WRX Dyno Part II

EJD already shared Part 1 of their WRX extreme Dyno experiment with us and now they’re back with Part 2.
You know you’ve made yourself a serious bit of kit when you have to relocate the dyno because the noise levels are so high as to be a code violation! And then you have [...]

Triple Eight Engineering tunes the Opel Astra VXR

Triple Eight Engineering, the same team responsible for preparing the Opel Vectra VRX race car for 2008 BTCC Drivers’ Champion Fabrizio Giovanardi, has now worked its magic on the smaller Astra VXR, lifting its power output and improving its handling.
Triple Eight provide a raft of different tuning parts for all VXR models, however the [...]

Spy shots: Test-mule for future small Ferrari

A mysterious Ferrari 599 Fiorano GTB has been spotted testing around Germany but a closer look reveals that this is no ordinary 599. A number of ill-fitting panels, a visibly shorter wheelbase, and makeshift exhaust pipes suggest that Ferrari is out testing a new test-mule – but for what car?
The wheelbase of this vehicle makes [...]

Speacial Edition Maserati to Debut in Detroit

While there are plenty of import automakers pulling out of this year’s Detroit Auto Show, Maserati will use the opportunity to show off its special-edition Quattroporte Sport GT S.
The new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S produces a staggering 433 horsepower - not to bad for a full size sedan - but many specs still have [...]

Ford GT on the Fabspeed Dyno

Diezal is sharing some video of a serious piece of kit on the Fabspeed dyno. This “USA IRON” Ford GT has blower, ECU and exhaust upgrades and it’s heading for redline in an attempt to show us what all those upgrades mean.
Great shots of the speedo and tach - something that’s too [...]

Vizualtech renderings of Dodge Challenger GT racer

Vizualtech, a Swedish design firm that specializes in constructing virtual 3D models of cars and boats, has just released this set of nine images on its blog, depicting a Dodge Challenger decked out in GT racing livery and aerodynamic modifications.
Side-mounted exhaust pipes, a chunky rear diffuser and a huge rear spoiler all give the Dodge [...]

Spy shots: Test-mule for future small Ferrari

A mysterious Ferrari 599 Fiorano GTB has been spotted testing around Germany but a closer look reveals that this is no ordinary 599. A number of ill-fitting panels, a visibly shorter wheelbase, and makeshift exhaust pipes suggest that Ferrari is out testing a new test-mule – but for what car?
The wheelbase of this vehicle makes [...]

European Parliament agrees to looser CO2 rules

In September, a committee in the European Parliament proposed easing the carbon dioxide emissions rules previously set to phase in over the next several years, and today the proposal was approved. The modifications require only 65% of manufacturer fleets to meet the strict 130g/km targets in 2012, raising that figure to 100% by 2015.
When the [...]

Spy shots: Test-mule for future small Ferrari

A mysterious Ferrari 599 Fiorano GTB has been spotted testing around Germany but a closer look reveals that this is no ordinary 599. A number of ill-fitting panels, a visibly shorter wheelbase, and makeshift exhaust pipes suggest that Ferrari is out testing a new test-mule – but for what car?
The wheelbase of this vehicle makes [...]

First the GT-R and Now This: The 370Z Debuts

With the LA Auto Show in full swing, it was finally time to officially take the covers off the 2009 Nissan 370Z. We’ve talked about the new Z car plenty here at Import RPM, and we’re excited to see it in person in LA.
Some things we already knew about the 370Z, while other new details [...]

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