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Silverstone: Toyota Beats Porsche. Chan Racing Wins LMP2. Ford Bests Ferrari, Porsche in GT Pro. Ferrari takes GT Am
The race – pure England at this time of year (or any time) – was run under mixed weather conditions, forcing teams to choose between tires – slicks, so-called intermediates or rain rubber in changing conditions that forced drivers to extract the best performance out of the world’s most exciting racing machines. Continue reading
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Tagged aston martin, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, ferrari, ford gt, Ken Zino, le mans, porsche, Silverstone, sports car endurance racing, Toyota Yazoo, wec
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Silverstone – WEC Opening Round Pits Toyota against Porsche in the run-up to the Grueling 24 Hours at Le Mans
The first track appearance in real racing conditions sees Porsche and Toyota dueling with two very different LMP1 cars with mixed results in the fastest, most expensive top class. Continue reading
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Runs Fastest Quarter-Mile Ever
With 840 horsepower and 770 pounds-feet of torque from a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine, the new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the most-powerful production muscle car in history. It posted the world’s fastest quarter-mile with an elapsed time (ET) … Continue reading
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Ford GT Faster than McLaren 675LT or Ferrari 458?
Ford’s marketing problem is its V6 engine versus the throaty roar of the V8 engines of the Ferrari and McLaren. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ferrari 458 Speciale, ford gt, Ken Zino, McLaren 675LT
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Bahrain – Audi One, Two. Porsche Wins Drivers’ Title
In its last race in World Endurance Cup, Audi dominated Bahrain by taking the first two spots on the podium. However, the new WEC driver world champions, Romain Dumas (FR), Neel Jani (CH) and Marc Lieb (DE) in the #2 Porsche only came in sixth after contact with another car early in the race. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, endurance racing, Ken Zino, WEC Bahrain
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Porsche 911 RSR, Panamera Executive Debut at Los Angeles
At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Porsche will unveil the 911 RSR racing car that is designed to compete internationally during 2017, and four so-called Panamera Executive models. Continue reading
Camaro ZL1 Posts 7:29.6 Lap at Nürburgring
Whether it’s a great marketing move is not in question, but the Ring is not without its critics who question its relevance to production car buyers who are not the professionals – drivers and teams – who undertake such runs on racing tires. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, nürburgring nordschleife, zl1
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First Look – 2017 Sentra SR Turbo
Sentra is Nissan’s third best-selling vehicle in the United States. The Turbo is expected to expand its market reach in marketing babble. Continue reading
Posted in design and styling, marketing, new vehicle, performance
Tagged 2017 Sentra SR Turbo, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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Petersen Museum Displaying Classic BMW Cars
The oldest car on display during this special exhibition is the 1970 Alpina 2002ti which had its original paint and body work restored in 2014. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, design and styling, engineering, performance, racing, shows and events
Tagged autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Petersen Museum
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Binge Selling! Ford GT Production Extended
It appears that more cars according to Pericak means more exclusive. This assertion would have had me laughed out of my high school logic class. Maybe expelled. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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Woodward Dream Cruise – Camaros Run before the Rain
This is likely the largest gathering of Mustang owners in the world. The Ford Mustang, of course, was on sale more than a year ahead of the first Camaro. Mustang established and defined the pony car segment. There were no Ford Motor photos, no press releases, nothing but silence during the Cruise, unless you count the local shopper. Continue reading
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Alfa Romeo 2017 Giulia at 2016 Monterey Car Week
During one of the most notable auto events in North America, the 2016 Monterey Car Week will see Alfa Romeo showcase its all-new 2017 Giulia sport sedans, with ride-and-drives of the 4C Spider around the Monterey Peninsula. Continue reading
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Tagged alfisti, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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BMW 507 Driven by Elvis at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The BMW 507 driven by Elvis Presley while he was doing military service in Germany is restored and will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The 507 disappeared for nearly 50 years, and was believed to have been lost. After almost two years of restoration work, BMW Group Classic is presenting the roadster for the first time on 21 August 2016.
Elvis Presley used the BMW 507 to drive between his home in Bad Nauheim and the U.S. Army Base in Friedberg, Southern Germany. He was often mobbed by female fans. The paintwork of the roadster was frequently daubed with messages of love painted in lipstick. Continue reading
Acura NSX GT3 Racecar Public Test at Mid-Ohio Thursday
The Acura NSX GT3 racecar will make its public test debut on July 28 during practice sessions at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, NSX GT3
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First Look – Acura NSX GT3 Racecar
The NSX GT3 is produced by the Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio, the exclusive manufacturing home for the new Acura NSX. Continue reading
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