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Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Aventador “Rabbioso” LP777-4

Posted by on 15 May 2012, 2:07 pm

Lamborghini Aventador Rabbioso LP777-4

Wheelsandmore, the German tuning company based out of Baesweiler, have just revealed their first performance package for the Lamborghini Aventador. Called the Lamborghini Aventador “Rabbioso” LP777-4, the car has been given some extra oomph, some new wheels, and the company are working on a selection of carbon fiber aerodynamic components.

Wheelsandmore have managed to coax and extra 77 horsepower out of the Aventador’s 6.5 litre V12 engine – taking the total to 777 horsepower. Torque has also been increased and now stands at 553 lb-ft (750 Nm). Wheelsandmore have provided the extra power through a combination of new air filter, new exhaust, and recalibrated ECU to take advantage of the new pipework.
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MINI John Cooper Works GP

Posted by on 14 May 2012, 3:38 pm

MINI John Cooper Works GP

The 2012 MINI John Cooper Works GP, of which only 2,000 will be produced, made its world debut at the MINI United festival in France last weekend. The John Cooper Works GP is the fastest Mini ever, but it is also a swan song for the second-generation Mini – as the third-generation car is already in development.

The MINI John Cooper Works GP is currently completing a programme of testing in preparation for production, part of which has involved setting an impressive fastest lap of the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit. The MINI John Cooper Works GP lapped the ‘ring in 8 min. 23 sec. 19 seconds faster than its predecessor.
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Lotus Evora GTC

Posted by on 13 May 2012, 10:19 am

Lotus Evora GTC

Lotus and motor racing are synonymous. Ever since the company was founded its been part of what they do best; and Lotus’ current crop of cars are no different. The Evora GTC is an evolution of the company’s Evora GT4 Enduro racecar, and while most of the mechanical elements are the same, the GTC has been subjected to some additional weight-saving measures.

The Evora GTC is powered by a 4.0 litre V6 which produces 450 horsepower and 340 lb-ft (460 Nm) of torque. The transmission is an XTRAC six-speed sequential paddle-shift gearbox which directs the power to the 18-inch rear wheels.

Unlike the Evora GT4, the Evora GTC features carbon fiber body panels and Plexiglas windows. This shaves around 30 kilos (66 lbs) off the weight bringing the total down to 1,130 kgs (2,491 lbs). Wider wheels have also been fitted, and these mean it was essential to fit the car with fairly substantial flared arches. Traction control and BOSCH racing Anti-Lock Brakes system have been added to optimize power delivery and braking control.
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Ferrari 458 Italia Emozione by Evolution 2 Motorsport

Posted by on 10 May 2012, 6:37 pm

Ferrari 458 Italia Emozione by Evolution 2 Motorsport

The Ferrari 458 Italia Emozione by Evolution 2 Motorsport (E2M) is not your typical modified Ferrari. E2M normally spend their time fabricating race-ready Ferrari 458 Italia competition vehicles, so when it comes to offering high-performance bolt-ons for the 458 they really do know their stuff.

Performance upgrades for the 458 Italia Emozione include a titanium exhaust, larger volume air-box and a full ECU remap which increases power output by 40 hp, taking the total to 602 horsepower.
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Next Generation Ford Mustang Gets Rendered

Posted by on 9 May 2012, 5:45 pm

2015 Ford Mustang rendering

Inside Line have put their digital artists to work in an effort to predict the styling of the 2015 Ford Mustang. The car’s lines are influenced by any and every scrap of solid information available on the new Mustang. Whatever happens, when the new Mustang goes on sale it will be released in markets around the world, instead of being tailored exclusively to North American tastes.

That means the car will more than likely shrink a little in size, it’ll definitely shed more than a couple of pounds of bulk, and the drivetrain options are likely to increase – possibly to incorporate a turbocharged four-cylinder. Ford are also likely to finally fit the Mustang with independent rear suspension, something which is more or less a must-have for any serious European sports car buyer.
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Video: Russian Truck Driver Ejects Just Before Impact

Posted by on 9 May 2012, 12:16 pm

truck driver jumps out

Ahh Putin-land – otherwise known as Russia – the land of ninja manhole covers and bonkers supercars. During the cold war both America and Russia developed high-tech military hardware at a frightening rate. One area it seems Russia was ahead, was in the fitting of ejector seats to commercial vehicles. Something which came in handy for this driver who was able to exit his vehicle milliseconds before impact.

Of course that’s all BS. What really saved this guy was the fact he threw himself out of the truck and was fortunate enough to survive the high-speed fall. Not only survive, but get up within seconds and walk away.
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MK5 Toyota Supra Rumored to be on its Way

Posted by on 6 May 2012, 10:55 am

MK5 Toyota Supra

Toyota is currently on a mission to inject some excitement back into their lineup. At the top of the scale is the mighty, but more or less unattainable, Lexus LFA. While on the more affordable end of the spectrum is the front-engine, RWD, Toyota GT 86 (Scion FR-S). But if rumors coming out of Toyota’s hive are to be believed, then they could soon be joined by something else. That something else would essentially be a mk5 Supra – although its unknown whether it would carry its predecessor’s name.

The image above shows an artists impression (Holiday Auto Magazine) of what the new car might look like. Insiders note that if the car does get the green light there is a good chance it will utilize the chassis of the Toyota GRMN prototype which has already undergone extensive testing at the Fuji Speedway. Personally I hope it ends up looking something like the Toyota FT-HS concept from 2007 – which by the way did very nearly get the go-ahead from Toyota bosses.
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Nissan Juke-R goes into Production, and gets a Movie

Posted by on 4 May 2012, 12:29 pm

Nissan Juke-R

Nissan’s crossbreeding experiment with the quirky little Juke and the mighty GT-R was meant to be a one-off showstopper. However when it made its world debut in Dubai there were so many serious inquiries about purchasing the Juke-R that Nissan has now decided to put the vehicle into production, albeit in small numbers.

Powered by the GT-R’s 3.8 litre twin-turbo engine, the Juke-R tears up the road with 545 horsepower being channeled through all four wheels. The main difference between the initial showcar and the production vehicles is the fact the original was based on a 2010 Juke and the new vehices will be built on 2012 Juke platforms.
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‘People’s Car Project’ Makes its Debut in Beijing

Posted by on 3 May 2012, 1:40 pm

VW People's Car Project

China, the land where the People’s Liberation Army keeps the population ‘liberated’ by means of invasive monitoring and violent oppression, has just announced the results of their People’s Car Project (PCP) run by Volkswagen. Launched 11 months ago in China, the project has had 33 million visitors to the website, and collected more than 119,000 ideas. Turning some of those ideas into reality, at the Auto China 2012 show in Beijing Volkswagen displayed three vehicle and technology concepts conceived by participants in the project.

“The ‘People’s Car Project’ in China marks the beginning of a new era in automobile design”, Luca de Meo, Director of Marketing, Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, commented. “We are no longer just building cars for, but also with customers and at the same time initiating a national dialog which gives us a deep insight into the design preferences, needs and requirements of Chinese customers,” de Meo said. The concepts chosen for development were the Hover Car, the Music Car and the Smart Key.
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Enzo Successor Gets Rendered

Posted by on 2 May 2012, 10:57 am

Ferrari F70 concept

First off, let me say this rendering is not of the official Ferrari F70-Enzo successor. However the fact its designer is one Constantin-Gabriel Radu, a full-time designer at Pininfarina’s German subsidiary in Rüsselsheim, does lend it an added degree of credibility.

The Ferrari Enzo’s replacement, the F70, is rumoured to be on display in Ferrari showrooms as early as next year. Ferrari have already shown off the vehicle’s hybrid drivetrain, which features a V12 engine and a pair of electric motors. Total output is said to be more than 900-horsepower. In addition heavily camouflaged prototypes have been spotted on numerous occasions testing the vehicle’s dynamics, drivetrain and equipment. So no one’s doubting its arrival is imminent.
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