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The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is less than a week out from its big debut in the Big Apple, and today Dodge has dropped the final bit of info in its long-drawn-out teaser campaign for the car. It concerns the car’s fuel system. Here, too, will be another production car first: a fuel system designed to run on 100+ high-octane fuel normally reserved for race and dedicated track cars. The high-octane fuel can already be found at many major gas stations but if you prefer regular 91-octane fuel, a button on the dash lets you swap between the two. Note, the dash switch plus a new...
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Watch Porsche wring out its 2017 919 Hybrid LMP1 at MonzaPorsche is aiming to defend its World Endurance Championship and Le Mans titles in 2017, and it recently revealed the racer it thinks is up to the task. The 2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 is the marque’s latest track weapon, and it looks ready to pounce on the track with approximately 887...
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This E30 BMW M3 can pull away from a Lamborghini HuracánThe E30-generation of the BMW M3 is an absolute motoring icon of its day. That day happened to be 1985 to 1991. The E30 continues to be a beloved machine with fans scattered all over the globe. Some of those fans, however, perhaps feel it could use a bit more punch under the hood. One of those...
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Did you know a V-12 fits under the Toyota 86's hood?In stock form, the Toyota 86 is a fun machine. Sure there are a number of folks who cry out that the sporty coupe needs more power, but it's pretty darn enjoyable as it comes from the factory. Still, we do agree that more power wouldn't be a bad thing here. This is a chassis that's itching for some...
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Hennessey answers the Demon’s call with 1,000-hp The Exorcist Camaro ZL1Dodge has been anything but coy regarding the fact it has a pretty powerful Challenger coming in the form of the Demon. However, Hennessey Performance Engineering thinks it can beat back Mopar’s devilish muscle car. Meet Hennessey's The Exorcist. The Exorcist begins life as a normal 2017...
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Porsche counts down its top 5 most grueling functionality testsEvery automaker does its best to ensure the its vehicles are up to snuff for their intended purposes. That includes Porsche, which has been beating its products up for decades at the Weissach Development Center. To cap off the first season of Porsche’s “Top 5” countdowns on...
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Older readers will remember George Edward Foreman as a two-time heavyweight boxing champion from decades ago. Some younger readers may only recognize him for his incredibly popular electric grills. But we’re not here to talk about either of those things, because Foreman is a serious car buff and his collection should make you drool a tad. Despite all of the eye candy you’ll catch sight of in this video from YouTuber Graham Bensinger, there’s one car that’s extra special to Foreman: a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle convertible. “If you take every car I have, it’s...
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Toyota Hilux Tonka concept is for the inner child in all of usNorth Americans may not be well acquainted with the Toyota Hilux, but elsewhere in the world it’s been a pickup truck staple since its inception decades ago. And Toyota decided to celebrate its 80th birthday this year with a special iteration of the popular Hilux. Coincidentally, it just so...
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2018 Subaru Crosstrek previewNeed a small, lifted wagon but loathe the idea of stepping into the world of crossovers? The Subaru Crosstrek (nee XV) is the answer. A five-door Impreza body in platform shoes, the original Crosstrek proved its popularity with 95,000 of the Subaru brand's 615,000 sales last year. To maintain that...
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Porsche tackles car sharing… with a twistCar sharing is all the rage these days, especially as younger generations flock back into cities and ditch car ownership for other means of transportation. Many automakers have even put themselves into the mix with various car-sharing programs from Audi, BMW, and Daimler. But what about Porsche?...
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Pirelli develops rubber-infused skisPirelli seems to be keen on finding ways to not only re-imagine what its tires are capable of, but where it can infuse its technology outside of the car world. Hot on the heels of Pirelli’s colored, talking tires, the tire manufacturer has decided to try its hand at tackling the slopes with a...
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2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 out to defend WEC, Le Mans titlesPorsche has revealed the new LMP1-spec race car that it hopes will earn it its third-straight title in both the World Endurance Championship and the event highlight, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new car is still classified as a 919 Hybrid, but it is significantly improved compared to the 919...
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A new season of the World Endurance Championship is nearly upon us and Toyota will be back to chase the title. The automaker will do so with the 2017 TS050 Hybrid revealed today and destined to compete in the premier LMP1 class. This is the car Toyota hopes will finally earn it victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans after 18 years of trying. Toyota came painfully close to reaching the goal in 2016 but lost out in the closing minutes due to the failure of a single part. The 2017 TS050 Hybrid is an update of the car fielded last year and once again runs a twin-turbocharged 2.4-liter V-6 and 8...
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The 2018 Ford Mustang has a pulseFord has given its 2018 Mustang a pulse. When you unlock the door and hop behind the wheel, the backlit engine starter button will pulsate at 30 beats per minute. The button is located on the lower driver’s side of the center stack, just in front of the gear lever, and will keep beating until...
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Lamborghini Centenario spotted looking delightful in ParisWith a price tag of $1.9 million, the Lamborghini Centenario utterly rebukes Henry Ford’s famed quote stating, “You can have it any color you like, as long as it’s black.” That’s because with premium pricing comes premium treatment and each one of the Lamborghini...
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BJ Baldwin goes ballistic in Cuba for ‘Recoil 4’BJ Baldwin is back with his 850-horsepower trophy truck to put on a show for the people of Havana, Cuba... and the Internet at large. In the fourth iteration of his “Recoil” series, where Baldwin stunts his trophy truck in various parts of the world, we’re treated to big air...
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Glickenhaus’ SCG003C mauls MonzaThe SCG003C is a GT3-spec race car that with relatively minor modifications can be legally driven on the street. In fact, the company behind the car, America's Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, is offering a conversion service for owners of SCG003C race cars that have been retired from racing. One of...
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Why doesn't the Koenigsegg Regera have a transmission?--Part 2Engineering Explained returns to correctly answer why the Koenigsegg Regera doesn’t have a transmission. Bad math. It happens to the best of us, even our friend Jason Fenske, the host of the channel. Jason previously walked us through why the Koenigsegg Regera doesn’t have a...
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We’re now less than a fortnight out from the debut of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon at the 2017 New York auto show. Nevertheless, Dodge still has plenty of details to reveal. After learning over the past couple of weeks how the Demon’s been designed to launch like a dedicated drag racer, we now head back to the engine department to learn how the car will maintain its big power even after long summer days at the strip. The Demon will come with distinct cooling advantages that enable its supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 to perform like it’s running on a crisp winter’s...
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Kia Stinger 0-60 time under 4.9 secondsWhen you think of Kia, one vehicle characteristic that doesn't spring to mind is acceleration. The automaker is hoping to change that with its 2018 Stinger. The stylish sport sedan will be offered with two powertrains at launch, and the more potent of these, a 365-horsepower twin-turbocharged...
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VW Golf R buyers can now add factory-blessed Akrapovič titanium exhaustYou may not have heard of Akrapovič, but the Slovenian company would love for you to take a closer listen to its product. Specifically, the specialist exhaust company has announced a new partnership with Volkswagen to supply a titanium exhaust system for the updated Golf R due here for the 2018...
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Lamborghini Huracán Performante engine revs are pure aural pleasureGrab your headphones and crank up the volume, supercar fans. There’s nothing quite like the sweet sound of a Lamborghini V-10, and we're thankful that YouTuber BrianZuk has uploaded video of the Italian firm's Huracán Performante starting up and rev. If you’ve been under a rock...
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Ring Brothers stop by Jay Leno's Garage with the Madam V CadillacMike and Jim Ring are becoming fast friends with Jay Leno. The Wisconsin-based builders behind Ring Brothers seem to pop by the Big Dog Garage on a near constant basis lately, but they're doing so for good reason. It's always about the impressive builds flowing forth from the brothers' shop and...
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The road race that led to Porsche’s ‘Carrera’ nameplate is as grueling as you imagineMost of us probably aren’t up to snuff to complete a 2,000-mile-long road race. Heck, some of us likely have difficulty during long stretches of comfortable, well-paved freeway driving. Thankfully, there are people in the world who document the hardships many of us likely will never face...
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