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nissan gt-r ams alpha 12+: 1 mile top speed - 382 km/h

Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+: 1 mile Top Speed - 382 km/h

Dragtimesinfo has released a video showing the GT-R AMS Alpha 12+, who managed to hit whopping 382 km/h (238 mph) at 1 mile drag race. Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ is boosted to 1,700HP (1,267 kW). 0-100 km/h in 2.99 seconds (due to a lot of wheel spin), 0-200 km/h in 6.5 seconds and 0-300 km/h in 12.37 seconds. Th

6vampir volkswagen golf mark i - 1013hp [video]

6Vampir Volkswagen Golf Mark I - 1013HP [video]

Here is a very interesting drag vehicle. It is prepared by Boba Motoring, who are really fanatic in drag races. The project is based on Volkswagen Golf I and carries the name 16Vampir. It is powered by a 1.8 liter 16V four-cylinder turbocharged engine with whopping 1,013HP (745 kW). The result is thanks to a really enormous Garrett GTX4202R turbo boosting the engine with 4.15 BAR pressure (60 psi). The curb weight of the vehicle is just 900 kg (1,984 lbs), so it accelerates insanely. 0-100 km/h in 2.0 sec

ford 1.0 litre ecoboost wins engine of the year - again

Ford 1.0 litre EcoBoost wins Engine of the Year - Again

The famous 1.0 liter EcoBoost petrol engine by Ford has scooped another “Engine of the Year” award. This marks the second straight year Ford’s acclaimed three-cylinder engine has captured victory. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to lower fuel

peugeot 1.6 thp - engine of the year in 1.4 liter to 1.8 liter category

Peugeot 1.6 THP - Engine of the Year in 1.4 liter to 1.8 liter Category

The 200bhp engine that powers the new Peugeot 208 GTi and RCZ Sports Coupe has just been awarded the International Engine of the Year award in the 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre category during a ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany. The 1.6 liter THP by Peugeot has managed to win a prestigious award from Engine Technology International magazine. It gathered a largest number of points in 1.4 liter to 1.8 litre category. The 200HP engine powers the ne

2014 skoda octavia vrs debuts at goodwood

2014 Skoda Octavia vRS Debuts At Goodwood

2014 Skoda Octavia vRS will make its official debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed on the 10th of July. The third generation Octavia vRS is equipped with a range of powerful and efficient engines, racy design and innovative technology. Two new engines power the new Skoda model: the two-litre petrol 220 hp (162 kW) unit or the two-litre diesel 184 hp (135 kW). When the vehicle is equipped with the 2.0 TSI-petrol, in conjunction with the six-speed manual gearbox, it is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in

2013 ford fusion - us price $21,900

2013 Ford Fusion - US Price $21,900

Ford has announced the pricing of the new 2013 Ford Fusion, which is a very good choice, if you are searching for a midsize saloon. The engines are very fuel-efficient (from 22 mpg in city to 34 mpg on highway). The car also boasts sharp handling, good ride and very low noise in the cabin. Other highlights include advanced technology and a lot of safety systems. The exterior is really eye-catching compared to other vehicles in the same segment. There are three trim levels available

2013 dodge ram superman power wagon

2013 Dodge Ram Superman Power Wagon

Dodge has announced a new Ram Superman Power Wagon, which is prepared with the cooperation of Warner Bros. The Ram interior and exterior design team created a special edition, one-of-a-kind “Man of Steel” Power Wagon truck with special “Man of Steel”-inspired design cues, colors and branding. The truck will make its debut June 10 in New York City at the world premiere of the movie. It will then be on display at special events throughout the summer and fall, including the National Finals R

2014 toyota corolla teased again

2014 Toyota Corolla Teased Again

2014 Toyota Corolla is going to make its official debut tomorrow – on 6th of June and just ahead of its reveal, the Japanese brand decided to tease the public once again. This time, what has been disclosed are parts from the front fascia of the car, which of course you can view below. According to the rumors all over the web space, the 2014 model is going to look like the Toyota Corolla Furia Concept. The latter debuted in the beginning of this year at the 2013 North American International Au

nrw volkswagen passat cc with enhanced power output

NRW Volkswagen Passat CC With Enhanced Power Output

The latest project by FolienCenter-NRW is this Volkswagen Passat CC which has been wrapped with high-grade Marrakech brown-matt taken from the Hexis foil program. However, they have made a contrast with the warm brown colour shade and the roof, external rear-view mirrors and the radiator grill which were covered in glo

pagani zonda revolucion - price  €2,200,000

Pagani Zonda Revolucion - Price €2,200,000

Pagani has announced the Zonda Revolucion Special Edition, which will be the last Zonda ever produced. As such, it has a price tag of whopping €2.2 million. The Pagani Zonda Revolucion is the apex of the celebration of performance, technology and art applied to a track car. Horacio Pagani and his team have created a car designed to amaze both on the track and in a car collection. The hyper-car is powered by the well-known 6.0 liter V12 from AMG – 800HP (596 kW) and 730Nm (538 lb-ft) of torque. The curb we

g-power bmw m3 gts sk ii sporty drive tu supercharger

G-Power BMW M3 GTS SK II Sporty Drive TU Supercharger

G-Power has announced their latest project based on the extremely fast BMW E92 M3 GTS. It received both styling and performance modifications and as we well know, G-Power always bets on the performance. The E92 M3 GTS received a full supercharger system – GTS SK II “Sporty Drive”, which boosts the engine to 650H

vorsteiner mclaren-v concept

Vorsteiner McLaren-V Concept

Vorsteiner has announced the McLaren-V Concept. The project is based on the MP4-12C Coupe, but it will feature "style and performance" that is "nothing less than perfection". The exterior boasts a carbon fiber bumper and a carbon fiber front lip spoiler. There are also carbon fiber side blade attachments and a set of 20” front alloy wheels and 21” rears. The rear comes with a new ventilated bumper and an aggressive carbon fiber diffuser. The MP4-12C is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter