Lamborghini LP570 Spyder Performonte, Honda NSX Super Hybrid, Holden Commodore Coming to U.S.
Lamborghini releases a new version of the Supperleggera, the LP-570 Spyder Performonte, Honda may have plans to make the next generation NSX a super hybrid, and Holden is in trouble so does that mean we could get the Commodore stateside? Fast Lane Daily hosted by Derek DeAngelis
Ford Focus Race Car Concept, Hyundai Elantra, VW EOS
we never made it back to New York after the auto show, we're still here in Los Angeles. A few things came up and so we had to stay out here an extra few days. So welcome to the backyard edition of Fast Lane Daily straight from Matt Farah and Tom Morningstars house. Hosted By Derek DeAngelis.
Audi RS3, Pagani/AMG News, BMW 3 Series Spy Shots
We've seen it testing the past year at the Nurburgring, now Audi has said it's ready to hit the market. It's the new uber sporty, RS3. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis
Lamborghini LP700 Specs, Audi Kills RS4, Postal Service to Update Fleet of Trucks for Traffic Data
Ken Block has a new video out, and we've got it. Also, dealerships leak information on the new LP700, Audi may be killing off the RS4 Sedan, and the Postal Service may soon find new ways to pay the bills, updating their vehicle fleet to provide traffic data to services like Google Maps. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis.
Gran Turismo 5 Review, Part 1 - Road Testament
Alex Roy and J.F. Musial just got GT5 and their opinions differ on what to make of it. This is part one of our review of the long-awaited Gran Turismo 5.
Honda Tests NSX-GT FR Hybrid
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What a surprise... Nobody, and even none of the auto media could see this coming. At a regular "Super GT Test Day" held at TwinRing Motegi on October 2010, Honda NSX-GT suddenly showed up with no official announcement. Honda already has HSV for Super GT. Why now NSX-GT?
[Story]
The vehicle has the looking of NSX-GT, but what lies under the body kit is a "FR" vehicle. The exact same car was previously spotted just once on 2007 when it was announced that Super GT regulation would change from 2009 and only "3.4L FR" race cars will be allowed. NSX-GT being a "3.5L mid-ship", it was apparent that the new regulation was designed to shut out NSX-GT from Super GT. Honda needed to make a tough decision at that time whether to make a FR version of NSX-GT, or stop racing. The car spotted on 2007 was a result of Honda's ultimate struggle - its hood awkwardly stretched to store engine in front, sticking Exhaust pipes from the side instead of rear, and roof-top air intake became useless and had scaled down.
Eventually, Honda managed to survive in racing in Super GT by developing a new 3.4L FR vehicle, HSV-010 GT on 2010. And what had happened to that "FR NSX-GT"? There was no doubt of it being scrapped and gone forever, after all it became a useless prototype race car. The set-up probably did not go well, and above all, who would like to see a FR NSX?
[NSX-GT with KERS]
But it turned out that "FR NSX-GT" was still alive, secretly stored inside the garage of Honda R&D team for 3 years. This time, it was chosen for the vehicle to officially test KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems) which might be used for 2012 Super GT or later. To reduce development cost of KERS, Honda volunteered to provide the car and gather data for all race entrants, and Lexus and Nissan approved it. "FR NSX-GT" was an ideal test car for all 3 car makers. The car was basically designed to race in Super GT, but Honda did not develop it till the end and had never used in races, thus lack of racing data. This was fair deal for Lexus and Nissan because Honda testing KERS will not bring advantage to HSV.
So many people and media asked the GT Association (management organization of Super GT) the specification of this "NSX-GT Hybrid", and later an official announcement was made.
KERS provided for testing purpose for Super GT vehicle is manufactured by Zytek, the same KERS supplier for F1. It can be used to Boost the car for maximum of 20 seconds to overtake others, and can be fully recharged after 1 single lap. It is 40kw strong and is powerful enough to drive cars solely on electric motor on places such as pit lanes. The KERS itself weigh 50kg.
[Test Result]
According to GT Association, the very first test drive of NSX-GT Hybrid was done a month ago, and this was the first time to seriously test its potential on race tracks. Test driver of "NSX-GT Hybrid" was Katsutomo Kaneishi who was a Honda test driver in days of NSX-GT, and currently a director of Real Racing Team with KEIHIN HSV-010. His best lap of the day was 1.49"468 at TwinRing Motegi, only 4.453 seconds slower than the fastest lap of the day by Lexus ENEOS SC430.
There should be tons of more tests coming, but so far it seems possible KERS might be used at Super GT in the near future.
Lamborghini Murcielago road test - Top Gear - BBC
Richard Hammond travels to Abu Dhabi to road test the Lamborghini Murcielago. There's even time for a drag race between the lights against a Mercedes SLR before heading back to England for Stig of Arabia's power lap of the Top Gear track.
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In Search of GO: Spoon Sports
The In Search of GO crew meets Opak Racing sinsei Edmund Laurea and learns that GO is more than tire-shredding power. The Spoon Sports philosophy means they intend to beat you with less horsepower.
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Aston Martin GT4 Racer, Fraud in BMW Factory, Russia Tunes Rolls Ornament
Aston Martin reveals a new race car for the GT4 class, BMW catches factory workers stealing parts and reselling them, and Russian Tuner Dartz takes the Rolls Royce and pimps it out with a fancy new hood ornament. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis.
Honda HSV-010 RAYBRIG - Honda's next gen. NSX-GT
"Honda Music" is back!
This is Honda HSV-010 GT, the successor of NSX-GT. Due to too strong a downforce, the top speed is slightly lower than the rivals such as Nissan GT-R, but it's an ultimate cornering machine ever! And the Exhaust sound is even better than NSX-GT. I miss the old NSX, but now HSV is becoming my new favorite Honda.
This video was shot on "Bridgestone Tire Test Day for SuperGT", May 13, 2010 at Sports Land Sugo, Japan.
Team Name: Team Kunimitsu
Drivers: Takuya Izawa / Naoki Yamamoto
[Vehicle Spec]
Length x Width x Height: 4.675m x 2.000m x (undisclosed)
Wheelbase: 2.700m
Vehicle weight: 1,100kg or more
Displacement: 3,397 cm3 (3.4L)
Maximum output: 500ps (370kW) or more
Maximum torque: 40.0kgm (392Nm) or more
Tyres: Front 330/40R18, Rear 330/45R17
Suspension system: Double wishbone
Configuration: Liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated, longitudinal V8
Transmission shifting method: Ricardo 6-Speed Sequential Manual, Steering Paddle Shifter
Steering system mechanism Rack and pinion system with electric power steering
Brake type and mechanism Hydraulic ventilated disc system
[Honda HSV - official information]
Introduction: http://world.honda.com/HSV-010_GT/
Spec: http://world.honda.com/news/2010/c100118HSV-010-GT/
Note: "HSV" stands for Honda Sports Velocity.
Race of Champions, Bernie in Fight, Red Bull X1 Produced, McLaren MP4-GT3 Race Car
Germany hosted this year's Nation's Cup and Race of Champions. Schumacher and Vettel win the Nation's cup and a rookie wins the Race of Champions. Red Bull builds the Gran Turismo X1 prototype in real life and McLaren is set to release a new race car based off the MP4-12C by 2012. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis.
The Future of Lotus Racing - Interview with Lotus CEO Dany Bahar
Leo Parente at the Los Angeles Auto Show had the opportunity to interview Lotus CEO Dany Bahar on the future of Lotus sports cars, but more importantly, the future of the brand in racing. Hosted by Leo Parente.
2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Start Up, Exhaust, Test Drive, and In Depth Tour
Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! YouTube's largest collection of automotive variety! In today's video, we will take an up close and personal in depth look at the the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, an all new V12 all wheel drive flagship to replace the Murcielago. Packed with technological innovations and comfort, it's a more comfortable car to drive as far as super cars go, more powerful, lighter, and vastly improved with handling. The body is very reminiscent to the Reventon design concept rather than it's Murcielago sibling. Exactly what a new flagship from Lamborghini should be. During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the car is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and Exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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2008 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review
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