http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/specialty-marques http://www.worldcarfans.com/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/specialty-marques http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110922960/gordon-murray-design-announces-t27-electric-car-programme Gordon Murray Design is advancing an electric car unit, loosely based on their T.25 petrol, and we have the details.]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:20:44 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110922960/gordon-murray-design-announces-t27-electric-car-programme http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110622941/australian-skelta-racer-now-available-in-europe Powerful-yet-lightweight Australian rally car, Skelta, will soon be available for sale in the U.K. Details inside.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:17:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110622941/australian-skelta-racer-now-available-in-europe http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222828/cimex-conin-concept-from-mexico-announced Designed and engineered in Mexico, the Conin is a sport-utility truck (SUT) with bold styling and a functional design.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:52:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222828/cimex-conin-concept-from-mexico-announced http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222831/for-sale-tramontana-leal-audirac-art-car-for-2-million Spanish artist Fernando Leal-Audirac used precious paints to create an iridescent effect on the surfaces of the car.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:32:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222831/for-sale-tramontana-leal-audirac-art-car-for-2-million http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222825/local-motors-rally-fighter-to-premier-at-sema--community-designed Described as "a premium, authentic off-of-road experience, custom designed and built for the deserts of the American Southwest", the Rally Fighter looks like an AMC Eagle on steroids.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:32:53 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110222825/local-motors-rally-fighter-to-premier-at-sema--community-designed http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822718/ferrari-550-gtz-zagato-and-ferraris-swansong-collaboration The new Ferrari 550 GTZ could be the last for which Ferrari and Zagato collaborate. At a £1 million a pop for the five units this might be a future classic.]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:08:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822718/ferrari-550-gtz-zagato-and-ferraris-swansong-collaboration http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822712/british-plug-in-hybrid-unveiled A lighter, more affordable plug-in hybrid from a new UK firm has been presented at a British Science Festival. The multipurpose hatchback has its sights set on Europe, placing emphasis on recycled materials and exceptional fuel efficiency.]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:38:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822712/british-plug-in-hybrid-unveiled http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102622672/ultima-claims-top-gear-lap-record-without-their-permission Ultima Sports is claiming a lap record on the Top Gear test track, whether Top Gear likes it or not. Details and video inside.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:16:15 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102622672/ultima-claims-top-gear-lap-record-without-their-permission http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102022548/watch-the-wiesmann-gt-mf4-live-frankfurt-build-in-231-seconds This video shows the assembly of a 120,000 euro sports car in under four minutes. Check it out inside.]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:22:27 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102022548/watch-the-wiesmann-gt-mf4-live-frankfurt-build-in-231-seconds http://www.worldcarfans.com/109101922531/veritas-rs-iii-roadster-goes-into-production Any alternative supercar fanatic with EUR345,000 to shed will be pleased to know that the Veritas RS III Roadster has begun production and that first customer deliveries will happen as early as January 2010.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:25 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109101922531/veritas-rs-iii-roadster-goes-into-production http://www.worldcarfans.com/109101322397/supasse-v-headed-for-tokyo-motor-show Check out these pics of a hot little kit sports car being introduced in Tokyo next week. Details inside.]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:23:50 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109101322397/supasse-v-headed-for-tokyo-motor-show http://www.worldcarfans.com/109092922060/e-wolf-e1-e2--the-extreme-electric-sports-car-video The battery pack is connected to a 110 kW (148 hp) electric motor, which enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in under 5 seconds.]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:22:22 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109092922060/e-wolf-e1-e2--the-extreme-electric-sports-car-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091721840/melkus-rs-2000-reborn-in-frankfurt Some might remember the name Melkus. Well it's back in business and the first sign of this is the new RS2000 which was unveiled at Frankfurt. The 199kW gullwing coupe does 0 - 62mph in 4.9 seconds.]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:16:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091721840/melkus-rs-2000-reborn-in-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091621807/trabant-nt-concept-full-size-unveiling-in-frankfurt Trabant hasn't been heard from in almost 20 years, but they burst back onto the scene with the all-electric Trabant nT. Pics and details of the debut inside.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:12:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091621807/trabant-nt-concept-full-size-unveiling-in-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091521784/wiesmann-roadster-mf5-revealed-in-frankfurt Packing a 5.0-liter V10 engine, with 507 hp and 520 Nm of torque, the MF5 Roadster accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds.]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:24:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091521784/wiesmann-roadster-mf5-revealed-in-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091421724/marussia-b2-teased-for-frankfurt--b1-hybrid-supercar-also A new teaser of the Marussia B2 has been sent out, with influence from a fighter jet. That, and the B1 hybrid supercar, will be showcased in Frankfurt.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:08:38 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091421724/marussia-b2-teased-for-frankfurt--b1-hybrid-supercar-also http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091121647/wiesmann-roadster-mf5-first-official-photo-leaks MF5 Roadster will come with a BMW-sourced V10 engine with 507 hp and is made out of an aluminum monocoque chassis. Only 55 of them will be produced.]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:05:43 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091121647/wiesmann-roadster-mf5-first-official-photo-leaks http://www.worldcarfans.com/109090721538/reva-ev-frankfurt-debut-to-feature-world-first-instant Indian electric car maker will debut two new models at the Frankfurt motor show next week. The Bangalore-based company claims to have developed a remote charging technology to recharge cars when they run out of power.]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:12:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109090721538/reva-ev-frankfurt-debut-to-feature-world-first-instant http://www.worldcarfans.com/109090421501/gordon-murray-reveals-t25-city-car-seating-layout Up to six interior layout configurations are possible with Gordon Murray's T.25 City Car. The driver still sits in the middle but can change how many others can be accommodated and with how much luggage.]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:13:48 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109090421501/gordon-murray-reveals-t25-city-car-seating-layout http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082821346/wiesmann-to-build-a-gt-mf4-at-frankfurt-motor-show--mf5 Wiesmann will show off its assembly skills when it builds an GT MF4 live at Frankfurt. The MF5 Roadster's debut should also provide good spectator value.]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:14:26 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082821346/wiesmann-to-build-a-gt-mf4-at-frankfurt-motor-show--mf5 http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082021167/wiesmann-mf5-roadster-headed-for-frankfurt Power comes from a 5.0-liter BMW V10 engine (from the M5 / M6), which produces 507 HP and 520 Nm of torque.]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:10:52 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082021167/wiesmann-mf5-roadster-headed-for-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081821111/gumpert-apollo-sport-sets-nurburgring-lap-record Apollo Sport breaks road car record with a 7m11.57s lap time around the Nürburgring-Nordschleife track.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:45:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081821111/gumpert-apollo-sport-sets-nurburgring-lap-record http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081421071/devon-gtx-american-supercar-at-laguna-seca-video The GTX set a Laguna Seca one-lap production car record of 1:35.075.]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:39:20 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081421071/devon-gtx-american-supercar-at-laguna-seca-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081421069/bmw-powered-veritas-rs-iii-priced-at-342k The Veritas RS III which made its public debut at the 2009 Salon Privé Motor Show in London is priced at EUR342,000 (USD$488,478). For now it comes as is, meaning without a roof.]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:47:52 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081421069/bmw-powered-veritas-rs-iii-priced-at-342k http://www.worldcarfans.com/109080620918/devon-gtx-sets-one-lap-record-at-laguna-seca The stunning event occurred during a private test session, where the GTX posted a lap time of just 1:35.075.]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:52:59 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109080620918/devon-gtx-sets-one-lap-record-at-laguna-seca http://www.worldcarfans.com/109080420871/sv-9-competizione-american-supercar-real-life-photos Power comes from the Corvette's LS3 V8 engine which has been tuned to produce 450 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque.]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:31:20 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109080420871/sv-9-competizione-american-supercar-real-life-photos http://www.worldcarfans.com/109073120816/korean-tyre-manufacturer-shows-all-electric-concept A former Fiat designer, now working for a Korean tire company, has created a new three-door SUV design concept that is all-electric and very interesting. More details inside.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:31:54 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109073120816/korean-tyre-manufacturer-shows-all-electric-concept http://www.worldcarfans.com/109072220607/sv-9-competizione-based-on-c6-corvette Designed to mix American performance with Italian style, the SV 9 Competizione features a unique carbon fiber body which borrows more than a few lines from the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:37:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109072220607/sv-9-competizione-based-on-c6-corvette http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071620511/1957-aston-martin-dbr2-revival-by-rizk-automobile Rizk Automobile's RA sports car features a classic design with highly modern chassis and body materials.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:50:01 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071620511/1957-aston-martin-dbr2-revival-by-rizk-automobile http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071420466/marotti-concept-reverse-three-wheeler-from-poland-video Beautiful sports car, or ugly three-wheeler? A new video of the Marotti car/cycle concept has just been released.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:43:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071420466/marotti-concept-reverse-three-wheeler-from-poland-video