MotoPOD
February 13, 2010
MotoPOD ($8,000) allows you to carry a motorcycle and enjoy immediate ground transportation at EVERY airport. Enjoy a level of freedom and mobility that most pilots only dream about. It’s the freedom to visit new places, explore your destinations and see what you’ve been missing. The pod can hold a 255lb modified Yamaha XT-225 223cc motorcycle which has a top speed of 85mph. The bike is specially designed to fold up and be loaded onto the plane in under 5 minutes! Not having to pay for a rental car could save you $3,000 a year, which means the MotoPOD could easily pay for its self in just a few years! See more photos and a video.
Yuneec E430 Electric Plane
January 28, 2010
The E430 from the British company Yuneec is the first electric plane set for commercial production. It only costs approximately $2 per hour in fuel to operate, with enough charge for up to a 3 hour flight. This light sport aircraft will set you back $89,000 when it comes out sometime 2011. Read the rest of this entry »
Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana
June 9, 2009
Arturo Alonso is the mastermind behind this reborn beauty. The 2009 Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana features a fiberglass-reinforced aluminum body on top of a powder-coated steel chassis. It will be powered by a Mercedes M-133-55 engine (370HP), the same 5.5-liter V8 in the supercharged SLR McLaren. A V6 option is also in the works. Owners will have their choice between a six-speed manual or a seven-ratio Speedtronic automatic transmission. Not to mention this car has all the modern amenities like air-conditioning and power steering. All of this could be your for about 200,000 euros. Image gallery and press release.
BMW S1000RR
April 30, 2009
BMW finally delivered a bike that can compete in the World Superbike Championship. The S1000RR features; aluminum beam frame, high-spec USD fork and monoshock (both ends fully adjustable), Brembo brakes, carbonfiber bodywork and 1,000cc inline-four that makes about 200bhp at the crank. Best of all, BMW wants to price this bike competitively with Japanese bikes which means you can get one for under $20,000. Click for image gallery and video.
3Z Scale – Bulldog R/C Rider
April 15, 2009
This is a 1/3 scale remote-controlled monster truck that converts allowing you to ride it. It has a 110cc four-stroke engine, disc brakes, automatic transmission, independent suspension and aluminum wheels. The truck measures about 4′ 2″ long and can handle a rider up to 200 lbs. Unfortunately there is no distributor yet. Check out the video and pictures.
Tramontana R
March 24, 2009
The tiny, turbo-charged Tramontana R–a joyride for two costing $495,000. The jet-fighter-esque twin-turbo-charged car is packed with 760 horses, and weighs in at 2,750 pounds. It can go from 0-100 kph in only 3.6 seconds, and 200 kph in just over 10seconds! I bet this could out-run the Batmobile (and just about any cop car). Read the rest of this entry »
GXV Unimog
March 8, 2009
The GXV Unimog will be seeing its last days of superiority this year. The original model was founded in 1945, with modifications being made almost every year over the past 64 years. Well known for its ability to accept almost any kind of diesel as well as sulfur rich fuel usually offered in second to third world countries, this vehicle will run on just about anything(and yes, that includes bio diesel as well). Retailing for $380,000 2009 is the final year to get your hands on this luxurious vehicle, as Unimog has announced that they will no longer be releasing new models in the states. There are more pictures!
Poseidon 180 Yacht
March 7, 2009
The Poseidon 180 is a truly unique yacht. Its most striking feature is its enormous glass dome which houses several decks inside. The yacht contains eight private rooms which grant their residents a full ocean view. With its glass dome and curved balconies, the entire design has a very sleek and modern feel to it. At 180 feet and capable of reaching speeds of 40 knots, the yacht will cost about $50 million but is still just a design at this point in time. [via] See more rendered images.
Explorer Aero Ecoflyer – Two-Seat Light Sport Aircraft
March 2, 2009
The Ecoflyer, a two-seat light sport aircraft, is the “up, up and away” airplane for those seeking their own adventures. The price to own a lightweight Ecoflyer airplane is conservatively from $100,000 up to $300,000 depending on what extras you want. This airplane boasts a cabin space of 152 cubic feet making it roomy enough to comfortably fit anything you may need to take on your trip. Imagine being able to go anywhere your heart desires, and there’s no need for hotel reservations. This plane is big enough to sleep in, just bring a sleeping bag and let the adventure begin.
Airship Ventures
February 28, 2009
Airship Ventures is a company that offers daily sightseeing flights of the surrounding regions in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Zepplin NT is state of the art and is constructed of a durable, multi-layered material which protects the airship’s outer hull. The ship is also composed of aluminum and carbon fiber which ensures the stability and safety of all flights. Airship Ventures has a sterling safety record of no accidents since August 2001 with thousands of passengers daily experiencing a tour of one of the greatest cities in the world. The company also offers corporate and personal event accommodations, as well as scientific missions. Airship Ventures flies out of Moffett Field, the Oakland Terminal, and the Monterey Terminal. There are more photos.
