On the floor rests two Realtime Racing Acuras and the Spice-Acura IMSA car. Like seeing an old friend again, we were glued to the Realtime Racing Acura NSX, which we hadn’t seen since...
September 9 2010 / No comment / Read More »The Wankel is pressurized via a Turbonetics GTK 550 turbo that can support 475 to 625 horsepower. In its current trim, this FC Mazda RX-7 produces 490whp and 339 lb/ft of torque....
September 7 2010 / No comment / Read More »While their tuning power gains may seem small, Spoon parts are notorious for reliability and for proper optimization. You won’t make a zillion horsepower looking through the Spoon catalog but you’ll be able...
September 6 2010 / 1 comment / Read More »When discussing the spool-up and high-end flow characteristics of a given turbocharger, the term “wheel trim” may pop up. If you’re in the market for a turbocharger upgrade, comparing new units, or are...
September 3 2010 / No comment / Read More »RM sold five cars in Monterey for more than $2 million each with the top spot 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C Lago Speciale Teardrop Coupe going for a cool $4.6 million dollars. ...
August 27 2010 / No comment / Read More »With million dollar cars on track and in the concours shows, some going for up to four million dollars in the auctions, enthusiasts show up to Monterey in waves. The cars entered fall...
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That’s when you know you’re buying a hardcore factory car – when it comes with disclaimers and warnings. There’s no wet weather traction, curb clearance, comfort, and your steering wheel will get nasty from the natural oils in your filthy paws.
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Scion tC gradually grew to become the top seller in the Scion camp. Scion claims that nearly 310,000 copies of the Scion tC are now roaming the roads of America, almost 40% of all Scion sales.
536hp @ 5,500 rpm and 590 lb/ft of torque @ 2,000-4,500 rpm, 125 lb/ft more torque than the outgoing naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V8 engine. The claimed acceleration is 0-60mph in 4.4-seconds and a top speed of 155mph.
In this case, the customer wanted his BMW 3.0 CSi transformed into a perfect blank original slate. He also asked for its four-speed manual gearbox to be converted into an automatic, something that had previously been done only with two prototypes of the BMW 3.0 CSi.
Pulling a Scion Release Series move for the first time in its history, Chrysler is releasing a special edition Mopar version of the 2010 Dodge Challenger. Set to go on sale in August of 2010, the Mopar ’10 Challenger will start just under the $40,000 mark.
Fast sedan lovers will cry a little bit harder tonight – the door is closing on the current BMW M5. Now, that’s not to say that the name won’t surface on a future super saloon, just that the road has ended for the current V10 model.
The 510hp and 612 lb/ft of torque twin-turbo V12 engine remains, with more torque than even the last Viper and more power than any business executive should wield with their right foot.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Audi’s branded Quattro all-wheel drive technology, the autonomous Audi TTS has been covered in a livery reminiscent of their classic rally cars. These were the same colors run on the infamous Audi Sport Quattro S1 rally car, which itself won Pikes Peak with drivers Michele Mouton and Walter Rohrl.
The CR-Z is equipped with a 1.5-liter i‑VTEC four-cylinder engine and Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. Total power output is estimated at 122hp at 6,000rpm and 128lb/ft of torque at 1,000-1,500rpm.
The 2011 Jetta comes in a 2.0-liter turbodiesel (0-60 in 8.7-seconds), with an available six-speed dual-clutch gearbox and 236 lb/ft of torque. A standard four-cylinder gasoline version is available, as well as a 2.5-liter inline-five R5 engine.
With a factory Garrett GT3540R turbocharger attached to the engine, the F6 E pushes out 416hp at 5,500rpm and 417lb/ft of torque from 1,950 to 5,200rpm. In fact, the F6 E is ludicrous fun in the wet, breaking loose the rear tires with pretty much every full throttle stab.
The brand’s first model to feature four doors and a wide-opening tailgate, the Countryman offers more space – which can be used in a wide variety of ways – to go with its raised seating position and optimized ride comfort.
And speaking of the racetrack, that’s that one place that I would not miss when I have a car like this at my disposal. The Lotus Exige is a perfect daily driver and weekend track day car, and I wasn’t about to pass up that second part.
Here at The Octane Report, we have a thing for power. Tire shredding, burnout inducing, push you back in your seat power. The kind of power that turns a car from simple transport to over-the-top track star.
With even Ferrari going the hybrid route, many new electric and combination vehicles were on display. Nissan showcased their Leaf all-electric zero emissions cars
Outside, the SLS AMG GT3 has been fit with a variety of new sculpted and lightweight carbon fiber body panels. The front end has been redesigned for better ducting and functions with a massive carbon front splitter.
It’s combination of price, design, customization, capability and performance ensured its place in college parking lots across the US. But, six years down the line, Scion had to do something to reinvent its sporty flagship.
And now Scion has entered the fray with this car – the new 2011 iQ. We’ve seen it before in the green Five Axis iQ concept and the iQ is currently sold in Japan and Europe.
And if the New York International Autoshow (NYIAS) was any indication, auto manufacturers only have two things on their minds right now – hybrids and racecars. With even Ferrari going the hybrid route, many new electric and combination vehicles were on display.
Redesigned for the new model year, the WRX now wears the signature widebody fender flares of its big brother, the WRX STI. The front and rear track has been increased by about 1.5-inches and the tire size has rightfully gone up from 225/45/17 to 235/45/17.
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