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ABT Audi R8 GTR Video

Anthony Carbone — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:27:51 +0000

Checkout the ABT Audi R8 GTR video, the modified 5.2 FSI V10 R8 was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Auto Salon. Limited to 25 iterations the ABT R8 GTR has 620bhp which delivers a 0-100km/h time of 3.2 seconds! and a 200km/h time of 9.9 seconds. Top speed is 325km/h (202mph). See other ABT modified vehicles here: ABT Tuning Pictures

Limited to just 25 vehicles, ABT have built the ultimate R8 based on the structure of the 5.2 FSI V10 production car.

ABT R8 GT R Official Video from GTspirit on Vimeo.

[Source: GTSpirit.com]

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Test Drive Video

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:24:57 +0000

Checkout this awesome 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS test drive video. The 2010 GT3 RS pushes 0-60seconds in 4 seconds with a top speed of 192mph from 444bhp at 317ft-lbs of torque. Thanks for the great video tip Josh!

[Source: YouTube.com]

Underground Racing Gallardo 5000 Video

Anthony Carbone — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:55:08 +0000

Back in October 2009 at the Texas Mile, Underground Racing (home of the World’s fastest street legal twin turbocharged Lamborghini’s) showcased their 1500hp Lamborghini Gallardo 5000 which is now the fastest Lamborghini in the world which was able to hit 241mph in 1 mile.

Power comes from Underground Racing completely rebuilding the Gallardo’s engine matted with a massive pair of 62mm turbos then fueled with C-16 racing gas. Just check out the videos and their Matte Black Twin Turbo Gallardo LP560-4 which was at SEMA 2009.

[Source: YouTube.com]

Tajima EV Mini Sport

Anthony Carbone — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:30:56 +0000

The Tajima EV Mini Sport is an all electric single seater mini formula 1 looking vehicle price around $23,000 USD (without battery) and weighs 300kgs using steel tube space frame and resin bathtub like body. The EV has a motor output of 0.59KW, delivered to the rear wheels via a drive belt which can be powered by lead or lithium polymer batteries delivering ranges of 25km (lead battery costs $2500 USD) or 90km (lithium battery costs $5500 USD) It produces a top speed of 70km/h. The Tajima Motor Corp is run by Japanese race driver Nobuhiro Tajima.

[Source: MadWhips.com]

Ken Block Fiesta Snow Drift Video

Anthony Carbone — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:04:52 +0000

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!

[Source: YouTube.com]

Snow Drifting Rolls Royce Phantom Video

Anthony Carbone — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:41:48 +0000

Bored during the winter with nothing to do? Well head out to the nearest snowy field with your friends and drift your Rollls Royce Phantom! Hilarious! I wonder if his parents noticed any snow caked up in the wheels the next morning? I wonder if this guy was trying to respond and one up the Maybach Drifting Video?

[Source: YouTube.com]

Audi R8 V10 Convertible Video

Anthony Carbone — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:12 +0000

Audi unveiled their new R8 V10 Convertible (aka Spyder) at the 2009 Frankfurt International Motor Show in September. It sports the 5.2L V10 engine found in the coupe which delivers 518hp and 391ft-lbs of torque. Crank the volume and enjoy the video!

Don’t forget to checkout the Iron man 2 Audi R8 V10 Convertible spy pictures!

http://www.carzi.com/2009/07/19/iron-man-2-audi-r8-converitble-pictures/

[Source: YouTube.com]

Valentino Balboni Lamborghini LP550-2 Drift Video

Anthony Carbone — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:26:17 +0000

Checkout Lamborghini’s former chief test driver Valentino Balboni drifting a Verde Ithaca Valentino Balboni Lamborghini LP550-2. He drifts the car lap after lap until the rubber is worn down to the radials which you can clearly see by the spark and smoke show! Also in the video is a matte white Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV.

[Source: YouTube.com]

Enzo Ferrari vs Cuda Video

Anthony Carbone — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:47:07 +0000

Checkout this crazy video of the Legendary Motorcar Company 522 Super Cuda (which debut at the 2009 SEMA Show) which houses a twin turbo Viper V10 engine as it races an Enzo Ferrari!

[Source: YouTube.com]

Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR-X Pics & Video

Anthony Carbone — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:31:53 +0000

Just in time for Xmas, Dodge and it’s SRT group just released the specs on the new 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X. It delivers a heart thumping 640 horsepower from it’s 8.4L V10 and only costs $110,000 USD.

Slated to be produced spring 2010 (just in time for the Viper Spec racing series which starts in July) the new ACR-X gets new track tuned suspension, a diet resulting in a weight loss of 160lbs, some new racing headers and exhaust and some aerodynamic enhancements to improve downforce.

Dodge Targets Road Racing Enthusiasts With 2010 Viper SRT10 ACR-X

* Turn-key, spec-series racer aimed at continuing Dodge Viper’s storied racing history
* Dodge and Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team combine best performance attributes of Viper ACR with Viper Competition Coupe
* Latest special-edition Viper ACR offers improved on-track performance and safety
* Dodge Viper Cup spec series will debut in July 2010

Orlando, Fla., Dec 10, 2009 – Dodge today pulled the cover off the newest special-edition model of the 2010 Viper SRT10 lineup. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a turn-key, non-street legal race car that is slated to make its on-track debut in the summer of 2010.

“The Dodge Viper ACR-X takes the performance attributes of Viper to an even higher level for a wide range of drivers starting with the grassroots racer all the way up to the professional,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand. “This project is a result of many years of performance engineering expertise from our SRT team, combined with the passion and dedication of Viper Nation, to keep the Viper racing tradition going strong on tracks around the country and the world.”

Combining the best performance attributes of the record-setting, street-legal Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) and the safety equipment of championship-winning Viper Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X is powered by the SRT-developed 8.4-liter V10, equipped with factory headers and a low-restriction exhaust system, that produces 640 horsepower (40 more than production model).

The suspension also is tuned and upgraded specifically for on-track usage, while the weight is lightened by a full 160 pounds (versus the standard production Viper) to take on even the most challenging road course. Additional aerodynamic upgrades improve downforce, while enhancing stability and significantly improving grip in high-speed cornering.

Similar to the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X contains factory-installed safety equipment such as a factory-designed roll cage, fuel cell and race seat. Additional racing components are added to meet the significant durability and reliability requirements for on-track competition.

In what will be the final year of production for the current generation Viper, the ACR-X is the third limited, special-edition model to be introduced by Dodge. “”We’re going to make 2010 the most exciting year for Viper yet with specially developed cars for the street and the track,” added Gilles. “The ACR-X is targeted at road-racing enthusiasts who want to successfully compete in our ultimate American sports car.”

Last month, the SRT team used a testing session at Laguna Seca raceway to shake down the Viper ACR-X for the first time. Behind the wheel was professional driver Kuno Wittmer from the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Championship series, who was able to run consistent 1:31.00 lap times around the 2.238-mile, 11-turn course. Wittmer’s lap times were more than 3 seconds faster than the street-legal Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR that holds the production car track record at Laguna Seca raceway.

“The Dodge Viper ACR-X is incredible,” said Wittmer. “After a short warm up, I was running lap times as quick as exotic GT race cars. I was blown away by the power and acceleration, and even more surprised at how the ACR-X navigated the challenging Laguna Seca corners and how friendly it was to drive at the limit.

“All aspects of the car work together perfectly to plant all that horsepower and torque without issue,” Wittmer added. “This will be a great package for someone coming out of grassroots racing with a desire to step-up to GT level competition. Dodge nailed it with this one!”

The Viper SRT10 ACR-X is designed to compete in the Viper Racing League, Sports Car Club of America and National Auto Sport Association events.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will be approximately $110,000. Production is slated to begin in Spring 2010.

For more information on the Dodge Viper ACR-X, call Viper Race Headquarters at (888) 960-3333 or visit www.viperheadquarters.com

Dodge Viper Cup:

The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will make its on-track debut in July 2010 in a newly developed spec series called the Dodge Viper Cup, which will be sanctioned by the existing Viper Racing League. Each vehicle in the new series must be the new Viper ACR-X.

Two races per weekend for five weekends will make up the 10-race 2010 Dodge Viper Cup schedule which includes July 9-11 at Virginia International Raceway; August 14-15 at Hallett Raceway; September 11-12 at Pocono Raceway; October 1-3 at Miller Motorsports Park and October 22-24 at Daytona International Speedway.

A contingency program sponsored by Dodge Motorsports and Mopar will pay out more than $200,000 during 2010. Payouts for each race are in cash and Mopar vouchers come as credit toward purchase of Mopar parts and accessories.

Per Race Cash Mopar Voucher Total
1st $6,500 $1,000 $7,500
2nd $4,500 $500 $5,000
3rd $2,500 $250 $2,750
4th $1,250 $150 $1,400
5th $500 $100 $600

Additional cash awards will be made to the top-3 finishers in the Dodge Viper Cup. The 2010 champion will win $25,000, second-place will receive $10,000 and third-place will pay $5,000.

Viper Racing Heritage:

The Dodge Viper has enjoyed a successful racing heritage that began in 1996 with the original Viper racing entry, the GTS-R, which earned five international GT championships and the 1997-1999 FIA GT championships. It also posted an amazing overall win at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 1999 – the first for a production-based American car.

The Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, introduced in 2003, delivered the next chapter with its coupe-shaped carbon/Kevlar body and a track-ready chassis, based on the Dodge Viper SRT10. The Viper Competition Coupe has continued the on-track prowess by capturing the 2004 SCCA Speed World Challenge GT title, championships in Formula D Drifting series in 2004 and 2006 and the British GT Championship in 2007 and 2008.

[Source: AutomotiveAddicts.com]

Andy House Bugatti Lake Crash – VIDEO UPDATE

Anthony Carbone — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:06:50 +0000

Earlier this week we witnessed the drowning of a Bugatti Veyron Lake Crash, and Friday November 13th it was revealed that the owner and driver was Andy House. Andy House (Performance Auto Sales which sells repaired exotic cars) also owns the Eddie Griffin Crashed Ferrari Enzo (now repaired).

Checkout the video below caught (or staged) by two dudes listening to Sublime’s “Wrong Way” thinking that they were witnessing a Lamborghini crashing into the lake!

According to previous reports, Andy House purchased the Bugatti Veyron for $1.25 million , from a Jonesboro, Ark., dealer last month. According to House he’s one of the largest salvage auto dealers in the world.

His Bugatti Veyron was insured through Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance, according to the La Marque Police report. An insurance sales agent said that it would cost around $8,000 yearly to insure a 2006 Bugatti Veyron. NOW THATS A DEAL!!

The National Automobile Dealers Association set average retail value for a 2006 Bugatti Veyron at $900,000.

[Source: Jalopnik.com, LufkinDailyNews.com]

Ken Block Gymkhana Video Explained

Anthony Carbone — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:08:49 +0000

Less than a year ago we witnessed the uber talented action sports / X Games / DC Shoes founder super hero Ken Block jump his WRX STi Video rally car 171 feet and a max height of 25 feet for the Discovery Channel show Stunt Junkies. Prior to this monster jump we also saw his Ken Block Gymkhana Practice Video which was done in his 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi prepared by Crawford Performance which pushes 530 whp! Checkout his newest toy: Ken Block Subaru TRAX STi which I photographed at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Gymkhana (jim-kah-nuh) is an automotive sport that takes place on an open field ord parking lot and requires drivers to skillfully maneuver their cars around a series of cones, slaloms, 180 degree turns, 360 degree turns, figure eight turns or other obstacles using extreme acceleration, braking, and drifting.

Similar to ‘autocross’, Gymkhana courses are often very complex and memorizing the course is a significant part of achieving a fast time.

The southern California native has excelled in skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross and, in the last few years, rally racing.

[Source: 0-60mag.com]

Bugatti Veyron Lake Crash Video & Pictures

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:46:37 +0000

Yesterday, November 11, 2009 at 3pm a man yet to be identified drove his $2 million dollar Bugatti Veyron into a saltwater lagoon (Galveston County, Texas) when apparently a low-flying pelican distracted him as he traveled north on Interstate 45 just south of the hurricane levee near Omega Bay.

The offending pelican still cannot be reached for comments at this time.

I remember when I got into my first accident at 16, as we don’t have pelicans up north in Canada, so I had to use the excuse that a big black bear made me swerve into the ditch wrecking my parents car.. wildlife excuses are marvelous

The YouTube video creator, exoticcar2009, claims:
“I recorded this 5 miles away from my house in Galveston County, Texas. We have a very rich neighborhood right next to the beach. I was stunned! Third or fourth Veyron Crashed A distracted owner of a Bugatti Veyron, one of the world’s fastest production cars, accidently drove Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, into a lake in Galveston, Texas. The driver was uninjured, but the car, which can sell for around $2 million, was partially submerged in three feet of water.”

[Source: Jalopnik.com]

BMW M3 GTS Pictures, Video, Press Release

Anthony Carbone — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:59:14 +0000

Here are some pictures, videos and press release details on the new BMW M3 GTS due out for delivery after May 2010 in Germany and North America by August 2010.

* Registrations in other countries will be possible from summer 2010
* 450 BHP (4.4l V8)
* 1490 kg / 3278 lbs (DIN standard)
* 6 / 4 piston brake system
* 6 point harness
* 255 35 19 F
* 285 30 19 R
* Rollbar behind the front seats ( only 2 seats )
* Front splitter and Spoiler ( adjustable )
* Fire hydrant
* Racing combo with helmet

Munich. BMW M GmbH now offers a truly outstanding performer based on the BMW M3 Coupé also ideal for Clubsport events – exactly the right car for the truly discerning customer demanding the very utmost in terms of power and performance. The BMW M3 GTS is largely hand-built by the most skilled craftsmen at BMW M GmbH as a perfectly harmonised package of outstanding modifications, with production exclusively to the customer’s personal order. Focused on motorsport, the modifications comprise both the drivetrain, the suspension and the body of the car, as well as its interior. Market launch of the

BMW M3 GTS will be in spring 2010.

Offering this truly exclusive model for the genuine motorsport enthusiast, BMW M GmbH is continuing a great tradition introduced on former generations of the BMW M3. Once again, the outstanding sports potential of the BMW M3 is being consistently enhanced and upgraded to an even higher level, the customer benefiting from the Company’s wide range of know-how in the development and production of racing cars. Through its race-oriented modifications enhancing both performance and safety, the BMW M3 GTS is ready to go in Clubsport events on the track and comes with the option for homologation on the road. So that the driver is able to make his way to the race track in the very same car he will use for racing.

Consistent lightweight technology.

Consistent lightweight construction, adjustable aerodynamic units, an increase in engine size and output on the V8 high-speed power unit and suspension technology meeting all the requirements of motorsport – all this gives the BMW M3 GTS a top position among high-performance cars built for Clubsport racing. Unladen weight according to the DIN standard is less than 1,500 kg (3,300 lb), the lightweight body comes with special mounts for six-point seat belts and a rollcage fitted behind the B-pillar.

Through its design and construction, the materials used and its special equipment, the BMW M3 GTS is a lightweight performer all the way, offering a genuine motorsport driving experience in every respect. In addition to the carbon fibre roof already featured as standard on the BMW M3, weight is consistently optimised by features such as silencers made of titanium, the extra-light centre console and door linings, the omission of rear seats, automatic air conditioning and an audio system, as well as sound insulation tailored specifically to this very special model.

V8 high-speed power unit: derived from motorsport, optimised for motorsport.

The eight-cylinder power unit of the BMW M3 GTS enlarged in size to 4.4 litres and boosted in output to some 450 hp boasts construction principles and technical details carried over directly from motorsport. A supreme surge of ongoing power throughout a wide range of engine speed characterises the outstanding performance of the V8 with its high-speed concept. The features typical of a motorsport engine include the crankcase made of a special aluminium-silicon alloy and constructed in bedplate design, individual throttle butterflies, anti-knock sensors with ion flow technology, and, wet sump oil supply optimised for supreme driving dynamics.

Seven-speed M DKG Drivelogic with race-bred gearshift.

Power is transmitted in the BMW M3 GTS by the M double-clutch gearbox with Drivelogic also available as an option on the regular production model. This seven-speed M DKG Drivelogic gearbox follows a principle also developed for motorsport, shifting gears without the slightest interruption of engine power. The transmission was developed specifically for a particularly powerful high-speed engine and offers ideal qualities for truly dynamic acceleration at all times. The gearshift characteristics on the seven-speed M DKG Drivelogic have been tailored specifically to the modified power unit of the BMW M3 GTS and the driver is able to shift gears both through the selector lever on the centre console and through special M shift paddles on the steering wheel.

High-performance suspension with purpose-built brakes.

To convey the supreme power of the engine to the road in equally supreme style even under the most extreme conditions, the BMW M3 GTS comes with suspension technology likewise derived from the highest realms of motorsport. While the suspension is based on the front and rear axle of the BMW M3 Coupé, the rear axle subframe is bolted firmly in position and the suspension features adjustment threads on the dampers for individual variation of the inbound and rebound strokes.

The high-performance brake system of the BMW M3 GTS features fixed callipers with six pistons up front and four pistons on the rear wheels. The race-oriented set-up of DSC Dynamic Stability Control naturally considers the supreme dynamic potential of the BMW M3 GTS. Different-sized tyres front and rear running on 19-inch M light-alloy Competition rims in double-spoke design ensure optimum transmission of acceleration and brake forces to the road.

Aerodynamics: optimised components with variable geometry.

To optimize the flow of air and adjust the car’s downforce as required, the BMW M3 GTS comes with a race-oriented front air dam and rear wing. This allows appropriate adjustment of the car’s aerodynamic qualities in motorsport and for other purposes, tailored to the specific profile of the respective track. The air guidance units on the front air dam, for example, may be varied in their geometry, just like the position of the rear wing based on the wing already featured on the BMW 320si raced in the WTCC World Touring Car Championship.

Exterior features such as the BMW kidney grille and the gills at the side finished in chrome on the regular BMW M3 come in special dark eloxy-plated chrome on the BMW M3 GTS.

Special interior for supreme performance and safety.

The interior of the BMW M3 GTS clearly reflects the focus on supreme performance and safety on the race track. The interior features include classic bucket seats, interior trim in carbon and an M steering wheel finished in alcantara. The door and side panels at the rear also come in alcantara, while six-point seat belts delivered with the car for subsequent use, a fire extinguisher and preparation for an emergency-off switch in motorsport round off the wide range of special features inside the car.

[Source: M3Post.com]

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]