Audi’s TT is Industrial Art

One of the most influential industrial designers in the world, Konstantin Grcic, has created a display for this year’s Design Miami/Basel.   Inspired by the TT, and using actual parts of this iconic car, he has created a mobile space that transfers the technology of automotive engineering to architectural design.

The TT Pavilion is an accessible element that can be constructed as a free-standing object at any site. Grcic was inspired by the Audi TT. “For me, the Audi TT is a car that you drive from the city out into the countryside. I respond to this experience with a pavilion concept that stands as a point of destination at a remote site,” the designer said.

Mounted on pylons, the pavilion can easily be set up in uncertain terrain. The construction uses the modern techniques of prefabricated home construction. The seven original tailgate doors of the Audi TT are a distinctive feature of the pavilion that lends it a futuristic appearance. For Grcic, a car is like a house. “Cars are industrially produced, mobile pieces of architecture. They not only offer protection but also are perfectly equipped functional spaces for working, communicating, eating and relaxing.

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Audi’s TT is Industrial Art

Nissan"s 2020 Vision

Is this a clue to the next generation GTR?  Called 2020 Grand Turismo, it’s Nissan’s “vision of what a high performance Nissan could look like in the future”

The Vision Grand Turismo concept will be available to download for players in Grand Turismo, 6 next month. Other Grand Turismo Vision concepts include; the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision GT, Volkswagen’s Design Vision GTI Concept and Red Bulls X2014. Nissan has said that it “believes the world is ready” for the concept.

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Nissan"s 2020 Vision

Can Football Stars Really Drive?

The facts would suggest Not!. The number of incidents involving professional footballers behind the wheel would suggest that many of them leave their skills behind when they leave the stadium.

Many footballers have pranged exotic cars that cost well more than most people make in a year. Cristiano Ronaldo crashed a Ferrari 599 while under contract to Manchester United in 2009, and Wayne Rooney shunted his Aston Martin DB7 in 2007. Mario Balotelli remodelled an Audi R8 while playing in England and German ace Nicklas Bendtner pranged an Aston Martin DBS on the way to training in 2009.

Maybe it has something to do with the fact that these guys earn more in one match what most people take years to make.

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Can Football Stars Really Drive?

Football Stars and Their Cars: Balotelli

How much does a Football Star earn?  Enough to buy themselves whatever plaything that turns their fancy.

For Italian superstar Mario Balotelli, only a Ferrari would do. ‘Super Mario’ has been spotted scooting around Milan in a red Ferrari F12 Berlinetta - one of the fastest cars on sale today. The AC Milan striker also has a black Ferrari California convertible and black Maserati Granturismo, as well as a wild Bentley Continental Supersports finished in army camouflage colours.

Football Stars and Their Cars: Balotelli

Football Stars and Their Cars: David Villa

Spanish striker David Villa can be found behind the wheel of a black Porsche 911 Turbo when he isn’t kicking goals for Athletico Madrid. The bearded wonder’s black coupe is one of the most well-rounded supercars on the market, with 412kW of grunt and a luxurious cabin capable of devouring long drives in comfort.

Here’s a look at his collection

1. Porsche 911

The first is the Porsche 911, we know that a lot of soccer players who have this car, one of them is David Beckham. We think this is a luxury car is the favorite car for the soccer player. The complete engine is 3.6 liter car capable Accelerate from rest to 100 km per hour in less than four seconds. This is one reason David Villa in choosing this car. The 911 also has a very luxurious appearance.

2. MINI Cooper S

There was also the Mini Cooper S which is one of the car collection of David Villa, the car is equipped with a 16-valve 1.6-liter four-banger producing 115 horsepower. In addition, this car is also very convenient when used. Villa chose the red color to the exterior of the Mini Cooper S that he had.

3. BMW M6

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Football Stars and Their Cars: David Villa

Making a Porsche 911 Angrier

The RS Badge signifies more “oomph” for a car that is already a performance star in its most basic version.

 It’s been a while since we last heard about the crazier, “RS” moniker-sporting version of the already-crazy 991 GT3. But, if the picture above holds any credibility, then here’s the first look at the upcoming Porsche 911 991 GT3 RS.

In line with the spyshots of a prototype lurking around Stuttgart, the GT3 RS will differentiate itself from the standard GT3 with a large, fixed wing, wider body and air intakes on the front fender.

Powertrain figures are unknown, but do expect Porsche to cram more horses into the 475-hp 3.8-liter flat-six engine from the GT3, a power unit that has fallen under harsh criticism due to several reported cases of fire.

What do you think?  Does the world need an angrier Porsche 911?  Would you buy one (even if you could afford it?

Making a Porsche 911 Angrier