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  • SpeedKore reveals a heavily customized Hellcat-powered 1968 Dodge Charger

    2021 SpeedKore Hellacious Dodge ChargerBuilt as the road version of the movie car in the latest “Fast & Furious”, the SpeedKore Hellacious Charger is a custom vehicle, resembling the mid-engine classic muscle cars. SpeedKore team has worked with the franchise since 2015 when showcased the 1970 Dodge Charger Tantrum in Furious 7.

    As it comes to the Hellacious, it generates power via a supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 engine, mounted between the rear axles in an exclusive SpeedKore frame. The unit generates a total of 707hp and 650 pound-feet of torque and is distributed to the wheels via a Graziano gearbox borrowed from a Lamborghini Gallardo.

    Furthermore, the vehicle breathes via a custom exhaust system made from MagnaFlow components, SpeedKore-exclusive headers and dual mufflers. There’s also a front-mounted Saladana performance radiator that keeps the engine cool while accommodating the mid-engine architecture of the vehicle. At the rear, a high-performance intercooler ensures cold air for the drivetrain system.

    2021 SpeedKore Hellacious Dodge Charger

    Hellacious manages to keep a low stance thanks to the SpeedKore-exclusive perimeter frame with double-A-arm front suspension from Detroit Speed and an integrated rear cradle with double-wishbone suspension from Race Car Replicas. There are also Brembo 6-piston calipers up front and dual Brembo 4-piston calipers back that ensure a controlled and a quick stop on demand. Custom HRE 18-inch “Hellacious” center-lock wheels with 275/35R18 front and 345/35R18 rear tires complete this purpose-built setup.

    SEE ALSO: Aston Martin reveals details for the new limited Valkyrie AMR Pro lineup

    Hellacious is rendered in full carbon fiber just like SpeedKore’s previous Chargers, but this one also adds a custom wide body design styled by Sean Smith Designs. In terms of exterior, the vehicle demonstrates pronounced fender cut-outs, elegant body sliding, and a glass rear hatch that exposes the engine compartment. Inside, Hellacious features a minimalistic driver-focused cabin with low-back racing seats and an aluminum dashboard.

    2021 SpeedKore Hellacious Dodge Charger

  • Lamborghini Huracans are Ready for the Track!

    Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North America competitors finally got the high-anticipated Lamborghini Hurácan LP 620-2 Super Trofeo vehicles. The Italian monsters were already delivered on 20th April and teams had already the chance to test them on a 50-minute drive. Both Lamborghini Squada Corse and Super Trofeo made a special technical training session before the official races, that start on 1st of May.

    The Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo comes with the monstrous V10 direct-injection engine, that delivers a total of 620 horsepower (455 kW). The body and frame are further upgraded and redesigned, to ensure wonderful cooling and aerodynamic performance. Maybe the biggest change, made onto this Lambo model is the adoption of the rear-wheel drive and the especially made transmission.

    SEE ALSO: Lamborghini Unveiled the 2015 Superveloce

    Interesting fact is, that this racing season will mark the largest grids in Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North America. We will witness the return of some drivers and we will see some yet unknown faces, that will tame the Lambo beasts.

    Competitors tested the Huricán on numerous tracks and at the end teams divided into two smaller teams: The first team will be racing with the Huricán itself, while the second team will be driving the well-known and trusthworthy 2013 Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo.

    The Gallardo comes with a V10 engine, that provides 570 hp (419 kW) and brings special high-tech units like paddle-shift, E-gear transmission, carbon-fiber aerodynamic pack, a special and adjustable rear wing and more.

    This will be an interesting race, because we will witness both brothers, the Huricán and the Gallardo, on the track.

    Stay with us for further information!

  • Lamborghini Confirms 2015 Blancpain Super Trofeo Calendar

    Lamborghini Squadra Corse has already confirmed the 2015 Blancpain Super Trofeo calendar. There will be six rounds once again for the European, Asian and North American series. The World Final is to happen in the United States in Sebring. Each of the series will “comprise” of two races over each weekend round. Very exciting fact is that the Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo is going to make a debut in all three series.

    The Huracán race cars will share the grid with the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo. The format of this year’s racing will be continued. How about the 2015 World Final? It location, for each of the series for both their sixth and final round of the season, will happen at Sebring in Florida, USA. It will be then immediately followed by the World Final on the 21st and 22nd of November.

    New is the addition of PRO class in the Asian and North American series. 

    The season will begin once again in Monza, Italy, on 11th and 12th of April. It will be then followed by Silverstone in Great Britain on 23rd and 24th of May. On 20th and 21st of June the racing will continue at the Le Castellet in France.

    The fourth round will be in the historic Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, and it will happen during the prestigious 24hrs weekend held on 25th and 26th of July. The next venue will be in Germany at the Nürburgring on 19th and 20th of September. The sixth round is the final for the season of racing and is scheduled in late November in the USA.

    This is the fourth season of the Asian series that will start in Japan with Fuji on 20th and 21st of June and in Motegi on 11th and 12th of July. The third meeting will be held in Malaysia (on 8th and 9th of August).

    The other two rounds will be held in Sentul, Indonesia on 5th and 6th of September, and in Shanghai, China on 17th and 18th of October. The sixth round will be the last and it is at the same location and time as those in Europe.

    North American series meet their third edition this year and will kick off in Laguna Seca, California on 2nd and 3rd of May). Then come the Watkins Glen, New York, on 27th and 28th of June, and Alton, Virginia on 22nd and 23rd of August.

    On the weekend of 18th and 19th of September the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North America will race for the first time ever in Cota, Texas. The fifth round is scheduled in Georgia, precisely at Road Atlanta on 1st and 3rd of October. The series will end in Sebring.

    Source: Lamborghini 

  • Reiter Engineering Prepares Powerful Gallardo Extenso for Blancpain GT Series

    Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo - Front AngleReiter Engineering has plans to enter new racecar in the Blancpain GT Series, the US Pirelli World Challenge and the SRO GT Sports Club. The car is based on Lamborghini’s model Gallardo and it has received a comprehensive facelift, after which it is proudly called “Extenso”. At the back, the car seems significantly wider: the rear has received carbon fibre rear quarter panels. In addition, the track width of the rear axle was extended by 13 cm thanks to the utilization of the new wishbones. The result is a total width of 205 cm and of course – better handling.

    The torque curve was improved via race camshafts, while the Mahle pistons reduce fuel consumption and increase reliability. At the front we see new front headlights, but at the rear there are new tail lights and considerably wider carbon rear.

    At last, but not least we must mention the sound of this Lambo, which stands at the top of the new specifications along with the visual packaging.

    Reiter Engineering also disclosed that they will focus clearly on the performance levels which are to be expected for 2016 and beyond. And due to the exemplary history of the company that includes over 100 cars built, over 200 race wins and more than 400 podium results, the redesign of the Gallardo GT3 is a strategic move.

    The specialists will create only 10 Reiter Gallardo Extenso for customers. Depending on thei personal taste, the vehicles can be manufactured in “Carbon-Black” or “Titanium-Grey”. If the first is hosen, then the entire skin will be left in carbon-black except for the Aluminium doors and the roof skin. In the other case, the titanium-grey impresses with its aggressive military appeal.

    Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo Extenso R-EX
    Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo Extenso R-EX
    Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo Extenso R-EX
    Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo Extenso R-EX
    Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo Extenso R-EX
    Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo Extenso R-EX
    Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo Extenso R-EX

    Source: Reiter Engineering

  • Top 3 Fastest Stock AWD Super Cars – Porsche 991 Turbo, Audi R8 GT and Lamborghini Gallardo LP560

    Dragtimesinfo has published a video showing Top 3 fastest stock AWD (all-wheel drive) super cars. On the first place is Porsche 991 Turbo S – 560HP, on the second place is Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 – 560HP and on the third place – Audi R8 GT – 560HP.

    The 2012 Audi R8 GT has a 5.2 liter V10 FSI – 560HP (412 kW), which is enough for catapulting to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and to 200 km/h in 10.8 seconds. The top speed is 320 km/h (199 mph). It managed to cover 1 km in 21.392 seconds with a trap speed of 253.34 km/h.

    The Gallardo LP560-4 is powered by the same engine – a 5.2 liter V10 – 560HP (412 kW) at 8,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 11.8 seconds. The top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph). It covered 1 km in 21.227 seconds with 255.68 km/h.

    The 2014 Porsche 991 Turbo S has a 3.8 liter flat-six turbocharged engine – 560HP (412 kW) at 6500RPM and 700Nm (519 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a DCT 7-speed gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 318 km/h (198 mph). It finished in 20.225 seconds with a speed of 262.19 km/h.

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JORuiUtQ-j8

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 2 correct version]

    Watching these videos always giving me creeps (in a good way). To share the epic moments with the insane petrol heads is really satisfying. It is a real pleasure to see the joy in their eyes and the fulfilled expectations.

    One of the best moments in the video is, when the driver of the extremely-powerful Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ screams “Goooooo” (in Russian) at a speed of over 310 km/h (193 mph). And the car really goes… like a lightning bolt.

    The preparations, the hard work, the joy and the adrenaline are just amazing. All maters when you cross the finish line and in those 20 seconds you feel completely free…

    So, the update video features a new 2nd place for Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera Underground Racing R2 Altechno driven by Leonid V., who managed to finish in 21.852 seconds, earlier last year.  The same person is also the current record holder with the Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Exelixis / GTR RT / ZOD / SPP / GTT / Altechno / Syvecs – 1,850HP (1,360 kW). He managed to cross the finish line in 20.845 seconds with 409.09 km/h (254.3 mph).

    It is difficult to describe the happening, you have to feel it!

    Enjoy…

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzT6OoYSgR0

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este [video]

    Lamborghini exhibited a one-off 5-95 Zagato at last weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Zagato is celebrating its 95th anniversary with a special project based on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4. The car is commissioned by the collector – Albert Spiess.

    The exterior features a lot of typical for Zagato styling cues such as double bubble roof, wind deflector as well as new side intakes, shortened chassis and a sense of energy through fluid and organic surfaces that recall an animal’s muscles as it is ready to leap forward. The volumes intersect each other and suggest a jump, as if the central part of the front is ahead of the fender. The rear volume has been slightly reduced introducing a “coda tronca” (truncated tail) to emphasize the perception of the leap.

    The engine remains untouched – a 5.2-liter V10 naturally aspirated engine – 570HP (419 kW) and 540Nm (397 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a 6-speed E-gear transmission. 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 10.4 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

    “We have chosen the Gallardo because it is the most sensational project in Lamborghini’s history. An extraordinary car, perfect in engineering terms, that has brought the image of ‘the Bull’ from a ‘cottage industry’ to a worldwide major industrial reality. The Gallardo production figures exceeded the whole Lamborghini production since its foundation.”, commented Andrea Zagato.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z89iGjI1d58

    Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato
    Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato
    Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato
    Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato

    Source: Lamborghini

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 2] – Trap Speed

    3rd place is held by Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 Switzer R1K-X Goliath with 1,700 HP (1,250 kW). Oleg B. managed to scoop the bronze with 402.23 km/h (250 mph).

    2nd place is for Leonid V. and his Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera Underground Racing R2 / Altechno with epic 2,005HP (1,474 kW). He crossed the finish line with 402.68 km/h (250 mph).

    1st place is also for Leonid V. with Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Exelixis / GTR RT / ZOD / SPP / GTT / Altechno / Syvecs with 1,850HP (1,360 kW). The record for 2013 is 409.09 km/h (254 mph), which is just insane.

    The time, which Leonid V. set with the Gallardo Nera Exelixis is almost unbeatable. He managed to cover 1 mile in 20.845 seconds, which means that the car accelerates 0-409 km/h in that time. The new Koenigsegg Agera One:1 is believed to do 0-400 km/h in 20.0 seconds, but we strongly doubt that. It is quite impossible.

    A lot of improvements are expected for Nissan GT-Rs, which are still in it. We also expect to see twin-turbo version of Lamborghini Aventador and other interesting hyper cars.

    Stay tuned and enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMeyeoQjS-g

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 1] – Trap Speed

    Dragtimesinfo continue to published awesome video clips with the fastest cars for 2013 in Unlimited 500+ class. This time the measure is trap speed (terminal speed), when the car crosses the 1 mile mark.

    Starting with 10th place for Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 GTT 1000 with 1,200HP (882 kW) driven by Georgiy P. – he achieved 368.85 km/h (229 mph).

    The 9th position is held by Porsche 911 Turbo 997 Mk.1 DT 1200R with 1,200HP (882 kW) and speed of 370.75 km/h (230 mph). The driver is Sergey I.

    8th place is for Oleg K. and his Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 DT 1200R with 1,400HP (1,029 kW). The speed is 371.90 km/h (231 mph).

    7th place earned Pavel Kh. With Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 DT 1200R with 1,200HP (882 kW) and speed of 375.78 km/h (234 mph).

    6th place is for Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.2 AMS Alpha 12+ Turbo Drive with epic 1,700HP (1,250 kW) and Yury M. behind the steering wheel. The speed is 386.68 km/h (240 mph).

    5th place is taken by Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Twin Turbo Total Race with 395.60 km/h (246 mph).

    4th place is for Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Underground Racing R2 with 1,750 HP (1,287 kW) and Dmitry S. He crossed the finishline with 399.55 km/h (248 mph).

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn8ub9xwOQ8

    part 2

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 2]

    Here is Part 2 of Top 10 Fastest Cars for 2013 by Dragtimesinfo. The domination of GT-R continues… until – Lamborghini. It is very interesting, that the last and the first place are held by a same model with around the same power. Obviously the driver means a lot even in this “easy” discipline called drag racing.

    So, the 3rd place is for Oleg B. with Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 Switzer R1K-X Goliath – 1,700HP (1,250 kW).  He finished in 22.251 seconds with exactly 400.00 km/h (248.6 mph).

    2nd place is for Yury M. with Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.2 AMS Alpha 12+ Turbo Drive – 1,700HP (1,250 kW). He did 22.086 seconds with 385.43 km/h (239.5 mph).

    And finally the winner is Leonid V. (which is not a real surprise, because Leonid is the greatest king of Sparta). He is behind the steering wheel of  Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Exelixis / GTR RT / ZOD / SPP / GTT / Altechno / Syvecs with 1,850HP (1,360 kW). The time is simply sensational 20.845 seconds with 409.09 km/h (254.3 mph). This is way faster than all others in Top 10, so we expect a lot of improvement to those GT-Rs.

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0vZNDlcCbI

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 1]

    Dragtimesinfo has published two awesome video clips with the 10 fastest cars on 1 mile drag race for 2013. As you may suggest, Nissan GT-R is dominating, but here are the times, speed and owners.

    The 10th place is held by Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Underground Racing R2 with 1,750HP (1,287 kW) driven by Dmitry S. It finished in 23.721 seconds with a speed of 399.55 km/h (284.3 mph).

    9th place is for Sergey I. with his Porsche 911 Turbo 997 Mk.1 DT 1200R – 1,200HP (882 kW). The time is 23.669 seconds with 370.55 km/h (230.3 mph).

    On 8th place is Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 AMS Alpha 16 – 1,840HP (1,353 kW) driven by Cezar N. It managed to cross the finish line in 23.630 seconds with 307.16 km/h (190.9 mph). Obviously the car had a problem, because other GT-Rs with a lot less power did a lot better.

    The 7th place is for Dmitry M. and his Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.2 Altechno A1 – 1,200HP (882 kW). He finished in 23.373 seconds with 352.25 km/h (218.9 mph).

    6th place is taken by Pavel KH. driving Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 DT 1200R – 1,200HP (882 kW). The time is 23.294 seconds with 367.72 km/h (228.5 mph).

    The 5th place is held by Alexandr P. with Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 Boostlogic Godzilla – 1,450HP (1,066 kW). His time is 23.034 seconds with 357.85 km/h (222.4 mph).

    On 4th place is Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 DT 1200R – 1,400HP (1,029 kW). The driver is Oleg K. who stopped the clock on 22.484 seconds with 371.90 km/h (231 mph).

    Enjoy!

    part 2

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emLDnqMsUVY

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • The Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Is Out

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    This is big news! The Gallardo successor is officially out (sort of) and its called the Lamborghini Huracan – pronounced without the ‘h’. It is – of course – a name deriving from a fighting bull of the Spanish Conte de la Patilla breed. It was known for its audacious spirit and “strong sense of attack”.

    The Huracan also has “LP 610-4” in its name, which, as you might have guessed, means 610 hp going to all fours. The engine is still true to the Lambo tradition of natural aspiration and countless cylinders. Well…10 cylinders anyway – 5.2-liters of them. The power peaks at 8,250 rpm while the maxium 560 Nm of torque is available at 6500 rpm.

    A 7-speed dual clutch LDF transmission and a fully electronically controlled four-wheel drive system are responsible for the conversion of that power into mesmerising performance. Three modes of operation (STRADA, SPORT and CORSA) will decide the throttle and gearbox response, the sound quality, and the stability control and the AWD system behavior. Optionally, if you go plan on being really hardcore about it, you can get the “Lamborghini Dynamic Steering” variable steering ration system and magneto-rheologic (no idea) suspension damper control.

    Because the whole car weighs no more than 1,422 kg (the chassis is a blend of aluminum and carbon fiber), the power-to-weight ratio is just 2.33 kilograms per horsepower. Ergo, the blistering acceleration of 3.2 seconds from 0 to 60 (0 to 120 takes 9.9 seconds). The lightweight structure also means less fuel. That, and some clever use of both direct and indirect injection and the presence of a Start & Stop module, all contribute to the Huracan’s Euro 6 grade. That’s 290 g/km of CO2 emissions and a fuel economy of around 12.5 liters per 100 km.

    Inside, you get a 12.3 inch TFT instrument panel that has loads of information in store for you, but you won’t really have time for all of that, unless you want to end up in a hedge. On the outside, well… just look at it. It’s fresh and daring, and unique, yet still somehow Lamborghini. And last time we checked, “Lamborghini” is a dirty, dirty word.

    More disclosure will be available on the 24th of December. Public première is expected to happen in March 2014, on the Geneva Motor Show.Lamborghini-Huracan-LP-610-4-medium-2

    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
    Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4

    Source: Lamborghini