No it’s not a flat white, but it’s a frothingly great car to drive. The F6A engine was a piece of automotive technical brilliance, not to mention the astounding suspension setup in such a small package. I’ve been a fan of these ever s…
Supercar meets supermodel as Lexus pairs the LFA with Dutch supermodel TORRANCE, Calif., February 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — A gorgeous supermodel with wind blowing through her hair isn’t unusual to see in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. But when that wind is created by a Lexus LFA supercar screaming by, it’s definitely something to [...]
LSA 6.2L supercharged engine will produce an estimated 550 horsepower (410 kW) and is matched with a six-speed manual transmission with a dual-disc clutch system Packed with performance technologies, highlighted by Magnetic Ride Control, and advanced materials – including a vented carbon fiber hood insert. Extensive aerodynamic development designed for high-performance driving Development ongoing, targeting [...]
New Chrysler 200 Convertible sports a new design and new sheet metal, highlighting clean, sensual lines, the new face of the Chrysler brand and the choice of a soft or hard top New powertrain option featuring the all-new Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission provides 283 horsepower without sacrificing fuel economy [...]
I think it’s fair to say that the Honda CR-Z has underwhelmed the market place. It’s not a very good hybrid, it’s not a good sports car, it’s styling missed the mark as well. You can go buy a Honda Fit, which will cost less, get the same or better fuel mileage and have much [...]
Since everyone else is doing it, why not Bentley, right? After all sister company Audi has the A7, Mercedes the CLS, Porsche the Panamera, Aston Martin the Rapide, Bentley are feeling left out. So, Bentley is going to tap Audi for the A7 platform, and a twin turbo V8, which should be powering the next [...]
Since the 2011 Honda CR-Z has been underwhelming to say the least performance-wise, tuners have been all over the little car since before it was available for public consumption. Spoon Sports has already taken a stab at the hybrid hatch, boosting horsepower, lowering suspension and making the car quicker to 60 by a full second. Now, it’s [...]
Jay Leno just keeps on living the car-obsessed dream. The comedian recently got a chance to hop into the cockpit of the Advanced Design Tramontana – answering the question about what would happen if you threw an Ariel Atom, KTM X-Bow and five kilos of cocaine into a blender and left it on for an [...]
Want a closer look at the Polestar Performance Volvo C30 Performance Concept Prototype? You’re in luck. The Swedish carmaker has released a video that includes a complete walk-around sick hatch and an interview with Derek Crabb, the vice president of powertrain engineering and the executive director of motorsports engineering. There’s even a few shots of the [...]
