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Jaguar Mark 2, the nostalgic style of Ian Callum

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Ian Callum, Design Director for Jaguar firm, reinterpreted one of the flagship models of the brand for a personal project. The legendary car displays some revisited traits and reveals new technical capabilities.

The Jaguar Mark 2, reviewed by Ian Callum

After making the design of numerous models for Jaguar, the design director of the British retailer has put his imagination to one of his personal projects, redesign one of its own cars, the Jaguar Mark 2.

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To this end, the designer is associated with the Classic Motor Cars Limited workshop, to modify the physical appearance of this iconic car of the 60s under sketches that he had made. “A lot of thought has led me to believe that the Jaguar Mark 2, after all is a very nice car, could be more exciting in terms of form and performance. While maintaining the purity of its lines, I wanted to add modern elements to its design. Simplification and clarity were my goals, ” said Ian Callum.

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Thus, the wings of the car is slightly enlarged compared to the original model. The vehicle also displays a stronger shield and wants to be lower. The wheels on the other hand feature a bigger diameter, 17 inch, while retaining the original rim.

Inside the Jaguar Mark 2 revisited by Ian Callum, the dashboard has kept its main characteristics, confirming the retro style of the fireball. Ian Callum nevertheless wished to change the seats of his car, opting for a red leather upholstery. The driver can also enjoy a Clarion multimedia system installed to its attention.

New capabilities for the Jaguar Mark 2

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The redesign of the Jaguar Mark 2 is not just the physical aspect of the car, but also seeks to increase its technical capacity.

After 18 months of work in collaboration with Classic Motor Cars Limited, the car is adorned with a 6-cylinder XK online, can climb up to 260 horsepower. 5-speed manual transmission provides a coupling of 380 Nm.

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The driver of this neo Jaguar Mark 2 will benefit from a more comfortable driving, the vehicle is now equipped with power steering and adjustable dampers.

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After major changes, the Jaguar Mark 2 Ian Callum is a unique model in the world.

 

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Icona Vulcano, a flaming car, elegant ambitious project

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The Icona Vulcano car, presented at the Private Motor Show in 2013, continues to fuel desires. Published in a single copy, which costs around €3 million, it could be a limited run if investors are waiting for.

The Icona Vulcano, a flamboyant car design

Developed in China by an Italian company, who wished to be closer geographically of the world’s largest car market, the Icona Vulcano has all the characteristics of traditional Italian race cars.

Declined in bright red, it reveals a synonym of an aggressive and energetic leadership resolutely sporting lines. However the vehicle has more elegant look thanks to its fine features, its bonnet and wings have been slightly refined.

The glittering allure of the Icona Vulcano is reminiscent of the most famous car brands dominating the circuit, like Ferrari or Bugatti. The concept car is still apart from its competitors by its exclusive appearance. Samuel Chuffart, designer at the helm of this ambitious project, says it wants to differentiate from mass production cars. The car is expected to be released in only five copies by fall 2014.

Two high-tech engines for Icona Vulcano

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Two high-powered engines were considered for this car out of the ordinary. The first is a 790 horsepower V12 engine, called H-Turismo. With this system, developed by Claudio Lombardi and inspired by Formula 1, the Icona Vulcano happen to easily reach 930 horses. This process would also allow to pass the exercise of 0/100 km/h in less than 3 seconds and reach 200 km/h in under 10 seconds.

A second hybrid engine, of 3.8L biturbo and named H-competizione, has in turn had being imagined to be coupled with two electric motors to increase it to 870 horses and go from 0 to 100km/h in just 2.9 seconds.

According to Samuel Chuffart, other technologies could also be implemented to increase the power of the vehicle by the beginning of its production.

Exclusive models of Icona Vulcano should be sold at a price of $ 3.8 million.

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1966 Little Honda P25 CA6 Chicara by Nagata is a so rare masterpiece

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Here is the latest UFO of the Japanese preparer Chicara Nagata, the CA6 made ​​on the basis of a Honda P25 Little of 1966.

We do not know much about this rare gem, except that it is equipped with four Sony cameras (FULL HD IR CAMERA AUTO FOCUS) surely to film in detail everywhere you go.

The design of the 1966 Little Honda P25 is not reminiscent of EVE Concept by Bandit9.

Bandit9 is a Chinese society preparation which is behind this beautiful custom EVE Concept based on a Honda SS 1967 (90 and 125 cc).

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Virtually everything has been modified to deliver this peice of art that will rage in the streets but also in your living room as a true work of art.

We already talked about the preparer Bandit9 with NERO MKII.

To learn more about Chicara Nagata, head to the artist page.

Photos © Chicara Nagata

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2015 LEXUS NX TO MAKE WORLD DEBUT AT 2014 BEIJING INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE EXHIBITION

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The Japanese giant car manufacture Toyota has just unveiled the first official photo of the new Lexus NX Crossover, which is scheduled to debut on April 20 at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. Toyota’s announcement of Lexus NX shows that Lexus will make a full-scale entry into the fast-growing compact crossover market.

The Beijing Auto Show will open to the public from April 23 to April 29.

Lexus NX is made based on the concept model “LF-NX” that was displayed in the Frankfurt Motor Show and Tokyo Motor Show. According to the first and only official teaser photo, you can see slim head lights, L-shaped position lamps and lusty rear and front fenders.

 

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