The ugly Mitsuoka Orochi transforms into a toy robot

Transformers are nothing new to anyone of us but there are few who know that Transformers actually started out as a toy line. Well, there are two new toy lines of transformers at the moment: Alternity Skywarp and Alternity Starscream. If you’ve...

Transformers are nothing new to anyone of us but there are few who know that Transformers actually started out as a toy line. Well, there are two new toy lines of transformers at the moment: Alternity Skywarp and Alternity Starscream. If you’ve seen those movies, Skywarp character transforms from the oddball Mitsuoka Orochi into an evil robot. To remind you all, Mitsuoka Orochi is powered by 3.3-liter, 230hp Toyota Camry V-6 with the power-to-weight ratio somewhere between that of the Honda Civic and a Mini Cooper S and has been deemed the ugliest car ever built. Alternity Skywarp is built by Takara Tomy, the Japanese owner of the popular Transformers line of toys and cartoons. The two toy transformers come in two paint jobs: purple pearl and white pearl wherein purple is for the Skywarp and white is for Starscream. The real version of the Mitsuoka Orochi cost approximately $95,000 but if you still want the distinction to own one but could not shell out that big amount all at once, you could opt for the smaller (toy) version that transforms into a robot in just $60.

Via: CNet / Seibertron

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Racer X Design team’s RZ Ultima concept is simply outstanding

This ultimate RZ Ultima concept has always been on the top when it comes to performance and uses the same specs as the Ultima GTR. Its bodywork as well as weight remains almost the same so performance wise it should be very similar to the GTR. The...

This ultimate RZ Ultima concept has always been on the top when it comes to performance and uses the same specs as the Ultima GTR. Its bodywork as well as weight remains almost the same so performance wise it should be very similar to the GTR. The RZ Ultima is a concept that can use the same rolling chassis, but replaces the bodywork in favor of a more modern and aggressive looks designed by the Racer X Design team.

Cheers, Racer X Design team.

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Toynami presents the Batmobile Prop Replica

For all those with the Batmobile obsession, here is a great opportunity to own one which is the Toynami's breathtaking replica of the Caped Crusader's car from the 1989 film "Batman". The replica was taken from the molds of the original movie...

For all those with the Batmobile obsession, here is a great opportunity to own one which is the Toynami’s breathtaking replica of the Caped Crusader’s car from the 1989 film “Batman”. The replica was taken from the molds of the original movie models and its interior has been scaled down from the original full-size props. The Batmobile Prop Replica has its length at approximately 29″, width at 12” and height at 6” and comes with a handsome display base that measures 30.5″ long, 15.25″ wide, 2.75″ high. Not only this but it also features electronic LED headlight, rear LED taillights and simulated fire effect in rear. Also, the cockpit of the car opens to show the detailed interior of this limited edition which is confined to 500 units worldwide. Weighing 37lbs, the product can all be yours in just US $1999.99.

Via: Sideshowtoy

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Tecnalia’s all electric Dynacar does 0-140km/h in 10 seconds

EVs are what every Automaker is trying to master upon and striving their level best to come first with something that other’s haven’t achieved yet. As a result, we come across some improvements every now and then. The latest addition is Tecnalia..

EVs are what every Automaker is trying to master upon and striving their level best to come first with something that other’s haven’t achieved yet. As a result, we come across some improvements every now and then. The latest addition is Tecnalia Technological Corporation’s experimental electric car that boasts to reach a speed of 140km/h in 10 seconds. Hailed as the Dynacar, the vehicle was presented at the International Eco Friendly Vehicle & Sustainable Mobility Show in Madrid, Spain (20 -23rd May, 2010).

Dynacar car, which is totally an electric car, takes on board the possibility of integrating range extension concepts – a battery or small internal combustion engine that will enable the car battery to be supplied with energy in a supplementary mode. The car is a two seater and uses a single-shell, high-rigidity lightweight chassis of steel and aluminum alloy, with an adjustable deformable parallelogram suspension system for the four wheels.

Power to the Dynacar is provided by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that has a peak output of 100KW. All electric vehicle’s total weight is 700 kg with an energy storage capacity of 15kWh. Sprint from 0-100 is achieved in less than 5.7 seconds and has its top speed limited at 140kwh that vehicle achieve in approximately 10 seconds.

With its operating range at about 70km, Dynacar is not only a firm step in electrifying the roads but will also end the woes of speed enthusiasts for electric cars being too slow.

Via: Physorg

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RA Yacht blends luxury with comfortable living to provide great maritime environment

American designer, Adam Voorhees, has this time struck with a unique boat design that won him World Superyacht Young Designer of the year award. The boat is named as “Ra Yacht” and presents a visionary approach to explore new connections...

American designer, Adam Voorhees, has this time struck with a unique boat design that won him World Superyacht Young Designer of the year award. The boat is named as “Ra Yacht” and presents a visionary approach to explore new connections between luxury and comfortable living. This 66 meter yacht also explores the transformability of space and interactions and presents fewer decks in comparison to similar size liners with large volumes. The main deck, however, is a vast multifunction area that transforms for a informal living or formal entertaining. The Ra yacht flaunts a helipad and swimming pool at the rear to sail you in utmost luxury, comfort and style while the drop down side panels open up the main living level to the sea. Other than these, the super yacht accommodates five guest rooms, crew cabins and guest living quarters underneath the owner’s suite on the upper level.

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Volkswagen Passat. New photos

To wait for a premiere of new generation Volkswagen Passat remains not long. And here on site Auto Motor and Sport already was published computer drawings new Passat which as journalists assure, practically will differ nothing from serial model.

According to Auto Motor and Sport, new generation Passat will be made on a platform of old model. Certainly, the suspender will be seriously modernised, however will be constructive changes not too much. To be surprised to such decision Volkswagen it is not necessary – by this principle new generations Golf and Polo have already been constructed.

And still new Passat becomes hardly more than the present car, and the design of the car too will change. Outwardly Passat will resemble in many respects on updated Phaeton which has been recently presented on a motor show in Beijing. Official premiere Volkswagen Passat of new generation should take place in October of this year on a motor show in Paris.

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Volkswagen Kai-Nalu concept represents Sea waves in contact with the rocks of the coast

The brainchild of Josep Ferriol, the Volkswagen Kai-Nalu concept car has been created as a part of his final year thesis. The futuristic sports car concept with unique design is composed of two distinctly different elements: the waves of the...

The brainchild of Josep Ferriol, the Volkswagen Kai-Nalu concept car has been created as a part of his final year thesis. The futuristic sports car concept with unique design is composed of two distinctly different elements: the waves of the Mediterranean Sea and shoreline rocks. The concept car features flowing glass upper section which is inspired by the waves of the Mediterranean Sea and is designed to mimic the sea; whereas the angular, jagged bodywork underneath represents the rocks of the coastline.

The mixture of two different shapes and textures represents the dynamic and forceful appearance, similar to the waves. The other unique features of the concept include highly stylized wheels which were inspired by the appearance of bicycle wheels; VW logo in the center is balanced and mounted on a bearing and clear roof. Also, there are windows and upper bodywork that provides a glimpse of the vehicle’s electric drive-train, featuring two separate motors – one mounted upfront and the other at the rear to help balance out weight distribution.

Via: Diseno-art

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