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| Opel RAK 2 Rocket Car Speed Record Anniversary |
 | The Opel RAK 2, Fritz von Opel's rocket car, set a speed record in 1928 at Berlin's AVUS race track. On May 23 it will be Fritz von Opel's record 80th Anniversary. The Opel RAK 2 managed that day 80 years ago a top speed of 238 km/h with the help of 24 solid-fuel rockets packed with 120 kilograms of... More » |
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| British Steam Car Speed Record |
 | The British Steam Car team announced that it will attempt to set a new speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats, USA in August 2008. The unveiling of the British Steam Car will take place at the 60th Bonneville Speed Week from 18 to 24 August.
In July the British Steam Car will try to set a new British... More » |
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| New Ford FWD 6 Speed Transmission |
 | Ford announced that later this year it will start the production of a new fuel-saving FWD 6-Speed transmission. The new Ford FWD 6-speed transmission will equip the 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, which go on sale this summer. This new front-wheel drive six-speed transmission is the first step... More » |
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| Mercedes at 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed |
 | Mercedes will present two historical grand prix racing cars at the 2008 Goodwood Festival Speed. The first one is a 1906 Mercedes racing car powered by an in-line 6-Cylinders engine developing 120 hp at 1500/min and a top speed of 150 km/h. This car was one of the last original designs by Wilhelm Maybach.
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| 20 mph City Speed Limit in UK |
 | According to a survey by Britain's Motorpoint 2 in 5 drivers – around 12 million people - would welcome a 20 mph city speed limit in UK. Portsmouth has become the first city to apply the new 20 mph city speed limit that is aimed at reducing fatalities caused by accidents.
Motorpoint Press Release:
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| Bentley Continental GT Speed Video Review |
 | In this Bentley Continental GT Speed video review Vicki Butler-Henderson from the British TV show talk about the fastest production model ever to wear the B logo. The Bentley Continental GT Speed is powered by a 6.0 liter W12 engine that outputs a massive 600 bhp. The engine is coupled with a 6-speed... More » |
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| 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed Theme |
 | The GOODWOOD MOTOR CIRCUIT has selected the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed Theme which is going to be Hawthorn to Hamilton – Britain’s Love Affair with World Motor Sport. In 1958 Mike Hawthorn became Britain’s first Formula 1 World Champion driving a Ferrari. The current British F1 star is Lewis Hamilton... More » |
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| Speed Racer Trailer |
 | This is the Speed Racer trailer - the latest movie from the masterminds that brought us The Matrix. The Speed Racer features Emile Hirsch playing the main character - Speed - who is an aspiring race driver. Other members of the cast are Susan Sarandon, John Goodman and Christina Ricci.
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| BRABUS Maybach 57 SV12 S Biturbo Sets World Speed Record |
 | BRABUS announced that its SV12 S Biturbo Maybach 57 has set a new World Speed Record for ultra-Luxury sedans. The BRABUS Maybach 57 SV12 S Biturbo took its world speed record run on the Nardo race track in Italy with a top speed of 330.6 km/h (205.2 mph).
The BRABUS Maybach 57 SV12 S Biturbo is powered... More » |
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| AC Schnitzer GP3.10 BMW 3 Series Coupe Breaks Speed Record |
 | UPDATE: Press release and record run day photos
The AC Schnitzer GP3.10 GAS POWERED BMW 3 Series Coupe, introduced back in September at the IAA in Frankfurt, is powered by a LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) engine that develops 552 HP and 540 Nm of torque.
The AC Schnitzer GP3.10 GAS POWERED BMW 3... More » |
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| Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Top Speed Run |
 | Did you ever wonder what is the actual top speed (not the official numbers) of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera? The speedometer goes up to 340 km/h. Do you think they really needed to make it go so high?
YES they did! The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera in the video after the jump goes to... More » |
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| Barry Speed Shop Lincoln MKX |
 | This Lincoln MKX modified by Barry's Speed Shop could be classified as "dessert". The interior of the Barry Speed Shop Lincoln MKX comes with Katzkin leather and suede, INVISION Revolution 2 DVD screens in the headrests and a Blaupunkt premium audio system with a 12-inch tube subwoofer.
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| SSC Ultimate Aero New Speed Record |
 | Talking about Bugatti getting sold out in 24h - there might be a faster car around. Shelby SuperCars (SSC) announced today that their Ultimate Aero topped 257.1 mph (413.76 km/h) in the first run. For the record to be accepted in the Guinness World Records there must also be a second run. The average... More » |
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| Bentley Continental GT Speed Official Info |
 | Bentley Press Release:
New 600bhp Continental GT Speed extends the worldwide appeal of Bentley's iconic GT coupe
The most powerful production Bentley ever and the first to top 200mph.
- Inspired by Bentley’s legendary 'Speed' models of the 1920's.
- A harder-edged, more sporting Bentley driving... More » |
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| Bentley Continental GT Speed |
| Bentley released the first details on the facelifted Continental GT and on the higher spec Bentley Continental GT Speed.
The new Bentley Continental GT gets a new grille and a new air intake which feeds a twin turbo W12 engine. The twin-turbo W12 engine has new camshafts, new crankcase, new catalysts,... More » |
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| E85 Viper Speed Record Video |
 | This is the video of the second attempt of Karl Jacob to break the speed record for a street legal car. He first tried to brake the record in may, but he failed. The old speed record for a petrol powered street legal car was 350 km/h.
The new record claimed by Karl Jacob is 355km/h. He accomplished... More » |
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| 2008 BMW M3 to get 7 speed DSG style gear box |
 | According to Autocar.co.uk the 2008 BMW M3 will get a 7-speed double-clutch gearbox as an alternative to the standard 6-speed manual.
Official confirmation of the 7-speed transmission came through a document issued to BMW dealers confirming the 2008 BMW M3's specification.
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| Bentley Continental GT World Speed Record on Ice |
 | Bentley Continental GT, driven by four-times World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen, has smashed the world ice speed record, reaching an average speed of 199.86mph (321.65km/h) on frozen sea off the coast of Finland.
The near standard four-wheel-drive Continental GT - which is privately owned by the... More » |
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