Wednesday, August 20, 2008

ktm xbow

KTM- Second largest motorcycle producer in Europe, created a concept car based on there motorcycle engines. The body is made of carbon fiber monocoque, on e of the lightest material and strongest ever made.With its Spectacular design, it can cut of air turbulence on high speed.The engine is a Four-cylinder TFSI from Audi  with a displacement of 1984 producing Kw(HP) 177(240) at 6000rpm, torque Nm 310 at 2000-5500rpm with 6 speed transmition. It can reach from 0-160km/h at 8.51sec. with a top speed of Km/h/mp/h 220/136.

The X-Bow isn’t just a racing machine, even if it is going to accomplish spectacular performance feats on racing circuits. With its modern technologies and exceptional solutions, it’s much more oriented towards sporty drivers who seek a purist’s driving experience. By foregoing electronic assistants and today’s standard comfort features, the X-Bow offers an unfiltered adventure – aided by its standalone wheels in the style of monoposto racing cars, transparent technology and the car’s reduced concept, i.e. no roof, doors or windscreen.

On the production side the X-Bow will be ready for its first 100 units last 2007. The first 10 buyers was very whelm and shock ont he new beast, they say its like riding a sports bike with for wheels but with the respones like a real supercar.

Autopartswarehouse, one of the leading on line car parts shopping, reviewed and announced the the Xbow , is one of the greatest concept car every made by a motorcycle company.

source: The Ktm x-box

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Monday, March 17, 2008

Mussolini’s Pescara Spyder sold in an England auction

Benito MussoliniBenito Mussolini was an Italian dictator. Although he was condemned by many because of his cruel dictatorship years, the fact remains that he is among the established political figures (deceased and living) in Italy. His legacy lives today in his Alfa Romeo 1935 Pescara Spyder that was recently bought in an auction, which started last February, in Cheltenham, England.1935 Pescara Spyder interior

The vintage sports car, which Mussolini used until 1939, was purchased by a private bidder for £550,000 in the H&H Classic Auctions. Built more than seven decades ago, the Pescara Spyder was used by Mussolini during a procession. The video record shows Mussolini greeting the people on the street while he was comfortably standing on the passenger seat of the Italian-made sports car, which was decorated with bouquets evenly spread out on the hood.

This former car of Mussolini, which can accommodate two adult passengers, was among the limited 60 Pescara Spyders every made. Although it is considered as one the rare cars today, only a few people came to bid for the former Italian dictator’s ride. Autopartswarehouse buddies told this blog that the the highest bid did not reach the targeted £800,000. Nonetheless, this particular 1935 Pescara Spyder currently holds the highest bid for the limited range Alfa Romeo range.

“It’s not really your average dictator’s car,” said Damian Jones, who is a representative from H&H Auctions. “It didn’t have armor plating or bullet-proof glass.”

Source: BBC News UK.

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