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5 Years after Ferrari unveiled their F430 challenge production model at the 2005 LA Auto Show, Ferrari throws down (just in time for Xmas) with the introduction of the Ferrari 458 challenge (based off the Ferrari 458 Italia)

Like all challenge cars, the engine remains untouched (V8 with 570hp), but performance upgrades include the vehicles F1 gearbox gearing and significant weight loss via carbon fiber and plastic modifications. Also a 1st for Ferrari track-only challenge cars is the use of an E-Diff electronic differential already employed on the road-going version.

It also has a hardcore race tuned suspension setup, stiffer springs lowered by 50mm, single-rate alloy dampers, centre-nut 19-inch forged wheels, Pirelli slicks, new-generation Brembo CCM2 brakes integrated with the latest ABS system, which debuted on the Ferrari 599XX.

Another first for a Ferrari Challenge model is the adoption of the F1-Trac traction control system, the most sophisticated of its kind, says Ferrari. Developed in-house by the automaker, the F1-Trac system constantly monitors levels of grip for maximum high-performance road holding.

Although the Ferrari 458 challenge was originally presented at the Ferrari Annual Dealer Meeting in July 2010, the Bologna Motor Show world debut marks it’s official production arrival. Ferrari claims that the 458 challenge is 2 seconds faster than the Ferrari 430 Challenge at the Fiorano test track and only 0.2 seconds slower than their military grade Enzo Ferrari, the Ferrari FXX Evoluzione. I am really hoping to catch the 458 challenge

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AHAHAHAHA, ok first off this song has been out for a while, but this video just hit the shelves, and I must say the video is awesome! Keep in mind it’s got nothing to do with the fact that I love supercars or old school Sir Mix-A-Lot (aka Mr. Lam-bor-ghini), but everything to do with the awesome lyrics and all the call outs in this video!! Lyrics are below, can you follow along?

From Cars & Coffee he raps about Lamborghini Murcielago‘s, Lamborghini LP640-4 SV, Ferrari 430 Scuderia, SSC Aero, Murdered out McLaren SLR, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560, Porsche Carrera GT, Porsche 911 GT2, Aston Martin DBS, Mercedes SL65 AMG, Corvette ZR1, Audi R8, Enzo Ferrari, Murdered out Phantoms, Ferrari 599 GTB, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, and of course the Bugatti Veyron.

Thats CatsExotics White Lamborghini LP640-4 SV making an appearance!

Sir Mix-A-Lot Likes: F1 transmissions, big wings, murdered out whips, hot shifting, stiff suspensions, Ferrari fender shields, verde ithaca, D-Cups, long hoods, V12 engine note.

Sir Mix-A-Lot Does not like: cops, rent-a-car rappers, garage queens, iced out wheels,

I wonder what color his Ferrari 458 is, didn’t seem to make the video, although he did say he had one on order when this song came out in 2008.

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Justin Bieber was spotted rolling around Los Angeles in his recent birthday gift from P Diddy; a white Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder! Justin was out with his friend Sean Kingston getting frozen Yogurt.

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The brand new McLaren MP4-12C made it’s public world debut last week (July 2-4, 2010) at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Jenson Button (current F1 World Champion) and Lewis Hamilton (2008 F1 World Champion) entertained the crowds by driving an Orange McLaren Validation Prototype MP4-12C up the Goodwood Hill. In addition to the Validation Prototype on hand, it was also complimented by a MP4-12C rolling chassis which exposes the car’s frame and beautifully crafted carbon fiber tub. McLaren will start to ship out their new supercar from their factory in Woking, England next summer!

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RIP “Alexander Djordjevic. Famously known online as ‘VRAlexander’, Alex was a true motorsport enthousiast and a rockstar entrepreneur.

VRAlexander had a tragic accident at the 1st Annual Spectre 341 Challenge hill climb road race event this past weekend (June 26, 2010) in his Porsche 996TT. Very few facts are available at this time, however speculation and rumors suggest there might have been an engine fire failure coupled with a accident involving the non guardrail cliff.

VRAlexander Pictures and Video Links
MadWhips CGT Pictures – VRAlexander
PhotoBucket Photos – VRAlexander
YouTube Videos VRAlexander

UPDATE (6-29-2010): Associated Press

VIRGINA CITY, Nev. — A Las Vegas race car driver was killed when his Porsche slid off a curvy, mountain highway that had been closed to traffic for a sanctioned against-the-clock race.

Alexander Djordjevic, 37, died Saturday afternoon while competing in the Speed by Spectre 341 Challenge near the historic mining town of Virginia City, Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen said Monday.

Djordjevic was wearing a seat belt and helmet. But Allen said his silver 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo was traveling at an “extremely high rate of speed” before it rolled down the embankment off state Highway 341, known as Geiger Grade, which connects Reno to Virginia City, around 4:50 p.m.

The sponsor, Spectre Performance, billed the race as pitting “the world’s fastest street cars against the clock in a full throttle blast up a mountain road.”

Djordjevic told KTVN-TV of Reno before the race that it was a “challenge to yourself and your street car to do well.”

The 5.2-mile stretch of highway was closed during the race, Allen said. The company secured the necessary state permit along with approval from Lyon and Storey counties, he said.

UPDATE (6-28-2010): Spectre Performance – Official statement

“After two days of fun and excitement, the 341 Challenge suffered a tragedy when VRAlexander was killed in an accident when he went off course.”

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There is much more involved in owning an expensive luxury sports car than just the price. The cost of insurance also plays a big part in how much you pay to own the car. Insurance providers consider such aspects as the cost of repairs, safety rating, risk of theft, safety features, and performance features, in how they set their premiums. So finding the best insurance coverage can be a daunting task for these cars. Below are the top 3 most expensive cars to insure:

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I can’t think of a better way to kick the February winter blues than to hop on a plane this afternoon and head down to Miami for the weekend to take part and cover the 2010 Supercar Experience (SCX)! We were present last year and you can checkout our Supercar Weekend 2009 Review as well as all the photos 2009 Supercar Weekend Pictures to get an idea of what this event is all about. Among all the sick cars and the sunshine we get to bask in, we are also super excited to visit with Brett David and Felicia Vaccaro at Lamborghini Miami, after the red carpet treatment they provided us last year during our visit at Lamborghini Palm Beach Supercar Weekend! Check back Sunday for the pictures, exclusive coverage and naturally more Supercar Weekend 2009 Girls

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Watching some young punk snow drift in his dads Rolls Royce Phantom Snow Drift Video was cool, but not as bad ass as Mr. Ken Block snow drifting his brand new 2011 Monster Ford Fiesta Rally car down the icey roads of Gladwin Michigan to prepare for Rally America’s 1st race of the year!. Checkout the snow drift video below and a 2nd video of his new car up close and personal!

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Former UFC Champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson was recently rear ended by a women while driving home from California’s Orange County Audi dealership in a brand new V10 Audi R8. Looks like his new V10 is sporting the same wheels (but with a black lip) that his last black R8 had when it was at HIN LA in 2008 – Rampage R8.

Rampage said, “I am fine, the little old lady is fine, but my car got hurt, and for that I’m sad.”

This is the first time in a couple years that Rampage has been in a vehicular incident where he wasn’t being chased by cops or in a wham bam freeway slam fest in his monster truck!

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