Exactly a year ago at this time, Ducati unveiled its gamechanging 1199 Panigale Superbike. Boasting a brand new Superquadro engine, the Panigale was the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever produced. Paired with its svelte dry weight of just 164kg, the combination bestowed the Panigale with the highest production power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios in the world. […]
13
Nov
Developed by Ducati Racing for World Superbike Championship
22
Oct
Benz's halo supercar gets a German supercharge
If you want to build a modified supercar, there are worse places to start than Mercedes-Benz stunning halo vehicle the SLS AMG. German tuners KICHERER Fahrzeugtechnik have decided to give the gorgeous gullwinged GT an upgrade inside and out, highlighted with the installation of an exclusive, in-house built supercharger designed and produced over a year […]
19
Jul
Futuristic nautical creation for art dealer Kenny Schachter
World renowned architect/designer Zaha Hadid has been commissioned by London-based art dealer and writer Kenny Schachter to design a boat as part of his Rove projects, also home to the Z-Car which is another collaborative project between the power duo. Measuring at 8 meters (~26ft), the asymmetric, carbon fibre and fiberglass speedboat will be offered […]
7
Oct
UK builder aims for thrilling, visceral & dangerous production
Founded in the UK in 1958 by four brothers, Ginetta has mostly existed since as a kit car and one-off race car builder. While it has gone through various phases of inactivity, after new ownership purchased the brand in 2005 Ginetta has been focused on making about 300 cars a year. Now Ginetta announce the […]
22
Jun
Finally, Estonia has an export
The Estonia-based Renard Motorcycles is more than just a CAD-rendered designer’s fantasy, it’s allegedly set for limited edition production. The bike features a composite carbon fiber monocoque chassis that houses the airbox, gas tank and oil reservoir in one, and is powered by a Moto Guzzi V2 engine. Comparisons to the Confederate Wraith are unavoidable, […]
22
Feb
Single block carbon fiber case first in the industry
Bell & Ross unveiled their new Carbon Fibre watch, fittingly constructed entirely of carbon fiber: case, dial and strap (although the above strap does not appear to be carbon fiber). They claim the case fashioned out of one block made of layers of carbon fiber superimposed over each other is a first in the watch-making […]
16
Nov
High priced protection for your high priced gadget
Normally I’d balk at paying $80 for an iPhone case, but I really dig the Ion Carbon Fiber case. Yes it’s pricey, but its quality materials warrant the cost. The case is constructed of real woven carbon fiber (contrary to some interweb naysayers), with a full-grain sheepskin leather sheath — my preference is the black. […]
