October 23, 2007

The Smart ForFun2 in Stephanos Attard Version

Filed under: Uncategorized - BigPimple @ 9:19 am

Yesterday, I found a site that features a big BMW, a medium 206, a small Smarts and perhaps even a plain Ford Ranger with big Ford ranger performance parts.

What I found featured in the Smart ForFun2 in Stephanos Attard version, which in my thought looks unusual as the car is small, yet the wheels are seriously huge.

The Stephanos Attard version is powered by 3 cylinders suprex turbo engine, which is placed in the back along with air cooler. With such engine, the vehicle obtains a total output of 54 kW at 5200 rpm. The fuel consumption is from 4.6 to 6.5 liters for every 100 km.

I suppose some of you already know Stephanos Attard and still some don’t. So, for those who are interested, he is a Greek racer and a champion of a serial 4x4 Rally Races. He was also the one who came up with the idea on creating a monster truck in a cloth Smart. At first, one might think it is a crazy idea. But well, it is possible.

In no time, Attard was able to create the unique car with the help of Daimler Chrysler. It doesn’t show much of its real off-road characteristics; instead, flaunts features that made it a comfort private car.

Like the Unimog 406, the Smart ForFun2 has its complete chassis used along with a complete mechanics and wheels with the diameter of 1.4 meters.

The ForFun2’s main drive unit was also adapted from Unimog 406. The vehicle is 5.7 liters turbodiesel with an output of 64 hp (61 kW). Such is an old 6 speed manual gear box that is comprised with two grades for the rear drive.

Usually, we get the most possible lowering of a car for tuning. But, as with the ForFun2, it the opposiite. It rides 65 cm over the ground (between chassis and the ground), making it 3.7 meters in height, which is about 2.2 meters more than the classic Smart ForTwo.

Well, would you want a ride and feel the most of its comfort and fun?

A Frog Car?

Filed under: Uncategorized - BigPimple @ 12:27 am

Frogs aren’t exactly the most loved creatures in the planet. We like to have dogs, cats, even some reptiles around but not often do we hear people gushing about how much they love their pet frogs. Sure we have beautiful princesses kissing frogs in fairy tales but in real life, the frog is one snubbed, if not totally hated creature.

However, there are people who are inspired by the frog. Take the makers of Kermit the frog for example. And this person who designed a car inspired by our green, often slimy friend.

Here’s what I found in rahul.net:

 

“Frog Car” is its title. They say “Kate B.” built it up and the car won the Second Place Unusual Design award in the 2007 Scooter/Voyager race. That makes it quite more interesting, though I seriously doubt if anyone (in his right mind?) would dare drive around to his office in this car.

Anyway, if you’re looking for an extra BMW ball joint for your regular car, you know where to click.

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