Archive: December 2007
Nissan GT-R shooting for 480HP SAE certification
But isn’t Nissan’s supercar-killer already rated at 480hp? Well, yes and no. It’s rated at 480PS, or metric horsepower, which translates to 473hp - as we reported shortly after the original release of the GT-R. Now, as Nissan submits the GT-R for SAE power certification before it...
Ferrari: all 2008 models will get carbon brakes
The insane competition for lightness and strength at the top levels of motorsport, especially Formula 1, drove companies like Ferrari to experiment with carbon and... December 6, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Lorinser takes a 660HP Mercedes-Benz SL to 325km/h
Each year the world’s top tuners take to Italy’s Nardo high-speed test track to find out which is the fastest. This year’s round included a diverse range of... December 6, 2007 by Kenneth Hall
Dodge Challenger Designers Michael Castiglione & Alan Barrington
It's been a long road for the Dodge Challenger concept from it's early days as just a sketch on paper to it's debut in February at the Chicago auto show as a full fledged... December 5, 2007 by Matt Rigney 1
Porsche develops new 911 Turbo Coupe Aerokit
Porsche has developed a special aerokit for the 911 Turbo coupe comprising a front spoiler lip, an entirely new engine cover design with a fixed aerofoil and a revised rear... December 5, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Former top UK traffic cop banned from driving
If the irony of being a traffic cop caught speeding isn’t enough for you, Meredydd Hughes has the cure. His hypocritical behavior has landed him a 42-day ban from... December 5, 2007 by James Martinez
ZF working with GKN on new VectorDrive system
Torque vectoring systems, devices that transfer drive between individual wheels for improved traction, largely remain the stuff of premium AWD models and high-performance... December 5, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Hyundai unveils Genesis sedan
Hyundai has officially taken the wraps off the new Genesis sedan at a private ceremony at the carmaker’s Namyang R&D center in South Korea. The final production version... December 5, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Spy Shots: Nissan GT-R club racer or possible V-Spec
Just when you think there’s nothing more to see or read about Nissan’s GT-R super-coupe, images of a mysterious prototype start to crop up on the internet. These... December 4, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Oldest running Rolls-Royce sells for record $7.2m
Still running strong after 103 years, the oldest known running Rolls-Royce in the world has just been sold at auction for a record price of ₤3,521,500, ($7,275,000... December 4, 2007 by Kenneth Hall 1
Dutch investment firm to buy stake in Spyker
Officials from Spyker have confirmed that a letter of intent between the carmaker and Dutch investment firm ACI has been signed for the eventual sale of a stake in the... December 4, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Production Dodge Challenger details
Earlier this month Chrysler revealed pricing information for its upcoming Dodge Challenger SRT8 and now the car’s options list has been leaked onto the internet thanks... December 4, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Kia in talks with Karmann over new convertible
Kia is reportedly in talks with German car manufacturer Karmann over a deal for a new production contract, rumored to be for a new convertible. The Osnabrück-based company... December 4, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Update: Lamborghini Reventon vs Panavia Tornado jet
We’ve already seen a Spyker F1 car and the Bugatti Veyron take on a jet-fighter and now we have a story about Lamborghini’s new Reventon challenging a Panavia... December 4, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Preview: 2009 Audi TT-S Roadster
Earlier this month an undisguised Audi TT prototype was spotted sporting an all-new bumper design and headlights with a thin strip of led running lights positioned below the... December 4, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Video: Nissan GT-R production line
The all-new 2008 GT-R is like no other Nissan currently in production, not only because of its supercar performance but also because of its exorbitant (for a Nissan) price... December 4, 2007 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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