Delahaye Bella Figura Bugnotti Coupe

In the thirties twentieth century the motor industry of France endured present gold epoch. Now the French motor-car manufacturers shy try to squeeze into a premium-segment, but eighty years ago France was famous for the luxury marks which competed on equal terms with Mercedes, Horch, Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Alfa Romeo. Firm Delahaye which was exhausting magnificent cars with strongly pronounced sports character was one of such luxury French motor-car manufacturers. Unfortunately, in the fifties destiny Delahaye has been predetermined - the draconian post-war tax laws have actually put on a side of extinction manufacturers powerful and expensive cars. To possess the magnificent car in France became so unprofitable that many fans of cars «with character» have preferred to refuse too burdensome four-wheel toys. Delahay has got under firm Hotchkiss control, it was switched to release of auto trucks, and in 1955 has at all sunk into a non-existence.

But after the lapse of almost sixty years Delahaye has revived behind ocean. It appears, in New Jersey there firm Delahaye USA which has decided to return legendary mark to a life. Instead of creating present Delahaye, they have rethought Jean Bugatti's creative heritage, taking for a basis cult model of the thirtieth years Bugatti Type 57 Atlantique. And the car created on motives Bugatti named Delahaye Bella Figura Bugnotti Coupe which will present on court of public in August on the well-known autoshow Concorso d'Elegance that will pass in Pebble Beach California.

Information on that car while very small. It is expected that under a cowl motor V12 will take places, and the car will be offered with two bodies – aluminium and carbon. In the first case the car will cost $450 000, and in the second $250 000. If someone will be confused with such price all for $50 000 can be bought whale-set Delahaye Bella Figura Bugnotti Coupe and to assemble the car by own hands. However, the engine and a check point should be bought separately. By itself, Delahaye will be issued by scanty circulation that, however, only will add to it values in the opinion of collectors.

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Beijing Motor Show: Mercedes Benz E-Class L debuted

China has always been a lucrative market for the stretched-wheelbase versions of luxury sedans. Keeping this in mind, BMW unveiled Gran Coupe which is longer and wider to its 7-series saloon concept and now Mercedes Benz follows the suit and revealed.

China has always been a lucrative market for the stretched-wheelbase versions of luxury sedans. Keeping this in mind, BMW unveiled Gran Coupe which is longer and wider to its 7-series saloon concept and now Mercedes Benz follows the suit and revealed E-Class L at Beijing Motor Show.

Mercedes Benz E-Class will be available in two six cylinder engine options: E 260 with 204 hp and E 300 with 245hp. Also, with its wheelbase of 119 inches and a length of 197 inches, E-Class L has gained extra 5.5 inches that gives passengers an extra legroom in comparison with regular wheelbase E-Class.

The other features include an electric adjustment for the rear seats, PRE-SAFE occupant protection system, Rear Seat Safety package, belt force limiters on the outer seats, rear side airbags and Attention Assist drowsiness detection.

Mercedes Benz E-Class’s ground clearance has also grown and the car features Merc’s Agility Control suspension system as well. Cars will be assembled in China by Beijing Benz Automotive Corporation and first sales will start in the Chinese market this June.

Via: Motorauthority

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12 Most incredible Audi concepts we’ve ever seen

Audi is a brand that fans go crazy about – be it real cars, concepts or futuristic vehicles. Here we are introducing you with the most amazing Audi concepts that will not only stun you, but will also send you into an imaginary world where you'll...

Audi is a brand that fans go crazy about – be it real cars, concepts or futuristic vehicles. Here we are introducing you with the most amazing Audi concepts that will not only stun you, but will also send you into an imaginary world where you’ll vision these vehicles actually plying on roads. Well, it may take time for these concepts to come real, until then you can enjoy these futuristic concepts that will ferry you around in the future in both, luxury and style.

• Audi Contact concept



Info: The Audi Contact concept is more like a lounge on wheels. Unlike the ATNMBL, the Contact requires a driver, who sits at the high-tech looking cockpit to guide the vehicle while the passengers relax in luxury. Read more...

• Exo-Audi concept



Info: The Exo-Audi concept may not look like some uber-futuristic vehicle; but it is every bit futuristic, mostly because the source of its power sounds too fantastic. The concept is a human powered vehicle, making use of its exoskeleton and the advances nanotechnology may see in the future; this human powered vehicle could be fairly powerful and fast. Read more…

• Audi Calamaro Concept



Info: The Audi Calamaro Concept was developed by Tibor for a design competition, organized by Porsche Hungary. The futuristic concept looks like a cross between a boat, a ski and perhaps even a stealth aircraft. Read more...

• Audi Avatar concept



Info: The HSV Encore concept from designer Edwin Conan was an innovative, futuristic ride dated for the year 2020, and his new Audi Avatar concept is another futuristic supercar, dated for 2032. The futuristic Avatar connects to Audi’s past by getting inspiration from the 1937 Auto Union Type C streamliner, and also incorporates the tech and power required for a supercar of the future. Read more…

• Audi RM Concept



Info: Designed by Halil Buzcuoglu, the Audi RM concept is based on the Audi RSQ and wants to be the high-speed transport for the future. It has been designed for people who frequently travel long, inter-city distances. Read more…

• Audi Shark flying car concept



Info: Kazim Doku’s Shark concept is the designer’s interpretation of Audi’s design, for the future: as a flying car. Design cues come from motorcycles and airplanes, and with some good handling of design, the car gets a sleek and appealing look. Read more…

• Audi D7 Concept



Info: The Audi D7 concept was a part of Iran’s concept car exhibition “From Dream to Reality,” and it comes across as a flashy super sports car. It gets a front mounted electric engine for power, but the most striking part of the design is its use of Neon lights, for not just a flashy body, but even for headlamps and tail lights. Read more…

• Audi O



Info: There ‘Audi O’, apart from the brilliance of the apt title, is one concept car that seems to be more grounded in reality yet is refreshingly different to say the least. The 2008 Audi O concept fuses audio equipment with transport and was designed by Ondrej Jirec, a design student from the Czech Republic who is beginning studies at the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California in 2008. Read more…

• Audi A’KIMONO LS2.0 concept



Info: Teodor Kyuchukov’s A’KIMONO LS2.0 concept builds upon the A’kimono Concept that was displayed in 2007. The concept follows the idea of “Automotive Lighting Sculpture” to create a body that remains fairly visible in the dark, making a car’s silhouette recognizable at night. Read more…

• Audi ASQ concept



Info: Audi ASQ is a futuristic concept for the year 2040. The design considers the worst case scenario effect of global warming; a time when sea levels have risen dramatically. Designed by Juyoung Kim, the ASQ concept moves over land as a normal vehicle, getting power from an electric motor in each of its spherical wheels, once the concept reaches water, it switches to an aquatic system and uses water jets for propulsion. Read more…

• Audi Icekraft concept



Info:Audi Icekraft concept from designer Niklas Palm is a high-speed ice-craft powered by the wind but controlled by the body. The concept, in part looks something like a boat mainly due to the sails it has, but that’s what captures the wind to propel the concept. Read more…

• Jochem Hinloopen’s 2 seater Audi



Info: Audi is something that fans go crazy about. And here is a two seater Audi for fast intercity commute. Conceived by Jochem Hinloopen, a Dutch Industrial Design Engineering student, this Audi is a commuter car that will take you to office or marketplace and back to home without being struck in traffic congestion. Read more…

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2011 Citroen DS

The return of the DS is one of the more anticipated events at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, where the manufacturer Citroën is planning a slew of DS cars, mainly to rival the Audi.
The release of the 2011 Citroen DS is in line with the company’s 90th anniversary celebration this month.

The DS brings back memories way back 1950 when the name was first used until the 1970’s. The DS3 is set to be unveiled by early 2010, roomier that the C4, it’s a mix of a sedan and a hatchback. Direct rivals in style and class are the Audi A3 and the Alfa Romeo 149. Then here comes the DS4, a bit bigger than the DS3, after which the launch of the DS5 set against luxury vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz E-class, BMW 5 Series and the A6/ A7 Audi.

This sets the stage for the company’s push to become a French luxury brand by utilizing its experience of 90 years of quality, excellence and innovation in the car manufacturing industry. And as the demand for smaller cars arises Citroën is poised to establish itself as “want” rather than “need” item, making it a must have accessory for the select few

ITB Luncurkan Kendaraan Hemat Energi

Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) meluncurkan kendaraan hemat energi hasil karya mahasiswanya yang akan diikutsertakan dalam Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) Asia, Juli 2010 di Sepang, Malaysia.

Uji coba tiga kendaraan hemat energi itu dilakukan di seputar Campus Center ITB, Jalan Gaseha Bandung, Senin.

Ketiga kendaraan itu dirancang dan dibangun oleh tiga mahasiswa ITB untuk menjawab tantangan kompetensi yakni menempuh jarak yang ditentukan dengan konsumsi bahan bakar mininal.

Tiga kendaraan itu diberi nama Cikal, Rajawali dan Heave-Exia. Dua dari ketiganya, yakni Heave-Exia dan Rajawali akan berlaga pada kategori Futuristic Protoype, sementara Cikal akan berlaga di kategori Urban Concept SEM Asia 2010 di Sepang, Malaysia.

Team Leader Tim Cikal, Teuku Naraski Zahari, mengatakan, mobil yang dirancangny adalah konsep mobil hemat bahan bakar, aerodinamis dan ringan dengan rangka utama dari alumunium dan bodi dari carbonfober.

"Kami membuat sebuah kendaraan dengan desain bergaya modern, sesuai dengan kehidupan perkotaan saat ini yang serba praktis tapi tetap detail, katanya.

Mobil karyanya ini memiliki panjang 2,5 meter, lebar 1,2 meter dan tinggi 1,2 meter serta menggunakan bahan bakar jenis bensin beroktan 95 (gasoline 95).

Menurutnya, jika mobil rancanganya itu keluar menjadi jawara di SEM Asia 2010, bukan tidak mungkin akan diproduksi massal.

"Kalau ada yang mau modalin, kenapa ngak di produksi sevara massal. Insya Allah niat itu ada kok," ujar Teuku Naraski, nmahasiswa jurusan Teknik Elekto ITB angkatan 2006.

Sementara itu, Tim Heave-Exia merancang kendaraan Futuristic Prototype dengan konsep kendaraan prototip 3 roda dengan satu penumpang.

Tim Leader Tim Heave-Exia, Elingselastri, mengatakan, kendaraan rancangannya itu didesain secara aerodinamis dan menggunakan struktur ringan serta berbahan bensin dengan oktan 95 (gasoline 95).

"Untuk mesinnya sendiri kita menggunakan mesin Kanzen 80 cc yang kita modifikasi dengan dimensi panjangnya 3 meter, lebar 0,8 meter dan tinggi 0,8 meter," ujar Elingselastri.

Sedangkan Tim Rajawali membuat kendaraan dengan menggunakan mesin 35 cc dan berbahan bakar bensin dengan oktan 95.

Tim Leader Tim Rajawali, Ananta Bagas R, mengatakan, bentuk kendaraan yang ia rancang terinspirasi dari bentuk tetesan air yang aerodinamis.

"Dimensinya memiliki panjang 2,7 meter, lebar 0,75 meter dan tinggi 0,75 meter dan struktur body kendaraanya full carbon fibre serta menggunakan satu transmisi gigi," kata Ananta.

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