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Blazing performance, compact size. Audi has added a new model to its dynamic RS series: the RS 3 Sportback. In the great tradition of the brand, its engine boasts five cylinders and turbocharging technology. From a displacement of 2.5 liters come 250 kW (340 hp) of power and 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque, with an average fuel consumption of just 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (25.85 US mpg).

Power is transmitted to the road via a seven-speed S tronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. 19-inch wheels and fenders made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) underscore the Audi RS 3 Sportback’s position of distinction.
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Almost a year after Ghost Yachts revealed the original Ghost G180 and eight months after the Ghost 180V concept was unveiled, the team of Ghost Yachts and the Italian design studio Gloss Design have announced a new hybrid version of the G180 platform. Joining forces with Imtech Marine & Offshore, they have developed the 55-metre Ghost G180H, the company’s next step towards more sustainable, innovative and efficient superyachts.

"Developing the G180H was very rewarding,” says Björn Moonen of Ghost Yachts, but he admits that he was sceptical about designing a hybrid yacht at first: “In the beginning I approached the project with suspicion rather than enthusiasm. I was convinced that a hybrid system would be too complicated, too big and too expensive to build.” But, as Moonen explains, the Imtech engineers did not share his opinion and set out to change his mind. "They developed the hybrid system’s layout with my concerns as starting point," he explains. "When I saw the first technical layout and reviewed the space requirements, the enthusiasm started to grow, especially when we reviewed the overall efficiency data. It was impossible not to be excited by the enormous potential of the system.”

Fundamentally, the team have created what Moonen describes as a "sort of integrated platform" concept, looking at every single aspect and every detail rather than just focusing on a single subject. During the development of the system, Imtech were able to unravel the initial intricacy of the Hybrid system and fashion it into a more compact and practical component. Additionally, the Ghost G180H uses two entirely new electric Voith Inline Propulsors (VIP) of 750kw each, which are high efficiency, hubless, steerable pods that have an integrated electric motor and eliminate the need for propeller shafts and rudders. Significantly, they have never been used on a vessel before. It all results in an exceedingly quiet and vibration-free propulsion system. Add Van Oossanen & Associates' Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), which offers the required efficiency to operate a large yacht with a comparatively modest propulsion power and, according to Ghost Yachts, you have the perfect combination for a sustainable and economical yacht.

We look forward on future projects from Ghost, particularly a 54-metre sailing yacht which promises to also focus on efficiency.

To view our post on the G180V click here

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Almost a year after Ghost Yachts revealed the original Ghost G180 and eight months after the Ghost 180V concept was unveiled, the team of Ghost Yachts and the Italian design studio Gloss Design have announced a new hybrid version of the G180 platform. Joining forces with Imtech Marine & Offshore, they have developed the 55-metre Ghost G180H, the company’s next step towards more sustainable, innovative and efficient superyachts.

"Developing the G180H was very rewarding,” says Björn Moonen of Ghost Yachts, but he admits that he was sceptical about designing a hybrid yacht at first: “In the beginning I approached the project with suspicion rather than enthusiasm. I was convinced that a hybrid system would be too complicated, too big and too expensive to build.” But, as Moonen explains, the Imtech engineers did not share his opinion and set out to change his mind. "They developed the hybrid system’s layout with my concerns as starting point," he explains. "When I saw the first technical layout and reviewed the space requirements, the enthusiasm started to grow, especially when we reviewed the overall efficiency data. It was impossible not to be excited by the enormous potential of the system.”

Fundamentally, the team have created what Moonen describes as a "sort of integrated platform" concept, looking at every single aspect and every detail rather than just focusing on a single subject. During the development of the system, Imtech were able to unravel the initial intricacy of the Hybrid system and fashion it into a more compact and practical component. Additionally, the Ghost G180H uses two entirely new electric Voith Inline Propulsors (VIP) of 750kw each, which are high efficiency, hubless, steerable pods that have an integrated electric motor and eliminate the need for propeller shafts and rudders. Significantly, they have never been used on a vessel before. It all results in an exceedingly quiet and vibration-free propulsion system. Add Van Oossanen & Associates' Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), which offers the required efficiency to operate a large yacht with a comparatively modest propulsion power and, according to Ghost Yachts, you have the perfect combination for a sustainable and economical yacht.

We look forward on future projects from Ghost, particularly a 54-metre sailing yacht which promises to also focus on efficiency.

To view our post on the G180V click here

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Almost a year after Ghost Yachts revealed the original Ghost G180 and eight months after the Ghost 180V concept was unveiled, the team of Ghost Yachts and the Italian design studio Gloss Design have announced a new hybrid version of the G180 platform. Joining forces with Imtech Marine & Offshore, they have developed the 55-metre Ghost G180H, the company’s next step towards more sustainable, innovative and efficient superyachts.

"Developing the G180H was very rewarding,” says Björn Moonen of Ghost Yachts, but he admits that he was sceptical about designing a hybrid yacht at first: “In the beginning I approached the project with suspicion rather than enthusiasm. I was convinced that a hybrid system would be too complicated, too big and too expensive to build.” But, as Moonen explains, the Imtech engineers did not share his opinion and set out to change his mind. "They developed the hybrid system’s layout with my concerns as starting point," he explains. "When I saw the first technical layout and reviewed the space requirements, the enthusiasm started to grow, especially when we reviewed the overall efficiency data. It was impossible not to be excited by the enormous potential of the system.”

Fundamentally, the team have created what Moonen describes as a "sort of integrated platform" concept, looking at every single aspect and every detail rather than just focusing on a single subject. During the development of the system, Imtech were able to unravel the initial intricacy of the Hybrid system and fashion it into a more compact and practical component. Additionally, the Ghost G180H uses two entirely new electric Voith Inline Propulsors (VIP) of 750kw each, which are high efficiency, hubless, steerable pods that have an integrated electric motor and eliminate the need for propeller shafts and rudders. Significantly, they have never been used on a vessel before. It all results in an exceedingly quiet and vibration-free propulsion system. Add Van Oossanen & Associates' Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), which offers the required efficiency to operate a large yacht with a comparatively modest propulsion power and, according to Ghost Yachts, you have the perfect combination for a sustainable and economical yacht.

We look forward on future projects from Ghost, particularly a 54-metre sailing yacht which promises to also focus on efficiency.

To view our post on the G180V click here

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Porsche may have inadvertently given us our best glimpse yet at the upcoming production version of the company’s 918 Spyder. The German sports car manufacturer has announced its intention to invest mountains of cash in its Weissach facility, and has released a bevy of images from inside the studio walls to mark the occasion. Tucked among the images of designers furiously sketching away and engineers toying with crash-test dummies is one very interesting shot of a 918 clay model. Of particular interest is that single, massive side-exit exhaust nestled behind the passenger door; clearly a different design from the double-stacked tips of the concept. Could this be a 1:3 scale clay of the future production car? Or is it just an older take on the 918 that predates the eventual showcar? We won’t know one way or the other until the eventual production car makes its debut.

Porsche says that it intends to invest €150 million (around 2M USD) in its Weissach facility through the addition of a new wind tunnel. Additionally, the company plans to open a new state-of-the-art design center and what it calls an “electronic-integration center.” We aren’t positive, but our guess is that portion of the facility will play a big role in the Porsche hybrid program moving forward. Hit the jump for the official press release.

[Source: Porsche]

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Mercedes Benz showed off its new Fascination concept car at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It was a fastback or shooting brake styled coupe with the roofline staying high like an estate giving very generous space in the back of the car.

In reality the Fascination concept previewed the forthcoming new e-class range, having the identical front end to the production cars, and rear styling close to that of the estate, and in being a coupe itself also hinted that Mercedes would release a new E-class coupe too, which they inevitably did.

The concept car used a 2.2 litre 4 cylinder diesel engine with twin turbochargers to push power to 204 horsepower whilst keeping very low emissions.

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Front

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Side

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Rear

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Interior

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Futuristic Bugatti Stratos Concept

The mesmerizing Buggati Stratos created by the French graphic designer affirms that it is favorable to let go the tech spec considerations to create a gem of a design. Bruno was inspired by the ever so beautiful Buggati Type 57 Atlantic and that inspiration did help him weave magic. Some design cues were also picked up from the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Mille Miglia (for the front end) and Raymond Loewy's locomotive designs. I must say that it for the first time I don't really bother whether the Stratos will ever make the cut or not.

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Mercedes Benz showed off its new Fascination concept car at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It was a fastback or shooting brake styled coupe with the roofline staying high like an estate giving very generous space in the back of the car.

In reality the Fascination concept previewed the forthcoming new e-class range, having the identical front end to the production cars, and rear styling close to that of the estate, and in being a coupe itself also hinted that Mercedes would release a new E-class coupe too, which they inevitably did.

The concept car used a 2.2 litre 4 cylinder diesel engine with twin turbochargers to push power to 204 horsepower whilst keeping very low emissions.

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Front

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Side

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Rear

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Interior

German Concept Cars

Almost a year after Ghost Yachts revealed the original Ghost G180 and eight months after the Ghost 180V concept was unveiled, the team of Ghost Yachts and the Italian design studio Gloss Design have announced a new hybrid version of the G180 platform. Joining forces with Imtech Marine & Offshore, they have developed the 55-metre Ghost G180H, the company’s next step towards more sustainable, innovative and efficient superyachts.

"Developing the G180H was very rewarding,” says Björn Moonen of Ghost Yachts, but he admits that he was sceptical about designing a hybrid yacht at first: “In the beginning I approached the project with suspicion rather than enthusiasm. I was convinced that a hybrid system would be too complicated, too big and too expensive to build.” But, as Moonen explains, the Imtech engineers did not share his opinion and set out to change his mind. "They developed the hybrid system’s layout with my concerns as starting point," he explains. "When I saw the first technical layout and reviewed the space requirements, the enthusiasm started to grow, especially when we reviewed the overall efficiency data. It was impossible not to be excited by the enormous potential of the system.”

Fundamentally, the team have created what Moonen describes as a "sort of integrated platform" concept, looking at every single aspect and every detail rather than just focusing on a single subject. During the development of the system, Imtech were able to unravel the initial intricacy of the Hybrid system and fashion it into a more compact and practical component. Additionally, the Ghost G180H uses two entirely new electric Voith Inline Propulsors (VIP) of 750kw each, which are high efficiency, hubless, steerable pods that have an integrated electric motor and eliminate the need for propeller shafts and rudders. Significantly, they have never been used on a vessel before. It all results in an exceedingly quiet and vibration-free propulsion system. Add Van Oossanen & Associates' Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), which offers the required efficiency to operate a large yacht with a comparatively modest propulsion power and, according to Ghost Yachts, you have the perfect combination for a sustainable and economical yacht.

We look forward on future projects from Ghost, particularly a 54-metre sailing yacht which promises to also focus on efficiency.

To view our post on the G180V click here

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Mercedes Benz showed off its new Fascination concept car at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It was a fastback or shooting brake styled coupe with the roofline staying high like an estate giving very generous space in the back of the car.

In reality the Fascination concept previewed the forthcoming new e-class range, having the identical front end to the production cars, and rear styling close to that of the estate, and in being a coupe itself also hinted that Mercedes would release a new E-class coupe too, which they inevitably did.

The concept car used a 2.2 litre 4 cylinder diesel engine with twin turbochargers to push power to 204 horsepower whilst keeping very low emissions.

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Front

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Side

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Rear

Mercedes Benz Fascination Concept Interior

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