Over 30 countries will send their three best riders to compete for the coveted ‘Chamberlain Trophy’ – the equivalent of ‘Olympic Gold’, as the Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations is also known as “The Olympics of Motorcycling”. Read more on 2010 Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations Thunder Valley Motocross Park September 25 & […]
American Honda Motor Company’s Power-sports Division announced to its dealers an additional release of street bikes and off-road models for the 2011 model year. These Honda’s include the Fury®, Interstate™, Shadow® RS and Shadow Phantom with the Sabre and Stateline customs released at a later date. A pair of popular off-road motorcycles return, the CRF80F an […]
The yamaha Star Stryker Motorcycle The Star Stryker’s most distinctive attribute is its raised steering head proudly and clearly on display in front of a peanut-y fuel tank cocked skyward. “The muscular style, forward-lunging look reinterprets classic custom ‘chopper’ styling for the 21st century,” according to Yamaha-Star. The engine on the Stryker Motorcyc […]
Ryan Dungey Victory at Southwick Yoshimura rider Ryan Dungey added another No. 1 plate to his already impressive collection on Saturday. The rookie clinched the 2010 AMA Motocross Championship in Southwick, Massachusetts, with 1-1 moto victories, making it his ninth win in a row this season in the outdoor series. Read more on 2010 AMA Motocross Championship […]
The Indianapolis Moto Grand Prix The Repsol Honda rider took a third win of the season for the first time in his premier class career at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on Sunday, with home rider and pole man Ben Spies achieving his best MotoGP result to date in second. Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo completed the podium. Read more on Indianapolis Mo […]
The 2011 M109R Cruiser from Suzuki Boulevard M109R Limited Edition MSRP Coming Soon. The award winning Suzuki Boulevard M109R recreated the power cruiser market upon its introduction. Its unique style and exhilarating performance – born of championship-winning Suzuki race heritage – have made it the leader in the class. Read more on 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M10 […]
Motorcycle Riding Techniques The right motorcycle technique applied at a moment’s notice can save your neck. The rider’s reaction to the road conditions around him/her are critical to ensure that he/she gets to his/her destination in one piece. Don’t learn motorcycle techniques the hard way, you may not get a second chance. Read more on Life Saving Motorcycl […]
There are certain things that everyone should know about their tires and the type of tires their motorcycle uses. They must know how a tire is made, how it should be taken care of, how it needs to be put on and taken off, how to deal with minor problems that arise, and the necessary steps that need to be taken to ensure a safe ride. These things are not diff […]
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The Nitro X18R Mini Machine The X18-R Nitro Pockect Motorcycle can only be described as the fastest and most exotic of the super bike breed. This machine was built with two things in mind” Speed and Agility. One look at this sleek beauty, the impressive sound of its thunderous 110cc ultra racing tuned engine coupled with high volume intake and carburetion sy […]
Here is The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell EV The E-Cell is all electric and has 526 horsepower! When the big push towards alternative power for vehicles first started, many [...]
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In 2011 Ford Fiesta makes its U.S. debut after being sold and raced in other markets for a couple of years. This subcompact car comes as a 4-door hatchback or a 4-door sedan. Hatchbacks are offered in SE and SES trim levels, while sedans come in S, SE, and SEL versions. The only engine option for all models is a 120-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that teams with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual that behaves much like an automatic. S and SE models have standard 15-inch wheels. SEL and SES have 16s, with 17s optional. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, front-side airbags, and a driver knee airbag. A tilt and telescopic steering wheel, height-adjustable driver seat, and capless fuel filler are standard. Among the available features are Ford’s Sync voice-activated control for cell phones and MP3 players, sunroof, keyless engine start, leather upholstery, and heated front seats. A number of dealer-installed dress-up accessories are offered as well.
Folding the second-row seats makes the Fiesta five-door a handy hauler.
I am selling my 1989 Honda Civic SI race car. This Civic is a JDM model so it is 60lb lighter then the Canada model. This car is set up for SCCA Solo racing and is very competitive. This car was raced in the Street Touring Solo class. The suspension is Ground Control coil overs with 450lb front springs and 500lb rear. Ground Control top hats, It has 6 month old Koni yellows. All new Energy Suspention bushing kit along with Mugen trailing arm bushings. Neuspeed front and rear tie bars, Ingalls rear camber kit. This car is very straight and i have the alignment sheets. The motor has 3000 miles on it. New NRP pistons and rings, New valves, springs and head job done by Heads by Drew! New oil pump, oil pan, water pump andso on. I have all the receipts for the motor build. AEM cold air intake, Redshift ECU, new radiator, MSD wires, new Exedy OEM clutch, Energy Suspension motor mounts, new CV axles, new wheel bearing on all for corners, DC headers, Redshift LCA exhaust and a new Braille 6LB battery. It has a new windshield about 6 months old. Corbeau racing seat with Schroth 4 point harness. 13″ grant stearing wheel, Mugen Pedals. As for the wheels and tires it has 15×7.5 Rota slipstreams powder coated Matt black with Bridgestone RE11 tires size is 205/50/15 along with Racing Nutz lugs. Hawk SP brake pads. I also have an Auto power bolt in roll cage 2 spare transmissions and tons of other miss. parts. I am asking $5500 email me at abarnett2180@gmail.com The car is located in Denver. Thank you.
Get ready for the SCORE Primm 300 desert race as the trophy truck class points will be close. Andy McMillin with two wins in three races this season, Andy, not only continues to lead the point standings in the 2010 SCORE Desert Series but he has extended his lead following his win at the recent 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 500. McMillin, 23, is the SCORE Overall point leader as he leads the standings in the SCORE Trophy-Truck division after three rounds of the five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series.
McMillin
Andy started the 2010 SCORE season off with an impressive victory in Laughlin in January prior to the Tecate SCORE Baja 500, McMillin win, of National City, Calif., he now has four career race wins in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck class for high-tech, 850-horsepower, unlimited production trucks in his No. 31 McMillin Realty Ford F-150. After winning in Laughlin driving solo, in Round 2 in San Felipe on March 13, he split the driving with his father Scott McMillin and they survived mechanical issues to finish sixth in class and then split the driving again in Ensenada on June 6 with his father to extend his SCORE Overall and SCORE Trophy-Truck point lead with 249 championship points.
12X Honda
Round 4 of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series will be the 15th SCORE Las Vegas Terrible’s Primm 300, Sept. 10-12, in Primm, Nev. The computerized drawing for the 18 Pro and 3 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs will be held on Saturday, August 7 at SCORE’s Los Angeles headquarters.
Time Attack is a new twist on one of the purest forms of motor sports: time trials. The phrase “time attack” has its roots in Japan, where the sport remains very popular to this day, and as is the case with many automotive trends (sport compact cars, drifting, etc.), time attack events migrated to the United States in 2004. Time Trial events have been held for well over 100 years, however, time trial just isn’t as “sexy” as Time Attack.(Neither is Super Lap Battle for that matter……)
Team Zen
Redline has upped the ante when it comes to time attack and time trial events in North America. Our rule set and mindset would lend many motor sports enthusiasts to compare time attack to “Run What Ya Brung” drag racing…. but with braking and turning! Time Attack has a very loose set of rules for each of the four Classes (Enthusiast, Street, Modified, Super Modified) that become increasingly more open as you progress your way up from Enthusiast Class to Super Modified Class. Time Attack is an excellent way for a driver and their machine, to work as one, and determine who is the fastest on a given road course on a given day in a given set of conditions. The Clock Doesn’t Lie! There is no judging, there are no gimmicks, there is no playing favorite. Whoever records the fastest time, WINS! It is very simple.
The Redline Time Attack Series is the only professionally organized and promoted automotive racing series dedicated to the motor sport of Time Attack in North America. It is not uncommon for our larger events to surpass 100 racer entries and surpass 3000 attendees. The sport is growing very steadily, and rapidly. The United States has a very long history of supporting sports car and road racing. However, the younger generations (Gen X, Gen Y, etc.) have largely been ignored and alienated by the existing sports car racing series (SCCA, ALMS, etc.). The newest crop of enthusiasts and participants are largely “not welcome” or not interested. It’s completely different with Time Attack though! The cars seen on the track are built by, driven by, tuned by and showcased by companies and individuals the fans and enthusiasts know and can relate to.
Evo-X
Redline Time Attack has taken a different approach than the “status quo” racing series. We have opened our arms to the enthusiasts and allowed them to interact in ways that no other racing series allows. The same enthusiast watching the Professionals race on Sunday, could have participated with their car, on the same track, that Saturday as part of our High Performance Driving Event. The paddocks are open, the garages are open, drivers and teams are friendly and approachable. Events sanctioned and promoted by Redline are the future of sports car and road racing events in the United States. Yes, that is a lofty statement. But it is backed up by the last 5 years of phenomenal growth, support from the industry and an ever increasing fan base.
Redline has a number of “game changing” plans in the works for 2010 and beyond. The Series is under new ownership, and lead by Series Co-Founder and President, Nikolas Malechikos, supported by Jackson Stewart, who brings nearly 30 years of professional motorsport experience to the table. Join us as we make road course racing exciting again!
Dodge Targets Road Racing Enthusiasts With 2010 Viper SRT10 ACR-X
Turn-key, spec-series racer aimed at continuing Dodge Viper’s storied racing history
Dodge and Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team combine best performance attributes of Viper ACR with Viper Competition Coupe
Latest special-edition Viper ACR offers improved on-track performance and safety
Dodge Viper Cup spec series will debut in July 2010
The Dodge Viper ACRX
Dodge pulled the cover off the newest special-edition model of the 2010 Viper SRT10 lineup. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a turn-key, non-street legal race car that is slated to make its on-track debut in the summer of 2010.
“The Dodge Viper ACR-X takes the performance attributes of Viper to an even higher level for a wide range of drivers starting with the grassroots racer all the way up to the professional,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand. “This project is a result of many years of performance engineering expertise from our SRT team, combined with the passion and dedication of Viper Nation, to keep the Viper racing tradition going strong on tracks around the country and the world.”
Combining the best performance attributes of the record-setting, street-legal Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) and the safety equipment of championship-winning Viper Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X is powered by the SRT-developed 8.4-liter V10, equipped with factory headers and a low-restriction exhaust system, that produces 640 horsepower (40 more than production model).
The suspension also is tuned and upgraded specifically for on-track usage, while the weight is lightened by a full 160 pounds (versus the standard production Viper) to take on even the most challenging road course. Additional aerodynamic upgrades improve downforce, while enhancing stability and significantly improving grip in high-speed cornering.
Similar to the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X contains factory-installed safety equipment such as a factory-designed roll cage, fuel cell and race seat. Additional racing components are added to meet the significant durability and reliability requirements for on-track competition.
In what will be the final year of production for the current generation Viper, the ACR-X is the third limited, special-edition model to be introduced by Dodge. “”We’re going to make 2010 the most exciting year for Viper yet with specially developed cars for the street and the track,” added Gilles. “The ACR-X is targeted at road-racing enthusiasts who want to successfully compete in our ultimate American sports car.”
The SRT team used a testing session at Laguna Seca raceway to shake down the Viper ACR-X for the first time. Behind the wheel was professional driver Kuno Wittmer from the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Championship series, who was able to run consistent 1:31.00 lap times around the 2.238-mile, 11-turn course. Wittmer’s lap times were more than 3 seconds faster than the street-legal Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR that holds the production car track record at Laguna Seca raceway.
“The Dodge Viper ACR-X is incredible,” said Wittmer. “After a short warm up, I was running lap times as quick as exotic GT race cars. I was blown away by the power and acceleration, and even more surprised at how the ACR-X navigated the challenging Laguna Seca corners and how friendly it was to drive at the limit.
“All aspects of the car work together perfectly to plant all that horsepower and torque without issue,” Wittmer added. “This will be a great package for someone coming out of grassroots racing with a desire to step-up to GT level competition. Dodge nailed it with this one!”
The Viper SRT10 ACR-X is designed to compete in the Viper Racing League, Sports Car Club of America and National Auto Sport Association events.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will be approximately $110,000. Production is slated to begin in Spring 2010.
For more information on the Dodge Viper ACR-X, call Viper Race Headquarters at (888) 960-3333 or visit www.viperheadquarters.com
Officially it’s only a concept, but there’s no doubt that project XG10 — or the 918 Spyder concept — will pave the way for the next Porsche supercar. And what a supercar it is going to be: in addition to the normally aspirated, high-revving, 3.4-liter V-8 good for more than 495 hp, the striking 918 Spyder has three electric motors onboard that add another 215 hp to the tally.
Says Wolfgang Dürheimer, board member in charge of R&D: “This car can lap the Nürburgring faster than the Carrera GT. At the same time, it averages 78 mpg [on the EU driving cycle] when driven gently. Are we going to build it? We will definitely bring some blank sales contracts to the Geneva show, but it’s too early to talk pricing, production volumes, and timing.
“The strategic aim is to demonstrate that even a supercar can be environmentally friendly. XG10 promises total driving pleasure—and a clear conscience.
This is a trendsetting and sustainable premium product that uses the issue of social acceptability to its advantage. And it reflects the legacy of Ferry Porsche, who was convinced that sports cars would never go out of fashion.”
XG10 stands for X1, Geneva 2010. X1 is the code name of the 918 Spyder, which is only one version of many. Potential variations include a 918 coupe, an electric 918, and a 918 RS/RSR. This car can be either two- or four-wheel drive, have plug-in electric or gasoline power, come with an open top or a fixed roof, and be either a racer or a street machine. Its genetic evolution dates back to the 1997 Porsche GT1, which was a Le Mans–winning 911 on steroids. That car triggered project LMP 2000 (Porsche’s exciting Le Mans comeback car), which was halted at the eleventh hour by then-chairman Wendelin Wiedeking, who was always more of a numbers man than a car guy.
Thankfully, Wiedeking and his controller, Holger Härter, allowed Dürheimer to pick up the LMP pieces and convert them into the street-legal Carrera GT, which was launched in 2003 and found 1250 takers. In 2006, Porsche moved on to form the basis of the successful RS Spyder. Four years later, we’re witnessing the debut of XG10, which still uses several Carrera GT elements, such as the front suspension and the forward structure. For 2011, insiders are already predicting LMP1, a race version of the 918 Spyder, which would comply with planned hybrid-friendly Le Mans regulations.
The E-Cell is all electric and has 526 horsepower!
When the big push towards alternative power for vehicles first started, many enthusiasts feared that electric and green vehicles would mean the end of the performance car era. Thankfully, there are several carmakers who are intent on proving that green and performance can live on hand in hand.
The first company to offer an all-electric sports car was Tesla with its Roadster. Tesla is set to take the company public with an IPO, which can only mean more from the company in the future. The Tesla roadster proved to be a potent competitor performance wise with some of the highest performing gasoline powered vehicles on the road. Porsche has also recently been working with a hybrid 911.
Mercedes has a new all-electric sports car it is showing off that promises some very impressive performance. The car is called the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype. All an enthusiast needs to read is that the car has 526 horsepower and 649 lb/feet of torque.
The E-Cell
The beast can rip to 60 mph in four seconds according to AMG and that mountain of torque is available from the second you step on the pedal.
AMG reports that the move from gas power to electric power required no major modifications to the aluminum frame of the vehicle. The car also maintains it’s near ideal weight distribution. The E-Cell uses lithium-ion polymer batteries that sit inside the center tunnel of the car and behind the seats. The battery placement helps to lower the center of gravity for the vehicle.
Each wheel has its own electric motor that can spin at 12,000 RPM. The pair of front-mounted motors did require a redesign of the front suspension. The E-Cell does retain the same handling characteristics as its gas-powered brethren. The EV uses the optional ceramic composite brakes from the gas version and they are gigantic. The front rotors are 18.5-inches in diameter and the rears are 14.2-inches. The ceramic rotors help save weight and are used to recapture energy to charge the battery.
Mercedes claims that the batteries used in the E-Cell have the industry’s best power rating at 480 kW. The batteries have their own cooling and heating system to keep them inside the ideal operating range. The electric motors eliminate the exhaust system of the gas version allowing for improved aerodynamics. The car has an extending front apron that drops down three inches at 75 mph and higher to increase down force.
In the ongoing sales battle between Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, it doesn’t get any closer than this. Last month, Mustang prevailed in the contest over upstart Camaro — by three cars.
Three Ford vehicles took highest honors in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Initial Quality Study.
Ford Focus, “Highest Initial Quality among Compact Cars.”
Ford Mustang, “Highest Initial Quality among Mid-size Sporty Cars.”
Ford Taurus, “Highest Initial Quality among Large Cars.”
Every year, thousands of new vehicle owners respond to J.D. Powers and Associates surveys that gather information on mechanical and design quality issues over the first three months of ownership. Study results are tabulated using a “problems per 100 vehicles” standard. The lower the number reported, the higher the quality rating.
2011 Mustang 5.0 Crate Motor
You knew it would only be a matter of time before Ford would released the new 2011 Mustang 5.0 engine in crate form. Well that day has come. Custom car builders rejoice! For $6,999 suggested retail, you can order up your own complete Coyote 5.0 liter engine to bolt into whatever you want. The bolt patterns match up with the 4.6 engine family, so bolting into previous generation Mustangs is a natural fit.
You will need to order a few additional parts from Ford Racing like the ECU, alternator, and a specific wiring kit, just like with their other crate engines. This one comes out of the box with advanced features like Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) to deliver its 412+ horsepower and 390 ft.-lb.+ of torque.
Just imagine packing one of these into a Fox Body Mustang or an SN-95, even a 2005-2010 for that matter. This engine is comes with a number of standard features as listed:
* 11.0:1 Compression ratio
* Lightweight aluminum cylinder block features cross-bolted main bearing caps and thick main bearing bulkheads for bottom-end strength
* Piston-cooling jets, optimized oil drainback and windage control improve high-rpm performance
* Deep sump oil pan with 8qt capacity
* Tuned composite intake manifold provides efficient air delivery and weight savings
* 80 mm single bore “drive by wire” throttlebody
* Four-valve-per-cylinder aluminum heads with roller-finger followers reduce friction
* Includes manual transmission engine harness and flywheel
* Vehicle harness and PCM not included
* Use our NEW wiring, PCM and installation kit M-6017-A504V designed for street rod/project car installation.
* Does not include alternator, for alternator kit see M-8600-M50ALT
* Engine mount bosses and bellhousing mount pattern common to 4.6L modular engines.
* Direct replacement for 2011 Mustangs with engine code BG-397-AA
* Photo and specs may vary. These features apply for engine code BG-397-AA. Engines are this build code or newer while supplies last.
* Engine weight: 444 lbs
The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro gets more V6 power, and a convertible version might arrive later in the model year. General Motors’ iconic pony car is available as a 2-door coupe. A 2-door convertible is slated to arrive in early-calendar 2011. Camaro wears body styling inspired by the 1969 model. LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, and 2SS trim levels return.
Two engines are available–a V6 and a V8. The V6 is a 3.6-liter unit that produces 312 horsepower, an increase of eight over the 2010 model. It’s available on LS and LT. The SS uses the V8, which sees no major changes for 2011. SS versions with a manual transmission get a 426-horsepower 6.2-liter V8. Automatic-equipped SS models also get a 6.2-liter V8, but it makes 400 horsepower and features GM’s Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation.
V6 versions also offer a manual or automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. An RS Package for LT and SS models includes bi-xenon headlights, specific trim, and on LT versions, 20-inch wheels. All Camaros are available with 21-inch wheels. Rear-obstacle detection is standard on the 2LT and 2SS and optional on the 1LT. Other available features include a wireless cell-phone link, USB port, satellite radio, and remote engine start. A head-up display is newly standard on the 2LT and 2SS.
Other key changes for the 2011 Camaro include the Synergy Green color to be offered on all models of the Camaro for a limited time, and GM’s heads-up display will come standard on the higher-trim 2LT and 2SS models. The HUD will include a metric ton of information, including speedometer, tachometer, compass, outside air temperature, current gear, OnStar turn-by-turn, audio and phone functions and more. The display is the same as the unit offered on the Corvette, and the Camaro is just the second Chevrolet vehicle to offer the feature
The new 2011 Chevy Camaro promises to be the best little sports car of its time. The only thing little about the car is the style and not the engine or the interior comfort. There will be plenty of room inside and the engine compartment might look small, but the engine is going to give the driver more speed than they could expect. Chevy promised a sleek and domineering car and they have delivered just that.
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) posted net income for the third-consecutive quarter driven by improved global vehicle production.
The Livonia-based supplier of automotive safety systems posted net income of $227 million, or $1.78 per share, on revenue of $3.7 billion in the second quarter.
TRW rebounded from a net loss of $11 million on revenue of $2.7 billion in the same period last year.
“TRW’s impressive results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2010 have been driven by our reduced cost structure and higher levels of vehicle production,” John Plant, president and CEO, said in a statement. “TRW’s success at winning new business due to our leading technology portfolio combined with the overall industry recovery and dynamic growth in emerging markets provides a solid foundation for future growth.”
TRW implemented tough cost-cutting measures in 2008 and 2009 to deal with significant declines in global car and truck production volumes, including cutting about 4,400 global employees in the first half of 2009 and the closure of four plants.
The company also suspended its 401(k) matching contributions, eliminated merit-based raises and shortened work weeks at locations in Europe.
TRW expects 2010 production levels to reach 11.6 million in North America, up from its prior outlook at 11.5 million.
In Europe, TRW projects production of 17.2 million vehicles in Europe, up from 16.7 million last quarter.
The projected rise in demand is fueling TRW’s full-year forecast to between $13.2 billion and $13.6 billion, with third-quarter revenue projected to reach $3.1 billion.
“Vehicle production schedules were robust during the first half of 2010; however, we anticipate normal seasonality and soft consumer demand will lead to a decline in production levels, primarily in Europe, during the second half of this year,” Plant said.
If you have been reading PAS over the last few years, you will know about Team ETC. The Elite Tuners of Canada program builds graced the pages of the PAS SEMA issue for three years in a row. As the team transitions into building domestic V8s, we wanted to take a closer look at their latest creation, a new Camaro SS. Now this isn’t your average Camaro and owner. Serge Leger is quick to point out that it is more than a multi-layer paint job and deep dish wheels.
With more than triple the factory horsepower, the driveline and chassis needed extensive work. Like all of their creations, Team ETC opted to go with turbo power to get their project noticed. The big LSX 454ci crate motor was introduced late last year but has had more jam put into it courtesy of a massive Turbonetics 91mm hybrid turbo. This snail is good for over 1000 ponies and has the supporting mods to do it. The turbo is fed by custom tubular exhaust manifolds along with a pair of Turbonetics 45mm wastegates to regulate the boost. From there, the 5-inch custom stainless steel downpipes lead into dual exhausts that exit on both sides from custom oval tips.
On the chilled side, air is hauled into custom piping that heads to a polished twin front mount, which is fused together. The charge air is vented with a pair of Turbonetics Duo 35mm blow-off valves when the throttle plate attached to the massive sheet metal intake slams shut. The fuel is delivered courtesy of twin Aeromotive A1000 pumps pushing race gas through Earl’s SS lines and regulated by an Aeromotive FPR then dispensed through eight 2150cc injectors.
Leger took his time perfecting the engine bay by hiding or removing everything he could. A massive wire tuck put all of the factory wiring out of sight. Leger relocated the fuse box, ignition coils, ABS unit, air bag sensor and all of the reservoirs were either concealed or taken out. All you can see is an engine capable of producing quadruple-digit numbers. As with the Cadillac he built in 2008, Leger estimates the power to be 1,400whp with 900lb-ft of torque when the car is completed.
Putting that kind of power to the ground was not an easy road. With more than triple the factory horsepower, the driveline and chassis needed extensive work. The car has been back halved with a custom carbon fiber tub while the factory rails were extended and strengthened. In order for the Moser 9-inch rear end to work with the new suspension it had to be modified. An all custom multi-link suspension was crafted underneath the Camaro, using QA1 coilovers. From there the attention turned to the driveline where a custom driveshaft was fabricated and Moser axles were installed
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