Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Panamericana

The Gullwing-America team lead by Chief Engineer Arturo Alonso has started work on an exterior styling package for the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in an effort to make it look more retro and closer to that of the legendary Gullwing 300 SL.

As you can see from the stunning renderings, the clean grille, the ribs on the bonnet and fenders and other details that made the original Gullwing a collector's item are featured in the conversion kit - dubbed "Panamericana" - and consists of seven body parts made from a hybrid of aluminium and carbon fibre, two side vents, a set of chrome details including a grille frame, new oval dual xenon headlights, a staggered set of GWA wheels (19-inches at the front; 20-inches at the rear), a sports exhaust system plus other bits and pieces.

Alcantara centre-piece insert for the seats with special contrast stitching to resemble the plaid design of the past and a set of illuminated brushed aluminium door sills that light up with the engraved Panamericana logo as you open the doors are the only optional upgrades for the stunning interior.

The Bugatti Veyron Diamond Edition

The Bugatti Veyron Diamond Edition, 1:18 scale of the real car, is undoubtedly the world's most expensive model car. The attention to detail while designing and creating this model is most definitely commendable. The engine and all parts are modeled to perfection and the hood and steering are functional. The bespoke creation comes accompanied with a certification of authenticity, glass house, aluminum case as well as a photo documentation of the manufacturing process.
Despite being the size of a toy, Bugatti Veyron Diamond Edition costs twice as much as the real Veyron. An exclusive creation, this model is limited to just 3 examples only.

Porsche 918 Spyder

The 918  Spyder is one of three hybrid models Porsche presented at the Geneva Auto Show in March, The car is powered by a V8 engine capable to deliver 500 hp but also by two electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle with an overall mechanical output of 218 horsepower. This means that the car delivers a total output of over 700 hp which can push the car from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds and a top speed limited electronically to 198 mph.
Although the power output of the Porsche 918 Spyder is enough to start a nuclear power plant, its CO2 emissions are low enough for it to be driven by the Green Peace. It sends out in the atmosphere just 70 g/km.

The Koenigsegg Solar-Electric Quant Concept

The Koenigsegg Solar-Electric Quant Concept Car looks like a toy car.
This is an innovative concept that takes energy from the sun. This solar-electric car amazed spectators at the Geneva Motor Show and earned bragging rights to Swedish car manufacturer NLV Solar and Koenigsegg.
With a charging time of less than 20 minutes which is good for 300 miles, the Koenigsegg Solar-Electric Quant Concept Car is indeed a car to watch out for when it if it makes it to production stage. Thanks to fool's gold or pyrite, this novelty of a car takes advantage of the tremendous photovoltaic properties that can revolutionize solar technology and the car industry.
NLV is a leader in pyrite technology and it has managed to prove this leadership to the world with the Koenigsegg Solar-Electric Quant Concept Car. It has assured car enthusiasts about the high efficiency of their Pyradian solar cells which will turn the Quant into a massive moving solar panel.
It seems this concept will soon become a reality because prototypes are already being made to scale up and in preparation for production. But even if it sees production will the Koenigsegg Solar-Electric Quant Concept Car gather enough interest for the market to gobble it up as a practical auto?