Bentley Continental GT meets pop art with artist Romero Britto

This is probably one of the most unusual Bentleys ever seen: a large, happy flower, little stars, squiggles and signs dance on the elegant hood and colourful, comic-like figures adorn the doors. The Continental GT – a static prototype built in 2003 – has become a truly unique work of art created by the world-renowned Brazilian artist Romero Britto. Bentley Motors donated the Coupe on the occasion of Britto´s Berlin exhibition ‘Come to my World’ in the Automobil Forum Unter den Linden.


Designed to put a smile on people's faces, the oddly painted Bentley features a bizarre mix of cartoonish flowers, flying hearts, and yellow stars. These unique designs are further emphasized by the GT's dark blue exterior which boasts white squiggles.

According to Britto, "It (the Bentley Continental GT) is the most beautiful and elegant car in the world. The lines of the new design are perfect to paint as a clean canvas. What a way to start a fascinating and colorful journey."


The Romero Britto exhibition, hosted by the Automobil Forum Unter den Linden in cooperation with the Mensing Gallery, will take place from 10 July until 6 September 2009. In keeping with Britto’s wider ideals, at the conclusion of the show, the ‘Britto-Bentley’ will be put up for auction in aid of the Nathalie Todenhöfer Foundation for multiple sclerosis as well as Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to improving the integration of the mentally disabled within society.
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2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan AND Wagon First photos

Do these images actually show official manufacturer renderings of the 2010 Saab 9-5 sedan and 9-5 wagon? Two different blogs seem to think so.


Both Autoblog.nl and Saabunited.com believe that the source of these images is Saab itself. We're not so sure. The images are far from perfect (is that a scratch on the front bumper of the 9-5 sedan?), showing two drawings that need some finishing touches. Most recently, the wagon was seen under a tight-fitting cloth cover teasing us with an idea of what the vehicle will look like.



However, what the artist seems to have been accurate on is the overall shape of the front bumper, including headlight placement, air intakes, grille shape, and fog lght location. Also, the wheels appear to be fairly close in design to what Saab has included on their teaser car.


Comparing these pictures with the rendering, we think we can spot a few differences. The rendering does not appear to have a steep enough angle just over the rear headlights. Rigidity looks to be key in the back end of the covered up car, as opposed to the smoothness seen in the drawing. Also, the rendering shows a roofline that plunges down at the back quite a bit more than the concealed 9-5 wagon, which shows a flatter roof.


The car should be available with a mix of four and six cylinder engines (petrol/BioPower) and a four cylinder diesel. The six cylinder diesel that was planned for the car was cancelled by GM.
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BMW M Concept envisaged Audi R8 Rival

Tired of waiting for BMW to come up with an Audi R8 rival, designer Idreas Noah created this independent design proposal for a sleek, stylish and aggressive Beemer.

Inspiration for the design came from flowing water and ripples, and the sides are inspired by what’s called in surfing terms “a barrel or tube.” The concept runs on a tweaked 5-l V10 from the M6, that would generate more than 400kW power. Dimensions for the M Concept are nearly the same as its targeted rival, the Audi R8.


Noah writes that the design for such a model has to be "Aggressive, Sleek, Agile and totally different from anything on the road today." Consistency with BMW's design paradigm is maintained by the "the trademark grille and hockey stick pillar."

Under the hood Noah envisions an amped-up version of the 5.0 liter V10 currently found in the M6.
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What if the 2011 BMW 6 Series will look like this?

-We have some renderings of the next generation 2011 BMW 6 Series. We have been working together with our friends at Promotor.ro and their graphic artist in creating some computer generated images of what the generation 6 Series might look like.



Engine options will likely carry over from the current 6-Series, but the 360 hp 4.8-liter V8 will be replaced by the new 400 hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 from the new 7-Series. The M6 is also expected to drop its V10 engine with 500 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque for a slightly retuned version of the X5 M and X6 M's new 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 555 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of


Engine options will likely carry over from the current 6-Series, but the 360 hp 4.8-liter V8 will be replaced by the new 400 hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 from the new 7-Series. The M6 is also expected to drop its V10 engine with 500 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque for a slightly retuned version of the X5 M and X6 M's new 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 555 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of
The rear-end was even more difficult to illustrate since the spy photos we have seen so far have not helped much, in terms of revealing useful details, but hey….we gave it a try and honestly, we wouldn’t mind if it would turn out to be designed like this.

The side design is even more interesting in our opinion, with some flame-surfacing showing up there and some creases that might need a little bit of work.

Overall, it’s a work in progress and we just wanted to share it with you for some input, so feel free to tell us what you think.
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2011 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM by ASC: New Camaro-Based Proposal

We've seen some obnoxiously modified Rolls Royce cars but we think this Phantom Drophead Coupe with its Louis Vuitton outer skin and larger than life alloy rims is so vulgar that it deserves to be ranked amongst the worst. Goes to show you that bad taste has no limits nor boundaries, it knows no rules or classes...
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Volvo P1800 - by Vöcks and Vizualtech!

Bilbyggargeniet Mattias Vöcks to put teeth in a Volvo P1800 and inspiration to help, he has illustrations from the talented Bo Zolland on Vizualtech. Original lines are maintained, but technically, it is only modern stuff, and under the hood ...


The original lines from Pelle Petterson has been modified by Bo Zolland on Vizualtech. Wheel Houses are promoted and the front extended by 70 millimeters, among others. CLICK FOR LARGE


Just as well that we reveal it directly - Vöcks Mattias has plans to cut down a Volvo V8 engine with turbo's rebuilt P1800. The goal is to squeeze out of 550 - 600 hp! To get a little alert character Mattias has also been looking up a manual, sexväxlad box to the Yamaha engine.


The basic idea of the whole project is to build a modern GT wagon with solid performance whilst retaining the classic look. Bo Zolland of the company Vizualtech in Umeå have helped with their virtual magic wand and created the illustrations that are almost photo realistic.


Looking closely at the illustrations are the basic features remain, but the front is extended 70 mm and the wheel arches are promoted, bars gone. The boxes are glued and rear window is an integral part of the roof. The front is partially modified, new lights front and rear, rear diffuser, flat underside, and more - and more!


According to Bo Zollands illustration will be back window into a full glass roof that becomes an integral part. The more you look, the more fun features are found. Mattias Vöcks might imagine a little series - if interested? CLICK FOR LARGE


Construction is underway and can be followed on Mattias Vöcks website, where there also are plenty of photos and documentation of his previous projects. Anyone who wants to look at more fantastic illustrations from Bo Zolland can jump to his funky website at this link.
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Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Panamericana Concept

While in Stuttgart Mercedes-Benz is adding the final touches on the legit heir of the iconic 300SL Gullwing in the form of the all-new SLS AMG Gullwing, Arturo Alonso and his team that gained famed with the Bentley S3 Project - a car which we've only seen in computer generated images, has announced the creation of a modern-day 300SL that will blend the classic shape with contemporary technology and materials.

Press Release

Here is the the rebirth of an Icon, the 2009 300 SL Panamericana, based on a Reproduction from Hoope'r, Gullwing-AG in Germany, who produce the closest model you can get to the real thing. Arturo Alonso and his company, Gullwing-America , modified this already outstanding automobile into an exotic for the 21st century.

A combination of the Glorious Carrera Panamericana cars of the 50's and new technology, they came out with this incredible sports car, Alonso himself raced the Carrera for years in a Mercedes 300SE, where the passion for this legendary Race and the Mercedes was born.

The 300SL body is constructed with the use of aircraft composite technology. This construction comprises of a sprayed layer of aluminum to a thickness of .5mm into the mold over which an epoxy adhesive is laid and several layers of 7oz woven glass cloth are then applied with epoxy resin.

Chassis is made from RHS steel reinforced and powder coated, has independent suspension with adjustable coil overs, four wheel disk brakes, a 5.5 liter Mercedes engine, (M-133-55) the one used on the AMG Mercedes models and the SLR, mated to a six speed transmission, special made radiator and exhaust system.

The Panamericana will have a re tuned electronics raising the HP about 370, 530nm of torque @5400RPM. The car will sit lower, have speedtronic transmission, side mufflers, no bumpers, a special grill, four spoke leather steering wheel with power assist, a start button, A/C , a four point harness, Becker Mexico Radio with CD and I pod adapter, and fitted leather luggage. It also includes specially made old school 17 X 8 AMG wheels all around with 235/45/17 Continental Sport contact tires, AMG calipers painted in red, HID headlights, and stripes on the fenders like the "Works" Cars from La Barrera.

For 2010 there will also be the option for the new V6 Mercedes engine (M-272-E35) used on the 350 Models, which has almost the same power of the V8 ( 320HP And 360nm torque @4900RPM)) and could be ordered with a manual six speed.

The cars will all be painted in silver with blue accents in the front fenders like the race cars of the Panamericana, there is the option of a white with red stripes and a Black version. The interiors will be red cover in leather and plaid cloth, typical from that model; The instrument panel is identical as the original 300Sl.

Gullwing-America thinks that this is a true rebirth of the legendary 300SL Gullwing. Updated with technology from 50 years later, the car will be more powerful and handle better than the original. It will be a very drivable car with all the convenient accessories like air conditioning, power steering, etc. from modern cars.

For price and more information contact Arturo Alonso at info@gullwing-america.com


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Mercedes’ SLS AMG tease continues, with the launch of official sketches and interior pics of its new supercar

This is the latest instalment in the Mercedes SLS AMG strip tease. And naturally, apart from letting loose these new pics, the true Merc supercar story remains shrouded in mystery, and probably will until the car finally debuts at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
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OFFICIAL: Here's the version number of Dacia Duster!

Dacia has presented the first images and technical details of the first SUV in the series history: Duster. The model will be presented at the Auto Salon in Geneva in 2010.

Automarket presents the first official details of its new SUV, inspired by the concept Duster. It keeps the name and Duster will be presented at the Auto Salon in Geneva. The new model, look first to the land of the Dacia range, will be released in the summer of 2010.


DESIGN

In terms of design, the Duster has taken many elements of the concept with the same name, introduced a month ago in Geneva. These can include the shape of the front, grid, line windows and front wings. Stylistic differences begin to emerge when the notice shields located at the bottom of the bars and protection thresholds and safety margins of the wings or plastic mirrors and door handles, taken directly from the Logan range.

Home dierenta against the concept in Geneva but will be represented by the number of car doors. If the prototype with the same name had a futuristic sense, antagonistic with doors on one side and a large door on the other hand, the SUV will be launched Duster, normal version with five doors classics. The present design both in profile and in the posterior of this model were kept, in an attempt to keep alive the spirit of the concept that delighted the audience. However, some lines and some items were simplified to make the new Duster practical and economical.

ENGINE

Built on the platform of Nissan X-Trail, Dacia Duster is equipped with a propeller 1.5 dCi which delivers 106 HP at 4000 rpm and an engine torque of 240 Nm at 2000 rpm. Propulsorul will comply with Euro 5, the issuing only 137 grams CO2/km. Unit 1.5-liter dCi is coupled to a manual transmission with six gears, and the Dacia introduce automatic transmission and a five-tier, if demand on foreign markets will dictate this.

Propulsorul is placed transversely, and traction is made on front deck. Integral traction equipment will be optional, and the traction control will send 100% of the available engine torque motors which are able adherence via electronic differential lock. Rims will be the size of 16 inches, and used tires will be 215/50 R16.

Despite the mass of 1791 kilograms, Duster will accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 12.1 seconds. Speed that can reach 1.5 dCi Duster is 178 km / h in the version equipped with manual transmission and 173 km / h in the version equipped with automatic transmission. The average of this model is 5.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers reading mixed cycle.

The model benefits from a fitru particles with periodic regeneration, which does not require a functional additives. Propulsorul 1.5 dCi Duster's own piezo injectors, an injector common rail operating at 1600 bar and a variable turbine geometry. Dacia Duster constructed after vast experience of the Renault-Nissan alliance in 4x4. Certain elements of the running train will be taken from models like the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail.

Range of motor Dacia Duster will include propulsoarele MPI of 1.6 liters for Logan. Thus, Duster will have both a version of CP 90, and one of 105 HP. The two propellant gas will be available with a manual transmission with six gears. Equipped with 90 HP propulsorul, Duster will accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 13.8 seconds, while with 105 HP propulsorul time will be reduced to 11.9 seconds.

Maximum speed of Duster propeller equipped with a MPI of 90 HP would be 169 km / h, while the model equipped with a 105 HP engine can reach 175 km / h. Average fuel economy of Duster 1.6 MPI 90 CP 10 liters per 100 kilometers traveled the mixed MPI 16V version 1.6 will consume with 0.5 liters less per 100 km. CO2 emissions recorded by the two propeller will be less than 180 grams / km.

DIMENSIONS

The Dacia SUV will be the item or in any conditions and will be able to cope with whatever land you will traverses. Wheelbase 2630 mm for the model makes the Duster to his room for passengers and also a capable off-road routes difficulty reduced. Practical elements of this model have not been forgotten by the designers Dacia Duster tank with 60 liters and a trunk with a volume of 400 liters.

Unlike Duster concept, the production version will host five passengers. Dacia Although not formally announced in the price of this model, our sources say that the first Dacia SUV could have a starting price of around 11,500 euros. This price is valid for the version of the Duster, which will be equipped with a manual transmission with six gears and traction girl.
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