HONDA 800 HORSEPOWER CR-V HYBRID RACER

Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by MartynL

Later this month Honda Garage will reveal the HONDA 800 HORSEPOWER CR-V HYBRID RACER. Here’s a sneak peek! The creative minds of the engineers at Honda Performance Development (HPD) and Auto Development Center (ADC), and designers from North America Auto Design Division of American Honda have conceived and constructed the ultimate high-performance beast – HONDA 800 HORSEPOWER CR-V HYBRID RACER a track monster with some 800 electrified horsepower. The 800 horsepower CR-V Hybrid Racer will b...

’23 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT HEMI BLACK GHOST

Posted on February 15, 2023 by MartynL

Dan Scanlan checks out the ’23 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT HEMI BLACK GHOST that channels the legendary 1970s Woodward Avenue Street racer! Back in 1970s, a legendary Dodge Challenger R/T SE roamed Woodward Avenue, seeking out and often winning street races. It came and went so stealthily; it earned the name Black Ghost. It carried distinctive options - black gator skin-like vinyl top, bumblebee tail stripe, hood pins and twin hood scoops. And it was piloted by Detroit cop Godfrey Qualls. D...

ZORA’S MID-ENGINE XP-882 CORVETTE

Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by MartynL

Automotive historian Karl Ludvigsen blogs about ZORA’S MID-ENGINE XP-882 CORVETTE on CollierMedia. Decades before the C8 Corvette, Duntov had created multiple mid-engined Corvette prototypes. The XP-882 was the most developed and the most potential to have spawned a production mid-engined Corvette in the 1970s. It was not to be. In response to Ford’s “Total Performance” of the 1960s, Zora Duntov, right, and his team produced the XP-882, the most menacing mid-engined Corvette to date....

FORD BRONCO, KING of the HAMMERS

Posted on February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 by MartynL

FORD BRONCO, KING of the HAMMERS and Ford Performance will compete in the 17th annual King of the Hammers Ultra4 off-road to defend last year’s 1-2-3 podium sweep. In 2022, specially-prepared Ford Broncos dominated the Every Man Challenge 4600 Stock Class and will be shooting for a win in the 4400 Unlimited Class. Billed as the toughest one-day off-road racing series in America, the 17th annual King of the Hammers, held February 2-11, presents the utmost challenge to showcase state-of-t...

HENNESSEY SUPERCHARGED CADILLAC ESCALADE

Posted on January 23, 2023 by MartynL

In addition to the HENNESSEY SUPERCHARGED CADILLAC ESCALADE, performance-boosting H650 upgrade is also available for the 6.2-liter Chevy Suburban, ChevyTahoe, and the GMC Yukon. Texas-based Hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle builder, Hennessey Performance, has released a comprehensive new performance upgrade package for the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon. Hennessey's boost in output for vehicles with the GM 6.2-liter V8 takes power from the...

NSX TYPE S, ACURA’S LAST HURRAH

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by MartynL

Cam VanDerHorst watched the last second-gen – NSX Type S, Acura’s Last Hurrah - being built at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center, and blogged about it on Hagerty.com When enthusiasts see references to “350/350” the first thing that usually comes to mind is Chevrolet’s venerable vintage 350 cubic-inch, 350 horsepower small-block V8. When Acura talks about 350/350, it’s all about the 350th of 350 NSX Supercars built, specifically the unique second-gen Type S showcased here. More than a ...

JEAN BUGATTI, DREAM MERCHANT

Posted on January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 by MartynL

A creative visionary ahead of his time, JEAN BUGATTI, DREAM MERCHANT turns 114 and continues to inspire Bugatti Automobiles' team in Molsheim! Ettore Bugatti’s first son, Gianoberto Carlo Maria Bugatti, was born in Cologne, Germany, on January 15, 1909. In Molsheim, he became known as Jean, the French equivalent to “Gian”. Having grown up surrounded by a family of visionary artists, Jean benefited from an upbringing that would allow him to flourish as an automotive engineer. It quick...

CADILLAC ELECTRIFIED V-LMDh RACECARS

Posted on January 12, 2023 by MartynL

Cadillac reveals the liveries for the three all-new CADILLAC ELECTRIFIED V-LMDh RACECARS that will make their competition debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona this month. The three distinctive designs represent the teams campaigning the all-new Cadillac V-LMDh, each with a different bold color from the Cadillac V-Series emblem. “Cadillac is ready to compete against the very best in North America and internationally — including one of the world’s toughest races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans,” said Glo...

’23 CADILLAC ESCALADE V ROCKETSHIP

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by MartynL

With 682 horseys, the ’23 CADILLAC ESCALADE V ROCKETSHIP is one galloping Clydesdale, blogs Howard Walker. Simply press the “start” button and listen to the explosion from the tailpipes. It’s the sound of a small nuclear bomb detonating. Or an entire grid-full of NASCAR stock cars coming to life. Yes, it’s loud. OK, obnoxiously loud. Loud enough to send household pets and small children scurrying for cover. Loud enough to set-off pretty much every car alarm within a quarter-mile radius. ...

’24 MUSTANG 500-HORSEPOWER DARK HORSE

Posted on December 16, 2022 by MartynL

All-New ’24 MUSTANG 500-HORSEPOWER DARK HORSE is powered by potent fourth-gen Coyote V8! “Mustang has always pushed the envelope. From Mustang GT to Dark Horse, this is our best 5.0-liter V8 yet. It’s naturally aspirated awesomeness,” said Ed Krenz, Mustang chief engineer. “And Mustang EcoBoost fans are also getting a boost in power to make every Mustang more fun and visceral to drive.” For the pinnacle of 5.0-liter V8 performance and track capability, the Mustang Dark Horse features a uniqu...