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Alfa Romeo Unveils 'Perla Nera': A One-Off 33 Stradale in Bare Carbon Fiber
automotive5 days ago

Alfa Romeo Unveils 'Perla Nera': A One-Off 33 Stradale in Bare Carbon Fiber

Alfa Romeo has revealed the 'Perla Nera,' a unique, all-black 33 Stradale supercar featuring exposed matte carbon fiber bodywork. Unveiled at the Arese museum, this one-off vehicle was commissioned by a private collector and represents the first project from Alfa's in-house customization atelier, Bottega Alfa Romeo. The car strips away traditional paint to showcase a hand-laid carbon weave, reducing weight by approximately 22 pounds compared to standard models. It retains the standard 620-horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine and will be displayed until October 18 before delivery to its owner.

via slashgear.com|
#33-stradale#alfa-romeo#automotive
Alfa Romeo Unveils 'Perla Nera': A One-Off 33 Stradale in Bare Carbon Fiber
automotive10 days ago

Alfa Romeo Unveils 'Perla Nera': A One-Off 33 Stradale in Bare Carbon Fiber

Alfa Romeo has revealed the 'Perla Nera,' a unique, all-black 33 Stradale supercar featuring exposed matte carbon fiber bodywork. Unveiled at the Arese museum, this one-off vehicle was commissioned by a private collector and represents the first project from Alfa's in-house customization atelier, Bottega Alfa Romeo. The car strips away traditional paint to showcase a hand-laid carbon weave, reducing weight by approximately 22 pounds compared to standard models. It retains the standard 620-horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine and will be displayed until October 18 before delivery to its owner.

via Motor1.com|
#33-stradale#alfa-romeo#automotive
AMG's CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung: 30-Unit Track-Only V8 Masterclass
technology27 days ago

AMG's CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung: 30-Unit Track-Only V8 Masterclass

Mercedes‑AMG unveils the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a 30‑unit Mythos Series track‑focused, rear‑drive V8 built from a CLE53 base but with a unique shell and extreme aero. It pairs a 4.0L twin‑turbo V8 (637 hp, 627 lb‑ft, 48V assist for +23 hp/151 lb‑ft) with a 9‑speed auto, weighing 4,178 lb thanks to carbon fiber, polycarbonate windows and a stripped interior; 0–62 mph in 3.9 seconds, 124 mph in 11.4 seconds, top speed 193 mph, and over 550 lb of downforce with adjustable aero. Only 30 units exist, all already sold, with pricing not disclosed but expected to exceed $500k; AMG also hints at a more normal CLE63 later and an upcoming AMG GT Black Series.

via jalopnik.com|
#carbon-fiber#cle-646-spezialanfertigung#mercedes-amg
Gunther Werks Unveils the GXR-Evo: A 15-Unit, 455-HP, 2,386-Lb Naturally Aspirated 911
technology1 month ago

Gunther Werks Unveils the GXR-Evo: A 15-Unit, 455-HP, 2,386-Lb Naturally Aspirated 911

Gunther Werks reveals the GXR-Evo, a 15-unit limited-edition Porsche 911 powered by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six producing 455 hp, with a dry weight of 2,386 lb thanks to a full carbon-fiber build; paired with a re-engineered Getrag G50 six-speed manual, it emphasizes analog driving over turbo power and includes a matching MYSIM racing simulator for each owner.

via Carscoops|
#carbon-fiber#gunther-werks#gxr-evo
Aston Martin Valen Debuts as an 838-HP V12 Carbon-Fiber Monster
technology1 month ago

Aston Martin Valen Debuts as an 838-HP V12 Carbon-Fiber Monster

Aston Martin unveils the Valen at Monterey Car Week as its most powerful front‑engine production car, powered by an 838-horsepower twin‑turbo 5.2-liter V12 built by Q, with a carbon‑fiber chassis that saves about 243 pounds and a titanium exhaust. It offers a track‑focused drive mode lineup, 0–60 mph in 3.0 seconds, and a top speed of 214 mph, with production limited to 150 units and deliveries slated for Q2 2027; interior options and bespoke luggage are available to tailor the car.

via Jalopnik|
#aston-martin-valen#carbon-fiber#limited-edition
Final report pins Titan tragedy on OceanGate’s flaws and weak oversight
world-news3 months ago

Final report pins Titan tragedy on OceanGate’s flaws and weak oversight

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board’s final report blames OceanGate’s failures, design flaws, and inadequate regulatory oversight for the Titan submersible disaster, finding that the carbon-fiber hull properties were never validated and the construction/testing did not follow standard engineering practices, leaving the pressure hull vulnerable during repeated dives; five passengers died in 2023 and OceanGate subsequently ceased operations, with findings echoing the prior US NTSB assessment.

via New York Post|
#carbon-fiber#oceangate#submarine-disaster
AC Cobra GT Coupe Debuts With Fixed Roof, Carbon Fiber, and Up To 799 HP
technology4 months ago

AC Cobra GT Coupe Debuts With Fixed Roof, Carbon Fiber, and Up To 799 HP

AC Cars debuts the Cobra GT Coupe, a fixed-roof evolution of the Cobra GT Roadster featuring a carbon-fiber body, a Ford 5.0L V8 with outputs from 450 HP up to 799 HP in the Clubsport edition, a curb weight around 3,500 pounds, and a price ladder ending at $537,642 for the limited Clubsport; base prices start around $315k, with deliveries expected in 2028 as production ramps toward ~1,000 cars per year.

via The Autopian|
#ac-cars#carbon-fiber#cobra-gt-coupe
Audi RS3 Competition Limited Caps Five-Cylinder Era With Track-Ready Upgrades
automotive7 months ago

Audi RS3 Competition Limited Caps Five-Cylinder Era With Track-Ready Upgrades

Audi is wrapping up the five‑cylinder era with the RS3 Competition Limited, a 750-unit mid‑2026 final edition that adds a track‑focused coilover suspension, larger stabilizer bar, carbon‑fiber aero components, carbon‑ceramic brakes, and Neodymium Gold accents inside and out, plus a unique white-instrument cluster homage; Germany pricing is about €40,000 over a standard RS3, with U.S. timing and pricing not announced.

via Jalopnik|
#audi#automotive#carbon-fiber
2022 Challenger Claims 1969 Birth Year
automotive9 months ago

2022 Challenger Claims 1969 Birth Year

A custom 2022 Dodge Challenger built by ExoMod to resemble a 1969 Daytona is heading to auction at Barrett Jackson. The car features extensive hand-shaped carbon fiber panels, a modified front end, and retains its powerful 797 hp supercharged V8 engine. Despite its unconventional appearance, it has received awards and is considered a striking, if controversial, tribute to classic muscle cars.

via Carscoops|
#automotive#barrett-jackson#carbon-fiber
Tag Heuer Revolutionizes Watchmaking with New Astronomer and Carbon Hairspring Models
technology1 year ago

Tag Heuer Revolutionizes Watchmaking with New Astronomer and Carbon Hairspring Models

TAG Heuer has developed a groundbreaking carbon fiber-based hairspring called TH-Carbonspring, which offers advantages like being amagnetic, shock-resistant, and lightweight, potentially revolutionizing high-end watchmaking. The company showcased this innovation with limited-edition versions of its Monaco and Carrera chronographs, featuring extensive use of carbon fiber in their design.

via Gear Patrol|
#carbon-fiber#horology#tag-heuer
Ford Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon: A New Era of High-Performance Design
automotive1 year ago

Ford Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon: A New Era of High-Performance Design

Ford introduces the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon edition, featuring extensive carbon fiber bodywork to reduce weight and enhance aerodynamics, while maintaining its high-performance racecar status. The edition emphasizes aesthetic and functional carbon fiber elements, though the interior remains relatively standard, and the weight savings are modest. The car's striking appearance and performance capabilities make it a standout, despite personal preferences for traditional paint.

via The Autopian|
#automotive#car-customization#carbon-fiber