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The World's Fastest Truck – Shockwave

November 9th, 2007

This is the fastest truck in the world called “Shockwave”. It is powered by three jet engines that generate 36,000 horsepower. It is capable of reaching up the speed of 376 mph during an airshow. Video and pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Hossfly V8 Barstools

November 7th, 2007

This is the Hossfly V8 Barstools shown at the SEMA 2007. It doubles up as a ridable vehicle. Not sure on pricing and availability. Video and pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Rapper 50 Cent unveiled his Custom Pontiac G8 at SEMA 2007

November 1st, 2007

Rapper 50 cent aka Curtis Jackson unveiled his custom Pontiac G8 at SEMA 2007. It is powered by an LSX 427 engine dyno-tested to more than 500 horsepower. The LSX 427 engine uses GM Performance Parts’ affordable, durable LSX cylinder block as its foundation. The engine assembly was filled out with a variety of production-based components used on the Corvette Z06′s 7.0L LS7 engine, including a forged steel crankshaft, lightweight titanium connecting rods, racing-derived aluminum cylinder heads and a complete LS7 intake/throttle body/fuel injection system. Video and pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Honda S2000 CR

October 29th, 2007

Honda has released their new S2000 CR, designed for club racing events, yeah CR stands for Club Racer. This new track-tuned model offers a tighter suspension, quicker steering, and an aerodynamic body kit with removable aluminum hard top and front underbody and rear wing spoilers. For weight reducing, Honda offers the stereo and air conditioning as options and replaces the spare tire with tire repair kit. The Honda S2000 CR is available for $36,300. More pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Tokyo Motor Show: Nissan GT-R Revealed

October 25th, 2007

Nissan has officially unveiled its new GT-R at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007. GTR’s performance can put Porsche 911 Turbo, Dodge Viper, and Corvette Z06 in competition. More pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Audi R8 Commercial – The slowest car we've ever built

October 22nd, 2007

Here’s the Audi’s new commercial showing you how it’s R8 built. UK is investing more than £6 million to support its R8 high-performance sports car with one of the most ironic claims in the history of advertising: “the slowest car we’ve ever built”. The new campaign featuring the sought-after all-aluminium, quattro four-wheel-driven, V8-powered two-seater breaks this week, and represents the largest investment ever made by Audi UK in the launch of a new car. Video after the jump. Read more…

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Novitec Tunero F430

October 17th, 2007

Yes, it’s the F430. It is the Novitec Tunero F430, a modified Ferrari F430 in matte black color shown by Novitec at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2007. They have changed the name to Tunero. Tunero boasts 2 race inter cooled supercharged with new intake system, fuel injectors and oil coolers. The engine produces 707horsepower at 8,350 rpm and 525 lb/ft of torque at 6300 rpm. It boosts from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 216 mph. More pictures after the jump. Read more…

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2009 Skyline GT-R official pictures

October 17th, 2007

GT-R fans, here are some new official pictures of the new 2008 Skyline GT-R from Edmunds. The specifications will be announced on the Nissan’s Tokyo Show press conferment on the 24th October. But what we know here is that GT-R will be powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces 473 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque. It is mated with the GR6 dual-clutch six-speed automatic and it’s an all-wheels drive car. Nissan said that this 2008 GT-R will boosts from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds and achieving a top speed of $80,000. More pictures after the jump.
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Top Gear – Volkswagen Golf GTi W12

October 10th, 2007


Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear took the VW Golf GTI W12 650 out for a road test. It is powered by a 6.0L biturbo W12, producing 650 horsepower and 530 lb-ft of torque, mated with a 6-speed automatic and boosting 0 to 60mph in 3.5 seconds. Video and pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Fifth Gear – Audi TT 6-speed manual vs. S-Tronic (DSG)

October 6th, 2007

Vicki Henderson of Fifth Gear took the 6-speed manual Audi TT against its DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) counterpart. Which version do you think is faster? Video after the jump. Read more…

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