Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60° V12 engine, which produces 343 kW (460 hp) and 542 N·m (400 ft·lbf) of torque. It is controlled by a fly-by-wire throttle and a 6 speed ‘paddle shift’ or semi-automatic transmission. A special V12… Continue reading
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Video
By Ron Kiino
Photography by Julia LaPalme
As a former owner of a 2002 WRX, photographer Julia LaPalme isn’t especially impressed with this 2008 model: “Everything feels softened on this Subie. The clutch engagement is squishy (sometimes I let it out too soon, other times too… Continue reading
Exotic Car and Supercar News
By John Hartley
We’ve had an exciting time over the past 12 months in the world of exotic cars. It has all been about sheer power, which does not necessarily make for more exciting driving, nor is more power always more fun. What stirred it all up was the… Continue reading
Porsche Boxster RS60
What is it? The most powerful Boxster to date pays homage to the RS 60 race car of 1960, which helped solidify Porsche’s racing credentials with a win at the 12 hours of Sebring in 1960. The limited edition, 2008 RS 60 is powered by a 3.4-liter, 303-hp flat… Continue reading
Hybrids vs. The Internal-Combustion Engine: Cost & Benefits
by Thomas Jones
Initially, hybrid cars were released with a hefty price tag attached to them, which made it much more difficult for consumers to even consider going eco-friendly. Top that off with a three-year waiting list in order to even get close to one and hybrids were originally an unattainable… Continue reading
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
Base Price: $136,500
Body Style: Convertible
Performance & Efficiency: 3,824 cc 3.8 liters horizontal 6 rear engine with 99.0 mm bore, 82.8 mm stroke, 11.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder. Premium unleaded fuel 91.
Rebates & Incentives: 36 Month Finance Rate: 5.8%; 48 Month… Continue reading
Ferrari - The Ultimate Driving Machine
By: IC
When we hear someone talking about “Ferrari” the first thing that comes to mind is money. Ferrari S.p.A is an Italian sports car manufacturer, this company started by sponsoring drivers and race cars and in its origins it was never thought of or intended to manufacture their own line of high performance/quality vehicles.
This company… [...]
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW has finally revealed some pricing information on its 4th generation BMW M3 coupe. In the U.K., equipped with a 4.0-liter, 420hp V8 engine, the super-coupe will cost generous £50,625 on the road.
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The Maserati MC12
The Maserati MC12 is a super car produced by Maserati as a road car (for homologation) from which they developed a FIA GT Championship racing variant. Despite Maserati calling it a grand tourer, the MC12 qualifies as a super car, meeting all criteria. The car entered production in 2004 with 30 to be produced (5… [...]
Exotic Cobra: Car built in Provo, sold around the world
by Rodger L. Hardy Deseret Morning News
PROVO — Tom and David Kirkham turn out about 75 exotic Ford Cobra sports cars every year.
Originally designed in England in the 1960s, the two-seater cars became popular when car builder Carroll Shelby dropped powerful Ford V-8 engines in
them and began calling them Shelby… Continue reading
Spyker To Debut Two New Vehicles At Geneva Auto Show
By Joel
If you don’t recognize the name Spyker, you’re not alone.
But the latest incarnation of the Dutch automaker has been around since 1999. While the company made news when it announced it was entering the F1 races, its supercars, like the stunning Spyker C8 Spyder, constantly draw attention at auto show while making enthusiasts salivating.
According… [...]
2008 BMW M3 Coupe
BY ERIK JOHNSON
The M3’s story is well-known. The mid-size terror debuted here in 1987 with a four-cylinder under its hood and a massive wing on its trunk, serving as the E30 3-series-derived homologation special for German Touring Car racing. It had a unique decklid, rear glass, fenders, and, well, just about everything… Continue [...]
