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Aston Martin Rapide Video

Anthony Carbone — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:25:24 +0000

Aston Martin recently released this footage of the Aston Martin Rapide as it was tested at different locations through its development stages. The video features the Aston Martin Rapide undergoing high speed running and wet grip tests at the Mira Automotive Test Facility Warwickshire, UK, durability testing at the famous Nurburgring in Germany and powertrain development in the beautiful mountains of Stelvio Italy.

[Source: YouTube.com]

Lexus LFA Pics, Video and Official Specs

Anthony Carbone — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:38:37 +0000

Check out the leaked Lexus LFA production and press release pictures and specs leaked ahead of its Tokyo Motor Show debut which hits the land of the rising sun in less than a couple hours!

SPECS:
0-62 MPH (100 km/h): in 3.7 seconds
Top speed: 201.94 MPH
Production: Limited to 500 units
Price: $375,000 USD

This monster has a 4.8-liter 72-degree V10 delivering 560 hp at 8,700 RPM with 354 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 RPM. It redlines at an appropriate 9,000 RPM has titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold. It is controlled by a 6 speed sequential gearbox fitted to a Torsen limited slip differential.

It weighs 3,263 pounds with a 48/52 front-to-rear weight distribution, has a power-to-weight ratio of 5.8 pounds/hp and it’s body is 65 percent carbon fiber!! It comes with 20-inch BBS wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR20 Bridgestone tires in front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.

[Source: Autoblog.com]

Nissan GT-R Bank Crash Pictures & Video

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:32:04 +0000

Last week (Oct 7, 2009) in Vancouver, BC at a VanCity Bank, a Nissan GT-R crashed up the stairs and into the outside ATM machines almost killing 2 pedestrians! According to eye witness reports, an Asian male fled the scene after the disastrous crash. Check out the photos and video below.

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Lamborghini Reventon Roadster Movie

Anthony Carbone — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:18:41 +0000

Lamborghini was not going to be left out in the cold with the recent Ferrari 458 Italia unveiling in Frankfurt 2009 so they whipped up their own Lamborhini Reventon Roadster and a movie to go along with it’s debut. Toronto’s skyline even makes an appearance in the movie at the 1:14-1:16 mark!

Related Lamborghini Reventon Roadster Posts
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Lamborghini Reventon Roadster Photos

[Source: YouTube.com]

Adam Carolla Aston Martin Racing Green DB9 Video

Anthony Carbone — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:41:10 +0000

Here is a Video of Adam Carolla giving us a walk and talk around of his Chip Foose modified 2004 Aston Martin racing green with Oxblood Red leather interior. Vinay and I actually bumped into Adam (photo below) at the Portola Hotel & Spa where the RM Auction was held (and heard him on the outdoor Russo & Steele Auto auction loudspeaker after he bought a 1967 Ferrari for over $300k). We even shared an elevator ride to our floor with DuPont Registry founder Thomas L. duPont.

Checkout this Racing Green Aston Martin DBS I spotted at Pebble Beach this past August 2009.

Chip Foose, removed the DOT required front clip side markers, added a hood scoop, Brembo Discs & Calipers and some black aftermarket 18″ wheels. 18 INCH WHEELS??? Adam explains that he prefers 18 inch wheels with his Brembo brake upgrades and says that it “looks more badass” due to less spacing between the rim and rotor. I agree with his thinking, but still think that 19’s are the minimum size for that or any exotic.

[Source: Motorator.com]

Lu Hao Ferrari 599 GTB China Video & Pictures

Anthony Carbone — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:03:15 +0000

With the recent 12 Limited edition Ferrari 599 HGTE China Editions to be released for the lucky few in China, Lu Hao has further created a special one off edition featuring a cracked glaze paint job pattern designed to mimic the famed Ge Liln porcelain of the Song Dynasty, of which today there remains only a few hundred pieces. There is also a jade engine starter button as well as Hao’s signature

[Source: WCF]

PUMA Ferrari Clothing F1 Car

Anthony Carbone — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:19:22 +0000

Checkout Puma’s latest clever use of their employees time; building an F1 car completely out of Puma Ferrari clothing from one of their stores. Checkout the short video of them assembling the F1 car below.

[Source: YouTube.com]

Making The Ferrari 458 Italia Movie

Anthony Carbone — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:46:57 +0000

How did director Alexander Paul make The Ferrari 458 Italia Movie which gives the audience the feeling that they are driving the Ferrari 458 Italia?

Well aside from the ridiculously expense camera equipment such as the RED ONE on The Ultimate Arm, Mamiya Cameras and Carl Zeiss lenses used to capture the footage, it also takes numerous crews and planning to produce such the stunningly beautiful Ferrari 458 Italia Movie

[Source: YouTube.com]

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS – Frankfurt 2009

Anthony Carbone — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:17:22 +0000

Porsche has upped the ante once again with their freshest and most recent round of tweaks on the already uber impressive Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

The new and improved naturally-aspirated GT3 RS engine grows to 3.8L and the six-cylinder boxer engine redlines at a screaming 8500rpm to deliver 450hp (up 35hp). It also has a brand new exclusive 6 speed manual gearbox optimized for short gearshift travel, low weight and high efficiency allowing even higher potential top track speeds.

The new 911 GT3 RS shows its continual improved engineered connection to motorsports through its dynamic aerodynamic looks, low ride height, the new, extra large carbon-fiber rear wing and titanium exhaust system. The 2010 911 GT3 RS goes on sale in the U.S. in early spring of 2010 and will be priced at $132,800.

Depending on driving conditions, dynamic engine mounts change their stiffness and damping effect, improving the connection between the engine and the body when driving the snot out of her, yet it provided an extremely comfortable ride during daily driving street use.

Porsche has also added a new option in 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a lithium-ion battery. Delivered with the car and, when replacing the conventional lead-acid battery, it reduces the weight by more than 10 kg or 22 lb and is mainly intended for the track.

PRESS RELEASE

PORSCHE READIES MOST DYNAMIC 911 TO DATE: 2010 911 GT3 RS Porsche rolls out the definitive track ready, street legal 911

Delivering even more engine power, lower weight and shorter transmission ratios, as well as upgraded body and suspension components than all previous GT3s, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS sets the foundation for homologating the race version of the 911 GT3 and will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show September 17-27, 2009.

The heart of the new, uncompromising GT3 RS is the power unit. Like the engine featured in the 911 GT3, the naturally-aspirated RS power unit now displaces 3.8 liters and delivers even more power, while revving up even faster to its 8500 rpm redline. It now delivers 450 horsepower, 15 more horsepower than its 911 GT3 counterpart. Even with a specific output of more than 118 hp per liter from the six-cylinder boxer engine, the power unit in the new GT3 RS remains fully suitable for everyday use.

The new 911 GT3 RS comes exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox optimized for short gearshift travel, low weight and high efficiency. To enhance the level of performance throughout the entire range of engine and road speed, the transmission comes with shorter ratios than found in the 911 GT3, deliberately conceding an even higher potential top track speed.

Dynamic engine mounts are standard and serve to improve the car’s handling to an even higher level. Depending on driving conditions, the mounts change in their stiffness and damping effect, improving the connection between the engine and the body when driving under very lively conditions, yet allow for more comfortable conditions during everyday street use.

Porsche is also introducing another new option in 2010 for the GT3 RS, a lithium-ion battery. Delivered with the car and, when replacing the conventional lead-acid battery, it reduces the weight by more than 10 kg or 22 lb and is mainly intended for the track.

To further improve its sporting behavior, the new 911 GT3 RS comes with a purpose-built and specially set up PASM suspension, a wider front and rear track and corresponding bodywork.

The front axle comes with nine-inch-wide wheels running on 245/35 ZR 19 sports tires while the rear axle features twelve-inch-wide wheels incorporating 325/30 ZR 19 sports tires.

The new 911 GT3 RS shows its close connection to motorsport through its dynamic looks, in particular by its low ride height, the new, extra large carbon-fiber rear wing and titanium exhaust system.

The 2010 911 GT3 RS goes on sale in the U.S. in early spring of 2010 and will be priced at $132,800.

[Source: Jalopnik.com]

Ferrari 458 Italia Official Movie

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:37:45 +0000

Here is the first official Ferrari 458 Italia movie showing two Ferrari 458 Italia’s challenging each other on the Mugello circuit and in the Tuscan hills. Watch and listen to the mid mounted 4.5L V8 as it howls at 9000rpm!

More photos of it’s first in flesh debut: Ferrari 458 Italia Frankfurt 2009

[Source: YouTube.com]

2010 Hennessey HPE650 Camaro SS

Anthony Carbone — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:26:54 +0000

Checkout the 2010 HPE650 Chevy Camaro SS by Hennessey Performance. It lays down 592 rear wheel hp on the chassis dyno with a 91 octane. Checkout the dyno video below.

[Source: HennesseyPerformance.com]

Ferrari F40 VS 430 Scuderia VIDEO

Anthony Carbone — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:29:10 +0000

We all know Monday’s suck, so here’s a quick does of your daily supercar fix of a Ferrari F40 quickly being compared to a Ferrari 430 Scuderia! Don’t forget to checkout photos I took in Carmel Valley (during Monterey Car Week) California that Jalopnik jovially expressed why people think Ferrari Owners are Assholes!

[Source: AutoCar.co.uk]

Team Taisan Ricky Chiba’s House Pics & Video

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:53:38 +0000

I don’t know very many people who own a Ferrari F40, let alone have their race winning Ferrari F40 hanging upside down on the ceiling (with working headlights) in the bar of their home. This past January 2009 I made my first trip to Japan to photograph the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Review & 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Pictures. While in Japan I was presented with the opportunity to house visit Ricky Chiba of Team Taisan!

I stayed in Tokyo for 10 days with one of my best friends Adrian Grey, who I grew up with for the first 15 years of my life YET haven’t seen in the last 15 years due to geography. Adrian has been in Japan for 8 years is and successfully co-founded the creative agency SET which specializes in unique marketing solutions SET Japan. Adrian and Sato San were responsible for hooking me up with this home visit and interview with Tokyo Businessman Yasutsume Chiba also know as Ricky Chiba of Team Taisan.

************* 130 PICTURES of RICKY CHIBA HOUSE & CARS *************

Sato San, Ricky Chiba, Anthony Carbone

SIDE NOTE about Adrian and his company SET in JAPAN
For those of you unfamiliar with QR Codes (Quick Response Codes), they are small 1 inch x inch dot matrix (two-dimensional bar code) being used extensively in AsiaEurope as a way to connect consumers with mobile websites. They were initially used for tracking parts in vehicle manufacturing. These codes are read by your mobile phone’s camera (when you take a picture of it) which direct you to a specific mobile website for information on a product, service.

SET was asked by Louis Vuitton (See Details HERE) to provide them with a creative QR code in line with a new animation created for them by renowned artist, Takeshi Murakami. The one above was chosen from a final shortlist of options!

SET recently released a new designer QR code produced for MARC BY MARC JACOBS (See Details HERE). Their latest ground-breaking code was hand-drawn to match the feel of the campaign featuring the brand’s mascot Miss Marc and will be used to generate traffic to the soon-to-be-released MARC BY MARC JACOBS mobile website.

Ricky’s custom built house includes a subterranean garage (Batcave) which house many of his Porsche racing cars which include a 956, 962C, GT2, RSR, GT3R, an Indy car, a pristine Bentley Azure, Vipers, Skylines, Jaguars and more. Ricky Chiba’s passion for cars and motor sports started at a young age, and he has some of his first pictures drawn by him on display in his house. His bar area also includes his Porsche 911 996 GT3R winning cup car, the engine from the Ferrari F40 on the ceiling is a center piece under a glass table and race tires converted into coffee tables!

Taisan Kogyi KK is a group of family owned Engineering companies founded by Ricky Chiba’s father. The company is internationally known for its range of specialized pumps used in industry & manufacturing, AND naturally for it’s own motor racing team – Team Taisan!

Team Taisan was formed in 1984 and unlike most first ranked motor racing teams, Team Taisan did not have unlimited financial or major motor manufacturer backing. This is what blows me away and provides further testament to Ricky’s personal motto “keep the dream alive”. To Ricky, racing is a symbol of life’s endless challenges – of the need to always strive to do better, to shoulder disappointments, to sustain an ambition to WIN! AND WIN HE HAS.

Shortly after forming, Team Taisan was quick to enter the lime light by winning the Japanese Sports Car Championship for 3 consecutive years 1985-1987, as well as the Japan Touring Car Championship in 1989. They went on to win the Japanese Grand Touring Championship (JGTC) in 1995, 1996 & 1998. They have also placed 8th in the INDY 500!

With more than 58 Wins in 25 years of racing (again without major motor backing), it was Ricky Chiba’s relentless pursuit of his childhood dream coupled with his passion of motor sports which have led to his amazing success to date!

Many thanks once again to Adrian and Sato San for giving me this amazing opportunity to visit with Ricky Chiba: a passionate entrepreneur, and above all a legend!!

[Source: Photos WhipDaddy, Video SetJapan]

Nissan GT-R vs Koenigsegg CCR VIDEO

Anthony Carbone — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:44:22 +0000

In case you missed watching the Koenigsegg CCX vs Ferrari 430 Scuderia VIDEO here is another great video of a Nissan GT-R vs Koenigsegg CCR Evolution. Strap on some headphones and enjoy.

[Source: YouTube.com]

Ferrari F458 Italia Pictures & Video

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:35:45 +0000

Here is the latest and greatest Ferrari F458 Italia which will be the successor to the current Ferrari F430. I think this ultra slick new design is yet another positive step in the right direction as Ferrari matures and reshapes its most flavorful model for the next generation of money blowing punks and oldies alike.

Last weekend I was in Mont Tremblant (1400km round trip road trip) for the 2009 Ferrari Festival at Le Circuit Mont Tremblant. I attended almost all the Ferrari F430 Challenge races. Not back home for more than 2.5 days, I am I just drove 8 hours from Toronto, Ontario to Muskegon, WI and currently awaiting the Lake Express Ferry to get to Milwaukee….. tomorrow is the 2009 Ferrari Club of America Concours at Lake Elkhart, Wisconsin and I will be there to capture all the cars! Stay tuned (This will be a 2000km round trip road trip..)

FERRARI F458 ITALIA PRESS RELEASE

Maranello, July 28th 2009 – While it’s true that every Ferrari is innovative by definition, it’s equally true that in the course of the Prancing Horse’s history, certain cars have marked a genuine departure from the current range. This is very much the case with the Ferrari 458 Italia, which is a massive leap forward from the company’s previous mid-rear engined sports cars.

The new model is a synthesis of style, creative flair, passion and cutting-edge technology, characteristics for which Italy as a nation is well-known. For this reason Ferrari chose to add the name of its homeland to the traditional figure representing the displacement and number of cylinders.

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car from every point of view: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics, just to name a few.

A two-seater berlinetta, the Ferrari 458 Italia, as is now traditional for all Ferrari’s road-going cars, benefits hugely from the company’s Formula 1 experience. This is particularly evident in the speed and precision with which the car responds to driver inputs and in the attention focused on reducing internal friction in the engine for lower fuel consumption than the F430, despite the fact that both overall displacement and power have increased. However, Ferrari’s track experience makes its presence felt in the 458 Italia not only in terms of pure technological transfer but also on a more emotional level, because of the strong emphasis on creating an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car. The 458 Italia features an innovative driving environment with a new kind of steering wheel and dashboard that is the direct result of racing practice. Once again input from Michael Schumacher – who was involved from the very start of the 458 Italia project – played an invaluable part.

The Ferrari 458 Italia’s Pininfarina design provides further evidence of the complete departure from the past that this new car hails. The Ferrari 458 Italia has a compact, aerodynamic shape, underscoring the concepts of simplicity, efficiency and lightness that inspired the project. As with every Ferrari, the car’s styling has been very heavily influenced by the requirements for aerodynamic efficiency, as can be seen from the downforce of 140 kg at 200km/h generated by the new model. The front features a single opening for the front grille and side air intakes, with aerodynamic sections and profiles designed to direct air to the coolant radiators and the new flat underbody. The nose also sports small aeroelastic winglets which generate downforce and, as speed rises, deform to reduce the section of the radiator inlets and cut drag.

The new 4499 cc V8 is the first Ferrari direct injection engine to be mid-rear mounted. It has a very low piston compression height typical of racing engines which contributed to achieving its compression ratio of 12.5:1. Equipped with the traditional flat-plane crankshaft, the engine delivers 570 CV at 9000 rpm and, with an outstanding power output of 127 CV/litre, sets a new benchmark not only for the whole Ferrari range and the history of company, but also for the entire market segment. Maximum torque is 540 Nm at 6000 rpm, over 80 per cent of which is available from 3250 rpm. Specific torque is a record 120 Nm/litre. However, what is truly extraordinary is the amount of torque available while still maintaining high levels of power at low revs.

The car’s soundtrack is also typical Ferrari, with an exciting, powerful growl emerging from the engine before it channels through to the exhaust’s three rear tailpipes.

The 458 Italia is equipped with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which increases performance whilst providing very smooth shifts even at full throttle. The engineers have developed specific, sportier gear ratios to match the power and torque curves of the new V8, guaranteeing high torque even at lower engine speeds and allowing the car to reach its maximum speed in top gear.

This new Ferrari is also a major leap forward when it comes to cutting emissions. Despite the fact that the new engine is significantly more powerful than the V8s that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia produces just 320 g/km of CO2 and fuel consumption is 13.7 l/100 km (combined cycle), the best in the entire segment.

The engineers also focused on weight reduction during the design phase for similar reasons. Consequently, the Ferrari 458 Italia has a dry weight of 1380 kg with a power-to-weight ratio of 2.42 kg/CV. Weight distribution is also optimal with 58 per cent over the rear axle. The result of the engineers’ endeavours can be summed up in to two simple statistics which together perfectly encapsulate the Ferrari 458 Italia’s exceptional performance: 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 3.4 seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 325 km/h.

For the new chassis, once more in aluminium, Maranello’s engineers incorporated various types of advanced alloys along with aerospace industry-derived manufacturing and bonding techniques.

With regard to vehicle dynamics, the Ferrari 458 Italia’s suspension features twin wishbones at the front and a multi-link set-up at the rear tuned for maximum roadholding and superlative handling. Along with a more direct steering ratio, the 458 Italia thus offers extremely rapid turn-in and body control whilst maintaining superior ride comfort.

The integration of the E-Diff and F1-Trac (now controlled by the same ECU) and their respective mappings is even greater, resulting in a 32 per cent increase in longitudinal acceleration out of corners compared to previous models. The evolution of the control logic, with even faster and more accurate calculation of levels of grip, ensures even greater roadholding, better handling and ease of control on the limit.

The same ECU also governs the high-performance ABS, providing even more precise control over the logic threshold and greater efficiency. The brakes also feature a prefill function whereby the pistons in the callipers move the pads into contact with the discs on lift off to minimise delay in the brakes being applied. This combined with the ABS has cut the 100-0 km/h braking distance to a mere 32.5 metres.

The Ferrari 458 Italia’s interior is another area of the car that exalts its sporty personality. The driver is welcomed by a new layout and a revolutionary ergonomic interface where the main controls are all clustered on the steering wheel.

With the Ferrari 458 Italia, Maranello has brought a highly distinctive new car to its 8-cylinder range. The company now offers two models that share a common, race-derived DNA, both exceptionally sporty and fun to drive in true Ferrari tradition, but aimed at two very different kinds of client. While the Ferrari California was created for owners requiring a more versatile sports car with a practical edge, the 458 Italia is designed for owners for whom the priority is uncompromising on-road performance with occasional track day capability, but who still demand a car that is useable in day-to-day driving like all Ferrari’s recent models.

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[Source: Ferrari.com]