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Shelby Tuatara: Hello World Speed Record

July 23, 2011 by The Checkered Flag 2 Comments

Shelby has released some images and information about its latest Veyron-challenging supercar, the Tuatara.

Bugatti Veyron, DNA, List of fastest production cars, McLaren F1, New Zealand, Shelby, Shelby Supercars, SSC Aero, Tuatara

SSC Ultimate Aero II: Is it going to win the crown?

October 11, 2010 by The Checkered Flag 0 Comments

Top Gear has let loose another batch of pics showcasing the SSC Ultimate Aero II. In addition to the tantalizing imagery, we get some facts and figures. For starters, this new Ultimate Aero is powered by a 6.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that can scream up to a 9,000 rpm redline. Power? 1,350 horses, every last drop of […]

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Bugatti Veyron, Carbon fiber, Colin Chapman, Jason Castriota, Power-to-weight ratio, Shelby Supercars, SSC Aero, Top Gear

Best car for x-amount of money

October 4, 2010 by The Checkered Flag 0 Comments

What sports car would you buy if you had: $30,000 $50,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 And why? For me: $30,000: 2011 Mazda MX-5. I love the car. $50,000: 2011 Shelby GT500. Same reason as the first. $100,000: This is a tough one, but I might just have to say Lotus Elise. Why? Super small, and can […]

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Autos, Lotus, Lotus Elise, Makes and Models, Mazda MX-5, Recreation, Sports car, SSC Aero