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Our Fairlady “Z” – The Z34 Years (2009-2013?)

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On October - 4 - 2012

Having now explored more than thirty-nine years of “Z” car history, innovation, success and development we’ve finally arrived at the current generation 370Z. A beautifully refined modern GT sports car that truly is the culmination of four decades of industry success and track-proven refinement. A car that while outwardly similar to it’s immediate predecessor has in fact contrary to popular belief been redesigned nearly completely from the ground up.

Breaking with tradition the all new Nissan 370Z was announced on October 29, 2008 at an event in Los Angeles held just ahead of the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Back To The Future, Down Shift Features

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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Automotive News

Drifting the RMR Genesis Coupe Around Hyundai HQ

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On September - 7 - 2012

This week’s video only seemed appropriate given our current focus on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and our particular fondness of the Rhys Millen Racing drift car.

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Video of the Week

The GoGoGear.com/Konig Wheels Genesis Coupe

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On September - 7 - 2012

We wrap up our week dedicated to the venerable Hyundai Genesis Coupe with some race photography from the 2012 USTCC Season Opener at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, California.

There are 7 models of the Coupe based around two engine choices. Trim levels include: 2.0T Base, 2.0 R-Spec, 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Track (GT in Canada), 3.8 Base (For 2010), 3.8 R-Spec (For 2011), 3.8 Grand Touring, and a 3.8 Track (GT in Canada). The Track and R-Spec versions of 2.0T will only be offered with a 6-speed manual.

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Motorsports & Events, Photo Of the Day

The 2013 RMR Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On September - 5 - 2012

When it comes to the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, there is only one performance name that always comes to mind; Millen.

Rhys Millen and company have put the new 2013 genesis coupe to good use, by boosting the current motor’s power output to an astonishing 600hp, and using it for the 2012 formula d series.

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Photo Of the Day

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-SPEC

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On September - 4 - 2012

This week we shift our daily attention to an automotive manufacturer who in little more than a decade has managed to transition it’s self from a bargain basement Honda/Toyota alternative to a luxury and performance moniker to be reckoned with.

Hyundai Genesis (coupe and the four-door saloon version) have appeared in the TV series Leverage, driven by the main characters. The coupe has also appeared in the TV series Burn Notice as Fiona’s new car. It also made an appearance in the eighth season of the TV series 24 as one of the pursuit vehicles driven by Jack Bauer.

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Photo Of the Day

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Coupé

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On August - 8 - 2012

The Mini Coupé was unveiled in June 2011 and formally launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011. This smaller and more aggressive Mini is the first two-seat offering from the iconic British/German auto manufacturer and offers enthusiasts improved performance and handing in addition to increased cargo capacity over the standard hatch.

The Coupé is the first two-seat Mini and the first to have a three-box design; the engine compartment, the passenger compartment and the luggage compartments are all separated. It is also be the fastest production Mini ever produced – in John Cooper Works trim moving from 0 to 60 mph in just under 6.4 seconds. | Click to Enlarge - 1920×1200

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Photo Of the Day

The M15 – The Noble That Never Was

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On August - 1 - 2012

The Noble M15 was intended to appeal to a far broader market and compete directly with the Porsche 911 Turbo and Ferrari F430. As a result the Noble M15 was expected to have a number of features not previously found on Nobles such as Sat nav, traction control, electric windows and ABS. The Company issued a press release about the M15, and stated that the M15 will eventually be produced after the introduction of the M600.

The body and chassis of the Noble is built by Hi-Tech Automotive in Port Elizabeth, South Africa alongside Superformance cars. Once the body shell is completed, it is sent to the Noble factory where the engines, transmissions, etc. are added. | Click to Enlarge - 1920×1200

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