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Bugatti 16C Galibier

Maro — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:36:49 +0000

The exclusive Bugatti W16-powered sedan is currently under development. According to the first information, the upcoming 16C Galibier will be powered by the same 8.0 liter W16 unit that equips the Veyron. Compared to the coupé, the sedan will have two turbochargers instead of the four of the Veyron, and an eight-speed automatic dual clutch transmission instead of the seven-speed DSG.

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Ferrari 458 Italia

WHY 58×38

Maro — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:20:21 +0000

Hermes, the stylish French company has teamed up with the Monaco-based ship-builder Wally to create the ‘WHY 58×38′. The boat, which is built on three decks, also features a 25metre swimming pool on the bow that hug the contours of the helipad. Inside ‘adaptable living spaces’ are organized around a salon that contains a cinema, a music room, a library and a dining room that opens on to the sea.

The master suite has 200-square-metre that covers the entire third floor and has sweeping views of the sea from its private terrace. Up to 12 guests can stay in the five sumptuous suites on the second floor.

The ship has been designed with three large skylights and 300 square meters of windows to give a maximum amount of natural light. It will also be fitted with an ultra-low consumption LED lighting system. Solar panels covering the roof and sides of the vessel will help save at least 200 tons of diesel fuel a year. The yacht also comes equipped with waste management systems made to handle both organic and inorganic waste.

via Dialy Mail and Gizmodo

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Ferrari 458 Italia

Maro — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:49:19 +0000

Ferrari 458 Italia, the new 2-seater coupé that makes its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The steering wheel and instrument binnacle which represent a significant step forward in the concept of the ergonomic interface between driver and car. The main commands are now grouped on the steering wheel, the secondary commands are handily set in two satellite pods either side of the dash and there are now comprehensive instrument displays on the panel ahead of the driver. These solutions represent an important safety aspect, enabling the driver to concentrate fully on driving.

via: Car Body Design

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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept

Maro — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:26:22 +0000

BMW has unveiled the Vision EfficientDynamics, a laboratory vehicle that showcases a number of innovative technologies aimed at increasing efficiency. The plug-in hybrid powertrain achiveves a fuel consumption of 62.6 mpg while the futuristic flowing design has a drag coefficient of 0.22.

via: Car Body Design

The design features futuristic, almost-organic elements with the flowing forms of the interior and exterior that are closely interconnected. Displays a number of innovations such as the layering construction technology, aluminum chassis and suspension, special polycarbonate glasses, lithium-polymer cells, a 3D head-up display and an advanced energy management system.

Building on the downsizing principles, the plug- in full-hybrid powertrain adopts a 1.5 liter turbocharged diesel unit and two electric motors – one for each axle.

With a total output of up to 356 hp, while at the same time achiving an average fuel consumption of 3.76 liters/100 kilometers (62.6 mpg) and CO2 emission of 99 g/km – 50 g/km in pure-electric mode.