This is what happens when…
April 3, 2009 by Ryan
Don’t you wish this kinda thing happened in your life? Showering regularly and splashing on some Brut could get you pretty far in the 50’s, but that doesn’t cut it anymore. In the third millennium, you’re going to have to do better; getting some fresh threads, a stylish haircut and reading Neil Strauss’s The Game is a great start. But what if you don’t have enough time for those things… well, if you have a boat load of cash laying around, then consider this.
German Strongman vs. Lamborghini
March 27, 2009 by Ryan
There’s no doubt in my mind that zee German’s are some of the strongest people on the face of the planet. As evidenced by this official Guinness Book of World Records attempt, this muscle-bound Schwarzen-knockoff holds onto a Lamborghini as the driver drops the clutch and burns up some rubber.
Since my German’s not that good, I don’t know if there was a previous record he was attempting to break or just trying to merely set a new record, but one things for sure: there’s no way in hell I could do this. Props to zee German for manning up to the challenge, fast forward to the 7:30 mark if you want to catch the straight action.
Bugatti Veyron Gets Sideways in the Tundra of Sweden
January 23, 2009 by Ryan
Who does this? I mean really, taking your $1.8 million dollar supercar out to test on a snow covered track! So jealous right now…
Truly a testament to how well the Bugatti’s all wheel drive system works, this three part video should inspire you to become this reckless wealthy. The only thing I wish was that we could hear the engine better and not have to listen to the dubbed-soundtrack. Make sure to watch part one and three, but part two is where the fun really starts. Hit the jump to scope the vids.
360 Forged Makes a Carbon Fiber Wheel, Ferrari Owners Rejoice
January 16, 2009 by Ryan
We’ve seen carbon fiber wheels before, but never on a car that looks as stunning as the Ferrari F430. The classic 5-spoke design has been reworked and modernized in this hand-made edition from Forged 360. Here’s the quick specs on the Straight 5ive:
- Carbon fiber center disc mated to a forged aluminum 3-piece wheel
- Securely fastened with Reverse Titanium Bolts
- Available in sizes ranging from 19-22″
- Width’s from 7.5″ up to 14.5″
- Lips as small as 1.5″, but up to 7″ tall!
- Clear coated 4 times for that ultra high gloss shine
- Balance tolerance down to .001
- Handmade to order and machined to be hubcentric
- Wide variety of custom finishes available
- No word yet on weight or pricing.
In the pictures below you’re looking at a set of 20″ Straight 5ive’s. This set is 8.5″ wide in the front and 13″ in rear and the lip has been painted red to accent the rim and match the rear lights.
Carbon fiber has never looked so good.
Manufacturer Site: 360Forged.com
The Ferrari California: Pure Sex
December 30, 2008 by Ryan
I’m poor, so I couldn’t make it to the Paris Auto Show this year, but Edmund’s reporters were able to make the trip. As shown in the video below, they got a close up look at the new Ferrari California. The CA costs as much as the F430 and they even share the same 4.3-liter engine, but that’s where the similarities end.
Where the F430 is a mid-engined pure-bred sports car, the California is a front-engined convertible hardtop with a pretty big trunk. This makes the Cali much more of a daily driver car. Tuned down from 490 horsepower to 460 for better emissions ratings and fuel economy, the California is not as blistering fast as the F430, but I’m sure it’s still a heck of a lot of fun to drive.
Nissan GT-R vs. a Rented Hertz Corvette…with Nitrous.
December 19, 2008 by Ryan
Garage 419 pitted these two cars against each other. One is driving a stock GT-R, a formidable opponent to say the least. 480+ horsepower, all wheel drive and launch control mean that this car can rocket to 60 MPH in just 3.5 seconds. The corvette, on the other hand, only has 400 horsepower and an automatic transmission, but the nitrous might be able to get the Vette moving fast enough to keep up with the GT-R on this 1/8 mile track. Before you watch, take a good guess at which car is going to win this battle.
Worlds Fastest Car’s Duke it Out in a Drag Race
December 18, 2008 by Ryan
Well, maybe they aren’t the worlds fastest cars, but they sure are quick! Chevy ZR1 vs. Ferrari 599 GTB vs. Porsche 911 GT2 vs. Godzilla. I’m not sure how long of a runway these guys had, but I think it was close to the mile mark. Check it out as these drivers smash the pedal to the floor and take these four super cars up to top speed.
Porsche 911 GT2: Top Speed Run
December 17, 2008 by Ryan
There are some incredibly fast cars in this world. We’ve already seen two this week. The 599 was quite a lot quicker than the GT-R, which is reasonable considering the several hundred thousand dollar price difference. So how does the 599 stand up the the GT2, a car that costs more than twice the GT-R and boasts 530 horsepower?
Ferrari 599 GTB: Top Speed Run
December 16, 2008 by Ryan
Ferrari’s 599 is a fast car. With nearly 600 horsepower on tap, it can rocket to 60 miles per hour in just 3.2 seconds. That’s fast enough to spin anyone’s head. But where does the madness stop? I’ll give you a hint: it’s faster than the GT-R…
Nissan GT-R: Top Speed Run
December 15, 2008 by Ryan
What is the top speed of the Nissan GT-R? According to MotorTrend, it’s very close to 200mph…
Off Roading Your Bentley: The Next Hip Thing
December 11, 2008 by Ryan
Some people have Far too much money…
Jay Leno Talks about his Corvette ZR1
December 10, 2008 by Ryan
Even though the man has a huge car collection, he made sure Chevrolet knew he wanted a ZR1. But not just any ZR1, he wanted the first one to ever roll off the production line; serial 001.
I won’t spoil the rest of the video for you, but it seems like he really likes it.