Cars

The Norton M28 uses its 499cc single-cylinder engine as a stress point for its carbon fiber chassis. The designer, Aaron Rogers aimed at taking a minimalistic approach to performance. Much of the engine is used as the body. The M28 engine uses a desmodromic valve drive — a technology originally patented by Norton in 1924. When all is said and done this bike should pump out about 70 bhp. Another photo from the back.

Ronn Motor Company’s Scorpion ($150,000) is a hydrogen hybrid supercar which gets 40 mpg, has a 3.5 second 0 to 60 time, and can top out at over 200mph. The car produces its own hydrogen through electrolysis of water using the power generated from the vehicles electrical system. The computer then adds about 30% - 40% hydrogen to the air/fuel ratio. All of this burns in an Acura dual overhead cam, aluminum/magnesium block, 3.5 liter, V-tech, V-6, Type S engine. Only 200 will be made in the first years production, so pre-order yours.

The Falen is the first product to be released by the Dowdeswell & Hardie design studio, and the first Supercar to be produced in Scotland. It is powered by a 5.5 liter Judd V10 engine pumping out 800 horsepower. Only four Falens will be made. A prototype is expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2009. Get a closer look.

One of Suzuki’s latest concepts is beginning to materialize. The Suzuki Crosscage Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle has no gears, no noise, no clutch, and no emissions. It is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell / electric hybrid engine. There is no information on weather Suzuki will continue on with production of this skinny motorcycle. See more pictures.

Ercole Spada debuted this amazing concept about a year ago. Now Spada has teamed up with Castagna Milano to build 20 of these batmobile-looking cars. It will be powered by a Corvette-derived seven-liter V8 beefed up to over 600-bhp. We expect the car to cost around $400,000. Unfortunately we only have the concept photos from last year, but the final product shouldn’t be too different. Read the rest of this entry.

How would you like a fully electric Bentley? The Continental DC (not to be confused with DC Designs) is powered by a 24-volt direct current engine. That motor creates 0.5 horsepower and 5.1 pound-feet of torque. A carbon fiber chassis, low resistant tires, and a 265 lbs cockpit allow this miniature to travel 40-mph. More pictures.

The 2009 BMW M3 Convertible is the fastest M3 to date with a 0-60 of only 5.9 seconds. Its 420-hp V8 powerplant is lighter than the V6 in the current 3-series. The electro-hydraulic roof is fully automatic and can be retracted in 22 seconds. The interior of this M3 features a SunReflective leather which wont be damaged from long amounts of sun exposure. If you are not sold yet, keep in mind that this years M3 is 5% more efficient than the previous model. See 50 more photos of the M3.

From South African designer, Idries Noah, comes this sexy Fireblade concept based off of the Corvette ZR1. This new concept is reminiscent of cars past such as the; “Stingray Corvette, Gillet Vertigo, and Shelby Daytona“. The Fireblade would share the same V8 LS9 engine that the ZR1 Corvette already has. One of the coolest parts about this car is that there is a clear portion of the hood that allows you to take a peek at the engine. There is no word on price or production. See more pictures.

Josh Hadar makes these crazy bicycles by hand. The bikes can be powered by traditional pedaling, or by a gasoline engine. The fuel is stored in a hand-blown glass tank protected by a type of rib cage. They bikes cost  anywhere from $12,000 and $35,000  and only take 3 months to build. See more pictures.

Zagato has came out with their new design to transform Bentley Continental GT’s into something much better. If you give them your Continental GT and a lot of cash they will turn it into this! The Bentley Continental GTZ Zagato keeps most of the original cars powerful mechanics. The outside features a two-tone paint job and curvy body with sharp fenders. Right now we don’t know much about the car, there will be more information after the 2008 Salon International de l’Auto (International Geneva Motor Show). Until then enjoy some more pictures.

Caterham has teamed up with RS Performance and upgraded the Seven. The Caterham Seven RS boasts a 40-valve, 2.4-liter V8 engine, which spits out 500-hp at 10,000 rpms. Weighing only 520-kgs, the Seven RS has more than double the power-to-weight ratio of a Bugatti Veyron. Get a Caterham Seven RS for around $227,000. See more photos and read the press release.

The G-Power Hurricane (Є240,000) is a modified E60 BMW M5. The twin-supercharged M5 produces 730 horsepower and was clocked at 225 mph, making it the fastest street legal BMW to date. In perfect conditions the G-Power team expects the car could push around 250 mph. I would choose this as a get-a-way car if I ever robbed a bank. [via] G Power BMW M5 image gallery and press release.