Saturday, June 21, 2008

2009 Maserati GranTurismo S

A year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati will be back at the Geneva International Motorshow with yet another world premiere, the GranTurismo S. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupé's sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment. Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 HP V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis. The GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology - a dual casting of cast iron and aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake calipers, ensuring optimized braking performance.

2009 Maserati GranTurismo S
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2009 Maserati GranTurismo S

2009 Maserati GranTurismo S
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2009 Maserati GranTurismo S
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2009 BMW M3 Race Version

BMW presented the racing version of the new BMW M3 at the Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. The car is based on the fourth generation of the BMW M3, the high-performance sports car produced by BMW M GmbH. Those engine blocks, cast in BMW's light alloy foundry in Landshut - the very source of BMW's Formula One castings - selected for race duty need to withstand even more power: the BMW P65 race engine delivers 485 bhp. The race version of the BMW M3 is wider and significantly lighter than its production equivalent, enabling it to perfectly transmit the power of its V8 to the track. Widespread use of carbon-reinforced plastic (CRP) provides proof of substantial weight reduction. As with the production version, the race car's roof is manufactured from this high-tech material.

2009 BMW M3 Race Version
2009 BMW M3 Race Version Wallpaper

2009 BMW M3 Race Version
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2009 BMW M3 Race Version

2009 BMW M3 Race Version
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Saturday, June 14, 2008

2009 BMW M3 Coupe

The new BMW M3 sets the foundation for continuing an exceptional career in motorsport. So every enthusiast sharing the passion for supreme performance may be sure that this model is able to master even the greatest challenge on and off the race track. The new BMW M3 comes for the first time with an eight-cylinder power unit. And the specifications of this all-new high-performance engine clearly prove the competence and skill of the engine development specialists at BMW M GmbH gained in a long history of racing success: Displacing 3,999 cc, the new V8 develops maximum output of 414 bhp, together with peak torque of 295 lb-ft at 3, 900 rpm. Perhaps an even more outstanding fact is that some 85 per cent of the engine’s peak torque remains available throughout the enormous speed range of 6, 500 rpm.


2009 BMW M3 Coupe
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2009 BMW M3 Coupe
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2009 BMW M3 Coupe

2009 BMW M3 Coupe
2009 BMW M3 Coupe

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is giving its "attainable exotic" Eclipse Spyder a deeper sound, a bit more power and new safety features for 2009. Restyled front and rear bumper fascias distinguish the Eclipse Spyder models for 2009. With the freshened styling comes a deeper "voice" from a new dual exhaust system for the V6-powered Eclipse GT Spyder. The more powerful sound is accompanied by a minor boost in horsepower to 265 (up from 260). The Eclipse Spyder GT also gains standard high intensity discharge (HID) head lamps for 2009, further sharpening front styling while aiding nighttime visibility. Already equipped with a full array of proven safety technology, the Eclipse GT for 2009 gains Active Stability Control (ASC) as standard equipment.

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT so cool

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Tomica and Hotwheels Lancer Evolution X






Well, the Silver one is from Hotwheels while the Red one is from Tomica. I got the red one from toyscarmy and the silver one from mutt. Thanks guys !!!!

Just enjoy the shots ;)

Andrew

Monday, June 9, 2008

Customized 1/24 Saico Mini Cooper


Well, 5 years ago, my dad bought me this Saico Mini Cooper. I love it so much due to Italian Job. It's a beauty. The original model is nice till I am busy and didn't take care of my models thus the paintwork of this model was totally screwed up.

Thus I decided to restored it and there is what it looks like now. Can't remember what color it is but I do use some decals from Tamiya leftovers....

Andrew

My First Batch Of Evo's..




I am a hardcore fan of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions series. Thus, when I started collected diecast, I got these two Evo's. It's been so many years since I got them but they still look good although there are some paintjob problems. Well, they will be by my side forever...

Andrew

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Majorette Mini Rally Cars



These Majorette rally cars caught my attention quite some time ago. They are well detailed but no interiors. and the rims are the worst I ever saw. My well detailed here means that the bodywork and the sponsors decals are faithfully replicated in these mini models. Currently, I only have these in my collection that are Ford Focus's, Subaru Imprezza, Citroen and Peugeot's.
Hopefully I can get a few more to complete the collection..though it's hard....
Offer me if you guys have any that I don't have...

Andrew

Ebbro Motul Pitwork Z Super GT500 Malaysia

This Ebbro diecast is a true beauty. Although the scale is only 1/43 scale, the details on it is superb. No wonder it cost a bomb in Malaysia with prices reaching RM 250. That is what I heard. The details on this beauty is totally mind blowing. In photography, one might mistaken it as a 1/18 scale model. For more photos, you guys can 'Google' it and enjoy the pretty photos .

Andrew

Friday, June 6, 2008

A Mattel Disaster: Dragtor...

I think that the designer of this Dragtor should be shot to death. Why? This new addition to the 2008 Hotwheels line up is not impressive at all and can be consider the worst Hotwheels ever produced by Mattel.

Go anywhere, and when you hunt for Hotwheels you will find this Dragtor everywhere. Nobody like it basically but I buy it for fun. I really pity Dragtors. Lets hope that there will be a 'lelong' where buy 10 Dragtors for RM 5.00. I will be the first in the line to buy it.

Andrew

Tomica's Toyota Passo..

Ah...... Toyota Passo's ! Actually I am kinda sick of them. Why?
Lots of Perodua Myvi's ( Rebadged of Sirion, Passo ) think they are actually driving a Toyota !

However, let's not talk about that. Well, Tomica made a few color variants of the Toyota Passo's. However, due to limited stock,
I only manage to get two colors, the green and the red. I am kind of lucky as the Green one is a limited color compare to the red
one that can be found easily anywhere.

There is not much to shout about these two mini models.
They are just normal models for collectors and the detail isn't that great. No side mirrors, lousy rims and lousy headlights and taillights. However, The paint job from Tomica's are good. I don't know why I collect Tomica's. Maybe they do the cars that I wanted to collect at a low price... Well, Passo's although I am sick of you but hey, you are still cute ;)

Nissan Skyline GTR (Motormax)





I have to admit Skylines are awesome machines. The reason I bought this model is because I am a JDM cars fan! The beauty of this diecast makes me want to owe it. It's a lucky I snapped it for RM 59.90 two years ago. Now it retails for RM 99.90. Crazy huh?

Let us get into details here. This Skyline R34 is a 1/18 model. The manufacturer is Motormax. As usual, the quality and beauty of this diecast is clearly visible. The paintjob is Midnight Purple which is a famous color for the Skyline. The finishing is nice but it can't rival higher end products like Autoart.

The front bonnet can be opened to reveal a detailed RB series engine that powered the R34 Skyline. The engine is one of the best I have seen in a budget model. The rear bonnet can be opened so as the two doors. The interior is quite decent with seatbelts on it. Well, the disc brakes are there and it adds realism to the model.

The only let down of this budget model to me is that the head lights seems to have a eyelid on them. Overall it is a great model for a reasonable price. I know there are people who looked down on budget models but hey, not everyone can afford Autoarts right?

I have another color of this Skyline that is Grey.. Stay tune ;)

Andrew

Subaru Imprezza Wrx Ver 9 ..



Well, this is a 1/24 scale model done by Motormax. I am not a great fan of Subaru's but more keen on the Evo's series. However, I made exceptions whenever I found great looking models for a good price. This is a prime example. Usually people have perceptions that a diecast that cost RM 39.90 are considered toys and not worth collecting. With this, it might change their mind about budget models.

This model features a sleek Mica Blue paint job and the paint quality is good and shining. The front hood can be opened to reveal a decently detailed engine. Fronts doors can be open and close and the best part is the side mirrors can flip! That's a surprise for me. Well, it lacks disc brakes though and if there are disc brakes it will be perfect.

I am looking forward for other Motormax models in the future as my spending power decrease after the petrol increase...