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SRT Auctions First Viper To Benefit Pediatric Cancer Foundation
The all-new 2013 SRT Viper is without a doubt the star of this year’s New York Auto Show. Boasting big numbers, the Viper’s enormous 8.4-liter V10 engine produces 640-hp. Plus, SRT has announced a factory-backed return of the Viper to the American Le Mans Series and international endurance racing. But here comes the most important…
2013 SRT Viper Gets Showcased – Videos
The new SRT Viper made a huge splash at the New York Auto Show, and most certainly all those who weren’t able to attend the show are starving for more videos of America’s newest mean machine. We hit the show floor with our cameras to give you all a first look, but now SRT has…
Transformers ‘Barricade’ Police Mustang For Sale
Fans of the original Transformers movie now have the opportunity to own the original Barricade Saleen Ford Mustang from the 2007 Hollywood blockbuster. But that’s not all. The eBay auction is throwing in a “two for one deal” with a 2006 Ford Mustang GT designed to be like Bumblebee…except it’s not a Chevy Camaro. With the…
Two Car Toyota GT 86 Team to Race in Nürburgring 24 Hours – Video
Toyota is extremely proud of its new GT 86, and out in Japan, its motorsports partner Gazoo Racing has built a pair of GT 86s to compete in the famous Nürburgring 24 Hours race. The race will take place from May 17th to the 20th and Gazoo Racing will also be fielding a Lexus LFA…
2013 SRT Viper Joins Forza 4 Roster – Video
The SRT Viper debuted at the New York Auto Show earlier this week and has become the new, hot, and trending topic since then. As with any vehicle debut, there’s mixed emotions and opinions about it, but overall the reception on the SRT Viper is that it’s a success. But for most automotive enthusiasts, the…
Acura NSX Roadster Unveiled for Avengers Movie
Japanese automaker Acura has a huge involvement with the upcoming Avengers movie, which already looks to be a hit based on trailers and previews. We got a hint that Acura would be the official automotive partner for the movie when we spotted the Stark Industries Acura Super Car earlier this year. It appears that the super…
Viper GTS-R to Reclaim Racing Glory – Photo Gallery: 2012 NY Auto Show
Yes, the Viper is back and with its debut SRT boss Ralph Gilles announced another surprise: it’s returning not just to the street, but also to the race track. The Viper GTS-R, backed by a factory SRT team, will compete in this year’s American Le Mans Series (ALMS), taking on Corvettes and Ferraris. “Racing has…
Nissan GT-R Club Track Edition to Compete in 24 Hours of Nürburgring – Video
Nissan is out to prove a point on just how formidable the Club Track Edition GT-R is. This year, the Japanese automaker will bring a production version of the Club Track Edition GT-R to compete in the 24 hours at Nürburgring endurance race. Nissan said that competing in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with a…
Designer of the Porsche 911, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche Passes Away at 76
The designer of the famed Porsche 911 model has sadly passed away today at the age of 76. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche was the oldest son of Ferry Porsche and the news comes as the German automaker debuts its Boxster and Cayenne Diesel at the New York Auto Show. “We mourn the death of Ferdinand Alexander…
2013 Subaru BRZ Pricing Announced: $25,495
The 2013 Subaru BRZ will be hitting dealerships this spring, and will carry a base price of $25,495. This price makes the BRZ $1,295 more expensive than its technical counterpart, the Scion FR-S. The base price gets you a six-speed manual transmission and a naturally aspirated 200 horsepower boxer engine. If you want to upgrade to…
2013 BMW M5 Priced from $90,695, M6 from $106,995
BMW has just announced MRSP pricing for its new vehicles, including the incredibly powerful M5 sports sedan and M6 Coupe. Starting us off is the $87,395 2013 BMW 650i which has a 445 horsepower, twin-turbo V8 and can get to 60 mph in as quick as 4.6 seconds. The all-wheel drive 2013 BMW 650i xDrive model…
2013 SRT Viper Video, First Look: 2012 NY Auto Show
The most highly anticipated reveal of the 2012 NY Auto Show did not disappoint. Sure it’s has a remarkably similar 8.4-liter V10 engine with 640 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque, but that’s hardly something to complain about. The rest of the all-new Viper is wildly new, however, with some rather Ferrari-inspired styling (the red…
Tuners Rapidly Embracing New Toyota GT 86 – Videos
It’s not often that a game changing sports car comes out onto the market. The Toyota GT 86 / Scion FR-S is exactly that, and it’s clear that tuners and aftermarket product manufacturers are just as excited for the platform as automotive enthusiasts are. There’s little to no doubt in our minds that the Scion…
2013 SRT Viper is Still Mean, Now Beautiful Too: 2012 NY Auto Show
Under the hood is a 8.4-liter V10, but it’s gained new high strength forged pistons, lightweight composite intake manifold, aluminum flywheel and changes the exhaust.
Toyota GT 86 Video Reminds us to Drive with Passion
The Toyota GT 86 will be making its way to America soon as the Scion FR-S, and the Japanese automaker wanted to remind the general public that not only was the vehicle built with passion, but they would like us to drive with passion. The clip is made to get our blood flowing in anticipation…
Mercedes 300 SL Wooden Replica is Exquisite
Well, here’s to hoping this 300 SL replica doesn’t get destroyed by German officials. A German craftsman in Duisberg, Germany has created this exquisite work of art: a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL entirely hand-carved from wood. According to the eBay auction, the wooden replica sold for about $7,800 and has fully-functional Gullwing doors, intricately-detailed dash,…
2013 SRT Viper Leaked Ahead of NY Auto Show Reveal
Desperate to get a glimpse of the 2013 Viper when it’s unveiled at the New York Auto Show tomorrow? Why wait? Several screen captures have leaked online showing the American supercar in all its shiny red glory. It’s expected they’re from a video that will be shown during the car’s world premiere in Manhattan tomorrow….
Subaru BRZ GT 300 Makes Its Super GT Racing Debut- Video
With the Subaru BRZ due to arrive in showrooms very soon, Subaru is out promoting its new sports coupe in full force. One way to get your car noticed is by taking it racing, and that is exactly what Subaru did on April 1, 2012. The BRZ race car made its public racing debut at…
BMW 1M Coupe Order Books Closed
One of our favorite sports coupes is undoubtedly the BMW 1M. When we tested one last year, we loved pretty much everything about it. We also knew its life on the production line would be very short. Now, after just one year of production, BMW has stopped taking orders of this ultra special 1-series. The…
MINI Roadster Handing Out Peep Shows On Hollywood Blvd.
To get people excited about the new, topless Roadster, MINI has opened up a live peep show on Hollywood Blvd, just a block away from the Kodak and Chinese Theatres. A tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign for 25 days, curious passersby will get to feast their eyes on some MINI action after pressing a button on the…
PPI Audi R8 Razor GTR is Drop-Dead Gorgeous
Jon Olsson’s garage is is certifiably badass. His Rebellion R1k Ultima GTR is one of the world’s best-looking machines, while earlier this year Olsson proved his Lamborghini Gallardo could go anywhere and do anything he wanted it to. Over the past weekend, Olsson took delivery of his newest toy, a full-carbon PPI Design Audi R8 Razor…
SRT Viper Gets Two Speculative Renders by Jon Sibal
The SRT Viper got its last teaser before its official debut at the upcoming New York Auto Show, but that didn’t stop talented artist Jon Sibal from releasing his own speculative renderings. This is probably as close as we will get to the real deal before it gets unveiled. Sibal took the liberty to do…
Romeo Ferraris Customizes Ferrari 599 GTO
A sharp contrast to Mansory’s style of tuning, Romeo Ferraris introduced a new tuning program for the Ferrari 599 GTO which focuses on subtle and functional modifications. Even though the Mansory Lamborghini Aventador is tamer than most of its projects, some might sill consider it to be too much. Romeo Ferraris’ tuning packages, however, have…
MINI Caravan Accessories: Elaborate April Fools Joke?
It says a lot about the creations that come from MINI, when the British automaker presents their “Cowley Caravan and Swindon Roof Top Tent” and we’re not sure if it’s an elaborate April Fools Joke or if it’s serious, as it was released on April 1st. Essentially camping accessories for your MINI model, the Cowley…
