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Friday, March 4, 2011

Mansory Takes On Two Wheels With A Custom Carbon Fiber Zapico Bike.





Mansory is best known for their luxurious customization of high-end vehicles, notably adding lots of carbon fiber, elegant interior appointments and performance upgrades to automotive luxury brands like Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Rolls Royce and Range Rover.

But now they've ventured into the world of 2 wheels with their new Zapico Custom Bike. The sexy motorcycle is made with a lot of carbon fiber; the front mask, bug spoiler, seat module, primary shield and silencer as well as the applications on the fuel tank, the frame, fork, wheel rims and airbox. Aluminum accents the fuel tank, spoiler and rear fender and the bike has a 0-100 km/h time of 3.3 seconds.

The MANSORY Zapico custom bike [press release]:


It's not only for four-wheeled luxury vehicles that the top-quality range from high-end manufacturer MANSORY has received awards; its genuine custom bike is famous too. This is shown most impressively by the MANSORY bike Zapico, developed in collaboration with bike customiser Thomas M. George.







The hand of company boss Kourosh Mansory is plain to see: the finest carbon, most lavishly processed, decorates the impressive-looking cruiser while the front mask, bug spoiler, seat module, primary shield and silencer as well as the applications on the fuel tank, the frame, fork, wheel rims and airbox all originate from the MANSORY factory in the town of Brand in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria. The bike's leatherwork is further testament to the exquisite craftsmanship applied – unmistakeably MANSORY.



The custom bike is driven by a powerful 124 cubic inch (around 2,080 cm³) V2 engine made by the well-known American engine manufacturer S&S. This large two-cylinder engine delivers a full 160 hp to the extra-large rear tyres and can accelerate the 340 kg bike from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds.

More images [click to enlarge]





Key Technical Data

Tyres [tires]:
Front: 130/60/18"
Rear: 280/35/18"
Wheel rims:
Front: 3.5 x 18" carbon disc
Rear: 10 x 18" carbon disc by Mansory
Engine:
S&S T 124 V2 (spring-loaded vibration), the only one of its kind found in this suspension worldwide
Capacity: 124 cubic inches (ca. 2,080 cubic cm)
Power: 160 hp at 5,200 revs per minute
Gears: 5 gears
Bodywork: Carbon Fibre RP by MANSORY:
Design by Thomas M. George
Front mask, bug spoiler, seat module, primary shield, silencer applications, fuel tank, frame, fork, wheel rims, airbox
Aluminium: applications on the fuel tank, spoiler and rear fender
Leather: By Mansory
Weight: Around 340 kg with the tank filled up
Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds
V/max: Adequate


Mansory
Mansory Switzerland

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Purisme: Light Luxury Products With A Heavy Price Tag




PURISME CARBON LUXURIES is the first global brand for design products made of carbon fiber and aims strictly at the premium market. PURISME GmbH in Vienna, Austria was founded by three designers and one business economist and has joined a strategic partnership with a leading carbon-processing company.

Their products are luxury design products, made of highly iridescent carbon. Light as a feather, yet stronger than steel. At the moment, they have four products. An award winning letter opener and a limited edition smoking pipe-- both available for purchase, with a super hefty price tag. Soon to be launched is a YoYo and a Bracelet-- undoubtedly pricey as well.

The Purisme letter opener:


The PURISME letter opener made a spectacular debut in the world of luxury design: Immediately after its first introduction, the PURISME Letter Opener, was awarded the prestigious international Red Dot Design Award and earned a similarly prestigious place as an exhibit at the 21st Biennial of Industrial Design 2008 at Lubljana, chosen by an international jury from 421 entries.


price: $447.00 USD

The Purisme pipe is a limited edition:



A delicate combination of choice straight grain bruyere wood with hitech carbon material gives the PURISME Pipe an irresistible aura, and delicately curved lines. PURISME has translated an age-old shape into hypermodern powerful dynamics, bringing ergonomics to ultimate perfection along the way. One amazing design detail is the unique "UpsideDown" pipehead: On it, the PURISME Pipe stands upright in perfect, safe balance wherever you set it down.


Price: $2,415.00 USD

The YOYO and bracelet have yet to launch, but will be available for purchase soon:




PURISME combines traditional craftsmanship with latest serial production technology. Each single product undergoes meticulous controls during production and an additional final inspection by the designer who signs his approval on the quality certificate without which no PURISME product can go on sale.


PURISME GmbH
Neustiftgasse 6-8
1070 Wien
T: +43 1 522 3497 10
F: +43 1 522 3497 11
contact@purisme.com
www.purisme.com