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Driving a Half-Cut

November 2nd, 2009

Driving a Half-Cut

Someone got a half-cut car and get it working. That’s insane! He is driving on two wheels and doing some stunts too. It was recorded somewhere in Serbia. Video after the break. Read more…

Amazing Parking Job

November 2nd, 2009

Amazing Parking Job

Can you park this close? You got to learn this if you are going to some countries with not many parking lots or if you house got not much space for cars. Video after the break. Read more…

Cat1 Uber-bike by Byron Hemmes

October 31st, 2009

Cat1 Uber-bike by Byron Hemmes

The Cat1 Uber-bike is created by Byron Hemmes. This Jaguar Concept Motorcycle is powered by a 1200cc Buell 97 S3 Thunderbolt engine and the body is made of high-quality stainless steel and the leaping jaguar on which the rider sits has been covered in high-end ebony lacquer.

• Length: 2.3 meters
• Wheel center to center: 1.7 meters
• 1200cc Buell 97 S3 Thunderbolt engine
• Body made from high-grade stainless steel
• Air intakes and exhaust system custom-engineered to suit cat profile
• Cat fairing: Fiberglass finished in ultra-high-gloss ebony polyurethane lacquer
• Handlebar width: 1 meter
• Weight: 360 kg
• Seat: Stingray

More pictures after the break. Read more…

Danny Macaskill Volkswagen Commercial

October 30th, 2009

Danny Macaskill Volkswagen Commercial

You will enjoy watching this Volkswagen commercial. Danny Macaskill (bike rider) rides for Volkswagen in the city of Lisbon. Hmm… can someone tell me what this got to do with bicycle and a bug? Video after the break. Read more…

Lexus LF-A

October 26th, 2009

Lexus LF-A

The Lexus LF-A will be built in 2010 and it’s ready for sale next year too. The Lexus LF-A is powered by (aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy and titanium alloy) 4.8-liter V10 engine. It is rear-drive and two-seater, this 550 horsepower car boosts from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and achieving a top speed of 202 mph. Only 500 units will be made, priced at $375,000 each. More pictures after break. Read more…

Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition

October 23rd, 2009

Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition

Celebrating the October, 1969 where Datsun 240Z was born, Nissan released the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition. It will be available in Spring 2010. This one comes powered by a 332 hp V6 with 19-inch, “smoke” Rays wheels, a special 40th Quartz paint job, red brake calipers, red leather interior, red stitching, and the requisite 40th anniversary badges and commemorative plaque.

[via Uncrate]

Car Door Knob

October 13th, 2009

Car Door Knob

Can’t find the door handle parts for your old car? Door knob works. Clever.

[via ThereIFixedIt]

A Car You Can Drive On Water

October 12th, 2009

Water Car

WaterCar Inc has come out with a high-performance car that can reach freeway speeds [0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds] in the water. The doors were modified to keep the water out and allow easy access from the water. More pictures and a video after the break. Read more…

Darth Vader and Storm Trooper car race

October 12th, 2009

Darth Vader and Storm Trooper car race

Darth Vader on Ariel Atom having a race with Storm Trooper on Lotus Exige S240. Hmm…

[via Techeblog]

2007 Mercedes Benz SLR McLAREN 722 Limited Edition

October 12th, 2009

2007 Mercedes Benz SLR McLAREN 722 Limited Edition

Wow! This is the one of twenty four produced Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition. Currently bid up to $350,100 on eBay. It is powered by a 640hp @ 6500rpm and 600lb-ft torque @ 4000rpm engine with a top speed of 209 mph which is 1.9 mph faster than the standard SLR. Its 19-inch light-alloy wheels will reduce unsprung weight. There’s modifications on the suspension, with a stiffer damper setup and 10 mm (0.39 in) lower ride height to improved the handling. More pictures after the break. Read more…