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Ferrari California Tested
Ferrari California Tested

21 Feb 2014, 10:01 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / We’re out testing Ferrari’s California in... California. While one would think that this means we have all the right ingredients for one of the best days out there, things aren’t q...

 
Lamborghini Jalpa Gets Supercharged LS1, Pulls 10-second Quarter Mile
Lamborghini Jalpa Gets Supercharged LS1, Pulls 10-second Quarter Mile

18 Feb 2014, 14:36 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Built from 1981 through 1988, the Lamborghini Jalpa was the company’s more affordable sportscar. Cheaper than a Countach, the Jalpa was sold with a 3.5-liter double overhead camshaft V8 engine...

 
2014 Corvette Stingray Original Pictures
2014 Corvette Stingray Original Pictures

16 Feb 2014, 00:08 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Touring - a sport that's all too fit for the 2014 Corvette Stingray. This thing will take you across the country waiting to bite the pray on the road. One of its driving modes is even dedicated...

 
1,557 HP Edelbrock 548 CI Engine Rocks the Dyno
1,557 HP Edelbrock 548 CI Engine Rocks the Dyno

14 Feb 2014, 13:42 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / In today’s insanely-powered engines news, we present you a 548 cubic inch (9.0-liter) Chevrolet engine that pulls 1,557 horsepower and 1,158 pound-feet of torque on the dyno at Vrbancic Broth...

 
Land Rover Defender by Kahn Gets 500 HP V8
Land Rover Defender by Kahn Gets 500 HP V8

11 Feb 2014, 10:56 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / A quick glance at the Land Rover Defender in the adjacent image reveals something that belongs to British roadsters, not offroaders - an elongated bonnet. Well, this is here for a pretty good reason...

 
Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG Tested
Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG Tested

10 Feb 2014, 16:23 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / A mix between a twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a cabin that can carry seven humans in perfect harmony sounds more than interesting, so the Mercedes GL63 AMG has a proper starting point for our driv...

 
VL Automotive Destino Red Is a Fisker Karma-based Musclecar
VL Automotive Destino Red Is a Fisker Karma-based Musclecar

16 Jan 2014, 09:42 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / VL Automotive, the company co-founded by former vice president Bob Lutz, has unveiled its brand new Destino Red concept at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. Based on the all-electric Fisker Karma sedan...

 
Carbureted Coyote Engine Pulls 590 HP on the Dyno
Carbureted Coyote Engine Pulls 590 HP on the Dyno

15 Jan 2014, 16:46 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / If you’re a fan of Coyote engines, than you might just fall in love with this carbureted powerplant you’re about to see below. Built around a block prepped by Livernois Motorsports, t...

 
2015 Mustang Chief Engineer Interview: Can't Wait for People to Drive It!
2015 Mustang Chief Engineer Interview: Can't Wait for People to Drive It!

14 Jan 2014, 01:12 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Now that the Ford Mustang has left its live rear axle behind in favor of an independent rear suspension, the time has come to talk to the pony's chief engineer

 
2015 Corvette Z06 Is Powered by a Supercharged LT4
2015 Corvette Z06 Is Powered by a Supercharged LT4

13 Jan 2014, 14:46 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / We’re just hours away from getting the full details on the 2015 Corvette Z06, and a few more official photos of the supercar have leaked onto the Internet, include a picture of the engine that...

 
Iconic 426 Hemi Engine Turns 50, Anniversary Logo Unveiled
Iconic 426 Hemi Engine Turns 50, Anniversary Logo Unveiled

9 Jan 2014, 12:51 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Mopar is getting ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic 426 Hemi engine. Launched in 1964, the legendary V8 unit, also known as the Gen II 426, turns half a century this year. Chry...

 
1966 Shelby GT350H Going Under the Hammer
1966 Shelby GT350H Going Under the Hammer

30 Dec 2013, 16:22 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Built in only 1,001 units, 1966 Shelby GT350Hs are highly sought-after musclecars and fetch big bucks at auctions across the United States. We’ve seen one cross the block back in August, but t...

 
Built not Bought: Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Built not Bought: Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

17 Dec 2013, 17:24 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Phased out almost ten years ago, the Oldsmobile brand was once the oldest surviving American automobile marque and is mainly remembered for its classic luxury sedans, the 442 musclecar, and the Rock...

 
Lingenfelter Launches 900 HP Crate Engine
Lingenfelter Launches 900 HP Crate Engine

13 Dec 2013, 13:21 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has announced the introduction of a brand new series of 900 horsepower crate engines. Built to fit in any vehicle “from street rods to ZR1 Corvettes an...

 
Maserati Quattroporte GTS Original Pictures
Maserati Quattroporte GTS Original Pictures

9 Dec 2013, 15:58 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Maserati Quattroporte has been elegantly wearing its dinner jacket all day, but right now it’s put this aside to act like a hooligan. Once the electronics are out of the game, this thi...

 
Volvo Shows 5.0-liter V8 Engine for Australian V8 Supercar Championship
Volvo Shows 5.0-liter V8 Engine for Australian V8 Supercar Championship

6 Dec 2013, 17:13 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Back in April, Volvo revealed plans to develop new four-cylinder engines that “will turn V8 powerplants into dinosaurs”. They did come with a new four-potter for the XC60, S60 and V60 ea...

 
Maserati Quattroporte GTS Tested
Maserati Quattroporte GTS Tested

5 Dec 2013, 08:48 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Such a lively hydraulic steering, a popping exhaust and a soundproofing that allows you to feel the speed. Such assets are rarely found in the luxury sedan class, especially together. Well, this is ...

 
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Rides on Forgiato Wheels
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Rides on Forgiato Wheels

4 Dec 2013, 15:05 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Last time we wrote about Forgiato Wheels was when the company released the “Perfection” video featuring Sarah Stage. We also reported about their widebody 2014 Corvette Stingray and the ...

 
Chevrolet Performance Launches New LSX376-B15 V8 Block
Chevrolet Performance Launches New LSX376-B15 V8 Block

2 Dec 2013, 13:15 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Are you planning a pre-1976 vehicle restomod build and need a V8 block starter? Then you should check out the new LSX376-B15 from Chevrolet Performance. The LSX-based 6.2-liter small-block comes wit...

 
Another Toyota GT 86 Receives V8 Transplant
Another Toyota GT 86 Receives V8 Transplant

21 Nov 2013, 21:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota did a great job by putting out the back-to-basics GT 86 coupe, a true driver’s car following the oldschool recipe involving a big engine at the front, power at the back and a manual tra...