car collection: March 2010

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Wartburg Concept

Their name was revived in 1956 by VEB Automobilwerk Eisenach and given to an updated version of their IFA F9 car which had been in production since 1950. The new car had a more powerful version of the 3 cylinder 2-stroke engine driving the front wheels and a completely new body. Exports to West Germany started in 1958, and by the early 60s the car was exported to many countries in the world, including the US. The 311 model was manufactured in a number of variations, such as pick-up, station wagon, and a 2-seater roadster.

The engine was enlarged to 992 cc in 1962 and a completely new body was manufactured after 1966. Also in 1966 the gearbox gained synchromesh on all speeds. The new car, the 353 was based on a Polish-built Warszawa 210 and remained in production for decades with minor modifications. The two-stroke engine was replaced by a 1300 cc four stroke Volkswagen engine in 1988, but otherwise time and technology passed it by, and the car could not meet modern standards. The final nail in its coffin was the introduction of the Deutschmark (DM), as the cost of producing a car reached 20,000 DM. Production continued until 1991, when German reunification spelt its end. The factory was acquired by Opel in 1991.
There are still many cars in drivable condition and Wartburg owners’ clubs exist throughout Europe. Many Wartburgs are still used as rally racing cars. The sports car Melkus RS 1000 used a mid-mounted 3-cylinder 2-stroke engine from the Wartburg 353.

West Coast Truck Customs

Drag Car Engine

69 Camaro Drag Car by Robert McGaffin

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Description: © RKM Photography 2007Custom built drag car by Rad Rides by Troy. Show car quality, but all race car.
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Project Builds

	1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Replica - Project Timber Wolf Part 2 Flores Motorsports gets our '69 Mustang fastback project car prepped for paint and performance as part of its transformation into a modern... more

	1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Replica - Project Timber Wolf We team up with Timber Wolf to trick out a '69 Boss 302 clone, and you'll have a chance to win it later this year more

	'71 Mustang & '69 Mach 1 - Resto Roundup Concours Expert Bob Perkins Handles Your Restoration Questions more

	How To - Add '65-'66 Dealer Options Rare dealer accessories and options for project '66 hardtop more

	V-8 Conversion - '65-'66 Six to V-8 Front Suspension Upgrade Converting a '65-'66 six cylinder to V-8 front suspension on our Project '66 Hardtop more

	1965-1968 Automatic Shifter Rebuild Curing the shifter slop with new parts from Texas Mustang Parts more

	Project '66 - Restoring a 1966 Ford Mustang We take a glimpse inside the how, what, why, and where of restoring a vintage Mustang more

	'65-'66 V-8 Rear Suspension Conversion/Upgrade Upgrading the suspension and brakes to handle the power of a V8 more

	Rearend Build - Bulletproof 8-inch Differential How to build a bulletproof differential for your ford 8-inch rearend more

	Reproduction Mustang Gauges - Install A Rally-Pac Installing reproduction Rally Pac gauges on our Project '66 Mustang Hardtop more

	Ford 289 Short-Block Buildup Part 2 - Project '66 Engine Build We complete the build on the Ford small block engine for Project '66 Hardtop more

	Ford 289 Short-Block Buildup Part 1 - Project '66 Engine Build We build project '66 Hardtop's Ford Small Block 289 with the help from Comp Cams and A&S Motorsports more

	Restore A '65-'66 Console We add a new console to the interior of our Project '66 Ford Mustang Hardtop more

	Classic Mustang - Install a Drivetrain Installing the new drivetrain that will power our Project '66 Hardtop Ford Mustang more

	How To: Project '66 Dash Restoration We Continue the Interior by Freshening the Dash Assembly on project '66 more

	How To: Performance C4 Buildup We perform a performance buildup on the Project '66 C4 transmission more

	How To: Project '66 Trunk Detailing We detail the trunk and the rear of Project '66 Hardtop Mustang more

	How To: '65-'66 Power-Steering Conversion Converting a manual steering mustang to power steering using new and rebuilt parts more

	Project '66 Engine Compartment Detailing Engine compartment detailing for your classic Ford Mustang more

	Project '66 Side Glass Installation We Reassemble Our 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop's Door and Quarter-Window Internals more

	Real-World Solutions:Quarter-Panel Repairs Replacing and repairing the quarter panels on our project '66 hardtop mustang more

	Complete Cowl Repair Procedures for '65-'68 Mustangs We completly repair the rusted out cowl on our project '66 Hardtop Mustang more

	How To: Prep and Paint Your Mustang We show you the steps taken to prep and paint your Mustang with our Project '66 Hartop more

	'65-'66 Front Drum Brakes-Rebuilding and Detailing Front brake rebuild for our project '66 hardtop mustang more

	How I Restored My Mustang We take a glimpse inside the how, what, why, and where of restoring a vintage Mustang more

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Aston Martin race

New Aston Martin race series for Asia in 2008

Aston Martin is launching an exciting new one-make race series for Asia. This follows the announcement of two new Aston Martin dealerships in Shanghai and Beijing.

Called the Aston Martin Asia Cup (AMAC), the series starts in 2008 and will consist of 12 races throughout the Asia Pacific region including China, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Each race will feature a grid of 18 Aston Martin Vantage N24s, a 4.3 litre race-developed evolution of the V8 Vantage which has been proven in endurance and sprint races in Europe and the Middle East.

The AMAC will include a variety of 30 minute sprint races and longer endurance races, some of which will support Formula One events in the region. The series will provide a stable, well-regulated racing environment with competitive racing in equal equipment provided by the series’ organisers. Competitors will be able to ‘arrive and drive’ thanks to a comprehensive service package which includes: engineers and technicians, logistical support, hospitality and accommodation, race entry, and a comprehensive spare parts package. Drivers may be able to enter with their own teams, subject to approval by the series organisers.

Dr Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer, Aston Martin said: “When we announced plans to build the Vantage N24 for customers in 2006 we were very confident it would make a great choice for a one-make series. I am delighted that we are able to announce the Aston Martin Asia Cup for 2008, it will help greatly in communicating our brand values, performance, and product durability in this exciting new market.”

The Vantage N24 is built to international FIA GT4 regulations by Aston Martin Racing in the UK, who will also provide technical support for the series. The car has a V8 engine producing 410 bhp and weighs just 1350 kg. The 18 AMAC cars have the latest automated manual Sportshift transmission, for fast precise gear shifts, and all the cars are equipped with roll cages, safety fuel tanks, race seats and harnesses, and fire extinguisher systems. The cars will be serviced at the Aston Martin Beijing service facility at the city’s Goldenport race circuit. Aston Martin Beijing will be offering a special factory collection option, which will see customers receive expert instruction on the Goldenport track and an opportunity to drive a Vantage N24.

The AMAC series director is Ian Ross Geekie. Ian brings a wealth of motorsport experience as a series organiser, team manager and race driver in the Asia Pacific region. Ian has previously worked with several premium automotive marques within Asia, setting up a number of successful and high profile racing championships.

In addition to prize money and trophies, the overall winner of the AMAC series will be awarded a sponsored drive in a Vantage N24 in the FIA GT4 series in 2009.

The introduction of the Aston Martin Asia Cup marks a new and exciting chapter for Aston Martin and their partners in China and the Asia Pacific region.

Audi A4

The new Audi A4 is the definitive vehicle of the mid-sized sedan market and with Abt Sportsline engineers having refined the new model further, the result is an expressively-designed and exceptionally-engineered vehicle signalling a true victor of the class.

The Abt AS4 is styled to personify strength and agility without losing the A4's sense of elegance and is much a smooth cruiser as the Audi production model it is based on - all while throwing a sportier experience and more agile ride into the mix.
And these strengths are primarily accentuated through a new bodykit. Marked new front skirts, highlighting the car's headlamps, flow into new side wings and through to the 'acutely dynamic' rear end, finished off by a new rear spoiler and the addition of quad exhausts neatly-integrated into a new rear skirt.

Starting with a host of bar-raising drivetrains available from the new A4 range, Abt Sportsline engineers had a superb base on which to build. Kicking off with the A4's new turbocharged 1.8-litre TFSI unit, Abt Power boosted output from 160 to 200 PS with 310 Nm of torque now available on tap. With the optional Abt Power S upgrade, output from the 1.8 TFSI increases to 240 PS. It is a similar scene across the line-up. An Abt Power kit increases output from 143 PS on the production model 2.0 TDI to 170 PS and 200 PS with Abt Power S. From the 2.7 TDI comes power of 190 PS and 230 PS from the two respective power kits, while the 3.0 TDI generates 300 PS from the Abt Power S upgrade.
A 'perfectly tuned' suspension setup provides the car with an agile response and excellent road-holding ability at every corner, while specially-developed Abt and Abt Sports brakes enable powerful braking responses. A range of 18", 19" and 20" Abt sports alloys complement the AS4 'exceptionally'.

Lamborghini Murcielago SV

The Murcielago having last year had its engine upgraded to a 6.5-litre unit and its styling subtly revised for the 2007 model year LP640, the present range-topping Lamborghini is to take its final bow with the introduction of a special edition ultra-lightweight version - the Murcielago SV.

The SV will have weight-saving at its heart, with reductions expected to shave off between 220 and 300 pounds from the Murcielago's 3663-pound body. And in conjunction with a final power upgrade expected to exceed that of the Reventon's 6.5-litre V12-powered 641 horses, straying nearer to 680 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, straightline performance is set to be phenomenal.
Development will focus around three key areas: interior, exterior and mechanicals. Carbon-fiber will take over the cabin, with inner door skins, seat shells, the transmission tunnel and leather-lined door panels all becoming carbon fiber, as well as door handles being replaced with pull straps and the audio system being scrapped - but likely becoming a weighty optional extra.

With the exception of aluminium roof and door panels, the Murcielago boasts a carbon-fiber dominated body. And so the ditching of the front differential and driveshafts, to produce a rear-wheel-drive setup, will shed 90 pounds. All-new forged and machined alloy rims will lose some 13 pounds at each corner. The electronically-operated system used to raise and lower the rear spoiler will also go, to be replaced by two large carbon fiber wings.
To cope with power being routed solely to the rear wheels, traction control software will be heavily modified, while faster shifting will be provided by the standard fitting of Lamborghini's clutchless e-gear transmission system. Insiders suggest shift times could drop from 0.4 to 0.2 seconds.

Set to be replaced within three years, the SV is likely to be the last re-incarnation of the Murcielago before the arrival of its successor. There are as yet no plans for an ultra-lightweight Gallardo SV.