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Transparent Garage for you Luxury Car

August 25th, 2006


If you have a Ferrari or Lamborghini at home, will you park at it your normal concrete garage? I guess not. Here’s a garage concept, a transparent concrete garage model created by architects Neutral, the “Designer Garage”. No worry, no one will stare at your expensive car the whole day because this transparent garage features LCD sandwiched in between the concrete which can be electronically darken. This transparent garage will be selling at the price of $212,000.

[via Gizmodo]

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Marcos TSO GT road test

August 17th, 2006

Richard Hammont took a road test on the Marcos TSO GT in Top Gear Segment. The Marcos TSO GT sports a 420 horse power aluminum V8-engine, feature a 6-speed manual gearbox boosting from 0-60 in 4.1secs. Video…
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Latest RUF Creation the 2007 RUF R Kompressor

August 12th, 2006

The latest creation from RUF, the 2007 RUF R Kompressor based on Porsche’s 997. This car features a supercharged, 3.8L flat-6 that produces 435hp @ 7000rpm and 347 ft-lb torque @ 5000rpm; it accelerates in 4.1 seconds from 0-60mph. The basis of the supercharged engine is the centrifugal Kompressor with a planetary gear box. This supercharger works like a mechanic turbo charger which is operated by a v-belt. The engine has an aluminium intake manifold developed by RUF with two integrated intercoolers, optimized injection valves, a lower base compression, sport catalytic converters with greater performance and a newly adjusted electronic engine management system. More pics…
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Peugeot 908 RC released

August 11th, 2006

Pegeuot has released its new 908 RC concept, powered by a monstrous V12 that generates 700hp and 885 ft-lb torque. This model will be on show at the Paris Auto Show this coming September. Not much detail has been released yet. More pics on Peugeot 908…
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Pimp a 1955 Ride

July 31st, 2006

RM Auctions will be offering the Beatnik, a custom-pimped BUBBLETOP 1955 FORD from designer Gary “Chopit” Fioto in Monterey, California, August 18. It’s a vision of the future from the past, but you can buy it now. They took four years to modify this car, and include Cadillac and Lincoln components. The car’s estimated value will be around $350,000 – $450,000.

[via TheRawFeed]

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Tesla Roadster Unveiled

July 20th, 2006


The high-performance roadster, the Tesla Roadster launched by Independent Silicon Valley-based automaker Tesla. Tesla Roadster is an all-electric car capable of accelerating to 60 mph in just 4 seconds, while offering equivalent mileage of 135 mph, and a 250 mile range. High-performance roadster is capable of hanging with a Ferrari F430, Porsche Carrera S, or BMW M5. The car has a top speed of 130 mph, the automaker said. Funding came from several big names in the technology world, including Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Availability of the Tesla Roadster in the United States is expected to begin next summer.
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Alfa Romeo Spix Pictures

July 19th, 2006


Pictures for Alfa Romeo Spix are out. Here’s the picture for the furure Flying Car Alfa Romeo Spix. View Post More Pictures…
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ360 Pictures

July 15th, 2006


Mitsubishi has announced their new Lancer Evolution IX, a more powerful version sports car for the British market. A development of the FQ-340, the new FQ-360 features a 366 hp version of Mitsubishi’s 2.0-litre turbo engine. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is fully reprogrammed to create a car that delivers 366bhp at 6887rpm and 363lb ft of torque at 3200rpm.The peak output of 363lb ft is 8lb ft more than the FQ-400 produced and is delivered 2200rpm lower down the rev range. The torque output is the key to this car’s character. It’s also 18lb ft more than the FQ-340. The car will sprint from 0-60mph in an estimated 4.1sec and top 160mph. The Lancer Evolution IX will cost £35,504 (around USD65, 192.80) in the UK. Pictures for you after the jump…
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Smart Roadster

July 14th, 2006


Jeremy Clarkson takes the Smart Roadster out for a road test in this classic episode of Top Gear. This car “powered by 45 or 60 kW (61 or 82 PS) versions of the turbocharged 3-cylinder engine” and also a “steering wheel with Formula 1-style gearpaddles”.
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The Fast and The Furious : Tokyo Drift

April 28th, 2006

For those racing geeks, this is the best of the best which i can find now. I know you would love it! Its the infamous “The Fast and The Furious : Tokyo Drift” movie. The website had been launched just a week ago and there are photos, trailer and wallpaper for you to download. I recon you to take a look at the trailer. Its amazing! Oh gosh, i just cant wait for it now.
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