Volvo Air Motion Concept

Presented at the 2010 LA Design Challenge, Volvo Air Motion Concept is a two-seater open sports aimed at driving enthusiasts, with a carbon fiber body and an engine with compressed air motors.

For the “1,000-pound car” brief LA Design Challenge 2010, the California-based Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center (VMCC) presented the proposal for air Canyon Carver, a design study for a futuristic sports car running on the open air. The carbon fiber body takes inspiration from Scandinavian design heritage and is “carved like a shell.”

Aiming to minimize weight and complexity while maximizing driving pleasure, the Volvo Air Motion Concept is driven by simple compressed air motors. These engines cool under load, instead of heat, eliminating the need for heavy cooling systems. An integrated approach to the chassis interior and suspension design also contributes to overall efficiency.
The air required for the air tank is centrally mounted using compressed air refueling sites, which are equipped with wind turbines air floating 1,000 feet in the air.
Design Team:

• Chris Benjamin
• Dean Bakker
• Steve Goodrich
• Bjorn Wessman
• Doug Frasher
• Dean Shaw
• Geza Loczi

 

 

2010 Oettinger Volkswagen Amarok

OETTINGER their refinement program for the year 2010 reveals Amarok. With skillful modification of engine management, the Wolfsburg-tuner capable of 140 kW (190 hp) from the new 2.0-liter two-stage control BiTDI solve engine. The torque increases by 30 Nm (22 lb / ft) at 1500 rpm, compared to the production vehicle.The additional torque of up to 50 Nm (37 lb / ft) allows not only glide fast progress, but also the alternative, relaxed at low speeds on highways and in town. The performance of the OETTINGER Amarok is able to sprint is 000-100 km / h (0-62 mph) in around 10.5 seconds and a top speed of around 187 kph (116 mph).

The OETTINGER performance for the 2.0 liter engine BiTDI Amarok is now available for EUR 1 090.00 € including installation / warranty OETTINGER in Friedrichsdorf, as well as the specially trained OETTINGER partner. Other practical accessories for the Amarok are in preparation.

2011 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR

The Tacoma X-Runner RTR achieves its performance credentials by dropping in a completely stock, current generation Tundra 5.7-liter V8 engine in the engine compartment unchanged with a six-speed automatic transmission. A Toyota Racing Development (TRD) supercharger kit included, bringing the SAE certified power statistics to 504 bhp and 550 lb.-ft. torque. The truck runs on premium gas instead of race fuel. 

A joint stock tundra rear axle, with a 4.3 ratio and 10.5-inch ring gear, was a total of 5.7 inches to Tacoma rear track width narrows. A TRD prototype mechanical limited slip differential, designed by Eaton has been added to maximize traction. The truck rides on current-generation Tacoma styled 15-inch steel wheels were changed to 10-inches wide in the rear, and wrapped by 30 × 11.5 × 15-inch Goodyear Eagle Dragway Special Offers. The front wheels are 4.5 inches wide and mounted on 28 × 4.5 × 15-inch Goodyear Eagle runner.

The Tacoma X-Runner RTR was about 4.5 inches from stock height X-Runner is lowered and a custom exhaust system was manufactured to hold two perforated TRD-chamber muffler with a 3.5-inch pipe. The only change at the point X-Runner RTR was to maximize the transfer of the exhaust pipe behind the passenger side rear of the car below the rear suspension compression, which will be launched in often difficult. The brakes were left untouched from the stock Tacoma X-Runner-brake system and vehicle traction aids are still functional, including ABS, Vehicle Stability Control and traction control.

The body parts of the Tacoma X-Runner are not affected. A silver-coated and color of Five-axis was inspired by classic low-cost but ready-to-race sports cars, including the late 1960s, Dan Gurney Cougar XR7-G. The number “95″ on the doors means the first model of the year, the Tacoma selling nameplate in the U.S. The Tundra i-Force was painted engine plate on the front wings to signify the upgraded power plant and is to be found in the same location would On the current Tundra. In the classic hot rod style, the hood with “504 HP” means the graphics horsepower SAE decorated verified. Also on the bonnet and unique to this build for a TRD Supercharger graphics with a tornado, it means the forced induction. The side skirts feature of the X-Runner logo.

Inside, all non-essential equipment was removed to make the vehicle as light as possible, including the audio head unit, speakers, air conditioning, electric windows, fog lamps, windshield water bottle and back seats. The stock front seats remain, but are found covered with fabric to 1980s era classic Toyota cars trim. Added interior features a custom steering wheel TRD, Tundra bearing gas and brake pedals, and a collection of tundra gated shifter with sport shift mode. A TRD removable roll bar was also installed.