Hybrid: Lamborghini's are eager to hit the asphalt. But before that happens, the Italians will celebrate one last time: a farewell party for the V12. “Before we enter the hybrid era, we praise the V12 one last time,” said CEO Stephan Winkelmann. Lamborghini does this with the rare Invencible coupe and Auténtica roadster. Only one copy of both supercars will be built. The design is over the top: loud, aggressive, angular. Those familiar with the brand will see similarities with the Veneno, Reventón and Sesto Elemento – all special models from Lamborghini. Both one-offs are powered by a 6,5-liter V12 that produces 780 hp and 720 Nm. The price is not known yet.
Is it another bicycle, this one Infinity? It has a saddle, handlebars and forks, but wheels without spokes. Although: wheels? Designer Stephan Henrich was inspired by the caterpillar tracks of an excavator and translated that principle into an infinitely continuous 'bicycle chain'. He placed these on the inside of the wheels, where they also function as a rim. The revolutionary Infinity 'all wheel' city and beach bike is driven by a gear with pedals and can reach a much greater speed than a normal bicycle. Stephan Henry, who runs a Robotic Design & Architecture office, has had a prototype printed and is now looking for investors to make the bicycle a reality.
We are talking about the Dutch boat builder NICE Boats. From the design phase to the installation of the brutal engine, everything is taken care of in the Netherlands and finished with the utmost precision. The characteristic fast aluminum sloops are built on request and assembled by the customers themselves, making each boat a unique example of Dutch craftsmanship. The Damsko 750 is completed in more than 1000 man hours. First the hull is welded together by specialists in Friesland, after which the boat is further completed at LEKKER's own shipyard in Leimuiden. This also applies to the newly launched yacht last year, the LEKKER 44. A seaworthy speed devil with room for 16 passengers and four berths, which is suitable for both short pleasure trips and longer trips. This small yacht has been very well received internationally with production slots sold including final destinations such as the Côte d'Azur, Ibiza, Miami and Amsterdam. Swimming in the Bahamas or an adventure along the Greek islands? The seaworthy weekender has a top speed of more than 50 knots (92 km/h) and is perfect for days of adventure, regardless of the weather conditions. For hungry sailors who cannot wait that long, the door of the LEKKER shipyard is always open for a tour and trial run by appointment.
This article is from MASTERS Magazine. In the spring edition of MASTERS, three entrepreneurs shed light on the future: Raymon Pouwels (GO Sharing), Merel van Helsdingen (Nxt Museum) and Tim van der Wiel (GoSpooky). According to the latter, ever-accelerating technological progress offers enormous opportunities. “There has never been a better time to have a good idea. The technology is in your pocket!” Sports journalist Jaap de Groot outlines the contours of the new playing field of international sport after the resounding success of the World Cup in Qatar. And futurist Adjiedj Bakas also sheds light on the future. According to him, next year will be all about the search for the economy of happiness. “We are not just going to look at what makes us money, but at what makes us happy.” Perhaps this edition will contribute to this, with a look back at MASTERS EXPO, a road trip with the new Range Rover and interviews with horse pope Jan Tops, Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner, chef Margot Janse and visual artist Spencer Tunick.
© 2024 MASTERS EXPO. All rights reserved.
