BMW 507 cutout drawing.
This looks very R8-ish, with more curves and Porsche-ness. I’m not sure what to really think of it. I’m not a fan of hybrids, although I understand they will be enhancing market share in the imminent future. If they made this car with a petrol engine, i’d be far more likely to plop it down as my wallpaper. Still pretty cool though, and somewhat of a diversion for Porsche designing.
Make sure you watch the 2 minute promo video at the bottom of the post:
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Not sure where this photo originates from, but it was taken this week in IEDEI’s hometown of NYC! Fantastic. Lamborghini Murcielago.
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Two of my favourite and MOST beautiful BMWs, together. Striking, really….
BMW 507 & BMW Z8
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Amidst the soap opera of what has become SAAB, The SAAB-Spyker deal seems to be building confidence in its conclusion. The latest positive sign seems to be that after over a year of US market dormancy, the SAAB 9-3X has been added to US dealer order lists! It will be months til customers get their orders filled, and maybe this is a way for the company to gauge interest in products after all the hooplah….but it seems that the 9-3X would nicely fill the gap that the Audi Allroad’s absence in the US market has created; an upscale, european wagon with AWD.
To all those people who have been rooting for SAAB to be rescued, this is your time to walk the walk and place your order for a pretty cool AWD wagon. Good decision SAAB, now back up all this talk with some kick ass new products, and success will be yours!!
more info:
http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/02/03/saab-9-3x-now-available-to-order-in-the-united-states
Fantastic new book written by Bruce Taylor outlines the story, development, and information behind the Alfa Romeo Montreal. One of my all-time favourite cars, this book looks outstanding! Will have to pick up a copy when my wallet fills up again.
You can preview most of the book on Google Books:
http://books.google.com/books?id=HXYDDbKMJhYC&dq=%22alfa+romeo+montreal%22+%22the+dream+car+that+came+true%22&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=lH81HWgZ-F&sig=HFmA-fiDpSwdtteWiwQTtSeGL84&hl=en&ei=4Mn8Sr-9GtO6ngeKmdyPCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CBMQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=&f=false
convinced? wanna pre-order a copy at Amazon.com
the EPIC SAAB Aero X concept from a couple of years ago. Let’s just hope Koeniggsegg really brings this sort of enthusiasm back into the fold!
From the Futurist art movement of Italy, early 1900s. Superb. Futurism is my favourite art movements, full of amazing post-cubism modernity, but with a whole lotta attitude, and emphasis on the motorcar.
Singer Vehicle Design take older 911s from 1969 to 1989 and refresh them into something completely unique and amazing. This is a complete ‘refresh’ process which targets the appearance of those early 911 RSRs and Carrera RS from the late 60s/early 70s. In actuality, i gotta say that the Singer 911 almost looks better than those originals.
according to them:
“The Singer 911 is no mere imitation, clone or retro-hot rod, but a re-interpretation and rebirth of theearly performance-focused 911’s. The new vehicle is the result of a fusion between the purity of the original 911 and modern materials, design, and updated technologies, and aftermarket experience into a unique sports car that recaptures the essence of the early 911’s golden age. The Singer 911 capitalizes on the 40 years of solutions and enhancements that have resulted from the racing aftermarket’s embracing the original 911. Borrowing the best elements from the air/oil cooled 911’s long production span such as the “chic” of the long hood pre-’74 race specials, and the engineering durability of the later cars from the 80’s and 90’s, Singer Vehicle Design capitalizes on the vast know how and evolutionary advances the original 911 has enjoyed. The experience offered by the new Singer 911 is a passionate celebration of the history making, iconic 911, and creates an enhanced sportscar that honors the original 911’s soul.”
some more photos and a LINK to more info:
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So if you look at the pictures of the new Audi E-Tron concept, the car looks MUCH smaller than an R8. It’s been described by some media as ‘wider and shorter than a Boxster”. So is this the much rumoured debut of the Audi R4?
IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS!
Photos: Left Lane News
Comedian Peter Sellers and his Ferrari 275 GTB. Apparently, Sellers had an obsession with cars…which makes him even more of a legend.