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    lundi 4 mars 2013

    UNE LIVRÉE TRÈS CHROME POUR LA DELTAWING.


    La DeltaWing disposera d'une nouvelle livrée pour la saison 2013 qu'elle débutera aux 12 Heures de Sebring.
    La DeltaWing quitte cette année sa robe noire où le logo Nissan prédominait pour une couleur argentée suite au retrait de l'ancien partenaire motoriste. Désormais propulsé par un moteur Elan, le proto hybride qui avait fait sensation aux dernières 24 Heures du Mans avant de décrocher la cinquième place à Road Atlanta sera de retour cette année dès 12 Heures de Sebring. Les pneus adoptés seront des gommes Bridgestone qui remplaceront les Michelin.

    Suite aux surprenantes prestations de la DeltaWIng réalisées l'an dernier, les organisateurs de l'ALMS ont décidé de la classer dans la catégorie LMP1. Olivier Pla et Andy Meyrick découvriront la voiture pour la première épreuve de la saison et le proto pourrait encore revenir sur plusieurs épreuves cette année. La fusion entre le Grand-Am et l'ALMS devrait lui assurer un avenir.
    Jacques-Armand Dupuis(AUTOhebdo)

    Mercedes-Benz G63/G65 AMG Gronos by Mansory


    Mansory Gronos based on Mercedes-Benz G63/G65 AMG
    Mansory will bring the Gronos kit for the Mercedes-Benz G63/G65 AMG in Geneva starting tomorrow.
    The tuner has a full arsenal of modified cars for this year's Geneva show. Aside from their G-Class program they also have a carbon fiber Aventador and a customBentley Continental GT.
    Mansory Gronos based on Mercedes-Benz G63/G65 AMG
    The Gronos package for the German off-roader brings a power boost for the AMG G63's twin-turbo V8 5.5-liter increasing output from 544 HP (400 kW) to 840 HP (618 kW). The torque figure has also jumped from 560 lb-ft (760 Nm) to an electronically-limited 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm). Mansory says a similar kit is in the works for the G65's V12 6.0-liter bi-turbo.
    Mansory Gronos based on Mercedes-Benz G63/G65 AMG
    It has also received several carbon fiber body parts like the mirror housings, roof and decorative trims on the sides. They also installed a custom exhaust system, different front spoiler with LED daytime running lights, revised rear spoiler, carbon fiber spare wheel cover and a Magic Yellow paint job. The cars sits on 23-inch ten-spoke alloys shod in 305/30 R23 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti tires.
    Mansory Gronos based on Mercedes-Benz G63/G65 AMG
    Many tweaks can also be found on the inside where they have implemented a carbon fiber design with colored elements, while different types of woods and other materials are also available upon request. The car which will be exhibited in Geneva has black leather upholstery with yellow contrasting stitching.
    Source: Mansory
    via Worlcarfans

    THE LAMBORGHINI VENENO


    Say hello to what just might be the wildest Lamborghini ever made – the Veneno. Not only is the Veneno a mad looking machine, but you can’t buy one. First of all, it’s priced at a staggering $4.6 million dollars. Second, even if you happen to have 4.6 million burning a hole in your pocket, the Veneno is already sold out.
    Sold out? Yes, each one of the three Venenos to be produced have already been spoken for. That’s right Lamborghini only plans to buildthree of these things.
    All the official details on the car will come out this week when the car appears at the Geneva Motor Show.
    Even so, word suggests the Veneno will be based on the Aventador, have 740 horsepower and get to 100kmph in less than three seconds.
    We’ll have more soon on the Veneno and the rest of the machines making their debuts at what’s looking to be a very exciting Geneva show.
    -Mike (Speedhunters)

    Valentino Rossi's step-brother Luca Marini to wildcard in Moto3 at Misano


    from TWOWHEELSBLOG
    Wanting to follow in the footsteps of his very famous half-brother Valentino Rossi, Luca Marini will make his Moto3 GP debut when he’ll wildcard in at the San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini GP at Misano, on September 15th according to the latest rumors.
    Marini who will turn 16 on August 10th (so legally he can race in GP) will contesting this season in the Italian CIV Moto3 category riding for Team Twelve Racing run by Alessio Aldrovandi, and he’ll have at his disposal Romano Fenati’s 2012 FTR Honda bike that Team Italia FMI rider took to victory at Jerez and three other podiums in his debut season.
    It seems that Team Twelve Racing will also be contesting several rounds in the Spanish CEV and the European championship, and last week Marini tested his new FTR Honda at Valencia, but the shakedown test was hampered by rain and cold winds, but Marini said that he also used the time to study for school.
    While waiting for the CIV season to start Luca trains almost every Saturday at his step brother’s MotoRanch at Tavullia with a Honda CRF 250.
    Source | tuttosport.com

    Alfredo Gomez et Mario Roman (Husaberg) par Befurious.com


    Chappell Customs “Cafe 33″


    Chappell Customs is run by brothers Chris – based out of LA in the US, and Rob – based out of Ontario in Canada, where, despite being 3000 miles apart, they somehow conspire to co-build some stunning customs, including this gold and metallic grey 1982 Yahama xs650, which you’ll probably have seen already on sites like BikeEXIF.
    The donor xs650 started out as a rolling chassis with odd wheels and pile of parts. Chris kept the engine and frame but pretty much everything else was removed and either rebuilt or binned.
    The bike had been rattle-can sprayed so she needed to be stripped right back to the bare metal, and the engine was refurbished with honed cylinders, new rings, seals, gaskets and filters.
    The forks were rebuilt with progressive springs, which offer a smooth ride on rough streets but firm up for harder riding – a great option for customs like these, although a little harder to set up.
    A new frame loop was welded-on to accommodate the cafe seat, the wiring loom was remade with new lights and turn signals with a light weight lithium-ion battery, while new hand controls link to higher performance brakes for modern stopping power, and a digital speedo takes care of keeping the rider informed whenever unreasonable speed limits appear on the twisties.
    You may have spotted that the tank isn’t original, but this was intentional as Chris and Rob wanted the bike to carry more fuel, so they lifted a tank from an xs750. It’s a nice practical touch on a bike made to be ridden as well giving the bike a more muscular appearance than the donor bike.
    Other performance upgrades include gas powered rear shocks, aftermarket carbs, an RK chain – in other words, the bike has been completely sorted to make sure it’s a clean and tidy ride that delivers whatever the rider will ask of it.  Job done.
    Chris & Rob look righteously pleased with themselves.
     See more from Chappell Customs HERE

    1984 Yamaha SR400 - Zoku Motorcycles




    By guest writer Ian Lee.
    Here at Pipeburn we have a soft spot for thumpers. The thud-thud-thud of a single cylinder is music to the ears… and when wrapped in a custom motorcycle, it is even better. Based in Sydney, Australia, Zoku Motorcycles are also fond of single cylinder power – especially in the form of the legendary Yamaha SR. These bikes make for an easy starting point for custom builds, easy for any novice to try it, as the boys from Zoku found out when commencing the build. But it was worth it in the end, as they have produced a great build, with that thumping sound to boot. 

    The feature bike had already been customised before it rolled into the Zoku workshop, the finish best being described as ‘wonky'. Getting to work, the rear end was taken to with a angle grinder and a short fender fitted, flanked by mini indicators. Ditching a double seat setup, the single seat was fitted and the battery box/air box removed from the frame. The original SR fuel tank was retained, although mucho thought was put into it’s look. The tank was taken back to bare metal, masked, powder coated and then sanded by hand to achieve a nice balance between the bare metal and the powder.

    Chancing upon a set of Daytona shocks in a box of old parts, they were put to use on the tail end of the bike. The handle bars have been replaced by clip ons, hand wrapped in leather to match the seat. The front end has been lowered slightly, and is now packing Brembo braking power. Firestones are the tire of choice on this build, 4 inch wide at the front, slightly wider at the rear at 4.5 inches. A set of black rims, laced with stainless spokes round out the rolling stock nicely.

    The engine has gained a coat of black engine enamel during the process, the exhaust ceramic coated and the header shortened. White heat wrap was added to the header to finish off the look the owner was after. 

    Zoku has taken a ‘wonky’ SR400 and put their special touches on it, creating a bike that looks as good as it sounds. It’s low slung stance, fat rubber and awesome finish on the tank all work together to produce a bobber style look. On the other hand, the clip-ons, pipewrap and removal of the airbox/battery from the frame all give it a sort of café racer aesthetic. But ultimately Zuku made the right choice in bike, because on top of all the customisation the icing on the cake would have to be the distinctive note of the single cylinder. Thud-thud-thud. 


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    2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible spotted


     2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible spotted [OFFICIAL PHOTOS ADDED]
    Chevrolet has released the first two official images with the car.
    This is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible as posted on Carfanatic's Instagram account.
    At the beginning of last month Chevroletteased the convertible version of the Stingray, ahead of an official unveiling programmed for March 5 in Geneva. Now, we take a look at the open top Corvette while it's being rolled down a ramp.
    Too bad for the car cover as we don't get to see the car's details, but so far it looks good. We'll just have to wait a couple of days until it will be revealed. The first car will be auctioned in April at Barrett-Jackson, with the money going to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
    2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
    Power is likely to come from the same 6.2-liter V8 engine with about 450 hp (336 kW) and 609 Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque. It should be slightly slower than the coupe which can do 0-62 mph in less than four seconds.
    Source: Carfanatics (Instagram) via WORLDCARFANS

    ZOMBIE PACK


    from .thispak.

    Kevils R80 Husky


    Obviously this isn’t an actual Husqvarna, but anyone familiar with their range will have seen images of the likes of Steve McQueen sitting astride a manly-looking dirtbike in exactly these colours, so it’s understandable why Kev & Co at Kevils Speedshop decided to nickname this latest R80 build “Husky”
    Apart from the paint scheme one standout feature is Kevils own high-level brsuhed stainless exhast system, which snakes over the clinders and white numberboard like a drawing in a Dr Seuss book. The metal polished Street Scrambler seat is also Kevil’s own, trimmed in tuck’n'roll leather.
    Up front the matt black headlamp is complemented hy a small white faced speedo and mid-level silver satin braced dirtbike style bars. Wheels are also powder coated in satin finish black.
    Overall it’s another lovely Kevils beemer, adding to their inventory of quality BMW custom builds. Kev says; “We are really pleased with the way it all goes together the colour and proportion balance is good” We agree.
    See more from Kev Hill & Co here

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    nice night !!!