Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Rumormill: Bugatti developing $3m uber-Veyron track car]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/rumormill-bugatti-developing-3m-uber-veyron-track-car/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/rumormill-bugatti-developing-3m-uber-veyron-track-car/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/rumormill-bugatti-developing-3m-uber-veyron-track-car/#commentsFiled under: ,

Speculation over a potential second model from Bugatti has been a colossal roller-coaster. There were rumors of a super-luxury sedan, an entry-level roadster and a targa variant of the existing Veyron.

The Veyron was a pet project of former VW Group CEO Ferdinand Piech, who remains chairman of the VW supervisory board and is said to be keen on moving ahead with a follow-up to the Veyron. When Martin Winterkorn took over, however, he was reported to have shelved any plans for an additional model, prompting Bugatti CEO Thomas Bscher to resign. Bugatti then shifted to the control of Bentley CEO Franz-Josef Paefgen, who, after shoehorning the Veyron's engine into a Bentley Arnage luxury sedan, revealed last September that there would be an additional Bugatti coming.

Reports are now surfacing which indicate that the new model could be an even more expensive, even faster supercar than the Veyron. Whereas the Veyron, for all its enormous, time-bending power and speed, was designed as a comfortable grant tourer, the new model would be a tighter, more track-focused supercar. Power would likely come from a retuned version of the Veyron's 8-liter quad-turbo W16, which was long reported to be under-rated in its power production of 1000 hp, and is tipped to produce 1175 hp in the new version. Artistic renderings from German magazine Auto Motor und Sport depict the car with styling more akin to a Le Mans racer, with a protruding front splitter and an enormous rear wing.

The vehicle, currently rumored to be code-named "Project Lydia" after Ettore Bugatti's wife, would exceed the 400km/h top speed of the Veyron in pursuit of a Nurburgring lap time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds. While these reports could very well turn out to be no more substantial than previous ones, if Bugatti did built Project Lydia in a reported run of 70 examples for a whopping ?2.5 million apiece, it would easily eclipse anything else out there.

[Source: Auto Motor und Sport via Motor Authority]

Rumormill: Bugatti developing $3m uber-Veyron track car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With 19 magazine covers and a starring role in Hollywood Nights, Popular Hotrodding's Project X is the classic hotrod. Since 1965 it's been modified constantly, but GM wanted to take a shot at the vehicle it had created 50 years ago. The General started with a 427 crate engine, and added parts from production models like the C6 Corvette and even the Chevy Colorado. Seats come from the Cadillac STS, a new center cluster was added, and the giant steering wheel from a 1963 Impala SS rounds out the interior. We were there for the live unveil of the updated four-wheeled legend, and you can view some of the action by clicking play on the video above.

SEMA 2007 VIDEO: Popular Hotrodding's Project X originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It is a Lotus, it isn't a Lotus. It is a Lotus, it isn't a Lotus. Today we think it could be, despite earlier reports to the contrary. But whether that mysetrious test mule spotted with Lotus paperwork was actually a Lotus or not, the famed British sportscar company in fact does have a supercar planned for the near future. This right from the lion's mouth, the lion in this case being Lotus' American chief Mike Kimberly.

Not much is known about what form the car will take or what we'll find under the hood, but given Lotus' focus on handling as well as its current and past models, a mid-engine/rear-drive layout would be a safe bet. The supercar would cap a rapidly expanding range of sportscars for Lotus, and not just variants of the Elise like we have now. A new Esprit is on the way, despite powertrain-related set-backs, and the 2+2 known as "Project Eagle" is slated for debut at the British auto show before hitting the market in 2009.

The three new models are part of the company's plan to dramatically increase production from last year's 2,875 to 8,000 over the next several years.

[Source: Motor Authority]

Hah! So Lotus is working on a new supercar! originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been an exciting start, mainly because I get to dig out all my old model building tools and skills. That's also why it's been a little slow since the initial post went up, because I've had to find all those model building tools. The last model I built was a '67 Belvidere GTX over ten years ago and 100 miles from here. I haven't been able to find my X-Acto knife set, but I've made do so far with my home-improvement scarred Stanley 99E razor knife.

I've had an airbrush for years, my uncle generously got it as a gift way back when I was seriously into fine arts. I haven't actually taken the opportunity to use the setup, but it was always comforting knowing that I had it at the ready should I want to become one of those guys in malls doing terrible recreations of scenes from Scarface on t-shirts. The time has come for me to learn how to use it, so I've been doing a bit of research, and finally stopped at a hobby store the other day and picked up some paints and other goodies.

Gallery: Autoblog Project Edsel part 1

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Autoblog Project Edsel: Paint and Body originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The recreational car show season is about two-thirds of the way done for 2007, at least here in New England. There will be good cruise days sprinkled in until about Halloween, but as the summer winds down, so does the practice of four-wheeled gatherings. Every year as I stroll past rows of shiny fenders, my thoughts wander to what fun there is to be had with that vehicle that doesn't participate in workaday drudgery.

For project cars, it's a veritable prerequisite to have a garage. Note the shot of my driveway, and its distinct lack of a garage. Lacking a place to store all the accoutrements of the vehicular addiction hobby, let alone provide a proper roof over the heads of my vehicles makes upkeep of even our regular rides that much more difficult, never mind keeping the shine on anything special.

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A project car on a blogging budget: Autoblog Project Edsel originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Project Gotham Racing 4 on the Xbox 360 has new AI, a revised in-car view, a career mode, better graphics, more cars... and a dynamic weather system! Thunderclouds, rain in the day, snow at night, icy roads, the perfect 4-wheel slide that suddenly turns mid-corner into a face full of Armco, it's all there -- you'll just never know when, because it's "dynamic". The quote from Bizarre, makers of PGR4: "This results in changing physics when powering around a corner on the wet or icy surface in Shanghai and St. Petersburg or any of the game's 10 other locations." You can see standard and HD movies of the unpredictable dynamic weather here. Get ready to get wet.

[Source: Joystiq]

Gallery: Project Gotham Racing 4 - dynamic weather

Don't forget the snow tires: PGR4 to feature "dynamic" weather originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2007 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With some minor disassembly performed in Part I in anticipation of a new cold air intake, we also performed a few modifications that will be explained further in some later posts. Now that the car and components are ready for installation, let's dive under the hood to finish up this project.

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Autoblog Project Garage: Cold-air intake, Part II originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the quest to improve performance, few modifications provide the horsepower-per-dollar payback of a proper cold air intake. The issue here is that the factory usually designs for a different set of priorities than us enthusiasts hold dear; that in itself isn't evidence of poor engineering, but trade-offs are often embraced by those of us looking to go fast. In other words, this modification isn't for everyone, but it can reward handsomely.

For the price of a couple hundred bucks, an hour or so of your time, some increased maintenance effort in the future, and a the loss of some foul-weather tolerance, you too can enjoy the benefits of additional fresh air.

Continue reading Autoblog Project Garage: Cold-air intake, Part I

Autoblog Project Garage: Cold-air intake, Part I originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Part I out of the way and the front end of our Buick Roadmaster in pieces, the next logic step is to start putting things back together. In this installment, we'll get the control arms buttoned up, and pay some loving attention to the steering gear. Click through for more grease-under-the-fingernails goodness.

Continue reading Autoblog Maintenance 301: Part II of our front suspension/steering refresh

Autoblog Maintenance 301: Part II of our front suspension/steering refresh originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Suspension components, charged with providing articulation while withstanding a constant beating from rough roads, live an incredibly tough life. Proper maintenance that includes regular lubrication helps, but once the odometer clicks over the sixth digit, it's often time for some fresh components. While the slow onset of wear might mask any issues, all it'll take is a spin in a newer vehicle or a look at the tread wear pattern to get some perspective on the problem.

Fortunately, for most of us, like-new handling precision can be restored with a few hours, a couple hundred bucks of parts (and maybe that much again for some specialty tools), and a skinned knuckle or two. We're going to tear into the front end of our 155,000-mile Buick Roadmaster to show you how it's done, and it might get some mild upgrades while we're at it.

Continue reading Autoblog Maintenance 301: Front suspension/steering refresh, Part I

Autoblog Maintenance 301: Front suspension/steering refresh, Part I originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another eBay gem. The seller is exceedingly honest about what he's offering; a mostly picked-over carcass. There really isn't much left, and we're wondering if the busted up windshield is the result of a rollover. While putting wheels back under this tub would be a monumental undertaking, we know of nowhere else you could start negotiating on a 'Vette for a buck. Given the time, space and determination, you could be tooling around in a bargain-basement Vette come spring, after a long winter snowed-in in the garage. Thinking creatively, this hulk would make a great bed frame once treated to some Sawz-All love. Other uses could include: hot tub or kiddie pool, planter, trash receptacle, or koi pond.

Thanks to tipster Alan!

[Source: eBay]

Corvette Starter Kit - CHEAP! originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We certainly wouldn't claim that the only measure of a gearhead is the number of projects in his or her garage, but certainly it's a useful metric. By that standard, Hot Rod's David Freiburger definitely deserves his post as editor-in-chief, but even he has found himself with more cars than time and is now looking for some assistance in setting priorities.

Hit the link below to view and vote on the projects. We think that The Rallye Duster and NovaXCross would be hugely entertaining, but too many of our formative years were spent watching Smokey and the Bandit and so The Track Day TA is our pick. Note that no bonus points will be awarded to commenters who point out our fetish for cars from the disco decade that are built into all-around performers, as this has previously been established.

[Source: Hot Rod (Subscribe)]

Hot Rod wants your help selecting its next project car originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After dedicating the last several years to the pursuit of power and handling, we're finally putting forth an effort to slow down our car. Consider this to be an indicaton of hard-earned maturity (as opposed to our receding hairlines, which are just signs of getting old).

Our new parts showed up in the second installment of this write-up, and after leaving them out in the barn for several months, we finally found some time to improve the stopping ability of our 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS. With improved stopping ability only a few simple steps away, we'll be able to hit future autocrosses and open-track days with more confidence.

Continue reading The Autoblog Project Garage: Big-brake install, Part III

The Autoblog Project Garage: Big-brake install, Part III originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A plan is finally in place for rebuilding the broken Tremec T56 transmission from our 1996 Impala SS; now it's time to carefully assemble some components in such a way that it'll survive the sort of abuse that we dish out every time the car hits the racetrack.

Follow along as we walk through the process of building a six-speed manual trans, and hopefully you'll realize that it's a fairly straightforward task when armed with the proper service documentation and a handful of tools.

Continue reading Autoblog Maintenance 301: Transmission R&R, Part IV

Autoblog Maintenance 301: Transmission R&R, Part IV originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When we last visited this project*, we'd torn down a couple of Tremec T56 transmissions - the F-body/Viper hybrid that was making nasty rock-crushing noises from under the floorpan of our Impala SS, and one from a Chevy SSR that was presumably still in good working order, and perhaps could serve as a source of spare parts.

So, where do we go from here? First, it's important to understand what failed in the broken transmission, and why. Next, we'd like to figure out how to prevent another occurrence, because transmission replacement is not an enjoyable recreational activity. Finally, we'll hopefully build a stronger gearbox that can survive 600+ lb-ft of torque on the input shaft and a couple tons' worth of mass on the other end.

*Yes, that was several months ago. Welcome to the real world, where projects don't move in nice, neat one-month increments.

Continue reading Autoblog Maintenance 301: Transmission R&R, Part III

Autoblog Maintenance 301: Transmission R&R, Part III originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following the Smart Roadster's dismal sales failure, the rights and equipment to build it were sold to a British engineering firm called Project Kimber, which, as we reported earlier, will use the diminutive barchetta to resurrect the old AC brand. Although the first sketches didn't show much change from the Smart's design, Project Kimber has now released a new rendering of the revised car, featuring some differentiating design elements. Most obvious are the new front end and the Lamborghini-style scissor doors, which may or may not make it to production.

The AC will be built in both coupe and roadster body-styles at a site in the UK. Project Kimber is amassing a $65 million investment and has ironed out a deal with DCX for the Smart Roadster's original manufacturing equipment.

The rendering isn't much to go on, but considering some of the names involved - like Gordon Murray (of McLaren design fame) and John Piper (from the JCB Dieselmax land speed record project) - this should be interesting.

[Source: Motor Authority]

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Quite simply, rust sucks. Most any vehicle regularly driven during winters in the Salt Belt will fall victim to corrosion, and the various spray-on undercoatings available from the aftermarket have their shortcomings. Specifically, the spray-on application of these coatings often results in incomplete coverage, and what is applied will typically degrade upon repeated exposure to a decade's worth of abrasive road debris.

After dropping the fuel tank on our 1996 Buick Roadmaster, we found some oxidized ugliness despite the vehicle's near-impeccable maintenance record. Fortunately, the damage was caught before significant amounts of sheetmetal were lost, and modern technology has provided us with the tools to keep the situation from getting worse.

Continue reading Autoblog Project Garage: Underbody rust mitigation

Autoblog Project Garage: Underbody rust mitigation originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the goals of the Autoblog Project Garage posts is to give our readers some insight into the scope of various projects, including a sense of the amount of time it might take to complete a job given our usual variety of distractions. As a case in point, the first post concerning a rear-disc conversion on a 1996 Buick Roadmaster (don't laugh - it's much faster than it appears) took place nearly two and a half months ago, and we're just now wrapping things up with the install of an axle that we rebuilt (see the second and third posts for more info).

So, with that being said, let's crawl underneath the car, remove the old drum-brake axle, and slide in the freshened Impala SS rear axle with its 12" disc brakes, lower gearing, and limited slip diff.

Continue reading Autoblog Project Garage: Axle swap, Part IV

Autoblog Project Garage: Axle swap, Part IV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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British tuning house Project Kahn seem to have a knack for messing with perfection like few others kahn. They'll take your Ferrari, Bentley, Range Rover, Aston Martin or other bespoke wheels and take it a step further.

Kahn's latest project starts with the already elite Rolls Royce Phantom and raises the stakes while dropping the height with an electronically-adjustable suspension, monster 22-inch rims, tinted glass, and full Nappa leather interior. And - the cherry atop the sundae - a carbon fiber umbrella stashed in the door.

It's simply the only thing to do when the fellow at the mansion down the street buys a Phantom just like yours and you simply must show him up.

[Source: Motor Authority]

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In the previous installment of this epic saga, we started reassembling the axle that will be going underneath a 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In case you've forgotten the point of this exercise - and you'd be forgiven, as the scope of this project has suffered mightily from feature creep - we're trying to replace the stock rear drum brakes, worn-out limited slip, and way-too-steep 2.56:1 gears with the discs and 3.08s from an Impala SS.

With the housing freshly painted, new bearings and seals installed, and the carrier secured in place, it's time to button this thing up by installing the axle shafts and brakes.

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Autoblog Project Garage: Axle swap, Part III originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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