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December 4th, 2008 at 12:55am
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Nissan
Click above for a gallery of the Nissan 370Z S-Tune
Nissan has released four more official images of the NISMO 370Z S-Tune, and the photos show a much more hardcore of version of the Japanese brand’s new rear-wheel-drive sports car than we saw debut at the LA Auto Show last month. Buyers will be able to choose between the full-on body kit above with a new lower chin spoiler, “extension nose piece”, rocker moldings, rear valance and rear wing or a toned down version. Those larger deep dish, five-spoke aluminum wheels are also an option, as are a stainless steel exhaust system, upgraded S-Tune suspension, additional body braces and S-Tune brake pads. Nissan already has an official website up in Japanese extolling the virtues of the 370Z S-Tune, including an opening intro video that flies around the car. Check out the new official pics in high-res, as well as detail shots of each NISMO component, in the gallery below.
Nissan 370Z S-Tune begins to get official with new images, info and website originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mikel
December 4th, 2008 at 12:55am
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Hatchbacks, Volkswagen
Click above for a high-res gallery of the MTM Scirocco R
It was only a matter of time before the Audi and VW specialists over at MTM got their hands on a Scirocco. The results are what we would expect from the German tuner: up to 272 horsepower, a sporty suspension, better brakes, and handsome 19- or 20-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin tires. The boost in power comes from a re-mapped ECU combined with a new exhaust system that runs out of a modified rear fascia. The upgraded suspension system includes lowering springs and sport-tuned shocks, and the brakes come with eight-piston calipers with up to 15-inch discs. Full details in the press release after the jump.
[Source: MTM]
Continue reading MTM pumps up the VW Scirocco
MTM pumps up the VW Scirocco originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mikel
December 4th, 2008 at 12:55am
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Minivans/MPVs, Auction Action, Ford, Celebrities
Click above for image gallery of the Saleen Ford Windstar
Outrageous minivans are oddities of the train wreck variety. You don’t want to, but you just gotta look. And we’re suckers for them. Not that long ago we had the ridiculously fast, jet-powered Dodge Caravan, and then there was the show but stock slow Mugen Honda Odyssey.
But what do you think of a Saleen-built Ford Windstar? And, no, it’s not a soccer mom special that someone slapped a Saleen windshield header on. This is the real deal. It’s got custom-made carbon fiber mirrors, valve covers and steering wheel. The double-nostril hood is custom-made as is the gauge cluster and the fender flares over the Z-rated 18-inch Rikens. Underhood is a Saleen supercharger atop the Ford V6. The eBay auction says more than $100,000 was spent on the monster minivan’s production.
So who in their right mind would spend that kind of cash on something originally meant to sit idle in front of daycare facilities? Two words: Tool Time. As in Tim “Tool Time” Allen. Tim teamed up with Steve Saleen several years ago to produce the Saleen Windstar. Just as this prototype was finished, however, Ford redesigned the Windstar and all plans to offer the package for sale were scrapped.
Luckily the van wasn’t, and lately has been used as a promotional tool for Port-A-Board, a company that makes collapsible skateboards. It was founded by Brett Gregory, who is a producer of Tim Allen’s upcoming movie. And since the Saleen Windstar is still in the family, the winning bidder can choose to have a photo session with their new vehicle and Tim Allen himself. After six bids, the auction is up to $3,650 without hitting the reserve. You’ve got six days. Thanks for the tip, Joe.
[Source: eBay Motors]
eBay Find of the Day: Saleen Windstar (Seriously!) originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mikel
December 4th, 2008 at 12:55am
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Supercars, Audi
Click above for a high-res gallery of the PPI Razor GTR
The GT3-spec LMS racecar wasn’t the only Audi R8 to grace the show floor in Essen. PPI Design brought their latest version of the Audi supercar dubbed the Razor GTR. The standard version of the Razor made its debut at the show last year, featuring an additional 40 horsepower, 19-inch wheels, custom leather interior, and a full carbon fiber aero kit. The GTR takes the R8 to yet another level, with more power, reduced weight, and improved aerodynamics.
PPI has fitted a supercharger to the 4.2L V8 which now puts out 580 horsepower and 443 lb-ft torque, good for a 3.7-second sprint to 100 km/h and a top speed of 206 mph. The widebody kit is constructed completely of carbon fiber and feeds cool air to the brakes and radiators, while the engine cover, also constructed of the lightweight material, includes integrated ram air inlets. The wider body also allows for wider rims and tires — lightweight MAG11 forged wheels wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 rubber. Other performance upgrades include a KW coilover suspension, and larger brakes: 15-inch discs with six-piston calipers in the front, and 14-inch discs in the rear. Carbon fiber also coats the interior, alongside custom leather seats and a PPI steering wheel. Follow the jump for the PR from PPI, and be sure to indulge in the gallery below.
[Source: PPI via MotorAuthority.com]
Continue reading PPI unleashes Razor GTR in Essen
PPI unleashes Razor GTR in Essen originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mikel
December 1st, 2008 at 03:55pm
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, BMW
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Brabham BT 92
After seeing a rendering of the M3-based BT 92 from Brabham Racing, we were anxiously anticipating the car’s debut at the Essen Motor Show this past week. The real thing didn’t disappoint - beautiful carbon fiber bodywork, massive brakes, adjustable suspension, and unique wheels wrapped with Dunlop tires. Sound like a winning combination, yet? Well, maybe not. Like many of you, we assumed that the company was directly linked to the Brabham family, well known for its racing success. This is apparently not the case, and according to GoldCoast.com.au, Sir Jack Brabham is upset about the use of his family’s name and has stated that legal action will be taken against the German-based company. The names “Brabham” and “Brabham Racing” have been legally registered, but the desired link to the original race team is apparent in the press release after the jump. We’re not lawyers, but we can’t imagine the use of the Brabham name being allowed for too much longer. Thanks for the tip, Joel.
[Source: M3Post.com, Goldcoast.com.au]
Continue reading Brabham BT 92 debuts at Essen, Sir Jack Brabham not so happy
Brabham BT 92 debuts at Essen, Sir Jack Brabham not so happy originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mikel
November 28th, 2008 at 10:04pm
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Euro, Hatchbacks, Volkswagen, Misc. Auto Shows
Click above for a hi-res gallery of the ABT Scirocco
So, the Essen Motor Show is coming up. For those of you unaware, it’s basically a Euro SEMA. All the tuners will be there, showing off stuff that’s both decent and dreadful, proving that yes, Europeans can do bad taste as well as anyone this side of the Atlantic. ABT is entirely capable of serving up either dish, but in the case of their Scirocco, they manage to stay on the better side of decent. You know the drill: body kit, wheels, suspension, brakes. They have power upgrades, too — bumping the wee 1.4 TSI to 200 horses, and the 2.0 TSI to 240. Unfortunately, a look ’round back indicates that this whole stacked-tailpipes thing recently adopted by Lexus and Ferrari is on its way to becoming a fad. We love this shade of green, which looks to be the same as that used on the original VW IROC concept, but ABT’s car wins because it doesn’t have a face that looks like it was inspired by something on a Pokemon card. Still interested in reading more? The PR’s pasted after the jump.
[Source: ABT Sportsline]
Continue reading ABT Scirocco heads to Essen
ABT Scirocco heads to Essen originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mikel
November 27th, 2008 at 03:55pm
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Supercars, Ford
Click above for high-res image gallery of the Heffner Camilo Pardo Edition Ford GT
We’ve become familiar with Jason Heffner’s creations over the past few years, from his insanely powerful Lamborghini Gallardos to mindblowingly fast Ford GTs. For his latest project, Heffner has teamed up with Ford GT chief designer Camilo Pardo for a special edition version of the car that looks as good as it is fast. Visually, the American supercar gets a racing inspired paint scheme and graphics, flat black BBS wheels and a new rear bumper from Classic Design Concepts. Inside, the car gets a chrome shift ball, wide-shaft shifter and aluminum seat grommets. Under the bonnet, the GT is blessed with Heffner’s twin-turbo treatment as well as a Camilo-designed billet aluminum intake and black valve covers. Horsepower is rated at north of 900 and the car is capable of topping 200 mph in under 20 seconds while passing through the 1/4 mile at over 150 mph. There’s a press release after the jump with more details and high-res photos in the gallery below over which you have our permission to ogle.
[Source: FordGTForum.com]
Continue reading Heffner Performance unleashes Camilo Pardo Edition Ford GT
Heffner Performance unleashes Camilo Pardo Edition Ford GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mikel
November 27th, 2008 at 03:55pm
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Auction Action, Rolls-Royce
Click above for image gallery of this RR4 Replica
That treasure trove of appalling autodom described in the most gnarled English imaginable, otherwise known as eBay Motors, serves up today’s flavorful morsel of weird and wonderful. Why wait for the upcoming Rolls-Royce RR4 when you can just throw $50K at this heavily customized Chrysler 300C? It’s got the ostentatious grille, the suicide doors, the RR embroidered headrests, but most importantly, a HEMI V8 underhood. HEMI, apparently now transmuted to mean “multi-displacement system,” will save you fuel as you rent the car out for the dreamy rate of $750 per day as the seller suggests. At least with a Chrysler lurking underneath all that nasty, you can be assured that repair costs will be nominal compared to the real thing.
[Source: eBay Motors via TTAC]
eBay Find of the Day: Rolls-Royce RR4 already for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mikel
November 27th, 2008 at 03:55pm
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Supercars, Ferrari
Click above for a high-res gallery of the edo competition Ferrari FXX
It seems that edo competition is determined that no supercar be left untouched. They’ve developed upgrades for the Porsche Carrera GT, Maserati MC12 Corsa, Ferrari Enzo, and now they’ve got their hands on a Ferrari FXX racecar. They claim to have made the car road legal by installing a new windshield, hand brake and all necessary lighting. A new suspension system with adjustable compression and damping and a modified exhaust system have also been fitted. We thought more would have been required to make the switch from race car to road car, but judging from the photos they obviously have no qualms about driving this car on the street.
[Source: edo competition]
No supercar left behind: edo competition modifies Ferrari FXX to be street legal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mikel
November 27th, 2008 at 03:55pm
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Sports/GTs, Etc., Nissan
Where do supercars go when they die? Some sacrilegious blend between Heaven and Hell where they get chopped up into little bits, but are then given a chance to give other supercars a new lease on life. One such Nissan GT-R met its demise far too young in its life. With only 4,000km on the odometer, some fool t-boned it and it was a goner. In came Australian motorsport outfit Just Jap Racing, who took the wrecked GT-R and cut it down to use as for spare parts for their racing program.
Not quite the first GT-R roadster as some would believe, but something far more important: Proof that, for Japanese sportscars at least, there is life after death.
[Source: GTRblog]
One Nissan GT-R must die so that others may live originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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