Concours d'Elegance, originally uploaded by babblingdweeb.
Concours d'Elegance
Chrysler concept car.
This concept car of Chrysler's looks remarkably like the Morgan Aero.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Concours d'Elegance
1958 Plymouth Tornado (rear)
1958 Plymouth Tornado (rear), originally uploaded by dewane.
Concept car from 1958, featured in Feb. 1964 issue of Car Craft. On the auction block in Atlanta, Nov. 11, 2006.
Rolls Royce 101EX Concept Car
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 196, originally uploaded by swisskiltbear.
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 196
Rolls Royce 101EX Concept Car @ Geneva Auto Show 2006
Mazda Concept Car
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 185, originally uploaded by swisskiltbear.
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 185
Mazda Concept Car @ Geneva Auto Show 2006
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 122
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 122, originally uploaded by swisskiltbear.
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 122
Renault Altica Concept Car @ Geneva Auto Show 2006
Chysler Inperial Concept
Chysler Inperial Concept, originally uploaded by dethtrip99.
Chysler Inperial Concept
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 040
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 040, originally uploaded by swisskiltbear.
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 040
new concept car
Salon d'Auto 2005
Salon d'Auto 2005, originally uploaded by Monique Hofland.
Salon d'Auto 2005
Concept car at the Auto Salon, Geneva, Switzerland
Photo taken on 8 March 2005
Peugeot Proxima (1987)
Peugeot Proxima (1987), originally uploaded by tiexano.
Peugeot Proxima (1987)
Cycling through Berlin, I found a Peugeot dealer near Brandenburger Tor doing an exhibition of old and new concept cars.
There was even french security around.
Very nice!
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 159
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 159, originally uploaded by swisskiltbear.
76th Geneva Motor Show 2006 159
Daihatsu UFE-III Concept Car @ Geneva Auto Show 2006
nice concept car..
Peugeot concept car 20Cup - 3
Peugeot concept car 20Cup - 3, originally uploaded by Fine Cars.
Peugeot concept car 20Cup - 3
Peugeot concept car 20Cup - preview for the IAA 2005 in Frankfurt
wild one... wow...
Peugeot concept car 20Cup - 2
Peugeot concept car 20Cup - 2, originally uploaded by Fine Cars.
Peugeot concept car 20Cup - 2
Peugeot concept car 20Cup - preview for the IAA 2005 in Frankfurt
Monday, April 2, 2007
Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster front
Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster front, originally uploaded by iPhotograph.
Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster front
Probably the most beautiful car in the new Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart.
Mercedes-Benz F 400 Carving (concept car, 2001)
Mercedes-Benz F 400 Carving (concept car, 2001), originally uploaded by iPhotograph.
Mercedes-Benz F 400 Carving (concept car, 2001)
The car was used to test new dynamic handling control systems. The outer wheels tilt at an angle of up to 20 degrees when cornering - hence the reference to the carver skies.
Mercedes-Benz F 400 Carving (concept car, 2001)
Mercedes-Benz F 400 Carving (concept car, 2001), originally uploaded by iPhotograph.
Mercedes-Benz F 400 Carving (concept car, 2001)
The car was used to test new dynamic handling control systems. The outer wheels tilt at an angle of up to 20 degrees when cornering - hence the reference to the carver skies.
In the back, you can see the Mercedes-Benz C111 from 1970. It has a Wankel-engine (i.e. a rotary piston), gullwings and a plastic bodywork.
2006 Pagani Zonda Roadster F
2006 Pagani Zonda Roadster F, originally uploaded by uberschnapp.
2006 Pagani Zonda Roadster F
nice car
Jaguar D-Type 1955
Jaguar D-Type 1955, originally uploaded by uberschnapp.
Jaguar D-Type 1955
cute car light...
Audi R10 (2006)
Audi R10 (2006), originally uploaded by uberschnapp.
Audi R10 (2006)
The first Deisel powered car to win Le Mans. 5.5 Litre V12 turbodiesel
the first diesel car ever to win Le Mans. It took over from the five times winner rail injected petrol engined R8 that won last year. The only other car to win Le Mans since 2000 was a Bentley in 2003 that used the same Audi TFSI engine.
Ferrari 250GTO
Ferrari 250GTO, originally uploaded by uberschnapp.
Ferrari 250GTO
David Guimarães says:
250 GTO (62), 250 GT SWB, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2, DB4 GT Zagato and E-type lightweight low drag coupe are my all time favourite GT's.
One day i must go to Goodwood... :)
Scuderia Ferrari
Scuderia Ferrari, originally uploaded by uberschnapp.
Scuderia Ferrari
real racing car..... wow
Ferrari 450GT
Ferrari 450GT, originally uploaded by uberschnapp.
Ferrari 450GT
A joint effort between Ferrari, Pininfarina and aluminium chassis specialist Alcoa "Ferrari: New Concepts of the Myth" is a design competition for young designers to think what the Ferraris of tomorrow will look like. Students from design schools in Japan, USA, UK, and Italy have produced these designs and these are some of the twenty winners selected by a panel that included Luca di Montezemolo, Jean Todt, Amedeo Felisa, Donato Coco, Massimo Fumarola, and Sergio Pininfarina that will go through to the next round.
It's a VW! - $1,440,800 price
It's a VW! The Bugatti Veyron 16-4 has a $1,440,800 price tag. I'll take two, please!, originally uploaded by guano.
It's a VW! The Bugatti Veyron 16-4 has a $1,440,800 price tag. I'll take two, please!
Final numbers
Vehicle type: mid-engine, all-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe
Base Price: € 1,127,210 (£757 359, $1,440,800)
Engine type: quad-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 64-valve W-16, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 7993 cm³ (488.8 in³)
Performance ratings :
* Zero to 60 mph (97 km/h): 2.5 s
* Zero to 100 mph (161 km/h): 5.4 s
* Zero to 150 mph (241 km/h): 9.3 s
* Zero to 200 mph (322 km/h): 20.2 s
* Zero to 250 mph (402 km/h): 55 s
* Zero to 100 km/h: 2.5 s
* Zero to 200 km/h: 7.3 s
* Zero to 300 km/h: 16.7 s
* Zero to 400 km/h: 55 s
Top speed (Electronically Limited): 253 mph (407.5 km/h)
Theoretical Top Speed: 257 mph (414 km/h)
Fuel economy:
* EPA city driving: 8 mpg U.S. (30 L/100 km)
* EPA highway driving: 15 mpg U.S. (16 L/100 km)
* Steady 253 mph (407.5 km/h): 2.1 mpg U.S. (115 L/100 km)
Reviews
After the car had reached production, Murray went on to write an article for another UK auto magazine, Top Gear, retracting a lot of his past criticism of the car.
"One really good thing, and I simply never expected this, is that it does change direction. It hardly feels its weight. Driving it on a circuit I expected a sack of cement, but you can really throw it at tight chicanes."
He also declared in the article that: "The braking is phenomenal," "The primary ride and body control are good too" and "It's a huge achievement."
The trend of backtracking on negative comments about the Veyron continued when prominent UK car show host Jeremy Clarkson declared on Top Gear that it was "The best car ever made" after initially saying it was ridiculous and would never exist. He would later extend this by saying he would spend the night with British reality TV star Jade Goody to get his hands on one.
The Veyron was then proclaimed the Top Gear Magazine Car of the Year along with the Toyota Aygo and its Peugeot and Citroën clones.
The Veyron was also declared the Grand Award winner for the Autotech category of 2006 by Popular Science magazine.
the new audi concept
the new audi concept, originally uploaded by sul6aan.
the new audi concept
this is the new audi concept, tell me what u guys think of it!!
nice audi car.... i want to buy it.
Bertone Lotus concept
Bertone Lotus concept, originally uploaded by ilayda.
Bertone Lotus concept
wonderful car... wow... Best Concept car
Volkswagen GX3 concept car
Volkswagen GX3 concept car, originally uploaded by idalingi.
The world premiere of the GX3 at the LA Auto Show
Pure affordable performance: Crossover between sports car and motorcycle
It only takes 5.7 seconds to go from 0-62.5 mph (100 km/h) and the fuel consumption in the city is estimated to be 46 mpg (5.2 l/100 km)
GX3 was conceived for the U.S. by the Moonraker team and VW’s Design Center in California
Three wheels, two seats, and off you go in the carpool lane
Wolfsburg / Los Angeles, 4 January 2006. In a world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen presents the GX3 – a completely new type of motorcycle. The GX3 was conceived by the Moonraker team and VW’s Design Center in California, exclusively with the U.S. in mind, to bring an exciting idea to a fully functioning concept. With its three wheels and unique design, this Volkswagen opens up a new driving dimension.
What if you could carve up the back roads and cruise solo in the carpool lane?
A motorcycle with VW features: Light, fast, and environmentally friendly, the GX3 shows that conceptually it is much closer to a motorcycle than to a classic type automobile. This two-seater Volkswagen is one of a kind - bold, young, and affordable. It opens a new driving dimension, turns even the daily commute to work into a small trip to freedom, allows you to cruise in the carpool lane, even if you’re driving solo (the GX3 is a motorcycle, after all!) and with its keen handling it opens up completely new horizons for recreational driving.
What if performance were affordable?
Amazing dynamics for less than $ 17,000: The GX3 will be driven by a VW 1.6 liter engine. The four-cylinder delivers 92 kW / 125 hp. So far, so good. However, the GX3 is a pure driving machine, a motorcycle with two seats positioned side-by-side. And that’s why you can find 125 hp and 112.5 ft-lbs (152 Nm) in a mere 1,257 lbs (570 kg) Volkswagen. This results in a power-to-weight ratio of 10 lbs/hp (4.56 kg/PS). In just 5.7 seconds, the GX3 can reach a speed of 62.5 mph (100 km/h) and the possible lateral acceleration reaches 1.25g – values typical of sheer performance cars but delivered from a vehicle under the $17,000 price range. No comparable sports machine in the world, however, can come even close to the low fuel consumption of the GX3: 46 mpg (5.2 l/100 km). Fact is: a production counterpart of the GX3, could be on the market very soon. It all depends on the American driver’s feedback.
Tradition of the exceptional: Conceptually and visually the Volkswagen GX3 differs from anything currently on the roads in the U.S. And that’s a tradition at Volkswagen. It was with exceptional and unique products – today all of them legends – that Volkswagen propelled itself to the top in the USA during the 50’s and 60’s. Whether the Beetle, the Thing (Type 181), or the Microbus, all were the cult cars of their time and still are. In 2006, with the GX3, Volkswagen once again presents something totally unexpected and exceptional, a VW in every sense. VW - Being different.
Moonraker: The GX3 was designed in close collaboration between VW’s Design Center California (DCC) and an international, cross-functional group of young engineers, designers, manufacturing and marketing experts, also based in California. The team started its work in the US in early 2005. The job: To convert the wishes, dreams and needs of American drivers into mobility. The goal: highest possible customer satisfaction. Background: In addition to the models developed in Germany and sold in the US, in the future Volkswagen will be building more models catering especially to the needs and requirements of U.S. customers. One of the most dramatic and tangible early results: the GX3. Responsible for the design of the new Volkswagen is the Volkswagen Design Studio in Santa Monica. The team there will be working in the future in close cooperation with the product strategy staffs in the U.S. The GX3 offers a look into the exciting and comprehensive spectrum of totally new motor vehicles which are currently being conceptualized by Volkswagen of America for the US market.
What if authenticity had a radical edge?
Design dynamics: The focus for Volkswagen’s design team in California was to create a quintessential and pure driving machine. Inspired by the minimalist design language often expressed in contemporary GP motorcycles and F1 race cars, the GX3 has a true feeling of authenticity. These influences are seen throughout the exterior with an exposed single sided swing arm, aggressive central exhaust, open front wheels and stealthy matte finishes. The progressive dynamic on the GX3 is emphasized with a strong graphic dividing the body as it wraps up to the aggressive forward leaning roll hoops. Anodized gold and black suspension components and LED lighting are further examples of track inspired designs.
The GX3 interior is all about business with nothing to distract from the absolute driving experience. The driver’s cockpit is equipped with five point racing harnesses; “moto” style instruments and a GTI inspired stainless shifter. Most distinctly, the rear boasts a massive single 18”x12” back wheel dressed with a 315 rubber. The front end proudly displays a bold V graphic consistent with Volkswagen’s vehicle lineup, most notably the GTI. The GX3 in no way denies that it is a motorcycle, but rather plays it up as a unique design advantage.
Space-Frame: The basic structure of this driving machine is formed by a high-density, warp-resistant, steel construction space frame. The paneling of the interior and exterior parts of the space frame is made of high density fiberglass. A 2.83 tf3 (80 liters) trunk is located behind the seats.
What if driving was redefined?
Advanced chassis: The 215/45 R17x8J front wheels are controlled by a double lateral steering axle. While the front axle resembles the layout of an automobile, the rear axle shows more parallels to a motorcycle. The right side of the vehicle also makes use of a monoswing arm. The engine’s power is delivered via 6-speed transmission and chain drive to the rear wheel, which has a tire size of 315/30 R18x12J – a new super bike dimension. And that suits the GX3. A Volkswagen that breaks away from the conventions and that redefines driving fun and freedom of mobility. Drivers wanted. Seriously!
lamborghini murcielago
lamborghini murcielago, originally uploaded by khamlonphotos.
lamborghini murcielago
lamborghini
nice shot... wow... lamborghini....super car
individual phuture
individual phuture, originally uploaded by schizoo23 [baka].
individual phuture
icyjumbo says:
Stairs? Car? Is there a connection?
peopleinpixels says:
the funny think about this pic is that it is uninteresting at first glance,
but later it looks like a kind of robot pet (i know what it is)
and it looks like waiting for someone.
Peugeot Hoggar
Mount... what?, originally uploaded by van heland.
Peugeot Hoggar
shot @ motor show Geneva, 2003
Mount... what?
great car.... i want this car
Saab Aero X
Saab Aero X, originally uploaded by van heland.
Saab Aero X
shot @ motor show Geneva, 2006
Firesign says:
wow, that looks more like a chrysler concept car than a saab.
Toyota CS&S
Toyota CS&S, originally uploaded by van heland.
Toyota CS&S
shot @ IAA Frankfurt, 2003
Toyota Cool car
Saab Aero X
Saab Aero X, originally uploaded by van heland.
Saab Aero X
shot @ motor show Geneva, 2006
Comments
Firesign says:
wow, that looks more like a chrysler concept car than a saab.
Too Tall Val says:
So true, lol. Nice shot.
2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, originally uploaded by SQUAREROOT.
2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
In less than three years, the Gallardo has become among the best-selling Lambos ever. The company showed a dazzling Spyder concept at Geneva last year, and the production version made its first world appearance at Frankfurt last September. Los Angeles represents its North American debut. Modified so significantly that it’s considered an all-new model by Lamborghini, the Gallardo Spyder has several key structural differences from the coupe, including A-pillar and side sill reinforcement, in order to shore up torsional rigidity and stand up to rollovers. The Spyder is further guarded by an automatic rollover safety system, with protective pop-up bars that are integrated with the airbag system. The top mechanism can tuck the roof away in 20 seconds. The top folds up, essentially, on top of the engine and is covered by a carbon-fiber hood. The process automatically raises/lowers the rear glass as the cloth top goes through its motions. The mid-mounted V-10 has been enhanced to produce 512 horsepower in US trim, and the six-speed autoclutch manual gearbox carries revised gear-ratio spacing for even better acceleration (as if that was an issue…). It’ll be on sale shortly, and cost around $200,000.
Source: Motor Trend
Toyota F1
Toyota F1, originally uploaded by null photography.
Toyota F1
Toyota's Formula 1 Car
Grand Prix Pix (Nat Lockwood) says:
Amazing photo, shows the colours great!
Andrizes says:
Nice car. I've touched it at SIAB - International Auto Saloon in Bucharest :-)
Z4 Coupe
Z4 Coupe, originally uploaded by null photography.
Z4 Coupe
looks alot better than the M roadster coupe
Animekiksazz says:
Ah, I like your picture of this better than mine. Yours makes it look much more mean than mine. Good stuff!
diegocentrico says:
Z4... a dream car!
Wonderful car... and wonderful pic! ;)
Peugeot VrooMster
Peugeot VrooMster, originally uploaded by fuguito.
Peugeot VrooMster
Peugeot VrooMster, a concept car.
Leley says:
The color is greta.
The angule that you took this one is super cooll too.
Well done....
NYCArthur says:
oh man!! spectacular shot of a spectacular concept.
Ferrari F Zero
Ferrari F Zero, originally uploaded by uberschnapp.
Ferrari F Zero
A joint effort between Ferrari, Pininfarina and aluminium chassis specialist Alcoa "Ferrari: New Concepts of the Myth" is a design competition for young designers to think what the Ferraris of tomorrow will look like. Students from design schools in Japan, USA, UK, and Italy have produced these designs and these are some of the twenty winners selected by a panel that included Luca di Montezemolo, Jean Todt, Amedeo Felisa, Donato Coco, Massimo Fumarola, and Sergio Pininfarina that will go through to the next round.
www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/ferrari/04/new_concepts_myt... says
A selection of top level international publications ran an additional contest for readers to express their personal choice on each model, collectively reaching over 120,000 votes and appointing "Ferrari F Zero," a project by Jean-Michel Raad (France), Shen Jiang (China) and Leon Dang (China) of Coventry University - School of Art & Design, as the most voted one, with over 10 pct of preferences.
Toyota Alessandro Volta
Toyota Alessandro Volta, originally uploaded by ilayda.
Toyota Alessandro Volta
tracer.ca says:
This car was supposed to have independant hybrid drive. An electric motor at each axle to assist in stability control and acceleration. Powered by a v6.
Still just a pipe dream though.
Good photo btw.
Shelby GR-1
Shelby GR-1, originally uploaded by abhic.
Shelby GR-1
that is just too good for words to explain the beauty of the pic
everything is just perfect
the light , the position , the tone
and most importantly the expression
i loved it / thanx fr the delight man
Lexus Concept Car
Lexus Concept Car, originally uploaded by clownfish.
Lexus Concept Car
A gorgeous concept car from Lexus, but completely un-realistic
Good design...
Mercedes SLR McLaren
Mercedes SLR McLaren, originally uploaded by chipgrafx.
Mercedes SLR McLaren
Taken while in Monaco for the Grand Prix, May 2004.
buying car........ nice pic
Mercedes SLR McLaren
Mercedes SLR McLaren, originally uploaded by chipgrafx.
Mercedes SLR McLaren
Taken while in Monaco for the Grand Prix, May 2004.
Super Run Car Show
Super Run Car Show, originally uploaded by Roadsidepictures.
Super Run Car Show
Henderson, Nevada 9-21-06
Super Run Car Show
Super Run Car Show, originally uploaded by Roadsidepictures.
Super Run Car Show
Henderson, Nevada
Wow... i want this car.
Super Cars
Super Cars, originally uploaded by IM_RON.
Super Cars
Collection of Ferrari's, Bugatti's, and Lamborghini's at the Inaugural Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance at the Boca Raton Resort and Spa. February 2006.
so... great car
Brokernet's Silver sting
Brokernet's Silver sting, originally uploaded by iam bluewind.
Brokernet's Silver sting
Probably the closest that I can get to a supercar. Meet Hungary's silver sting, powered by a 3.6 litre, flat 6 cylinder Porsche 911 GT3 engine with 432 bhp @ 7000 rpm and 437 Nm of torque @ 6500 rpm. With a total weight of just 1100 kg (2425 lbs), the Brokernet Silver Sting gets from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds
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