Ultimatecarpage.com update (11-19-07)

[Wouter Melissen]

Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,

John Hennessey's modified Viper already have supercar rivaling performance, but he has now stepped up and built a new car from the ground up. Combining British design with American muscle, the mid-engined Venom GT promises a 0-60 time of under 2.5 seconds. At the moment two examples are expected to be completed by 2009, but it is still uncertain if the Venom GT will enter production. Last week in Los Angeles another American motoring legend, Gerald Wiegert, unveiled a new machine; the Vector Avtech WX-8. Like the Vectors of old, the prospected performance figures are quite stunning. Hopefully the WX-8 will have a better finish than its predecessors.
Run between 1966 and 1974, the Canadian American Challenge (CanAm) is considered one of motor racing's finest hours. Major contributors to the legendary status of the CanAm are the many absolutely crazy racing cars developed under the very lenient regulations. Today we take a look at one of these, the Shadow AVS MkI; quite possibly the craziest of them all. The ultra low machine was designed to cheat the wind and at its debut proved to be 20 mph faster down the straights than the competition. The unusual design offered many packaging problems that resulted in several innovative solutions. It was not a big success, but with modern, more efficient (composite) materials, it could have been more of a challenger.
Porsche used the LA show to display the new Cayenne Hybrid and also the first ever hybrid car, designed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1900. Dubbed the Lohner-Porsche Mixte Voiturette, it uses an internal combustion engine to generate power for two electric motors.
To conclude this news feature we take another trip down memory lane with the Alfa Romeo 12C 37. Built to the 750 kg regulations, the beautiful Alfa was forced to operate in the shadow of the German Silver Arrows.

Enjoy the links:

Alfa Romeo 12C 37
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/9...eo-12C-37.html

Hennessey Venom GT Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/3...T-Concept.html

Lohner-Porsche Mixte Voiturette
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/3...oiturette.html

Nissan Forum Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/3...m-Concept.html

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/3...d-Concept.html

Shadow AVS MkI Chevrolet
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/9...Chevrolet.html

Vector Avtech WX-8
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/3...tech-WX-8.html

Regards,
Wouter Melissen

[orshow]

Have Nissan spoken about production for the 'Forum' yet?

[NSXType-R]

Anyone notice that the Hennessey looks a lot like a smushed Lotus Elise without the two inner headlights?

Very original.

[henk4]

Originally Posted by NSXType-R

Anyone notice that the Hennessey looks a lot like a smushed Lotus Elise without the two inner headlights?

Very original.

if it handles in the same way....

[NSXType-R]

Originally Posted by henk4

if it handles in the same way....

True, if it handles the same way with all that power, then that's an awesome car.

But I'm sure they could have come up with something better for the styling.

[henk4]

Originally Posted by NSXType-R

True, if it handles the same way with all that power, then that's an awesome car.

But I'm sure they could have come up with something better for the styling.

some shapes are perfect...