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Guy built a Lamborghini in his basement

Guy built a Lamborghini in his basement

Kidipede - History for Kids - Homework Help for Middle School Social Studies Simple animation to explain complex principles - Electronics 1, aircraft radial engine 2, oval Regulation 3, sewing machines 4, Malta Cross movement - second hand movement used to control the clock 5, auto change file mechanism 6, auto constant velocity universal joint 6.gif 7, gun ammunition loading system 8 rotary engine - an internal combustion engine, the heat rather than the piston movement into rotary movement # Via World Of Technology. 1, inline engine - it's cylinders lined up side by side 2, V-type engine - cylinder arranged at an angle of two plane 3, boxer engine - cylinder engine arranged in two planes relative

BMW's fascinating GINA Light Visionary Model design study by Jason Fried of 37signals BMW presents GINA, a new take on car design, materials, and flexibility. The GINA replaces the traditional metal/plastic skin with a textile fabric skin that’s pulled taut around a frame of metal and carbon fiber wires. Even the shape of the car can change. The rear lights just shine through the skin: Here’s a video of the design in action. 2009 Mansory Cyrus 2009 Mansory Cyrus Mansory has release the Cyrus package based on the Aston Martin DBS or the Aston Martin DB9. A coilover suspension provides the best road holding and emphasises the striking rims in XXL. The refinement is perfected by an exclusive interior programme. The Mansory Cyrus Aston Martin DBS or DB9 optimal road grip is provided by the 9×20 and 10,5×21 inch rims in combination with Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres measuring 255/30ZR20 at the front and 295/25ZR21 at the back. For more information about the exclusive MANSORY refining programme for the Aston Martin DBS or DB9, please visit the web site www.mansory.com Photo Credit: © Mansory

Amazing Hand Cut Map Art Karen O’Leary is famous for creating hand cut paper maps of popular cities. Careful elimination of unnecessary parts results in a beautiful artwork with the sharp contrast between the solid and void. Singapore Vancouver Sydney Atlanta Manhattan San Francisco London New Orleans Seattle Madrid Ferrari Millenio by Marko Petrovic The Ferrari Millenio, as the name might allude, is a futuristic super-car concept that features a complex combination of materials and technologies that we can hope will become a serious reality before the end of the next millenium. The two-seater includes a buckypaper reinforced body that is stronger than steel and lighter than carbon fiber as well as dual electric engines that can be recharged via solar panels or through an inductive power transfer system. Designer: Marko Petrovic

Audi R8 GT Spyder News Cars :: News Cars Info The 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder came to Le Mans in full regalia, and our own Drew Phillips was there to catch it in all its topless glory. With 560 horsepower and 398 lb-ft on tap, Audi’s new ragtop sprints to 60 in a scant 3.8 seconds and doesn’t stop until the needle touches 197 mph. Audi A3 e-tron ConceptBugatti VeyronBMW 5 Series Touring

Love Your Eyes - Keeping Your Eyes Healthy by Ultralase In celebration of World Sight Day we at Ultralase have immersed ourselves in the world of vision in order to produce this handy graphic containing facts and tips to help encourage you, and the rest of the world to Love Your Eyes. Help spread the Love Your Eyes word by sharing this page - using the Tweet, Like, etc buttons on the right. Embed this Infographic To embed this infographic in your website, simply copy and paste the code below into your webpage. <a href="/loveyoureyes/"><img src="/loveyoureyes/eyesV2.3_940.jpg" alt="Love Your Eyes Infographic" width="940" /></a><p style="margin:6px 0 12px; text-align:center; width:940px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; font-size:10px;">Infographic by <a href="/">Ultralase</a> A few facts and tips to help inspire you to keep your eyes healthy THE HUMAN EYE IS COMPOSED OF MORE THAN 2 MILLION Working parts YOUR eyes are amazing BUT HOW DO YOU KEEP THEM THAT WAY? Start with a diet of... Studies show that what we eat can affect our vision...

Bugatti Veyron supercar emblazoned with the sums that make it race 252mph car was customised by French artist Bernar VenetBoth the bodywork and interior are decorated with complex formulaeThe Bugatti is a one-off version of the standard £1.5m Veyron, and is currently on display in a Miami museum By Jimmy Mccloskey Published: 18:00 GMT, 3 December 2012 | Updated: 18:04 GMT, 3 December 2012 It is one of the world's fastest supercars, with a 252mph top speed that leaves rivals trailing in its wake. And now Italian car manufacturer Bugatti has revealed the science behind the Veyron's astonishing top speed by covering the car in the sums used to power it. Conceptual artist Bernar Venet was asked by Bugatti to create his own design for the £1.5million Grand Sport model. The 252mph Bugatti Veyron has been decorated with the equations that power its superfast engine The one-off supercar, which Bugatti has refused to put a price on, is best appreciated while parked up The retro brown and orange interior of the car has been painstakingly hand-stitched

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