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lexus
Twin-Turbo Lexus IS-F: A Proper Jet Car Substitute
Don't think you can convince the owner of the Gilda Ghia to sell his jet car to you? A twin-turbo IS-F tuned by Fox Marketing and Artisan Performance almost sounds the part. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by zeeboid: Overpriced Toyota. I'll take a G8 GXP Please. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Hennessey CTS-V
Hennessey V700 CTS-V: 700 HP, Four-Door ZR1
The boys at Hennessey Motorsports have been busy lately. Their latest hot rodded project comes in the form of the 2009 Hennessey V700 CTS-V, packed with a mighty 700-horsepower tuned LSA. More »
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Comment by Gary says maow: I have been looking for just the right car to kick off my mid-life crisis. This will do nicely. 6 Responses | Other threads
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tuner cars
G-Power Hurricane CS Claims World's Fastest BMW Coupe, 228 MPH Top Speed
With a top speed of 228 MPH, the G-Power Hurricane CS is laying claim to the title of world's fastest BMW coupe. More »
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Comment by pauljones: But they failed to acquire the world's prettiest BMW coupe award. 14 Responses | Other threads
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tuner cars
Novitec Rosso TuLesto: Ferrari F430 Gets 777 HP, 218 MPH Top Speed
Novitec Rosso's created the TuLesto in celebration of the German tuning house's 20th anniversary. Based on the Ferrari F430, this limited-edition model will sport a 777 HP V8 and reach a top-speed of 218 MPH. More »
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Comment by Syrax: The rims are nice, I'll give the that. And seeing this ultra high end tuners I know it could look... 9 Responses | Other threads
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jalopnik reviews
RENNtech Mercedes C63 AMG SPEC.R: First Drive
Miami Cops have unmarked Altimas and laser guns. The RENNtech AMG C63 SPEC.R has a top speed of 187 MPH and luckily, sports a custom rear-view mirror-embedded radar/laser-detecting and jamming system. I used it, often. More » -
Hybrid Car Wars
Some VTEC With That Insight, Sir?
The K20-powered, 200 HP Honda K-Sight is not exactly a hybrid, but it sure does look the part. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by FromaBuick6: Fantastic, more horsepower and less than torque than the original powertrain. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Dudes Run Wild: Dyno Party Is The New Drag Strip
How weird is an automotive subculture where the competing cars don't move an inch? Super weird. Still, even the strongest restraining belts can't contain the savage fun of this... dyno party.
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tuners
BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo: 45 MPG Performance Sedan
BMW-tuner Alpina ripped the turbodiesel out of a 1-series, tuned it and dropped it in a 3-series. The result? Try 0-to-60 MPH in 6.9 seconds and 45 MPG (US). More »
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Comment by pauljones: Reasonable performance and awesome mileage overall? Absolutely. Reasonable performance and awesome mileage for $43K and no warranty? No. 18 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Hennessey Taurus SHO
Hennessey Tunes New SHO Taurus
In a move that'll surely light some fires in the SHO revival camp, Hennessey Motorsports will get their hands dirty and molest the newly-announced 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. More »
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Comment by Officer BLW, Royal Canadian Grammar Polis.: Also, I could do without the fancy badge. If it has 400+hp, you can cross "Eco" out and write "Moar"... 8 Responses | Other threads
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tuners
50th Anniversary Hurst Viper Shifts Into View
Fabled tuner Hurst has released the first photos of their limited-run Hurst Viper and it's gold, badass and up for sale at the next Barrett-Jackson auction. More »
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Comment by Mike the Dog: "Fabled tuner Hurst..." ?! As far as I know, Hurst has never been a tuner, just a vendor... 4 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
With the arrival of the new BMW Z4 looming on the horizon, this previous-gen Z4 packs a little something extra to grab your attention.: the 5.0-liter V10 from the BMW M5.
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Comment by c0de: please forgive my blasphemy, but i think this is overkill for this car. a v10 on a z4 roadster ?... 7 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Honda Civic HFP Concept Sits Efficiently On SEMA Show Floor
It may not be the spiritual successor to the CRX HF, but the Honda Civic HFP Concept is the result of Honda Access America — the in-house accessory division — taking a Civic Si and adding lightness. Both exhaust and wheels have been replaced with high-performance ultra-lightweight versions, while an aero body kit streamlines the cD for a slipperier shape. So how much more efficient is the HFP? Well...they don't quite say, but we'd venture a guess that Honda's working in one or two MPG increments here. Press release below the jump. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by brandegee: I like the Si, but a little scared at the poor gas mileage. A lot of people are reporting difficulty... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Kicherer Mercedes CL65 AMG
Kicherer Mercedes CL65 AMG Rocket Sled Puts Down 885 Foot-Pounds Of Fun
Sure, horsepower numbers are fun, and with 665 HP from its twin-turbo V12, this Kicherer-modified Mercedes CL65 AMG is no slouch. But when you're tickling the 900 ft-lbs of torque mark, you're talking about some serious stump-pulling good times. Fortunately, Kicherer didn't wreck the good times by covering the body in goofy carbon-fiber mods and aero tweaks more suited for a five-year-old WRX: Inside and out, it's obvious this is a tuner Benz, but it's not over-the-top. Hell, those wheels are only 20" in diameter — you can get that on a Buick. Now if you could just get 885 ft-lbs of twist... More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Deartháir - Now with more Unemployment™!: I'm not a fan of maroon cars, but with the dark-brownish-maroonish leather inside, it earns a "do want" straight away.... 6 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Bulletproof GT-RR Not Death Proof
In Quentin Tarantino’s "Death Proof", Kurt Russells’s character modifies his car to protect its driver in even the most severe of accidents, thus rendering the machine impervious to death. Bespoke Ventures has done exactly the opposite, modifying their Nissan GT-R in such a way that severe back injury is virtually guaranteed by any front-end collision. Click through to find out why. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Danimal: I noticed something this weekend... Is Godzilla's face styled after a minivan? 5 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Tracked Hummer At SEMA Will Crush You, Take Your Gas
If you've got an H2T but you're not happy with the gas mileage — finding it way too high — your options are limited. Sure, you could bolt on performance mods, but we'd suggest these elegant and subtle tracked belts to replace your efficient pneumatic tires. This H2 was spotted outside the Vegas convention center welcoming all who ventured out to see the SEMA fest, bedecked in two-tone green-and-black, ready to crawl to your favorite club. No word on top speed, but hey, it's not about when you get there; it's about what you crush on the way. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by wookie1901: Are sure that was not put outside SEMA as a warning to keep people out. In effect saying, "Beware further... 5 Responses | Other threads
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sema
TLC ICON Lexus LX570 Shows Off Tubby Truck Tweaks For SEMA
Just because TLC is bringing a slew of built-to-the-hilt ICON FJ Cruisers to SEMA doesn't mean they've forgotten about the crucial bugeye sunglass-wearing urban white trash market, and so we present their ICON Lexus LX570. The direct descendant of the FJ40, the Lexus doesn't much do what its tougher forefather did — likewise TLC's modifications are primarily for the street, with monster two-piece 24-inch MOZ wheels, black chrome, extra-tinted windows, TRD six-piston calipers on cross-drilled rotors and emulsion-laser-etched carbon fiber printed trim. Yes, printed carbon fiber. Heck, we'll just let you watch the video for the rest. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Ash78: Talk to me when you've done it up Icelandic Style. They're closer to the Financiapocolypse than anyone, so I think... 2 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Hurst/Hemi Challenger Teased Ahead Of SEMA Launch
These photos show details of the new 500+ HP 2009 Hurst/Hemi Challenger that’s scheduled for an official unveiling at SEMA tomorrow. Expected to be available from a range of dealers early in 2009, Hurst is offering a variety of upgraded components for the 2009 Dodge Challenger, all of which appear to be fitted to this vehicle; that means the de rigeur Hurst shifter, white paint with gold stripes, branded wheels and a variety of motor upgrades which culminate in the 500+ HP figure, but can be optioned lower for smaller budgets. Hurst will be launching a website to accompany the vehicle, going live tomorrow at 6:30pm EST. The release follows the jump. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by bygeorge: I guess since i will never be able to buy a new Hurst/Olds 4-4-2... 4 Responses | Other threads
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ferrari 599 gtb fiorano
Novitec Adds Twin Blowers To Ferrari 599 Fiorano For 808 HP
We've shown you what German tuner Novitec Rosso can do to the Ferrari F430, but now the company has turned its sights on the 599 GTB Fiorano. The result is 808 HP and 607 ft-lbs of torque in a package that's refreshingly subtle for a tuner car. Novitec installed its own wind-tunnel-tested aero kit, but it's integrated so well it looks Ferrari-supplied. Likewise the 21-inch alloys — the only giveaway in the wheel arches is the Novitec casting on the bright-yellow brake calipers. The company claims a 3.5-second 0-62 MPH time, and they'll be happy to convert your 599 Fiorano for the paltry sum of $60,500. Press release after the jump. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Ash78: But I know y'all wanted that 808Can you feel that B-A-S-S bass-Outkast 7 Responses | Other threads
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sema
SEMA Getting Hit With Tsunami Of Custom Fords
The pictures are tiny, but Ford is apparently bringing quite a load of customs to the SEMA show in Vegas next week. There's a trio of Lincoln MKS's on the way, a couple of Foci and custom Escapes, a sinister looking Lincoln MKX, and our favorite, a tarted up Ford Transit Connect. Seriously, that thing can't hit the market soon enough; we'll take one with a set of those snazzy racing stripes too. Full details on all these customs in a healthy-sized press release below, and be sure to check out Jalopnik's on-the-ground SEMA coverage next week. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by layabout returns: The Focus pictured looks very different to the Euro one... 6 Responses | Other threads
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sema
LSE Design To Premiere Range Rover Sport Coupe At SEMA
UK-based LSE Design is planning to debut their Range Rover Sport Coupe at next week's SEMA show in Vegas. For only a quarter-million dollars, you too can get your very own Range Rover sans the two plebe doors tacked onto the back. Of course, the LSE Coupe is also outfitted with the typical Range Rover tuner mods — huge wheels, low-profile tires and forced induction. Only 200 are planned for sale worldwide, 50 of which will come stateside, so if you're a professional athlete or a Real Housewife get the checkbook out pronto. [GlobalMotors]
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By Andrew StoyComment by layabout returns: Another car for Beckham to add to his collection. 9 Responses | Other threads
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tuners
Techart Adds 660 HP GTstreetR To Porsche 911 Tuner Stable
Tuner Techart, apparently inspired by Porsche's endless 911 iteration game, has released its GTstreetR version of the 911 Turbo. The new model slots between the company's 630 HP GTstreet and 700 HP GTstreetRS, producing...you guessed it: 660 HP. The mods read like a laundry list of Teutonic speed parts, including new twin turbos, custom exhaust, special intercoolers and a custom coil-over suspension setup, all dressed up with scoopy bodywork said to add downforce. Of course, with stats like 3.4 seconds to 62 and a top speed of 215 MPH, who are we to be skeptics? More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Rican5.0: Massive *yawn* What's the point of this? 8 Responses | Other threads
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2009 mercedes c-class
Lorinser Tunes C-Class Up To 305 HP, Makes It "Hot"
According to the press release from tuning shop Lorinser, the Mercedes C-Class is "hot" now that they've had their way with it. The tuner apparently used a beefier cam in conjunction with revised engine management to squeeze 33 extra horsepower out of the new Benz, rather than going the turbo route as they did on the Lorinser Smart ForTwo. A lowered suspension tightens up handling and a tuned exhaust combines with exterior badging to let everyone know that you're hot. Check out the "hot" press release below, complete with bonus heat metaphors. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Bob1967 - 999,999th visitor to this site.: This just screams gay muscle car. 2 Responses | Other threads
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tuners
ABT Sportsline Shows Off Carbon Fiber Film Wrap For Audi R8, Q7
We've all seen cars with full-body advertising wraps; now tuner ABT Sportsline has taken the concept to its logical "modified import car enthusiast" (MICE) conclusion with a carbon fiber film wrap for the Audi R8 and Q7. The wrap is just a thin adhesive film printed and textured to be nearly indistinguishable from actual carbon fiber. And, while the treatment doesn't lighten the car like actual carbon fiber panels would, neither does it add any significant weight or drag like most MICE faux speed parts. ABT Sportsline is producing the wrap in just matte natural carbon fiber for the moment, but if sales take off the company says they may offer more colors and extend availability to the TT and A4 also. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by layabout returns: Hahahahahaha,hahahahahahahahahahahaha,hahahhhahahhahahha 5 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Zele Gently Carrying Nissan GT-R Carbon Fiber Body Kit To SEMA
As proof the body kit isn't what's responsible for the "most hideous Nissan GT-R ever" from a few weeks ago, Zele has released pictures of their upcoming SEMA special carbon fiber GT-R aero kit, complete with brilliant orange paint. All the Zele pieces are individually available to add as much or as little of the upcoming Spec V look as you like, or you can get the whole package including orange paint, Rays forged alloys and an upgraded ECU sans-JDM speed limiter. Pricing for individual pieces runs from about $500 up to $1,100, while pricing for the entire upgrade package appears to still be in the works. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Ze_Ben: Even in carbon fiber form, its still adding weight, no?show me carbon fibre hoods, fenders and trunks, and THEN MAYBE... 2 Responses | Other threads
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alternative energy
German LPG Enthusiasts Create 300 HP Natural Gas Mustang GT
A German LPG advocacy group called Green Autogas has teamed up with tuner Rollin on Chrome to build a natural-gas powered Mustang GT. The green (surprise, surprise) 'Stang puts out 300 HP via the LPG mill, yet produces 20% less CO2 and as much as 95% fewer oxides of nitrogen; since Europeans are taxed heavily on emissions output, that kind of power with a big reduction in pollution equals more fun for the buck. The car also gets 22-inch wheels and a carbon fiber body kit, but actual fuel usage figures — as well as a cost-per-mile comparison between a gasoline Mustang and the LPG Mustang — weren't provided. [Motor Authority]
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By Andrew StoyComment by Schm wishes he could bring back the funny. .: Mercedes as well as several others already use Natural Gas Tech in Germany, and CNG is somewhat more avalable there.... 2 Responses | Other threads
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porsche 911 turbo
540 HP DKR Porsche 911 Turbo Is A 911 GT2 On The Cheap
If you want your run-of-the-mill Porsche 911 Turbo to scoot off the line with a bit more authority, get over to tuner DKR which offers an engine package for only $7,500, good for 540 HP and 571 lb-ft of torque. Considering the extent of the upgrades are an exhaust system and a performance ECU, that's a healthy kick in the ass-engine, especially since the Turbo starts off with 480 HP and 457 lb-ft. If you want crazy nonsensical novelties like "upgraded handling" and "brakes to match the power" there are suspension and brake upgrades available, but why? All you're really after is a run at that prick with the 911 GT2 you bump into at the country club (insufferable ass). More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by nadnarb: Aparently the 911 is the Mustang of the Exotic world. Every day there's another special edition. 3 Responses | Other threads
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BRABUS GLK
BRABUS Mercedes GLK Proves You Can't Have Too Much Of A Bland Thing
The 2009 Mercedes GLK is following the lead of its Sex & The City: The Movie co-stars by getting a bit of "aftermarket" enhancement, but this time it's from BRABUS and not Dr. Brabinstein. The new Mercedes compact SUV will be getting a power boost of 48HP for the line-topping 320 CDI and 15 HP for the gas-powered V6 GLK 350. BRABUS is also offering the usual assortment of upgrades including a slightly lower stance, larger wheels (21-inch, the largest they can reasonably fit), LED foglights and all manner of visual tweaks. Oh, and there are specially designed seats with incorporated DVD player/LCD screens... for speed! No word on price, but you probably don't want to know. Press release below the jump. More »
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Comment by Ash78: This looks like either a Suzuki, or a bad Chinese knockoff thereof. 3 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Tetsu GTR: Japanese Tuner ASI's Bentley Continental GT
Refreshed for the autumn season, this is the latest iteration of the polarizing ASI-tuned Bentley Continental GTR. Similar to the car Toyo will be showing off at SEMA, the GTR is an 800 HP monster with intimidatingly tasteless styling to match. The only thing we want this for is to lovingly crash it into a field. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by noliebro: I fully believe that this concept started with the Marijuana leafs, and everything else stemmed from that 4 Responses | Other threads
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smart fortwo
Lorinser Smart ForTwo Turbo Is Fun Until Your Friends Find Out
During our first drive of the 2008 Smart ForTwo we enjoyed its small size in the big city, but we would have really enjoyed some extra power. This Lorinser-tuned ForTwo may not be a sports car in the traditional sense, but with 101 HP from its turbocharged 3-cylinder, it's a nice improvement over the stock mill. However, even though the car weighs just 1700 lbs, 0-62 MPH still takes almost 10 seconds, likely due in part to the sluggish semi-automatic gearbox. Sure, you get a Lorinser body kit and some spiffy rims, but we'd still rather just build ourselves a 'Busa Smart. Humorous ESL press release after the jump. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Cognitive Friction: "Lorinser Smart ForTwo Turbo Is Fun Until Your Friends Find Out" So it's the fat chick of small cars? 5 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Turbonetics F-150 SEMA Special Does Its Best Lightning Impression
PickupTrucks.com reports the forced-induction freaks at Turbonetics are taking a perfectly good 2009 Ford F-150 and bolting on a ceramic ball-bearing turbo for this year's SEMA show. The boost, channeled through a Spearco air-to-air intercooler in the front air dam, should be good for about 100 extra horsepower from the 320 HP 5.4-liter V8. Given that this is SEMA we're talking about, Turbonetics was also obliged to add a lowering kit, custom body and paint work, meaty wheels and tires, carbon fiber and suede interior bits and a mega-wattage Rockford Fosgate sound system. Really though, we'd have been cool with just the hundred extra ponies. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Deartháir - Now with more Unemployment™!: So... after all the crap they've added... the extra 100hp from the turbo should pretty much balance out to zero... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Ruf Electric Porsche
RUF Electric Porsche 911 Concept Finally Revealed
Not too long ago we reported that German tuning house RUF was preparing to unveil an all-electric Porsche Cayman. Today, RUF has shown their Tesla-fighter is in fact a Porsche 911. The concept is fueled by 96 lithium-ion battery packs weighing a total of nearly 1,200 pounds; despite the weight, the 204 HP electric motor uses its 480 lb-ft of torque to hit 60 MPH in under 7 seconds. Looking at the battery layout in the images below, it appears RUF balanced the weight as best they could, but that's a lot of ballast to haul; we're wondering how handling will be affected. More stats after the jump. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by arowsell: It looks cleaner than the normal 911. No pun intended. This one looks to have smoother bumpers front... 4 Responses | Other threads
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nissan gt-r
Most Hideous Nissan GT-R Ever?
Messing with the Nissan GT-R is risky. Even though you're not supposed to, sometimes the results can be quite tasteful. The problem, though, is when something like this happens. Someone decided it would be a good idea to wrap their GT-R in black and bright-green matte-finish vinyl. As if that wasn't bad enough, a set of gaudy 22" rims have also been bolted on. The Zele carbon fiber body kit wouldn't have been terrible by itself, but it just adds to the mess here. Sure, the car probably has a bit more oomph thanks to an HKS boost controller and a Mine's exhaust, but it still can't outrun its ugly. Surprisingly, the car does not belong to Brian O'Conner, Paul Walker's character in The Fast And The Furious. Remember his Eclipse? We've included it in the gallery below...see if you can figure out which car is which. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Ash78: I actually think it looks better than the original gunmetal gray one. There's something cool about flat neon paint. Don't... 3 Responses | Other threads
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vw scirocco
VW Scirocco Hypothetically Tuned By ABT
The new Volkswagen Scirocco may just be hitting the roads, but somehow tuner ABT Sportsline has already released their version of the swoopy hatch. Oh wait, no they haven't, these are just renderings. Yes, as has become common practice for tuners anxious to get a jump on the competition, ABT has resorted to releasing Photoshop-enhanced pictures of a standard Scirocco to display the aftermarket upgrade package they allegedly have. The car claims to bump up the power of the 2.0-liter engine to 240 HP, to be sent to your choice of gaudy, oversized rims. Of course, we can't get the Scirocco in America anyways, so we'd rather fantasize about the Scirocco GT24 Nürburgring endurance racer. Press release after the jump. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by layabout returns: Not bad looking,they just released the specs that will go on sale in the U.K.,personally i think its a lot... 1 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Toyo Tires Shows Off 2008 SEMA Line-Up
The Nissan GT-R, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, Studebaker hot rod, disfigured Bentley Continental GT, and lifted Toyota Tundra you see here are the five cars Toyo Tires will be bringing to the upcoming 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. But what's the one thing they all have in common—besides wearing Toyo rubber? They're all ridiculous caricatures! Well, the 1931 Studebaker Model 54 hot rod might not be so bad, but if the rendering pictured is accurate, its non-existent ride height means it's nothing but a trailer queen. The most subtly tuned of the rest is the Nissan GT-R, which sports some carbon-fiber body parts, an Amuse titanium exhaust and Endless six-piston brakes. The rest of the bunch are a bit more radical. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Shadowguitar: Most hideous cars I've ever seen. How could anybody vandalize a Bentley like that? Outrageous. The GT-R is... 3 Responses | Other threads
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2009 nissan gtr
Seibon Dry-Look Carbon Fiber Makes Godzilla Look Cheap
Uh-oh, more folks messing with Godzilla. At first we liked the way the dry carbon fiber hood and trunk on this Nissan GT-R looked compared to the more popular glossy stuff. But the more we stare at it, the more we think it looks kinda cheap. We're reminded of guys driving around in Honda Civic coupes with carbon fiber hoods that were once glossy but have since faded in the sun. That's not good considering these parts from Seibon are so new they're not even out yet. Perhaps it's just that the rest of the car doesn't match the dry carbon fiber? More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by buckymarino: ive always wondered . . . does carbon fiber resist paint or do people leave it like that for some... 7 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Toyota Reveals Venza Project Car For SEMA
We're not going to pretend to be excited about the new Toyota Venza crossover, but Toyota's trying to get someone under 40 interested by bringing a pair of restyled Venzas to the SEMA show in Vegas later this month. Tuners Five Axis and Street Image have been tapped to make the mods, and it's interesting to see the different approaches the two companies are taking in their design renders. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by SCROGGS!!!: Dear Toyota, Quit screwin around with this crossover/station wagon/truck-let crap and make one of these, dammit! 5 Responses | Other threads
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Torque TV
Torque TV Head 2 Head: Super Snake Mustang GT500 Versus NuFormz Challenger SRT8
The war between Detroit's muscle car threesome may have just begun, but as you can see in this newest episode of Torque.TV's Head-2-Head series, it's already a shooting war. Like we saw in the preview clip, this face-off pits a 725 HP Mustang GT500 against a 725 HP Challenger SRT8 in a good ol' tire-smokin' fossil-fuel-burnin' good time. Who will come out on top? Check out the full episode over at Torque.TV
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By Mark ArnoldComment by StewL67: hMMMM, Y CLD HLL F LT BTTR WTH CHLLNGR FR LT LSS. 4 Responses | Other threads
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saab 9-3 turbo x
Saab 9-3 Turbo X Tuned By Hirsch Pumps Out 300 HP
The Saab 9-3 Turbo X is a pretty slick Scandinavian alternative to the Teutonic norm, but with a confident all-wheel-drive system, it's just begging for more power. That's where Saab tuner Hirsch comes in, with their upgrade package for the 2.8-liter turbocharged V6. Utilizing a new intercooler, air intake box and an engine software hack, the package bumps power by 20 HP up to 300 and provides 317 ft-lbs on a fat torque curve. Altogether it means a top speed of 161 MPH with the sprint from 0-62 MPH taking just 5.3 seconds. It's just too bad it doesn't meet the regulations of the Swedish Touring Car Championship. [Hirsch via TurboNines]
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: 20 hp seems like not so much. Hope that extra torque happens nice and low. Saabs fir my 80/20 break... 6 Responses | Other threads
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nissan gt-r
Nissan GT-R Shaves Back To Get That "Clean Look"
We know you're not supposed to mess with the Nissan GT-R but despite the possible adverse affects on the aerodynamics, this clean-look GT-R shows just how slick Godzilla looks when he shaves his back. Obviously the large rear wing of has been removed, but to smooth things out even more, the rear reflectors have been tinted black and the Nissan badge in back has been removed. The owner also apparently decided to throw on an aftermarket exhaust from performance tuner Mine's, and a set of BBS LM-DBK wheels, just for good measure. [via GTRblog]
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By Mark ArnoldComment by WheatKing: MUCH better.. I almost actually like it now. Tho I still much prefer the '99 mitsu 3KGT VR4.. The whole fact that it's... 4 Responses | Other threads
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sema 2008
Street Concepts Hyundai Genesis Coupe Concept Coming To SEMA
An urban-camo version of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will be debuting at this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas. As the rendering of the car shows, it'll employ the "secret military project gone horribly wrong" style of SEMA design, as opposed to the "straight forward performance" look of the HKS Genesis Coupe or the "possibly ripped-off Lexus tuner design" look of the RMR Genesis Coupe. The performance enhancements will include a new exhaust, cold-air intake, tweaked suspension and Brembo brakes. Larger version of the rendering here. Press release below the jump. More »
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Comment by bmoreDLJ: Why "Genesis Coupe"? I know they share platforms and engines, but these two vehicles couldn't be more different...unless of course... 1 Responses | Other threads
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