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Green GT H2 Uses Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Create Massive Torque in LeMans Prototype

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If you follow racing long enough, you'll see all sorts of innovative technology appear in race cars, and if the rule book will allow it, we get to see how that technology performs pitted against the standard fare. Next year's LeMans 24 Hours is going to see the Green GT H2, a hydrogen fuel cell powered car with twin electric motors producing 200Kw each and a combined 4000Nm or … [Read more...]

The Art of Engineering – Kirkham Motorsports Builds the Ultimate Cobra Roadster

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Some cars have a timeless appeal, the AC Cobra seems to be one of those cars. Unfortunately, though some replicas and recreations are very well engineered, many kit cars and replicas have gone the route of cheap imitation rather than "cost is no object" ultimate engineering. Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle, commissioned Kirkham Motorsports to build the latter, an ultimate … [Read more...]

World’s Fastest Production Car for Sale

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Looking for something fast? Really fast? How about the fastest production car in the world? If so, you're in luck, the 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero that set the record at 257 mph is available for sale on eBay, the actual car used to set the record. Twin turbos on the 387 cubic inch aluminum V8 give you 1,183 bhp @ 6075 rpm and 1,094 ft-lbs of torque @ 6150 rpm. Of course, you … [Read more...]

Powerblock TV Auctions Off Project Cars and Trucks

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Lots of us watch Powerblock TV and follow along on their projects. They pick up all sorts of cars and trucks, often pretty mundane daily drivers and turn them into some pretty sweet street machines. Engine modifications, bodywork, suspension tweaks, all performed by the guys you see every week and they're pretty good. So what becomes of all of those projects when they're done? … [Read more...]