The MW Automotive Thread 5.0 GT

[areaseven]

The first generation Porsche 911 will always be a timeless classic. No matter how many redesigns and technological advancements the 911 has undergone over the decades, auto enthusiasts still look back at the model that graced the streets from the 1960s to the 1980s. And while the Singer Porsche 911 is actually a reskinned 964, this "Sleeper" by DP Motorsport is a 1986 model that has undergone a rigorous diet, shedding 617 lbs. to tip the scales at 1,995 lbs. The 3.2 liter boxer-6 engine has been tuned to generate 270 bhp and 226 lb-ft torque. Suspension has been replaced with Bilstein shocks and Porsche 964 Carrera 2 brakes.

And unlike the Singer 911, this Sleeper can be obtained at a more reachable price: €89,911.











1986 DP Motorsport Porsche 911 Sleeper

[areaseven]

What if the Ford GT were not discontinued. Galpin Auto Sports, home of Pimp My Ride, recently unveiled their Ford GTR1 concept, their vision of what a second generation GT would look like. Under the hood, the 5.4 liter V8 is mated to two turbochargers, resulting in a massive jump to 1,024 bhp and 739 lb-ft torque on 91 octane gasoline. Galpin estimates a 0-60 acceleration of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 225 mph.

Galpin Auto Sports is planning to build up to 24 examples of the GTR1, with a carbon fiber version costing US$1.02 million. Each GTR1 is constructed from a donor Ford GT, supplied from GAS or the potential buyer.

1024-HP Galpin Ford GTR1 Revealed at Pebble Beach

[jenius]

RE: NSX-GT - It looks like a mish mash of body kits for various import vehicles were all bolted to the same frame.

Edited August 17, 2013 by jenius

[reddsun1]

They want how much for that GTR1? Looks like a fu**ing kit car. Anybody that spends 1 mil+ for that oughtta be smacked.

[reddsun1]

From the profile and rear 3/4 views, the general shapes of the roof, rear deck and side windows look like someone straight copied them from existing Ford designs for that Galpin car...

[reddsun1]

The first generation Porsche 911 will always be a timeless classic. No matter how many redesigns and technological advancements the 911 has undergone over the decades, auto enthusiasts still look back at the model that graced the streets from the 1960s to the 1980s. And while the Singer Porsche 911 is actually a reskinned 964, this "Sleeper" by DP Motorsport is a 1986 model that has undergone a rigorous diet, shedding 617 lbs. to tip the scales at 1,995 lbs. The 3.2 liter boxer-6 engine has been tuned to generate 270 bhp and 226 lb-ft torque. Suspension has been replaced with Bilstein shocks and Porsche 964 Carrera 2 brakes.

And unlike the Singer 911, this Sleeper can be obtained at a more reachable price: €89,911.

1986 DP Motorsport Porsche 911 Sleeper

Good grief! How much metal--and where--did they have to take out of that chassis to get the weight down so low? Surely that must make for a rather frail car, roll bar or no?

[Agent ONE]

Good grief! How much metal--and where--did they have to take out of that chassis to get the weight down so low? Surely that must make for a rather frail car, roll bar or no?

A car detailed like this would not meet DOT standards.

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

Speaking of project cars, this one is pretty much a dream car for me: the Mach 40

Supposedly, it earned itself a spot in the next Gran Turismo game. She's a beaut.

[reddsun1]

I checked out the w'site for that shop that built that Mach 40; they do some pretty jaw-dropping fab work, to be sure.

Edited August 19, 2013 by reddsun1

[reddsun1]

Da. Fu*k.

and the pottymouth in the passenger seat adds such an element of class...

ed: Great. Now I can't get East Bound And Down out of my da*ned head.

Edited August 20, 2013 by reddsun1

[areaseven]

Coming to theaters on August 30 is Getaway, an action film starring Ethan Hawke, who must get behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra Super Snake and follow the orders of a mysterious voice (John Voight) to ensure the safety of his wife. Yes, there will be chases and there will be vehicular carnage. Unfortunately, there will also be Selena Gomez in this film.

Official Site

[areaseven]

Jaguar presents this really sweet ride. The F-Type's also nice.

[areaseven]

Eventually, when the seventh film starts production, The Fast and the Furious will have its own thread. In the meantime, here's an update:

- Jason Statham is the new villain.

- Dwayne Johnson has confirmed his return in this film.

- Female MMA fighter Ronda Rousey has been in negotiations to join the cast. She is currently busy with The Expendables 3.

- Tony Jaa, famous for the Thai martial arts film Ong-Bak, will make his Hollywood debut in this film.

Asian Star Tony Jaa Joins Fast & Furious 7

Edited August 24, 2013 by areaseven

[areaseven]

Top Gear plays supercar laser tag with some Marchetti planes.

[BeyondTheGrave]

Le-mans Preparation:

Edited August 26, 2013 by BeyondTheGrave

[jenius]

I'm hoping my 2002 Audi A4 keeps plugging for a couple more years so I can buy a house with a nice garage for the next vehicle. If the A4 died on my the 2014 CTS would definitely need to get a test drive... I'm a family man and a golfer so the bigger size sits well with me.

[reddsun1]

hehe, a bit of hooning from the wine and cheese set...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_18CkzrOMw

Actually, a real puckering proposition--for the underwriters, anyway--considering many of those cars were designed to never do that sort of thing. Oh well; I'm sure the marshals appreciated it. Less heaving and pushing!

[reddsun1]

CAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRR POOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRNNNNN!!!

LOLOL!!!

[areaseven]

Char gets a new ride.

Meanwhile, in a galaxy far, far away...

Edited September 2, 2014 by areaseven

[areaseven]

Today's cars have on-board computers that manage everything bumper-to-bumper, such as the fuel system, brakes, and power steering. Unfortunately, this means that like your PC, someone can tinker with your car without you knowing it. A good example is in the London chase scene in Furious 6, where Shaw's Russian thugs shoot magnetic receivers on the BMW M5s of Toretto's gang before remotely disabling their brakes.

Warning: Your Car Can Be Hacked

[reddsun1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjknaeJsFTA

1:20 - LOLOL! "yeeeeeeeeeehhh godda**it!"

[areaseven]

Fast & Furious 7 will not only have The Transporter, but also Stuntman Mike!

Kurt Russell Eyes Part in Fast 7

[BeyondTheGrave]

1:20 - LOLOL! "yeeeeeeeeeehhh godda**it!"

Been a long time since I've been to the night of fire.

[Shadow]

Char in a Toyota grocery getter.

[areaseven]

Probably the luckiest driver in the world today.

Edited September 2, 2013 by areaseven

[reddsun1]

Probably the luckiest driver in the world today.

Should have gone straight to a church after that. Or bought a lottery ticket.

Look at the mountaintop at 0:02 - can see the boulder topple and begin its fall. Was fuggin' Wile E. Coyote up there or somethin'?

[reddsun1]

Char in a Toyota grocery getter.

Eh? Vid's changed to a trailer for Ron Howard's Rush? Which, I may say, looks like it may actually not totally suck. I may very well be willing to fork over the $$ for ticket & popcorn to see this one on the big screen...

[areaseven]

Kia Motors and DC Comics present: The Justice League.

2013 Kia Justice League Sorento

2012 Kia Aquaman Rio

2012 Kia Batman Optima SX Limited

2012 Kia Cyborg Forte

2012 Kia Green Lantern Soul

2012 Kia The Flash Forte Koup

2013 Kia Superman Optima Hybrid

2013 Kia Wonder Woman Sportage

[reddsun1]

I'm starting to feel like I'm getting a little "meh," all comic-book'ed out.

I know he's oft been the butt of a joke, in relation to his seeming lack of powers compared to other characters; but seriously--why the fu*k is Aquaman even still around? He's like one of those characters that should be ceremoniously hauled before some mythical pop/comic culture tribunal and told: you sir, need to justify your very existence here...

[areaseven]

Russians: They've already proven themselves to be the worst drivers in the world. But how are they with cargo ships? Even worse.

[reddsun1]

Russians: They've already proven themselves to be the worst drivers in the world. But how are they with cargo ships? Even worse.

Hehe, I had nightmares about something like this happening for more'n a month, when I bought my Falcon and imported it.

[Gerli]

Russian Driving is spreading around the world

[Ignacio Ocamica]

I've seen that!!! The gas pedal was broken so they came up with that solution to finish the race!

By the way it's in the northern province of Misiones, Argentina

[myk]

No speed driving here, but I want to thank you guys for inspiring me to finally get new wheels and tires after 19 years of running around with those ghastly 15" wheels and 60 series bubble tires.

Yesterday:

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Today:

Edited September 9, 2013 by myk

[areaseven]

Those are some badass wheels, myk.