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As we reported earlier last month on rumors of the RUF Electric Porsche Cayman, RUF has actually been developing a prototype RUF Electric Porsche 997! It currently features a 204hp (150kW) electric motor producing 650 Nm (480 lb-ft) of torque.

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A Japanese company Weds Sport has manufactured the first full carbon fiber wheel. This carbon fiber wheel was manufactured using a Dry Carbon Fiber technique and was unveiled at this years Tokyo Auto Salon show.

The weight of one wheel is 2.76kg (6.08 lbs)!

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New 2009 1 and 3 series BMW’s will have a new BMW Search System powered by Google Maps. If you are signed up for the BMW Assist Convenience Plan (German Version of OnStar) you will be able to use the BMW Search System to search for a business then map it, then route the call directly to your Bluetooth phone.

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The new BMW M Double Clutch Transmission gearbox is said to be the first dual-clutch automated manual developed for sporty M-type production engine speeds of up to 9000 rpm! When compared to a conventional automatic, the new gearbox allows for greater fuel economy due to a more direct connection with the engine, as well as the larger number of gears (7 vs. 6) which yield a greater overall gear-ratio spread of 4.8.

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Last month we were ahead of the speculation curve when we reported and posted photos of potential 2009 Nissan GT-R R35 Nismo Motorsports Wheels and today that news was validated. Official details about the Club Sport Tuning Package have finally surfaced as Nismo officially released the news!

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Following this years 2008 Gumball 3000 ‘around the world’ bonanza, the Gumball 3000 2009 route was announced and they have decided to put on a classic “coast to coast” road trip, driving from sea to shining sea, from the Pacific to the Atlantic, from Los Angeles to the partying capital of the world, Miami! Sorry for the short post, but I am off to have dinner with Vinay and Mr. John Chow!

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The 23rd Annual Mopar Performance Group Car Club held their 2008 Spring Fling Show & Shine this past weekend (May 25, 2008). The annual show and shine was held in Mississauga at the DaimlerChrysler Canada Zone Office and Parts Depot, and was open to vehicles from Daimler Chrysler including AMC, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Rambler, Mercedes, Fargo, DeSoto, Willys and Nash.

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Chrysler will begin selling a Mopar car EVDO Cellular Wi-Fi router, starting August 25th. The router by (Autonet) will cost $499 and will use EVDO & WiMAX signals and as usual, everyone gets nailed with a $35 activation fee.

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Please note this post is not about Mr. Playboy or any male enhancing performance products.

This post is about Jason Heffner, founder of Heffner’s Performance in Sarasota, FL. They are extremely well known for super tuning exotic cars such as this TWIN TURBO Gallardo which delivers 940+ hp!!

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