Alfa Romeo’s Soon In Production 4C Concept Car

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On December - 12 - 2012

Today we take a look back at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show where Alfa Romeo debuted it’s innovative 4C Concept…a concept car that is actually going into production in May of next year.

The 4C is equipped with six speed Alfa TCT Dual Dry Clutch Transmission, and can be operated via gearshift paddles on steering wheel. It also has an Alfa DNA dynamic control selector which controls the behaviour of engine, brakes, steering, throttle response, suspension and gearbox.

The 4C is equipped with six speed Alfa TCT Dual Dry Clutch Transmission, and can be operated via gearshift paddles on steering wheel. It also has an Alfa DNA dynamic control selector which controls the behaviour of engine, brakes, steering, throttle response, suspension and gearbox.

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2013 SRT Viper Coupe To Be Priced from $99,390.00

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On September - 12 - 2012

The 2013 SRT Viper coupe goes on sale later this year, and right on schedule, Chrysler’s go-fast brand has released pricing info for the new sports car.

Viper body engineers were able to achieve the provocative body shapes and effectively reduce mass with the use of lightweight materials including composites and super-formed aluminum. The roof, hood and hatch are constructed of high strength carbon fiber while the entire door structure and panels are lightweight aluminum. (By weight, the Viper body is 44% carbon fiber, 27% aluminum, and 22% composites.)

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Introducing the All New 2013 Dodge Viper GTS-R

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On July - 19 - 2012

A factory-backed Viper will race on the world stage again. Based on the all-new 2013 Viper, the Viper GTS-R reemerges in 2012. The competition-spec 2013 Viper will compete this year as part of a two-car team in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), the same series that Viper dominated in 2000.

With the unveiling of the fifth generation Viper road car, Chrysler announced a return to ALMS racing with an all new Viper GTS-R race car based on the latest road car. | Click to Enlarge – 1920×1200

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2013 Dodge Viper GTS-R Prepares for ALMS

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On July - 5 - 2012

In keeping with our domestic theme this week, our video of the week highlights the track potential of the potent new 2013 Dodge Viper GTS-R…

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Mazda To Debut All New SKYACTIV-D Diesel Racer

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On June - 19 - 2012

On Saturday Mazda announced that they would be debuting their new SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel engine for the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans with plans for Dempsey Racing  to be the first customer to use the new engine.

SKYACTIV-D Mazda’s Advanced New 2013 Le Mans Clean Diesel Racer

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2013 Subaru BRZ STI

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On June - 12 - 2012

This week we’re showing our love for one of the most interesting and affordable RWD sports cars to arrive on the United States market in more than a decade…the Subaru BRZ & Scion FR-S.

"The goal was to create an authentic rear-wheel drive sports car with compelling style, exceptionally balanced performance and handling, flexible utility and surprising MPG." Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200

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BMW To Debut 4-Series Gran Coupe In Late 2013

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On May - 30 - 2012

BMW is working on its own compact, more affordable four-door coupe to rival the likes of the Audi A5 Sportback and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA.

Engine options will carryover from the standard model, so expect petrol choices to include a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with181 bhp and 245 bhp as well as a 3.0-liter inline-six with 315 bhp. Click to Enlarge - 655x489

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Alice Eve – May 2012 Hottie of the Week

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On May - 29 - 2012

Having recently starred along side veteran actors John Cusack in “The Raven” and Will Smith, Josh Brolin, Emma Thompson and Tommy Lee Jones in “Men In Black III” Alice Eve’s acting career is gaining steam as Hollywood and America continue to take notice of this exemplary heterochromia British beauty.

Easy on the eyes, intelligent, and poised for household-name status, British born beauty Alice Eve waited until well into her twenties to seriously pursue a career in front of the camera. Click to Enlarge – 1920×1200

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