Record
Breaking and Extreme Vehicles
 Record
breaking vehicles are some of the most important vehicles
in the world. Information gathered from the advanced technology
needed to make these extreme machines filters down to
the common vehicles we see everyday:
Extreme Land Vehicles
Extreme Sea Vehicles
Extreme Air Vehicles
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Beautiful
and Ugly Machines
 Sometimes
a design can display an outstanding ability to attract
or repulse.
In this new section we explore some of the most memorable
- and unique - designs of all time in: Beautiful
and ugly machines. |
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Animated
wallpapers for your computer
 A
selection of original diseno-art.com GIF animated wallpapers.
Very easy to put on your computer with 3-step instructions.
Topics include: Quotes and phrases, quitting smoking,
World Records, famous last words and various others.
diseno-art.com animated wallpapers
Or if you would prefer here are some standard wallpapers
displaying manufacturer badge's of sports vehicle company's.
Logo Wallpapers. |
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Future car predictions
 The
future car - say a 2025 model - will be a very different
beast to its present day grandfather. It will be packed
with computers and safety devices ensuring that not even
a stunt driver can crash.
Read more in this two part article:
The Future Car Predictions |
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Modifying
/ restoring cars on a budget
 In
this series of articles we go through the basics of restoring
and customising cars on a budget. The series begins with:
An introduction
The Plan
The Project car
Your Workspace
With more articles to follow on. Including tips, methods
and skills. |
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What
makes a great car?
 What
is the secret formula for creating an automotive icon.
This short article identifies a few 'great cars' and attempts
to decipher the connection.
What makes a great car?
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 2008
Alfa Romeo 8c Spider
The Alfa Romeo 8c Spider is the soft-top version
of the 8c Competizione coupe. Only 500 examples
of each model are to be produced.
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Cirbin V13R
The Cirbin V13R is a three-wheeled sports
vehicle powered by a 1250cc Harley-Davidson
V-twin. The styling of the V13R is influenced
by both Hotrods and modern vehicles.
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Dodge Challenger SRT8
The 2008 production Dodge Challenger SRT8
has changed little from the original concept.
Power comes from a 6.1 litre, 425 bhp HEMI
V8 engine.
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 2009
GMC Denali XT Concept
The GMC Denali XT concept is a unibody construction,
hybrid powered Sports-Utility Truck which
features chunky, powerful styling and a fuel
efficient hybrid drivetrain. Continue
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Mercedes SL 600
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 is the flagship model in the
SL-Class range. Power for the SL 600 comes from a 517 horsepower,
twin-turbo, V12.
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Mercedes CLC-Class
The Mercedes CLC-Class is a renamed and restyled update
of the C-Class Coupe. The top-spec version is powered by
a 3.5 litre, 268 horsepower V6.
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Audi R8 V12 TDI
The Audi R8 V12 TDI concept is powered by a 6 litre, twin-turbo
diesel engine generating 500 horsepower and 738 ft-lbs of
torque.
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Plymouth 'Cuda Concept
The 'Cuda concept is the work of Brazilian designer Rafael
Reston. Power for the 'Cuda concept comes from a 5.4 litre,
bio-fueled HEMI V8 engine.
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Ferrari F250 Concept
The Ferrari F250 is an independent design for a lightweight
entry level Ferrari. Proposed power comes from a 2.5 litre,
bio-fueled, V6 engine.
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HUMMER HX Concept
The HUMMER HX is a concept designed to appeal to the younger
buyer. Features include an aircraft inspired interior, and
removable doors and roof.
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Cadillac CTS-V
The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is powered by a supercharged 6.2
litre V8 engine which develops 550 horsepower and 550 lb-ft
of torque.
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TriRod F3 Adrenaline
The F3 Adrenaline from TriRod Motorcycles is a 2-1 layout
(2 wheels at the front, 1 at the rear) trike powered by
a 120 horsepower V-twin engine..
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Mazda Furai Concept
The Mazda Furai concept due to go on show in January at
Detroit is a sports car concept powered by a 450 horsepower,
ethanol fueled rotary engine.
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The 2009 Corvette ZR1 marks the return of the ZR1 badge
which has been gone for over 10 years. The 2009 ZR1 is powered
by a 6.2 litre supercharged V8.
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Land Rover LRX Concept
The Land Rover LRX is a concept due to be revealed at the
Detroit Motor Show in January '08. The LRX uses the idea
of sustainability as a design influence. Continue
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Bimota DB7
The 2008 Bimota DB7 is the latest superbike from the Italian
manufacturer. Power comes from the same engine used in the
Ducati 1098.
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Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 GT
The SLR 722 GT is a racetrack-only version of the 722 Edition
SLR. Only 21 cars are to be made. Power comes from a 5.5
litre, 680 hp, supercharged V8.
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Ducati 848
The Ducati 848 is Ducati's latest middle-weight superbike.
The new bike is both lighter and more powerful than the
outgoing Ducati 749 which it replaces.
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KTM 1190 RC8
The 1190 RC8 from Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM is
a superbike based on the RC8 concept bike from 2004. Power
comes from a 1148 cc V-twin which generates 155 horsepower.
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Nissan GT-R
The 2008 Nissan GT-R is an 'everyday supercar' powered by
a 473 horsepower, 3.8 litre, twin-turbo V6 driving all four
wheels.
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NV200 Concept
The Nissan NV200 is a concept created for traveling professionals.
The rear hides a mobile office and expandable storage pod.
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Round Box Concept
The Nissan Round Box (R.D / B.X) concept is an oddly styled
vehicle which tries to get the occupants to interact with
each other as well as their surroundings. Continue
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 Toyota
i-Real Concept
The i-Real is the latest of several personal mobility vehicles
Toyota has created over the last few years. The i-Real features
two different driving modes, high-speed and low-speed.
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