1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Auctions for $1.3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept was auctioned at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction for $1,375,000, the auction has seen some one-off projects auction at very high prices such as the Original 1966 Batmobile that auctioned for $4.62 million.

This Diablo was a product of the director of automotive design for Chrysler in 1953, Virgil Exner Sr., who was given the responsibility to design all of Chrysler’s concept cars starting in 1954. Exner would then collaborate with Ghia, one of the best body builders in Italy to come up with the Diablo Concept. Designed in a wind tunnel, the Diablo is one of the largest custom bodied convertibles ever built by the Ghia body builder and in its second phase it retained a full convertible top.

They used a 1956 Chrysler 300 with a 392 cubic inch V8 engine featuring two four barrel carburetors, automatic push-button transmission and a ton of chrome in the engine compartment. Every detail on this car was fastidiously gone over by Virgil Exner including the pitchfork emblems, emblem on the gas filler lid which is in the trunk area and the sculpting on the exhaust tips, which reportedly took Virgil several days on the drawing board to get the design just perfect.

The Diablo is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, power antenna and air conditioning. The size of this car is of 21′ long and very wide. This car has been in the same important collection for approximately 25 years.

[Via Autoblog]

1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Auctions for $1.3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept was auctioned at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction for $1,375,000, the auction has seen some one-off projects auction at very high prices such as the Original 1966 Batmobile that auctioned for $4.62 million.

This Diablo was a product of the director of automotive design for Chrysler in 1953, Virgil Exner Sr., who was given the responsibility to design all of Chrysler’s concept cars starting in 1954. Exner would then collaborate with Ghia, one of the best body builders in Italy to come up with the Diablo Concept. Designed in a wind tunnel, the Diablo is one of the largest custom bodied convertibles ever built by the Ghia body builder and in its second phase it retained a full convertible top.

They used a 1956 Chrysler 300 with a 392 cubic inch V8 engine featuring two four barrel carburetors, automatic push-button transmission and a ton of chrome in the engine compartment. Every detail on this car was fastidiously gone over by Virgil Exner including the pitchfork emblems, emblem on the gas filler lid which is in the trunk area and the sculpting on the exhaust tips, which reportedly took Virgil several days on the drawing board to get the design just perfect.

The Diablo is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, power antenna and air conditioning. The size of this car is of 21′ long and very wide. This car has been in the same important collection for approximately 25 years.

[Via Autoblog]

1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Auctions for $1.3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept was auctioned at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction for $1,375,000, the auction has seen some one-off projects auction at very high prices such as the Original 1966 Batmobile that auctioned for $4.62 million.

This Diablo was a product of the director of automotive design for Chrysler in 1953, Virgil Exner Sr., who was given the responsibility to design all of Chrysler’s concept cars starting in 1954. Exner would then collaborate with Ghia, one of the best body builders in Italy to come up with the Diablo Concept. Designed in a wind tunnel, the Diablo is one of the largest custom bodied convertibles ever built by the Ghia body builder and in its second phase it retained a full convertible top.

They used a 1956 Chrysler 300 with a 392 cubic inch V8 engine featuring two four barrel carburetors, automatic push-button transmission and a ton of chrome in the engine compartment. Every detail on this car was fastidiously gone over by Virgil Exner including the pitchfork emblems, emblem on the gas filler lid which is in the trunk area and the sculpting on the exhaust tips, which reportedly took Virgil several days on the drawing board to get the design just perfect.

The Diablo is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, power antenna and air conditioning. The size of this car is of 21′ long and very wide. This car has been in the same important collection for approximately 25 years.

[Via Autoblog]

1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Auctions for $1.3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept was auctioned at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction for $1,375,000, the auction has seen some one-off projects auction at very high prices such as the Original 1966 Batmobile that auctioned for $4.62 million.

This Diablo was a product of the director of automotive design for Chrysler in 1953, Virgil Exner Sr., who was given the responsibility to design all of Chrysler’s concept cars starting in 1954. Exner would then collaborate with Ghia, one of the best body builders in Italy to come up with the Diablo Concept. Designed in a wind tunnel, the Diablo is one of the largest custom bodied convertibles ever built by the Ghia body builder and in its second phase it retained a full convertible top.

They used a 1956 Chrysler 300 with a 392 cubic inch V8 engine featuring two four barrel carburetors, automatic push-button transmission and a ton of chrome in the engine compartment. Every detail on this car was fastidiously gone over by Virgil Exner including the pitchfork emblems, emblem on the gas filler lid which is in the trunk area and the sculpting on the exhaust tips, which reportedly took Virgil several days on the drawing board to get the design just perfect.

The Diablo is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, power antenna and air conditioning. The size of this car is of 21′ long and very wide. This car has been in the same important collection for approximately 25 years.

[Via Autoblog]

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2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in-depth details available

2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG spy photo 05.12.2012 / Automedia

Debuting at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) will be entirely new compared to current model.

Scheduled to be unveiled in March next year at the Geneva Motor Show, the sedan and estate versions of the next-gen C-Class will be followed by a more individually-styled coupe and an entirely new cabrio which will get a fabric roof. All four models will receive the AMG treatment with a new twin-turbo V8 4.0- or 5.5-liter engine.

The new C-Class will be 4700mm long (+100mm) and about 80mm of that extra length will be in the wheelbase which will grow to 2820mm. In addition, the car's width will rise to approximately 1810mm. The sedan will offer a boot space of 485 liters and significantly more interior room.

It will be the first model from Mercedes-Benz to ride on the new MRA platform which could allow the entry-level C160 to weigh less than 1,380 kg (3,042 lbs). The MacPherson strut suspension will be replaced by a double wishbone layout at the front, while the back will retain a multi-link configuration but will be significantly updated.

In terms of engines, the 2014 C-Class will use longitudinal-mounted power units as opposed to the CLA which has a transverse engine layout. Four-cylinder and V6 gasoline engines will be offered starting with an entry-level 184 hp (137 kW) 2.0-liter turbo and ending with a 330 hp (246 kW) twin-turbo 3.0-liter. The current 2.1-liter diesel will be updated and offered in four states of tune, ranging from 120 hp (89 kW) to 220 hp (164 kW).

These engines will be connected to a 6-speed manual or an updated 7-speed automatic transmission, depending on engine choice. In 2017 when the facelift will be out, the C-Class could get a 9-speed automatic gearbox. A plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid version is planned for 2015. It should be able to run on electric mode for up to 18 miles (29 km).

More details are available in the source link below.

MINI attempts the first unassisted 360° backflip in a Countryman JCW [video]

Crossover was driven by Guerlain Chicherit

MINI has teamed up with French daredevil Guerlain Chicherit to attempt the world's first "unassisted 360 degree backflip" in an automobile.

Using a specially modified John Cooper Works Countryman, Chicherit drives up a ramp and manages to jump the height of approximately five shipping containers. While we don't get to see the landing, the Countryman likely reached a height of roughly 11.9 meters (39 feet).

The full video should be released shortly, but in the meantime the standard model has a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 218 HP (160 kW) and up to 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and hit a top speed of up to  225 km/h (140 mph).

Audi R8 e-tron delayed indefinitely - report

Audi R8 e-tron 03.1.2013

Axed over the limited range

Hot on the heels of yesterday's release of R8 e-tron details, an Audi spokesperson has confirmed the model has been delayed indefinitely.

Speaking with Auto Express, the unnamed spokesperson said “We’ve already built 10 cars which are being evaluated internally." The employee added production plans were scrapped because they were "concerned about the limited range of pure electric cars with existing battery technology." Despite this, the spokesperson hinted “Once technology improves who knows, never say never.”

As we have previously reported, the R8 e-tron featured a 48.6 kWh lithium-ion battery and two electric motors that developed a combined output of 381 HP (280 kW) and 820 Nm (605 lb-ft) of torque. This enabled the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, hit an electronically-limited top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and travel 215 km (134 miles) on a single charge.

Land Rover set to tackle Dakar with the Race2Recovery team

Land Rover sponsored Race2Recovery Team for 2013 Dakar Rally 04.1.2013

Team consists primarily of injured British soldiers

Land Rover has announced their support of the Race2Recovery team that will compete in the 2013 Dakar Rally.

The team, which consists primarily of injured British soldiers, will compete in four Defender-based Wildcat vehicles created by Bowler. They will also be joined by a fleet of support vehicles which includes 8x8 trucks and a couple of Discoverys.

Race2Recovery will compete in the 8500 km (5282 miles) long rally to inspire people who may be ill, injured or facing adversity. They will also be raising funds for the Tedworth House Personnel Recovery Centre which helps injured servicemen and women have access to the key resources needed for their recovery.

According to Race2Recovery Team Manager Warrant Officer Andrew Taylor, "To have been able to see this team grow and progress, in such a short space of time, fills me full of pride. It's been a privilege to work alongside every single one of the team, be they the injured soldiers or the civilian volunteers."