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Latest 2008 Maserati A8GCS
Based on the Maserati Coupé GranSport mechanics, the A8GCS Berlinetta Touring represents the high performance sports car concept, with small dimensions, state-of-the-art constructive technology and perfect stylish synthesis between factory tradition and advanced aesthetic criteria.
The new A8GCS Berlinetta Touring has been designed by the young Belgian designer Louis de Fabribeckers, in charge of the Touring styling department. The A8GCS Berlinetta Touring lines are not affected by time or fashion: the car is characterized by a soft aggressiveness originated by the perfect balance between the front end, directly derived from competitions, and the harmonious and fluent flanks reminding of the extraordinary Alfa Romeo, Isotta Fraschini and Lancia Flying Star of the Thirties, an exceptional series created by Touring and still considered the best interpretation of Marinetti and Boccioni’s Futurism.
The Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera style is first expressed through perfecly balanced volumes (reduced front overhang, front central engine and large rear overhang). The result is a dynamic form that doesn’t need a lowered waistline. Moreover, the horizontal development of lines create a natural elegance.
The sporty look of the car is underlined by the combination between bonnet and front grille. An element dashing forward the other volumes. Hence the lateral lines of the body: the lower line ends on the rear wheelarch and the upper line dissolves in the rear end of the car. Together they create a dynamic sail shape, as on Flying Stars.
Of course, also the most successful car design is not enough to make an alive and complete object. It must be combined with excellent dynamic qualities, derived from state-of-the-art technical solutions. For the prototype A8GCS Berlinetta Touring, Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera studied and designeda body in advanced composite materials, able to give the car lightness, structural strenght and performance typical of top granturismo and obviously respecting all international safety and environmental rules. The result is clear: the style protoype A8GCS Berlinetta Touring is able to enter small series production, gaining immediately a top place among the best sports cars.
Story by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera
Latest 2008 Maserati A8GCS
Based on the Maserati Coupé GranSport mechanics, the A8GCS Berlinetta Touring represents the high performance sports car concept, with small dimensions, state-of-the-art constructive technology and perfect stylish synthesis between factory tradition and advanced aesthetic criteria.
The new A8GCS Berlinetta Touring has been designed by the young Belgian designer Louis de Fabribeckers, in charge of the Touring styling department. The A8GCS Berlinetta Touring lines are not affected by time or fashion: the car is characterized by a soft aggressiveness originated by the perfect balance between the front end, directly derived from competitions, and the harmonious and fluent flanks reminding of the extraordinary Alfa Romeo, Isotta Fraschini and Lancia Flying Star of the Thirties, an exceptional series created by Touring and still considered the best interpretation of Marinetti and Boccioni’s Futurism.
The Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera style is first expressed through perfecly balanced volumes (reduced front overhang, front central engine and large rear overhang). The result is a dynamic form that doesn’t need a lowered waistline. Moreover, the horizontal development of lines create a natural elegance.
The sporty look of the car is underlined by the combination between bonnet and front grille. An element dashing forward the other volumes. Hence the lateral lines of the body: the lower line ends on the rear wheelarch and the upper line dissolves in the rear end of the car. Together they create a dynamic sail shape, as on Flying Stars.
Of course, also the most successful car design is not enough to make an alive and complete object. It must be combined with excellent dynamic qualities, derived from state-of-the-art technical solutions. For the prototype A8GCS Berlinetta Touring, Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera studied and designeda body in advanced composite materials, able to give the car lightness, structural strenght and performance typical of top granturismo and obviously respecting all international safety and environmental rules. The result is clear: the style protoype A8GCS Berlinetta Touring is able to enter small series production, gaining immediately a top place among the best sports cars.
Story by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera
2008 BMW M1 Concept
BMW ignited passion for its heritage by reincarnating the seminal M1. The new design was shown at a private party over the weekend to generate interest in the program. It was placed alongside an original M1 as well as the 1972 Turbo Concept. 
READ MORE - 2008 BMW M1 Concept
Thirty years ago BMW boldly entered the supercar market with the M1. Being a production racing car, it was a huge leap forward in both engineering and style. Thus, the M1 became an icon of BMW performance in the seventies. But it also became a singularity, since the cars relatively poor performance in motor sport hindered the prospects for a successor.
Reviving names of past models and modernizing them for the current market is a delicate balance. Considerations have to be made for safety, increased performance and retro styling as well as keeping the dedicated enthusiasts onboard. BMW are no strangers to retro design, their revival of the Mini has been a large success. This is contrasted by the new one-series and their romantic comparison to the 2002. The latest name that faces BMW designers is the M1.
The scope of the new M1 project is uncertain, but BMW are dedicated enough to champion the new visual design. At the Villa d’Este Concours they showed a non-functional styling buck, with no engine and interior, but with working lights and steering.
Like the original, the new M1 project is sleek, wide and ahead of its time. The car is painted a brilliant hue of metallic bronze, just like the first M1 prototype of 1972.
The 2008 M1’s styling is a new direction for BMW and a departure from Chris Bangle’s flame surfacing that changed the entire BMW line. Now we have more purposeful lines, a void of extraneous curves and a more purposeful stance. BMW said this was a new direction that would trickle down to all BMW models.
When revealed to our photographer, Matteo TT Schucchi, his first impression was that “pictures can't really show the real presence, but it really is amazing, with some incredible lines, and definitely a great modern interpretation of the M1.”
Next week the car will be officially unveiled by Auto Bild and BMW themselves.
Story by Richard Owen
2008 BMW M1 Concept
BMW ignited passion for its heritage by reincarnating the seminal M1. The new design was shown at a private party over the weekend to generate interest in the program. It was placed alongside an original M1 as well as the 1972 Turbo Concept.
READ MORE - 2008 BMW M1 Concept
Thirty years ago BMW boldly entered the supercar market with the M1. Being a production racing car, it was a huge leap forward in both engineering and style. Thus, the M1 became an icon of BMW performance in the seventies. But it also became a singularity, since the cars relatively poor performance in motor sport hindered the prospects for a successor.
Reviving names of past models and modernizing them for the current market is a delicate balance. Considerations have to be made for safety, increased performance and retro styling as well as keeping the dedicated enthusiasts onboard. BMW are no strangers to retro design, their revival of the Mini has been a large success. This is contrasted by the new one-series and their romantic comparison to the 2002. The latest name that faces BMW designers is the M1.
The scope of the new M1 project is uncertain, but BMW are dedicated enough to champion the new visual design. At the Villa d’Este Concours they showed a non-functional styling buck, with no engine and interior, but with working lights and steering.
Like the original, the new M1 project is sleek, wide and ahead of its time. The car is painted a brilliant hue of metallic bronze, just like the first M1 prototype of 1972.
The 2008 M1’s styling is a new direction for BMW and a departure from Chris Bangle’s flame surfacing that changed the entire BMW line. Now we have more purposeful lines, a void of extraneous curves and a more purposeful stance. BMW said this was a new direction that would trickle down to all BMW models.
When revealed to our photographer, Matteo TT Schucchi, his first impression was that “pictures can't really show the real presence, but it really is amazing, with some incredible lines, and definitely a great modern interpretation of the M1.”
Next week the car will be officially unveiled by Auto Bild and BMW themselves.
Story by Richard Owen
2008 Virango Coupé
For the first time outside the UK, visitors to the international Top Marques supercar show in Monaco will be able to glimpse a stunning sports car which
will be built in the Midlands region of the UK, the historic home of British prestige sports cars.
Virago Cars is to show the two seat coupe which has its roots in a sports race car, at Top Marques Monaco which will be held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco from 24th to 27th April. The fifth edition of the live supercar show is the only one in the world which stars the most beautiful and powerful machines on the planet; a panoramic display of beauty, speed, technology, craftsmanship, and sheer passion.
Virago is a high tech/race bred sports car which will fill a niche in the automotive market, selling for around €70,000 and will be refined, comfortable and practical for everyday use. A revised interior is in design currently which will be best in class, with some interesting extra technology features for driver and passenger, and superior to anything else at the price.
A 3 litre Duratec V6 engine produces 230bhp in base vehicle form, rising to 280bhp in Sports form which will provide reliability and easy low cost servicing. Performance figures suggest a top speed in excess of 150mph and an acceleration time to 60mph in less than 5.5 seconds, delivered through a 6 speed manual gearbox.
The space frame chassis coupled with the composite monocoque body shell gives a lightweight and strong package with superb stiffness and handling.
Managing Director, Andy Nowson, a former Land Rover executive and vehicle product planner said: “Virago is not aimed at the 'ultimate-power' buyer, but rather at those looking for a stunning, reliable, practical, yet fast and fun, daily sports coupé. As such, it’s a very interesting proposition alongside many of the supercars which will be at the Monaco show.”
“Creating and building this car is a great opportunity, not only to deliver an exciting product to discerning customers, but also in establishing a new iconic brand along the way. We will be establishing new manufacturing facilities to start low-volume build early 2009.”
Story by Virago Cars Ltd
2008 Virango Coupé
For the first time outside the UK, visitors to the international Top Marques supercar show in Monaco will be able to glimpse a stunning sports car which
will be built in the Midlands region of the UK, the historic home of British prestige sports cars.
Virago Cars is to show the two seat coupe which has its roots in a sports race car, at Top Marques Monaco which will be held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco from 24th to 27th April. The fifth edition of the live supercar show is the only one in the world which stars the most beautiful and powerful machines on the planet; a panoramic display of beauty, speed, technology, craftsmanship, and sheer passion.
Virago is a high tech/race bred sports car which will fill a niche in the automotive market, selling for around €70,000 and will be refined, comfortable and practical for everyday use. A revised interior is in design currently which will be best in class, with some interesting extra technology features for driver and passenger, and superior to anything else at the price.
A 3 litre Duratec V6 engine produces 230bhp in base vehicle form, rising to 280bhp in Sports form which will provide reliability and easy low cost servicing. Performance figures suggest a top speed in excess of 150mph and an acceleration time to 60mph in less than 5.5 seconds, delivered through a 6 speed manual gearbox.
The space frame chassis coupled with the composite monocoque body shell gives a lightweight and strong package with superb stiffness and handling.
Managing Director, Andy Nowson, a former Land Rover executive and vehicle product planner said: “Virago is not aimed at the 'ultimate-power' buyer, but rather at those looking for a stunning, reliable, practical, yet fast and fun, daily sports coupé. As such, it’s a very interesting proposition alongside many of the supercars which will be at the Monaco show.”
“Creating and building this car is a great opportunity, not only to deliver an exciting product to discerning customers, but also in establishing a new iconic brand along the way. We will be establishing new manufacturing facilities to start low-volume build early 2009.”
Story by Virago Cars Ltd
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