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Kimera Evo 37 is a modern reincarnation of the historic Lancia 037

April 30, 2021April 23, 2021 by Editorial Team

Kimera Automobili is a winning idea of the past projected into the future. Kimera Evo 37 was created to emulate the original Lancia 037 rally car look.

It is a beautiful story, an all Italian story. It is a dream, a Kimera… that becomes reality. What’s it all about? A little more patience before it is fully revealed … even if the name Evo 37, the shape and some unmistakable details, to those who know it and have deeply loved it, will already say a lot. Lancia 037 is re-edited as 550hp Kimera Automobili’s EV037. This modern recreation of the Lancia 037 will offer around 550 HP.

Kimera Automobili new Evo 37 pays homage to the original Lancia 037.

Kimera Automobili is preparing to unveil soon its re-edition supercar, to be produced in a limited series. A suggestion of emotional impact, an inspiration of the car origins rooted in the past. A world motorsport icon that rediscovers its unmistakable nature and shape, ennobled by the maximum possible performance development, as if the legendary car model was conceived today.

The same men who made it legendary, transmit their knowledge and philosophy to those who – through research and technological development – take up the challenge to represent the excellence of an Italian region, that has been the absolute protagonist of design, technology and motorsport in the automotive industry.

The result is an uncompromising car, aware of its essence and nature, built with the excellence and the best offered by modern technology in motor engineering. A vehicle that combines the style, flavor and charme of a legendary racing “rocket” from the 80’s, with all the characteristics of an astonishing modern car in terms of technical avant-garde, performance and driving pleasure.

“It is the cat that greatest Rally champions have loved the most and that, in this re-edition, only a very few privileged, enthusiast, collectors from all over the world will be able to drive. It’s the result of a deep respect and a visceral love for something no longer exists and it is remembered with pleasure, affection and nostalgia. Something we would love to see again and find again today.” – Kimera Automobili.

“Production will of course be limited, with Kimera to build just 37 examples of the EVO37. Prices reportedly start at around the half-a-million-euro mark ($600k in current exchange rates) but if you missed out on securing a slot, fear not as Kimera will also produce 10 more cars that will be fitted with ‘Integrale’ four-wheel-drive systems.” – carscoops.com.

“Obviously, this Lancia is going to be about more than just outright performance, wrote pistonheads.com; it’s the high drama and viscerality of an eighties rallying-inspired package that Kimera is going for. That’s set to be carried into the car’s design, as far as we can see in the shadowy preview video. We’ll see the covers come off when it’s been put out on track for a shakedown, scheduled to take place in exactly a month on May 22, before customer cars are produced. The price for each will be £430,000, which is a substantial, but not surprising sum for this sort of machine. We’re certainly tempted.”

One-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce x Kengo Kuma creation bridges luxury automotive and architectural worlds

April 22, 2021 by Editorial Team

Bespoke Rolls-Royce Dawn in collaboration with architect Kengo Kuma. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Kengo Kuma have bridged the luxury automotive and architectural worlds with the unveiling of a first-of-its-kind Bespoke Rolls-Royce Dawn. The singular motor car will debut as a moving representation of the new luxury residence ‘The Kita’ in central Tokyo, designed by … Read more

Ferrari’s new model is the ultimate expression of an extreme front-engined berlinetta

April 21, 2021 by Editorial Team

A new chapter in the legacy of Ferrari’s limited-edition sports cars begins. Aimed at Ferrari‘s most passionate collectors and connoisseurs, Ferrari’s new supercar features numerous uncompromising engineering solutions to guarantee peerless driving pleasure. The first official photographs of the special version of the 812 SuperFast were made available by Ferrari. The model’s name and … Read more

Swiss Boat Builder And Luxury Watchmaker Are Chasing the World Sailing Speed Record

May 4, 2021April 20, 2021 by Editorial Team

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Swiss boat builder SP80 and luxury watchmaker Richard Mille have all the chances to break the world sailing speed record. The hull of the SP80 sailing boat as well as the Richard Mille watches are made from Carbon TPT.

The special ‘super-ventilated’ foil of this record-braking boat positions the sailing boat at the surface of the water to
guarantee its stability at high speed. The goal: to pass the 80-knot mark (150 km/h)

Swiss boat builder SP80’s latest challenge is to break the world sailing speed record in 2022. SP80 wants to do this with the support of the luxury Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille. Midway between a boat, a plane and a Formula 1 car, the boat comprised of Carbon TPT will need to reach a speed of 150 km/h (80 knots) powered only by wind.

North Thin Ply Technology (NTPTTM), a world leader in pre-impregnated materials, has also contributed to the
endeavour by supplying Carbon TPT for the boat’s structure. The team can now get to work on the crucial stage of producing the sailing boat, which will have to reach a speed of 150 km/h (80 knots) using the wind as its sole source of power.

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Richard Mille luxury brand has always been captivated by speed, aeronautics and extreme developments. When the
project was presented to the high-end watch brand by its long-standing partner NTPTTM, which produces Carbon TPT exclusively for use in the cases of Richard Mille watches, choosing to support this incredible odyssey was an easy
decision.

SP80 is team of EPFL engineers and students, who believe that through the combination of sailing, kitesurfing and
engineering principles, their boat significantly outperform the standing World Sailing Speed Record.

“We are imagining unique solutions and daring concepts that have potential in the sailing world. By establishing a new record, we want to demonstrate the applications of a new set of tools in fast marine transport, offshore sailing and energy production. We are now building a boat capable of reaching 80 knots (150 km/h) with the wind as its sole source of power” – SP80.

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“Fuelled by the desire to achieve their goal, SP80 are ready to shake up sailing conventions. This same daring spirit has been guiding our brand for the last 20 years. In this young company, we see the effervescence of an enthusiastic and talented team,” – Tim Malachard, Marketing Director at Richard Mille.

SP80 was founded in 2018 by Xavier Lepercq, Benoît Gaudiot and Mayeul van den Broek, three engineers who are
passionate about kitesurfing, sailing boats of every kind, and ocean crossings. Today, their company comprises some
40 engineers and students from EPFL (the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne).

To break the world speed record of 65,45 knots (121,21 km/h) set in 2012, the SP80 team set out to find a completely innovative solution. It is thus developing a sailing boat with a design unlike any other, measuring 7 m long and 6 m wide with a hull made entirely from Carbon TPT and propelled by a kite spanning 20 m. The engineering company has developed a ‘super-ventilated’ foil that positions the sailing boat at the surface of the water. In doing so, this technology avoids the phenomenon of cavitation, where water vaporised due to an excessive decrease in pressure affects performance.

The team has also filed a patent for a power management system, which transmits all the power from the kite to the
boat’s foil while maintaining stability at high speed. It is a design that is sure to go down in history.

“This is a partnership between two Swiss companies that are committed to high performance, exceptional feats and innovation,” explains Mayeul van den Broek, co-founder of SP80. “Even our respective production processes are similar in their use of Carbon TPT, which features in both Mille watches and our boat. Richard Mille’s involvement in the SP80 adventure is a source of great pride and incredible motivation for our young team. It means that we can step up our development and begin building our sailing boat, so that it can make its first journeys out to sea in 2022.”

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Two global premieres for Mercedes-Benz in the world’s leading market for electric cars

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 by Editorial Team

As part of its Ambition 2039 initiative, Mercedes-Benz is working on offering a carbon-neutral new car fleet within 20 years from now. By as early as 2030, the company wants more than half the cars it sells to feature electric drive systems – this includes fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. At Auto … Read more

This new flying SUV offers a new generation commuter vehicle

April 16, 2021 by Editorial Team

World’s First Consumer Drive & Fly eVTOL; @Aska Fly

A new Flying SUV Wants to Be a Private Commuter for all of us. Enjoy the city and then quickly and safely travel to the countryside in your own private vehicle.

Flying cars have the potential to create the same kind of niche in mass transportation as conventional cars did one
century ago. Aska’s new urban air mobility vehicle enters the fast-developing urban air mobility sector with an offer for commuting between the city and suburbs.

World’s First Consumer Drive & Fly eVTOL

ASKA offers consumers a new generation commuter vehicle that combines the convenience of an automobile, with the safety, ease and efficiency of VTOL and STOL flight. Because ASKA is both drive and fly, it can be parked in existing parking spaces / garages and charge in existing EV charging stations.

Aska’s flying car is a much larger air-mobility vehicle the size of an SUV.

With first deliveries scheduled for 2026 and a range of about 250 miles, this four-passenger flying car will feature electric motors powered by six batteries. ASKA has dual type of power supply sources. Each rotor has an independent battery power source plus a range extender power. Designed to ensure continued flight and a safe landing in the event of an emergency. The project features a robust energy management system with redundant power distribution architecture. Full electric system architecture of ASKA enables future models to convert range extenders to any other energy source such as hydrogen.

“The first deliveries may be limited to local roads. Our target is to obtain highway certification with a speed of 70 mph.” Aska Fly

The large wing design is optimized for safe landings and to reduce energy consumption. The flying SUV is boarded like a car, at home, in a garage or on the street, not on a busy airfield. The model gains additional safety with ballistic parachute. With the large propellers, ASKA has the best in class low Disc Loading (DL) and high Power Loading (PL) to hover with high efficiency and maneuverability.

ASKA advances a great performant experience with its in-wheel motor technology, on the road or in the air. With this technology the wheels can be placed outside the fuselage, enabling better aerodynamics, and creating additional interior space to comfortably seat 4 passengers. It provides a high driving position, similar to a SUV, enabling the driver to have excellent visibility, and facilitates adequate ground clearance for Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) mode.

In drive mode, the in-wheel motor supports dynamic handling capabilities for a great driving experience.

VIP customers who preorder the $789,000 ASKA will become influential partners in the ASKA Founders Club, a global community of people who share our passion for travel in the 3rd dimension.

Club members are encouraged to be active contributors in virtual brainstorming sessions with the founders and
engineering team. Their insights will be used to improve the design and user experience of ASKA. Benefits of this
Founders Club include updates on key developments in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) curated from NASA, the FAA,
EASA and industry experts.