Supercars
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We already know that the Dodge Viper will return in the summer of 2012 as a 2013 model, packing a brand new engine and a softer and more forgiving chassis. However, apart from those tentative details there’s not too much else known about the latest generation of Chrysler’s homegrown supercar. We now have a few more details from the man charged with overseeing its design, Chrysler’s chief of design and CEO of the Dodge brand, Ralph Gilles. Speaking with Automotive News, Gilles described the new Viper as “drop-dead beautiful” and capable of luring customers of...
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Ford GT Successor In The Works?
Production American supercars can be counted on one hand, and with the death of the Viper, all of them are Corvettes. But Ford may be getting back into the game with a new version of the Ford GT, according to the altest reports from the Detroit Auto Show. In an interview with Derrick Kuzak, Ford's...
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Next Bugatti Veyron To Hit 270 mph?
If you love speed, you probably love the Bugatti Veyron. Sure, it's been eclipsed by the SSC Ultimate Aero TT and its own Super Sport variant as the world's fastest production car, but the original 253-mph Veyron is still no slouch. The next Veyron will be even faster. How much faster? About 17 mph...
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Honda Bringing CR-Z TS-1X And Sports Modulo NSX To 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon
With the dust still settling on the floors of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Japan’s major automakers are already preparing for the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon, which kicks off this Friday and runs the entire weekend in the Japanese capital. Similar to the SEMA event held in Las Vegas each year, the...
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2011 Detroit Auto Show: Porsche 918 RSR
As predicted, Porsche has used this week’s 2011 Detroit Auto Show to unveil a new iteration of its 918 Spyder concept, the 756 horsepower 918 RSR race car. Sharing much in common with last year’s Spyder plug-in hybrid concept, including its advanced mid-engine platform, the new Porsche...
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Full Carbon Fiber Construction For Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
We’ve seen and heard so much about Lamborghini’s upcoming replacement for its Murcielago supercar, the LP700-4, or Aventador as it’s expected to be known. We know all the details about its brand new 6.5-liter V-12 engine and ISR automated manual gearbox, even seen a leaked...
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Ferrari has reportedly applied for a new patent application that’s said to cover technology that monitors a driver’s mental and physical state in order to adjust a car’s stability and traction control systems in order to help avoid potential accidents resulting from a loss of control. The patent describes the installation of a series of sensors, located around a car’s cabin, which constantly monitors a driver’s state. The application states: “Drivers tend to miscalculate--in particular, overestimate--their driving skill and, more importantly, their...
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Missouri Dealer Launches ‘Sniper For Viper’ Promotion
Buy a new Dodge Viper and get a free .50 caliber Barrett sniper rifle as part of a deal being offered by Missouri car dealer Max Motors. Yes, you read that correctly. In a move mirroring the actions of Florida-based Nations Trucks, the Max Motors dealership will give you the sniper rifle but first...
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Sabine Schmitz Describes Corvette As “Castrated”
Before we get into the specifics of the Sabine Schmitz comment, it should be noted that we don’t know what exactly about the Corvette irked her nor what context the comment was made in. Schmitz, the infamous ‘Ring Queen, needs no introduction. Her driving skills, honed at the legendary...
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2012 Nissan GT-R Ordering Guide Revealed
While the new 2012 Nissan GT-R isn’t expected to hit showrooms until early February, we pretty much have all the details on the new car, including its performance, pricing and now the available options. As previously reported, the 2012 model year sees the introduction of two different trim...
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German Dealer Already Offering Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4?
From the same German dealer reportedly offering a production version of the Sesto Elemento concept car for a cool $3 million, comes news that a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, the replacement for the Murcielago supercar, is available for pre-order. We know that Lamborghini conducted a worldwide...
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Pagani Huayra New Name For Zonda Replacement?
A brand new Pagani supercar is in the works, one that is lighter and more powerful than the current Zonda, and scheduled for sale in the U.S. The car is currently doing the rounds under its codename “C9” but according to a new report out of Italy its name has already been decided. The...
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The latest bit of news in the Ferrari P4/5 camp is the ongoing work on the P4/5 Competizione racing version of the one-off supercar, but the people behind that project took some time to show off the road-going model both on track and the street. It draws a crowd in either location, thanks to both its unique looks and visceral sound. But you already get all of that--on with the show. _______________________________________ Follow Motor Authority on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.
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Underground Racing Presents Ferrari 458 Italia Twin-Turbo Kit
The Ferrari 458 Italia is regarded by many as near-perfect (including us). Breathtaking styling, impeccable handling and dynamics, and an engine unmatched in its naturally aspirated performance by any other automaker; it really is a gift sent from god. In stock form the car’s 4.5-liter V-8...
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Video: Ferrari Shows Off Personalization Program For 458 Italia
The supercar buying experience would easily rate as one of the most exciting periods of anyone’s life. Whether you’re a car nut or not, dropping enough money to buy a house on a car is something most people will never get to experience but as you can imagine the process is generally a...
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Benny Caiola’s Ferrari Dino, FXX Evoluzione And Maserati MC 12 Up For Auction
This year’s list for the annual Gooding & Company Scottsdale vehicle auction reads like a Who’s Who of the auto world, with some of the rarest cars under the sun going under the hammer. The most exclusive cars are part of a collection owned by the late Benny Caiola, a property...
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Ferrari 458 Driver Runs Fiat Off Highway, Proceeds To Pick A Fight
It’s hardly a surprise to hear that a Ferrari driver may have a little air of superiority, especially when that driver is behind the wheel of the new 458 Italia, one of the Italian marques most gorgeous models in history and one with that lists for more than $225,325. Nevertheless, the 458...
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Axell Auto Planning Wide-Body Nissan GT-R For 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon
Axell Auto may not be as well recognized as the other big Japanese tuners, mostly because up until now the company has focused on modifying vans, but at next month’s 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon the guys at Axell Auto will have something a little bit special on show. Pictured here in these official...
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Over the course of the year Aston Martin released a string of special edition models including the V12 Vantage Carbon Black, DBS Carbon Black, DBS UB2010 and V8 Vantage N420. Now, as we approach the end of 2010, the British marque has announced three more special edition models, all based on the DB9 and designed to cater for individual tastes across the world. This attention to individual tailoring began in February when production of the Carbon Black editions began, followed in March with a Works Tailored commission made by Aston Martin to celebrate CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez’s tenth...
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New Zagato TZ4 Teased On Christmas Card?
If the Zagato name doesn’t ring a bell, it is one of the legendary Italian design houses and was responsible for the styling of such great cars as the Alfa Romeo 2300 8C and the more recent Perana Z-One and Alfa Romeo TZ3. The important thing to note is that Zagato’s cars are not purely...
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Keating to unveil ZKR supercar at 2011 Top Marques Monaco
We first heard about Keating and its ambitious plans to build a world-beating supercar almost three years ago and since then we’ve seen the company roll out a couple of vehicles including the SKR and TKR models, low-slung supercars powered by force-fed GM V-8s and looking like Saleen S7...
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Nine Nissans Headed To 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Including New GT-R RC
The Tokyo Auto Salon is the Japanese equivalent to SEMA, a place where big-name tuning firms, motorsport brands and aftermarket accessory specialists congregate to show off their wares. The annual event also offers an opportunity for automakers to present their own merchandise, along with whole...
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Nissan GT-R Driver Suffers Fatal Crash
We’ve reported on plenty of supercar crashes in the past but apart from a few egos, and possibly wallets, being hurt, everyone is generally okay in the end. This time we’re sad to report that a 31-year old German man suffered a fatal crash in a Nissan GT-R while going around a dangerous...
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Report: Singapore Buys Over 50 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Supercars
We’ve seen the spy shots, read up on all the details about its new 700 horsepower V-12 powerplant and even obtained leaked copies of its ordering guide and specs list, now, we have news that Lamborghini’s replacement for the Murcielago supercar is selling like hot cakes. The new car...
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