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GMC Typhoon

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:14:20 +0000

A video showing a GMC Typhoon taking on an Honda NSX and Toyota Supra TT

JIC D1GP RX-8 with 530 Horsepower

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:21:14 +0000

You are looking at the world’s greatest RX-8 according to the driver in the video. Upgraded by JIC Magic, the RX-8 produces 530 horsepower. There isn’t too much information on the modifications besides what is shown in the beginning of the video.

Source: Tampa Sports Car

1250 HP TT Lamborghini Races at the Texas Mile

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:35:40 +0000

Here is a video of Underground Racing’s twin turbo 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo with 1,250 horsepower destroy a R32 TT, Viper TT, and Supra T.

Source:Cardomain blog

ProCharger’s Massive F-4 Supercharger

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:13:54 +0000

ProCharger debuted their 16 inch F-4 supercharger for those who need crazy amounts of horsepower. The F-4 is rated for 3,200+ horsepower applications and produces 5,400 CFM maximum airflow and 45 PSI maximum boost.

Source: ProCharger via Fquick

BMW 740i’s Inline TT Six Cylinder

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:17:11 +0000

BMW has announced their 740 series sedans will use a twin turbo inline six cylinder engine as a way to increase MPG. The 3.0L engine will be all aluminum, direct injection, variable camshafts, and produce 315 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque from 1600-4500 rpm.

Lingenfelter 2010 LS7 Camaro SS

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:27:08 +0000

At SEMA 2009 Lingerfelter debuted their new 2010 Camaro SS. Their package adds an Eaton TVS2300 supercharger which boosts the power up to 750 horsepower.

Source: Motorator via CarDomain

Hennessey CTS-V .99 G Launch

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:01:05 +0000

So hard was this launch that OnStar contacted the owner to see if everything was okay. Hennessey pushes the power of the CTS-V to 700 horsepower.

A little bit more eye candy.

Source: TopSpeed

Chris Rado 6.97 Second FWD Record

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:13 +0000

Chris Rado has just completed a 6.97 second 1/4 mile in his Scion tC dragster. This is the first time a FWD car has ever been in the 6’s. He has been getting close with low 7’s but apparently all the conditions were perfect for this run.

Source: Cardomain Blog

Twin-Turbo Audi R8

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:12:47 +0000

Heffner Performance has created a twin turbo kit for the Audi R8. Running 6 psi boost and 93 octane gas the R8 dynoed at 536 RWHP. The car stock only puts down 353 horsepower.

Source: Heffner Performance via TopSpeed

Ferrari is Researching New Turbocharged Engines

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:18:58 +0000

Ferrari has turbocharged engines in the past but recently they have been keeping with the naturally aspirated kind. With the current move toward more fuel efficient engines, manufacturers are turning more to turbocharging as an effective way of reducing gas consumption while still keeping power. Ferrari said it will not release a turbocharged engine until it can remove all lag. One solution they researched was Fiat’s variable valve technology called Multiair. It produced great torque but did not work well at high rpms. So back to the drawing board Ferrari goes.

Source: Autocar via 4Wheelnews