Leblanc Mirabeau, 2005

Leblanc Mirabeau, 2005

 

Mirabeau, the newest car from wysstec. A real piece of art with the spirit of race.
The car is designed and prepared to fulfill all the FIA/Le Mans standards to drive the car in LeMans.
With this kind of potential, the Leblanc Mirabeau really belongs on the racing track.
That this car can be driven on public roads, is sensational.
To reach the maximum of lightweight building and race feeling the car interior is optimized for maximum of speed and acceleration.
If there are some special wishes of leather interior and optional extras feel free to contact our engineers team.
Real spirit of race: Leblanc!

Technical Datasheet
Powertrain Layout: Mid Engine / RW
Weight: 812 kg
Length: 4550 mm
Width: 2000 mm
Height: 980 mm
Wheelbase: 2800 mm
Front / Rear Track: 1733 mm / 1682 mm

Engine (by koenigsegg)
Type: V8 Supercharged
Displacement: 4.7 l
Power: >700 bhp
Torque: >850 Nm
Max Engine Speed: 7600 rpm

Wheels
Le Mans:
- 18" x 10.5" Front
- 18" x 12.5" Rear
Street
- 19" x 10.5" Front
- 19" x 12.5" Rear

Drivetrain
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Top Speed:(approx. 370 km/h

Base Price (excl. VAT): 478 000 Euro

Elfin Clubman MS8, 2004

Elfin Clubman MS8, 2004

 

 

 The Elfin MS8 models have been designed by Elfin Sports Cars and styled by the Holden Design team. This collaboration between two Australian manufacturing icons has been an enthusiastic exercise, by car enthusiasts, for car enthusiasts.

The Elfin MS8 sports cars are successors to the Elfin MS7, the Chevrolet V8 powered Elfin which won the 1975 and 1976 Australian Tourist Trophy Sports Car Championships.

Drivetrain
    * 5.7 litre alloy V8
    * From 245 kW
    * 6 speed gearbox
    * Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Safety
    * Traction control
    * ABS braking system
    * Cruise control

Suspension
    * Fully independent rear suspension with top and bottom wishbones plus toe link adjustment
    * Front suspension with top and bottom chrome moly, unequal, aerofoil wishbones
    * Fully adjustable race spec rose joints throughout
    * Elfin alloy uprights (front and rear), fully adjustable for camber, caster & toe
    * Coil over Koni shock absorbers, adjustable for bump, rebound and ride height

Brakes
    * Slotted & ventilated 4 wheel disc brakes Front: 32 x 343mm discs
    * Elfin alloy billet machined 6 pot calipers Rear: 18 x 315mm discs with handbrake
    * Elfin alloy billet machined 4 pot calipers

Wheels/Tyres
    * Alloy 18" wheels
    * 235 x 40 tyres

Dimensions
    * Length 3200mm
    * Front Track 1460mm
    * Width 1700mm
    * Rear Track 1430mm
    * Wheelbase 2290mm
    * Kerb Weight 925kg

Covini C6W, 2004

Covini C6W, 2004

 

 The original idea for the Covini C6W was conceived by Ferruccio Covini in '74 and made provision for 10 inches front wheels because there where no low profile tyres at the time. The project was ditched in favour of the Soleado prototype, deemed more important, and lay dormant until the 80s when hydro-pneumatic suspension for the four front wheels where devised to optimise weight distribution under various loading conditions. High development costs and other contingencies forced the project to be delayed again. Its use of new ABS technologies and airbags in the 90s pointed in the direction of new research into active and passive safety. This aspect encouraged backing from companies for its development.

Why six wheels?
    * in case of a front tyre deflation, the vehicle control is guaranteed by the other wheel next to it.
    * four front disc brakes, although a smaller single area, ensure a greater braking surface; this means less overheating and a higher brake effort
    * low risk of aquaplaning, due to the two foremost wheels, which wipe the water for the ones behind them, ensuring a better roadholding
    * comfort is a consequence of more evenly distributed reaction forces in the supension: the reaction in case of a pot hole is divided between the four front wheels and the shudder in the chassis is limited.
    * reduced unsprung weight in the wheels improves the grip. Directional stability is improved: a change of angle due to slack in the steering mechanism (in stuctures like silentblocks) is compensated by the second set of wheels.
    * two additional springs and dampers provide a better handling for the vehicle.

Technical Specifications

    * ENGINE: rear, longitudinal, 8 cylinder in V formation, 4 valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated, petrol direct injection Bosch-motronic.
    * CAPACITY: 4200 cc
    * MAX POWER: 380 PS (260KW) at 6400 rpm
    * MAX TORQUE: about 450 Nm (45.9 Kgm) at 2700 rpm
    * TRANSMISSION: rear wheel drive transaxle
    * GEARBOX: mechanical 6-speed + reverse. Manual and electro-hydraulic steeringwheel mounted servo
    * CHASSIS: steel tubular with carbon fibre reinforcements and structural parts
    * SUSPENSION: independent front and rear wishbones
    * WHEELS AND TYRES: front 16in wheels with 215/45-16 tyres; rear 20in with 345/25-20 tyres
    * BRAKES: front and rear vented Brembo discs. Bosch servo and electronic brake distribution
    * BODYWORK: glass fibre and carbon fibre
    * DIMENSIONS: length 4180mm; width 1990mm; height 1080mm; wheelbase 2230mm/2750mm (to foremost/middle front transaxle); front track 1540mm; rear track 1620mm ; dry weight 1150 kg
    * TOP SPEED: 300 km/h (185mph)

Mitsubishi Concept-cX, 2007

Mitsubishi Concept-cX, 2007

 

 

 

The MITSUBISHI Concept-cX is a compact car that creates a new SUV/sports hatchback crossover category; a crossover that stirs a sense of adventure to "cut a swathe" through the hustle and bustle of urban life. The design gives the exterior a purposeful and functional form using a dynamic wedge shape and large tires. The front visage combines the inverted-slant nose with trapezoidal grille that defines the new Mitsubishi Motors design identity and tailors this to the car's crossover pedigree to project an appearance that is aggressive and powerful. The interior uses a modern and sporty design that engenders a sense of expectation about the car's performance and melds this with a high level of comfort. By visually accenting the strength of the underlying frame structure and through the contrasting use of soft padding, the design creates an interior space that wraps its occupants in a protective and comfortable cocoon.

The concept car uses a new high-output, high-efficiency 1.8-liter clean diesel engine, featuring a variable geometry (VG) turbocharger for optimum boost control and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) with diesel particulate filter (DPF) in the exhaust system for compliance with Europe's Euro 5 emission standards. The power unit is mated to Mitsubishi's new Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) which delivers superior power transmission efficiency in a powertrain that realizes zippy performance with excellent fuel economy and low emissions.

The MITSUBISHI Concept-cX 's 4100 mm compact body makes for easy maneuverability around town and the high driving position improves visibility and brings the easy drivability expected of a SUV. Utility is enhanced with the split tailgate already well received on the Outlander for the way it facilitates loading and unloading of luggage. In the performance department, Concept-cX also uses Mitsubishi's electronically-controlled 4WD system and large 225/45R19 tires to deliver outstanding handling performance and stability both on tarmac and off-road.

Mitsubishi Concept-CT, 2006

Mitsubishi Concept-CT, 2006

 

 

The Designed at the Mitsubishi Motors Design Center in Cypress, Calif., the Concept-CT introduces an innovative hybrid powertrain packaged in an entirely new type of vehicle architecture. The ultra-compact four-door hatchback captures the essence of the Mitsubishi brand while combining practicality, fun-to-drive performance and low fuel consumption.
The key to the Concept-CT's roomy packaging, performance potential and fuel efficiency is the Mitsubishi In-wheel Electric Vehicle (MIEV) hybrid powertrain, which employs an electric motor in each of the vehicle's four wheels.

The Mitsubishi Signature Design With An Accent on the Future
The overall design theme was inspired by the sleek high-performance scooters popular in Japanese urban centers - and gaining popularity in the United States.
The Concept-CT's 102.4-inch wheelbase falls between today's sub-compact and compact models. However, the 149.6-inch length makes the Concept-CT even better suited to congested urban environments. The long wheelbase relative to vehicle length, combined with 20-inch wheels that are thrust out to the corners, yields a stable, forceful stance while maximizing interior space. Candy yellow-orange paint, with copper and grey accents, underscores the Concept-CT's advanced powertrain and overall futuristic orientation.

The unique design elements combine high-tech style with function. The LED head lamps and tail lamps are designed to appear as if their light emanates from a single source rather than multiple bulbs. A large, wraparound panoramic windshield provides excellent front visibility.
The rear doors open butterfly-style without a center pillar to provide maximum interior access. Also contributing to the design's practicality, the rear hatch is split horizontally, featuring an upper glass hatch and a lower tail gate for ease of loading.

New Vehicle Architecture Shows Future Possibilities for Small Cars
Early on, the Mitsubishi Concept-CT designers disregarded current vehicle architecture and created a whole new type of small car platform that could take full advantage of the MIEV powertrain's numerous benefits. A rear-midship layout places the gasoline engine behind the rear passengers but ahead of the rear axle line. This same configuration can be found in some of the world's best sports cars because it allows for optimum weight distribution, low center of gravity and a small yaw-inertia moment (quick steering response).

With room freed up by the lack of a center differential, driveshaft to the front and front-wheel halfshafts, designers were able to locate vital components to optimize both safety and weight distribution. The rear-midship layout allows for a large frontal crush zone and greatly reduces the potential for engine intrusion into the cabin in a collision. Batteries are housed under the rear floor and in the front of the vehicle. The fuel tank is housed under the front floor.

Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback, 2005

Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback, 2005

 

 

 

Concept-Sportback

The Concept-Sportback is a concept for the 5-door sports hatchback class that is getting highly popular in Europe .
Consistent with Mitsubishi Motors' sporting heritage, Concept-Sportback will also preview a brand new Mitsubishi Motors-developed platform. Of strategic importance, it is flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of derivatives, from a crossover SUV - the new Outlander - to C-segment variants, according to market requirements.

The direction Mitsubishi Motors' design is set to take for the near future is readily apparent in the concept's exterior. Sporty wedge-like profile, sharply chiselled lines, assertive stance born from long wheelbase / wide track proportions, a grille staging the Mitsubishi Motors' 3-Diamond logo and very expressive high-shouldered rear end: Concept-Sportback embodies MMC's vision for a sports sedan.

Peugeot-Hoggar Concept, 2003

Peugeot-Hoggar Concept, 2003

 

 

Peugeot-Hoggar Concept, 2003

Peugeot-4002 Concept, 2003

Peugeot-4002 Concept, 2003

 

 

 

Peugeot-4002 Concept, 2003

Buick 2-2 Bengal Roadster Concept, 2001

Buick 2-2 Bengal Roadster Concept, 2001

 

 

 The inside, Bengal's leather seating gives driver and passengers the feel of comfortable club chairs, said Lyon. Also, leather inserts grace the wood steering wheel.

Powerful V6 with Six-Speed Auto Transmission
Bengal owes some of its exceptional handling and sculptural exterior appearance to an innovative powertrain. Its supercharged, 3.4-liter V6 engine, which generates 250 horsepower, is transverse-mounted with the six-speed automatic transmission in front of it, rather than behind. This new drivetrain creates a shorter front overhang and a more rearward center of gravity that gives Bengal great handling on curves.

Voice Activated Controls, Head-Up Display
Quiet Servant, first shown on Buick's LaCrosse and Cielo concepts, is back -- featuring voice- activated controls from Visteon Corporation and a reconfigurable, color head-up display that shows gauges on demand. This enables the driver to control the car and its systems with voice commands or a four-position joystick on the steering wheel. As a result, the dashboard is simple and elegant and the driver operates the car with both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Freed of the usual gauges and knobs, the entire dashboard is in fact one large flat-panel speaker from NXT Audio, anchoring Bengal's premium audio system. Altogether, there are five of these unobtrusive speakers which envelop the interior in audiophile-quality sound.