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The first generation Lamborghini Gallardo, released in 2003 for the 2004 model year, was powered with a 5.0L V10 engine producing 493 hp, mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed E-Gear electrohydraulic manual transmission. Classic Youngtimers recently listed a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo modified specifically for going offroad, paired with the latter transmission, which enables the driver to shift up and down via paddles behind the steering wheel. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
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Yes, solar eclipses really do occur on Jupiter, and they happen when any of the natural satellites of the planet pass in front of the Sun. NASA recently released a series of images captured on September 12th, 2019 of a solar eclipse on Jupiter as its moon, Io, casts a shadow on the gas giant’s north equatorial belt. There are five satellites capable of completely occulting the Sun: Amalthea, Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. All the others are either too small or distant to be able to completely conceal the Sun, so it can only transit the star.
Nintendo’s long-awaited Mario Kart Tourarrives on iOS and Android devices tomorrow, September 25, and to kick things off, players will also be able to experience the game’s first “Tour,” a biweekly event that takes place in different locations and give players a chance to unlock special characters. Unlike previous games in the series, this one features courses inspired by real-world locations, with the first based on New York City. Read more for a video and additional information.
For those who don’t know, Project xCloud is Microsoft’s game-streaming service that enables gamers to play console-quality games anywhere using mobile and tablet devices they already own. The public preview for Android devices begins in October in the United States, United Kingdom and Korea. After registering, the invites will be sent in the “coming weeks.” Titles will include Halo 5: Guardians, Gears 5, Killer Instinct and Sea of Thieves. Best of all, you don’t need to buy or already own the game for it to work during the preview. Read more for the announcement video and the preview signup link.
After several years and dozens of prototypes, Boston Dynamics officially announced the launch of Spot, an agile mobile robot that can be customized for a wide range of applications. The base model provides rough-terrain mobility, 360° obstacle avoidance, various levels of navigation, remote control and autonomy. You can also add specialized sensors, software and other payloads. Read more for two videos and additional information.
Extravagant superyachts are nothing new, but the Sinot Aqua may be the first one to run on liquid hydrogen and offer a range of 3,750 nautical miles. The main attraction isn’t the outdoor pool or indoor living areas, but rather its huge hydrogen tanks that can be visited by taking a spiral staircase in the center of the boat down to the lowest of five decks. Once there, you’re greeted by two 28-ton, vacuum-isolated tanks that stabilize the liquid hydrogen at -253° C (-423.4° F). They’re used to power two 1-MW electric propulsion motors and two 300-kW bow thrusters, while a 1.5-MWh battery pack is a buffer.
The standard Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12 engine generates 560 hp at 6,100 rpm and 479 lb⋅ft of torque at 1,600-6,100 rpm, enabling it to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds, while topping out at 197.6 mph. What if you were to turn one of these into a tank? One group of Russian auto enthusiasts did just that and the resulting vehicle is just as impressive.
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot was shown performing more parkour in a new video, complete with somersaults, handstands, jumps, turns, twists and more. The team implemented a new optimization algorithm to transform high-level descriptions of each maneuver into dynamically-feasible reference motions, which were created using new techniques that streamline the development process.
The Rolls-Royce 103EX, also known as the Vision 100, is an all-electric, self-driving concept that doesn’t even have a steering wheel, as passengers relax on a sofa instead and have their every need handled by “Eleanor,” a personal virtual assistant as well as chauffeur. It has finally returned home to the automaker’s headquarters in Goodwood, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, after two-years of touring the world. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
Created by LEGO Lead Model Designer Greg Omartian and Senior Model Builder Jeff Rushby, this life-sized Iron Man that stands 6.5-feet-tall made its debut at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con. It’s modeled after Tony Stark’s Mark LXXXV suit from Avengers: Endgame and took exactly 35,119 LEGO pieces over 255-hours to complete.