Inspired by an associate’s facebook posting, today’s photo of the day takes us back to the the early 20th century in the form of the amazing 1935 supercharged Auburn “Boattail” speedster.
The Auburn Boattail Speedster was a car frequently seen in Hollywood and was powered by a 4.6L straight eight that, with the popular supercharger option (150hp) and could top out at an astounding 100mph. (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)
Compared to the previous B6/B7 S4 which used a 4.2 litre V8 engine, this latest B8 S4 utilises a smaller displacement 3.0 litre TFSI V6 engine, but now with the addition of forced induction via a Roots-style Eaton mechanical supercharger.
Although still badged as an S model, the B8 S4 is now considered less of a hardcore sport sedan. Enthusiast driver aids are now optional rather than standard, such as active rear differential, active steering and ultra-quick electrically-adjustable shocks. (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)
The word “haunting” is used far too widely and without cause when reviewing modern music today, but in this instance there is really no better word in our American lexicon to describe the record that 15 year-old UK songstress Birdy has produced.
An amazingly talented 15-year-old from Hampshire, UK – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde had previously covered songs by The xx (The xx) and Cherry Ghost (People Help the People) .
This week we focus our daily attentions on Audi’s versatile performance oriented S4/RS4 line of sport saloons. First up is a beautifuly modified B7-RS4 out of Wolfcars Motorsports in Doral, Florida.
The Audi RS4's 4.2L V8 is capable of propelling the 3600+lb sedan from 0-60mph in a brish 4.5 seconds flat. (HQ Image Available - Click to Enlarge 1920x1200)
Today on this first “Throwback Friday” of April we take a solemn moment to commemorate the life, times and achievements of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche and his most excellent gift to automotive enthusiasts of the world; the Porsche 911. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche - December 11th, 1935 – April 5th, 2012
While his grandfather and father were engineers, he was more involved into working out the looks of a product. He never thought of himself as an artist like a designer could be considered, but more as a technically talented craftsman in shaping. Seen here with his 1968 Porsche 911 Coupé (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)
CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupé X, the X commemorating the 10th anniversary (X being the Roman numeralfor ten) of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996.
One of the most striking supercars ever built, the CCX here is perfectly contrasted against the dark earth tones of urban Seattle, Washington. (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)
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