Tag: Jay Leno

  • 2012 Hennessey Venom GT at Jay Leno’s Garage [VIDEO]

    JL Hennessey Venom GT thumbThis exceptional car in the garage of the famous Jay Leno is 2012 Hennessey Venom GT. It has the almost unbelievable 1200 hp and it weights 2700 pounds which is basically 1 horsepower per kilo. What is different about this car is that it is all carbon fiber and every little detail is refined in order to deliver more dynamic and exciting driving experience. And more importantly – it is street legal!

    This super-car is all about combination of the maximum power in an incredibly agility. Moreover, the Venom GT’s interior includes high-tech luxury materials such as carbon fiber and high quality Alcantara leather. The carbon fiber is also used in the exterior. The powertrain of the 2012 Hennessey Venom GT is a monstrous 6.2 liter Twin Turbo V-8 engine. This is the reason of the production of the incredible 1200 hp (882 kW) at 6500 rpm and 1155 lb-ft (1565 NM) of torque at 4200 rpm. This also makes possible the acceleration of the car from 0-100 km/h for just in 2.5 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in less than 16 seconds. To feel the real driving experience this amazing vehicle is equipped with manual transmission.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZAvPbTkM_0&hd=1

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  • Jay Leno reviews the Jaguar C-X75 concept supercar

    Jay Leno, the highest rating TV chat show host in America and car lover became the first driver outside Jaguar experienced the capabilities of the all-new Jaguar C-X75 concept supercar.

    The car was developed as a special demonstration model for the brand’s 75 years anniversary celebrations. It sports 4 electric motors, each producing 195 horsepower (145kW), which are further backed by 2 small turbine units that runs on compressed natural gas, diesel, biofuel or LPG. Jaguar C-X75 concept stops the timer at just 3.4 seconds for zero to 100 km/h sprint, and 5.5 seconds for the 160 km/h barrier.

    “I have compromising pictures of (Jaguar Design Director) Ian Callum. That’s why I am being allowed to drive it first,” joked Jay Leno, pacing about the Jaguar like the big cat of the same name.

  • Jay Leno Camaro at 2009 SEMA Show

    The base for Jay’s Camaro is a standard LS or LT model with 3.6 litre direct injected V6 engine. (more…)

  • Ford Focus BEV will appear for the first time on “The Jay Leno Show”

    The actress Drew Barrymore will accept the “Green Car Challenge” – a rubric part of “The Jay Leno Show”. The car, which will be used through the first season of the Challenge will be the new Ford Focus powered only by electricity. The celebrities will be behind the wheel, driving quickly to establish a fast lap time. (more…)

  • Jay Leno will Introduce the All-New Jaguar XJ This Thursday at the Saatchi Gallery in London

    The all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut on Thursday 9th July – at an exclusive event at the Saatchi Gallery in London. One of the world’s best-known chat show hosts and a renowned car enthusiast, Jay Leno, will join Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director, Jaguar Cars, to unveil the all-new luxury saloon. (more…)

  • Craig, Clooney and Grohl on the waiting list for the new Lotus EVORA

    The new Lotus Evora is everything a sports car should be; sculptural, stylish and fast; considerably faster than the famous Elise and more refined at speed than the track-focused Exige. Lotus promises its trademark exemplar performance credentials and suggests the Evora will achieve a maximum speed of 160 mph and a 0-60 time at less than 5 seconds! (more…)