The Ferrari Van

So normally we are all used to Ferrari's being the apex exotic car manufacturer. I mean come on, these designs are sexy, sporty, and just oozing with class. For instance we are used to

 The Ferrari Daytona:

And the gorgeous Ferrari Dino:

There is just simply no other car manufacturer with as many timeless car models as Ferrari. Even with their newer, more creative ventures, such as the Ferrari FF (Beow) they have kept up with a standard that is so out of reach for so many.

Now, however, it seems Ferrari is running out of challenges. There have been talks of a Ferrari SUV in the works for some time now, but nothing solid has come fro our friends of the Prancing Ponu. 

Until now........

BEHOLD!

THE FERRARI VAN

The engine is in the back and fills the entire thing.....right?

While it is not clear when this is planning to be released, one thing is: Unfortunately the Ferrari Van will not be gracing the world's roadways anytime soon (or ever). I was just tired, saw this picture, and had a good laugh. That being said, there ARE plans for Ferrari to build an SUV, following first Porsche and now Lamborghini into that segment. Here's to hoping Ferrari builds the sexiest SUV the world has ever seen!

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I Am a Sucker for Rotary Cars

Here are a couple pictures of a 4-Rotor IMSA GTO Class RX-7

I will try and find a video of this thing in action too because it sounds like a complete monster! It's a classic and hopefully Mazda comes out with another rotary machine soon! (Wishful thinking I know, plans keep being pushed back but who knows what the future holds!)

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The Ford GT LeMans Monster

I am a Huge fan of the Ford GT, but I can't quite understand why they limited it's potential so much by only putting a V-6 in there. There is only so much power, and so much boost, you can put into an engine before you just start blowing them up!

That being said, it does look dead sexy, so maybe other racers will be distracted by its beauty enough for it to move up a couple places. I mean just look at this thing:

And if you haven't seen the thing in action I recommend checking out this video:

Maybe that twin-turbo 6 does have what it takes after all...

(Thanks to Top Gear! Looking forward to the new season!)

The Electric Car to Rule Them All

Introducing the Zombie 222; The Mustang That Just Says 'NO' to Gasoline.

Oh, and it is BONKERS fast.

This classic 1968 Mustang has received an electric makeover from Mitch Medford and electric drag racer John Wayland. The two turned the car into something that easily bests the Tesla Model S P85D on the track.

They call it the Zombie 222, and it looks like it’s only a lightly modified Mustang fastback. Open the hood, though, and you see the changes are much deeper. The stock V8 engine has been replaced by two electric motors rated at a total 440 volts. They’re linked to a high-capacity battery pack designed for track driving. This all sends over 800 horsepower and 1,800 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. Here is another shot:

What do you all think? Awesome or a crime against the Mustang gods? Check out the source link for all the info!

Electric ‘68 Mustang Hits 60 MPH in 2 Seconds, Eats Teslas for Breakfast!

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Really Cool Porsche LeMans Pics

These are some stylized pics I found while hunting for Porsche content. Very cool, and they definitely denote a sense of speed!

Tell me these aren't incredible:

RIGHT?!?! Amazing. Stunning. All the good adjectives!

Here is a Video of Pure Madness!

Lamborghini, Bugatti, Lexus, McLaren.

Racing.

Please watch and enjoy the madness.

http://gofast918.tumblr.com/post/121737563517/epiccc

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The New Camaro

http://topgear.tumblr.com/post/119547208698/muscle-out-its-the-2015-chevrolet

Thanks Top Gear on Tumblr!

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A Tesla for Two Tastes

Tesla Motors: Killing It.

Except they still haven't made any money really.... Or at least turned a profit. Still, I am pumped to see what their "car for the masses" will be like especially now that their will be two variations on it:

Tesla Model 3 will come in sedan and crossover variants

At a conference in Washington, D.C., Tesla's chief technical officer shared more details on the upcoming Model 3.- Road and Track Magazine.

Hold On A Sec...

They do have just such ambitious plans and are so popular with pretty much everyone that they can almost do no wrong. I mean their CEO is investing millions in AI, Space X (which is amazing), and the super futuristic Hyperloop technology. It's almost as if their plans are so cool we don't notice or care that they burn through money like wildfire.

All I can say is I hope their Model X SUV/Crossover vehicle is successful enough to keep them on track for the Model 3. If they reach that point I think they will become one of the most successful companies in American history. Mr.Musk, keep the enthusiasm going, you're a modern mad scientist!

The future of Tesla rides on you, Model X! Don't let us down!

A Beautiful White Rotary Machine!

Mazda RX-7 Turbo

This one looks just like the one I have, minus the white on white rims. I gotta say, even though they only pushed 6-7 PSI of boost stock, these cars are one heck of a great time to drive! And if you wanted to push that boost up, the engine and tranny could handle some pretty insane levels of horsepower!

http://gofast918.tumblr.com/post/121655544497/jpnstyl-white-on-white

The Only View Many of us Will Ever See of a Porsche 918 Spyder

Still... Not a bad view!

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My Favorite Car as a Kid

The Classic, All-American, Shelby Cobra

http://android57829.tumblr.com/post/121555373504/automotivated-ac-cobra-by-ivan-c-photography

For any Rotary fans out there

Before the RX-7 made the Wankel Rotary Famous...

We had this cute little bastard; the Mazda RX-3

And yes I know there were more before that, Including the Cosmo Sport (my personal fave), but just a handsome little car right there. And anyone who says rotary engines aren't cool doesn't understand how they work! And just how power efficient they are for their size!

http://gofast918.tumblr.com/post/121549230597/radracerblog-1973-mazda-rx-3

This Koeniggsegg is Just Incredible

http://gofast918.tumblr.com/post/121435152857/the-koenigsegg-regera-a-new-era-the-regera-was

What they fail to mention is it has 1500 HP and NO TRANSMISSION. Let that blow your mind for awhile...

In More Cheerful News

I present you with a drop dead gorgeous Porsche 911 GT3

Click the link for plenty more where that beauty came from!

http://gofast918.tumblr.com/post/121455024477/carpr0n-starring-porsche-911-gt3-by

Sad News for Tesla Motors Fans...

Tesla May Not Try and Pursue it's Battery Swapping Stations After All...

For those who enjoy the antics of Tesla Motors and their electric car strategy, one of the most intriguing developments lately has been their plan to utilize battery swap stations. Normally Tesla drivers have to plug in and wait the 45 or so minutes before their car is fully charged again, but these battery swapping stations would change all that. 

The idea is very similar to that of a gas station. A driver pulls up, pays, and in a Tesla Motorcar case, an automated system pulls out the empty battery pack and plugs in a fully charged one automatically. In fact, this process takes less time than the average combustion engine commuter to fill up a 16 gallon tank. 

So why is this probably not going to happen? Well it costs upwards of $60 per swap, as much even as $100. Plus the existing charging infrastructure (which is largely available free of charge) seems to do Tesla customers just fine. Perhaps sometime in the future we can have an interesting gadget such as this, but alas we are ahead of the times yet again!

Here is the full story: 

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/news/a25872/elon-musk-tesla-battery-swap/