Showing posts with label race car. Show all posts
Showing posts with label race car. Show all posts
Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R Unveiled


Earlier this week, Callaway Competition has introduced the new Corvette C7 GT3-R at the Hockenheimring in Germany. The race car is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine developping 600 bhp and sending power to the rear wheels through an X-Trac six-speed sequential transmission. It is expected to make its competition debut next year and join the likes of Set to join the likes of the Ford GT Ecoboost race car and the upcoming Ferrari 488 GT.

More details in the following press release.


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BMW Releases More Pictures of the M235i Racing

Photo credits: BMW Motorsport

BMW Motorsport released more pictures of the stunning M235i Racing entry-level racing car for privateer BMW teams and we're happy to share them with you.

As a refresher, the M235i Racing is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six producing 333 Hp. It also features a full FIA compliant roll cage, a racing fuel tank and a limited slip differential. Pricing starts at $80k (€59.5k). The car will compete at the VLN Endurance Championship and the Nürburgring 24 Hours on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife as a factory backed race car.


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Aston Martin One-77 Race Car in The Works!


The car you see in the picture above is not a damaged Aston Martin One-77, it's actually the very first top speed test prototype that we posted years ago (that much?). And now it's getting ready to be converted into a race car by Aston Martin them selves! Since this seems like an isolated project which doesn't seem to be part of a new racing programme for the British brand, we expect Aston to get the car ready in time for the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring next March. But this is just our own speculation..

Either way, we couldn't be more excited to hear the news! The pictures were snapped at Gaydon, home of Aston Martin of an early One-77 by the guys Supercarkids and you can find more here.

[News source: Supercarkids]
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BMW M 235i Racing Officially Revealed


After releasing a short clip of a camouflaged version earlier this week, BMW finally released the official pictures and the specs of the M235i Racing customer race car.

The M235i is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six producing 333 Hp. It also features a full FIA compliant roll cage, a racing fuel tank and a limited slip differential. Pricing starts at $80k (€59.5k). The car will compete at the VLN Endurance Championship and the Nürburgring 24 Hours on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife as a factory backed race car.

Full specs after the jump.



[Source: BMW]
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2014 Audi R18 E-tron Quattro Officially Revealed


Audi officially revealed its more efficient 2014 R18 E-tron Race car for the World Endurance Championship. Even though Audi won the 2013 championship as expected, Toyota started catching up at the end of the season and even won the last race. So let's see if the updated R18 put everyone in his place.

The updated R18 is powered by a centrally mounted V6 TDI sending power to the rear wheels while the fron axle is driven by the e-quattro hybrid system. Audi says the new car is a whole 30% more efficient with vital for the endurance races like Le Mans.

The car will make its race debut. Race debut on April 6 at the six hours of Silverstone. More pictures of the beast and press release after the jump.


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Hyundai i20 WRC Revealed


Hyundai introduced its new i20 based WRC race car for the 2014 season during a special event in Frankfurt. And for the same occasion, the South Korean auto maker announced the birth of a new "N" performance lineup which means that we will have more performance oriented version of models like the Veloster, Genesis and even the i20. The "N" performance headquarters will be based in Alzenau, Frankfurt, same location as the WRC team. More details in the press release after the jump.

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BMW M 235i Racing Takes Shape in Real Life [VIDEO]


BMW released the first track footage of its M 235i Racing customer race car. We really wish to see it without the camouflage and wearing BMW's official Motorsport colors but we already love the way it looks.

Here's what BMW had to say about heir new baby race car: "BMW Motorsport is adding a new car to its customer racing range, which is spearheaded by the BMW Z4 GT3, in the form of the BMW M235i Racing. At a price of 59,500 Euros (plus VAT), this car helps to make motorsport affordable on an entry-level basis. Customer feedback has been very positive so far. No wonder, as the new car is a true beauty. But see for yourself... Find out more about the BMW Sports Trophy at: http://www.bmw-sportstrophy.com"

Video after the jump.
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2014 Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro Revealed



Audi revealed its more efficient and 2014 rules compliant R18 E-tron Race car for the World Endurance Championship. Even though Audi won the 2013 championship as expected, Toyota started catching up at the end of the season and even won the last race. So let's see if the updated R18 put everyone in his place.

Your move, Porsche.

[Source: Audi-Motorsport]
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2014 Civic WTCC Racer Previewed by Honda

Photo: Honda Racing

Honda might be out of Formula 1 since more than 5 years but it's still largely present in the world motorsport scene. Yesterday, we have showed you the first rendering of the Honda Civic Tourer BTCC race car. Today, Honda released via Facebook the first picture of its World Touring Car Championship race car based on the Civic hatchback. The two factory backed cars will be driven by Gabriele Tarquini and Tiago Monteiro for the JAS Motorsport team. Stay tuned for more details.
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First Official Sketch of the BMW M235i Revealed



The first official sketch of the BMW M235i race car was released and it seems that the Bavarian auto maker's customer race car is going to be even more exciting than we've expected.

The M235i will be powred by a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six producing 333 Hp. It also features a full FIA compliant roll cage, a racing fuel tank and a limited slip diffenrential. Pricing starts at $80k (€59.5k). The car will compete at the VLN Endurance Championship and the Nürburgring 24 Hours on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife as a factory backed race car. Stay tuned for more information!

[New source: BMW Blog]
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Honda Civic Tourer Announced for BTCC


Honda Yuasa Racing team revealed their Civic Tourer race car for the 2014 British Touring Car Championship. We are used to see a lot of hatchbacks in the BTCC but it's been a long time since we saw a real estate in the series. But it doesn't seem that this trend is coming back since the Yuasa's Civic Tourer will be the only estate on the grid next year.

The race car is powered by a 2.0-liter four cylinder engine producing 300 Hp. You will be able to see this beautiful racer go for some wheel to wheel action next March when the season kicks in at Brands Hatch so stay tuned!

[News source: Touringcartimes]
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BMW M235i Race Car Announed


BMW announced its plans to race a stripped down version of the recently unveiled 2-series model and we couldn't be more excited to hear the news as cars like the iconic 2002 Turbo came to our minds! The BMW 235i is already a good basis to start with as it features a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six which was pushed from 322 Hp to 333 Hp with this M235i race car.

When it comes to the body, the M235i received extended front fenders and rear wheels arches as well as a full FIA compliant roll cage, a racing fuel tank and a limited slip diffenrential. Pricing starts at $80k (€59.5k). The car will compete at the VLN Endurance Championship and the Nürburgring 24 Hours on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife as a factory backed race car. Stay tuned for more pictures! More details in the press release after the jump.

[Source: BMW]
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Here's Your Chance to Buy a Lamborghini Powered F1 Car!


Currently on Ebay there's a Lamborghini powered Formula 1 car (possibly the only remaining example of three built) with which Minardi competed in the 1992 season. The Italian Minardi Team, who competed in the sport for two decades wasn't really successful but it was the starting point of some of today's most brilliant drivers like Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso. But that also means that this F1 car is not out of reach as for $200k you will be able to purchase your 3.5 Lamborghini V12 powered Minardi M191L that produces more than 700 Hp!

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What if Your Everyday Ride was a Radical RXC


The guys behind the Radical RXC try to persuade you in this funny video that their road legal race car is practical for everyday use. Look! It can go through a speed bump. The proof is done. Now we are totally convinced.
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Lexus LF-CC begins Testing for 2014 Japan GT500 [VIDEO]


The Lexus LF-LC race car is going to replace the SC430 based race car for the next season of the Japan GT Championship. The LF-CC is going to compete in the GT500 category alongside the new NSX Concept GT from Honda and an updated version of the Nissan GT-R GT500 race car.

Video after the jump.
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Aston Martin To compete in This year's Le Mans with Five Vantage GTE Race cars


Revealed last month, the updated version of the Aston Martin Vantage GTE Race car has even bigger ambitions than its predecessor. Aston Martin has confirmed its plans to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2013. And today the British team confirmed that they plan to bring an army of five Vantage GTE Racers to the French race! Another edition that promises to be very exciting, whether if it's in the top league where Toyota and Audi are head to head or in the GTE class! More pictures of the gorgeous race car in the gallery below.


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New SRT Viper based Race Car Revealed


Along with its gorgeous new Viper, SRT unveiled the racing variant of the lastest American supercar. The SRT Vipder Race car will compete in different racing series including the American Le Mans. It looks beastly on the track!

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