Audi Superbowl Commercial With Jason Statham – Video – Full Version
January 30, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
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Okay, who wants to wait for the Audi Superbowl commercial? Hmm… oh you don’t? If you want to see the new Audi Superbowl Commercial then you should NOT look below, you should wait until Superbowl Sunday! DO NOT scroll down and watch this video before Superbowl Sunday… if you do then your computer may explode!
The new Supercharged Audi A6 is showcased in the Audi Superbowl commercial. The actual slot for the commercial is supposed to be 60 seconds (1 minute) while this clip is only 30 seconds. Maybe we are missing something here.
Super Bowl Update:Full video included below from the Super Bowl XLIII.
Video below after the jump…
Nissan GT-R Launch Control Reprogram Clarification from Nissan
January 30, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, News, Nissan
Recently InsideLine reported that Nissan begun implementing a software change on new GT-R’s awaiting delivery and delivering a message to current owners to bring their vehicles in for reprogramming. The new reprogram modification would have “acceleration similar to that with the current launch control,” and will do this without disabling the VDC – Vehicle Dynamic Control. It will have a “launch mode” that reduces the launch rev to around 3,000 to 3,500 rpm. This will supposedly reduce stress on the drivetrain where the new program mapping will engage the clutch in “softer” manor. Also stated by Nissan is that all GT-R’s sold from now and into the future will have this new programming.
The situation, “…had been blown way out of proportion” says Scott Vazin, Nissan North America’s chief of product public relations. That’s pretty obvious by the famous Hitler Broke His GT-R video that we posted a few weeks ago.
Nissan is committed to the warranty claim when VDC is disabled. Simply put, it will still void your warranty unless it is being used to free the vehicle from being stuck in mud or snow. Yea, I’m going to jump in my GT-R today and go mudding and while I am at it I’m going to watch Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift to learn how to drift and then… I will hit the snow fields with VDC off so I can show these clowns how you drift and hold a deep conversation at the same time.
[source: InsideLine]
Below is the dealer directive in regards to the new programming: What a Load!
BMW Concept Scribble Video – Is This The New 5-Series GT?
January 30, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Concept Vehicle, Video
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This makes you start to really think how BMW designs their cars. Why do they use those silly round headlights with halos around them? Why do they have well balanced vehicles with rear wheel drive? What if they had to design a car to “appeal” to certain customers or circumstances? Hmm, what if.
This new BMW video draws speculation of the upcoming BMW V5 PAS (BMW 5-Series GT Concept). From the subtle suggestions of new features being transferred to a “car” with more legroom, truck room and headroom complete with a panoramic roof. New storage area features that are revolutionary and “ingenious”… that’s what it is all about.
Below we have included the first video of a series presenting a revolutionary concept by BMW. Innovative space concepts, premium comfort. It is not a sedan, no SUV and no station-wagon, but 100% BMW.
We thought this was interesting enough to post leading up to the silly Superbowl Commercials this weekend. At least they didn’t pay millions of dollars to air this one. Thank God! Enjoy!
[source: BMWwebTV]
Porsche 911 GT2 Video: Jay Leno Takes the GT2 Out For A Spin
January 29, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Porsche, Video
One of the rawest 911’s that you can buy, the Porsche 911 GT2, with rear wheel drive and a manual 6-speed gearbox and a 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds. It does not get any better than this when you are looking for a drivers machine. I guess Jay Leno knows that when he takes out the new Porsche 911 GT2 for a spin.
Enjoy the video below after the jump…
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Gets New Facelift
January 29, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Porsche, Video
Facelifts are so overrated but not the one on the newest Porsche 911 GT3. You have to admit that the Porsche 911 was and still is a true classic with the evolution taking small steps with each being a slight improvement. One can argue that the changes to the recent Porsche 911 models are too drastic and others may say they are not drastic enough. Either way, we all know what a 911 looks like and it seems we always will.
The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 will get a 20hp bump from the previous model year totaling 435hp but do not let that fool you, the GT3 is still a GT3 and we all know it hangs with the best of them that put out even more power. Come on, it is a Porsche, a Porsche GT3!
View the new promo video of the 2010 Porsche GT3 and press release below after the jump…
705hp Hennessey ZR700 Corvette Unveiled
January 28, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Chevrolet, Featured, News
You may remember we posted information on the Hennessey 705hp HPE700 Camaro and now Hennessey continues on with this 705hp tradition by tuning the Corvette ZR1 introducing a 705hp Hennessey ZR700 Corvette.
Undoubtedly the Chevy Corvette ZR1 is Americans most powerful (native) supercar available. You thought 638hp was enough? Obviously Hennessey did not. They pumped an extra 67 ponies by increasing the boost from the supercharger by 3psi for a total of 14psi while installing other gadgets like a new intercooler, high-flow cats, stainless steel exhaust headers and a custom ECU programming. Just like the Hennessey Camaro, these parts will be available as a mail order kit later this year around May… ZR1 not included.
From these mods the performance jumps to an impressive 0-60 time of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 212mph.
Speculation is that there will be a even more powerful Corvette ZR750 (add on kit) which will replace some internals of the already magnificent LS9 engine upping horse power to 755 with 730lb-ft of torque. That’s a serious bite!
[source: Hennessey Motorsports]
Below are two exclusive videos of the Hennessey ZR700 Corvette running the quarter mile in 11.03 seconds and getting a “quick” dyno run … after the jump…
Supercar Weekend Images – ExoticsandLuxury.com Exclusive
January 27, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Featured
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ExoticsandLuxury.com set out over the weekend to attend the Supercar Weekend auto show in sunny Palm Beach, Florida. As mentioned in the article by David at Exotics & Luxury it was full of speeding blurs that resembled red ponies and yellow bulls. Where else could you see so many exotics in one place? Maybe a few, but not like this.
Some of the special attendees included the likings of Matt Farah from Garage 419, Anthony Carbone and Vinay Menone of MadWhips and Carzi.
You will have to jump over to ExoticsandLuxury.com to view the plethora of images captured at this one-of-a-kind Supercar show including images of the Sharpie Lamborghini Gallardo and Ferrari F430 w/ 360 Forged Carbon rims that we posted previously.
Race Across Japan: Nissan GT-R vs Bullet Train – Top Gear Video
January 26, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Nissan, Top Gear, Video
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Surly the Nissan GT-R is fast but is it fast enough for Jeremy Clarkson to beat Richard Hammond and James May in a bullet train? Find out.. view the two parts to this exclusive Top Gear episode and find out if a Nissan GT-R really can beat a bullet train across Japan.
Videos after the jump…
