Showing posts with label auto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label auto. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

The Birth of the 2000hp Hypercar!

TranStar is working on building TranStar Dagger GT: a hypercar fitted with a 2000hp, twin-tubocharged 9.0-liter GM V8. They're setting out to break the 300 mph production car barrier this monster, too.

Specs:

- Twin-turbocharged GM 572 built by Nelson Racing Engines (2000hp and 2000ft-lbs of torque)
- 3,000lb curb weight
- All carbon fiber construction
- Custom body plugs to bolt on for high-speed runs
- Optional braking parachute

Initial Results:

- 0 - 60 = 1.5 seconds
- 0 - 204 mph = 6.6 seconds
- Top Ppeed = 314mph
- Consumes four gallons of fuel per minute at top speed

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Sexy Porsche 918 Spyder (hybrid) video

The 918 Spyder features a mid-mounted 500hp 3.4 liter V8 gasoline engine with a pair of electric motors located on the front and rear axle producing a combined 218hp, for a total system output of 718hp :)

The Run Down (based on the concept version)

- 0 - 100km/h (62mph) time of 3.2 seconds (combined fuel economy of 3.0 lt/100km (78mpg US) with CO2 emissions of just 79g/km)
- Top speed = 320km/h (198mph)
- The 918 Spyder is faster around the Nürburgring Nordschleife than the Carrera GT.

Countdown to Motion: Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Drives. from TangentVector, inc.™ on Vimeo.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Thursday, July 29, 2010

I $h!t you not, this not photoshopped!


The video below introduces you to the madman who did this and some of his other career achievements...

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe and CTS-V Coupe get priced


2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Pricing and Equipment:

- Standard ($38,990 RWD, $40,890 AWD): Six-speed automatic with tap up/down shifting, 18-inch wheels, performance suspension, rear park assist, Bose audio, MP3 input, EZ Key, remote start, power driver and front passenger seats.

- Performance Collection ($43,430 RWD, $45,330 AWD): HID Xenon headlamps, adaptive forward lighting, 10-way power leather seats, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound, USB integration, 40GB hard drive.

- Premium Collection ($47,835 RWD, $49,735 AWD): Interior ambient lighting, rear-view camera, heated/vented front seats, heated steering wheel, wood trim, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound with navigation, sunroof.

- V-Series ($62,990): 6.2L Supercharged V8, paddle shift controls, Brembo brakes, Magnetic Ride Control, 19-inch wheels with performance tires.


Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Why Japan is awesome... Anime inspired racing team!

Team Evangelion Racing has made its racing debut at the 3rd round of the Super GT, formerly known as the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (Japan GT), held at the Fuji Speedway Circuit recently.


Thursday, April 29, 2010

iSpy: Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C at the 'Ring


The sedan variant of the Spec C will probably boast similar performance upgrades, like it's hatchback variant, including a tweaked engine with a recalibrated ECU, revised suspension and steering systems, beefier tires and a different limited slip differential along with a lightweight aluminum hood, laminar window glasses and a downsized battery.