caapa Posted October 31, 2024 Author Posted October 31, 2024 Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar 2023 The Ferrari 499P Hypercar is the first elite sports car since the 312PB 50 years ago. This car was the car that gave the organisers exactly what they wanted for their 100th birthday: a headline-making outcome that, by ending one historic period of dominance and restoring a famous name to the top of the results, justified the creation of an entire new category at the summit of endurance racing, with Le Mans as its centrepiece. The hybrid system of the 499P was specifically designed for the vehicle, however it largely drew inspiration from the companies Formula 1 program. Ferrari designed a 2.9-liter twin-turbo 120° V6 - based on the architecture of the 296 GTB road car and 296 GT3 racer -connected to a Xtrac 7-speed sequential manual gear - and combined it with 272 PS electric motor mounted on the front axle. The two power units have a combined maximum output of 670 horsepower in accordance with LMH regulations. The top speed achieved during the Centenary race was 347,8 km/h, clocked by the Hypercar on lap 279. The 499P won the Le Mans race in 2023 and 2024 too. The model is made by Bburago in 1:24 scale. Enjoy the pictures. 2
caapa Posted November 7, 2024 Author Posted November 7, 2024 Spyker C8 Laviolette 2001 The Laviolette name pays tribute to Joseph Valentin Laviolette, the Belgian engineer who worked on the first Spyker models in the early years of the 20th century. The new car unveiled by Spyker at AutoRAI 2001 as a hard top version of the C8 Spyder. Only 58 examples were built until production ended in 2009. The coupe was installed with Audi`s 4.2 liter V8 producing 395 HP coupled with a manual six-speed Getrag gearbox to the rear wheel drive. The acceleration is 0 – 100 km/h 4,5 sec and arrived a top speed over 300 km/h. The Laviolette provides exceptional visibility and a ‘virtual open-air’ experience thanks to its glass roof construction. The Spyker C8 cabin is superbly comfortable with a very special luxurious ambience. The dashboard finish and instrument gauges are a treat for the eyes and are exceptionally satisfying to the touch. Who wouldn`t be satified can order a dashboard designed by the renowned watchmaker Chronoswiss . Every inch of the car lives up to Spyker's slogan: „For the tenacious, no road will be blocked.” The model is made by Tomica in 1:62 scale. Enjoy the pictures.
caapa Posted November 14, 2024 Author Posted November 14, 2024 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 2019 The Sian FKP 37 is the world’s first super sports car powered by a V12 engine and hybrid technology based on supercapacitors. It is a low-voltage 48V system, enabling peak currents of up to 600A. The electrical power flow is symmetrical, for the same efficiency during the charge and discharge cycles, without overheating. The power unit is 6,5 litre V12 engine, 785 PS with a 7-speed ISR automated manual transmission + a 48 Volt E-motor 34 PS. Acceleration is 0-100 km/h less than 2,8 sec, the top speed is 355 km/h. Limited production to 63 coupes and 19 roadsters. The name Sian means in Bolognese lightning. . "FKP" was the initials of Ferdinand Karl Piëch‘s name - he was the Volkwagen AG`s CEO from 1993 until 2002 - who had died a couple months before the Sián was first shown. The "37" came from Piëch‘s birth year. The model is made by Che Zhi, China in 1:24 scale. Enjoy the pictures. 1
caapa Posted November 21, 2024 Author Posted November 21, 2024 Spyker C12 La Turbie 2005 In 1922 a Dutch nobleman won the first prize in the hill climb of the Mont de la Turbie near Monte Carlo with a Spyker named “Tenax”. The Spyker C12 LaTurbie owes its name to this sporting success. The car with a Zagato designed body was introduced in Geneva Motor Show in 2005. This was the first Spyker to run the 6.0 litre VW Group W12, power output of 500 bhp. The transmission is a manual six-speed gearbox fitted with "an F1 style paddle shift”. The gauges are designed by Chronoswiss and the two luggage compartments can be filled with a set of leather bags made to measure by Louis Vuiton. The car arrived a top speed of 325 km/h with acceleration from 0 –100 km/h in 3.9 sec. All 25 examples of this limited edition have been sold at a price double of a standard C12 – for $290.000. The model is made by Die Cast Team/China in 1:64 scale. The A-pillars had to be adjusted because they were not supported by the windscreen and I made some chroming and painting on exterior and interior. Enjoy the pictures. 1
caapa Posted November 28, 2024 Author Posted November 28, 2024 Koenigsegg Jesko 2019 If you demand the ultimate in engine power and precision handling, you won’t be disappointed by the Jesko. The car was introduced at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show and was completely sold out before the show ended. Christian von Koenigsegg named the new car after his father, who had taken an active role in the company`s development. The engine is an improvement of the 5.1 L twin-turbocharged V8 to 1298 PS (petrol) or 1622 PS (E85 bio). The transmission is with a 9-speed Koenigsegg LST multi-clutch gearbox, allowing the change gears without an interruption in power delivery. The Jesko is the first road-legal car with a top speed over 300 mph. At this speed the front and rear spoilers are generate 1400 kg downforce to hold the car on planet earth. On the other hand it is possible to hydraulically lift the front and rear axles of the car to give additional ground clearance. It is obviously necessary to protect the front and rear aerodynamic delicate elements. The model made is by a no name chinese manufacturer in 1:24 scale. Enjoy the pictures. 1
caapa Posted December 5, 2024 Author Posted December 5, 2024 Willys Jeep 1942 The Jeep legend began in November 1940, in the early days of World War II, just a year before the United States entered the war. A small, four-wheel drive prototype, the Willys –Overland "Quad", was delivered to the U.S. Army on Armistice Day (Veteran's Day), November of 1940. The design was completed in a remarkable 75 days. With 60 horsepower and 105 foot-pounds of torque exceeded the Army's requirements and the performance of the Bantam's and Ford's cocompetitors too. From 1941 to 1945 Willys produced the MB model, the original go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle, which came to be known by its nickname, "Jeep". WWII Reporter Ernie Pyle once said, "It did everything. It went everywhere. Was as faithful as a dog, as strong as a mule, and as agile as a goat. It constantly carried twice what it was designed for and still kept going." Willys produced over 300,000 MB vehicles. The plastic model kit is made by 4ID/ China in 1:72 scale. It is a Snap-Tite kit with tini parts with tith fit in the holes. The windscreen couldn`t be tilted forward fully, had to be grated. I made the dashboard, painted the seats , wheels, lamps, the tools below the drivers side and decaled the missing scripts and stars. Enjoy the pictures.
caapa Posted December 12, 2024 Author Posted December 12, 2024 Ferrari La Ferrari Aperta 70 th Anniversary Edition 2017 What could be a greater experience than sitting in a Ferrari ? Sitting behind the wheel of a La Ferrari Aperta and be a conductor to the howling of the engine, the whine of the tyres and the roar of the wind. And Ferrari gives what is needed for it: a hybrid powertrain, 6.3-liter V12 engine with an electric motor, combined output of 963 horsepower, a 7 speed F1 Dual-Clutch and a high efficiency aerodynamic . The top speed is over 350 km/h, the accelerations 0 – 100 km/h less than 3 sec, to 200 less than 7 sec and to 300 15 sec. You have time to take three breaths only. And you`re sitting in a cockpit that exudes luxury and sophistication, with premium materials, exquisite craftsmanship, advanced technology and gives a driver-centric comfort. There was only 210 units ever made, 200 were sold, nine were reserved for the Ferrari 70th Anniversary celebration and a single model was later sold at auction. This 210th model was auctioned for $10M. This was the most valuable 21st century vehicle ever sold at auction. The model is made by Double Horse/China in 1:22 scale. Obviously the manufacturer is not fully licensed so the logos and inscriptions are not authentic. Enjoy the pictures.
caapa Posted December 19, 2024 Author Posted December 19, 2024 Toyota Corona Mark II 1900 SL Coupe 1969 The Corona played a key role in Toyota's North American success. That time advertising said: „It`s roomy without being big. Luxurious without being expensive. And economical without being noisy. TOYOTA, we`re quality oriented.” The car featured a brand new engine, the SOHC 1900 cc 6 cylinder , rear drive and a top speed of nearly 170 km/h. While in front are nicely finished bucket seats, the rear seats were good for sub-teenes and acceptabel for smaler adults only. Modern Motor Magazine 1969 described the Toyota Corona Mark II 1900SL coupe as a “swinging new hardtop” (oh those swinging sixties !). “Comprehensively equipped and pleasantly styled, it has virile straight-line performance and the type of handling, braking and steering that encourage enterprising driving.” Today we may say it was Toyota’s first car on a trajectory that would eventually lead to Lexus. The model is made by Playart in the 3” range. As this was heavy playworn I completly repainted it, chromed the parts and detailed with some paint. Enjoy the pictures.
caapa Posted December 26, 2024 Author Posted December 26, 2024 Mc Laren Solus GT 2023 An extreme McLaren design concept born in the virtual racing world. Newly made real. And ultra-rare. There will only ever be 25 track-only Solus GTs. It is a single seater with central closed cockpit and jet aircraft-style canopy. A ground-up design set free from the compromises of road and race regulations. The unique monocoque houses a naturally aspirated 5.2 litre V10 engine that revs beyond 10,000 rpm and generates more than 840 hp connected with a 7-speed sequential transmission to the rear wheels. Two electric motors powering each of the front wheels, for a total of 1,134 hp. The car weighs less than 1,000 kg and generates 1,200 kg of downforce. It’s close to the experience and feel of driving a Formula 1 car. The model is made by Hotwheels in the 3” regular line. I completed the livery by painting and decaling. Enjoy the pictures.
caapa Posted January 2 Author Posted January 2 Audi RS 5 DTM 2018 Audi Sport presented the DTM (German Touringcar Championship) racing version of the Audi RS 5 Coupe at the same time as the production model at the Geneva Motor Show 2017. „This underlines once again how closely motorsport and production work together at Audi.” said head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass. The racecar had the earlier 2894 cc engine, now 444 bhp with a 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and all wheel drive. The top speed is 250 km/h and accelerated 0 – 100 km/h in 3,9 sec. To achieve the desired power boost, the engineers modified the air intake system, the cooling system and some detailed adjustments to ensure the same reliability as before. The RS 5 DTM scored a total of 599 points, 7 wins and 3 pole positions in this season. The model is made by MSZ-CCA in 1:64 scale. Enjoy the pictures.
caapa Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 Lexus 2054 Futuristic Concept 2002 This ultimate Lexus of the future is designed as a high-performance, two-seat personal sports car with a muscular design, ultimate cab-forward seating and tailor-built to be the personal transportation of Tom Cruise in the Steven Spielberg film, Minority Report. The designer of the car, Harald Belker best known for his vehicle designs in films such as Batman & Robin and Minority Report. Probably he is the only one car designer who couldn`t drive a car designed by him. He is more than two meter tall. Technically, this conceptual sports car features a ‘smart-rechargeable’ electric engine developing 500kW, powered by 47 batteries - required a four speed standard shift with reverse - with a monocoque body and chassis made of carbon fibre and titanium composite, with Adaptive Variable Suspension, speed-sensitive Automatic Height Control and able to maintain 70 miles per hour for stretches of time. Lexus paid $5 million for the rights to market the vehicle and its brand in relation to the film. The 2054 Concept is currently parked in the Petersen Automotiv Museum lobby. The model is made by Maisto in 1:24 scale. It was first sold exclusively by Sharper Image to promote the film. Enjoy the pictures.
caapa Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 Alfa Romeo Nuvola Concept 1996 In 1996, at the time when Walter de Silva headed the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo the Nuvola signalled the start of a new design direction for Alfa Romeo. It was the company’s interesting attempt at reviving the glory days of coachbuilders. The Italian marque envisaged vivify the method of various body styles made by other companies on a chassis they provided, in order to sell the vehicle through Alfa Romeo dealers. The Nuvola is a fastback coupe with poliester body, LED lighting and bumpers fully integrated in the shape of the bodywork. The drive is with a longitudinal 2.5 litre, twin-turbo, 60-degree Alfa Romeo V6 engine 300 PS coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive. It enables a top speed of 280 km/h and a 6 sec acceleration to 100 km/h. Unfortunately, no further versions were ever produced for this chassis and the two-seater sports car remained purely a concept. It is currently on display at the Alfa Romeo Historical Museum in Arese, Italy. The model is made by Solido in 1:43 scale. Enjoy the pictures.
caapa Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 Quatrovalve 1985 The Quattrovalve was the fastest and most powerful Countach in its time and the first Countach to be made available in the U.S . The V12 5.2-liter engine with 449 horses is placed „ Longitudinale Posteriore”, meaning it is situated parallel with the length of car and near the rear. (since that such Lambos are marked with LP) The five-speed syncromesh manual gearbox situated between the car’s two seats. The car arrived nearly 300 km/h (298 exactly) and accelerated 0 – 100 km/h in 4,8 sec. For the US market were some external modifications necessary. The most recent was the slightly ridiculous looking front bumper which ruined the Countach’s exquisite lines. Yes, this „Wonky Wing” was only to comply with the five-miles-per-hour crash bumper requirements. But some ones ordered the car with the front wing to get more downforce on the front at high speed outside US too. The 1:24 model is made by Majorette and the 1:64 scale (white) by UCC Dripar. Enjoy the pictures. 1
Thedragsterdude Posted January 24 Posted January 24 10 hours ago, caapa said: Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 Quatrovalve 1985 The Quattrovalve was the fastest and most powerful Countach in its time and the first Countach to be made available in the U.S . The V12 5.2-liter engine with 449 horses is placed „ Longitudinale Posteriore”, meaning it is situated parallel with the length of car and near the rear. (since that such Lambos are marked with LP) The five-speed syncromesh manual gearbox situated between the car’s two seats. The car arrived nearly 300 km/h (298 exactly) and accelerated 0 – 100 km/h in 4,8 sec. For the US market were some external modifications necessary. The most recent was the slightly ridiculous looking front bumper which ruined the Countach’s exquisite lines. Yes, this „Wonky Wing” was only to comply with the five-miles-per-hour crash bumper requirements. But some ones ordered the car with the front wing to get more downforce on the front at high speed outside US too. The 1:24 model is made by Majorette and the 1:64 scale (white) by UCC Dripar. Enjoy the pictures. This is cool it’s like cannonball run II
caapa Posted January 26 Author Posted January 26 Hi Zack, yes it is the donor of the Cannonball car. I have another one of the UCC 1:64 car too. I intend to modify it to the front-wing variant for a longer time but I have allways more exiting new project ideas. So it is always postponed.
caapa Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 BMW M4 Coupe 2022 The BMW M4 is fast, very fast. There are few cars out there that can do 0-100 km/h in under 4 seconds, but the difference with other fast cars is the lightness and comfort with which it can achieve this. This is soon the second generation of the M4 Coupe. It came exclusively with rear-wheel drive, a manual 6 speed ZF transmission and a thrilling 473 hp twin-turbo straight-six engine. The upgrades over the standard BMW 4 Series include an engine with 48 PS increase over the previous M4, suspension, exhaust system, brakes and weight reduction measures including increased use of carbon fiber, such as on the roof of the car and the twin-kidney grille from the 4 Series. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, acceleration 0–100 km/h is 3.6 seconds. The BMW M4 coupe is a realy benchmark of what a sports luxury car should be. The model is made by MZS-CCA in 1:64 scale. Enjoy the pictures.
caapa Posted Thursday at 06:31 PM Author Posted Thursday at 06:31 PM Alfa Romeo 33 TT 12 Spider 1973 Engineer Carlo Chitis company – Autodelta - had been acquired by Alfa Romeo to become its official racing department and the first project was the Alfa Romeo Type 33 in the mid sixties. After successful racecars a new type 33 variant was designed in 1973 to winn the word championship. Its innovative and extremely powerful engine displaced 3 litres like its predecessor, but featured 12 cylindres. The 500 HP engine has 180°V-angle cylinder layout, positioned central/posterior longitudinal. The car weighted 670 kg only and arrived more than 330 km/h top speed. And the victories came: 1974 1000km of Monza finished 1-2-3. 1975 winning 7 of the 8 raceses of the World Sportcar Championship and the Targa Florio. It appeared invincible. The car is on display at the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese/Italy. The model made is by Polistil in 1:55 scale. I repainted the car and decaled to the Campari livery. Enjoy the pictures.
1959scudetto Posted Friday at 09:13 PM Posted Friday at 09:13 PM On 1/16/2025 at 9:59 AM, caapa said: Alfa Romeo Nuvola Concept 1996 In 1996, at the time when Walter de Silva headed the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo the Nuvola signalled the start of a new design direction for Alfa Romeo. It was the company’s interesting attempt at reviving the glory days of coachbuilders. The Italian marque envisaged vivify the method of various body styles made by other companies on a chassis they provided, in order to sell the vehicle through Alfa Romeo dealers. The Nuvola is a fastback coupe with poliester body, LED lighting and bumpers fully integrated in the shape of the bodywork. The drive is with a longitudinal 2.5 litre, twin-turbo, 60-degree Alfa Romeo V6 engine 300 PS coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive. It enables a top speed of 280 km/h and a 6 sec acceleration to 100 km/h. Unfortunately, no further versions were ever produced for this chassis and the two-seater sports car remained purely a concept. It is currently on display at the Alfa Romeo Historical Museum in Arese, Italy. The model is made by Solido in 1:43 scale. Enjoy the pictures. missed this awesome car - a shame that it did not go into (limited) production.
caapa Posted Sunday at 11:15 AM Author Posted Sunday at 11:15 AM On 2/7/2025 at 10:13 PM, 1959scudetto said: missed this awesome car - a shame that it did not go into (limited) production. Yes, I agree. The idea of different designers creating special bodies on a basic chassis was a good one. It seems that there were few body artists at that time, on the other hand, the Alfa Romeo name was not sufficiently prestigious for potential customers. Nowadays, it's mainly the big luxury brands that have been producing specials that meet the customer's wishes.
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