Top Gear is back for Season 13 June 21, 2009
Posted by Jin in Cars.Tags: Top Gear, Trailer
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Tonight was the premier of Season 13 of everyone’s loved/hated automotive show Top Gear. In case you haven’t seen some of the trailers, here are a couple.
Haven’t gotten to see the season premier yet, but I’ve heard crazy things, such as…The Stig’s identity is revealed?! NOWAI.
(Hit the jump for the video. And I guess I have to say that it’s MASSIVE SPOILER ALERT, don’t I?)
Military Upgraded Muscle Cars Anyone? June 4, 2009
Posted by annson in Cars, Random, Technology.Tags: Air Force, Air Force Vapor, Air Force X-1, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Galphin Auto Sports
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To help raise money for the US Air Force a Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang where given to California’s Galpin Auto Sports (The shop that did Pimp My Ride) and they were transformed into the Air Force Vapor (Formerly Challenger) and Air Force X-1 (Formally Mustang). Hit the jump for a video and loads of pictures.
Geneva Motor Show March 3, 2009
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The Geneva Motor Show officially starts on March 5, but there’s already tons of buzz and eye-candy everywhere.
This post will have minimal commentary but a few pictures instead. Hit the jump for some teasers.
The Future of Cars February 11, 2009
Posted by chan in Cars, Random, Technology.Tags: 2009, F1, Racing, Redbull
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The technology that we find in our every day cars has always trickled down from the world of motor sport especially F1 where shaving a second off the lap time costs millions in research and this year Red Bull Racing has entered the spot light and came out with an interesting little animated short showing the changes from the ‘08 to the 2009 season.
Take note of the KERS system essentially it is electric NOS it sounds amazing 81hp for 6.5 second boost and could be in your car in a couple years, I know I want one now.
Shelby’s Aero EV: 10 Minute Charge Electric Super Car January 28, 2009
Posted by annson in Cars.Tags: Aero EV, Electric Car, Exotic Cars, Shelby SuperCars, SSC, Supercars
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This is Shelby’s AERO EV. It is crazy. According to Shelby the Ultimate Aero EV will be able to produce 1000 horse-power! And will be able to get to 0-60 in under 2.5 seconds! What? ELECTRIC? Oh YES, this is a full GREEN super car. This is going to be much much faster than the Tesla, which has a 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds with the latest 2009 sport edition. So how does this thing charge in only 10 minutes? Apparently there is a “Charge on the Run” charging system which allows for 10 minute full battery recharges on a 220V service. Giving it 150 miles per charge (presummbly not going at it’s top speed of 208 mph). The entire AESP is also liquid cooled allowing it to run for extended periods of time at peak performance with no overheating issues. Sounds like its going to be an awesome supercar so far, they say they should be ready in June? Lets wait and see what the cost of this thing is going to be.
Mansoury Tuned Bugatti Veyron, dubbed Vinsero December 20, 2008
Posted by chan in Cars.Tags: Bugatti, Expensive, Mansoury, Veyron, Vinsero
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Abu Dhabi based car dealer has released some interesting images of a previously unannounced Bugatti Veyron Vincero looks really pretty for a beast of a car. What worries me is the price point its already ludicrisly expensive… I mean the site lists the quantity as 3… That is right 3 cars that will be built… Whoever buys this better be seriously rich or or rediculously stupid… More images after the jump. (more…)
2009 Mclaren Stirling Moss at Detroit Auto Show December 19, 2008
Posted by bigwok in Cars, Design.Tags: 2009, Detroit Auto Show, Mclaren, Sexy, Stirling Moss
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Possibly the saviour of the Detroit Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz and Mclaren team up for the last time in the 2009 Mclaren Stirling Moss. Named after the racing driver, this car is actually not for racing, though it keeps the styling and spirit of its predecessors. This car however does include a lot of new technology and concepts much like the previous Mclarens. Features like “swing wing” doors, manually operable retractable air breaks, and a two piece tonneau cover, which is stored in the trunk, that can cover the cockpit or just the passenger seat. The whole body is made of lightweight carbonfibre and features a 650 hoursepower supercharged 5.5 Litre V8 from the SLR 722. This baby tops out at 217mph and goes 0-100 in just under 3.5 seconds. However this is a very limited release, available only to SLR owners and with only 75 made (numbered chassis), I’m sure these will be gone in a matter of seconds. 3.5 to be exact. And at €750,000 or $1,055,000 I’m not surprised. Hit the jump for more pictures and concept drawings.
Top Gear Challenges Communism December 8, 2008
Posted by chan in Cars, Reviews.Tags: Boris Johnson, Caterham, Communist, Road Test, Season 12, Top Gear
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This weeks Top Gear was hilarious, yet oh so interesting as always. They hit a topic that is kind of interesting though, which is regarding the road to a future of Communist cars. I am not a anti-Communist but I have seen and been in these cars first hand… My opinion some are nice to look at most are horrible death traps (Exhibit A: Brilliance BS6 above), but all seem to rip off designs of curent cars, like they put their hand in a had and drew out their parts list. Anyways my 2 cents… This week’s episode is great and worth watching, quick rundown after the jump. (more…)
More Waiting for Gran Turismo 5 … December 3, 2008
Posted by bigwok in Cars, Games.Tags: Gran Turismo, GT5, PS3, PSP
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Apparently Gran Turismo 5 is stated to be released stateside in late 2009. Hopefully by Christmas. More tracks and more cars. I hope they really flesh out and expand on GT5 Prologue. As per usual, it will be released in Japan first, so we might find out more before it even hits our shelves. This already bad news comes with more bad news. Gran Turismo Portable for PSP won’t be released until after GT5. So … more waiting anyone ? As if it hasn’t been long enough…
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