New York Auto Show: 2011 Subaru WRX STI concept revealed

The New York Auto show yesterday saw the wraps going off to four-door sedan version of Subaru WRX STI. This is the first time WRX STI will be available in both, a 5-door hatch and 4-door sedan configuration.

The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI...

The New York Auto show yesterday saw the wraps going off to four-door sedan version of Subaru WRX STI. This is the first time WRX STI will be available in both, a 5-door hatch and 4-door sedan configuration.

The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI features a newly designed 18 x 8.5-in. BBS forged aluminum-alloy wheels, high-luster paint and weigh 17.6 lbs which is considerably less then the previous standard wheels. It has Brembo Performance Brake System and both models receive significantly revised suspension tuning.

However, power comes from the same turbocharged/intercooled 4-cylinder Boxer engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, which is capable to deliver 305hp and 290 pound-feet of torque.

If we talk about the design aspect of 2011 Subaru Impreza STI, it will come with a new facade, revised bumper, a lip spoiler, freshly designed front grill, new fog lamps and bumper intake openings. At the same time four door STI will have wider rear fenders.

Via: Zercustoms

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10 weird bikes for Lucifer to ride on

Riding bikes is a matter of risk, but when lunacy drives the head there’s no second thought before you’ve pimped your ride beyond limits of sanity. Because we have limit in our credential, we give it up to the guys who spend lives creating rides..

Riding bikes is a matter of risk, but when lunacy drives the head there’s no second thought before you’ve pimped your ride beyond limits of sanity. Because we have limit in our credential, we give it up to the guys who spend lives creating rides for the hell. If you agree, then come join our journey to appreciate some majestic custom-made motorbikes that will, and have, left us speechless time and again. Hit the jump to checkout 10 awesome yet weird bikes that will mesmerize or shock you.

Name of the Bike: Titanium Skeleton Bike

Designer: John Farr

Information: This titanium skeleton bike was immensely loved by the people at the first glance and was called “The Crypt”, for Hot Bike magazine. The skeleton, which creates the frame of this ground-up custom bike, was investment cast of Grade 2 Titanium.

Name of the Bike: Extreme corpse motorcycle

Designer: Blue Flame Alley

Information: This custom motorcycle is a gory mess with its fuel tank sculpted like a shattered ribcage, with the skeleton’s hands reaching for the front wheel and its legs resting near the rear wheel. Its fuel tank even has the heart dangling by the side of the fuel tank.

Name of the Bike: Skeleton Bike

Information: Unfortunately, we don’t know who designed this bike and what is the purpose behind but it has surely been designed to strike fear in the mind of the enemy.

Name of the Bike: Devil Skeleton bike

Information: This bike is really to beat hell out of the road and can led down anyone in the fast pursuit.

Name of the Bike: Skeleton Bike

Information: The skeleton bike you see here has arms resting on the front and legs on the rear tires. By chance we don’t have the info about this one as to who made it but its eye catching and worth including here.

Name of the Bike: Skull motorcycle

Information: The motorcycle’s fuel tank has been converted into a skull, one with a wicked aura but still done very well. Headlights have been moved to the eyes of the skull, enhancing its “fear factor.” This would make the “Ghost Rider” look less clumsy.

Name of the Bike: GatorBike

Designer: Jim Jablon

Information: This custom made bike with Ultima engine is made of leather and genuine crocodile skull, culled by authorities to keep their numbers down. It was devoted to raise funds for Jim’s wildlife rehabilitation center that rescues neglected, abused, and pets left in the wild.

Name of the Bike: Suzuki Hayabusa Predator

Designer: Pitstop Motorsport

Information: This Predator bike has equal parts that are awesome and obnoxious. Under the entire Predator garb lurks a different kind of beast, a modified 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa.

Name of the Bike: Skeleton Chopper Bike

Information: Simply but outstanding, this skeleton bike is perfect. Weird design of a modified motorbike that uses a Skelton framework would scare the hell out of people on a dark street. It looks silly to ride a bike like this just to grab attention.

Name of the Bike: Weird Toon Bike



Information: I have no idea who made this or anything about it. But if someone will chase people down the street on halloween, they’ll never watch cartoons again!

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Working Replica of George Stephenson’s steam locomotive Rocket takes us back in time

Those of you who cherish the memories of past will surely grab the opportunity to ride this replica of George Stephenson’s pioneering steam locomotive Rocket built in 1829. The science and Museum, UK, with the help of TV presenter James May,...

Those of you who cherish the memories of past will surely grab the opportunity to ride this replica of George Stephenson’s pioneering steam locomotive Rocket built in 1829. The science and Museum, UK, with the help of TV presenter James May, launched this replica on 31st March, 2010.

Tyneside engineering history will be making its mark in London’s Kensington Gardens and the working replica of George Stephenson’s pioneering steam locomotive Rocket will run along 150 meters track on the Albert Approach Road.

The replica was built as a part of an effort to boost awareness of the original Stephenson’s 1829 built Rocket locomotive, which is on permanent display inside the Science Museum. Visitors will be able to experience steam train ride similar to the one undertaken by the original Rocket in 1829 from March 31st to April 18th, 2010.

Via: Zimbio

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AA introduces Rocketmen with Jetpacks to reach out stranded vehicle

There had surely been occasions when your vehicle breaks down in the midst of motorway, and you are left with no other option but to wait for the AA van to arrive. The other thing you can do now is to look up to the sky – surely not to ask God for..

There had surely been occasions when your vehicle breaks down in the midst of motorway, and you are left with no other option but to wait for the AA van to arrive. The other thing you can do now is to look up to the sky – surely not to ask God for help but to AA Rocketmen.

AA Rocketmen is the latest launch of the breakdown rescue service and is a rapid response to take you out of the difficult situation. The Rocketmen will use lightweight jet-packs to hover over traffic jams and will reach out to the stranded motorist in need of help.

Made of lightweight carbon fiber tools, AA jetpack will have a top speed of 100km/h and weight 113kg. It will use Satellite services of Trafficmaster for better navigation and requires no license to fly it. This jetpack with hand controls has a £42,000 price tag per unit.

The testing for the accuracy of the service is on and will be carried out on the M25 between Surrey and Heathrow Airport between dawn and noon on 1st April, 2010. If proved successful, it’ll mark a big leap for AA as so far was its operation with fleet of vans; motorcycles and electric scooters were limited to the grounds only.

Via: Theaa / Dailymail

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Bako E-TX Urban, the sports bike of the future

Bako – the French designer always strikes with something unique and this time it’s no different. Environment loving man as he is envisions the future with E-TX Urban. With sharp curves and very strong visual identity, the bike is chargeable...

Bako – the French designer always strikes with something unique and this time it’s no different. Environment loving man as he is envisions the future with E-TX Urban. With sharp curves and very strong visual identity, the bike is chargeable simply via an AC outlet.

Power comes from generator Roadson E-Tronic 16 that churns out 132.5kw or about 180hp. Aggressive yet compact bike has a top speed of 240km/h and its length width and Seat height at 2040, 1006, 760 mm respectively.

With the use of electric motors futuristic Roadson E-Tronic 16, a priori embedded in the wheel hubs as suggested by the indicators load placed on the swingarm and fork system Duolever are inspired by BMW.

Via: Bikepost.ru

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BMW unveils Technik GmbH secret concepts that could be…

To mark the 25th anniversary celebrations of its Technik GmbH, founded in 1985 to develop BMW concepts, GM has unveiled a series of secret concept cars. Technik GmbH unit was re-branded in 2003 as BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH with the focus shifted.

To mark the 25th anniversary celebrations of its Technik GmbH, founded in 1985 to develop BMW concepts, GM has unveiled a series of secret concept cars. Technik GmbH unit was re-branded in 2003 as BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH with the focus shifted to developing technology that encompassed all types of BMW vehicles.

The major highlights of the celebrations are: 1-series based fuel cell hybrid, rear-engined BMW people’s car with a Mclaren style central seating position, a four-seat electric car, a Z1-style, V8-engined off-road buggy, an Ariel Atom style car and a lightweight coupe that pioneered the use of carbonfibre. Hit the jump to checkout images of concepts revealed with brief description.

Composite-bodied Z1 roadster was the first one from Technik division and 8000 of them were produced by BMW.

The Z1 ‘coupe’ remained a concept only but paved the way for chunky, off-road styling.

The Pure electric four seater, 1991 E1 concept had a 120 mile range.

This one is 1993 Z13 with rear-mounted engine with three-seat cabin and a central driving position.

BMW 95 Z18 concept was equivalent to an Enduro motorcycle was based on the 5-series iX.

This awesome and ultra lightweight (800kg) BMW Just 4/2 concept was to enter the production but lost closely to Z3.

As per BMW, 1999 Z22 by Technikfrom is one of the most sophisticated technology platforms the unit ever developed.

With the space of a 5-series in the length of a 3-series, BMW Z22 used carbon-fibre reinforced plastics - something that company is considering to use in its megacity car.

BMW 2001 Z29 with unique carbon-fibre monocoque and M3 drivetrain was last one in its Z concept series.

This is BMWs drive-by-wire concept.

BMW Project ‘Drivestick’ was entirely controlled by a single joystick.

Via: Autocar

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