Mission Motors and Yves Design take electric technology to the next level with the Mission One superbike. The TED presentation is well worth the first 2 minutes. Enjoy!

more info here: mission motors

“Romanian designer Iulian Bumbu has created new concept that integrates organic curves with traditional Lamborghini design.”

for more details check Serious Wheels

…powered by a turbocharged 800cc 3 cylinder diesel via CVT transmission + shaft drive
…45 horsepower and 100Nm [74 foot pounds of torque] with avg. fuel cons. of: 2.5L/100km [94 mpg]
…biodiesel ready engine gives the Track a 0-60 of 3.75sec + 170kmh [108mph] top speed
…made in the Netherlands

5 point list for the original Z car

1.) A coupe design for safety and comfort.
2.) A style that would set it apart from other coupes.
3.) A design that allowed part sharing for lower development costs.
4.) An innovative use of design and technology.
5.) It had to be functional and fast.

“The outgoing 350Z was a great attempt to rebirth these original design philosophies, but the car was portly; something the original Z was most definitely not. It appears Nissan’s attempted to combat this, shortening the 370Z significantly and returning it to the 99-inch wheelbase, long regarded as the “perfect” sports car wheelbase. This cut in length translates into a lighter, more taught Z; the added horsepower doesn’t hurt either. Katayama would be proud.”

FULL ARTICLE >> 2009 Nissan 370Z Design Dissected

video interview – with canadian car designer, responsible for the actual design of the new 370z – via autonet.ca