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New “Porsche Unseen” Book Shares Unreleased Concept Cars

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4 years ago

November 16, 2020

In the new book “Porsche Unseen”, for the first time ever, readers are offered an insight into the design studies of a range of previously unreleased Porsche concept cars from 2005 to 2019.

"Porsche Unseen" shares unreleased concept cars from 2005-2019. Credit: Porsche — “Porsche Unseen” shares unreleased concept cars from 2005-2019. Credit: Porsche

For the first time, Porsche is offering readers an insight into a range of previously unreleased concept cars and their design studies from 2005 to 2019 in the new book “Porsche Unseen.”

Offering a closer look at a range of different concept cars from Porsche, each vehicle’s design journey is outlined and covered by Jan Karl Baedeker and Stefan Bogner in this book, from the very first drawing to the “finished” near-production-ready concept car.

“People all over the world love the timeless and innovative design of our sports cars,” says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board at Porsche AG. “Visionary concept studies are the foundation of this success: they provide the pool of ideas for the Porsche design of tomorrow, and combine our strong tradition with trailblazing future technologies.”

Porsche Unseen Rare Concept Cars 551 Street Vision Spyder — The Porsche “919 Street” concept based on the 919 Hybrid base. Credit: Porsche

The design process starts with a sketch and is further visualized in the next step as a 3D model. As soon as it’s decided that an idea is to be developed further, small models are produced in a scale of 1:3, then followed by hard models in the scale 1:1.

“The virtual world is the first step, but you especially have to experience the unusual models in reality in order to understand whether a car has small, large or surprising proportions,” says Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche.

In contrast to the development of a production model where several models are always developed with different styling formats, the vision projects, on the other hand, concentrate on a single vision model that serves as a protagonist for the central idea.

“When it comes to the visions we develop, it is not about bringing every car onto the road. Instead, it is more a question of establishing creative space and a relationship with the future,” shares Michael Mauer when describing the design process and adds: “There are two possibilities for continuing to develop as a brand: either you improve your products from the present, that is to say step-by-step. However, it is difficult to be really innovative in this process. Or you give free rein to your creativity. The idea is to let your thoughts jump to the day after tomorrow, and to then move back from there to tomorrow.”

Porsche laser light headlights. Credit: Porsche

As a teaser to some of the designs included in the book, Porsche has revealed images for a few of the concept cars, including the Porsche 919 Street, Vision Spyder, and the Vision “Renndienst” van.

Developed on the Porsche 919 Hybrid base, the Porsche 919 Street (2017; 1:1 clay model) aims to deliver a driving experience similar to an LMP1 car but for amateur drivers. Featuring a 900 PS hybrid racing drivetrain inside its carbon fiber monocoque, the Porsche 919 Street shares the same dimensions, wheelbase, and powertrain as the Porsche 919 that achieved numerous victories at Le Mans.

Porsche 919 "Street" concept car is based on a Le Man's winning design but for the road. Credit: Porsche — Porsche 919 “Street” concept car is based on a Le Man’s winning design but for the road. Credit: Porsche

Porsche Unseen Rare Concept Cars 551 Street Vision Spyder Le Mans Paket

Meanwhile, the Porsche Vision Spyder (2019; 1:1 hard model) is a topless sports car that takes inspiration from the 1954 Porsche 550-1500 RS Spyder. Featuring an open cockpit, characteristic radiator grilles over the mid-engine, and red graphic design elements, the Porsche Vision Spyder was essentially a study of Porsche’s design identity. It also offered the designers the chance to explore futuristic design elements like the new ultra-modern roll bar.

The 2019 Porsche Vision Spyder concept car is inspired by the 1954 Porsche 550-1500 RS Spyder. Credit: Porsche

Porsche Unseen Rare Concept Cars 551 Street Vision Spyder Side View

Futuristic roll-bar design may appear in future designs. Credit: Porsche

Lastly is the Porsche Vision “Renndienst” van (2018; 1:1 model), a family-friendly electric van concept that can seat up to six passengers. Designed around a central driving position, the Vision “Renndienst” van takes inspiration from a futuristic space shuttle and shows how the Porsche brand can transfer its design DNA to a new vehicle segment for the brand. With the all-electric drive technology located on the car’s underbody, passengers are afforded an extra spacious travel experience.

The futuristic and family-friendly Porsche "Renndienst" van. Credit: Porsche — The futuristic and family-friendly Porsche “Renndienst” van. Credit: Porsche

Porsche Unseen Rare Concept Cars Renndienst Van 10 Rear

More Porsche concept cars can be found inside the Porsche Unseen book, which is available from Amazon, the publisher Delius Klasing, and the Porsche Museum.

Porsche has also announced a “coming-soon” exhibition in 2021 at the Porsche Museum that will showcase these same concept cars in real life.

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Lamborghini Reveals Countach LPI 800-4 Revival

Published

3 years ago

August 14, 2021

Brenon Melse

Lamborghini is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Countach with a special edition LPI 800-4 model debuting at this year’s Monterey Car Week.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Aerial — The new Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4. Credit: Lamborghini

In celebration of the Countach’s 50th anniversary, Lamborghini has unveiled a special limited edition Countach LPI 800-4 as a futuristic tribute to the poster car of the 1980s.

While sharing the same name and drawing on the visual legacy of its predecessor, the new Countach LPI 800-4 is powered by Lamborghini’s aspirated V12 engine combined with new hybrid supercapacitor technology initially developed for the Sian.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Side 1 — Powered by Lamborghini’s V12 engine with hybrid supercapacitor. Credit: Lamborghini

Delivering 802hp maximum combined power (rounded to 800 for the sake of its model name), the LPI 800-4 can reach 0-62mph acceleration in just 2.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 220mph.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Front Side — The Lamborghini Countach has a top speed of 220mph. Credit: Lamborghini

“The Countach LPI 800-4 is a visionary car of the moment, just as its forerunner was,” says Automobili Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann. “One of the most important automotive icons, the Countach not only embodies the design and engineering tenet of Lamborghini but represents our philosophy of reinventing boundaries, achieving the unexpected and extraordinary and, most importantly, being the ‘stuff of dreams.

“The Countach LPI 800-4 pays homage to this Lamborghini legacy, but it is not retrospective: it imagines how the iconic Countach of the 70s and 80s might have evolved into an elite super sports model of this decade. It upholds the Lamborghini tradition of looking forward, of exploring new design and technology avenues while celebrating the DNA of our brand. It is a Lamborghini that innately expresses the marque’s enduring and emotive power: always inspirational and thrilling to see, hear and most of all drive.”

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Front — Inspired by the Quattrovalvole edition with low rectangular headlights. Credit: Lamborghini

Inspired by the Countach’s distinctive silhouette, sharp angles, and wedge shape, the Countach LPI 800-4’s exterior inspiration was taken specifically from the Quattrovalvole edition in the bold lines of the front bonnet with long, low rectangular grille and headlights, as well as in the wheel arches with their hexagonal theme.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Rear Side — Futuristic hexagonal rear lights like those of the Sián. Credit: Lamborghini

Unfortunately for fans of the Wolf of Wall Street Countach, there’s no fixed rear wing on the latest model. However, there are still air scoops integrated fluidly into the car’s shoulders and the distinctive Countach slatted “gills” and famous scissor doors.

The rear of the Countach LPI 800-4 still features a distinctive inverted wedge shape, with the rear bumper featuring a lower, sleeker line and the hexagonal rear light design similar to that of the Sián.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Side — The famous scissor doors still remain. Credit: Lamborghini

Lamborghini has revealed only 112 models of the new Countach LPI 800-4 will be produced (a number chosen in honor of the internal project name “LP 112” used for the original Countach development) with allocations already fulfilled prior to the public launch.

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Porsche & Manthey Racing Collab on Limited Edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25

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3 years ago

August 9, 2021

Brenon Melse

Porsche Motorsport celebrates 25 years partnership with Manthey-Racing and reveals the limited edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25.

The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25. Credit: Porsche

Porsche Motorsport is celebrating 25 years of collaboration with Manthey-Racing GmbH and has unveiled the limited edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 to commemorate.

Founded by racing driver Olaf Manthey in 1996, Manthey-Racing GmbH is responsible for running the Porsche 911 RSR of the factory squad in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and has made a name for itself in both the motor racing world and as a GT road car specialist.

Celebrating 25 years partnership with Manthey Racing. Credit: Porsche

The basic concept and technical ideas for the new special edition was provided by Manthey and based on the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport with Porsche providing the final design.

Developed specifically for track days and circuit racing, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six twin-turbo engine and produces 515 HP directed to the rear wheels through Porsche’s seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (PDK).

Green and yellow design accents inspired by "Grello". Credit: Porsche — Green and yellow design accents inspired by “Grello”. Credit: Porsche

Taking inspiration from Manthey’s 911 GT3 R, known as the “Grello” because of its distinctive green and yellow livery, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 sports a similar green and yellow color scheme to highlight functional areas of the vehicle and adopts many vehicle components and elements from future Porsche racing cars.

Limited to 30 vehicles worldwide. Credit: Porsche

“The design of the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 expresses the long-standing collaboration between Porsche Motorsport and Manthey,” emphasizes Grant Larson from Style Porsche. “It amalgamates the respective strengths of each partner into one racing car, and at the same time bridges the gap between the 991 and 992 model generations of the 911.”

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is limited to 30 vehicles in total (only six are allocated for North America) with deliveries expected to begin in early 2022.

To order, customers will need to email 911GT2RSClubsport25@porsche.de directly and have a spare $620,00 on hand.

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Pagani to Reveal Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta at Monterey Car Week 2021

Published

3 years ago

August 7, 2021

Brenon Melse

The new Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta is set to make its debut at this year’s Monterey Car Week and celebrates ten years of the Huayra supercar.

Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta Front Side View — The new Pagani BC Huayra Pacchetto Tempesta. Credit: Pagani Automobili

This year at Monterey Car Week, Pagani celebrates ten years of the Huayra with the world premiere of the new Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta.

Based on the Huayra BC, the new Pacchetto Tempesta package means the Huayra BC’s high-performance platform can be equipped with a range of “state-of-the-art technical and artisan solutions” to maximize the car’s racing abilities and achieve an 8% power increase to deliver 827 hp and 1,100 Nm torque.

Pagani has only teased several introductory images of the green carbon fiber bodied beauty ahead of the premiere, and although full details are yet to be shared, Pagani has noted that the Pacchetto Tempesta features a new front splitter, dedicated air intake, rear wing with an integrated central fin, and six-pipe exhaust system to maximize aerodynamic efficiency.

Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta Rear Aerial — New rear wing design with an integrated central fin. Credit: Pagani Automobili

A tweaked suspension system and the addition of an all-new “Soft Driving mode” also ensure drivers are afforded maximum comfort in the aggressive Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta.

The Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta will make its debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering event on Friday 13th August at Monterey Car Week 2021 and will be seen alongside the Huayra R project and an up-close-and-personal look at the all-new Pagani V12-R engine, six-speed sequential gearbox.

While no prices have been revealed yet, the Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta will no double start above the $2.25 million price tag of the Huayra BC.