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- Ferrari F12 Driver Hits a Wall (May 12, 2013) Reminds me of when I saw some rich retard at uni back his brand new EVO X into another car in the carpark.
- Maserati: EVs are "Nonsense" (Apr 24, 2013) Total efficiency using the below approximate values is 21.375% efficiency for the whole cycle. Sorry to get all nerdy haha.
- Maserati: EVs are "Nonsense" (Apr 24, 2013) He's talking efficiency Jason. So an IC petrol engine is about 25% efficient. Meanwhile an EV: 40% eff coal power plant, 25% loss in power transmission from the plant to your house, 25% loss in Batt charging, 5% loss from batt to motors. Adds up.
- Alpina Preparing 6 Series GC (Apr 21, 2013) I don't think you can buy the M6 in Grand Coupe form. Have to get the 2 door or buy an M5 instead.
- Maserati Unveils V6 Sedans in China (Apr 21, 2013) Not all that flash when you consider an early E36 M3 with a 3 litre 6 and no turbo's makes 286HP.
- Jaguar Developing 600hp F-Type? (Apr 17, 2013) No chance that a modern Jag will come with a manual, though I'd love to be proved wrong.
- Opel Adam R2 Tears it Up (Apr 16, 2013) Yeh Sam, you have bad taste haha.
- 5 Failed Auto Revivals (Apr 15, 2013) I think a big part of the problem was that this was an S class underneath, plus they kept the styling of the Mercedes. At least with the RR Ghost BMW have put a fresh body on the 7 Series chassis.
- Top 5 Most Expensive SUVs (Apr 15, 2013) And it would still be a jeep...
- Top 5 Market Trendsetters (Apr 10, 2013) The Pajero came out in 82 and is generally attribute as the first SUV. Not sure if you guys got it in the US though.
- Chrysler Considering 300 Diesel (Apr 08, 2013) 6.4 SRT Hemi is the way to go :) tbh though if I was after that sort of car here in Australia I would buy Fords 5.0 S/C Falcon.
- She Loves Her Rare E28 M535i (Apr 07, 2013) To be fair Cian, the E39 isn't really that mechanical. It has drive by wire, climate control, electronic tailgate/boot, electronic suspension on many models. I think JC discovered a few of these in Uganda recently too :) I would still love an E39 M5!
- Chrysler Considering 300 Diesel (Apr 07, 2013) Fair call Chris, I was more so comparing to the V8 petrol models. Though I think the new Pentastar V6 is a good performer.
- Chrysler Considering 300 Diesel (Apr 06, 2013) The 300 has had a diesel engine option in non-US markets for many years, sells well to the all show no go crowd...you know who you are.
- 5 Supercars That Never Made It (Mar 19, 2013) Because it would have been better than anything Ferrari had at the time.
- Mercedes Reveals 6x6 G63 AMG (Mar 18, 2013) Awesome
- Mercedes AMG: No Hypercar or Hybrid (Mar 18, 2013) Looks like a squashed catfish.
- One-Off Art Deco Ghost for Oz (Mar 17, 2013) Base car is about 600k.
- 750Li Gets the Individual Treatment (Mar 11, 2013) Ceramic brakes on any porsche add $20k in Aus.
- Elton John's 512 TR Up For Auction (Mar 11, 2013) Britain still used Imperial measurements in the 80's.
- Chevy SS to Base Below $30k? (Mar 03, 2013) Aside from the HSV's, which are hi performance variants of the commodore, there isn't anything else you don't already have.
- Mercedes Reveals G63 AMG 6x6 (Mar 01, 2013) Australian Army has a few 6x6 G-Wagens. They go near enough anywhere whilst towing a Howitzer haha.
- Volkswagen Planning AWD Polo R? (Dec 31, 2012) The Golf R uses a haldex system, which usually requires the fronts to start slipping before power is sent to the rear. When they went from R32 to R they put an electric motor in the centre diff to transfer power in earlier.
- GT500 Drags C63 AMG on the Strip (Dec 15, 2012) Either that or i'd put my money on a 5.0 S/C falcon with the 6 speed Tremec, the true blue Aussie coming out in me there haha.
- GT500 Drags C63 AMG on the Strip (Dec 15, 2012) Tbh the C63 is no pretender. Though I appreciate the Shelby's supercharged horsepower, it is somewhat of a blunt instrument. The Shelby is a monster. But the C63 has a sophistication and IRS architecture to back it up.
- Scion FR-S 'Fails' the Moose Test (Oct 28, 2012) If the steering wheel was on the correct side he'd have been fine.
- Grand Touring Icons: Aston Martin DB9 (Oct 08, 2012) That being said, the Aston V12 is less stressed and more reliable.
- Lamborghini Won't Build Hybrid Gallardo or Aventador (Oct 06, 2012) Yeh that brand new V12 just developed itself I hear.
- HSV Celebrates 25 with Special Commodore GTS (Oct 03, 2012) About the same at the current exchange rate. Bear in mind though that cars are more expensive here compared to the US.
- HSV Celebrates 25 with Special Commodore GTS (Oct 03, 2012) A second set of injectors and fuel tank allow the engine to run on LPG, available at the pump here in Australia at half the price of Petrol.
- Special Gallardo Celebrates 20 Years of Lamborghini in Hong Kong (Jul 05, 2012) I'm guessing you fella's live in the states, cos that pricing is about right. Gallardo is 550k Aussie dollars atm, Aventador is about 850k. Oh and a 911 starts at 208k here,so appreciate the excellent value you guys get. Shame u have to live there ;)
- Porsche 911 Evolution: Type 993 (Jul 04, 2012) Not to be confused with the Klu Klux Klan I think should be mentioned. Otherwise you wouldn't have been able to buy a black 993!
- Audi R8 Burns to the Ground in Canada (Jun 28, 2012) Stock on the V10 I think.
- 2013 Porsche 911 Performance Upgrades Announced (Jun 21, 2012) In the words of James may, 'At 400km/hr, air is like swimming through a fruit cake'.
- 2013 Porsche 911 Performance Upgrades Announced (Jun 21, 2012) Ah if only it were a linear relationship. Then Bugatti could just add 500hp to the supersport and raise top speed from 430km/hr to 500km/hr. Be like a Boeing 747 you can use everyday :)
- 313 Horsepower, Twin-Turbo Diesel Audi SQ5 Revealed (Jun 18, 2012) Yes Clayton, but Diesel is actually cheaper to manufacture than gasoline. The increase in cost for where you live will be all tax.
- 2015 Mustang Rumor of the Week: A 330hp Four-Pot in Place of a V6? (Jun 17, 2012) Real purists can continue to buy the V8, I see no problem?
- Epic B-List Celebrity Car Crashes (Jun 17, 2012) @Zack American car in this situation = slight dent + all occupants dead because of no crumble zones and resulting blunt force trauma!
- Rheinmetall’s Volkswagen Amarok M LMPV Revealed (Jun 17, 2012) It's a new design, Amarok has nothing in common with Colorado or any other utes. Also I would not like to get shot at in this, will take a whole lot more work to make it safe under fire.
- Maserati Gives Their New Mid-Engined Supercar a Name: GranSport (Jun 15, 2012) Original name :/
- Audi Reveals All for 2013 RS4 Avant (Jun 14, 2012) And to be fair if you want torque and economy and aren't to fussed about outright power, buy the 3.0 TDI. Mountains of torque, quiet and comfortable with good economy. The great thing with cars like the A4 is there's a model to suit anyone.
- Audi Reveals All for 2013 RS4 Avant (Jun 14, 2012) Because 450bhp is a lot more than 333. On top of that this engine is a masterpiece, revving to 8.5k and sounding beautifull the whole way. The TT V6 may have more torque and no doubt better for lugging the family around, but on a twisty road...?
- Abarth Releases the Most Powerful Punto on the Planet – The Supersport (May 29, 2012) I've heard you get all the Abarth go fast bits in that box, but do you have to put it together yourself? If so would probably double the build quality haha.
- World’s Only Ferrari Motorbike Sold for £85k in Auction (May 20, 2012) Air filters are for wimps apparently...
- Thieves Have Stolen Over 90,000 Chevrolet Corvettes (May 19, 2012) Haha 1 in 10 is a shocking 10%. Thanks for calculating that 1 for me :D
- 2014 Chevrolet SS Likely to Have 6.2-liter V8 (May 10, 2012) Well Ken it's not an American car, it's Australian. Also I think if offered with the LS3 it'll have to be based on a HSV R8, as the SS-V is currently only made with the 6.0 L98 motor...
- Tri-Wheel Auto Concepts (May 07, 2012) Morgan 3 wheeler? :)
- Unearthed: 1990 Lamborghini LM002 'Rambo-Lambo' (Apr 28, 2012) Technically it's a fact.
- Mercedes Considers ‘baby’ SLS and sportier M-Class (Apr 27, 2012) SL class is nearly as big as the SLS. The smallest sport coupe they do atm is the C class coupe I think...
- Land Rover Discovery Arrives in China from UK After Epic 50-Day Adventure (Apr 25, 2012) If showing the defenders capabilities, why did they take a Discovery 4?
- It Ain’t Dead Just Yet: Lamborghini Still Considering Estoque Sedan (Apr 25, 2012) Would be hideously expensive as the aventador chassis is carbon fibre.
- Lamborghini Urus SUV Concept Revealed (Apr 22, 2012) Yeh saying you drive a Lambo Anus isn't ideal...
- 2012 Porsche Cayenne GTS Bows Before Beijing (Apr 10, 2012) @Daniel, I doubt that the cars will be any different. Europe pays more because they are taxed more. Also the American market won't pay high prices, so manufacturers try their best to sell as cheap as possible in the US.
- Turkmenistan’s President is the Real-Life ‘Dictator’ (Apr 08, 2012) Brother of Azamat a Bogatov haha.
- Ultra-Rare Vintage Mercedes Seized by German Police (Apr 07, 2012) Not to mention the fact the original owner was more than likely a nazi, given the time, place and circumstance. On that logic we should give all Nazi descendants back their Berchtesgardene mansion's too!
- 2013 SRT Viper is Here: First Official Photos and Video (Apr 05, 2012) Just a quick note as this comes up a lot and is the main thing that bothers me, OHV motors don't make more torque than OHC. The viper makes huge torque but that is down to its large capacity, and specifically large piston size.
- 2013 SRT Viper is Here: First Official Photos and Video (Apr 05, 2012) Hope we don't have any ferrari style engine fires. Cos a Mg firewall will near enough explode under high temperatures.
- 2013 SRT Viper is Here: First Official Photos and Video (Apr 05, 2012) Hmmm so this 'engineering masterpiece' is still a tarted up truck engine. Why you would bother with sodium filled valves but still leave it with pushrod actuation I will never know?
- Mazda2 Takes on the Demon Dome’s Wall of Death (Apr 03, 2012) Theyre still a crazy bunch of celts down in that neck of the woods haha.
- 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Debut at the Festival of LXs (Mar 27, 2012) Regardless I like LS series, they're fun and easy. But to call them modern is a bit of a stretch, modern materials, yes. But the design is ancient, Chev small block is the oldest engine design still in production. Good and reliable, but ancient.
- 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Debut at the Festival of LXs (Mar 27, 2012) Low end torque is not due to the OHV design, but to the large capacity of most OHV motors. Case in point: AMG 6208cc V8 in lowest output C63 form produces 600Nm of torque. Standard LS2 (same capacity) = 542Nm
- 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Debut at the Festival of LXs (Mar 27, 2012) Pushrods motors are limited to a 2 valve head. This cannot flow better than a 4/5 valve head other than at very high rpm. But at much above 6000rpm pushrods will bend, unless the are very well engineered and made from very strong and durable material
- 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Debut at the Festival of LXs (Mar 27, 2012) Mikey, I said nothing about one being better, merely about DOHC being more modern and efficient. That is a fact, whereas 'better' is an opinion. LS series are all the things you say they are, but the design is from 1957.
- 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Debut at the Festival of LXs (Mar 27, 2012) Yeh Mikey, if you haven't noticed it also has 2 Liters more capacity... With DOHC setup you can have a higher rev limit, with the same power for less capacity. This is good, cos it means we can still have power, while meeting emissions requirements.
- 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Debut at the Festival of LXs (Mar 27, 2012) Sadly, the V6 is a much more modern motor. I mean, god forbid an American company consider the concept of 'overhead cams' and 'direct injection' on their V8's, except Fords 5.0,that's a good motor Might as well ask them to include a Flux Capacitor...
- Quarter of a Century for Land Rover in the US (Mar 25, 2012) You'd be surprised frank.
- Report: Ferrari Planning a V12 Hybrid for the New Enzo (Mar 25, 2012) At the end of the day, if this means we still have V12 ferrari's i don't care. Any weight gain will be offset by lighter composite body and frame architecture.
- This is What a Chinese Gangster Drives (Mar 22, 2012) They see me rollin'.....
- This is What a Chinese Gangster Drives (Mar 22, 2012) Clearly a feeble gangster unable to handle the rear drive lariness of a Carrera S. 4S is like having stabilizers on your motorbike.
- Report: The New Ferrari Enzo Will Debut This Year (Mar 13, 2012) It's not the same suspension as a caddy, no more than a Boeing 747 uses the same aerodynamics as a Sopwith Camel. Yes the principle is the same, but the application and development is different.
- Corvette Evolution, Part 10: The C4 Corvette that Wanted to be a Supercar (Mar 11, 2012) Why did Chev go back to a pushrods V8 on the later ZR1's.
- Bentley EXP 9F Luxury SUV Concept Revealed (Mar 06, 2012) I agree, it looks very...retro. An old silver shadow crossed with a 02 range rover.
- Corvette Evolution, Part 6: C5 - The Corvette that Came from Space (Mar 06, 2012) Wow....6000rpm. How on earth do they do it.....
- Raikkonen to Unveil Special Edition of F1-Inspired Lotus Evora in Geneva (Feb 29, 2012) Toyota 3.5 V6. Same as in the Aurion/Camry and Kluger, but supercharged by lotus
- 2013 Ferrari F620 GT Rendered with Specs (Feb 27, 2012) There's a reason, poor design.
- Fiat 500 America Not Coming to America (Feb 23, 2012) As I see it, only an American would want this, being the staunch patriots they are. So aside from a top gear special back up car they're gonna have a hard time finding European and Asian buyers.
- 2013 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification Announced (Feb 23, 2012) Sorry, but what's the point in titanium wheel nuts on a 3 tonne car? It's not gonna make any noticeable difference. Also, if you want 'lightweight' wheels, try 18's. Its a big Luxo car, all good. Don't dress it up as a racecar.
- Ferrari’s 920hp F70 aka the New Enzo (Feb 20, 2012) 7.3 liters must make it the largest capacity Ferrari road car yet, not something to take lightly considering current emission legislation.
- Ferrari FF Bursts into Flames in Shanghai (Feb 20, 2012) This is becoming somewhat familiar...
- Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe Caught Out in a Rainstorm with the Top Down (Jan 30, 2012) Shit it's an Aussie, letting the side down mate! And if you have this much money why are you living in Adelaide :D
- Tricked out Halftrack Cars (Jan 29, 2012) Tacoma is different to hilux though, bigger with different engines. They used the 3.0 Turbo Diesel Hilux.
- London is a Supercar Lover’s Dream City (Dec 30, 2011) Judging by the plates this is a dealer car and yet to be sold.
- 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Refreshed for Japanese Market (Dec 29, 2011) Here in Aus, the 200 series is sold with the 4.6 petrol V8, or the better option is a twin turbo diesel 4.5 V8 :) Seems to me that you guys in the US miss out on a lot of good diesel engines?
- Nissan Reveals New Platinum Edition X-Trail for the UK (Dec 26, 2011) Cars are very cheap in the USA, this has been discussed many times on here.
- For the Naughty Kid: A Damaged McLaren MP4-12C up for Sale (Dec 26, 2011) I'll offer him 1000 euro haha.
- A New Lamborghini Aventador is the Best Christmas Present Ever (Dec 25, 2011) It's cladding to protect the paint on the test drive.
- More Photos of the Most Powerful Lotus Ever: The Evora GTE (Dec 22, 2011) It is the same as the camry motor, and it's not N/A, in this car it is supercharged.
- Homemade Video Debacle: Mustang V6 Driveshaft Failure (Dec 20, 2011) So 2 options here: 1 - Ford's engineers bought their degree's online and hence have no understanding of a safety factor, or 2 - This is a poorly made piece of junk. Hmmmmm...
- Donkervoort D8 GTO Officially Revealed (Dec 18, 2011) More like depleted uranium haha!
- Unique of the Week: 1973 Lamborghini Jarama GTS (Dec 18, 2011) If there was something wrong with the car it would have a bigger reputation. I don't think they sold many and it's massively overshadowed by Miura and Countach.
- The BAC Mono, aka The Stig's Car of the Year, is Set for Sale in the States (Dec 13, 2011) It's street legal in Britain.
- 2012 Alpina BMW B3 GT3 Revealed (Dec 03, 2011) Paul Lissona there, our local aerodynamics specialist, reviewing Alpina's new spoiler design.
- The Pickup Trucks of War During the Libyan Liberation (Nov 30, 2011) 79 series landcruiser for the win!
- Consumer Reports Pick Audi A6 as Star of Luxury-Sedan Segment (Nov 24, 2011) I don't think so Ben, from what I've seen the A6 has always been fairly reliable, definitely not the worst around.
- 2012 Ford Mustang GT Velocity Edition Specs Released (Nov 24, 2011) That's pretty cheap in Europe. Same price as an M5, though I'd take the BMW.
- Speculation over a Diesel Version of the New BMW 3-Series (Nov 22, 2011) Currently they're 5.8L/100kms for the 2.0 which works out about 40 mpg.
- Lotus Will Build In-House V8 for next Esprit (Nov 22, 2011) To be honest we don't know it'll be N/A. Press release said no turbo's, but lotus have done a lot of supercharging in the past.
- Lotus Will Build In-House V8 for next Esprit (Nov 22, 2011) 458 rival? I'm looking forward to this.
- Fail of the Day: Mercedes Sporting a Bugatti Veyron Body Kit (Nov 21, 2011) Ken you live in America am I right?
- Camaro ZL1 Chief Engineer Slams Mustang Shelby GT500 (Nov 21, 2011) Ok so it's not live axle but the corvettes leafsprung setup is far from advanced.
