Matching Camaros commemorate 40th anniversary of 1969 Yenko 427

Filed under: Aftermarket , Classics , Coupe , Performance , Chevrolet Matching Chevrolet Camaros built by OER – Click above for a high-res image gallery 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1969 Yenko Camaro. The king of classic Camaros, the Yenko was the clever creation of Don Yenko, owner of a Chevy dealership in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, who figured out Camaros could be ordered with an L-72 427CI V8 through GM’s Central Office Production Order program, originally intended as fleet vehicles for police cars and taxi cabs. Each car came equipped with power disc brakes, a 4.10 rear end, upgraded suspension, a heavy duty radiator, front and rear spoilers, a cowl-induction hood, and plenty of Yenko badges and graphics

Saleen responds to lawsuit, addresses warranty issues

Filed under: Aftermarket , Coupe , Performance , Ford Saleen 435S Mustang – Click above for a high-res image gallery It’s been an up and down week for Saleen Performance Vehicles, the newly formed company owned by MJ Acquisitions. Just last week Saleen just launched the 435S , their first model based on the 2010 Mustang, but only days before they were slapped with a lawsuit filed by Steve Saleen demanding that they stop using the Saleen name.

Pics Aplenty: Mr. Norm’s 426 Hemi Challenger and Cuda Convertible

Filed under: Aftermarket , Convertible , Performance , Dodge Mr. Norm’s 426 Hemi Cuda Convertible – Click above for a high-res image gallery With Chrysler’s woes leaving plenty of room to go gangbusters with Dodge Challenger variants, Florida-based Mr. Norm’s Garage is determined to fill any gaps that need to be filled, particularly high horsepower and convertible models

Ruf updates lineup with 685 horsepower Rt 12 S

Filed under: Aftermarket , Coupe , Performance , Porsche RUF Rt 12 S – Click above for a high-res image gallery It’s been quite a few years since RUF launched its 911 Turbo-based Rt 12 , and the German uber-tuner has decided its time for a refresh. Designated the Rt 12 S, the new model gets a bump in output from 650 to 685 horsepower, good for a new maximum velocity of 224 mph

Ford Fiestas set to break up Subaru’s party at X Games 15

Filed under: Motorsports , Hatchback , Ford Ford Fiesta X Games Preview – Click above for a high-res image gallery The first three X Games Rally competitions have been dominated by Subaru, with most of the drivers picking the WRX STi as their vehicle of choice. Ford is determined to change that, and is making its X Games debut with a trio of Fiesta rally cars prepared by Olsberg Motor Sport Evolution, the same team that ran the Fiesta duo at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb earlier this month. Piloting the rally cars will be a stellar lineup of drivers including Tanner Foust , a two-time X games medalist in the rally event, Kenny Brack, winner of the 1999 Indy 500, and X Games Motocross veteran Brian Deegan.

Comic-Con 2009: Tron Legacy gives the classic Light Cycle a high-tech update

Filed under: Etc. , Motorcycle , Celebrities Tron Legacy Light Cycles – Click above to watch the video after the break At last year’s Comic-Con , one of the biggest throwbacks to ’80s geekery was the surprise announcement of an update to the classic film (in our minds, at least), Tron . Attendees got a sneak peek of the new film’s Light Cycle sequence, with a pair of the bikes dueling, leaving those signature, impossible-to-negotiate light trails in their wake

Comic-Con 2009: The Batpod makes a field trip

Filed under: Etc. , Motorcycle The Batpod at Comic-Con 2009 – Click above for a high-res image gallery The San-Diego Comic Con is now in full swing, and amidst all the panels and personal appearances, there’s no shortage of static displays to check out either.

REPORT: Spyker D12 SSUV to get Cadillac CTS-V’s supercharged V8?

Filed under: Performance , SUV , Geneva Motor Show , Spyker It’s been two-and-a-half years since the Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris SSUV debuted at the Geneva Motor Show , and although the recent spate of spy shots indicate work is well underway, Spyker won’t make its self-imposed release date this year. Instead, the high-speed luxo-’ute will likely appear at next year’s Geneva expo and when it does, it will like drop its “D12″ moniker for “D8″ thanks to the supercharged V8 lying under its sculpted hood

REPORT: Lexus’ A3, 1 Series competitor coming to Europe in 2010

Filed under: Concept Cars , Frankfurt Auto Show , Hybrid , Geneva Motor Show , Europe , Hatchback , Lexus As previously reported , Lexus will unveil a new concept at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show that aims to compete with the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series in Europe. The new model – rumored to carry either the “BS” or “CS” nameplate – won’t be built atop the Lexus HS250h’s architecture, but it will utilize the gas-electric hybrid’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder to deliver around 185 hp to the front wheels. Although the model we’ll see in Frankfurt is technically a concept, according to Lexus insiders, it will be “a 90% match for the real thing” which will debut in production form at the Geneva Motor Show in March, with sales beginning in Europe in the fall of 2010

Will the real Saleen please stand up? Saleen Performance Vehicles unveils 2010 435S Mustang

Filed under: Aftermarket , Coupe , Performance , Ford 2010 Saleen 435S Mustang – Click above for image gallery Just days after a lawsuit was filed against it by Steve Saleen for the use of his name , MJ Acquisitions has launched its first Mustang model under the new company Saleen Performance Vehicles. The initial offering seems to be fairly light on visual changes, similar to the Racecraft-branded 420S Mustang that debuted last year, but Mike Shields, the new Saleen’s CEO claims they wanted to “deliver a lot at an affordable price.” Each 435S Mustang comes with a Saleen Series VI twin-screw supercharger that makes the 4.6-liter V8 good for 435 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque, driven through a 5-speed manual and 3.73:1 gears. Improved handling is provided by a sport-tuned suspension package and 14-inch brakes up front

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