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Top Gear: The Ford FAB One

September 14th, 2006

Top Gear: James May took the stunning pink Ford Fab One on a road test. The six wheel/bubble canopy vehicle which can transform between car; plane; hydrofoil and features clear Ford Thunderbird design cues. Video…
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Alfa Romeo’s 8C Competizione

September 12th, 2006

Alfa Romeo’s 8C Competizione, it comes with a 4.7L Maserati V8 that generates 450hp @ 7000rpm and 347 lb-ft torque @ 4750rpm and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The ride on a 20” wheels and features a limited-slip differential. Volume is expected at 500 units annually. More pics…
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The Peugeot 207 RCup

September 1st, 2006

The Peugeot 207 Rcup comes with 2 liter DOHC 4 cyclinder engine which boast a 280 hp @ 8500 rpm. This Peugeot 207 Rcup is modeled by the Peugeot Style Centre’s team with sleek, elegant curves, combined with perfect proportions and balance, make the 207 RCup a truly extraordinary sports car. This version features a future rally version (Super 2000 range). More images including interior…
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The Honda Civic Si sedan

August 29th, 2006

The Honda Civic Si sedan, the production of this Honada Civic will arrive at the 2006 SEMA trade show on this coming Oct 31 till Nov 3. It was previewed with a concept version of the car during February at the Chicago Auto Show. It sports a 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC engine with an 8,000 rpm redline boast 197-horsepower, mated to close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission. Pricing of this car is expected to top $20,000. If you got no chance to see the concept, I got picture for ya from LeftlaneNews after the jump…
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Transparent Garage for you Luxury Car

August 25th, 2006


If you have a Ferrari or Lamborghini at home, will you park at it your normal concrete garage? I guess not. Here’s a garage concept, a transparent concrete garage model created by architects Neutral, the “Designer Garage”. No worry, no one will stare at your expensive car the whole day because this transparent garage features LCD sandwiched in between the concrete which can be electronically darken. This transparent garage will be selling at the price of $212,000.

[via Gizmodo]

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Marcos TSO GT road test

August 17th, 2006

Richard Hammont took a road test on the Marcos TSO GT in Top Gear Segment. The Marcos TSO GT sports a 420 horse power aluminum V8-engine, feature a 6-speed manual gearbox boosting from 0-60 in 4.1secs. Video…
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Latest RUF Creation the 2007 RUF R Kompressor

August 12th, 2006

The latest creation from RUF, the 2007 RUF R Kompressor based on Porsche’s 997. This car features a supercharged, 3.8L flat-6 that produces 435hp @ 7000rpm and 347 ft-lb torque @ 5000rpm; it accelerates in 4.1 seconds from 0-60mph. The basis of the supercharged engine is the centrifugal Kompressor with a planetary gear box. This supercharger works like a mechanic turbo charger which is operated by a v-belt. The engine has an aluminium intake manifold developed by RUF with two integrated intercoolers, optimized injection valves, a lower base compression, sport catalytic converters with greater performance and a newly adjusted electronic engine management system. More pics…
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Peugeot 908 RC released

August 11th, 2006

Pegeuot has released its new 908 RC concept, powered by a monstrous V12 that generates 700hp and 885 ft-lb torque. This model will be on show at the Paris Auto Show this coming September. Not much detail has been released yet. More pics on Peugeot 908…
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Pimp a 1955 Ride

July 31st, 2006

RM Auctions will be offering the Beatnik, a custom-pimped BUBBLETOP 1955 FORD from designer Gary “Chopit” Fioto in Monterey, California, August 18. It’s a vision of the future from the past, but you can buy it now. They took four years to modify this car, and include Cadillac and Lincoln components. The car’s estimated value will be around $350,000 – $450,000.

[via TheRawFeed]

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Tesla Roadster Unveiled

July 20th, 2006


The high-performance roadster, the Tesla Roadster launched by Independent Silicon Valley-based automaker Tesla. Tesla Roadster is an all-electric car capable of accelerating to 60 mph in just 4 seconds, while offering equivalent mileage of 135 mph, and a 250 mile range. High-performance roadster is capable of hanging with a Ferrari F430, Porsche Carrera S, or BMW M5. The car has a top speed of 130 mph, the automaker said. Funding came from several big names in the technology world, including Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Availability of the Tesla Roadster in the United States is expected to begin next summer.
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