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2009 Corvette ZR1

2009 Corvette ZR1 Mega Gallery

Think you’ve seen all of our photos of the 2009 Corvette ZR1? Well you haven’t. Follow the jump for every single one of our 81 photos of the best car ever made, in all their unedited glory. More »

Feature

6:00 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Wes Siler
204 views, 13 comments

Latest by jbownsabmw: @diskreet: You are wrong. I count 5 so far. :) more »

Commenter Of The Day

Commenter Of The Day: Porky's Edition

It seemed like one of those days in Chicago where it threatened rain all day but not a drop actually hit the pavement. Alone for the weekend I thought I'd head to the local bar, grab a beer and watch the game. Just in case the game got rained out I brought a book along. A short block away from the bar the first wet gust of wind hit me and nearly made off with my umbrella. Soaked, disheveled and a little peeved I grabbed a seat at the bar. The game was quickly postponed for rain so I got out my book, Leon Jaworski's The Right And The Power, and started reading. I'm not sure what about looking like crap and reading a book about Nixon appeals to women... but I couldn't keep women from hitting on me. One after another. Sometimes in groups. Attractive women. Being in a committed relationship I rebuffed their advances, cursing myself for not thinking of this strategy earlier. As with the story above, OrangeRazor in today's QOTD decided that inattentiveness is the key to the bad driving and also demonstrated that most guys will use any excuse to tell a story of romantic conquest. More »

5:40 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Matt Hardigree
239 views, 11 comments

Latest by Charles_Barrett: True-to-life, pimply-faced highschool hormonal male reaction, and penned for us with great skill. Well-played and well-deserved congrats to the author...! more »

Project Car Hell

PCH, Bad Things Like You Done In Weed Edition: Triumph TR3A or Alfa Romeo Duetto?

Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! In yet another PCH Superpower Showdown, Italy triumphs over Britain with the Fiat X1/9 beating the MGB-GT in the Index of Effluency Edition poll. That means Fiat has the honor of displaying the PCH Superpower trophy today (better put a drip pan underneath it, and keep the kitty litter handy)… but the Italians will have to give it back to the British tomorrow if they don't make it two in a row, because we're returning with another UK-versus-Italy matchup!
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5:20 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Murilee Martin
411 views, 20 comments

Latest by Tikitime: I choose the TR, despite it's Prince Of Darkness wiring. It just ... has so much ... flavah! I mean, er.. CHARACTER. yeah. That's more »

Alternative Energy

WillieRun 2008: Coast-To-Coast Trip To Promote BioWillie Diesel Fuel

Reader Nik writes us about an adventure of sorts he's planning to undertake: He and an associate will be driving across the country, non-stop from Manhattan to LA on one tank of BioWillie biodiesel. BioWillie, in case you aren't aware, is Willie Nelson's premium brand of biofuel. The trip is intended to raise awareness of the product and promote the benefits of biodiesel over more buzz-generating alternatives like hybrids. They intend to set off September 22 in a 2006 Jetta TDI equipped with a secondary high-capacity fuel tank filled to the brim with BioWillie. More »

5:00 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
212 views, 8 comments

Latest by BlueRSX: Personally, I would like to see Vin's Hemp Diesel make a tour. /You heard it here first! more »

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4:54 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008

24 hours of lemons

Team Chard Beef's Buick Regal Ready For LeMons New England!

MagicalTrevor was checking out a cruise night in Connecticut, and look what comes rumbling by: a menacing Buick Regal with vaguely steer-themed appearance, all ready to race this weekend at the 24 Hours of LeMons New England race this weekend. I won't be there (not to worry- Jalopnik's all-seeing eye will find a way to bring you coverage), but rest assured that the judges will be taking a real close look at that small-block Chevy. Make the jump for the whole gallery and to read MagicalTrevor's observations.


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4:40 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Murilee Martin
344 views, 10 comments

Latest by FadedSpark: @bpapa9013: If my eyes aren't deceiving me, they go nowhere. If they are, then Probably PCV bypass or some very more »

monterey historics

Madmen Will Put Any Number Of Weber Carbs On Any Engine You Want

We saw some cool Weber carburetor setups at last year's Monterey Historics, but the guys at the Pierce Manifolds booth have upped the Weber ante with their insane custom intakes. You want to put eight two-barrel Webers on your Chevy 348? No problemo- they can pull that manifold right off the shelf for you! How about a GMC Twin Six with 24 Webers? Yeah, we're drooling. [Pierce Manifolds]


4:20 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Murilee Martin
550 views, 20 comments

Latest by TR3-A: I was talking cars to a few 20-somethings. I happened to mention Weber carburetors. I got a vacant stare from more »

Novelties

Car Wash Calendar Professionals Make Men Feel Dirty, Want A Clean Car

Most car washes we go to are operated by heavyset sweaty guys, so seeing these professional automotive sanitation engineers extolling the virtues of automated car wash systems in the "Christ Wash Systems" twelve-month calendar seems very odd. The biggest problem we see here is lack of proper safety attire. A car wash operator never wants to get into a situation where debris may cause skin abrasion. Heck, with skimpy little outfits like that, the air jets at the end might just blow them right off.

[Autoblog.nl via WCF]

4:00 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,091 views, 33 comments

Latest by TR3-A: We're all going to hell. more »

2009 Dodge Ram R/T

PUTC Gets First-Ever Speeding Ticket In 2009 Dodge Ram R/T

The guys over at PickupTrucks.com may have to keep their 2009 Dodge Ram R/T truck review under wraps until August 31, but they can give you one drive impression: That of the California Highway Patrol. Apparently, during testing on public streets, PUTC happened to exceed the speed limit — allegedly, of course — and was nabbed by the boys in blue. So how fast were they going? Taking a page from the White House playbook, Mike Levine of PUTC says he's not going to comment on an ongoing investigation. [PickupTrucks.com; Photo Credit: SeriousWheels]

3:45 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Andrew Stoy
630 views, 12 comments

Latest by Solo_Racer: @LTDScott, Porcubimmer pilot: I completely agree! @Rabbi Dave: I couldn't, but didn't get one of course, because I *always* obey the more »

In Brief

Budget Ballin’ in a Bentley

FROM CARDOMAIN CAR BLOG: By Patrick Callahan Bulletproof Automotive After I saw Ben’s post about the “Bentley” laptop, I thought back on one of my many four-wheeled fantasies: the budget Bentley. More »
He's Got A Purdy Mouth Dont He

Ten Most Beautiful Cars Currently For Sale

For prospective consumers looking to purchase a car as more than mere transportation, we decided it was time for the Jalopnik commentariat to put the ten most beautiful cars in the world currently for sale on a pedestal. We've done the ugliest cars at home and abroad, now it's time to soothe your eyes with images of cars that'll evoke the dragon in you. To be considered truly beautiful, we decided a vehicle must transcend gimmicks and needless ornamentation to achieve an economy of design, eschewing the aggressiveness of most modern sports cars. Instead, these cars capture the classic feminine qualities that have encouraged owners to refer to their cars as "she." Given this standard, we think the ten below are almost indisputably the most beautiful — thought that certainly won't stop you all from adding your own two cents in the comments below. More »

Feature

3:15 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Matt Hardigree
9,870 views, 134 comments

Latest by Al Navarro: @Mad_Science: You must love the Lagonda, then. And I like it too. But, given an infinite budget, would probably start the Navarro more »

Corvette Z06 ClubSport

Katech Corvette Z06 Clubsport Priced Like ZR1, Missing 126 HP

Chop 265 pounds off of a Corvette Z06, add lighter brakes and wheels, some carbon fiber bits and a new hood, then charge $109,000 for the lot of it. Sounds like a tall proposition in the face of the recently reviewed Corvette ZR1, but that's not stopping tuner Katech Performance from doing it. Touted as a "Superleggera" version of the Z06, the Corvette Z06 Clubsport draws a bead on weight reduction and suspension improvements. We can't speak to the results, but we can say they're going to have a tough road to hoe on this one. Full press release below the fold. More »

3:00 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
504 views, 14 comments

Latest by kingedwin: Might not be a tough sell if you can buy one for an actual $109k instead of $100k + dealer more »

Down On The Street Bonus Edition

International Harvester Dump Truck Makes Its Home In Texas Gulch

This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. This one isn't really on a street, but TexanIdiot25's photographs were so beautiful that I'm rewriting the DOTSBE rulebook. Looks like this IHC has been sitting for many years after somehow going down an inaccessible slope in Austin's Green Belt. Make the jump to see all the photos and read TexanIdiot's description.


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2:45 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Murilee Martin
616 views, 28 comments

Latest by UDMan: @Sharky: The Jalopnik Community never fails to impress me. And this is one of the reasons why. Take some great more »

Jalopnik Reviews

2009 Honda Fit, First Drive, Part Two

As we told you yesterday, we asked our many-layered friend John Krewson to take a spin in the new 2009 Honda Fit. After yesterday's taste of the new-and-now-priced-to-move-starting-at-$14,550 Honda Fit, he's brought us the whole red pepper of a review today. — Ed.

It's always been hard for me to find someone who doesn't like the Honda Fit. And what's not to like? It's earned a reputation for being nimble, thrifty, capable, and perhaps most importantly, charismatic. It might not be all that muscular, and it might be just the slightest bit IKEAesque inside, but for about fifteen grand it's hard to think of another subcompact that's quite as, well, friendly to live with. If the Fit were a transformer, it would fold out into a cheerful, helpful little brother with freckles and a turned-up nose.

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Feature

2:15 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By John Krewson
1,938 views, 48 comments

Latest by Maymar - now with 37% less anonymity: @MonkeySeeMonkeyDo: Is that bad, to drive like a go-cart? I thought it was a good thing. My old F-150 had the more »

Fun Cars

C&D Wants To Know How Much Fun You Can Have For $25,000

Car und Driver gave its staff a theoretical budget of $25,000 and asked a question many of us have posited to ourselves: What's the most entertaining vehicle I can get with my money? As would be expected when asking a group of car enthusiasts such a subjective — and emotional — question, the answers were all over the board, ranging from a brand new VW GTI to a used Dodge Ram SRT10. But the group ended up with seven used and two new vehicles that, for the most part, we think are pretty fair representations of fun for the dollar. We'll take that Supra Turbo, thank you very much. [Car and Driver]

2:00 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Andrew Stoy
2,372 views, 71 comments

Latest by Maymar - now with 37% less anonymity: @Grive: As the originator of the original equation (I think), I'll admit it's more in the theory stage right now. more »

found on eBay

1,000 HP Ford GT: In Case The ZR1 Seems A Little Underpowered

It now takes two hands to count the number of production supercars making over 600 HP, which means it’ll take at least 400 more HP to guarantee permanent one-upmanship against the Joneses. That's where this eBay find comes in. Sure, the starting price of $229,500 is a bit steep for a Ford GT, but you’ll be bidding on a car equipped with the best interior of any vehicle yet this decade. Oh, and there’s the Hennessey twin-turbo conversion that nets “1000+” HP and 865 lb-ft of twist. All that power is good for a 235.4 MPH top speed — but probably not a 7:26.4 ‘Ring lap.


[eBay]

1:40 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Wes Siler
1,037 views, 22 comments

Latest by damnElantra: not one bid? thats a shame more »

Novelties

Want A Creepy Hand For Your Shifter? Instructables Can Help

Instructables is a great place to go seeking inspiration for your latest idea or just burning a lot of spare time. But this particular Instructable has that perfect mix of novelty, ease and creepiness. "Surrealist Human Hand Stick Shifter" is an eight-step project which uses simple mold-making and silicone to cast a replica human hand suitable for replacing that tacky old eight-ball shifter. May we be the first to venture a "GAH!" and to also point out that this idea could be perversely repurposed in any number of successively terrible ways.

1:20 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
837 views, 35 comments

Latest by Charles_Barrett: @Charles_Barrett: "...It is written in the same dry, self-depricating WIT as his Nerve columns." more »

Accidents

Bermuda Triangle-Like Russian Intersection Attracts Unnatural Number Of Crashes

With a Twilight Zone-like eeriness, these photos show a compilation of accidents, all happening at one particular intersection in Russia. As with the Bermuda Triangle, there's no definitive reason why the spot has attracted so much chaos; in fact, every municipality probably has an intersection or two with a similar appetite for accidents. But rarely do you find one documented so...thoroughly.


[via englishrussia]

1:00 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,365 views, 21 comments

Latest by RH77: I can't help but notice the lack of headlight usage. Vehicles probably can't be seen coming through the tunnel more »

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