smarSmart Brabus Electric Drive & ebike concept

Smart Brabus Electric Drive

In collaboration with Smart, German tuning company Brabus has announced the arrival of Smart Brabus Electric Drive and ebike concept

The latest reiteration of the fortwo ED features a range of upgrades including tridion safety cell and door mirror caps, a front spoiler, dark headlamp housings and a rear apron insert with double reflectors.Brabus have slightly increased the output of the magento-electric motor from 75 to 82hp with 100lb-ft of torque.

A new sports suspension lowers the vehicle by around 10mm, which sits on 16/17-inch Brabus Monoblock VII alloys.Inside, an assortment of upgrades include leather instrument panel and interior door trim, leather seas, stainless-steel sports pedals, Brabus handbrake handle and Brabus cockpit clock and rev counter.

As for the smart Brabus ebike concept, this features a 500 Watt electric motor and is capable of a 30mph top speed.Four power levels can be accessed via the throttle hand grip, with the fourth providing maximum pushing power.

Mirroring the fortwo ED, the ebike gets a blacked-out look, albeit with a matt finish. It also boasts a four-piston brake system on the front wheel, four-spoke carbon-fiber wheels, a carbon-fiber seatpost and green leather saddle and grips

A production version of the ebike and the electric drive will be available for purchase via smart centers in 12 countries by the end of the year.

Smart Brabus ebike concept

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2012 McLaren MP4-12C by Wheelsandmore

McLaren MP4-12C

The McLaren MP4-12C  , dubbed 'Toxique Evil,'  is the latest tuning kit from the makers of Ferrari 599 GTO, the popular Wheelsandmore.

The car runs a 3.8-liter V8 bi-turbo engine with optimized control electronics and added a handcrafted exhaust system with remote-able exhaust valves. As a result of which, its output increased from 600hp and 443lb-ft of torque to 666hp  and 472lb-ft of torque at present. However, the tuning experts are currently working on a turbo and intercooler upgrade inorder to increase the output to a staggering 800hp, one hell of tuning

The McLaren's steering and overall handling has been improved by lowering the supercar's PCC complex electronic hydraulic suspension system by 25mm. A Trim-Line-Design stripe styles the exterior running along the length of the car and it houses a new set of 20- and 21-inch ultralight-forged alloys wrapped in Continental Sport Contact 5P tires.

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Pininfarina Cambiano Concept

Pininfarina Cambiano Concept

The Pininfarina's Cambiano concept car is both a coupe and a sports sedan and has one large door and opted for a suicide door solution and also eliminated the center pillar to afford better entry and exit to all seating positions.

The sleek design of the exterior, which was inspired by Pininfarina's 1957 Lancia Florida II, is matched by a minimalistic interior with seating for four, while other highlights include the glass roof and wood trimmed floors.

The GT model measures a little over five meters in length (196.9-in.) and 2 meters in width (78.7-in.), while it tips the scales at 1,700kg (3,748 pounds). It is a range extended electric vehicle with power coming from four 60kw (80hp) electric motors, one for each wheel. A diesel turbine engine located up front works like a generator to recharge the batteries.

According to Pininfarina, the Cambiano accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds and can reach a top speed of 275km/h (186mph). It's batteries offer a driving range in excess of 200km.

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BMW 6 Series CLR 600 GT by Lumma Design

BMW 6 Series CLR 600 GT

Lumma Design unveiled a new tuning kit for the BMW 6 Series Convertible, a package called “CLR 600 GT” which is scheduled to arrive at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

At the exterior, the CLR 600 GT sports a new pair of LED daytime running lights, new front and rear aprons, rocker panels and also a rear diffuser. Lumma Design offers a new set of 20-inch alloy wheels along with new trims and leather upholstery at the interior.

Under the hood is a revised version of the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine which powers the BMW 650i and generates an output of 490 horsepower and 720 Nm of torque.

 Full specification list will be released at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Hybrid XSeed concept vehicle

Hybrid XSeed concept vehicle

Hybrid XSeed concept vehicle designed by Marcos Beltrao is an electric buggy operated with gas, ethanol and an electric motor.
According to Marcos, the XSeed will feature a 1600cc four-cylinder engine under the hood, electric thrusters on each wheel, will be made out of carbon nanotubes and will feature a an engine fashioned with ceramic compound which is lighter than its aluminum and requires no lubrication. The car's expected to run from 0mph to 60mph in just 4.5 seconds peaking 225 horsepower when both engines (gas and electric) are in use.

Its 22” rims are crafted with Magnesium alloy , with each wheel fitted with independent suspension and its exterior styled with carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

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Mithos Electromagnetic Concept Vehicle- Future Sports Car

Mithos Electromagnetic Concept Vehicle

The Mithos Electromagnetic Vehicle (EV)  is a glimpse of sports cars in the distant future designed and created by Portuguese designer Tiago Miguel Inácio,  who was inspired by Tim Burton’s Batmobile, as well as a variety of unspecified contemporary prototype supercars.

It Is powered by a 1.5 megawatt electric motor – or 2,011hp with a crash resistant body  created from an undiscovered composite called H-Fiber. The Mithos aslo features a Terrain Scanning System (TSS) which adapts the car’s suspension and traction settings depending on the road ahead.

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BMW Tandem by Simone Madella

BMW Tandem by Simone Madella

Simone Madella’s BMW Tandem is the latest in a trend of concept autos that take inspiration from motorcycles, mixing some of the advantages of both to create a futuristic, adrenaline pumping, and unique vehicle. The Tandem is powered by the same 193 HP engine found in the BMW S1000rr motorcycle. The moto-inspiration can also be seen in its sporty yet light exterior styling and, of course, the tandem seating in the cockpit.

Designer: Simone Madella

(Via Yanko Design)

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Opel Experimental Vehicle

Opel Experimental Vehicle

Designer: KISKA in cooperation with Opel

This futuristic EV is Opel’s premier aim at delivering electric mobility that’s affordable for everyone. The Rak e is made entirely of recyclable, synthetic material and weighs only a third the weight of a modern car. The Rak E offers zero-emission driving and can travel 61 miles on a single 3 hour charge. The “inside-out” design approach dictated the unique form which features exposed rear wheels and a fighter plane-like cockpit fit with information displays and infotainment.

Source: Yanko Design

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Students Design an All-Electric Lincoln Continental for 2025

 All-Electric Lincoln Continental

At the 2012 Detroit Auto , Lincoln put on display the MKZ Concept to preview both the looks of its soon to be launched mid-size sedan as well the brand's new styling direction.

But FoMoCo isn't the only one to present a design concept for a future Lincoln as the Lawrence Tech University had its own proposal in the form of a quarter-scale model for a pure-electric Continental for 2025.

The study for a luxury sedan model is the work of Lawrence Tech students Colin Bonathan and Jeeho Cha and it was endorsed by the Ford Motor Company.

It all started in the summer of 2011 when Bonathan and Cha came up with plans for a Lincoln concept as part of their undergraduate degree program in transportation design. The university said that Ford officials liked the concept so much that they commissioned the quarter-scale model for display at the Detroit event.

Bonathan, who was responsible for the exterior design, says that he began by choosing the desired wheelbase length and then placed the occupants, the electrical system and other components in the Continental study before finalizing the design.

His partner Cha created the interior of the Lincoln concept model. It was his first take on designing the cabin of an automobile. "I like doing interiors more now. It’s not just one form, but several forms that have to be designed in a cohesive way. There are more problems to solve,” said Cha.

Photo Credits: Colin Bonathan via Lawrence Tech

Story Source: Carscoop

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The French Connection designed for Moto GP1 star, Randy De Puniet.

The French Connection  by Deus Customs

 Deus Customs, a bike tuning company based in Australia recently built and designed the French Connection, for Moto GP1 star, Randy De Puniet.
For this bike, De Puniet wanted something that could pass as a middleweight, 2-up, twin-type that is versatile enough to hit the city streets while having enough durability to last during those out-of-town trips. Deus painted the Kawasaki W650-based French Connection bike with an orange, white, and black paint finish. The tuning firm also dressed up the rims and hubs in a black satin film while fitting in a vintage style headlight that supports the tachometer.
Deus also tweaked the bike’s performance set-up, working around its 649cc engine and putting new K&N filters and a custom 2-into-2 system. The company also modified the forks before dressing up the front and rear guards in a pair of Firestone tires.

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BAC Mono Single Seat Race Car

BAC Mono

Price: $130,000

Sector111 LLC, a California based company that specializes in aftermarket performance parts and service for the Lotus Elise and Exige and the Ariel Atom, has been named the exclusive U.S. importer of the Limited edition BAC Mono single-seater race car

The BAC Mono is a brutal single-seater race car designed to bring formula racing levels of handling and performance to the street and is powered by a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 2.3-liter Cosworth engine pushing out 280-horsepower to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential transmission and a limited-slip differential. The single-seater model weighs in at just 540 kg (1,190 lbs)courtesy of its carbon-fiber body and the minimalistic engineering approach.  The Mono’s power to weight ratio stands at 520 hp/tonne

According to the British company, the Mono passes the 0 to 60mph [96km/h] yardstick just 2.8 seconds after takeoff, and the 100 mph (160km/h) mark after 6.7 seconds, while its top speed is 170 mph (274 km/h).

The car’s aerodynamics were optimized in partnership with the Stuttgart University and all of the mechanical components come from established motorsport companies.
The Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) said it will build 50 to 100 cars a year,  and only just  just 12 units will be offered in U.S.

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[Source: BAC Mono]

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Inden Design

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Inden Design

The German aftermarket specialists at Inden Design have recently presented their latest creation, based on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Upon the completion of their project, its light weight and powerful engine spurred Joachim Indin and his team to dub their creation "The Flyer."

One of the hottest sports cars ever made by either Mercedes-Benz or its AMG performance division, the SLS model, has just become even hotter with upgraded total power of 623hp courtesy of its 6.2 liter V8 engine  and its new sports exhaust system complete with catalytic converters and manifolds

The  flyer  have been fitted with new wheels, 10.5×20 inch, wrapped in 265/30 tires on the front, and 295/30 on the rear.

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