Design, Artwork and Graphic T-shirts by Electric Sun » Cars

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro

ElectricSun — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:56:28 +0000

The original post and all the technical details can be found at Hypebeast.

Remaking A Classic Porsche

ElectricSun — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:31:43 +0000

Just over 100 Porsche 904s were manufactured under the Carrera GTS name, starting in 1963. The car was never intended for mass production and was built only to satisfy GT race requirements. Not surprisingly, demand for this futuristic supercar far outstripped supply.

It was Porsche’s first fibreglass body, and the combination of a sleek lightweight chassis and mid-engine power plant proved formidable on the racetrack.

Alas, owning one of the originals is a prohibitively expensive proposition. Chuck Beck has a long history of manufacturing quality reproductions of the Porsche 356 and 500, and he stepped up to the plate to bring a 911-powered replica of the 904 to the masses.

The Beck 904′s air-cooled 3.164 L six-cylinder puts out 250 hp (net) mated to a 5-spd transaxle. A curb weight of only 1,740 lbs ensures ferocious performance, with a very respectable 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds.

The Beck 904 doesn’t come with niceties such as satnav or air conditioning, but it offers a chance to drive a surprisingly authentic remake of a classic Porsche at a cost of around $50,000 + drivetrain.

Incidentally, Peugeot complained about Porsche’s use of a zero in the middle of their model numbers, arguing that this was a hallmark of the Peugeot naming scheme. As a result, the Porsche 901 was rebadged the 911 and only Porsche race cars carried a zero from that point on.

Original post found at Retro Thing.

Audi One Concept

ElectricSun — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:53:48 +0000

This Audi One concept vehicle design was created by gifted Swedish artist Jason Battersby as part of his thesis project. Awarded for outstanding achievement, within cultural arts, the Audi One concept is designed to symbolize and promote human achievement, becoming a timeless sculpture each deserving recipient gets to keep and drive for one year at a time. More images and information here!

Mini Countryman

ElectricSun — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:32:19 +0000

Autocar have published details of the 4WD Mini ‘off roader’, the Countryman. It veers away from the Mini’s heritage slightly, but will still attract those who are fans of its pseudo-retro styling, but need something a little more spacious. The usual range of engines available, from the economical diesel to the meaty Cooper S version. Expect to see them on (or off) the roads from September this year.

Read the detailed article and see more images at autocar.co.uk.