Monthly Archives: March 2007

As the hairpin bend unwinds, you start squeezing the throttle, and the engine note rises from a creamy bass growl to a screaming contralto howl, underlaid by an increasingly fussy back beat of cams and valve gear. Where the Ferrari … Continue reading →

If motorcycles can come with 3 wheels now so can a car.  I like the novelty of this design I do agree with Murilee in that the Blackjack is where it’s at in 3 wheels. “Some might say that Blackjack’s … Continue reading →

Two special events make 2007 a particularly significant year for Mercedes-AMG: the arrival of a new top model – the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG high-performance coupe with its 450 kW /612 hp V12 engine – which rounds off the unique AMG … Continue reading →

With 510 horsepower bellowing from a 505-cubic-inch cast-aluminum V-10, the Dodge Viper SRT10 is America’s foremost rubber-laying machine. Even after 14 outrageous years on the market (and three since a major redesign), the Viper still draws crowds. The 510 hp … Continue reading →

While its V8 Vantage is understandably grabbing the headlines, Aston Martin has another handsome new roadster worth a look, the Sportshift. In return for an extra $4000, Aston will replace the standard six-speed stickshift with a clutchless manual “Sportshift” system, … Continue reading →

Ford has decided to bring back the racing legend and improve on it with high-tech performance parts. Under the hood of this racer is a hand-built, all-aluminum, 5.4 liter V8 engine that can put out an eye-popping 550 horsepower. Linked … Continue reading →

Just in time for it’s 40th anniversary, the high performance division of MB will be rolling out the CL65 at the NY Auto Show this year. Powered by a 6.5L 12-cylinder engine producing a gigantic 604HP, this engine is a … Continue reading →

It’s a nice spring afternoon with the sun shining down on everything. Your cruising down the freeway to spend the day with some friends. You have the top down with your favorite music playing clearly through the speakers. Everyone that … Continue reading →

Aston Martin V8 Vantage £100,000 The last new model from the company before Ford sold it to a British-led consortium is very powerful, very agile and very noisy. It will reach 175mph, where it’s legal. Available later this year. Sean … Continue reading →

It’s the car that started it all for one of the world’s most famous manufacturers. But while the legendary Land Rover Defender has evolved constantly since making its debut in 1948, even its staunchest fans won’t deny it has some … Continue reading →