Thursday, December 31, 2009

The CP Project One

.via : the SouthsidersFor a couple years we have wanted to design a bike. It all started when we came back from the Legend of Motorcycles in June 2008, where we met a good part of the best motorcycle builders and enthusiasts.As english motorcycles fans, we decided to use a featherbed frame and a triumph 750 engine. Of course with a beginning like this, our only direction was to build a Triton.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Toyota Launches New Land Cruiser Prado | Priced at Rs. 52.74 Lacs | Toyota Prado Photos, Pictures, Images

Toyota Launched redesigned model of its trade mark vehicle and Luxury SUV "Land Cruiser Prado" in the Indian market on 23rd December, 2009. New Land Cruiser Prado now powered with 3.0 liter Diesel Engine with Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System for better driving stability. New Prado also comes with 3-zone Automatic Climate Control, Multi-information Display, Optitron Meter, Parking Assist System

Mike Baldwin

.via the Motorcycle hall of fameMike Baldwin was record-setting five-time AMA Road Racing Champion and the all-time wins leader in AMA Formula 1/Formula 750 history. His records in the class will never be broken since AMA Formula 1 was discontinued after the 1986 season. In all, Baldwin won 27 AMA national races – 17 in AMA F1/750 and 10 in AMA Superbike – and he is considered one of the top road

Monday, December 28, 2009

Motorcycle officer retires, 1958

.Motorcycle officer retires, 7 February 1958. Bernie Heyman (with badge number 1 which retired with him).Caption sleeve reads: "Photographer: Monteverde. Date: 1958-02-07. Reporter: Thackrey. Assignment: Last motor officer. 59/60: Bernie Heyman shows badge #1, (motor officer) which retired with him yesterday. 7/8: On his motor"..

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Heikki Mikkola

.Heikki Antero Mikkola (born July 6, 1945 in Mikkeli, Finland) was a four time World Champion motocross racer . Known as the "Flying Finn", and characterized by a fierce, determined style, he was the first Finn to win a motocross world championship.He won his first 500 cc Motocross World Championship on a Husqvarna in 1974, defeating the defending World Champion Roger DeCoster in what would be

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Ford New Small Car Figo Photos - Ford Figo Pictures - Ford Figo Images, Pics

Ford New Small Car Figo Photos - Ford Figo Pictures - Ford Figo Images, PicsFord India finally going to launch its first small car "Figo" the largest and popular segment in India. Hatchback market is very competitive and every car manufacturer wants their share of cake in this category. Ford Figo will launch in mid 2010 with a multiple engine options and compete with hot selling Maruti-Suzuki

Friday, December 18, 2009

2010 Shelby GT500 Super Snake with 725hp

Las Vegas-based tuners Shelby are releasing another new set of mods for the Mustang. The limited edition 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake includes improvements both to power and performance."Over the past 12 months, my team of hot rodders was hard at work on a Super Snake package for the next generation GT500," said Carroll Shelby. "Every lesson we learned kicking the competition around on

Scirocco TDI by JE Design

German-based tuner JE Design has released a new range of styling and performance accessories for the Volkswagen Scirocco. Under the hood, JE Design equips the standard 2.0-liter TDI engine with a revised ECU module which boosts the engine's performance from 140 hp (103 kW) to 180 hp (133 kW) and 400 Nm of torque. Performance stats include a 0-100 km/h time of 8.4 seconds (a reduction of 0.9

Old Aircraft scans

.via : hankhancock.comlanding ground 09 western desert, may - august 1941. a Wellington which missed the "goose-necks" now had the "jacks" under.landing ground 09 western desert this WIMP missed the flightpath on landing & undercarriage collapsed - 38 squadron may-august 1941231 communications kite Percival Q6 at Abu Sueir sept 1942.western desert 1940 primitive means of refuelling a WIMP ...by

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Ferrari California Spider by Edo Competition

Tuning firm Edo Competition has unveiled their new styling and performance packages for the Ferrari California. On the performance side, Edo offers an ECU recalibration package which boosts the roadster's output from 460 hp to 500 hp (367 kW) and 369 ft-lb (500 Nm) of torque. When combined with Edo's new high performance exhaust system, with adjustable butterfly valves and custom designed high

Lorinser LV8 with 500hp

Lorinser is not a tuner that goes out of its way to create cars that scare other motorists off the freeway. Subtle but effective is how they do it over at Lorinser. Occasionally though, they present something like this which is called the Lorinser LV8. It's based on the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG and instead of pushing out 332kW (451hp) it delivers 368kW (500hp). Maximum torque is also increased to

VW Scirocco special edition “Remis” by HS Motorsport

This year's Wörthersee tour featured plenty of cars as usual. One of the eye-catchers present was the Volkswagen Scirocco coupe. Tuners HS Motorsport decided to take the tour out of its venue and into their workshop by making this car they call Remis. The Munich-based company started by reworking the standard 2.0-litre TSI engine to produce more power. Coming from the factory the 2.0-litre

Riverside International Raceway

.Riverside International Raceway (Sometimes known as RIR or Riverside Raceway) was a race track or road course in Riverside, California. The track was in operation from September 22, 1957, to July 2, 1989. The original course design proved to be dangerous, and it was partially reconfigured in 1969.The track was built to accommodate several different races. By closing off certain sections of the

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Ferrari F430 by ASI

Japanese turning firm ASI has announced a new styling package for the Ferrari F430 and a new performance package for the Bentley Continental range (GT, Flying Spur, and GTC). The ASI Ferrari sports a unique body kit that consists of a new front bumper, aggressive side skirts and a bold rear bumper. Although the parts were styled to provide similar aerodynamic performance to the components they

Lexus LS460 by Lorinser

Tuners at the German firm Lorinser are best known for their work on the Mercedes-Benz lineup. The company has pretty much hit every modern Mercedes, from A to SLK, including the Viano. Two years ago, they ventured a little further out, giving a nice bit of work to the Smart Cars. Now the company has set their sites on their first ever Asian adaptation. Meet the Lorinser Lexus LS 460, with a

Porsche Cayenne Russianized by Status Design

Status Design has released this picture of their re-imagining of the Porsche Cayenne. They call it the body-whale, although, it looks more like some kind of stylish vacuum cleaner or another design-happy home appliance. The term body-whale is obviously meant to invoke some kind of marine-animal sense of sleekness and power but the design doesn't really seem to match that. The front end actually

Hamann Typhoon based on Mercedes G55 AMG

Cover your eyes and hide the children, Hamann has unveiled their new Mercedes G55 AMG-based Typhoon. Set to compete with the 700 hp Brabus G V12 S Biturbo, the Hamann Typhoon features 600 hp (441 kW) and 782 Nm (576 lb-ft) of torque thanks to a high performance HM600 power kit that includes new engine electronics, a beefier belt pulley set, and a revised transmission with its own oil cooler. The

Caractere styling kit for Audi A5 Cabrio

After unveiling their sexy body kit for the Audi A5/S5 coupe last year, Caractere has decided to offer a similar series of styling accessories for the new A5/S5 Cabrio. The most noticeable change is an aggressive front bumper which features massive air intakes and integrated fog lights. Out back, the sporty styling theme continues as Caractere offers a bold rear diffuser with optional tailpipe

9ff BT2 based on 997 GT2 packs 850hp

German tuners 9ff have released a new tuning package for the Porsche GT2, advancing on their previous design. The new 9ff BT2 (bi-turbo 2) gives the driver access to a ridiculous amount of power: 850 horsepower, and a maximum 920 Nm of torque.Perhaps this will send American tuning company Switzer Performance back to the drawing board. That company released an 800 hp GT2 package just a few days

KTM

.KTM Sportmotorcycle AG is an Austrian motorcycle manufacturer. The company was founded in 1934 by engineer Hans Trunkenpolz in Mattighofen. It started out as a metalworking shop and was named Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. In 1954 KTM began producing motorcycles.KTM is most commonly known for its off road motorcycles though in recent years it has expanded into street motorcycle

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Audi A5 Black and White by Senner Tuning

Audi customizer Senner Tuning has released details about their latest modification. The German company's Audi A5 Black and White is now available.Engineers first attacked the cars aerodynamics and weight by installing a carbon fiber spoiler apron with matching side-mirror housings. Carbon fiber is also used on a new rear bumper, one of many alterations at the back. Also found is a new rear

New ABT AS3 based on Audi A3

ABT has released a tuning kit for the facelift Audi A3. The tuner calls it AS3 and it's more than just a cosmetic surgery. Getting into the exterior detail first we see that ABT has modified a few components such as the front grille, the bonnet, the fenders and the front bumpers. Even the front LED lights have changed shape form the standard bulbs. The rest of the bodywork is made up of new side

MINI Cooper R57 Cabriolet by AC Schnitzer

With the summer driving season just around the corner, AC Schnitzer has unveiled their new range of accessories for the MINI Cooper R57 Convertible. On the performance side, the company offers an engine upgrade package which boosts the MINI Cooper S' 175 hp rating to 208 hp (226 hp for export models). Other "go faster" goodies include a limited slip differential, a height adjustable sports

Alfa Romeo MiTo by NOVITEC

Novitec has unveiled their extensive line of performance accessories for Alfa Romeo's new MiTo hatchback. Cars equipped with the 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine can be outfitted with Novitec's Powerjet 2 control module which boosts the engine's output from 155 hp (114 kW) to 186 hp (137 kW). Thanks to the extra 31 hp (23 kW), the modified MiTo runs from 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds which is a

Dan Cooper

.Dan Cooper (comics), a fictional character featured in Tintin magazine between 1954 and 1977.

Gemballa Mirage GT

It's finally here - the Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition based on the Porsche Carrera GT. The name of the car does tell you what the theme is, and, yes, there are lots of carbon fiber parts. But what those carbon fiber parts do is another theme, and that is the air flow management they provide. The front face of the Mirage GT comes with a front apron with air inlets for the front coolers and

Gemballa Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R Facelift

The Gemballa AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R comes to us courtesy of GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG, a German tuner which tries to expand the simple song and dance number that is the Porsche 911 turbo into a full-fledged musical extravaganza. Hurricane, typhoon, tornado...no, let's call this one the avalanche. And what exactly is the analogy to the car here of a multi-ton pile of snow that comes

Monday, December 14, 2009

VÄTH V63RS Power-C-Class Clubsport Wagon

German tuner Väth is slowly gaining a reputation for kits that are somewhat over the top. At this point the company introduces the new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate-based Väth V63RS Clubsport wagon. It follows on the V63RS Clubsport sedan that was announced just over a year ago. There we see a power increase from the stock 451hp (332kW) and 600Nm (443 lb ft) of torque to a Väth-certified 585hp (

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Volkswagen Polo Pictures | VW Polo Photos | Volks Wagan New Small Car Polo Pics, Images

Volkswagen he unveiled it small car Polo in the 10 Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi on the opening day of the show. Volkswagen, the world's largest car selling company after the tie up with Suzuki, is expanding its product line and planning to launch its first small car in India with the "Polo". Volkswagen Polo is very successful in Europe and company has received more than 130,000 orders since

Just a Pic

.Giorgio Storchi on his Ducati.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Chevrolet Beat Pictures | Chevrolet Beat Photos | Chevrolet New Small car Beat Pics, Images

Chevrolet Beat Pictures | Chevrolet Beat Photos | Chevrolet New Small car Beat Pics, ImagesChevrolet India soon going to launch new small car "Beat" which was introduced as a concept at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Chevrolet Beat is designed in South Korea with a power of 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol engine. Chevrolet Beat will compete Marutu-Suzuki A-Star, Hyundai i10 and

Motorcycle Scramble

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

3D Artwork

.This guy from Israel is just simply amazing. Take time to visit his website, 3D-Files, and ... dreamCopyrights © 2009 Amir Glinik.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Harley Davidson FL

.FL is a model designation used on motorcycles manufactured by Harley-Davidson from 1941 to present. Mostly applied to Harley's large-framed bikes, including the current Touring series, the FL designation is also used with their Softail series, especially on Softails with traditional styling, 16" front wheels, and either Springer forks or large-diameter telescopic front forks.Early FL modelsThe

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

F-35 Lightning II

.The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation, single-seat, single-engine, stealth multirole fighter, that can perform close air support, tactical bombing, and air defense missions. The F-35 has three different models; one is the conventional takeoff and landing variant, the second is short takeoff and vertical-landing variant, and the third is a carrier-based variant.The F-35 is

Monday, December 7, 2009

David Brown

. Sir David Brown (10 May 1904 - 3 September 1993) was an English entrepreneur, managing director of his family firm David Brown Limited and one time owner of shipbuilders Vosper Thornycroft.Brown was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. After attending Rossall School he started work as an apprentice in the family business, David Brown Gear Company Ltd. He became managing director in 1931, on his

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Volkswagen launched new SUV Touareg in India, Priced at Rs. 51.85 Lakh - VW Touareg Photos, Pictures, Images

Volkswagen launched its first SUV model "Touareg" in India on Friday, 4th December 2009. Touareg SUV will come with a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel engine which develops 240bhp from 4000-4400rpm. Volkswagen claims a 0-100kph time of 7.8 seconds for Touareg. Volkswagon Touareg will compete with Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class.Volkswagen Touareg Price in India: Rs. 51.85

Volkswagen Launched New Beetle | VW Beetle Priced at Rs. 21.45 Lakhs | New Beetle Photos, Pictures, Images

Volkswagen Launched New Beetle | VW Beetle Priced at Rs. 21.45 Lakhs | New Beetle Photos, Pictures, ImagesVolkswagen finally launched its iconic brand "Beetle" in India on Friday, 4th December, 2009 along with SUV "Touareg". The New Beetle comes with Complete Built Unit (CBU) will be priced at Rs 20.45 lakh due to heavy duty.The all New VW Beetle is equipped with a 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol

William Fife

.William Fife III OBE (1857-1944), also known as Wm. Fife, Jr., was the third generation of a family of Scottish yacht designers and builders.Fife was born in the small village of Fairlie on the Firth of Clyde. His father and grandfather (both also named William and often referred to as Fife I and Fife II) had also been designers and boatbuilders in Fairlie. The family business operated from a

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Oscar's Honey December 09

.Meagan Monique Good (born August 8, 1981) is an American film and television actress, and occasional film producer. Beginning her career at the age of four, Good has appeared in numerous commercials, television shows, feature films, and music videos..

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

WL 45 Harley Davidson

.Via the Southsiders-mcNico is a pragmatic guy, why have two bikes when can do anything with one?.His passion: The WL 45Harley Davidson, is used for the track as much as for the road. For this, he asked Alain Servie Flatheads specialist to prepare a reliable engine based on the WR specifications. The engine takes 6,000 rpm and more, the internal lubrication has been improved. The electronic

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Rolls-Royce Ghost Launched in India | RR Ghost Priced at Rs. 2.50 Crores | RR Ghost Photos, Pictures, Images

Rolls-Royce Ghost Launched in India | RR Ghost Priced at Rs. 2.50 Crores | RR Ghost Photos, Pictures, ImagesLuxury car maker Rolls-Royce launched its new model "Ghost" in India on 19th November, 2009. Ghost is the first car launched from olls-Royce in India other than Phantom family.Under BMW Rolls Royce has incresed its annual sales over 100 mark for the 1st time in 104 year history but its much

Volkswagen Beetle Photos | VW Beetel Pictures, Images launhing on 4th December 2009

Volkswagen Beetle Photos | VW Beetel Pictures, Images launhing on 4th December 2009Much awaited People Car from Volkswagen "Beetle" is finally going to launch on Friday, 4th December, 2009 in India. Volkswagen has not revealed the price of their new launch Beetle but it is expected to be priced around RS. 18-20 Lakhs as the Beetle is coming to India as a Complete Build Unit and so it would levy