Thanks for the tip Terry (aka, "The Deuce")!
Video: Car Magazine Co-Drives The 2008 Nissan GT-R
2008 Ford Focus ST Image - Is It Real?
2007 SEMA: Chevy V8 Powered Quadracycle
"As the personal transportation market continues to grow, I wanted to build a new breed of vehicle that customers can get excited about, feel comfortable about riding, and customize it like the hot rods of the past with relative ease" said Roger Bourget, President of Bourget's Bike Works, "These machines will appeal to a new breed of open-air rider, and change the future landscape of the performance market." -Continued
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Limited Production of 25 Per Year
- MSRP - Starting at $90,000.00 USD
- 425 Horsepower, 383 Fast Burn Chevrolet Crate Motor
- Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission
- Winters "Quick Change" Rear End
- Porsche 930 CV Joints
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- Power Rack and Pinion Steering
- All Aluminum Body
- Custom 17 x 12 Aluminum Wheels with AVON 330 Tires
Via: Jalopnik
SEMA Show: Chrysler Town & Country Black Jack
The Black Jack sits on one-off 20-in. wheels tucked around a set of Brembo SRT brakes and matched with an adjusted ride height. The van’s body is covered in a custom Amber-Black Pearl paint with the hood featuring a ghosted "Black Jack" decal while chrome accents complement the billet-style grill. Inside the Black Jack gets LED lighting, dual panoramic-style roof openings while a leather- wrapped curved bench replaces the third-row seats. -Continued after the jump
As you’d expect, the Town & Country Black Jack is equipped with a high-end entertainment system that features two KICKER 10-in. L7 sub woofers tied to a 1250-watt amplifier, two pairs of 6-in. speakers and a four-channel 700-4 amplifier combined with rear-mounted 37-in. LCD flat screen and two 7-in. overhead monitors. The latter are connected to three hidden overhead digital cameras so forget about cheating...
Via: Omniauto , Source: Chrysler
2007 Tokyo Show: Ford Escape Adventure Concept
According to Ford, the Escape Adventure Concept features several 'teasing' changes to draw attention to future possibilities, hinting at styling opportunities that can be quickly introduced to market either as production changes or as accessories. These include a revised front incorporating a three-bar grille with silver-accented air intakes and larger headlights. In the rear-end, the Escape concept gets restyled horizontal (instead of vertical) LED tail lamps and a diffuser. The prototype is also equipped with 18x7-inch alloy wheels with 235/60R18 tires. -Continued after the jump
"Our goal from the start was to accentuate the Escape's on-road presence with styling changes that would enhance its appeal as a crossover SUV. To achieve this, we focused mainly on the grille and head light areas," said Paul Gibson, Chief Designer, Asia Pacific and
2008 Ford Model T Concept by Designer David Beasley
"2008 bears a special date for Ford - the 100th birthday of the Model T. For this reason, I believe that the perfect time to replace the Ka or Fiesta and give the customer an affordable 'halo' product is next year”, said David. I have designed this around contemporary architecture and graphic influences with the intention of creating a fresh yet heritage inspired design."
Images courtesy: David Beadley , Via: Carbodydesign
Iveco Introduces Land Rover Based Massif 4x4
Via: Autoblog.it , Source: Iveco
Nissan GT-R Promo Video
2007 SEMA: Jeep Wrangler Ultimate With 6.4-liter V8 Hemi
Engine aside, the concept also features an enhanced suspension with a 3-in. lift to fit the immense 35-in. BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires mounted on 18-in. alloys, chromed exterior details, Nappa leather interior and a multimedia infotainment system. -Details and high res images after the jump
PRESS RELEASE: The Jeep Wrangler Ultimate with 392 HEMI® from Mopar
Designer: Mark Allen, Chief Designer – Jeep/Dodge Truck Studios
The name says it all.
The Jeep Wrangler Ultimate with 392 HEMI from Mopar is a concept vehicle that answers the question "how far can you go with the new Jeep Wrangler?" Beginning with the all-new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon®, the design team set out to create the best of the best – combining high style and materials with the best off-road machine ever offered by Jeep.
The suspension is enhanced with a 3-in. lift to clear the massive 35-in. BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires mounted on custom, polished Alcoa Forged 18-in. wheels. The exterior is chromed out courtesy of Mopar:
fuel filler door
taillamp guards
tubular side steps
exterior mirrors
tow hooks
door handles
hood hinges
fascia overlays
To complete the look, the exterior is coated in a wildly experimental 'Liquid Charcoal Pearl Coat' paint.
The Wrangler Ultimate's real story is its interior. Taking cues from rugged adventure sports bags and accessories, the team created a high style and detailed interior compartment that is as tough and beautiful as the exterior. Seating surfaces are clad in durable orange mesh fabric and dark slate gray Nappa/Province leather – bound with a heavy black-leather baseball stitch. Instrument panel details are treated to a stunning Argent Pearl/Satin Silver paint combination, reinforcing the machine character for which Jeep is known. The interior is also home to the exclusive MyGIG™ Multimedia Infotainment System. There are also DVD screens for passengers in the front and rear.
To provide authentic performance on the trail, the team also dropped in a 392 HEMI crate motor.
Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Jeep
Mercedes Museum Hosts The World’s Strongest Man Made Tornado
However, despite what you may think, the 34-metre-high artificial tornado does not act as a decorative piece of the museum; it’s actually functional as it serves to eliminate smoke in the event of a fire. See, in order to achieve approval from authorities, fire protection regulations required all areas outside the fire level to be smoke-free in the event of smoke emission. However, due to the open-plan structure of the museum, the exhibition areas are connected to each other without any fire zones via an interior courtyard and ramps. -Continued after the jump
This meant that the architectures and engineers had to take an innovative approach to solve the problem. The answer came in the form of a unique smoke elimination system that uses the principle of the tornado force. In the event of fire, 144 outlets located along the core walls inject air into the interior courtyard of the
Volvo P1800 Clocks 2.6 Million Miles!
From there on
"My goal is to reach three million miles in the next five years," Gordon said. "But, whether I reach that mark is more up to me than it is the car. The car's parts may be able to take it, but I'm not so sure about my own.
"I turn 72 on July 15, 2012," he added. "That seems like a nice day to clock three million and park the car once and for all. It will be a fantastic testament to the engineering genius of Volvo as well as to the resiliency of folks my age.
"I'll also feel comfortable that three million miles is a record that no one will ever be able to reach in the same car," Gordon continued. "That is, unless Barry Bonds decides to start driving his car more after he retires from baseball."
Notably Gordon is unsure what to do with his P1800 Coupe if he actually manages to hit three million miles -though he has considered selling it for... a dollar per each mile he's driven.
"I also think it should go in a nice, cozy museum where people will get to enjoy seeing the car that beat the odds - all with the same engine, same radio, same axles, same transmission and of course the same driver," Gordon said.
"So, maybe I'll sell it. Maybe I'll donate it to a museum," he concluded. "Who knows? Maybe I'll keep driving it."
Source: Volvo
Bentley Announces 19% Sales & Revenue Increase In 2007
In terms of turnover, from January to September 2007, Bentley reported more than €1 billion of revenue, improved by 19.3 per cent over the same period last year. Operating profit also improved by €62 million, year-on-year, to €107 million.
“Our continuing strong product-led performance in the third quarter means that Bentley is on track for a fourth consecutive year of growth in worldwide sales and profitability,” said Stuart McCullough, Bentley’s Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing.
2008 VW Touran by ABT Sportsline
In relation to power upgrades, ABT concentrates exclusively on the diesel options with the 90 Hp & 105 Hp 1.9 TDI units delivering 115 & 130 Hp respectively and the 140 Hp & 170 Hp 2.0 TDI units, 170 and 190 Hp respectively.
Subaru Announces 2008 Impreza WRX STi Group N Rally Car
Via: Insideline , Source: Subaru
Press Release - New Model IMPREZA WRX STI :
Subaru Tecnica International (STI) has decided on the standard specification of the FIA (International Automobile Federation) Group N car with the new Impreza WRX STI, sold by FHI as a base vehicle. They will be sold at specially agreed motorsport bases (STI base teams) in Europe,
The new IMPREZA WRX STI (vehicle type: Subaru CBA-GRB) that went on sale on October 24th for the domestic market is a 5 door car with the combination of Subaru’s unique symmetrical AWD chassis layout and high power horizontally-opposed 2 liter turbo engine. They have continued development for the customer-prepared Group N rally cars to be presented in 2008 or after, exchanging information with the FHI production car development team, to improve elements and the competitiveness necessary for rallying. As soon as the base vehicles go on sale, the FIA VO parts for Group N and the STI sport parts for increased competitiveness will be released. FHI has decided that they will apply for FIA Group N status for the new IMPREZA WRX STI, and are aiming to get approval on January 1st 2008.
The new IMPREZA WRX STI features improved basic chassis functionality, including increased maneuverability through modifications to the front suspension geometry, better stability in straight line movement through a larger wheelbase, and better road-holding through the adoption of a double wishbone rear suspension. In addition, by adopting an active valve control system (AVCS) that sucks in emissions, an electronically controlled throttle, strengthened conrods and such, they have increased engine performance ? mainly the power output and torque, allowing for even more precise engine settings. The 3-mode SI drive and multi-mode DCCD (drivers control differential) - which control the different characteristics of the enginefs torque - have computerized controls, allowing users infinite possibilities in rally competition. In addition to all this, they have cut back on the rear overhang, altered the distribution of weight in the front and rear, raised the centre of gravity, and optimized the height of the roll centre, all of which contribute to the increased performance in rallying of the new machine.
STI has been working on the development of the new IMPREZA WRX STI Group N model for a long time, cooperating with the previously mentioned STI base teams, finalizing the standard specification after development tests carried out in Europe and
The Group N base vehicle, based on the domestic Japanese model, will be delivered to STI base teams around the world for the 2008 season.
Major Components of the New Model IMPREZA WRX STI
Car: SUBARU CBA-GRB
Model type: 5-door AWD 6MT
Dimensions (mm): Length: 4415 x Width: 1795 x Height: 1475 x Wheelbase: 2625
Vehicle weight (kg): 1470
Engine: EJ20 2.0 litre DOHC 16 valve AVCS turbo
Engine power: Max. output: 227 k-W (308ps)/6400 rpm. Max. torque 422 N-m(43.0kg-m)/4400 rpm
Fuel tank: 60 litres
Steering: Rack & pinion 13 : 1
Suspension: Front: Strut Rear: Double wishbone
Brakes: Front: Ventilated discs Rear: Ventilated discs
STI Group N project
STI started the Group N project in 2003 to expand its business within the FIA Group N category, the most popular class in world rallying. They appointed George Donaldson from the
From 2004, STI created specially agreed motorsport bases called gSTI base teams.h Their concept is for STI and the base teams to join forces to expand Group N, and they have made marketing efforts with Prodrive from the UK and Tommi Makinen Racing from Finland.
This organization has recently made contracts with Barratero Racing from
The new IMPREZA WRX STI Group N machine has been developed in conjunction with the base teams. The development tests carried out in South America and
STI base teams have worked together with STI to create a business infrastructure in Group N. In addition to their contributions in developing rally parts, the base teams manage customers and distribute both base cars and rally cars in their respective areas. Rally parts (safety mechanisms and guards) are also provided to customers by the base teams.
New Model IMPREZA WRX STI
FIA Group N Rally Competition Parts on
Subaru Tecnica International (STI) has designated that FIA (International Automobile Federation) Group N rally competition parts for the New Impreza WRX STI sold by FHI will start being sold from November 1st in Europe, South America, and other specially agreed motorsport bases (STI base teams).
Rally competition parts for the new Impreza WRX STI (vehicle type: Subaru CBA-GRB) were developed by STI with all the know-how accumulated throughout previous models. They will start being supplied as soon as the vehicle goes on sale, and able to be used after the new Impreza WRX STI becomes approved by the FIA group N homologation in January 2008. The competition parts consist of the minimal necessary core parts and VO parts; there are also newly designed parts for the full model change of the vehicle as well as existing parts for previous models. The new parts were developed in conjunction with FHI partner suppliers that provide production car parts and as a joint project with suppliers with strong international backgrounds. It has been proven that the final product has performed extremely well, from the very good results of tests carried out on both rough gravel roads in South America and twisty smooth gravel roads in
The competition parts feature increased durability of rubber parts such as mounts on suspension bushes and engine gearboxes, brake systems with accomplished large volume calipers, variable proportioning valves that optimize braking and increase stability, LSD with selection of multiple operating characteristics (3 types in front and 3 types in the rear) to increase competitiveness, and pillow ball top mounts with increased strength and part life. The parts delivery system has been developed towards the 2008 season so that the end users can start preparing as soon as they get their hands on the base vehicles. The engine control unit (ECU), drivers control differential (DCCD) control units, FIA group N 32mm engine restrictors, all with the know-how of STI consolidated into them, are prepared for delivery sometime after December 1st.
New model IMPREZA WRX STI Group N rally parts list
| Part No. | Part Name | VO | Retail Price(JPY) | |
Existing part | 410224S020 | ENGINE MOUNT SET VO | V | 40,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | ST410224S040 | GEARBOX MOUNT | | 7,480 | now on sale |
New part | 20320ZR100 | TOP MOUNT Ft (PILLO) | V | 48,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20370ZR100 | TOP MOUNT Rr (PILLO) | V | 48,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 45135ZR000 | CUSHION RAD DUPR AND LWR SET | | 3,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20204ZR000 | RUB BUSH ARM Ft Ft | | 3,800 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20204ZR010 | RUB BUSH ARM Ft Rr | | 3,800 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 41022ZR000 | CUSH RUB CRMN SET | | 2,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 41322ZR000 | | | 4,800 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 41322ZR010 | | | 4,800 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20174ZR000 | RUB BUSH Rr SUB FRM | | 5,800 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 41322ZR020 | RUB BUSH DIFF Rr | | 6,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20254ZR000 | RUB BUSH TRG Ft | | 4,500 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20254ZR020 | RUB BUSH LAT Ft | | 4,500 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20254ZR030 | RUB BUSH LK R OUT | | 4,500 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20254ZR040 | RUB BUSH UPR Ft | | 4,200 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20254ZR010 | RUB BUSH TRG Rr | | 4,500 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20254ZR060 | RUB BUSH STAB LK | | 4,100 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20414ZR000 | RUB BUSH Ft STAB for 17mm | | 2,500 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20464ZR000 | RUB BUSH Rr STAB for 15mm | | 2,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20464ZR010 | RUB BUSH Rr STAB for 17mm | | 2,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 26402ZR000 | M/C SPACER | V | TBA | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 26402ZR010 | ROD RH | V | 5,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 26402ZR020 | ROD LH | V | 5,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 28321ZR000 | DRIVE SHAFT ASSY Ft | V | 180,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 28421ZR000 | DRIVE SHAFT ASSY Rr | V | 150,000 | 2007.11.1 |
Existing part | 283964S000 | DRIVE SHAFT BOOT KIT( F ) | V | 15,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 284964S000 | DRIVE SHAFT BOOT KIT ( R ) | V | 15,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 384154S000 | SPINDLE (F) | V | 22,000 | now on sale |
New part | 28373ZR000 | HUB UNIT Ft | | 13,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 28473ZR000 | HUB UNIT Rr | | 13,000 | 2007.11.1 |
Existing part | 261004S010 | GpN BRAKE KIT Ft (Gravel) | V | 620,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 261004S000 | GpN BRAKE KIT Ft (Tarmac) | V | 620,000 | now on sale |
New part | 26100ZR010 | GpN BRAKE KIT Rr | V | 620,000 | 2007.11.1 |
Existing part | 262204S050 | Ft BRAKE CALIPER RH GRAVEL/TARMAC | V | 144,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 262204S060 | Ft BRAKE CALIPER LH GRAVEL/TARMAC | V | 144,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 262204S070 | BRKT/Ft CALPER GRAVEL/TARMAC | V | 44,500 | now on sale |
Existing part | 262204S080 | SPACER/Ft TARMAC CALPER | V | 30,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 263004S060 | Ft BRAKE ROTOR RH/TARMAC | V | 83,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 263004S070 | Ft BRAKE ROTOR LH/TARMAC | V | 83,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 263004S100 | BELL/Ft BRAKE ROTOR/TARMAC | V | 66,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 262994S040 | BOBBIN KIT Ft TARMAC | V | 14,500 | now on sale |
Existing part | 263004S080 | Ft BRAKE ROTOR RH/GRAVEL | V | 83,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 263004S090 | Ft BRAKE ROTOR LH/GRAVEL | V | 83,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 263004S110 | BELL/Ft BRAKE ROTOR/GRAVEL | V | 50,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 262994S050 | BOBBIN KIT Ft GRAVEL | V | 14,500 | now on sale |
Existing part | 266204S000 | Rr BRAKE CALIPER RH GRAVEL/TARMAC | V | 13,800 | now on sale |
Existing part | 266204S010 | Rr BRAKE CALIPER LH GRAVEL/TARMAC | V | 13,800 | now on sale |
Existing part | 26620ZR000 | BRKT Rr RH/Rr BRAKE CALIPER G/T | V | 86,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 26620ZR010 | BRKT Rr LH/Rr BRAKE CALIPER G/T | V | 86,000 | 2007.11.1 |
Existing part | 267004S030 | Rr BRAKE ROTOR RH GRAVEL/TARMAC | V | 80,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 267004S040 | Rr BRAKE ROTOR LH GRAVEL/TARMAC | V | 80,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 267004S050 | BELL/Rr BRAKE ROTOR GRAVEL/TARMAC | V | 56,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 266994S020 | BOBBIN KIT Rr | V | 14,500 | now on sale |
New part | 28411ZR000 | HOUSING Rr Rh | V | 14,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 28411ZR010 | HOUSING Rr Lh | V | 14,000 | 2007.11.1 |
Existing part | 267044S000 | DISK BRAKE COVER R Rh(AP) | V | 42,857 | now on sale |
Existing part | 267044S010 | DISK BRAKE COVER R Lh(AP) | V | 42,857 | now on sale |
Existing part | 264824S000 | VARIABLE P VALVE | V | 75,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 261004S040 | HYD HAND BRAKE CYL BRKT KIT | V | 135,714 | now on sale |
New part | TBA | HAND BRAKE LEVER RH | | TBA | 2007.11.1 |
New part | TBA | HAND BRAKE LEVER LH | | TBA | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 35010ZR010 | T/M SHIFT LINKAGE 6MT | V | 45,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | TBA | MECHANICAL LSD Ft ASSY 3 OPTION | V | TBA | 2008.1.1 |
New part | TBA | MECHANICAL LSD Rr ASSY 3 OPTION | V | TBA | 2008.1.1 |
Existing part | ST301004S040 | CLUTCH DISC (6MT) | V | 27,500 | now on sale |
Existing part | ST302104S020 | CLUTCH COVER (6MT) | V | 38,500 | now on sale |
Existing part | 390004S020 | DCCD OVERHAUL KIT(06 MY) | V | 70,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | ST390004S000 | FRONT LSD OVER HAUL KIT | V | 34,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | ST3900055040 | REAR LSD OVER HAUL KIT | V | 28,000 | now on sale |
Existing part | 32000AJ070 | TRANS ASSY 07MY | | 540,000 | now on sale |
New part | 144594ZR000 | INTAKE DUCT ASSY | V | TBA | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 10020ZR000 | RISTRICTOR 32mm 08MY | V | 25,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 45162ZR000 | HOSE RADIATOR UPER AND LWR SET | V | TBA | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 12009ZR000 | PISTON ASSY | | 34,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 22611ZR000 | GROUP N ECU | | 140,000 | 2007.12.1 |
New part | 32520ZR000 | GROUP N DCCD CU | | 120,000 | 2007.12.1 |
New part | 22401ZR000 | SPARK PLUG (STD TYPE) | | 6,000 | 2007.12.1 |
New part | TBA | SPARK PLUG (RACING TYPE) | | 6,000 | 2008.3.1 |
New part | 45137ZR000 | RADIATOR CAP (PUSH) | | TBA | 2008.1.1 |
Existing part | 281004S120 | WHEEL 15INCH 114.3 | | 32,000 | now on sale |
New part | 34110ZR000 | LHD STRG RACK 13:1 | | 285,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20410ZR000 | STABILIZER Ft 18mm (VO) | V | 25,000 | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 20204ZR020 | BEARING LWR ARM Ft ( R ) | V | TBA | 2008.12.1 |
New part | TBA | ROOF VENTILATOR | V | TBA | 2007.11.1 |
New part | 45511ZR000 | ENG OIL COOLER (NO FITTING HOSE) | V | TBA | 2007.12.1 |
New part | 38316ZR000 | Rr DIFF CASE COVER | V | 82,000 | 2007.12.1 |
* he parts above are group N rally competition parts. Knowledge in rallying is necessary upon installing them. The parts are not to be installed on road cars.
* Parts marked as VO are parts to apply for FIA VO. FIA group N authorization papers are needed upon participation.
* The parts above are designed to pass FIA competition vehicle regulations, but do not guarantee competition compatibility. Please confirm compatibility with the respective competition rules.
* Catalogue numbers and prices displayed may change without notice.