Check out the Ferrari 458 Italia crash video.

The journo’s from Autocar have released this new 90 second Mercedes E63 AMG review video in which they put the estate version of the German model to the test. The Mercedes E63 AMG estate is powered by the same 6.3-litre V8 engine developing 525 hp and 630 Nm of torque. This massive engine turns the Mercedes E63 AMG estate into a wolf wearing sheep’s clothing, or a super saloon dressed as a family station wagon. The top speed of the Mercedes E63 AMG estate is limited to 250 km/h and the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is around the 4.5 second mark, depending on how good you are with the throttle. The price for this beast is set to 108,409 Euros.

Check out new Mercedes E63 AMG review video above.

For the last three years, the Ford Motor Company has provided EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) with unique auction vehicles that have raised over one million dollars for EAA’s Young Eagles program. The Young Eagles Auction takes place each year at AirVenture, EAA’s annual air show and gathering. Ford Motor Company has been a proud supporter of EAA and Young Eagles for the past 15 years by providing various vehicles and donations each year to be raffled and auctioned off.

The SR-71 Mustang (S for Shelby, R for Roush) is being built at the ROUSH facility in Livonia, Michigan, with the participation and input of all parties involved. As inspiration, the Lockheed Martin SR-71 took it’s first flight in 1964, the first year the Ford Mustang was produced.  The SR-71 “Blackbird” holds all official airspeed and altitude records and is the most technically advanced and unique aircraft ever produced.  It was an aircraft loaded from end-to-end with features that, to this day, are still admired and copied.

The SR-71 Mustang will be packed with special and unique features as well, right down to the embroidered signatures of Jack Roush and Carroll Shelby in the exclusive racing seats. With Carroll Shelby’s history as an USAF flight instructor and Jack Roush as a well known P-51 Mustang pilot, the objective was to hand build a highly valued vehicle that would excite both enthusiasts and collectors alike. Also, the vehicle will be on display to generate enthusiasm and excitement for the 500,000 plus AirVenture attendees July, 26th through July 31st.

The auction for the SR-71 Mustang will take place on Thursday, July 29,th at 7:30 PM ( Central Time) at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

To participate in this once-in-a-lifetime auction, pre-qualify by contacting Matt Miller at 800-236-1025 or mmiller@eaa.org by July 26, 2010.  Visit www.airventure.org/gathering to learn more.

The SR-71 Mustang Vehicle Specifications:

• All-new aluminum block 5.0-lite Ti-VCT V8 engine with a 2.3-liter Whipple Twin Screw Supercharger with Ford Racing calibration and Roush intake
• Ford Racing Handling Pack
• Ford Racing tuned exhaust and tips
• SVT Track Pack wheels in custom paint (19-inch in front, 20-inch in rear)
• Glass roof with unique graphic treatment
• Unique non-production matte and silver exterior paint treatment with SR-71 cues
• Custom Recaro race seats featuring embroidered signatures of Jack Roush and Carroll Shelby
• Custom racing steering wheel
• Rear seat removed to accentuate cockpit environment
• Ford Racing performance gauge cluster
• Modified navigation screen and instrument cluster
• Roll cage
• Custom IP badging, sill plates and floor mats

Following interviews with two anonymous sources, Bloomberg News is reporting that the Porsche 918 Spyder will be the automaker’s most expensive vehicle.  The company plans to sell the car at €500,000, a price €47,000 higher than the Porsche Carrera GT, produced from 2003 to 2006.

Despite the high cost, more than 2,000 people have begun talks to purchase the two-seater.  The automaker said they would not greenlight the car unless 1,000 customers put a deposit down on the car.  In its history, less than 1,500 units of the Carrera GT were ever sold.

The hybrid 918 Spyder is capable of a 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 3.2 seconds.  It uses a 500-horsepower V8 engine combined with an electric motor to hit 199 mph (320 km/h).  Porsche claims that the 918 Spyder uses about three liters of fuel per 100 km, producing up to 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

A formal decision on the car’s production is expected later this year.

Source: bloomberg via: Worldcarfans

Bama Custom tune files are now available for your 2011 5.0L Mustang through AmericanMuscle.com and they have become a trusted partner for many of the aftermarket test products that you will see.  This means that their Bama calibration experts are first in line to develop precision custom tunes for many new products before they even hit the street!

2011 CAI & Bama Custom Tuning Dyno Results:

• Stock – no modifications: 363RWHP / 331RWTQ
• Factory tune, Prototype C&L cold air intake:  374RWHP / 338RWTQ
• Bama Custom Tune, stock Airbox:  379RWHP / 357RWTQ
• Bama Custom Tune, Prototype C&L cold air intake:  385RWHP / 362RWTQ

With the addition of a Bama Custom Tune file and a breath of fresh air – thanks to C&L – for their pony, AmericanMuscle were able to gain as much as 22 Horsepower and 31 ft. lb. of Torque at peak. They picked up as much as 28 Horsepower at approximately 5400RPM.  These substantial gains are sure to please any 5 liter enthusiast, and help burn some rubber off those new tires!

As you can see, unlocking hidden horsepower and torque on your 2011 Mustang is as easy as a custom tune.  In addition to power gains, you can greatly improve driveability, throttle response, and shifting without sacrificing anything!  Interested in turning your 2011 5.0L GT into a tire shredding machine?  These calibrations are available for purchase from AmericanMuscle starting today!

Check out the video for more details.

RDX RACEDESIGN makes the sports car for everyman even livelier. The complete bodykit improves the dynamic look of the Volkswagen Scirocco (type 13) and converts the decorous VW into a self-confident individualist with a liking for bends.

Straight away the forbidding face of the transformed Scirocco reveals that this is no mere mass-produced car out for a Sunday run. The new headlight covers by RDX RACEDESIGN make the Wolfsburg car look resolutely forwards. The covers are fixed to the headlights with the special glue included and do not need to be inspected by the Technical Control Board TÜV. The set is supplied by RDX RACEDESIGN for only 49 Euro including VAT.

It is the RDX front spoiler which is chiefly responsible for the bodykit’s dynamic optical effect. It enhances not only the sporty appearance, but in fact also improves the coupe’s aerodynamics. For 169 Euro a TÜV component certificate is included in delivery so that the spoiler can be registered in the vehicle’s documents without further ado.

The side skirts give the impression that the bodywork has been widened, because visually the Scirocco sits lower and squatter on the road. The curved contours and the rear grille inserts underline the wedge look and therefore contribute to the dynamic transformation. The skirt kit which requires no technical registration is available from RDX RACEDESIGN at the low price of 129 Euro.

The diffuser hinted at in the rear bumper extension completes the aerodynamics package. The fine-meshed grating surrounds the exhausts and takes care of the sporty rear view. The rear bumper extension likewise requires no technical registration and is for sale at 199 Euro.

The roof spoiler which elongates the roof line far to the rear leaves no room for doubt about the new sporty character of the RDX Scirocco.  All this combines to turn the reserved Volkswagen into a self-confident individualist. The roof spoiler is available from RDX RACEDESIGN for 189 Euro. The corresponding TÜV component certificate is of course included in the package.

All components of the new bodykit fit all VW Scirocco models. RDX RACEDESIGN manufactures each part in OEM quality exclusively from PU-ABS thermoplastic. This allows the manufacturer to ensure not only low weight, but also to benefit from the stability and the elasticity of the material. Proof of the high quality, both of the material and the manufacturing, is the two-year warranty which RDX RACEDESIGN gives on all products. Furthermore any buyer is entitled to return his purchase within 14 days without further explanation.

An exclusive XKR – the XKR 75 – will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2.

Jaguar Land Rover’s new CEO, Dr Ralf Speth, initiated the challenge to the Jaguar engineering team to construct an XKR to celebrate Jaguar’s 75th anniversary, which would deliver a combination of enhanced performance, superb chassis and steering control and grip levels to inspire the driving enthusiast to explore the true potential of the XKR’s capabilities.

Mike O’Driscoll, managing director, Jaguar Cars, said: “The XKR 75 will provide owners with exclusivity, excitement and a hint of Jaguar’s great heritage. This is a fitting way to celebrate the sporting credentials of the XK marque in the 75th year of the Jaguar name,” he continued.

Jaguar engineers increased the power and torque of the acclaimed 5.0-litre supercharged engine to 530PS and 655Nm respectively for the XKR 75, to deliver truly outstanding performance. While the limited edition model’s top speed is electronically limited to 174mph (280km/h), the XKR 75′s 0-60mph (100km/h) acceleration time is reduced from 4.6 to 4.4 seconds compared to the standard 510 PS XKR.

Using the rigid lightweight aluminium architecture of the XK as a solid foundation, theincreased power of the XKR 75 is matched by an agile, dynamic chassis that handles supremely, rides exceptionally well and stops with surefooted reassurance time after time.

The Jaguar XKR 75 features revised suspension and handling for increased precision and agility in addition to the performance enhancements. To ensure the XKR 75 remains stable at high speeds, a revised aerodynamic body pack with a front splitter, side sills extensions, a rear diffuser and larger rear spoiler provide increased balance and a reduction in lift.The XKR’s computerised Active Differential Control also adjusts to reduce steering sensitivity at very high speeds, further improving stability and driver control.

And with an improved acoustics package for the semi-active sports exhaust, the XKR 75 produces a pulse-racing growl to match its performance.

The car’s driver-focussed character, however, has not been achieved at the expense of the Jaguar traditional values of refinement and comfort.

“We conceived the XR 75 as a sports car with a duality of character that makes it perfectly suited to driving across Europe to the Nurburgring, completing some very fast laps, and then driving home again, added Mike Cross, Chief Engineer Vehicle Integrity.

The XKR 75 features a new Stratus Grey finish. Red brake callipers contrast the eye-catching 20-inch gloss Vortex forged lightweight alloys with a dark technical finish and diamond turn. Customers will have the option to apply a unique body graphic that runs from the front bumper to the rear haunches.

The XKR 75′s interior completes the driver-focussed performance environment finished in Charcoal with ivory stitch, piano black finish to facia and centre console and a Jet suedecloth headlining.

THE XKR 75 AT A GLANCE

The unique features of the exclusive new XKR 75 include:

• Increased performance through detailed engine and transmission recalibration
  • Power increased to 530PS (compared to 510 PS on XKR)
  • Torque increased to 655Nm (compared to 625Nm on XKR)
  • Upgraded torque converter to handle the increased torque

• Upgraded suspension systems for increased precision and agility
  • Increased spring and damper rates (front springs 28 per cent stiffer, rear springs 32 per cent stiffer)
  • New fully-machined aluminium front and revised rear suspension upright for increased camber stiffness (increased by 25 per cent)
  • Re-tuned Adaptive Dynamics damper control software
  • Reduced ride height (15mm front and 10mm rear)

• Aerodynamic body pack with body coloured finish to front splitter, side sills extensions and rear diffuser, and body coloured larger rear spoiler and rear trunk lid finisher

• Sports exhaust with improved performance and acoustics – system has new crossover pipe and larger exhaust outlets
• New Stratus Grey exterior paint with optional graphics pack
• Red brake callipers and 20″ Vortex forged lightweight alloy wheels, diamond turned with dark grey finish
• XKR performance interior in Charcoal and Ivory stitch leather, with Jet suedecloth headlining and XKR 75 tread plate
• Active front lighting
• Final calibration was done in partnership with the RSR engineering team which has been collaborating with Jaguar on the 2010 motorsport programme.

Production of the XKR 75 will be limited to just 75 vehicles, which will be available to order from July 2010 in the UK priced from £85,500 OTR.  Customer deliveries will commence during October.

The supreme sporting potential of the BMW M3 GTS is underlined, inter alia, by a power-to-weight ratio that has been lowered to 3.4 kg per hp. Featuring a transmission and suspension configuration which has been optimised for the racetrack, the BMW M3 GTS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 4.4 seconds. The car reaches the 1000 metre mark from a standstill in just 22.5 seconds. Top speed is 305 km/h.

“The BMW M3 is an icon and internationally synonymous with the highest level of dynamics,” explains Dr. Kay Segler, CEO of the BMW M GmbH. “Our aim was to develop a model variant that would prove its outstanding potential both on the road and at club sport racing events.  The BMW M3 GTS is pure M feeling, embodying the brand values in a highly concentrated form.”

Tradition and future: The BMW M3 in motor sports.

For as long as two decades and four model generations, the BMW M3 has been the embodiment of spectacular motor sports successes. The number of victories and titles achieved in touring car sports has never been matched by any other model. With its precisely balanced overall concept, the latest BMW M3 also provides the ideal basis for outstanding performance on the racetrack. The BMW M3 GT2 is currently causing quite a stir at long-distance motor sports events. The BMW M3 is also playing a predominant role in preparing the brand’s comeback at the “German Touring Car Masters”. Parallel to this, BMW is currently setting new standards in the support of club motor sports. The many decades of experience in the development of racing cars and high-performance, road-going automobiles are reflected in the high performance potential of the BMW M3 GTS.

High-revving V8 engine technology at its best: Larger displacement, higher performance and higher torque.

The power required for high performance in motor sports is delivered by an 8-cylinder engine featuring a high-revving concept. With its unparalleled enormous pulling force, which is constantly available over a very wide engine speed range, the V8 engine developed exclusively for the BMW M3 by the BMW M GmbH features refined performance characteristics that are closely oriented towards the requirements of motor sports. A version of this power unit with further increased displacement, power output and maximum torque was exclusively conceived for the BMW M3 GTS.

The increase in displacement from 3,999 to 4,361 cc is achieved by a cylinder stroke that has been extended from 75,2 to 82 mm. In the enlarged combustion chamber, a maximum power output of 331 kW/450 bhp (BMW M3: 309 kW/420 bhp) is delivered at 8,300 rpm. Maximum torque has been increased by 40 Nm to 440 Nm and is available at an engine speed of 3,750 rpm.

Characteristic constructional features derived from motor sports, which include, inter alia, the crankcase designed as a bedplate construction and made of a special aluminium-silicon alloy, individual throttles, knock sensors featuring ionic-current technology and a dynamically optimised wet-sump oil supply have been adopted from the original power unit. The lightweight sports exhaust system developed for the BMW M3 GTS with model-specific primary catalytic converters and titanium rear silencers ensure optimum exhaust flow.

Transmission of power is effected by means of the M Dual Clutch Drivelogic gearbox developed for the BMW M3. This 7-speed transmission operates according to a principle also developed for motor sports and permits gear shifting without interruption of traction for extremely dynamic acceleration. Its gear shift characteristics have been exclusively tuned to the modified engine featured by the BMW M3 GTS.

High-performance suspension with adjustable racetrack set-up.

The car’s suspension technology also derived from motor racing is based on the front and rear axle construction featured by the BMW M3 Coupe. Contrary to that, the BMW M3 GTS features a rigid rear-axle support as well as a coilover suspension, the dampers of which are independently variable in the traction and compression travel. Moreover, camber on the front and rear axles and vehicle height are variable for motor racing purposes. The car is lowered by 16 mm at the front and 12 mm at the rear.

The high-performance brake system featured on the BMW M3 GTS has been designed as a fixed-calliper construction and comprises six pistons on each of the front wheels and four pistons on each rear wheel. Compared to the BMW M3, the brake discs are 18 mm larger in diameter at the front and 30 mm larger in diameter at the rear. Furthermore, steel-armoured hoses are used.

Specific tuning of the stability control function DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), including ABS and the M Dynamic Mode (MDM), make allowances for the increased dynamic potential of the BMW M3 GTS.  Optimum transfer not only of acceleration torque but also of the brake torque is also guaranteed by mixed tyres on matt black, 19-inch M light alloy wheels featuring a Y-spoke design.

Aerodynamics: Optimised components with variable adjustment.

In order to optimise air stream and for on-demand adaptation of downforce characteristics, the BMW M3 GTS is fitted with motor racing-oriented front apron and rear wing elements. They offer the possibility to adapt the car’s aerodynamic characteristics according to the racetrack profile and other basic club motor sport requirements. The air duct elements in the front apron are also variable, as is the position of the rear wing. The tail assembly is based on the corresponding component featured by the BMW 320si in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).

The BMW M3 GTS can be recognised from the outside by its bright orange single-coloured body. Additional model-specific features are the matt black exterior components such as the BMW kidney grille, roof trims and alloy wheels as well as the side gill elements made of dark anodised chrome. In addition to the standard CFRP roof on the BMW M3 and titanium rear silencers, an exceptionally light construction of the centre console and door panels, the use of polycarbonate side windows at the rear and a polycarbonate rear window, dispensing with seats in the rear compartment and acoustic insulation configured specifically for the vehicle all serve to guarantee weight optimisation. The unloaded weight of the BMW M3 GTS according to DIN is 1,530 kg including roll bar and M Dual Clutch Drivelogic transmission (BMW M3: 1,600 kg). Automatic climate control and audio system supplied as standard comfort features in the BMW M3 can be fitted if the customer desires.

The interior of the BMW M3 GTS reflects a predominant focus on optimum performance and the highest level of safety on the racetrack.  The range of equipment includes thoroughbred racing bucket sets, carbon interior trims and an Alcantara® M steering wheel. Door and sidewall linings in the rear compartment are also made of Alcantara®. The BMW M3 GTS is equipped as standard with a roll bar fitted behind the B-pillars.  Furthermore, the car body offers fastening points for six-point safety seat belts and an optional extension for the roll cage. The car is fitted with three-point automatic seatbelts for road use. Additionally supplied six-point safety seat belts for driver and front seat passenger and a fire extinguisher complete the range of equipment.

The market launch of the BMW M3 GTS for the German market will be in July 2010.
BMW M3 GTS €136.850.- (incl. 19% VAT)

In one of the latest episodes of Jay Leno’s Garage, Mr. Leno takes the new Koenigsegg Trevita for s spin, and a review video. This is one of the few occasions in which you can see the new Koenigsegg Trevita on video and on public roads for that matter.  As a reminder, the Koenigsegg Trevita is powered by a custom 4.8-liter V8 engine which outputs 1018 hp. This is more than the Bugatti Veyron, in case you were wondering. The Koenigsegg Trevita has a carbon fiber body, an inconell exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes and a double carbon wing.

Watch the Koenigsegg Trevita review video after the jump as it shows one of only three that will ever exist.

Source: Zercustoms

In production form, the all-new Kizashi delivers a premium package and experience without the premium price tag, providing a unique blend of dynamic performance attributes and features more appropriate to the near-luxury sport sedan segment. The performance experts at Road Race Motorsports build on those performance attributes and near-luxury features with a host of mods designed to heighten the excitement factor while lowering the Kizashi’s lap times on any closed-course venue.

Road Race Motorsports, one of the chief suppliers of go-fast goods for Suzuki automotive enthusiasts, began the Suzuki turbo project with a pre-production Kizashi GTS. Boost is supplied to the stock heads and block by a 16G turbocharger, while temp is kept in check with Road Race Motorsports’ own high flow intercooler. Other adds on the hardware menu include custom fuel management, Road Race’s Sleeper blow-off valve, Velocity air intake and Extreme spray injector. The equal length turbo manifold is custom crafted, while the 38mm wastegate is supplied by Tial.

The enhanced power bumps the Kizashi’s already impressive engine to 290 hp and is connected to the track pavement via 19-inch Dunlops. Those are kept connected to the course by Road Race’s own sport springs, working in combination with Kizashi’s ultra-rigid unibody and all-independent suspension. High-speed stability is enhanced with the addition of a rear-mounted spoiler supplied by Delta Tech Engineering.  The end result on the track – with either Road Race founder Rob Tallini, Tommy Kendall or the Suzuki enthusiast behind the wheel – is the need for speed suddenly and fully satisfied.

Air dates for the newest edition of Speed Channel’s “Test Drive” begin on April 30, 2010. For a complete schedule, visit the Speed Channel website.