Ferrari Enzo Replacement

Thanks to Car and Driver, there has been some information about the Ferrari Enzo's replacement.  Code named F70, this new beast will sport a hybrid V12 engine producing an estimated 920 hp.  Additionally the body will benefit largely from carbon fiber and weight is set to be around 2,650lbs.  Think about that for a minute... a 2,650 pound 920 hp Ferrari. Amazing.

F70

New Ford Mustang Leaks

Car and Driver was able to get some information on Ford's new Mustang.  The update will come in mid to late 2014 as a 2015 model.  However some are speculating it might come mid year, to celebrate the Mustang's 50th birthday.  Either way it is just around the corner and it appears that this isn't just going to be a cosmetic update.  While the V6 and V8 engines will remain the same (although they may get direct injection), Ford is planning on adding a 4 cylinder with ecoboost to the line up.  This is the first time since the '80's that a Mustang will appear with a turbocharged 4 cylinder.  Perhaps the biggest change will come in the rear end of the Mustang.  Rumors are Ford will be releasing the Mustang with an independent rear suspension.  This would mark the first time a Mustang would have IRS, with the exception of the SVT Cobra's that were produced from 1999-2004.  While this may not be confirmed yet, Car and Driver was able to snap some pictures (see below) of the IRS on one of the test mules.  Finally it looks like Ford is planning on shaving some weight from the Mustang.  This may not sound like much, but it really is.  Since the Camaro and the Challenger weigh 3,700-4,200lbs (V6's & V8's) which is anywhere from 200-700lbs heavier than the current Mustang, these weight savings can create a huge gap between the competition.  However, the Camaro will see a decrease in its weight as well in 2014 when the Camaro switches over from its current Zeta platform to the newer, lighter Alpha platform.

2015 model Mustang

A look at the test mules independent rear suspension

Car and Drivers article can be read here 

Ford Focus doing some serious record settings

Ford's 1.0-litre ecoboost Focus set 16 world speed records recently, an amazing accomplishment by the American auto maker.  However the help of Ford's world rally championship super start Jari-Matti may have helped attain this records a little easier.  The records were set at CREAM test circuit, located in France.


The little 1.0-litre Ford hits 0-62 mph in 11.3 seconds and has a top speed of 120mph, it does all of this while attaining 56.5mpg and having a C02 emission of 114g/km.


List below are the records Ford's Focus set:

RECORD	AVERAGE SPEED
Standing start 1 kilometre	113.522 km/h
Standing start 1 mile	79.402 mph
Flying start 1 kilometre	176.168 km/h
Flying start 1 mile	108.548 mph
Highest average speed over 10 km	172.053 km/h
Highest average speed over 100 km	187.579 km/h
Highest average speed over 500 km	186.793 km/h
Highest average speed over 10 miles	110.237 mph
Highest average speed over 100 miles	118.412 mph
Highest average speed over 1 hour	191.056 km/h (118.716 mph)
Highest average speed over 1000 km	164.361 km/h
Highest average speed over 500 miles	102.656 mph
Highest average speed over 1000 miles	103.357 mph
Highest average speed over 6 hours	165.555 km/h (102.871 mph)
Highest average speed over 12 hours	166.784 km/h (103.634 mph)
Highest average speed over 24 hours	171.029 km/h (106.272 mph)

Ford's Focus' used to set the records
sources taken from 3D Car Show

Police chase in Russa ends better than you may think

I have a hard time believing that all of the police in Russia are this nice, even the police in the U.S. wouldn't end a chase this way.  There are some rumored thoughts of what just might be going on here.  The first is that this guy is an undercover cop, I mean the the license plate T-KILLAH it really makes you wonder the legitimacy.  Second maybe this guy bribes the police, I mean it is Russia isn't it?  Finally, perhaps this guy is taking advantage of wonderful diplomatic immunity.  Whatever the case maybe, it must sure be nice to drive like this and get off so easy.

Chevrolet Supporting Gay Marriage?

Some may have never thought that they would live to see the day that an auto maker would take a stance on gay marriage.  However Chevrolet's latest ads seem that it supports gay marriage through its silly yet very straight forward ad, as seen below.  Controversial? Perhaps.  Good marketing? Definitely.  This is the first time that any auto manufacturer has taken a stance on gay marriage and whether or not this was specifically intended  to target LGBT groups or not it will definitely have a lasting effect.  Sure there will be some individuals that may not agree with Chevrolet and GM with their stance, I do believe that this has the potential to be a real advantage.  People are already starting to comment on this around the internet, some of the posts I have seen are "I hate Chevys, but after seeing this I want to buy one now."  Only time will tell how this will all play out.

Chevrolet's new add targeting LGBT groups by supporting gay marriage

Camaro going under the knife!

It's official, my Camaro's overhaul has begun yesterday.  Tracy over at RX performance had just moved to a new facility and the electricity hadn't been hooked up and thus the lights, lifts, and just about everything couldn't be used.  Luckily all that has been taken care of and they have started work on my car.  Stay tuned for more updates about my car!

First step towards force induction

Supercharged in Florida

Originally I was looking into trading my 2010 2LT/RS in for a 2012 2SS/RS.  However it was a difficult decision to make since I have put so much blood, sweat and tears into my car.  After toying with the idea I have decided to go the force induction route.  I have looked at several different companies, the choice was pretty easy, I decided to go with Tracy at RX performance in Florida.  He is the ONLY performance company that has put in a lot of R&D money into the LLT engine.  I have bought a few products from him in the past (RX Catch can and CNC ported throttle body), the products are of great quality.  Tracy is also VERY active on forums, both Camaro5.com and BowtieV6 which is a plus in my book.

I then needed to decided on if I was going to go with a single turbo build, twin turbo build or a supercharger.  I quickly discarded the single turbo due to the fact that I absolutely hate turbo lag, and I honestly cannot see a Camaro having a turbocharger over a supercharger.  After looking at the twin turbo build I decided I did not not all that power (close to 500 rwhp) since this would be my daily driver, so that left me with the supercharger.  I've always been a fan of a supercharger build over a turbo build so it was somewhat of an easy decision. 

 The build is costing $9,400 - this includes all labor, tune, supercharger, RX super chiller (air to water intercooler), and a new rear diff that is from an SS Camaro.  Additionally there will be a before and after dyno pull to see the net gain.

I decided to get my car shipped to Florida and I'll go down and pick it up on June 11th.  I was a bit worried about my car getting shipped, however everything went well and according to Tracy the car looks great.  However I'm not very surprised considering the cars that were in the trailer were a Shelby HPE 650, Ferrari F430 and a McLaren MP4.

Shelby HPE 650

McLaren MP4

(left to right)
Shelby HPE 650, McLaren MP4, Ferrari F430

McLaren MP4

McLaren MP4

My Camaro