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Monday, October 26, 2009
RPMGO.com (former Auto Unleashed) |
- Dodge Viper owner shows off on highway, crashes into back of van
- Green violence: Toyota Prius pushes Tesla Roadster under the wheels of a VW Touareg
- Porsche 996 reaches 224 mph, looses top, goes sideways, all in the video
- Hartge takes the BMW X5 xDrive35d to 328 HP
- Inden Design reveals new Mercedes-Benz SL 500 tuning package
- New 2011 Volkswagen mid-size sedan will replace the Passat in the US
- Video of Canadian bus driver plays Sudoku while driving surfaces, huge investigation ensues
- Novitec Rosso launches Edizione 747, squeezes more power out of the Ferrari F430 Scuderia
- Mazda might launch a new RX-7 two-seater sports car
- Nissan boss wants high performance, fully electric Infiniti model
| Dodge Viper owner shows off on highway, crashes into back of van Posted: 26 Oct 2009 03:24 AM PDT Ah yes, you just gotta love the guys who flaunt their performance cars on the roads us mere mortals dare to walk or drive on. This is especially true when you’re dealing with rookie drivers or those who can’t even control the power that their vehicle possesses. Such is the case with the guy in this video, who took his Dodge Viper GTS for a spin on a highway in Chile. After getting angry at two truck drivers who didn’t let him pass, he stomped on the gas on a free lane and thought that he is teaching them a lesson. Sadly, the Viper’s acceleration was too much, and coupled with the fact that the traffic was backed up in that particular lane, made the driver plow his vehicle into the back of a van. The action is right at the end of the video, but it is definitely worth it. Enjoy! Source: WreckedExotics Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Green violence: Toyota Prius pushes Tesla Roadster under the wheels of a VW Touareg Posted: 26 Oct 2009 03:18 AM PDT  It seems that the Toyota Prius isn’t happy with the popularity that the Tesla Roadster is experiencing these days and has decided to start taking out the models that have been sold already around the world. This, at least, is the conclusion that can be drawn out of a recent accident from Denmark, where a Toyota Prius bumped a Tesla Roadster in the rear and pushed it under the big wheels of a Volkswagen Touareg SUV. Although the concrete details aren’t know, it still makes a pretty interesting picture to look at, to say the least. You can even see a bit of the Tesla’s bodywork hanging by the rear bumper of the Toureg high in the air. Hopefully we won’t report any other green car on green car crime anytime soon. Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Porsche 996 reaches 224 mph, looses top, goes sideways, all in the video Posted: 26 Oct 2009 03:06 AM PDT Well the title pretty much sums it right up. A 2003 Porsche 996 custom tuned by Evolution MotorSports went racing at a special strip in Texas and managed to reach a whopping 224 mph, highlighted by a certificate of recognition. But the fact that it reached such a massive speed isn’t the most impressive thing, as it seems that Porsche was a convertible model, fitted with a soft top roof. The poor thing didn’t manage to withstand that massive speed and at around the maximum speed, it broke off and its famous driver, Joetwint, lost control of the car. Luckily all the car just went sideways and into a field on the side of the strip. The man behind the wheel was also alright, even cracking a few jokes about how he mowed the weeds. Watch the incredible video below. Source: Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Hartge takes the BMW X5 xDrive35d to 328 HP Posted: 26 Oct 2009 02:13 AM PDT  Just in case you needed that extra “oomph” from your brand new BMW X5 xDrive35d, Hartge has just what you need, in the form of a newly released performance and aerodynamic package for this version of the Bavarian SUV which takes the engine’s output to 328 HP. No details on what concrete modifications were made, but it’s a safe bet that the engineers reprogrammed the ECU and fitted a sports exhaust system. As such, the 3-liter engine will now greatly improve its stock figures, growing to 328 from 265 HP and sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.1 seconds, from a flat 7 seconds time. The top speed has also been improved, from 235 km/h to 244 km/h (151 mph).  On the outside, Hartge fitted a previously released version of an X5 body kit, which includes accessories like the new front and rear fascias, extensions for the wheel arches and more aggressive side sills. A sports suspension set has also been outfitted, as well as a set of stainless steel muffler tips, carbon fiber mirror casings and a set of 22-inch Brilliant Classic 2 wheels. On the inside, the team at Hartge added a carbon fiber trim line, a new set of revamped instrument dials, aluminum pedals and, in order to finish it off, black velour floor mats. In case you find yourself interested in this new model from Hartge, the price is €87,277. Source: WorldCarFans Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Inden Design reveals new Mercedes-Benz SL 500 tuning package Posted: 26 Oct 2009 01:49 AM PDT  While the current generation Mercedes-Benz SL is stunning, the team at Inden Design believes that the old R230 SL 500 still has a bit of potential in it, and has just released its newest tuning package for the performance convertible, complete with prices for every part. First off, let’s start with performance, as the engineers at Inden outfitted the car with a new adjustable sport suspension set (€1,398), a stainless steel exhaust system (€2,498), and a special engine tuning kit, that takes the M113 E50 unit from its stock 306 HP to 330 HP. For all those speed enthusiasts, they have also taken out the speed limiter.  In terms of looks, Inden have taken a page out of the design philosophy of AMG, as the new body kit closely resembles the one from the top-of-the-range SL 65 AMG, and costs €5,498. For this amount of money you’ll be getting a new set of front and rear bumpers, more aggressive side skirts and a diffuser for the rear. Other cosmetic enhancements include new taillights (€548), a new carbon fiber version of the aforementioned rear diffuser (€1,448), two flavors of door handles and mudguards, in either “lackluster black” (€820) or “pure carbon” (€1,420), and the pieces of resistance, a set of 20-inch Inden Champion wheels wrapped in performance Pirelli tires, costing a cool €11,700. If you want to tweak the inside, you can opt for a sports steering wheel, which will cost €1,059, or you can opt for a carbon fiber trim, costing €1,998. Overall, if your old SL 500 is gathering dust, perhaps this package from Inden Design can help it stand out once more. Source: WorldCarFans Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| New 2011 Volkswagen mid-size sedan will replace the Passat in the US Posted: 26 Oct 2009 01:35 AM PDT  In a recent interview, Volkswagen Group of American executive, Stefan Jacoby, revealed that the company is “looking into detail” what it will do with the Europe-built Passat when its new mid-size sedan, made in the United States at the company’s new Chattanooga, Tennessee plant, will debut, around 2011. It seems that it is highly likely that the Passat will be phased out, as the new sedan, which will be a bit bigger, will cost much less, due to the fact that shipping and transport won’t be added to the price. It is believed that the new model might cost around $20,000, as opposed to the starting price of the Passat, which is $28,000. This replacement will also refer to the station wagon or estate version, which will see its place be taken by the same version of the Jetta, which is only 9 inches shorter, and also comes with a very attractive diesel engine, a favorite among buyers these days. Rumors also suggest that while the regular Passat will be taken off the market, the more exclusive Passat CC will remain, as demand for it is still quite strong among those who want a premium feel but at a more normal price. Sadly, no details are known about this new mid-size, US-made sedan, so we’ll just have to wait and see. One thing’s for certain though, the Passat will continue to be made for Europe and other territories due to its heritage. Source: Autoweek via WorldCarFans Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Video of Canadian bus driver plays Sudoku while driving surfaces, huge investigation ensues Posted: 26 Oct 2009 01:09 AM PDT Well this is quite interesting. It seems that a bus driver around the Vancouver area of Canada was filmed while playing Sudoku. What’s rather shocking, at least for many people, is that he was solving the addictive puzzles while driving the bus around the city. In all fairness, he was in a big traffic jam and didn’t really pose a threat to the riders of the bus, but plenty of people demanded that he be, metaphorically, tar and feathered for having the nerve to engage in something that would loosen him up during the boring traffic jam. The Coast Bus Company, which employs the driver in question, said that this is an isolated case, even though other riders complained that he usually has better things to do almost all the time, and that an investigation is underway. While I sympathize with the guy, as boring traffic jams are extremely tiring, it should have been better, with such paranoid riders, to stay focused and just listen to the radio. What are your thoughts on this matter? Watch the video below and then drop a comment so you can share them with the other readers. Source: HotNews Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Novitec Rosso launches Edizione 747, squeezes more power out of the Ferrari F430 Scuderia Posted: 26 Oct 2009 12:58 AM PDT  Even though Ferrari replace the current F430 with the newer 458 Italia, the special Scuderia high performance model of the old and reliable F430 is still quite popular, especially when it comes to tuning opportunities, fact highlighted by this new creation, dubbed Edizione 747, from Novitec Rosso. As the name implies (no, they didn’t turn it into a Boeing plane or something like that), the tuners managed to extract a whopping 747 HP from the Scuderia’s V8 engine, all of which are available at 8,500 rpm, with a torque of 738 Nm. This is extremely impressive, as the Maranello engineers “only” managed to extact 510 HP in the stock Scuderia. In case you’re wondering, this massive increase in power is thanks to a new twin-turbocharger, a revamped ECU and a new cooling system with separate radiator.  All of this power translates into a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time of just 3.4 seconds, and will reach 351 km/h (218 mph). Again, as a reminder, it will sprint from 0 to 300 km/h (186 mph) in around 22.9 seconds, according to the tuning house. In order to put the power on the road, the company also outfitted the Edizione 747 with a new set of high performance suspensions, lowering it with 30 mm, but also added a hydraulic system, which can raise the system by 40 mm, in case you want to get over speedbumps without losing your front bumper, or park on a curb.  Speaking of looks, the Edizione 747 received a matte paint, but not in the already old black, as Novitec opted for a yellow one, in combination with a gray batch. The head and tail lamps also got darkened, to reflect the power of this model. Source: CarScoop Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Mazda might launch a new RX-7 two-seater sports car Posted: 26 Oct 2009 12:41 AM PDT  Great news for Mazda fans and, with a bit of indulgence, for all sports car fans, as Mazda boss Ikuo Maeda has just revealed that he is indeed pushing for a new RX-7 to be made as soon as possible. The executive said that he has already seen a few early sketches of a next generation RX-7 and that he is quite thrilled about the opportunity for the iconic two-seater sports car to return on the market. But until the projects gets the green light from all stockholders, the Mazda chief has a lot of convincing to do, especially in this troubled economy, through which, fortunately, Mazda is getting through without any big troubles. In terms of mechanics, Maeda limited himself to revealing that it will be a two-seater, with no suicide doors like the RX-8, and, like its predecessors, will be powered by Mazda’s trademark rotary engine. The Mazda boss also has big plans for other models in the lineup, saying that a rejuvenation will soon be made. Hopefully we will get to see a concept or even some sketches as soon as possible. Are you excited about a new RX-7, a car which made history during the 1990s? Share your enthusiasm by leaving a comment below. Source: Autocar Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Nissan boss wants high performance, fully electric Infiniti model Posted: 26 Oct 2009 12:26 AM PDT  Nissan head honcho Carlos Ghosn has made it public at last week’s Tokyo Motor Show that he wants the company’s luxury brand, Infiniti, to market a fully-electric, battery-powered model which will target the high performance market. The executive also revealed that his company will be attacking the compact hatchback segment, with a new Infiniti model, set to rival the competitors like Audi, with the A3, BMW, with the 1 Series and most importantly, local Japanese corporation Lexus, which revealed the LF-Ch hatchback concept in Frankfurt and has also brought it to Tokyo last week. Considering Nissan’s big ambitions, it is likely that the large company will put up a real fight in these two new segments. Where do you peg the company’s chances? Leave a comment with your thoughts. Source: CarScoop Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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