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alfa romeo 8c gta

Alfa Romeo 8C GTA Mule Spotted Near Nurburgring

Rumor has it that Alfa Romeo will be building a special 8C supercar dubbed the GTA to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary, and one reports suggests that this lightly taped mule seen near the Nurburgring is that car. What makes this red 8C different from any other 8C? The exhaust note has been described as "darker," which would aptly describe the Ferrari California's 4.3-liter direct-injection V8 that reportedly powers the rumored 8C GTA. Whether or not the GTA actually sees the light of day, we'd love to see additional speculation just for an excuse to post more 8C pictures.

[Autogespot]

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6:30 PM on Mon Sep 22 2008
By Andrew Stoy
2,196 views, 26 comments

Latest by Fitty7lax: @Schm cant put lipstick on a pig either.: Yes darker, with a hint of earthiness, and that lingering bitter aftertaste more »

nissan gt-r

Nissan Raises MSRP On GT-R By $7K, Base Model To Now Start At Almost $77K

Apparently forged blocks of badass have jumped in price lately, because raw material costs are said to be behind a $7,000 price increase on the Nissan GT-R. With the bump, the base GT-R will now set you back $76,840, while the Premium runs $79,090; add another grand for destination and handling, along with whatever obscene markup your local Nissan dealer wants to throw in for himself. If you got your GT-R order in before September 5 you just saved yourself a bunch of scratch, as the new pricing doesn't apply to orders already in dealer hands prior to that date. Full release from Nissan after the jump. More »

12:20 PM on Tue Sep 9 2008
By Andrew Stoy
1,608 views, 24 comments

Latest by Deartháir: @wheatieboy: Now try and get one for that price. I was in a Nissan dealership in Edmonchuk, and that's where more »

bugatti veyron

Bugatti Veyron Replacement Coming In 2012, Plans For Entry-Level Model Scrapped

If the current Bugatti Veyron and its 1001 HP quad-turbo W16 just aren't doing it for you anymore, fear not, for Bugatti may be developing a high-end successor, and canning plans for a more-affordable model. In addition to an even more extreme version of the current hypercar, known to some as the "Veyron GT," which will come at the end of the Veyron's production run, a second saloon model may be launched to rival Rolls-Royce. In a recent interview Autocar had with Franz-Josef Paefgen, the Bugatti boss said: More »

2:20 PM on Fri Aug 22 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,360 views, 30 comments

Latest by Hello_Newman: Now that the GT model is coming out, the question remains. How can we get one of these into the more »

ferrari fxx

Ferrari FXX Testing New Tech?

A camouflaged version of the successor to the Ferrari founder's vehicular namesake was spotted on public roads near the Maranello factory. Although the Ferrari FXX's already been revealed, it's the first time a camouflaged version of the limited-edition prancing pony's been caught with duct tape and vinyl covering parts of the front end. It's leading some to believe the Ferrari FXX may be making an Evolution beyond the original program end-date of 2008 to something more of a "mass" production version. We'll believe it when we see it. Until then, our guess is it's just out testing some new front-end aero-tech or some new engine re-tune. [OmniAuto via MotorAuthority]

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7:00 AM on Tue May 27 2008
By Ray Wert
1,633 views, 12 comments

Latest by SBrake: It isn't a new model. It is either Ferrari finishing a conversion of an existing FXX to the EVO package more »

veritas rs3

Mystery Solved! Veritas RS3 Going Into Production

When we first saw the Veritas RS3 testing on the Nürburgring, we assumed it was just a one-off of some sort. But then it popped up again in a video from BridgeToGantry, and we started wondering if there was more to the story. Surely it couldn't be, not in today's crazy world, that a sleek monoposto would actually be built as something that mere mortals can buy. Despite our doubts, we now hear that Veritas is indeed planning on producing the RS3 single-seat roadster, complete with a 5.0-liter V10 from the BMW M5.

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3:00 PM on Thu May 22 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,667 views, 30 comments

Latest by carless bought another Mazda: If it's only made for one person why isn't it smaller? A Caterham seats two and it's nowhere near as more »

found on ebay

Cracked Up Noble M400 On eBay, Maybe Bigger Brakes Are In Order

Would you love to have a Noble but can't wait for the M600 and don't have the scratch to buy a new M400? It's your lucky day because there's a gently crash 2007 Noble M400 just waiting for you in Indiana. On top of being a sweet shade of p**sy magnet yellow and having only 8706 miles, it only needs a radiator, condenser, windshield and some super easy fiberglass work at the nose. At least, that's what the seller says. We suspect this one might have lived a very hard 8700 miles. But hey, only a $35,000 reserve! Act soon while supplies last. (Thanks Jon)


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2:20 PM on Thu May 22 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,031 views, 14 comments

Latest by iamjames: these are $100,000 grand new and the seller wanted $35,000, so why does it look like he took these pictures more »

new pagani zonda

New V8-Powered Pagani Zonda Spotted Again?

We've been told to expect a new version of the Pagani Zonda that supposedly will ditch the big ol' Mercedes V12 in favor of a smaller new V8. Now we've got even more evidence to support the case thanks to AutoExpress. They've been kind enough to bring us these sneaky photos showing us up-close details of the new car.

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11:20 AM on Wed May 14 2008
By Mark Arnold
4,896 views, 17 comments

Latest by Tanshanomi: @Novaload: "Working," but only in the VR6-ignition-coil sense of the word. The hamsters ate three of my comments so far more »

supercars

2009 MCA ALA 50 Unveiled By The Prince Of Monaco

Finally, the moment nobody was waiting for. This is the new MCA ALA 50, a prototype for an upcoming supercar from Monte Carlo Automobile. Evidently, it's some sort of birthday present to Prince Albert. Styling looks to be inspired by '90s Group C racers, but that's not stopping those Monegasque boys from planning to enter the car in the 2010 LeMans 24 Hour race. We're not exactly sure what class they plan on running in, but the car is made almost entirely of carbon fiber and is said to be powered by a V8 making 650 HP, so it should be pretty fast. There's even a proposed street version, but we're not holding our breath. Press release from Monte Carlo Automobile after the jump. More »

1:40 PM on Tue May 13 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,331 views, 20 comments

Latest by nsx23: That looks like the next Honda insight. more »

novelties

Bugatti EB110 SS In Naked Carbon Fiber Laughs At Your Veyron

While the current hypercar mega-star, the Bugatti Veyron, may be a very impressive piece of machinery, the kids today often forget all about its predecessor. Yes, we're talking about the good ol' EB110, from the decade that brought us the Ferrari F50, Porsche 911 GT1, and McLaren F1. Since then, we've moved onwards and upwards— or have we? While a modern hypercar wafts along with a cozy cabin and an excess reserve of power, the definitive essence of the '90s was that of an unforgiving hardcore attitude. Case in point, this naked Bugatti EB110 Super Sport.

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6:00 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Mark Arnold
4,732 views, 46 comments

Latest by Bazza: this is the best of the mad 90's super cars because it's (comparatively) restrained, it looks almost like a Nissan, more »

supercars

Matte Black Ferrari F430 Down On The Geneva Street

Now, we understand there's still an ongoing debate on the coolness of flat black paint jobs, but let's raise the question again. This time, we've got a certain Ferrari F430 Scuderia weighing in on the matter. We thought the Scuderia was a vast improvement over the styling of the standard F430, but this non-glossy example takes it to a whole new level. In the process it loses the tacky racing stripes, too. It looks like something that took a wrong turn off of the Fiorano circuit during a secret testing session. But do you think it would've looked better in a normal gloss black?
[Autogespot]
Edit: Ok, so it turns out this isn't a paint job, but a slickly-executed vinyl wrap. Hat Tip to Jamieson!

2:40 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Mark Arnold
6,597 views, 64 comments

Latest by aesthari: Nice, love the flat black, red is so old. more »