Fahrradi Farfalla FXX: Ferrari de pedalar em tamanho real


Depois do Ferdinand GT3 RS, a Ferrari lança seu carro de pedalar em escala 1:1, o Fahrradi Farfalla FXX. O nome do veículo é uma combinação da palavra alemã "Fahrrad", que significa "bicicleta", com a letra "i", que é a primeira dos nomes dos produtos mais famosos da Apple.

Apesar do nome FXX, o Fahrradi Farfalla não é uma reprodução da Ferrari exclusiva para as pistas, mas uma antecipação de um futuro modelo da marca. "As formas externas do veículo são resultado de pesquisas na internet sobre como poderia ser este veículo, mas também tem um pouco das nossas próprias ideias e, claro, uma quantidade substancial de clarividência." Seria a sucessora da Enzo, por enquanto chamada F70?

O veículo traz um mecanismo tipo borboleta, que move as portas enquanto anda, como se fosse o inseto. Ao contrário da Ferrari FXX, você pode guardar o Fahrradi Farfalla FXX em sua garagem e pode rodar com ele em qualquer lugar, desde que não se importe com as buzinadas e desaforos dos outros motoristas por andar lentamente pela via.

Como se não bastasse, os criadores do Fahrradi Farfalla FXX fizeram uma paródia do comercial do Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, feito em um túnel, mas produzido com efeitos especiais um pouco menos realistas.

FAHRRADI FARFALLA FFX
- a Mimikcry Supercar

(definition: FAHRRADI - is a combination of the German word “Fahrrad”, which means bicycle, and “i” which is borrowed from the Apple society.)

Following the tremendous success of the predecessor object “Ferdinand GT3 RS”, the current model “FAHRRADI Farfalla FFX” is an attempt to further develop the concept of the mimicry encasement based on muscle-driven drive technique (muscle car) in an evolutionary manner.
Unlike Ferdinand, however, the Fahrradi is not a copy of an existing car model, but rather the anticipation of a future top model of an actually existing automobile brand.
The external form of the vehicle is the result of Internet research into various real and fictive design ideas about what this vehicle could look like, but also our own ideas of design and, not least of all, a substantial portion of clairvoyance.

Another substantial difference to the predecessor model is a built-in butterfly mechanism. An angle gear attached to the rear axle moves the wing doors while driving, resulting in a wing beat similar to that of a butterfly (Farfalla in Italian).
This ensures that it is possible to lift off slightly from the ground at all times (= anti-gravitation).
An even better ventilation of the interior is a side effect.

The next innovative step was the attempt to further constrain the already extreme slowness of the predecessor Ferdinand through an even greater transmission ratio. This makes the Fahrradi a serious rival for pedestrians in street traffic as well.
By (Austrian) law, the Fahrradi can be driven at any time on public streets.
Night-time use is ensured by a modern lighting system based on approximately 200 ultra-bright LEDs.

Along with the Ferdinand GT3 and the Veyron UC, the Fahrradi is part of the racing sport team MT RACING, founded in 2011.
MT – Mikadotrochus (Latin) or Millionaire’s Snail avoids shallow waters. The habitat of this snail in the depths of the ocean is so difficult to access that it turns this individual into an extraordinary delicacy.

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Copa Montana Denis Navarro Cachorro transando com cadela

Fantasia sexual?

Jacques Villeneuve drives Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari 312 T4 at Pista di Fiorano


Villeneuve remembered on track at Fiorano

Maranello, 8 May – This morning, at the Fiorano Circuit, one could be forgiven for imagining that Gilles Villeneuve was back on track, when shortly after 10.30, a 312 T4 rumbled out of the pits prior to doing a few laps of the track. In fact, this was a special commemoration organised by Ferrari as a tribute to the Canadian driver who raced for the Maranello Scuderia from 1977 until he died tragically during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix on 8 May 1982. On the thirtieth anniversary of his death, his son Jacques took to the track in his memory, at the wheel of the same car with which his father won three races in 1979 and that his team-mate Jody Scheckter drove to take the Drivers' Championship title. Taking part in the event were Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo, the Vice President Piero Ferrari, the Scuderia Ferrari drivers, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, the Managing Director, Amadeo Felisa and the engineer, Mauro Forghieri, who was Technical Director in Gilles' day. Many fans were drawn to Maranello by the ever present memory of the courageous driver and bringing the event to life, they were joined by Villeneuve's mechanics, his widow Joann and their daughter Melanie, who had been by his side back in those unforgettable days.

We won the world, together. Congratulations, Graham. The racer’s edge. Another successfully tested product of the STP Corporation.

We won the world, together. Congratulations, Graham. We at STP have seen, firsthand, your courage and control behind the wheel. And calling you World Champion is an understatement. Your win is a milestone for us, too. STP Oil Treatment has been cutting friction and wear for winning drivers at Indy year after year. Now, thanks to your skill, STP, once again, is on the side of a Grand Prix Champion. The racer’s edge. Another successfully tested product of the STP Corporation.

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Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari 126C, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982

Há 30 anos, chamavam-te de "maluco"...


Tribute to Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) on the circuit. Formula One World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Thursday, 5 June 2008. © Sutton

...hoje, sentem a falta de um "maluco".

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Ayrton Senna Ford Escort XR3

Ele teve um. E o usava.

Project CARS - Pagani Zonda R - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari - Work In Progress


Legendary Audi quattro. The world's top selling luxury AWD system.


Audi Launches Campaign to Celebrate Revolutionary quattro™ All-Wheel Drive Technology

- New :60 TV spot to debut nationally during NFL division playoffs
- Spot entitled "Ahab" takes inspiration from classic Herman Melville novel
- Campaign centered around Audi quattro with digital content, Facebook app and YouTube playlist

Herndon, Va., January 13, 2012 – Audi today announced a new advertising and marketing campaign to celebrate its innovative all-wheel drive technology, quattro™. Audi quattro is the top-selling luxury all-wheel drive system in the world, providing superior traction and handling and a balanced drive no matter the road condition. Audi is the only premium manufacturer to offer all-wheel drive on every one of its models.

The new campaign, with the tagline "the legendary Audi quattro", consists of a :60 television spot that will kick off during the National Football League division playoffs on Jan. 14. The ad will also air nationally as a :30 spot. Entitled "Ahab", the spot turns to one of the all-time classics in American literature for inspiration to help demonstrate the superiority of the Audi quattro all-wheel drive system on the toughest winter roads. The spot re-imagines Herman Melville's epic struggle between obsessed sea captain and the elusive white whale, but in Audi's modern incarnation, Ahab is a tow truck driver battling snowdrifts and whiteout conditions and his nemesis, the Audi quattro.

"Audi quattro has been a part of the brand's DNA for over 30 years and is core to the performance and design of Audi vehicles", said Scott Keogh, Chief Marketing Officer, Audi of America. "With this new campaign, Audi aims to celebrate its pioneer technology and continual commitment to its development, while increasing Audi's brand image and awareness, particularly of our all-wheel drive experience."

In addition to the "Ahab" broadcast spots, the campaign utilizes multiple platforms to bring to life the Audi quattro story, including display and mobile banners on weather and ski sites, online video placements and banners in enthusiast communities, refreshed content on Audi's "30+ Years of quattro" Facebook app and a new quattro playlist on YouTube.

As the first manufacturer to develop all-wheel drive technology for production sedans, Audi introduced quattro over three decades ago, setting the benchmark for driver confidence and performance. The advantage of all-wheel drive was most apparent when Audi introduced quattro to the World Rally Championship in 1981, resulting in an astounding 24 wins and a number of World Championships. The technology was so superior that it was later deemed an "unfair advantage" and banned from road racing altogether after repeatedly dominating the field.

Today, in that same competitive spirit, quattro all-wheel drive continues to be refined. In Audi vehicles with a longitudinal engine configuration, quattro is essentially a mechanical system with a self-locking center differential and continuously variable torque distribution. Audi quattro instantly responds to wheel speed differences and dynamically adjusts power to the wheels with the best traction. It is supported by advanced electronic control systems that together offer numerous benefits over other all-wheel drive systems. Featuring a 40:60 rear torque bias, the latest version of quattro offers sports car-like performance and handling, distributing traction to all four wheels for quicker off-the-line power and the ability to take on a 37.5 degree incline.

Audi quattro all-wheel drive is available on all models, including the new 2012 Audi A6, one of Audi's most innovative and technologically-advanced models to date. The A6 boasts an all-aluminum Audi 3.0 L TFSI® supercharged V6 engine with 310 horsepower, and makes up to 2,000 decisions per second to assist the driver. Safety in the all-new Audi A6 is enhanced by a thermal imaging camera with Night Vision Assistant as well as the Audi Pre-Sense Plus safety system. Other intelligent features include head-up display and a MMI® Touch pad that recognizes handwriting in multiple languages. Audi is the first company worldwide to feature factory-installed wireless internet, enabling features such as Audi connect™ for real-time weather, traffic news and live fuel prices, and MMI Navigation with 3-D Google Earth™ images.

ABOUT AUDI
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. Audi was a top-performing luxury brand in Europe during 2011, and broke all-time company sales records in the U.S. Through 2016, AUDI AG will invest about $17 billion on new products and technologies. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.

The Mountain, Cadwell Park


O esporte a motor é cheio de peculiaridades espetaculares, e muitas delas são características únicas de vários circuitos. Laguna Seca é conhecida pela Corkscrew, Le Mans, pela reta Mulsanne, Nürburgring, pela Carousel, Spa-Francorchamps, pela Eau Rouge.

Embora Cadwell Park seja uma das pistas menos conhecidas da Inglaterra, ela possui uma curva "de fazer inveja" a muitos curcuitos. Ela chama-se The Mountain, e é um dos melhores locais no mundo do esporte a motor para posicionar uma câmera fotográfica ou uma filmadora.

Trata-se de uma pequena elevação que sucede um esse. Em competições com motocicletas, os mais bravos pilotos aceleram o que podem para tentar alcançar a maior velocidade possível na pequena reta, o que gera saltos cinematográficos como consequência.

Como nem todos os pilotos conseguem vencer o desafio todas as vezes, as quedas são frequentes no local, o que multiplica o trabalho dos socorristas e fiscais de pista.

Lotus Exige S review by Auto Express


Ferrari 458 Challenge - Shanghai International Circuit - Alex Au - Onboard


Volkswagen Citi Golf. Forever young.


Concessionaria BMW Motorrad Bellan & Giardina


Project CARS - Reality Check - Bathurst - Jenson Button's McLaren MP4-23 vs. Project CARS' Formula A


Ferrari 458 Challenge - Infineon Raceway - Robert Herjavec - Onboard


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Patrick Depailler reading journal (Patrick André Eugène Joseph Depailler lendo jornal)

Matendo-se informado antes de sair para trabalhar...

The Official History Of WRC


Ouça "Cruising California (Bumpin’ In My Truck)", faixa do novo álbum "Days Go By", do Offspring


Racing with the Hamiltons: Nic in the Driving Seat


Nicolas Hamilton, irmão de Lewis Hamilton, sofre de paralisia cerebral, mas isso não o impediu de competir na temporada 2011 da Renault Clio Cup inglesa, mesmo após ter ficado em uma cadeira de rodas até os 16 anos, possuir dificuldades de locomoção e nunca ter pilotado um carro em toda sua vida.

Ver Lewis campeão do Mundo de Fórmula 1 em 2008 o fez ter a ideia de entrar nas corridas. "Ver o meu irmão conquistar o título da categoria máxima do automobilismo foi minha fonte de inspiração. Espero que o que estou fazendo sirva de exemplo para todos que têm desafios em sua vida", disse Nicolas Hamilton.

Quer passear com espaço sobrando? Renault Logan.


Como é feito o molde de um assento de competição


Neste vídeo da Mercedes-Benz, o terceiro de uma série de etapas de criação de um SLS GT3, é mostrado como é feito um assento sob medida para o piloto. Um saco plástico é preenchido com espuma de poliestireno, que é colocado no assento. Em seguida, o piloto senta no assento, em cima do enchimento.

Com o tempo, o peso do corpo do motorista desloca a espuma para cima e em torno de si. Quando a espuma termina de secar, o piloto sai cuidadosamente do assento, e um molde com a forma perfeita do corpo do condutor está formado. O molde é usado para fazer o assento de fibra de carbono.

Ouça "Days Go By", faixa-título do novo álbum do Offspring

O nono álbum da banda californiana Offspring chegará às lojas dia 25 de junho, através da Columbia Records. O disco foi produzido por Bob Rock, que também já trabalhou com Metallica, The Cult e Mötley Crüe.

1. The Future is Now
2. Secrets From the Underground
3. Days Go By
4. Turning Into You
5. Hurting as One
6. Cruising California (Bumpin' in My Trunk)
7. All I Have Left is You
8. O.C. Guns
9. Dirty Magic
10. I Wanna Secret Family (with You)
11. Dividing by Zero
12. Slim Pickens Does the Right Thing and Rides the Bomb to Hell