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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class
2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class
Speed is great, but a true hypercar can dance with the best of them. Elegant and muscular the Pagani Huayra merges the past, present and future in a timeless interpretation of automotive art. Pagani have officially unveiled their 2012 Huayra. The hypercar is named after Aymara god Huayra Tata, god of wind. Aerodynamics are a big part of the new car which will be displayed publically for the first time at the Geneva Auto Salon 2011. The styling of the car was perfected over the course of 5 years to find each line's beginning and end. During this study, eight scale models were created, as well as two 1:1 models, each an evolution of the previous in a never ending quest to perfect the form and refining the substance.
The new central monocoque on the 2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class is an entirely new design made from carbontitanium. However, with the gull wing doors cutting deep into the roof, much research was focused on achieving the highest levels of rigidity through the application of new advanced composite materials and technologies first tested on the Zonda R.
2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class
The never ending quest for weight reduction resulted also into the combination of structural and non-structural or aesthetical elements. An example is the integration of all ventilation air ducts into the monocoque's structure, making the use of additional parts and ducts unnecessary. The result of this attention to detail is a vehicle weighing 1.350 kg making the Pagani Huayra the lightest sportscar in its class.
2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class
Mercedes-AMG provides the heart for the 2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class. The 60 degree 12 cylinder turbocharged engine with a displacement of 5980 cm3 has been developed not just to meet the strictest technical and quality requirements, but also to give the car its many faces. The calm and harmony of driving one of the world's most refined GT car is interrupted when the driver calls upon the Pagani Huayra to unleash its 700 horsepower and 1000 Nm of torque. The turbos have been studied to offer immediate response to the slightest throttle input, giving the driver full control over the engine at any rpm and preventing unwanted delays in the delivery of power.
The engine's systems have been designed and tested to stand up to the most adverse conditions of temperature and performance. The 2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class has been subjected to the highs of Death Valley and the lows of the Arctic Circle. The two lateral radiators are positioned in the front to guarantee the best cooling efficiency of the intercoolers placed over the cylinder heads. Dry sump lubrication ensures an optimal oil feed to the engine even when the car is subjected to the most extreme lateral accelerations. It also regulates the oil flow so that only the necessary amount of lubricant is actually pumped into the engine from the external oil tank, reducing the friction caused by an excessive volume of lubricant inside the engine sump. An oil/water heat exchanger reduces warm-up times by heating the engine lubricant during cold start and keeps engine coolant and lubricant levels at steady operational temperatures. Extensive weight saving programs led to ingenious yet simple solutions.
2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class
The M158 engine is homologated to meet the strictest environmental regulations, EU5 and LEV2. Despite the increase of power compared to the other Mercedes-AMG V12 engines developed for Pagani, CO2 emissions as well as the fuel consumption have been reduced, to make the Pagani Huayra class leading amongst 12 cylinder sports cars with values that are respective of much smaller vehicles in the market. The two stage fuel supply system features two microprocessor controlled pumps feeding fuel to the engine with the second pump only activated when necessary, thus reducing the energy required to run the fuel pumps and eliminates the waste of excessive fuel being transported and heated in the fuel lines. This efficiency combined with a large 85 liter fuel tank ensure Pagani Huayra's grand touring ability.
The power and prodigious torque generated by Pagani Huayra's V12 are transferred to the wheels through a transverse sequential seven speed gearbox and a dual plate clutch and the complete gearbox weighs only 96 kg. Keeping the weight of the rear overhang as low as possible has been a priority as we aim for a neutral behavior at the limit. A further benefit of this layout is a better behavior of the car during a rear impact. A dual clutch system was evaluated but ultimately not selected as it would have increased the weight by approximately 70kg, thus negating any minor improvement in shift-time. Xtrac already supplied the gearbox for the Zonda R and so it was the natural choice for the development of a new high performance gearbox.
Pirelli say "Power is nothing without control" and to assure complete control for the driver Pirelli has developed the bespoke P Zero tires, specifically for the 2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class. The Pirelli engineers were faced with a demanding task, combining road holding for excitement behind the steering wheel and lower rolling resistance to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. These P Zero tires are built in a dedicated MIRS™ (Modular Integrated Robotized System) facility, dedicated to the production of ultrahigh performance tires and are at the forefront of what is technically possible, suited to top speeds above 370 kph as well as to lateral forces exceeding 1,5 G.
2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class
The aerodynamic concept of the Pagani Huayra is that of a wing. The vehicle can modify the properties of this wing by varying the front ride height, which can be adjusted dynamically, and by adjusting the 4 control flaps on each of the four corners of the car. The goal is to have a neutral vehicle behavior under all conditions and control body roll via aerodynamic means. The behavior of the flaps is managed by a dedicated control unit that is fed information from the ABS and ECU, which pass information about the car's speed, yaw rate, lateral acceleration, steering angle and throttle position.
The system improves aerodynamic efficiency in a variety of driving conditions, where a low drag coefficient is not the determining factor. During braking, for example, the rear flaps and the front suspension are raised to counteract the weight transfer and balance the weight distribution between front and rear axles, allowing a better use of the rear brake force.
Another vital design tenant for the Huayra project was to ensure clean airflow over the body of the car. In addition to the downforce generated by the flaps and body, two high negative pressure areas were designed into the shape of the underbody and the diffuser at the rear, thus enhancing the aerodynamic stability and guaranteeing the 2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class downforce under all circumstances. As soon as the doors are closed the Pagani Huayra transports the occupants to a new dimension; a world that pleases and surprises the senses. Having everything at arm's length is not close enough for a vehicle with the capabilities of the Pagani Huayra.
2012 Pagani Supercars Huayra The Lightest Sports Cars In Its Class
A Pagani is able to present drivers with state of the art solutions while still drawing on the rich history that precedes it. The ever present emphasis is on a living breathing being rather than a digital one. The high definition central touchscreen is the heart of the vehicle infotainment system, controlling audio functions, satellite navigation, secondary vehicle functions and Bluetooth phone. To this date five prototypes have been built which have been conducting road tests for the past 4 years. Currently, over half a million kilometers have been covered by our prototypes and before entering the US market we will have reached one million test kilometers.Monday, October 11, 2010
2012 Exagon Electric Sport Cars
Exagon Furtive eGT has perfect sports cars looks. Exagon Motors is planning to commence production of the Furtive-eGT by 2012 and is hoping to sell 100 cars a year. Price of the electric sports car Furtive-eGT is expected to be two or three times that of the Tesla Roadster.
2012 Exagon Electric Sport Cars Furtive-eGT
The electric sports car Furtive-eGT is powered by two latest-generation engines created by Siemens Corporate Technology, each providing an output of 125 kW, i.e. total power equivalent to 340 hp at 5,000 to 10,000 rpm. These are currently the lightest and most compact engines available on the market. They have a liquid cooling system and their efficiency is outstanding.
The lithium-ion batteries manufactured by worldwide specialist Saft are the beating heart of the Furtive-eGT. Latest-generation lithium-ion batteries by Saft + an optional range extender. These state-of-the-art VL 4 batteries provide 150 kWh (50,000 watt-hours). They have a life cycle of approximately ten years, can undergo 3,000 charging cycles and are recyclable. Their autonomy is astounding: 197 to 406 km in electric-only mode, depending on usage conditions. An optional range extender brings the autonomy up to 807 km.
Exagon MotorsTM aims to produce the Furtive-eGT in a small series, with an annual output of around a hundred cars. For the two upcoming years, Exagon MotorsTM will keep the press and media up-to-date on progress made in the electric sports car Furtive-eGT’s entry into production.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Antipodean Venus: And so the story ends by Charles Wheeler
And so the Story Ends (1927)Charles Arthur Wheeler OBE, DCM was born in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1880. However, after the death of his father, when he was about 11, his mother moved the family to Melbourne.
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Nude with mirror. Pastel
By the time he was fifteen he had been apprenticed to a lithographic artist and started to study part time. In 1898 he started night school classes at the Australian National Gallery in Melbourne and began painting classes in 1905. He had his first one man show when he was about thirty and in 1910 sold a picture to the National Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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In 1912 he travelled to Europe visiting London, Paris. Amsterdam and Madrid. At the outbreak of the Great War he enlisted in the 22nd Battalion, the Royal Fusiliers in England. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions at Vimy Ridge but turned down a commission, preffering to remain a sergeant.
Seated Nude (1920) After the war he took a studio in Chelsea exhibiting at the Royal Academy. He returned to Melbourne in 1920 and during the twenties was at the height of his popularity; especially for his nudes.
He was always a very academic painter and had no interest in modernism. He became an OBE in 1953 holding his final exhibition in 1970. He died in 1977 at the age of 97.
52 Followers!
Stephanie Strong Cyber girl from September 22nd 2008When HMS inadvertantly put it into our head to put together a blog featuring our favourite images of naked young ladies through history little did we imagine it would, in only two years, run to more than 175 posts. We certainly didn't imagine that anyone other than a number of friends and associates would ever look at it so we are frankly amazed to find that in the last few days we have passed 50 followers! We hope you all continue to enjoy our selections of lovelies!
As a small celebration we present the cyber-girl from three days after the debut of this blog, Miss Stephanie Strong. A petite 5'2" lady from Kentucky she is an all natural (unlike many of the cyber-girls) 34-26-35. She is really the sort of dark lovely we really appreciate. We would, of course, prefer her properly thatched down below but for some unfathomable reason Playboy (And indeed other men's magazines) thinks that this look is unpopular. Feedback to this site suggests otherwise!
As a small celebration we present the cyber-girl from three days after the debut of this blog, Miss Stephanie Strong. A petite 5'2" lady from Kentucky she is an all natural (unlike many of the cyber-girls) 34-26-35. She is really the sort of dark lovely we really appreciate. We would, of course, prefer her properly thatched down below but for some unfathomable reason Playboy (And indeed other men's magazines) thinks that this look is unpopular. Feedback to this site suggests otherwise!
As for the future, we are discussing with our Western and Eastern hemisphere advisors the possibility of a third site for the posting of full pictorials from the glory days of mens magazines (60s, 70s and, very possibly, the 8os) together with some equally spicy art. One suggestion, given that Agent DVD refers to this as my "porno" site is that we call it "Triple P's Triple X", which is appropriately seventies sounding. It is also horribly seedy so we reject it out of hand! We prefer something along the lines of "Triple P's gentlemens' selection". But we are still discussing the whole idea!
Friday, October 1, 2010
August Venus: Corinna Harney
Corinna Harney August 1991Yes, we know it's October but we have been travelling a lot (just back from Istanbul-some gorgeous women there!) and so the blog has had to wait. Nonetheless we will try to catch up in the next seven days before we may have to go abroad again.
So back to August for our review of that month's Playmates. A rather easier choice this month (meaning a less interesting selection overall). Corinna Harney from August 1991 wins for her cool watery centrefold and her delightfully dangling breasts: very tactile! She was later selected to be Playmate of the Year for 1992.
Jan Roberts from August 1962
A close runner-up was this striking photograph of Jan Roberts by Pompeo Posar. We like all the white which sets of Ms Roberts pale skin and peroxide hair perfectly. Look how cleverly the hanging kitchen utensils balance her angled leg.
Sharon Clark, August 1970In contrast, we have the aggressive tan lines of 1970 offering Sharon Clark and her magnificent bottom.
Jean Manson, August 1974Finally, the sexiest August centrefold has to be Jean Manson from 1974. From the period right in the middle of The Pubic Wars, Dwight Hooker cleverly captures her coyly covering up from the front whilst revealing her reflected labia from the rear in one of Playboy's more explicit centrefolds. Jean herself manages to look sweet and assertively slutty at the same time.
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