Audi R4 Seeking Production Approval

Audi is working on its R4 sports car which is a mid-engined, Boxster-sized, sports car. One bad news though is that Volkswagen has not yet given it a green light to hit the production line. Volkswagen is still to decide whether they will use an alloy or steel body construction for this new model. The platform that will be used for the Audi R4 will also be implemented on the BlueSport which was previewed in the form of the Bluesport Concept during the Detroit motor show back in 2009. The Audi R4 was previewed to the public as the e-Tron Concept during the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The concept version used an electric motor but the production version will have an option for a 1.4L turbocharged engine and a 4-cylinder 1.6L engine running on petrol. There will also be a 2.0L 4-cylinder diesel powerplant.

stolen from SpeedLux

Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche 918 Spyder unveiled at the Annual Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.
Carrera GT x Boxster.

500 HP V8 that can hit 62 in 3.5 seconds.
May hit the road in the next 5 years....

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LFA footage

More new footage of the Lexus LFA, Lexus' new supercar....the visuals never cease to amaze.





Via AutoBlog

Commercials for the LFA airing in Japan

New commercials for upcoming LF-A the new supercar coming from Lexus



Lexus Supercar

The Ferrari made by Porsche

Gemballa is all about tuning different Porsche models, but once in a while they also work on other exotics. The Gemballa MIG-U1 is based on the very rare Ferrari Enzo and was created for Gemballa’s Middle East distributor, the Illyas and Mustafa Galadari Group.

Main highlights of this modified Ferrari Enzo are an entirely new exhaust, new tailpipes, new front and rear bumper, new rear wing, new side sills, LED daytime lights, black rims and roof-scoop. Interior is upgraded with black and red leather, we also get to see a video screen.

Gemballa MIG-U1

Aston Martin Valare...A thing of beauty....

no words....JUST LOOK *hallelujah music*







Aston Martin Valare

oooooooo0000000oooooooooo

soon to be exposed in its greatness @ the dubai international motor show...dubbed the "gullwing" and carefully done in a "desert gold" specifically for the show...definitely appetizing to look at, one can only dream....






Mercedes Benz SLS AMG "Desert Gold"

Stringrays&Transformers

In a move to shore up public confidence following its stint in bankruptcy court, General Motors on Tuesday unveiled its 2-year product plan for the four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GM. Included in the Chevrolet news is that production of the C7 Corvette will start in April 2012 for the 2013 model year. GM also added that the Corvette will maintain the front-engine layout that has defined the sports car for 57 years.

This is great news as earlier estimates had pushed back the C7 through 2014. This also means that the Corvette Team will now have the resources and the corporate edict to move full speed ahead on a new design that could see changes to America's sports car that include a smaller, lighter body, greater use of advanced weight-saving materials like carbon fiber, aluminum and magnesium and perhaps a smaller engine but one that will still provide the power-to-weight ratio that Corvette owners have become accustomed to.







and a sneakpeak @ the transformer concept stingray


TomO
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transformer stingray

THE SUPERCARS POST....

the pagani cinque roadster ($1.8 mil for that ass)

Thos carbon fiber/titanium Roadster is expected to run to about 217 mph thanks to its 678 horsepower Mercedes-Benz/AMG V12 – a terminal velocity that's the same as its hard-hatted brethren. Because the fixed-head coupe's structure is so robust, Pagani hasn't gone crazy with buttresses and braces, meaning that like the Coupe, the Roadster weighs 1210 kg (2,662 pounds) – a figure that Pagani says should help get the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds.


German manufacturing present the Gumbert Apollo Speed which can be customized to have an 800 HP engine (well damn...)


the Tramontana F1 all done up like a fighter plane EWWWWYYYYUCCK!

TomO

Pagani
Gumbert
Tramontana

SALEEN is back @ it...but how bout a Challenger...OMG OMG LOL

PRESS RELEASE

Steve Saleen and his company SMS are well on the way to production with the first vehicle in the line of Signature Series ultra-high performance vehicles. The SMS 570 Challenger will be the first vehicle with a host of aesthetic and functional innovations including the patented SMS Red Butterfly Induction™ hood and a full compliment of SMS ultra-high performance components including: drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior.

"When you combine Steve Saleen and Dodge Challenger you get the pairing of two powerhouse automotive icons." - Edmunds/Inside Line

Steve Saleen presents the SMS 570 Challenger

The fully certified and street legal SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger will be based off the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T platform and will feature a SMS designed and engineered SMS 296 Supercharger atop the 5.7L Hemi, with power ratings from 500 to over 700 horsepower respectively.

Steve Saleen presents the SMS 296 Supercharger

"Who wants a Steve Saleen Supercharged Challenger? We Do!" - Dodgepedia.org

The MSRP's for the 2009 SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger are targeted to start at $60,000 to $70,000 respectively with production commencing in 2008. Both models will carry a bumper-to-bumper factory warranty. This is an exciting opportunity for the Mopar community to finally take part in the ultra-high performance niche production vehicle market! So act now to reserve yours.

"We're big fans of Steve Saleen. He's created some pretty incredible Mustangs over the last 25 years, and any guy that successfully builds his own supercar gets major props in our book." – Autoblog

Steve Saleen presents the SMS 570 Challenger

Each of these limited edition vehicles will be personally signed by Steve Saleen as part of the Signature Series product line, complete with unique badges and graphics. Production numbers will be limited per year depending on the model, so the opportunity to be one of the few owners is limited to a first come first served basis. So act now, by placing your pre-production orders though any Dodge dealer in the US. Or call us directly for more details.

SMS

We are a niche manufacturer of lifestyle ultra-high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. We design, engineer, test, certify, manufacture and assemble all our own products and vehicles.

"I am drawing upon 25 years of rich experience in the automotive industry to address the rapidly expanding global market of automotive lifestyle vehicles, technical performance parts, accessories and apparel" explains Steve Saleen, Chairman and CEO of SMS.

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HOW U FEEL BOUT THIS VIPER THO???

my auto-enthusiasts, gimme ur 2 cents...

supposedly the "viper" franchise has been bought for $5 mil by sum small coachbuilder boutique called Devon Motor Works and this is their new project....

mixed feelings from me cuz from what i understood they never really changed the "viper" body that drastically then you get this AUTROCIOUS MESS...I DUNNO MAYBE IT HAS TO GROW ON ME.

YIKES!!!