1970 BOSS 302 MUSTANG

The Boss 302 was a serious muscle car featuring the high-rev Boss 302 V8 engine, which was underrated at 290 horsepower to match its Camaro archrival. Made for Trans-Am racing excitement, the Boss 302 was good for a zero-to-60-mph sprint in well under seven seconds, and it regularly clocked a sub-15-second quarter-mile. As one poll reader described its high-rev eagerness, “Once the car hooks up and the revs climb above 3500, you better hang on for dear life.”

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1974 DODGE CHALLENGER

The Hemi lasted through 1971, by which time toughening emissions laws and rising insurance rates were killing off every American automaker’s high-compression performance engines. Fast Dodges were available for a few more years, but when the Challenger was put to rest in 1974, Dodge performance went into a slumber that wouldn’t be lifted until 1992. That’s when the Viper signaled a reawakening of Dodge’s muscle car spirit, a reawakening that would lead eventually to the resurrection of the Challenger itself.

Magic Mushroom: Private Retro & Rustic Mountain Lodge

From the outside this wooden cabin-in-the-forest is interesting to be sure, but nothing extraordinary. It is easy to see once inside, however, how this unusual wood-and-stone vacation home came to be known as the Magic Mushroom House. The decor is certainly a trip, the looming masonry fireplace is shaped like a gigantic fungus and the original structure itself dates back to the swinging seventies.

Eclectic to the extreme, the house sports fixtures from various stylistic eras infused with a distinctly dated set of interior decoration strategies – including a built-in water-bed as well as a smattering of free-love (read: s***al) imagery. A central gathering area (dubbed the ‘love pit’) comes complete with shag carpet and seating around the central chimney stack and itself surrounded by a series of railing-free balconies (nicknamed ‘go-go platforms’).

Sitting somewhere on the border of comfy and kitschy, the home is constructed of a combination of curved wooden beams and rough-cut stone structural supports. First constructed and lived in by architect Andre Ulrych, the house recently passed to new owners who converted the retreat into their own part-time private vacation property.

Originally thought by the real estate agent representing the property to be a tear-down home, the new owners fell in love with the offbeat nature of the design, the naturalistic local materials used in its construction and the curious mix of styles built into it from the inside out.

Ford Mustang DUB Edition

The 5.0 V-8 is back, and it’s better than ever with an all-new engine that uses twin independent variable camshaft timing to deliver an amazing 412 horsepower and 26 mpg. The advertising campaign for the new 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 will showcase that prowess in three print ads featuring the tagline: All Legend. No Compromise.
“Hard-core Mustang fans have been waiting for the new 5.0 engine, so we will be advertising in a variety of enthusiast magazines, such as MOTOR TREND, CAR and DRIVER and Popular Mechanics,” said Piedrahita. “And we will continue to have a strong presence at many enthusiast events, including NASCAR, NHRA, Formula Drift, Barrett-Jackson and various club events.”

In addition to print media, the new 5.0 will be featured prominently in digital advertising on enthusiast sites. The 5.0-liter engine also will continue to be highlighted in the Mustang Boss 302R running in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race series.

Custom 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 and V-6 go on the road with the DUB tour
Two hot custom Mustangs will go on the road with the DUB Magazine tour, which travels to various cities across the country through November.

The 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 that DUB Magazine tricked out for Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly will be on display at the show. The vehicle features a glossy black exterior paint job, flat black racing stripes, and 22-inch Pirelli tires in the front and 24-inch tires at the rear. Also part of the tour will be the 2011 DUB Edition Ford Mustang V-6, which Ford will begin producing in August 2010.

“The Mustang is such an iconic muscle car and has always been a customizer’s favorite,” said Myles Kovacs, co-founder and president of DUB Magazine. “The DUB Edition Mustang stays true to its roots, but I think we’ve successfully brought a ton of hustle to the muscle.”

Buick Riviera 1971

Buick Riviera, hardtop coupe with two doors, six places, has an elegant design and it uses mechanical elements from Electra 225 type. It has a attachment called MaxTrac, that reduces automatic the engine’s rpm when one of the posterior wheels starts to slip.
This car is very long (552 cm), it is 203 cm wide and it has the high of 137 cm. Buick Riviera 1971 has the maximum speed of 215 km/h.

Mirror-finished Bugatti Veyron

To mark the opening of the new Autostadt pavilion in the ‘Premium Clubhouse’ section of the popular Volkswagen Group theme park, the company unveiled a new mirror-finish Bugatti Veyron that sits in a room full of mirrors. The Premium Clubhouse is a display of architecture, art, and design, and was created as a wing in the 25-hectare park to represent VW Group's multi-brand luxury and premium division.
The highlight of the Premium Clubhouse is the new mirror-finish Veyron, which is actually a piece of artwork created by Olaf Nicolai. Working site-specifically, Nicolai creates mental spaces in which he explores aesthetic perceptions.

With the Veyron, Nicolai has attempted to showcase the technical intricacies of the supercar by using its flat planes to allow the observer to see themself reflected back ad infinitum from the mirrors. “A phenomenon of endless play-back in which both the boundaries of the space and the boundary between object and observer are blurred,” he explained.

The Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany, is described by VW as a theme park that invites its visitors to explore the world of mobility. Last year alone it attracted almost two million guests.
Via: Auto-News
Mirror finish Bugatti Veyron

2009 SMS 570 Dodge Challenger

The 500 HP SMS 570 Challenger and the 700 HP SMS 570 X Challenger can be ordered through all Dodge dealers at this time.

In addition to the patented SMS Supercharger atop the ultra high-performance engine, both production models feature completely revised aesthetics, aerodynamics and performance features including; SMS Series 4 suspension and high performance cross drilled brakes with six pistons up front and four pistons at the rear. The interior features the SMS Signature Series chevron seats with deep bolsters, rich leather and Alcantara suede for high-performance comfort. Aerodynamic features include a front fascia with high volume radiator intake, a “GTX” inspired front grille, a high downforce front splitter with intercooler ducting, side skirts with rear brake ducting, a vented rear fascia with an extended blackout taillight surround, a high downforce rear diffuser and rear spoiler, as well as Steve Saleen’s new signature SMS Red ButterflyTM Dual Side Induction Hood. SMS 570 Challenger pricing starts at $64,870.00.

source: musclecarspecs.com

The Pontiac GTO – great custom machine

The Pontiac GTO is an American automobile built by Pontiac Division of General Motors from 1964 to 1974 and by GM subsidiary Holden in Australia from 2004 to 2006. It was a muscle car classic of the 1960s and 1970s. From 1964 until midway t
hrough 1973 it was closely related to the Pontiac Tempest/Le Mans and for the 1974 model year it was based on the Pontiac Ventura. The 21st century GTO is essentially a left-hand drive Holden Monaro, itself a coupe variant of the Holden Commodore.

F1 Batmobile Tumbler Concept: The Joker Won’t Get Away

Over the years, the Batmobile has shown up in all kinds of crazy designs. It’s amazing how geeks change things around and create all kinds of cool versions of the classic Bat car. And now it has been converted into an Formula One race car by Knightvision3D. I can only imagine how awesome the Joker’s car would look if he had an F1 racer too.

It is pretty impressive and was made in 3DS Max 2013. It’s a combination of F1 design, Tumbler technology and powered by jet turbines. They even added hydraulic flaps and allowed the air collected above the cockpit to be funneled around the turbine exhaust and out under the rear diffuser. Who cares that it defies good aerodynamics?

Man, if I had Bruce Wayne’s money I would so build one of these.
via Obvious Winner

Chrome 67 Shelby GT 500 E

Ford Atlas Named Autoweek's Most Significant Detroit Auto Show Debut

The new Ford Atlas Concept, which previews the future of America's best-selling pickup truck for the past 36 years and the best-selling vehicle overall for 31 straight years, the F-150, has been named by the editors of Autoweek magazine, the "Most Significant vehicle of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)".
Bob Gritzinger, Autoweek executive editor, explains why:

“The Atlas Concept is clearly Most Significant winner for the things you don’t see, like hidden aerodynamic improvements and weight savings from high-strength steel and interior parts, like thinner seats. Those things add up to significant fuel savings for pickup trucks down the road. A next-generation EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop technology also signals why Atlas is a real game changer.”

This Heavily Modded Infiniti FX Comes

The aftermarket company said that Rus Wheels just finished work on the FX, which has received a
comprehensive makeover with a new front end, wheel arch extensions with matching side skirts and, of course, a set of Vossen's signature concave wheels. At least that's what we can see from the single teaser image.

Mad Max's Ford Falcon Coupe Pursuit Special Replica

Many things have changed over the 33 years that passed since George Miller's classic dystopian action flick Mad Max hit the big screen, but the blacked out Pursuit Special that served as Max Rockatansky's (played by Mel Gibson) police car remains as cool as ever.
The original Pursuit Special was a 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT, one of the most popular sports coupes in Australia at the time. A team led by Murray Smith modified the Aussie coupe into the beast that starred in the movie.The Mad Max Clone was built from scratch in 2010. Like the original model, it too is based on a 1973 Ford Flacon XB Coupe but features some modern amenities like the LED lights and an infotainment system.

Original 1966 Batmobile Sells for $4.62 Million at Barrett-Jackson

With its creator and owner George Barris making a specail appearance on stage to boost its appeal, the original 1966 Batmobile went on sale for the very first time at Saturday's Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
After a heated bidding war, the Batmobile sold for $4.2 million (about €3.15 million or £2.6 million at the current exchange rates), plus another $420,000 in fees, which brings the tally to $4.62 million (€3.47 million or £2.9 million), to car collector Rick Champagne from Arizona.

Opening Photo Courtesy: Barrett-Jackson

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Spotted in San Diego by Camaro5 Members

Two members from Camaro5, Schmidty and ChargedCamaro were out for a normal cruise with their Camaros when they stumbled upon this black on black Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. They had gone to Borrego Springs to enjoy their cars in the awesome Californian weather, upon spotting the black C7 Corvette.
The duo asked the engineers for permission to take a few photos and hence this photoset which was posted on their sister site Corvette7. The Corvettes were undergoing testing and it’s believed that this Black C7 is the Sports prototype. The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray debuted at this’s years Detroit Motor Show and a convertible version is expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2013.

The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has 450hp from its new generation LT1 GM V8 engine. As a result, the new car surpasses the previous generation base C6 substantially in every performance aspect and is able to launch to 100km/h in under four seconds, but does this incident raise curiosity of its safety or is it one of those driver mistakes? Well, we only have to wait for more information to emerge.

source: gtspirit.com

Knight Rider Corvette Z06 by D2Forged

The Corvette probably is one of the most popular sports cars in US. Not unduly we are giving a bit of attention to the Vettes. A while back we showed you a slightly modified Corvette but this one, created by D2Forged, is definitely one of the best we have seen so far!
\Black tinted windows, lowered suspension, a set of nice wheels, a matte black face, shadow chrome lip and red fasteners on the wheels make the looks simply complete and clarifies its name, Knight Rider!

Via L4P & D2Forged

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG by Ultimate Auto

The stock wheels were replaced with 20 inch ADV.1 wheels stuffed in the fender wells then wrapped in Michelin tires. They feature a two tone black finish to complement the entire look of the car. The CLS 63 AMG features a 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine rated 518hp at 5250rpm and 700 Nm of torque at 1750-5250rpm and mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. Also worth reading about is the new developments for the upcoming CLS 63 AMG
source: gtspirit.com

1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS by Xtreme Autowerke

Xtreme Autowerke situated in Miami did a project based upon a 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS. The highlight of the project was the Strasse Forged wheels which were used to blend in a modern stance in the pony car. The wheels series are SP5-R sizing 19×8 inches in the front axle and 20×10.5 inches in the rear axle. Extra details on the wheels are brushed aluminum centers, chrome lips, gloss black inner barrels and chrome fasteners.

source:gtspirit.com

Render: Neo-Modern GWA 300 SLC Roadster

Gullwing America who specialize in tuning the Mercedes-Benz 300SL have planned a new project that was ordered by a customer from Europe. The customer requested an exclusive one off sports car design. To achieve this, the GWA team selected a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster (R-197) as the base for their project. The end result will be a 21st century 300 SLC, a convertible roadster with a removable hard top.
GWA has decided to create a handmade aluminum body, which will be modeled on the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC (W-188), only 92 of which were ever produced. The body will receive some modern touches including changing the position of the pop-out rear spoiler and modernizing the headlights with LED’s. The grille was redesigned with an assertive, yet elegant, slant and illuminated emblem on the top.

Official: Mercedes-Benz SL Squalo by Vitt Performance

Vitt Performance recently released their updated bodykit for the R231 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The latest Mercedes-Benz SL Squalo by Vitt Performance gets a completely new bodykit that builds upon the existing kit, previously offered for the R230 SL-Class.
The bodykit includes a wide front bumper set, a wide front fender set, a wide side skirt set, a wide rear fender set, a wide rear bumper and a styled rear wing. All parts are constructed from fibre-reinforced plastic.

The Mercedes-Benz SL Squalo by Vitt Performance also features a set of vertical daytime running lights fitted to the front bumper air intakes and a new sports exhaust system. The kit is available from various tuning shops in Japan or from Jonari based in California.
source:gtspirit.com

Widebody Dodge Challenger with Disegno Forgiato Wheels

Forgiato Wheels have revealed a Widebody Dodge Challenger fitted with the Disegno wheels that match with its front grille. The Orange themed Challenger features black trim at various points. The wheels are designed to complement that by having similar black ascents to their finish. They come with an orange lip and Forgiato signature centercaps to complete the package.
The Widebody package, like all packages of its type, reveals a bigger and bolder Challenger with such details as wide front fenders, wide rear quarter panel extensions among other add-ons.

MERCEDES AMG MARAUDER CIGARETTE BOAT

A Mercedes AMG racing boat?  Who would have thought.  At the 2012 Miami Boat Show, the new Mercedes AMG Marauder Cigarette Boat was revealed to the world.  This lightning-fast, 50-foot sea speeder is powered by a pair of Mercury Racingengines that push out 1,350 horsepower a piece.  Like its Mercedes C63 AMG BlackSeries counterpart, the Maurader is sleek and comfortable in the cockpit, but the goal here is performance.  This wasn’t built for relaxing days on the open water, this was designed for speed– and little else. [via autoblog]

Aston Martin V8 Vantage with Dieci-M Forgiato Wheels

The latest project to emerge from Forgiato Wheels is a white Aston Martin V8 Vantage that was fitted with their Dieci-M Forgiato wheels. The wheels are then finished in a stain smoke finish to complement the white bodywork.
Forgiato then instructed Dirk Abinakad for a full photoshoot which you can see below in the gallery. Just a recap, the V8 Vantage is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine producing 420bhp while mated to a six speed manual transmission or seven speed Sportshift II.

2014 BMW F82 M4 Coupe

Creative persons over at Bimmerposts are actively creating renders of the BMW F82 M4 Coupe and one of the latest piece of work is a Photoshop of the BMW 4 Series Concept Coupe shown at Detroit Motor Show, they have managed to create an M4 Coupe out of it. To insist on their accuracy, the front view was said to be 97% accurate by a BMW insider.
Both the upcoming M3 sedan and M4 coupe will be powered by a newly developed straight-six gasoline engine featuring two turbochargers developing 450 hp.

sourse: gtspirit.com

2015 SRT Barracuda to Replace outgoing Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger is common in the local US market. It lives in the same name and glory of many other muscle cars. Chrysler and Fiat have now decided to reincarnate the Barracuda in 2015 as a replacement of the current Challenger range. Reports say that it will join the SRT range. It will be much smaller than its predecessor.
The current Challenger is based on Chrysler’s LX platform, which is derived from the W210 E-class Mercedes (1996-2002) with much of its components first appearing in the 1982 W201 (190E) era. The Barracuda is expected to be more than eight inches shorter than the Challenger and will have a wheelbase reduced by six inches, just like the Ford Mustang. It will shed off 160kg over the current Challenger.

The Barracuda will likely get three engine options; a 2.4 liter inline-four force-fed Tigershark, a direct-injected version of the Pentastar V6 3.6 liter and a direct-injected HEMI V8 topped with some extra power. The multi-link layout for the suspension may be retained, but with a different geometry.

The main quesion is if the Barracuda will return strong enough to beat the Mustang like it did back in the 60′s and if it is able to compete with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.

source: gtspirit.com

BMW M8 Supercar Coming in 2016

BMW will likely add a new model to its M-Divison by 2016. The much anticipated M8 will be a 600hp supercar built to coincide with their 100th Anniversary if it debuts in 2016. The reports come direct from M-Division boss Friedrich Nitschke who has alluded to a few cruicial details. Expect the M8 to share the same carbon fiber and aluminum components as the i8 plug-in hybrid which is due to land in 2014. The M8 will be a spiritual successor to the classic BMW M1.
Despite sharing many of its components, the powerplant fitted to the BMW M8 will be completely different from that of the i8. The i8 is expected to feature a 1.5 liter 3-cylinder set up aided by an electric motor mounted at the front axle. The i8 should produce a combined output of 349bhp and 405lb ft of torque, whereas the M8 is expected to get a 600bhp twin turbo V8 motor. Speculated performance figures suggest a 0-60mph time of just 3 seconds and a top speed of 200mph.

This latest report follows an earlier story we published back in 2010 suggesting that BMW was planning an ‘extreme super sports car’ with hybrid drive and 600hp with a hybrid combination consisting of a V10 engine from the current M5 and two electric engines. We’re told that while the technical basis for this car is ready, the developers are waiting for the green light from management to bring it to production. The new supercar was expected to be revealed by the spring of 2013.

[via carmagazine.co.uk]

Audi S5 Tuning Sportbek by Sener

 The power of three-liter V6 with a mechanical compressor model is increased by 43 hp and 55 nm, which means that its performance has respectively 380 hp and 495 Nm. This is achieved through a revision of the ECU-it and replacing the air filter and exhaust system with sport. Removed also the electronic speed limiter, but Sener Tuning is not currently disclose exactly what performance is capable of the revised model.

2012 Ford Mustang GT Custom SPX/Galpin Widebody

SPX Commissioned this "one-of-a-kind" Ford Mustang created in collaboration with Ford Racing and the amazing craftsmen at Galpin Auto Sports which was auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson's 2012 Scottsdale auction with all proceeds donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Founded in 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, St. Jude Children's research Hospital treats children with cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. SPX is a Charlotte-based, Fortune 500 multi-industry manufacturer with operations in more than 35 countries. SPX's highly engineered solutions support three critical needs around the world: electricity, processed foods and beverages, and vehicle service.

SPX has a history of supporting St. Jude with the help of Barrett-Jackson. As Chris Kearney, Chairman, President and CEO of SPX shares, "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an excellent organization that does amazing work. Over the past two years, we've worked with Barrett-Jackson to raise more than $450,000 toward St. Jude's fundraising efforts, and we look forward to adding to that sum with this year's auction." "The 1969 Ford BOSS 429 Mustang inspired this year's effort," notes Dave Kowalski, Vice President of SPX. "SPX wanted to blend modern technology and capture the stealthy essence of 60's muscle cars," he adds.

It seems both 5.0 Mustang Magazine and Rides Magazine agree SPX achieved their goals as each magazine featured the SPX/St. Jude Mustang on their covers. Renowned Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) of California developed the Mustang to "perform as well as it looks," said Ted Mengiste, director at GAS. Galpin widened the Mustang body nine inches, using all hand-rolled metal fabrication. As Ted points out, "We gave it a blown 5.0L Ford Engine with a competition cam, producing over 700 hp, coupled to a Getrag 6-speed manual transmission and other bits and pieces from Ford Racing."

Wilwood brakes and rotors were installed for braking. While the 22X14 and 22X11 Forgiato three-piece custom wheels with Pirelli Tires help transmit over 630 ft lbs of torque "to the ground." Its black interior is accented in red suede with headrests that give tribute to St. Jude. Sunpro, a product of SPX, provided gauges. The Mustang audio system is upgraded with massive JLT speakers and amps, while maintaining the original stock head unit. The exterior is painted in a unique PPG red, reminiscent of the 60's candy apple red paint jobs. Performance lowering spring, Bassani exhaust, BOSS Laguna Seca pedestal spoiler, and the 1969 BOSS 429 hood scoop round out this highly customized muscle car. The car was sold on January 20, 2012.

Source: Barrett-Jackson

SUZUKI VIRUS 1000

The company “Frankonia AG” from Switzerland, affiliated with a local Suzuki motorcycle studio “Moto Virus AG”, created their own street fighter Suzuki Virus 1000 based on Suzuki GSX-R1000.
In the development of the motorcycle creators used engine, chassis and suspension of GSX-R1000. The side plastic fairings were made specially for Virus 1000. Headlamp was borrowed from GSR750. As concerns exhaust system – there are two choices: one is made in the style of MotoGP, the other consists of two separate mufflers fitted on the side. In addition, experts “Frankonia AG” and “Moto Virus AG” increased the power of the standard engine to amazing 185 hp

http://future-motorcycles.com