Showing posts with label brilliant concepts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brilliant concepts. Show all posts
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
Lexus LF-A .......... 2
LEXUS LF-A
The Lexus LFA is a 2-seat exotic sports coupe produced by Lexus as a concept car, It is the second model in the F marque line of performance vehicles from Lexus, following the IS F. Three concept versions have been shown, each debuting at the North American International Auto Show with the LF-A designation as part of the LF Series concept line. The first LF-A concept premiered in 2005, followed in 2007 by a second LF-A with a more completely furnished interior and exterior. The third version of the LF-A, a roadster model, premiered in 2008. The production model, trademarked LFA, was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009. The production Lexus LFA features a new V10 engine and a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) body. CFRP materials account for 65 percent of the LFA's body composition by mass.
Class: Sports car
Body style: 2-door coup, 2-door roadster
Layout: Front-mid-engine, rear-mid-transaxle, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 4.8 L 1LR-GUE V10
Transmission: 6-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox
Wheelbase: 102.6 in
Length: 177.4 in
Width: 74.6 in
Height: 48 in
Curb weight: 1,480–1,580 kg
Friday, August 19, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Dodge Tomahawk
If anything you can call insane, this is it. The Dodge Tomahawk is a concept vehicle which was produced by Dodge. At the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, Dodge unveiled a vehicle with a futuristic and unusual design, featuring the 500 hp (373 kW) 8.3 L V10 SRT10 engine from the Dodge Viper. The vehicle has two front wheels and two rear wheels. Hand-built examples of the Tomahawk were offered for sale through the Neiman Marcus catalog at a price of US$ 555,000, and up to nine of them might have sold.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Dodge
Class: concept vehicle
Engine: 8.3 L
Power: 500 horsepower (370 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Transmission: 2-speed manual
Suspension: Front: Horizontal double fork.
Brakes: Front - 16 piston disc, Rear - 8 piston disc
Tires: Front (2) - 20x4 Size, Rear (2) - 20x5 Size
Wheelbase: 76 inches
Dimensions: L 102 inches, W 27.7 inches, H 36.9 inches
Seat height: 29 inches
Weight: 680 kg
Fuel capacity: 12.3 L
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Cars of the Future
2011 sees the automobile industry celebrate 125 years of the car. What better time to take a look at how some major manufacturers think the car of the future might perform?
For BMW, connectivity is key in their new conceptual designs. They were the first manufacturer to offer on-board internet access, iPod integration and ultrasound-based parking sensors. Now, BMW are promoting the capability to send information from your computer directly to your car. The car will also receive real-time traffic updates and allow the driver to contact the BMW call centre for assistance, information and to report accidents or emergencies. The car automatically transmits its exact location to the call centre at the time of making contact. BMW claim these features will 'revolutionise driving in terms of comfort, infotainment and safety'.
Renault's latest offering, the Captur is a new sports crossover concept loaded new features and materials as yet unfamiliar to today's car owners. The Renault Captur Concept has an advanced 4 wheel drive system. This system monitors wheel grip and deploys power accordingly via its mechanical locking differential. The Captur is powered by a 1.6 litre, twin turbocharged diesel engine that produces an impressive 160bhp. It also has a removable top and futuristic interior. Whilst usually only seating two people, the Captur has two extra seats hidden away in the sides of the vehicle. The other new technology is a front-facing camera for broadcasting images onto the screen located on the dash. With the possibility that this could be linked to some type of safety system, could this be a method for making driving safer? If the car was able to sense what was on the road ahead, this could potentially lead to evasive action, thus reducing accidents. Were such a system to become commonplace, this would no doubt also have an impact upon insurance premiums, especially with regard to car insurance for young drivers.
Nissan has decided to reveal its new Esflow car in 2011. This is a new electric concept car powered by two electric motors. These in turn are powered by its on-board lithium-ion batteries. The Esflow can go from 0 to 60mph in a staggering 5 seconds. With a range of 150 miles on a single charge, the Esflow sounds far more interesting than most electric cars. With these vehicles getting ever faster, the once sluggish battery car no longer represents a cheap option when searching for cheap car insurance for young drivers.
Sabino Leerentveld's latest creation, the Lamborghini PML-F, is certainly not an option for youngsters wanting cheap car insurance for young drivers. This concept car looks like a cross between an F1 car and an LMP1 racer. A veritable two-seater monster, the PML-F sports an enormous back wing, elongated front end and a very F1-inspired nose. The 3 litre V12 engine delivers a breathtaking 1,200 horsepower. With a kerb weight of just 700 kilos, the racing styling of this vehicle isn't entirely misleading!
Hopefully, the mainstream cars of the future will have some of the features of these recent concept cars. Here's to the next 125 years!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Innovative Gadgets: Water Powered Digital Alarm Clock
The Water Powered Digital Alarm Clock runs entirely on water- no batteries needed. Just change out the water every few weeks to keep the magic going.
It works by some sort of chemical reaction between water and metal. Or it’s a witch. Either way it looks really cool and you could put a little food coloring in there for a sweet effect. Plus it runs on freakin’ water! Like your local AM radio station, it gives you the time and temperature. The clock retains it’s memory for 2 minutes while you change the water.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Innovative Gadgets: Foldup Keyboard
The designers of this keyboard concept have claimed the design is for you to bring your own keyboard along to avoid infections when using other computers. While that’s a noble pursuit (and possibly overkill- just bring a wipe to swipe down the keyboard instead), the result is a great conceptual design for a keyboard that folds up like a fan. Unlike say a silicon roll-up keyboard, this one maintains the rigidity you’re used to for typing. Good idea.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Innovative Gadgets: "Light Emitting Wallpapers"
If you're looking for a way to both decorate your walls as well as add some nice ambient lighting to your home, this light emitting wallpaper might just solve both of your problems.
When off, the wallpaper, created by Dutch designer Jonas Samson, looks just like any other plain old wallpaper. Nothing too exciting. But when flipped on, it turns into an active 2D light, turning your wall into a work of art and giving you an additional light source. Isn't it simply cool............
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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