Chanel's very own -fictional- Concept Car: The Fiole by Jin Young Jo

Chanel's very own -fictional- Concept Car: The Fiole by Jin Young Jo

When it comes to exhibitions, more often than not, young designers prefer to show off their talent by creating models for established car brands. However, that's not the case with Jin Young Jo who chose to take part at South Korea's Hongik University Degree Show late last year with a proposal for a Chanel-branded luxury sports car. The result it the Fiole; an elegant and at the same time dynamic take on the classic 2+2 seater GT coupe theme that takes inspiration from the French fashion brand's trademark contrasting black and white theme.

As you can see in one of the photos below, Jin Young Jo claims that she was also inspired from Art Deco design and futuristic architecture. Too bad we won't have the chance to see a real-life (concept) version of the car.

Via: Cardesign.ru

SSC Ultimate Aero TT: World's Fastest Production Car Auctioned on eBay

SSC Ultimate Aero TT: World's Fastest Production Car Auctioned on eBay

THE - not one of, but the- fastest production car in the world, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT, has been put up for sale on eBay. This is the actual vehicle that holds the Guinness World Record for the World's Fastest Production Car with an official average top speed of 256.18 mph or 411.93 km/h. The 2007 Ultimate Aero TT-02 is powered by a twin turbocharged, hand built 387.2 cid V8 engine that develops an outrageous output of 1,183 bhp at 6075 rpm and 1,094 ft-lbs of torque at 6150 rpm.

Those interested in buying the car have until the 23rd of March to place a bid on eBay. As we speak (Tuesday, March 16), the highest bid is $425,100.

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Performance:

0-60 mph: 2.78 seconds

1/4 mile: 9.90 seconds at 144 mph

Top Speed: 257.41 mph (414.31 kph) / Official Average: 256.15 mph

Skidpad: 1.05 g

0-100pmh-0: 11.66 seconds

60mph-0 (braking): 103 feet

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