momentary pleasure but reality is possessing it would mean digging a big hole in your pocket as it demands few million dollars. If you fall short of paying those pricey figures, then the model featured above is worth taking home. Called A-Frame RV, it features a towable accessory, which is attached to the likes of a Toyota FJ Cruiser.
