Monthly Archive for January, 2008

$1 MILLION

If you had a million bucks, you could have tried to win the “first retailable unit built” ZR1 at at Barrett-Jackson.

$400K DODGE CHALLENGER

$400,000 is how much the first production Dodge Challenger went for at at Barrett-Jackson. It’s all good for the winner though, for the mere $400K they also get two VIP passes to the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR race later this year.

370+ BMWs DAMAGED IN NJ

Earlier this week their carrier tipped at the port in Jersey City on Friday causing damage to over 370 BMWs. The ship was loaded with new 3-series and 1-series vehicles, including new M3s. Around 70 of the damaged cars are reported to be total losses with others sustaining major damage.

IS-F RACER

The DTM inspired IS-F Racing Concept was seen last week at the Tokyo Auto Salon. It looks beautiful! For photos from TAS CLICK HERE!

MUGEN FIT

Another one of the concepts that graced Mugen’s stand in Japan at “TAS” was the Honda Fit F154SC concept. The only thing that wasn’t modified..was nothing. It has it all! The F154SC has a supercharger slapped onto the L15A that boosts the power of the 1.5-liter four to 150 hp and 136 lb.-ft. of torque. For more photos CLICK HERE!

MUGEN RR

One of the concepts that graced Mugen’s stand in Japan at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon was the Civic Type-RR. It features an entire front clip with carbon fiber pieces. For more photos CLICK HERE!

SA-25 STERLING EDT. MUSTANG

It’s been 25 years since Steve Saleen first founded Saleen Autosport. To celebrate Saleen has announced the SA-25 Sterling Edition Mustang. It’s packed with a supercharged V8 pushing out 620 horsepower and 600 lb-ft torque. Nice, but not for everyone, only 25 will be built at a price of $99,995.

GT500

Introducing the Nissan GT500 GT-R which was unveiled at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon. For more pictures CLICK HERE!font>

TURBO, RWD…HYUNDAI

In 2009, Hyundai will unleash its RWD Genesis coupe to the masses. The new two-door model from Hyundai will feature a direct-injection 2.0-liter turbo’d motor (co-developed by Hyundai, Chrysler and Mitsubishi), sending power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual, supposedly with an optional LSD.

DRIFTING A SUPERCAR

want to see Porsche Carrera GT drifting on some tight mountain roads. CLICK HERE to check it out!