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volkswagen grc beetle to compete in red bull global rallycross

Volkswagen GRC Beetle To Compete In Red Bull Global Rallycross

Volkswagen and Andretti Sports Marketing have introduced more information about the 2014 Rallycross program. This included the reveal of a new vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show. The brand has announced also that it will run two cars in the series for drivers Tanner Foust and Scott Speed. At first, the team will compete with modified Polo rally cars, and later will switch during the season to the Volkswagen GRC Beetle. The latter is an all-wheel

mopar 4700 spec class 4x4 to compete at 2014 griffin king of the hammers

Mopar 4700 Spec Class 4x4 To Compete At 2014 Griffin King of The Hammers

Mopar will be making tests in southern California desert at the 2014 Griffin King of The Hammers. This is an event which is considered to be the toughest one-day off-road race in the world, because it combines desert racing and rock crawling. The race is held for one week every February on public lands in Johnson Valley in an off-highway vehicle area known as “The Hammers”. The participants are divided in four distinct categories, race on a 10

lister jaguar knobbly returns

Lister Jaguar Knobbly Returns

Lister announced the recreation of the iconic Lister Jaguar Knobbly racing car which will also mark the 60th Anniversary of the model. Orders have already been taken and almost 50 per cent of 2014 production has been sold. In addition, the company has been published a brochure with all the options and specification data to the potential customers. The car will keep the traditional hand-built construction at its core, and in addition each car will be specifically tailored to the bespoke requir

2014 lexus rc f gt500 - super gt series

2014 Lexus RC F GT500 - Super GT Series

Lexus has presented the new RC-F GT500, which will take place in the 2014 Super GT series. The sports car comes with a number of upgrades including complete aerodynamics package and tuned engine. The exterior boasts a front lip spoiler, carbon fiber canards and ventilated front fenders. There is also a big rear wing and a massive rear diffuser. Lightweight racing wheels and full-slick tires are also available. The standard model is powered by a 5.0 liter V8 – 450HP (335 kW) and 518Nm (

ferrari launches f14 t for formula one

Ferrari Launches F14 T For Formula One

Ferrari F14 T is the sixtieth car built by the Italian company, which was unveiled and is readied to take part in Formula 1 World Championship. What is new here is that the vehicle will sport a turbo-compressor in the Power Unit. The project for this motorsport car began more than two years ago. Some of the heritage of earlier Ferrari designs can be seen in the F14 T. Such are the pull-rod front and rear suspension. However, the visual appearance of the car is very different to the cars o

global touring cars launches new motorsport series

Global Touring Cars Launches New Motorsport Series

Global Touring Cars is launching new motorsport series that are promised to provide competitive racing and fierce competition, exhilarating 500 horsepower (368 kW) from a V8 powertrain, proven and clearly defined package. With the series, the brand wants to bring the focus back on serious affordable racing. The GTC

renault spices up f1 with the introduction of energy f1-2014 power unit

Renault Spices Up F1 With The Introduction Of Energy F1-2014 Power Unit

2014 FIA Formula One World Championship is introducing a radical technical regulation changes. The cars that will compete will be powered by new powertrain technology, with a powerful turbocharged internal combustion engine coupled with energy recovery systems. Furthermore, the power output will be increased up to unseen levels in over five years. Two types of energy will propel the cars - internal combustion and electrical energy. The first u

2014 chevrolet camaro z28 r race car

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 R Race Car

Chevrolet has unveiled the Camaro Z 28 R Race Car. It will make its official debut in a 2.5-hour endurance race ahead of the 52nd Rolex 24 At Daytona. It will be one of the most production-based competitors on the track, sharing aero, engine and even axle components with the new 2014 Camaro Z 28. The Daytona race begins at 1:45 p.m. EST, on Friday, Jan. 24, kicking off the 12-race 2014 season. “The original Camaro Z/28 was designed for racing and became an iconic performance car throug

2015 acura tlx prototype and tlx gt race car debut at naias

2015 Acura TLX Prototype And TLX GT Race Car Debut At NAIAS

2015 Acura TLX Prototype along with TLX GT Race Car was exclusively introduced at the North American International Auto Show. The prototype was developed around the theme "Red Carpet Athlete" and it actually shows how a car can deliver a blend of luxury refinement and sports-sedan athleticism, with exhilarating perform

world premiere: 2014 chevrolet corvette c7.r racecar

World Premiere: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Racecar

At the North American Auto Show Chevrolet made two exclusive premieres. The first on is of the breath taking Corvette Z06, whereas the second – of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Racecar. Both cars were co-developed and represent the closest link between Corvettes built for the road and for racing. They share the mast

subaru reveals wrx sti racecar [video]

Subaru Reveals WRX STI Racecar [VIDEO]

Subaru Motorsport has revealed the WRX STI Racecar car which will compete in the 24 Hours Nürburgring endurance race this year. The popular race will take place between 19th and 22nd of June in Germany. The car is an enhanced version on the 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Although we have seen already the image leak of the latter, 2015 WRX STI is to be revealed at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, so we are expecting more details to be announced. Subaru WRX STI Racecar boast

2014 porsche 911 gt3 cup race and road cars

2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Race and Road Cars

Porsche has introduced 2014 911 GT3 Cup Race Car and Road model as well. The new 911 GT3 Cup is the latest edition of the best-selling racing car of all time, having been built in a production series of more than 2,000 since 1998. The new 991 911 GT3 Cup Racer is based on the 911 GT3 road car. It is powered by a 3.8 liter flat-six – 460HP (338 kW) at 7,500RPM – an increase of 10HP compared. The engine is mated to a 6-speed dog-box developed by Porsche Motorsport sending the power to the rear-wheels. First