Ugur Sahin Design Rolls Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe II【Video】

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsExA3bXZrU3XEzVBJRfMgw4bT5fC-vnCnWriRi_TeLv_U9ld2JQ7ECb7tYRPQpRYBjvzqJzTEXRaAOs_mr_fU4_KgtsHMCjURG31GRklzMxLxkp8UMISE_GGAb8e5d-VlzLke9xLOHYy/s1600/Ugur-Sahin-Design-Rolls-Royce-Jonckheere-Aerodynamic-Coupe-II-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsExA3bXZrU3XEzVBJRfMgw4bT5fC-vnCnWriRi_TeLv_U9ld2JQ7ECb7tYRPQpRYBjvzqJzTEXRaAOs_mr_fU4_KgtsHMCjURG31GRklzMxLxkp8UMISE_GGAb8e5d-VlzLke9xLOHYy/s1600/Ugur-Sahin-Design-Rolls-Royce-Jonckheere-Aerodynamic-Coupe-II-1.jpg" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsExA3bXZrU3XEzVBJRfMgw4bT5fC-vnCnWriRi_TeLv_U9ld2JQ7ECb7tYRPQpRYBjvzqJzTEXRaAOs_mr_fU4_KgtsHMCjURG31GRklzMxLxkp8UMISE_GGAb8e5d-VlzLke9xLOHYy/s1600/Ugur-Sahin-Design-Rolls-Royce-Jonckheere-Aerodynamic-Coupe-II-1.jpg" width="600" /></a></center><br />Ugur Sahin Design has unveiled the Rolls Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe II. The front of the car is one of the most impressive parts with a colossal grill that pays its respect to<br />Rolls Royce history and the original car while the round doors are a tribute to the original design which has made the car unique since its build in 1935, for some it is known as “The Round Door Rolls-Royce” <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Ugur Sahin Design (USD) was tasked by VDL Jonckheere to design a car which was a modern reinterpretation of the original vehicle. According to USD the concept was put together with the crucial idea of respect for the 77 year old design. That meant the designers were careful to retain the essence of the original, while also making sure to balance it with modern touches which bring it into the 21st century.<br /><br />Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe II reproduces the lines and shape of the original car, changing just a few details in order to modernise its look. A very long hood covers almost half of the car, leaving out only the rear passenger compartment and the luggage compartment’s space. The main differences are at the front, where new lights have been integrated above the wheel arches and a new large grille characterises the nose.<br /><br />A final decision on the one-off production version will be announced in the upcoming months. We can then bring you all of the information on this awesome remake of one of the most mysterious cars in the world.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="448" name="I1" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CAFJDydomVQ?wmode=opaque" title="YouTube video player" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><center><a alt="Rolls Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe II by Ugur Sahin" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsExA3bXZrU3XEzVBJRfMgw4bT5fC-vnCnWriRi_TeLv_U9ld2JQ7ECb7tYRPQpRYBjvzqJzTEXRaAOs_mr_fU4_KgtsHMCjURG31GRklzMxLxkp8UMISE_GGAb8e5d-VlzLke9xLOHYy/s1600/Ugur-Sahin-Design-Rolls-Royce-Jonckheere-Aerodynamic-Coupe-II-1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="86" 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design was to respectfully reinterpret the original Rolls Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe I, which was built in Belgium by Henri Jonckheere and his son Joseph Jonckheere in 1935. Unfortunately the "Jonckheere Works" was destroyed during WW2 and no records survived, so who commissioned or designed the original car remains a mystery. They were well known throughout Europe for making bodies on both cars and busses. The later of which is still in production today as VDL Jonckheere. UgurSahinDesign was assigned by VDL Jonckheere to honor its coachbuilding history through a reinterpretation of the original car which currently is in the possession of the California-based Peterson Museum.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>For us, the original car represents the timeless aspects of automotive art and its impact it can have on a person even after 77 years. The new design was carefully put together with a very crucial thing in mind; "Respect". It is challenging to re-interpret something from that past which has a very imposing and impressive character like the original car, into a modern shape without losing its core essence. Many things like the proportions and lines, the impression some shapes give, are very essential to re-capture in the new design. While keeping the past DNA, injecting modern design elements which are in coherence with the past, is always a challenging task for every designer.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>It was important to avoid creating a design which is too modern by changing the original proportions too much, while still adding and changing elements in a certain way to avoid creating an outdated impression.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>With these things in mind, we set out to design a car that reflects a complex character which impresses its surroundings without having to depend on too complicated elements and unnecessary additions. In some way this certain quality might reflect its owner as well.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>The front of the car is one of the most impressive parts with a colossal grill that pays its respect to Rolls Royce history and the original car while the round doors are a tribute to the original design which has made the car unique since its build in 1935, for some it is known as "The Round Door Rolls-Royce"</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>The rear of the car has the same bold styling with subtle details which do not disrupt the main proportions and the stance of the car.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>Currently we are negotiating with potential investors and parties who are interested to become involved in the project in order to build an exclusive "One-Off" car which is destined to give its owner the ultimate feeling of luxury."</i><br /></span><p>

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2012 Delahaye USA Bella Figura Type 57S

<center><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r6aDbdlLnOw/Tjx4BkhKMkI/AAAAAAAE0qs/f61U6_t110U/s1600/2012-delahaye-usa-bella-figura-type-57s1.jpg"><img alt="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r6aDbdlLnOw/Tjx4BkhKMkI/AAAAAAAE0qs/f61U6_t110U/s1600/2012-delahaye-usa-bella-figura-type-57s1.jpg" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r6aDbdlLnOw/Tjx4BkhKMkI/AAAAAAAE0qs/f61U6_t110U/s1600/2012-delahaye-usa-bella-figura-type-57s1.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in" width="600" /></a></center><br />After three years of hard-working on this one of a kind project, the American specialists at Delahaye USA considers the Bella Figura prototype is a carbon fiber tribute to Jean Bugatti and the Type 57S, much more than just a replica. <br /><span class="fullpost"> <br />The Bella Figura Coupe by Delahaye is 194 inches long and 76 inches wide, with a 127 inches wheelbase and a floor to ceiling “distance” of 44 inches, pressing on the road with its total weight of 3.000 pounds.<br /><br />The Bella Figura Type 57S is available in both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive in turnkey complete, turnkey minus (that is, no engine and transmission), roller body (body, chassis and wheels only) and self-assembly kits both in the U.S. and the UK.<br /><br />Performance wise, the first prototype car has an all aluminum 5 litre M70 BMW V-12, while the first production car, set to enter the manufacturing process in November - will have a new supercharged 556 HP 6.2 litre LSA Cadillac engine. The top of the line is a RENNTECH (Lake Park, FL) twin turbocharged Mercedes V-12 engine, but an inline Jaguar six is also possible.<br /><br /><br /><center><a class="cboxElement" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r6aDbdlLnOw/Tjx4BkhKMkI/AAAAAAAE0qs/f61U6_t110U/s1600/2012-delahaye-usa-bella-figura-type-57s1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2012 Bugatti Type 57S Bella Figura Coupe" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r6aDbdlLnOw/Tjx4BkhKMkI/AAAAAAAE0qs/f61U6_t110U/s200/2012-delahaye-usa-bella-figura-type-57s1.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnNIs-J-f-4/Tjx4CVbdBvI/AAAAAAAE0rM/jU4FqvV5Ks8/s1600/2012-delahaye-usa-bella-figura-type-57s5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2012 Bugatti Type 57S Bella Figura Coupe" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnNIs-J-f-4/Tjx4CVbdBvI/AAAAAAAE0rM/jU4FqvV5Ks8/s200/2012-delahaye-usa-bella-figura-type-57s5.jpg" style="position: relative; 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2012 Delahaye USA Bella Figura Type 57S

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24-karat Gold Ferrari 250 GTO Sculpture

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUV1glJ8_6tXfDGXY2didGvmYAhaZ-AIdSozT_-qBgpFATq6bR2EMyZv0uX9kORdPN0XSn2GsI2egddrxXMU5Psx3y0b3P_0oCNE46GLeoYp4tKTDrfbdKeglaVPTdD6HsKL82Uns44Xo/s1600/24-karat-ferrari-250-1w.jpg"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUV1glJ8_6tXfDGXY2didGvmYAhaZ-AIdSozT_-qBgpFATq6bR2EMyZv0uX9kORdPN0XSn2GsI2egddrxXMU5Psx3y0b3P_0oCNE46GLeoYp4tKTDrfbdKeglaVPTdD6HsKL82Uns44Xo/s1600/24-karat-ferrari-250-1w.jpg" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUV1glJ8_6tXfDGXY2didGvmYAhaZ-AIdSozT_-qBgpFATq6bR2EMyZv0uX9kORdPN0XSn2GsI2egddrxXMU5Psx3y0b3P_0oCNE46GLeoYp4tKTDrfbdKeglaVPTdD6HsKL82Uns44Xo/s1600/24-karat-ferrari-250-1w.jpg" width="600" /></a></center><br />Swiss artist Dante will unveil his 24-Karat Ferrari 250 GTO sculpture at next month’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2011 in California.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Based artist Dante Rubli is a veteran sculptor who has wowed the world with awe-inspiring pieces. His sculptures include scale models of iconic sports cars which are crafted in luxury finishes, like gold, white gold, and silver.<br /><br />The sculpture will be displayed alongside a tribute to the Ferrari 250 GTO featuring several rare units of the model.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2vrBFn_GDSwzbFV-YMOdai1K0Y3vcJ7f-7LCxCit0cGApfOfNBurCCIshP5ShXmeJII4sJJKh9Iab_izi6c0v8HcoIglTkzlox-LM5WIUZf4D2nc2VlqrcmdH1MUKKWs-lNPb_AAcmg/s1600/1488573010966383042.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="24-karat Ferrari 250 GTO sculpture by Dante Rubli " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634207376149200738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2vrBFn_GDSwzbFV-YMOdai1K0Y3vcJ7f-7LCxCit0cGApfOfNBurCCIshP5ShXmeJII4sJJKh9Iab_izi6c0v8HcoIglTkzlox-LM5WIUZf4D2nc2VlqrcmdH1MUKKWs-lNPb_AAcmg/s200/1488573010966383042.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 77px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uDkf9BxNUn7hjf3ThXoRoDeiAv_kD0ulLEEZYDh3oYJiuztykCvzzL1BVb8hYY1J-GsYhZYbzbGu9eISU6Zl2yh_otjqOhBWOa-a07D9OlS67Bum0_3x1datzH3r3qL2L2H4NukPNbg/s1600/1764989502371240133.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="24-karat Ferrari 250 GTO sculpture by Dante Rubli " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634207300000824450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uDkf9BxNUn7hjf3ThXoRoDeiAv_kD0ulLEEZYDh3oYJiuztykCvzzL1BVb8hYY1J-GsYhZYbzbGu9eISU6Zl2yh_otjqOhBWOa-a07D9OlS67Bum0_3x1datzH3r3qL2L2H4NukPNbg/s200/1764989502371240133.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 77px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUV1glJ8_6tXfDGXY2didGvmYAhaZ-AIdSozT_-qBgpFATq6bR2EMyZv0uX9kORdPN0XSn2GsI2egddrxXMU5Psx3y0b3P_0oCNE46GLeoYp4tKTDrfbdKeglaVPTdD6HsKL82Uns44Xo/s1600/24-karat-ferrari-250-1w.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="24-karat Ferrari 250 GTO sculpture by Dante Rubli " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634207225671311986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUV1glJ8_6tXfDGXY2didGvmYAhaZ-AIdSozT_-qBgpFATq6bR2EMyZv0uX9kORdPN0XSn2GsI2egddrxXMU5Psx3y0b3P_0oCNE46GLeoYp4tKTDrfbdKeglaVPTdD6HsKL82Uns44Xo/s200/24-karat-ferrari-250-1w.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 77px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCviGpRwUgXs_Vlyox_CX-CIZy3KCpCtRVRNjJ9F9LeegWju7CYKDGno1_3P8swUa7YY9q7qMmmUU_NWK8Zwj3UnS9yqN0HcV_L6Y5C-CqSRy-6YbVprmSqJklmeIXYDicHr1ZEXKxkA/s1600/24-karat-ferrari-250_800x0w.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="24-karat Ferrari 250 GTO sculpture by Dante Rubli " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634207118371946146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCviGpRwUgXs_Vlyox_CX-CIZy3KCpCtRVRNjJ9F9LeegWju7CYKDGno1_3P8swUa7YY9q7qMmmUU_NWK8Zwj3UnS9yqN0HcV_L6Y5C-CqSRy-6YbVprmSqJklmeIXYDicHr1ZEXKxkA/s200/24-karat-ferrari-250_800x0w.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 77px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WfEUvqxQ5ZrFSISwBm3EAF-fL8MuDYponC7oZqQiI8H-Tzytux7G4i71bP1TPLhzR6htECk_iGwcWLDn_JltoQdhfmKra2HjMW7nmhZ90KodGifQV6h1Hr8mbLVvIFd2FwkC-AbKYyQ/s1600/230131942695942982.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="24-karat Ferrari 250 GTO sculpture by Dante Rubli " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634206946877919682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WfEUvqxQ5ZrFSISwBm3EAF-fL8MuDYponC7oZqQiI8H-Tzytux7G4i71bP1TPLhzR6htECk_iGwcWLDn_JltoQdhfmKra2HjMW7nmhZ90KodGifQV6h1Hr8mbLVvIFd2FwkC-AbKYyQ/s200/230131942695942982.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 77px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>Swiss Artist Dante to Bring Iconic Sports Car Series of Sculptures to United States</i></b><i><br /><br />"24-Karat Ferrari 250 GTO to be Unveiled during World Famous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Weekend"<br /><br />BERN, Switzerland, July 25, 2011 - Award winning artist Dante has announced that the United States debut of his newest sculpture will take place next month in Pebble Beach, California. "I am delighted to have the chance to come to Pebble Beach to experience the finest Concours event in the world and exhibit my sculptures," said the artist. The highly anticipated third piece in Dante's Iconic Sports Car series will be unveiled during the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance weekend which gathers significant collectors and the finest examples of automobiles from around the globe.<br /><br />"The iconic car sculptures are my tribute to the men who made the original cars: they were artists," said Dante. As a Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance sponsor, a Design by Dante tent will be in position Thursday, August 18 through Sunday, August 21 on Peter Haye Hill adjacent to the Concours site in RetroAuto Plaza, amidst fellow Concours sponsors such as The Wall Street Journal, Porsche and Infinity to name a few. Dante will personally be on hand to meet with media and special guests.<br /><br />Dante will reveal his newest sculpture, a Ferrari 250 GTO, coinciding with a special display of rare Ferrari 250 GTO cars which the Concours has assembled from all over the world. "One of the most important reasons for my coming to Pebble Beach is the celebration of the Ferrari 250 GTO and the number of original cars being shown. It is my favorite car of all time," said Dante.<br /><br />About Dante<br /><br />Dante Rubli is an artist based in Bern, Switzerland. He has been producing works of art for twenty-five years. Working with a variety of textiles ranging from wood and steel to gold and platinum, Dante has created custom furniture, sculptures and even automobiles for celebrities and collectors the world over. The Iconic Sports Car series delivers his most recent works in three scales, each of which can be supplied in traditional gold, white gold, silver and a selection of other luxury finishes. Each design in the series is limited to ten exceptional pieces. To date, the series includes the Aston-Martin DB5, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing and Ferrari 250 GTO. More</i><br /></span><p>

24-karat Gold Ferrari 250 GTO Sculpture

Swiss artist Dante will unveil his 24-Karat Ferrari 250 GTO sculpture at next month’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2011 in California. B...

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Alfa Romeo 4C Makes UK Debut At Goodwood

<center><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hG06UH7EfBw/TfdzqBMP8BI/AAAAAAAEjvU/urxmGhzvayc/s1600/AR_1588.jpg"><img alt="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hG06UH7EfBw/TfdzqBMP8BI/AAAAAAAEjvU/urxmGhzvayc/s1600/AR_1588.jpg" height="410" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hG06UH7EfBw/TfdzqBMP8BI/AAAAAAAEjvU/urxmGhzvayc/s1600/AR_1588.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in;" width="610" /></a></center><br />The new Alfa Romeo 4C Sports Concept will receive its UK public debut at the rapidly approaching 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which takes place from July 1st to 3rd.<br /><br />The 4C is a two-seater, mid-engined, rear-wheel drive coupé with drop-dead gorgeous looks, lightweight body, and a powerful 200bhp1750 TBi 4 cylinder petrol engine coupled with the new automatic Alfa TCT twin dry clutch transmission. The car has a top speed 155mph, kerb weight under 850kgs, 0-62 mph in under 5 seconds, and a power-to-weight ratio lower than 4kg per bhp.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The 33 TT 12 sported a 500-horsepower flat 12-cylinder engine displacing just 3.0 liters. It has been driven to victory in races by drivers like Derek Bell, Henri Pescarolo, and Jochen Mass during the mid-1970s. Though it doesn't look the part of a vintage racing Alfa the way the others do, features like the offset intake cowl and single rear-view mirror make it unique.<br /><br />Alongside the Alfa 4C Concept on the Alfa Romeo exhibition stand will be an array of the Italian marque’s UK product range, including another UK public debut − the updated Alfa MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde, together with the Alfa Giulietta Cloverleaf and the Alfa 159 Sportwagon.<br /><br /><br /><center><a class="cboxElement" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hG06UH7EfBw/TfdzqBMP8BI/AAAAAAAEjvU/urxmGhzvayc/s1600/AR_1588.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="ALFA ROMEO 4C SPORTS CONCEPT" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618086225879494674" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hG06UH7EfBw/TfdzqBMP8BI/AAAAAAAEjvU/urxmGhzvayc/s200/AR_1588.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j0nEIjmDtp4/TfdzrsJ6J8I/AAAAAAAEjvs/EZ9RE924KTw/s1600/AR_1591.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="ALFA ROMEO 4C SPORTS CONCEPT" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618086254592272322" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j0nEIjmDtp4/TfdzrsJ6J8I/AAAAAAAEjvs/EZ9RE924KTw/s200/AR_1591.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aZRGs9REix0/Tfdzq95kasI/AAAAAAAEjvk/3BS6LcaAXsQ/s1600/AR_1590.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="ALFA ROMEO 4C SPORTS CONCEPT" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618086242175707842" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aZRGs9REix0/Tfdzq95kasI/AAAAAAAEjvk/3BS6LcaAXsQ/s200/AR_1590.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AhxIc8ljI_w/TfdzqR38i4I/AAAAAAAEjvc/kITlhOaDXrw/s1600/AR_1589.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="ALFA ROMEO 4C SPORTS CONCEPT" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618086230357740418" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AhxIc8ljI_w/TfdzqR38i4I/AAAAAAAEjvc/kITlhOaDXrw/s200/AR_1589.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release</b><br /><br /><i>This month, Alfa Romeo celebrates 101 years of motoring, and the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed (1-3 July) will help mark this occasion by playing host to the UK public debut of the mid-engined Alfa 4C Concept.<br /><br />The Alfa 4C Concept is a classic formula of a two-seater, mid-engined, rear-wheel drive coupé. Lightweight materials such as carbon-fiber and aluminium are used extensively throughout. These solutions, used in conjunction with a powerful 200bhp four cylinder petrol engine coupled with the new automatic Alfa TCT twin dry clutch transmission allow a top speed of 250km/h, kerb weight under 850kgs, 0-100km/h in under five seconds, and a power-to-weight ratio lower than 4kg per bhp.<br /><br />While celebrating the future of Alfa Romeo at this year’s Festival of Speed, the marque will also be embracing its rich past, by showcasing five cars from the Alfa Romeo museum collection in Italy. These automotive legends include Fangio’s Alfa 6C 3000CM, which alongside the Alfetta 159, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Fangio’s historic 1951 Formula One World Championship title, as well as the Alfa 6C 1750GS, Alfa 750 Competizione and the Alfa 33 TT 12. Spectators at the Festival will be able to see the cars in action over the three day event, and they will be on display in the Cathedral Paddock area.<br /><br />In the Supercar Paddock, you will find Alfa’s 8C Spider. Alfa Romeo will also be exhibiting at the Goodwood Moving Motor Show.</i></span><p>

Alfa Romeo 4C Makes UK Debut At Goodwood

The new Alfa Romeo 4C Sports Concept will receive its UK public debut at the rapidly approaching 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which take...

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2011 Eagle Jaguar E-Type Speedster Lightweight

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXT-hp9MXVmCBmwst5EN5xl8wHe4XOvdV4bVUMSjF4L1mfAA96ZrRpKQgP-JdjqMPbw0RwFpLA6kwKTquRv3qG_ymJ_dcGslizwP-P1GtYZIWZxycVLGsW5u0t6cqk7sQ34WqZy_CZvI/s1600/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Front-Angle-Picture.jpg"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXT-hp9MXVmCBmwst5EN5xl8wHe4XOvdV4bVUMSjF4L1mfAA96ZrRpKQgP-JdjqMPbw0RwFpLA6kwKTquRv3qG_ymJ_dcGslizwP-P1GtYZIWZxycVLGsW5u0t6cqk7sQ34WqZy_CZvI/s1600/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Front-Angle-Picture.jpg" height="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXT-hp9MXVmCBmwst5EN5xl8wHe4XOvdV4bVUMSjF4L1mfAA96ZrRpKQgP-JdjqMPbw0RwFpLA6kwKTquRv3qG_ymJ_dcGslizwP-P1GtYZIWZxycVLGsW5u0t6cqk7sQ34WqZy_CZvI/s1600/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Front-Angle-Picture.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in;" width="600" /></a></center><br />The 2011 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle will be debut at 2011 Salon Privé, the luxury supercar and Concours d’Elegance, taking place at Syon House in west London on 22nd-24th June, 2011.<br /><br />Powered by a 4.7L 6-cylinder engine making 310-hp with a maximum torque of 340 lb-ft at 3,600 rpm. Mated to a 5-speed gearbox, the E-Type Speedster Lightweight goes from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds with a top speed of 160 mph.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The engine is connected to five-speed manual transmission, which enables the roadster to accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Besides, it can hit a top speed of 160 mph (258 km/h).<br /><br />The E-Type Lightweight Speedster sports 16-inch tires on aluminum rims with stainless-steel spokes, drilled and vented brake discs with aluminum 4-pot calipers, double wishbones, adjustable shocks and stabilizer bars.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXT-hp9MXVmCBmwst5EN5xl8wHe4XOvdV4bVUMSjF4L1mfAA96ZrRpKQgP-JdjqMPbw0RwFpLA6kwKTquRv3qG_ymJ_dcGslizwP-P1GtYZIWZxycVLGsW5u0t6cqk7sQ34WqZy_CZvI/s1600/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Front-Angle-Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610828371404868162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXT-hp9MXVmCBmwst5EN5xl8wHe4XOvdV4bVUMSjF4L1mfAA96ZrRpKQgP-JdjqMPbw0RwFpLA6kwKTquRv3qG_ymJ_dcGslizwP-P1GtYZIWZxycVLGsW5u0t6cqk7sQ34WqZy_CZvI/s200/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Front-Angle-Picture.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlcOtEjtYHTiZapBaT69PMN7fiOgMwMilh2hKR5pFE1_otkBPnwvGfI0uEiQLLKzyQGL6uVT5UWS6v8b2-q0W2ZJDNPwTo9aUMlzoTMuI-MgQclLaBhZtfnuJpXe_2i7krmAQWDlKbeY/s1600/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Interior-Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610828244908568786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlcOtEjtYHTiZapBaT69PMN7fiOgMwMilh2hKR5pFE1_otkBPnwvGfI0uEiQLLKzyQGL6uVT5UWS6v8b2-q0W2ZJDNPwTo9aUMlzoTMuI-MgQclLaBhZtfnuJpXe_2i7krmAQWDlKbeY/s200/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Interior-Picture.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Zh4kxZYfEEZzGWajivATXwyzdY5SBCb7ofUkqTJSMM4z8f_WtzE4OXFKoeAKNalU7P9C2C7MhC1VJXLMz30G2J3WBs2DBVLp7XdlPtuyVjcfxjNJM7WNmhWcwXHYePKdRjf8t-xR39s/s1600/Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-2011-Front-Angle-Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610827811190911874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Zh4kxZYfEEZzGWajivATXwyzdY5SBCb7ofUkqTJSMM4z8f_WtzE4OXFKoeAKNalU7P9C2C7MhC1VJXLMz30G2J3WBs2DBVLp7XdlPtuyVjcfxjNJM7WNmhWcwXHYePKdRjf8t-xR39s/s200/Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-2011-Front-Angle-Picture.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYC2oWotw68C0I2rVhi6zSvpeUuTNFkqShg6xX3kmyAVCQWWo43Wno5R5DjV8i8ZBXRFfMorQCn6EfozPENwpjWtKEa5-tRUm6m03L8lR962Aun3_lDcwl9QAmJpvojnqD68WDbEV-_4M/s1600/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Rear-Angle-Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610827574611646306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYC2oWotw68C0I2rVhi6zSvpeUuTNFkqShg6xX3kmyAVCQWWo43Wno5R5DjV8i8ZBXRFfMorQCn6EfozPENwpjWtKEa5-tRUm6m03L8lR962Aun3_lDcwl9QAmJpvojnqD68WDbEV-_4M/s200/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Rear-Angle-Picture.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifItql8J1zqyTt5AG5xOW9QGpxReRnex8dvtG3F4-YXTkSmYYs5T5s4QtrFVh3ifpOZt-21y14dPodeGZCUuZMLyfpfamKdsPyO3VynRpTa9dsK8XL1_2ENeT3hyxKnnBvUKaNgzd4is8/s1600/Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-2011-Rear-Angle-Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610827394010689394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifItql8J1zqyTt5AG5xOW9QGpxReRnex8dvtG3F4-YXTkSmYYs5T5s4QtrFVh3ifpOZt-21y14dPodeGZCUuZMLyfpfamKdsPyO3VynRpTa9dsK8XL1_2ENeT3hyxKnnBvUKaNgzd4is8/s200/Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-2011-Rear-Angle-Picture.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkvyWtwY2Icm2Iw6l0u5jEkzmI3kOdCTTdabOfXLnkvLr0rxEnwp_J9Mafq_wdNI1H3BtEHFyl-LobUYu2rh4vvMsyXdTsT9leicDOiFASAKCVYqUHBVqcvmu3C27qrLbaGHoQJkgYQ8/s1600/Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-2011-Side-Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610827297279499442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkvyWtwY2Icm2Iw6l0u5jEkzmI3kOdCTTdabOfXLnkvLr0rxEnwp_J9Mafq_wdNI1H3BtEHFyl-LobUYu2rh4vvMsyXdTsT9leicDOiFASAKCVYqUHBVqcvmu3C27qrLbaGHoQJkgYQ8/s200/Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-2011-Side-Picture.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxx4YmqOW3P_1XaETyOlUiQMUwnbdLqedA1OGkbFcjBsAMq55RpuqXkp83sy1LBelD3q0UF2G2z2Ovs4DEt1fNrXbHgO_cjA-MRxqbz_k8f-GZm-WylQ7NG4q7Nn1wMbqJ4oX_y6FAKU/s1600/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Dashboard-Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610827181467734402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxx4YmqOW3P_1XaETyOlUiQMUwnbdLqedA1OGkbFcjBsAMq55RpuqXkp83sy1LBelD3q0UF2G2z2Ovs4DEt1fNrXbHgO_cjA-MRxqbz_k8f-GZm-WylQ7NG4q7Nn1wMbqJ4oX_y6FAKU/s200/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Dashboard-Picture.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyjIuKQh9_CxLJkEacUqQ0ZGRIhvK0SzK5va-S7Mcij70wyeo1q-n24z9wkr4VDQ-9O7ueRsRCMkke7swynxpMNjPEGzRq7eF9hDdBUZIhrQmaE9TxWpSh-sqeSQtDftaB2hFtuMhzWE/s1600/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Engine-Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610826490209888194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyjIuKQh9_CxLJkEacUqQ0ZGRIhvK0SzK5va-S7Mcij70wyeo1q-n24z9wkr4VDQ-9O7ueRsRCMkke7swynxpMNjPEGzRq7eF9hDdBUZIhrQmaE9TxWpSh-sqeSQtDftaB2hFtuMhzWE/s200/2011-Eagle-Jaguar-E-Type-Speedster-Lightweight-Engine-Picture.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release </b><br /><br /> <div style="display: block;" class="pressrelease"> <p><strong><i>Jaguar E-Type Speedster</i></strong></p> <p><i>Eagle, makers of the exclusive Eagle E-Type, showcases the world's most exclusive hand built car - the E-Type Speedster Lightweight - an authentic Jaguar E-Type from the 1960s reworked with more muscular styling, fresh classic detailing, and the performance of a contemporary supercar.</i></p> <p><i>This outstanding car makes its public debut at 2011 Salon Privé, the luxury supercar and Concours d'Elegance, taking place at Syon House in west London on 22nd-24th June, 2011.</i></p> <p><i>Henry Pearman, the founder of Eagle, says of the new Speedster Lightweight: "The elements in this remarkable alchemy are an original Jaguar E-Type, thirty years of dedicated experience, and the absolute cream of our widely acclaimed engineering developments and upgrades."</i></p> <p><i>Eagle has a global reputation as an E-Type specialist, and offers an unparalleled collection of magnificent E-Types for sale, ranging from the earliest original specification dealer launch examples through to fully developed cars.</i></p> <p><i>Beneath the Speedster Lightweight's jaw-droppingly beautiful body, every component has been thoughtfully and skilfully reworked, improved and often lightened resulting in a handmade automotive masterpiece with a weight of just 1000kg. The technical tour de force is the original Lightweight E-Type based aluminium 4.7 litre fuel injected engine and aluminium drive train. While retaining an external appearance identical to the original, they enable the car to offer a power- to- weight ratio matching that of the very latest Porsche 911 Turbo.</i></p> <p><strong><i>Jaguar E-Type Speedster Lightweight Specification</i></strong></p> <p> </p><ul> <li><i>Engine: 4.7 litre, aluminium in line 6 cylinder, longitudinal front mounted</i></li> <li><i>Cylinder head: Aluminium twin cam big valve.</i></li> <li><i>Max power: 310bhp @ 4800rpm</i></li> <li><i>Max Torque: 340lb ft @ 3600rpm</i></li> <li><i>Fuelling: Fuel injection with individual throttle bodies and ECU</i></li> <li><i>Transmission: Aluminium 5 speed gearbox, aluminium Power Lock differential</i></li> <li><i>Suspension: Independent wishbones, 6 high tech adjustable dampers, anti roll bars and rear radius arms</i></li> <li><i>Brakes: 315mm/280mm drilled and vented discs, Aluminium 4 pot calipers, servo assistance</i></li> <li><i>Steering: Rack and pinion</i></li> <li><i>Wheels: 6 x 16 front, 7.5 x 16 rear, aluminium rims with stainless steel spokes</i></li> <li><i>Tyres: 225/55 x 16 front, 245/55 x 16 rear</i></li> <li><i>Weight: 1008kg dry</i></li> <li><i>0-60mph: under 5 seconds</i></li> <li><i>Top speed: 160mph plus</i></li> <li><i>Height: 1000mm</i></li> <li><i>Length: 4260mm</i></li> <li><i>Width: 1740mm</i></li></ul></div></span><p>

2011 Eagle Jaguar E-Type Speedster Lightweight

The 2011 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Speedster by Eagle will be debut at 2011 Salon Privé, the luxury supercar and Concours d’Elegance, taking...

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Porsche Semper Vivus Hybrid【Video】

<center><object height="378" width="600"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gd8lBlLc9qY"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gd8lBlLc9qY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="378" width="600"></embed></object></center><br />German car manufacturer has even released a video preview of the Porsche Semper Vivus Hybrid.<br /><br />From concept cars to new technology, these events are held as a big show and tell for the world’s automakers. So, when a company brings out something that’s over 100 years old to debut at one of these events, it seems a bit odd.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />They spent four years at Porsche Museum recreating this magnificent vehicle so it can once again, after 111 years on, drive into the limelight at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 followed by future appearances as part of the Porsche Museum collection in Stuttgart.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxv-Dp6nFllmS2PKBSlsWqAPSNBOKsFBL73OxcG8-iXi-Vm8nBtoQm5eTy-1_BOsb-Q0rAL079kYEVs2FELB7_1PhDWBiDr6J-wLMr2rs82ZRXoj5ELaLm0trKfP8EWFOg-VuPK28p4nE/s1600/porsche-semper-vivus.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /><img alt="Porsche Semper Vivus hybrid " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577562443405094610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxv-Dp6nFllmS2PKBSlsWqAPSNBOKsFBL73OxcG8-iXi-Vm8nBtoQm5eTy-1_BOsb-Q0rAL079kYEVs2FELB7_1PhDWBiDr6J-wLMr2rs82ZRXoj5ELaLm0trKfP8EWFOg-VuPK28p4nE/s200/porsche-semper-vivus.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>SENSATIONAL PORSCHE WORLD PREMIERE IN GENEVA</i></b><i><br /><br /></i><ul><li><i> Porsche presents first functional, full hybrid car in the world, the Semper Vivus, 111 years after its World Premiere in 1900. http://origin.porsche.com/uk</i></li></ul><ul><li><i> Recreation of ground-breaking car will make its debut on March 1 at Geneva Motor Show</i></li></ul><ul><li><i> European debut of 918 RSR concept underlines ‘Porsche Intelligent Performance' philosophy</i></li></ul><i><br />The name Porsche has been associated with pioneering innovations in automotive engineering since the beginning of the last century. In 1900, Ferdinand Porsche, founding father of the present-day Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, entered unchartered territory. With the first functional, full hybrid car in the world, the Semper Vivus ('always alive') http://origin.porsche.com/uk, the principle of the serial hybrid drive had been born.<br /><br />In a stunning four year project the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart has had the Semper Vivus recreated. Next week, 111 years after this ground breaking innovation by Ferdinand Porsche, the Semper Vivus will again drive into the limelight at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 followed by future appearances as part of the Porsche Museum collection in Stuttgart.<br /><br />Appropriately, Porsche is putting the spotlight of its presence at the 81st Geneva Motor Show on the world premiere of a contemporary parallel full hybrid model. In the wake of the success of the Cayenne S Hybrid it signals a new chapter in the Stuttgart company's ‘Porsche Intelligent Performance' philosophy. Along with the Semper Vivus, the new hybrid model is being unveiled on March 1, 2011 at the press conference to be held on the Porsche stand in Hall 1, stand number 1050, starting at 07:30.<br /><br />These world premieres in Geneva are being complemented by the 918 RSR hybrid racing car concept, making its first public appearance in front of a European audience. The mid-engine coupé combines the design of the 918 Spyder with the technology of the 911 GT3 R hybrid racing car.<br /><br />Porsche is also showcasing the 330 hp (243 kW) Cayman R in Europe for the first time, alongside the the 911 Black Edition, limited to 1,911 units, based on the 345 hp (254 kW) 911 Carrera, and the Boxster S Black Edition, limited to 987 units worldwide.</i><br /></span><p>

Porsche Semper Vivus Hybrid【Video】

German car manufacturer has even released a video preview of the Porsche Semper Vivus Hybrid. From concept cars to new technology, these eve...

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1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgysTU4a7qjd8NSLHK-F6Tvxq4eveBeQTICgY9zIGT5-Mb3X-93gKU8FoEtA5ojDwQ9AjcCcywQreKjS-1NAg6_7s3WJiDze1etG4fuf9R4N9g1sApoRgSuPNRBx1hMq6UxLzR3tX4HS7c/s1600/az11r22302-1292508251.jpg"><img height="405" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgysTU4a7qjd8NSLHK-F6Tvxq4eveBeQTICgY9zIGT5-Mb3X-93gKU8FoEtA5ojDwQ9AjcCcywQreKjS-1NAg6_7s3WJiDze1etG4fuf9R4N9g1sApoRgSuPNRBx1hMq6UxLzR3tX4HS7c/s1600/az11r22302-1292508251.jpg" width="600" /></a></center><br />The RM Auctions’ event in Arizona on January 20th-21st is already featuring an impressive line up of rare and exotic vehicles, including a 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Dayton Spyder previously owned by Mr. October himself, Reggie Jackson.<br /><br />On offer this season is the rare race-bred 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta. Commissioned for the 1949 Paris Motor Show, the 166 MM is considered to be one of the rarest and most historic Ferrari, having been owned and raced by many notable individuals in the Ferrari world, including Aprile Palmer in 1951.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Under the hood, power is provided by a 2.0-liter V12 engine with an estimated 140 hp (104 kW / 142 PS). It is connected to a five-speed manual transmission, which enables the roadster to accelerate from 0-100 mph in approximately 27 seconds.<br /><br />Chassis number 0024 M – the 10th of only 25 examples made – was originally displayed at the 1949 Paris Motor Show in Argentina's official racing colors, yellow and blue, before being sent off to South America to win the 1950 Mar del Plata. True to its name, it was also campaigned in the 1951 Mille Miglia rally, and has since undergone a thorough restoration – including the red paint job you see here.<br /><br />The beautiful racer, expected to fetch between $1.9 million – $2.4 million, is one of 11 Ferraris slated to cross the auction block during the marquee event, including Reggie Jackson’s 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder that we told you about last month. Originally commissioned for the 1949 Paris Motor Show, the 166 MM on offer is considered one of the rarest and most historic early Ferraris, having been owned and raced by many notable individuals in the Ferrari world.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3iN6eME58UT9EKKdXmE99vob42akESpRr5VaO_DlwYK5R-AQ28PeDHd-bLh5Mc7bQ-Kn2U5wKZltGEwmwJEtiO4KM_skaS6HOyCeqYuwuF4dJQxuPhZ8vTXPxYpGV7e2lVB0-Ntce28g/s1600/az11r22301-1292508249.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551906702989767218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3iN6eME58UT9EKKdXmE99vob42akESpRr5VaO_DlwYK5R-AQ28PeDHd-bLh5Mc7bQ-Kn2U5wKZltGEwmwJEtiO4KM_skaS6HOyCeqYuwuF4dJQxuPhZ8vTXPxYpGV7e2lVB0-Ntce28g/s200/az11r22301-1292508249.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9UWXubDyeK9FZC-Fe8el40-EZK6l_XXjbMftFoARqytWiM4vd4k7GyTvZQ-O87G-y0OYG3xD0eUJqSqAdCT92qULUxWfpltccJMkkT4H6V9oFsmiB11MCHTshTB_ZIxargIbHLbVoSo/s1600/az11r22305.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551906646518211922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9UWXubDyeK9FZC-Fe8el40-EZK6l_XXjbMftFoARqytWiM4vd4k7GyTvZQ-O87G-y0OYG3xD0eUJqSqAdCT92qULUxWfpltccJMkkT4H6V9oFsmiB11MCHTshTB_ZIxargIbHLbVoSo/s200/az11r22305.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; 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The 10th of just 25 examples featuring striking "Barchetta" coachwork from Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, it made its racing debut at the 1950 Mar del Plata in Argentina, finishing an impressive first overall (pictured left). It was also raced in period in the 1951 Mille Miglia, where it was driven by well-known female driver Aprile Palmer, who purchased the car shortly afterwards.</i></p> <p><i>The subject of a complete and total restoration, 0024 M is today finished in red and fitted with its original components, including chassis, numbers-matching engine, gearbox and differential. As an original entrant in the famed Mille Miglia it is eligible for nearly any event open to historic Ferraris. (Estimate Available Upon Request).</i></p> <p><i>"Over the years RM has earned the privilege of offering more important and historic Ferraris than any other auction house. We are thrilled to present another great series of Ferraris at our Arizona sale in January, including the rare 166MM, s/n 0024 M, arguably one of the most meticulously documented Ferraris we have ever had the pleasure of offering," says Rob Myers, Chairman and Founder RM Auctions.</i></p> <p><i>Continuing RM's reputation as the global leader in the presentation of historic Ferraris at auction, the 166 MM will be joined by no less than 10 other Ferraris at the company's Arizona sale. Other notable entries include the previously-announced 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder, s/n 16835, offered from the personal collection of Baseball Hall of Famer, Mr. Reggie Jackson (Est. $800,000 - $1,000,000); a stunning, fully-certified 1966 Ferrari Superfast Series I, s/n 5989 SF (Est. $900,000 - $1,100,000); a fully-restored 1950 Ferrari 166 Inter Berlinetta, s/n 043S, one of just 37 examples produced and displayed at the 1950 Turin Motor Show (Est. $400,000 - $600,000); the 1995 Ferrari F50 Show Car, s/n 99999, the Ferrari show car used to introduce the F50 to the world and the last Ferrari with a five-digit chassis number (Est. $700,000 - $800,000); and a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Coupe, s/n 10199 (Est. $220,000 - $250,000).</i></p> <p><i>In addition to the Ferraris, other recent lots include:</i></p> <ul> <li><i>A multiple award-winning 1933 Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton by Dietrich, the 1933 New York Show Car and previously part of the famed Otis Chandler Collection (Est. $1,500,000 - $2,000,000);</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>A meticulously-restored, multiple award-winning 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Three-Position Drophead Coupe, boasting an intriguing World War II provenance (Est. $750,000 - $850,000);</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>A 1964 Dodge Hemi Charger Concept Car, the ultimate of all muscle and concepts cars and likely the most important Hemi-powered car in existence (Est. $750,000 - $1,000,000);</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>A superbly restored 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra, CSX 3259 (Est. $650,000 - $750,000); and,</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>A pair of Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupes, including an early production example from 1954 formerly owned by Benihana founder, Rocky Aoki (Est. $450,000 - $550,00); a beautifully restored 1955 model presented in Graphite Gray with a red leather interior (Est. $700,000 - $800,000).</i></li> </ul> <p><i>RM's 2011 Arizona auctions kicks off on Thursday, January 20 with the exclusive ‘The British Are Back' evening sale, followed by the company's traditional Friday sale on January 21. For a frequently updated list of auction offerings, including star consignments for ‘The British Are Back', please visit www.rmauctions.com.</i></p> <p><i>For those unable to attend the event in person, Internet, absentee, telephone and iPhone bidding options are available and the auction will stream live online at www.rmauctions.com to provide real-time coverage of the event.</i></p> <p><strong><i>Event Details - Automobiles of Arizona</i></strong></p> <p><i><strong>Sale dates:</strong><br />January 20, 2011 6.30pm - 9:00pm MT - ‘The British Are Back'<br />January 21, 2011 11:00am - 7:00pm MT</i></p> <p><i><strong>Preview dates:</strong><br />Thursday, January 20, 2011 9:00am - 6:00pm MT<br />Friday, January 21, 2011 9:00am - 6:00pm MT</i></p> <p><i><strong>Location:</strong><br />The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa,<br />24th Street & Missouri, Phoenix, AZ 85016</i></p> <p><i><strong>Admission:</strong><br />An official auction catalog is available for $120 US and admits two people to the preview. Bidder registration is $200 US and includes an official auction catalog and admission for two to the preview, reception and auction days.</i></p></div><br /></span><p>

1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta

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