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Beautiful Bluebird..

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"Well, we knocked the bastard off!"

Ed Hilary on being 1st to top Mt Everest,
(& 1st to do a surface traverse across Antarctica,
in good Kiwi style - riding a Massey Ferguson farm
tractor - with a few extemporised mod's to hack the task).

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Howmet TX Turbine
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J.A.W. wrote:
08 Apr 2018, 01:39
Beautiful Bluebird..

https://cochesclasicosdehoy.files.wordp ... bird_1.jpg
Love the Bluebird, yes its a beauty

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Rondeau
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J.A.W. wrote:
04 Apr 2018, 06:12
Am I alone - in finding many of the current designs shown here recently, to be somewhat over-styled?

Seems to be a bit of style resemblance between this Bertone Lancia concept, & a pink cartoon show vehicle.

http://oldconceptcars.com/wp-content/up ... ero_1.jpeg

http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers ... Car-05.jpg
Yes and yes.

Quite fond of that Lancia Stratos Zero concept, so much so I started a 3d modelling project based on that for a simulator - just nice to see something a bit different in a modern sim:

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I fully intend to do the same (time permitting) with the Ferrari Modulo concept.

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garyjpaterson wrote:
12 Apr 2018, 15:07
J.A.W. wrote:
04 Apr 2018, 06:12
Am I alone - in finding many of the current designs shown here recently, to be somewhat over-styled?

Seems to be a bit of style resemblance between this Bertone Lancia concept, & a pink cartoon show vehicle.

http://oldconceptcars.com/wp-content/up ... ero_1.jpeg

http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers ... Car-05.jpg
Yes and yes.

Quite fond of that Lancia Stratos Zero concept, so much so I started a 3d modelling project based on that for a simulator - just nice to see something a bit different in a modern sim:

https://i.imgur.com/5cniTDF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fOmRi74.jpg

I fully intend to do the same (time permitting) with the Ferrari Modulo concept.
Could I ask what software, Patto?

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johnny comelately wrote:
12 Apr 2018, 15:13
garyjpaterson wrote:
12 Apr 2018, 15:07
J.A.W. wrote:
04 Apr 2018, 06:12
Am I alone - in finding many of the current designs shown here recently, to be somewhat over-styled?

Seems to be a bit of style resemblance between this Bertone Lancia concept, & a pink cartoon show vehicle.

http://oldconceptcars.com/wp-content/up ... ero_1.jpeg

http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers ... Car-05.jpg
Yes and yes.

Quite fond of that Lancia Stratos Zero concept, so much so I started a 3d modelling project based on that for a simulator - just nice to see something a bit different in a modern sim:

https://i.imgur.com/5cniTDF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fOmRi74.jpg

I fully intend to do the same (time permitting) with the Ferrari Modulo concept.
Could I ask what software, Patto?
Modelled in 3ds Max, for use in the Assetto Corsa simulator

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garyjpaterson wrote:
12 Apr 2018, 15:14
johnny comelately wrote:
12 Apr 2018, 15:13
garyjpaterson wrote:
12 Apr 2018, 15:07


Yes and yes.

Quite fond of that Lancia Stratos Zero concept, so much so I started a 3d modelling project based on that for a simulator - just nice to see something a bit different in a modern sim:

https://i.imgur.com/5cniTDF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fOmRi74.jpg

I fully intend to do the same (time permitting) with the Ferrari Modulo concept.
Could I ask what software, Patto?
Modelled in 3ds Max, for use in the Assetto Corsa simulator
Thank you

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Peugeot 905 Evo2
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Peugeot SA35-A1, V10 (80o) cyl, 4 stroke, petrol engine
3499cc, 91.0 x 53.8 mm
650 HP (478.694 KW) @ 12500 RPM
aluminium alloy block and head
forged steel crankshaft with 6 main bearings
DOHC gear driven, 4 valves/cyl - 40 valves total
aspiration, natural with multipoint electronic fuel injection
water cooled
dry sump
from - http://tech-racingcars.wikidot.com/peugeot-905

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The initial version of the Peugeot 905 from 1991. - from - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot_905
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Maserati Birdcage
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Toyota 88C
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Engine
Configuration 3S-GTM Straight 4
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight 140 kilo / 308.6 lbs
Construction cast-iron block, aluminium alloy head
Displacement 2,140 cc / 130.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 89.0 mm (3.5 in) / 86.0 mm (3.4 in)
Compression 7.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Camshaft Belt driven
Fuel feed Nippondenso Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Toyota CT26R Turbo
Power 680 bhp / 507 kW @ 8,500 rpm
BHP/Liter 318 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body carbon-fibre composite
Chassis carbon-fibre reinforced aluminium monocoque with rear subframe
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension lower wishbones, top rockers actuating in-board mounted coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) ventilated discs
Gearbox March 85T 5 speed Manual
Clutch Dry, triple plate
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 870 kilo / 1,918 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,720 mm (185.8 in) / 1,990 mm (78.3 in) / 1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,710 mm (106.7 in) / 1,600 mm (63 in) / 1,575 mm (62 in)
Fuel tank 100 Litre (26.4 Gallon US / 22 Gallon Imperial)
Tyres (fr/r) 320/30 - 17 / 340/40 - 19

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Lotus 16 Climax circa 1959
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Engine
Configuration Coventry Climax FPF Straight 4
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 2,495 cc / 152.3 cu in
Bore / Stroke 94.0 mm (3.7 in) / 89.9 mm (3.5 in)
Compression 11.9:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed 2 SU Carburettors
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 239 bhp / 178 kW @ 6,750 rpm
BHP/Liter 96 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium body on multi tubular space frame
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Chapman strut, trailing arms, fixed length drive shaft
Brakes discs, all-round, inboard rear
Gearbox Lotus 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 490 kilo / 1,080 lbs
Length / Width / Height 3,553 mm (139.9 in) / 1,371 mm (54 in) / 888 mm (35 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,233 mm (87.9 in) / 1,193 mm (47 in) / 1,193 mm (47 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.49 bhp / kg

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Lola T600 Chevrolet circa 1982
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Engine
Configuration Chevrolet 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 5,736 cc / 350 cu in
Bore / Stroke 101.7 mm (4 in) / 88.4 mm (3.5 in)
Compression 13.5:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 620 bhp / 463 kW @ 7,750 rpm
BHP/Liter 108 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body fibreglass-reinforced plastic panels
Chassis aluminium honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, driver-adjustable anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox Hewland VG 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,020 kilo / 2,249 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,737 mm (186.5 in) / 1,994 mm (78.5 in) / 1,054 mm (41.5 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,705 mm (106.5 in) / 1,575 mm (62 in) / 1,549 mm (61 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.61 bhp / kg

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