Dec
15
2009
1

Audi R8 – “An exotic supercar with a race-ready, direct-injected V-10 engine”

Drivers who appreciate the incredible experience of piloting the Audi R8 with its optional 525-horsepower V-10 engine that revs to an eardrum-stimulating 8,700 rpm may find themselves seeking an indulgence from the priests of the new green religion.

The new dogma decrees that transportation is a painfully necessary activity that’s required for functional purposes and not for fun. Sort of like the view of sex taken by some of the older churches.

Unreformed sensualists (and those who can afford the $150,200 base price) will enjoy the opportunity to immerse themselves in the R8 and its race-ready direct-injected V-10 engine, however. The notion of an exotic mid-engined supercar from Germany may be surprising to those who associate such things with Italy.

[Read entire article on MSN]

Written by danponjican in: Uncategorized | Tags: , ,
Dec
10
2009
1

2010 Shelby Super Snake vs. Nissan GTR Dragrace – Motortrend

We really think this is an apples to oranges kinda situation.  AWD car fitted with ultra-sticky tires vs. a RWD car with standard street tires?  Not to mention if this is a proper drag race, shouldn’t it be on a surface prepped track?  Shouldn’t the driver of the super snake have warmed up the tires?  Hmmph.

Written by danponjican in: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , ,

Powered by WordPress | Dan Ponjican Enterprise | Copyright 2008