We’re willing to bet that it was none other than a classic American muscle car that first ignited your passion for automobiles. That vintage, “cool guy” thing really resonated with you, and ever since your heart thumps like a cartoon character’s every time a Stang, Corvette or Camaro rolls up next to you at the limit line. From their aggressive stance and glistening paint jobs to their rumblin’ exhausts, there’s no wondering why muscle cars are the top performers out in the gravel jungle.
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
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?
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.
Checkout this mean looking white modified Oakley DesignFerrari 458 Italia video. Oakley Design has limited the number of these modified examples to 7 cars.
Today September 29th at the Paris Motor Show, Audi introduced the e-Tron Spyder concept.
The e-Tron Spyder is an Audi hybrid that features a rear mid-mounted twin turbo diesel injected (TDI) V6 engine with 295hp and 479 ft-lbs of torque which deliver power to the rear wheels. It also has 2 electric motors driving the front wheels which provide an additional 85hp and 260 ft-lbs of torque which balance this machine to the ideal 50:50 weight ratio.
The Audi eTron Spyder does 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). It’s fuel-economy is an impressive 2.2 liters/100 km (106.92 US mpg) and it’s 50L diesel gas tank will range 1,000+ km.
Checkout this sick video created by Pagani to congratulate the Frecce Tricolori 313th Aerobatic Training Squadron for 50 years of spreading the Italian excellence and passion abroad. Great video featuring the Pagani Zonda Tricolore.
This morning (Thursday September 9, 2010) New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was involved a non serious car crash this morning in Boston while driving his Audi S8.
Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald said a sedan and a passenger van collided at 6:34 a.m. at Commonwealth Avenue and Gloucester Street.
The driver of the sedan was seen walking around after the crash. Another man was stuck in the back of his minivan and had to be removed with the Jaws of Life, then transported to an area hospital, MacDonald said.
Brazilian Ayrton Senna is regarded as one of the greatest rockstar Formula One drivers of all time. Ayrton (34) had 3 Formula One world titles under his belt when he fatally crashed in 1994 leading the San Marino Grand Prix in Italy. This movie will commemorate and showcase his gifted driving skills and lifestyle from birth to death. The film will also most likely highlight Senna’s constant safety concerns which made him consider retiring from the sport after Roland Ratzenberger died the previous day (the first fatal accident in Formula One in 12 years). The next morning (Ayrton’s last race) was ironically spent meeting fellow drivers to take on a new responsibility to re-create the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, a Drivers’ Safety group to increase safety in Formula One. As the most senior driver, he was offered to take the role of leader in this effort. Since Senna’s death, no drivers have died behind the wheel of a Formula One car, despite large accidents still occurring.
From their aggressive stance and glistening paint jobs to their rumblin' exhausts, there's no wondering why muscle cars are the top performers out in the gravel jungle. Read this Top 5 Ways To Improve Your Camaro, Vette or Stang to crank up your ride's performance to an optimal level.
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