Can Classic Muscle Car’s Handle, Too? Matt Farah Finds Out: Video
February 7, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, Dodge, Ford, Tuners, Video
It’s human nature to look at the past with rose-colored glasses, and remember (incorrectly) how good things “used to be.” Take muscle cars, for example: most of us remember them as being stupid fast and punishing to drive, while today’s equivalents somehow seem more docile and user-friendly. In reality, however, today’s muscle cars and pony cars can (generally) kick the crap out of the stuff built four decades ago. Read more…
Matt Farah Visits Blastolene
January 20, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, GMC, Tuners, Video
Even if you’ve never heard of Blastolene (or the Blastolene brothers), chances are very good you’ve seen its products in various YouTube videos. The Blastolene Special, for example, is a vintage-Indy-racer-styled roadster, powered by a V-12 engine liberated from an M47 Patton tank. Owned by Jay Leno, the car even appears in the Gran Turismo 4 video game. Read more…
Videos: Nissan Juke-R Shakedown and Testing
The Nissan Juke R project has just about come to a conclusion. Ever since the conception of the idea of merging the drivetrain of the Nissan GT-R with the Juke, Nissan engineers have been hard at work creating what will probably the fastest compact crossover vehicle around.
The latest videos from Nissan (below) reveals the final touches and testing of the Juke R demonstrating how the GT-R’s powerplant can work in harmony at the heart of a compact crossover vehicle. If Nissan plans to build this thing, we are sure all the marketing department has to do to win over enthusiasts is mention the Juke-R is essentially a GT-R masked under the Juke’s body. Maybe they can call it a new-age “sleeper”.
Kurt Thiim E30 BMW M3 DTM Project Replicated from 1:18 Scale Model Car
October 11, 2011 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Tuners
Have you ever looked at the home office or work desk belonging to a true automotive enthusiast? Did you take notice to any model cars or die-cast models that resemble some of your favorite all-time sports/exotic cars? As I write this very post I notice that I am surrounded by upwards of 10 model cars on my desk and on the wall in my office. Sometimes I dream that I could do a real-life build of one of them especially my 1:18 scale 2001 E46 BMW M3 GTR model car. That would be a dream come true for me.
Videos: Underground Racing Introduces New Winning Twin Turbo Conceptions – R8 & 458
September 23, 2011 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Ferrari, Tuners, Video
I am sure you would agree with me when I say that the new Ferrari 458 Italia and Audi R8 V10 are remarkable exotic vehicles out of the box. For those who want the ultimate in performance, and beyond, they take cars like the 458 and R8 to the guys at Underground Racing. If you have any doubt about what exactly you will get out of Underground Racing’s customized twin turbo modifications, then check out the videos below of the Twin Turbo (1000+ HP) R8 V10 and (700+ HP) 458 Italia tearing up some asphalt.
APR Creates The GTI Volkswagen Should Have
September 19, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Porsche, Tuners, Volkswagen
APR's lobby, featuring the 2006 SEMA GTI.
When it comes to tuning in the Volkswagen, Audi and now Porsche world, one name stands out above the rest. APR LLC, which was originally founded as “Auburn Parts and Repair” in Auburn, AL, has continued to blend performance with functionality since the shop began tuning Audi A4s in 1998. Since then, their market has expanded to include Volkswagen Seat, Skoda and Porsche, and the company now has a presence around the globe. Read more…
Hennessey’s Venom GT: King Of The Roll-On
September 12, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Hennessey, Tuners, Video
The Hennessey Venom GT. Image: Hennessey
Try this experiment next time you’ve got a long stretch of open track in front of you (because we’d never condone this kind of driving on public roads): at 70 miles per hour, drop the hammer and keep it matted for 17 seconds. Record your top speed, and compare it to the speed of the Hennessey Venom GT, on a “low boost” setting.
If you’ve got a fast car, I’ll bet you can hit 150 miles per hour from 70 in 17 seconds. An average car will probably struggle to hit 120 or so, but the Hennessey-built Venom GT will run from 70 to 215 mph in those 17 seconds. Need proof? It’s in the video below. Read more…
Complete Perfection: Identity Designs’ Custom Matte-Silver 3M Vinyl Infiniti G37 Coupe
August 31, 2011 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Infiniti, Technical, Tuners
Our good friends at Identity Designs in Jacksonville, FL, who happens to supply us with all of our graphics and printing needs, recently did a matte silver 3M vinyl wrap on a new Infiniti G37. The remarkable vinyl wrap job exceeds expectations taking today’s faddish matte colored exteriors to a new level.
