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BlackforceOne Chevrolet Corvette C6
Dec 1st
The car is called the the BlackforceOne. This monster is actually a limited edition Chevrolet Corvette C6 inspired by Air Force One. Only 25 of them were made. The BlackforceOne is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine churning out 783hp. It hit 3.4 seconds only in the 0-60. More pictures after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Bugatti Veyron crashed into the lake
Nov 16th
This video was recorded by a Facebook user at the right timing. A Bugatti Veyron crashed into Galveston lake. According to the report, accident is caused by a low-flying bird that distracted the driver. Video after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Fifth Gear: Nissan 370Z
Jul 12th
Tiff Needell is taking the new Nissan 370Z out for a test and compare it with the previous 350Z.
“Tiff drives the brand new Nissan 370Z around what used to be one of the fastest race circuits in Europe Reims, in France. Tiff loved the old 350Z, but with Nissan claiming everything changed on the new car, he hopes they havent spoilt the fun. “
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Audi R8 + Ferrari F430 = Tong Jian S11
Jul 5th
This car named Tong Jian S11 was shown at the Shanghai Auto show. it looks like the designer combined the design of Audi R8 and Ferrari F430 to create this car. Yeah, that really looks like a clone, for sure there will be some lawsuits and problem if the car goes into production. More pictures after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Hybrid Seven Roadster by Eric Stoddard
May 25th
This is the Hybrid Seven Roadster by designer Eric Stoddard, inspired by Lotus Super 7. The car is made of structural foam panels, sandwiched between layers of carbon fiber.
“Projected weight is under 450kg, and incredible performance can be achieved using minimum mechanicals. The faceted shape is a direct result of its panelized construction.”
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Top Gear: Police Challenge
May 15th
In this Top Gear show, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond were given tight budget to build their own police cars. Their creations are put to the test at the scene of an accident on the Top Gear test track. I like Richard Hammond version LOL. Videos after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Top Gear: Caparo T1
May 13th
Jeremy Clarkson is taking the Caparo T1 for a track test. The Caparo T1 is mid-mounted with supercharged 3.5L V8 engine, churning out 575hp and 310lb-ft of torque. Video after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Fifth Gear: Ariel Atom going for 0-60mph world record
Apr 24th
In this episode of Fifth Gear, they took Ariel Atom 2 to break the 0 to 60 mph world record at Silverstone. It is powered by a supercharged Honda Civic Type R-sourced K20 engine, producing 300 bhp. Video after the break. Read the rest of this entry »
Rhys Millen Hyundai Genesis Drifter
Apr 19th
Rhys Millen Racing has custom built a Hyundai Genesis specially use for drifting. It is powered by a Nissan-sourced turbocharged V6 engine, producing that produces 560hp. In addition, it has been added with mostly carbon-fiber body, dive planes and huge rear wing, there’s a carbon-fiber rear diffuser – a device designed to further increase downforce and increase cornering speed. Video after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Sunbeam Tiger Concept
Apr 18th
The Sunbeam Tiger Concept is a 2-seater sports car inspired by 1925 Sunbeam Tiger Land Speed Record car. The car was designed by Ryan Skelley, a design student of Coventry University, as a future model to celebrate the centenary of the original Sunbeam (1925-2025). The car is powered by an electrical engine, pushing it 0-60mph at 2.3-seconds, achieving 160mph top speed and a single charge for 800 miles. You can get the charging done in 4 hours. The Sunbeam Tiger Concept is made of eco materials – recycled aluminum tubular chassis, soy foam seats with Biofabric, vegetable oil resin body panels. More pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
