By now you have heard that Porsche will offer a 7-speed manual transmission on the new 2012 Carrera 911, code-named 991. In case you wondered what the shift pattern will look like, wonder no more.
Some thoughts: … Continue Reading
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Every time a new version of the Corette or the 911 comes out, which happens pretty often, every automotive magazine comes out with their big “Corvette versus Carrera!” comparison. To me, and to actual buyers, such comparisons are pointless. I have yet to meet anyone who actually cross-shopped the two cars; you either want a ‘Vette or you want a 911, performance numbers be damned.
That fact could not be more true for the convertible versions of each. These are both street cars and they appeal to potential buyers through style and image, not performance. No track junkie would consider either of those two convertibles, just as none of the convertible buyers would eye the Z06 or the GT3.
The Corvette and the 911 have been around for a very long time. In their own way, both remained true to their roots and evolved since their introductions. Current generations of both are nearing the end of their life cycles which means that soon there will be more pointless Corvette versus Carrera comparisons. Before that happens however, I got one last chance to drive the C6 and 997.2 which allowed me write this pointless comparison. … Continue Reading
One of the greatest Concours events on the east coast, the Greenwich Concours d ‘ Elegance, is split into two days: a domestic day on Saturday and European day on Sunday. I only made it to the show on Sunday since it is some distance from my home and because I find the obscure European cars more interesting. Check out the gallery below where I have attempted to capture the most interesting cars.
Motorsport season is in full swing. In an effort to provide better understanding of the various forms of road racing in North America we provide you with Complete Guides to each one. This week we look at SCCA Pro Racing Pirelli World Challenge.
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The month of May is almost upon us and motorsports are in full swing. In an effort to provide better understanding of the various forms of road racing in North America and the world we have brought you the Complete Guide to American Le Mans Series and the Complete Guide to the Indycar Series. Now we look at Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series.
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Back in the summer of 2009, I set out to find a great second driver for less than $3000. The goal was to fix ‘er up and sell ‘er on for a profit. People warned me that I’d be throwing money out the window but I’m stubborn so I found out the hard way.
I was looking for something fun, sporty, and older since I had a small budget. I checked out lots of clunkers including some Alfa Romeo Spyders, BMW 635CSi’s, and Porsche naturally aspirated 944′s among lots of other cars. … Continue Reading
This is a weekly (or whenever I get around to it) segment which will briefly outline some of the week’s most important and exciting stories which relate to dad-stuff, car-stuff and kid-stuff. This week we have the L.A. Auto Show special as tons of cars make their debut and dominate the headlines this week. … Continue Reading
In December of 2009 New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission issued an Request For Proposal for the next generation of NYC Taxi cabs. Recently, three finalists were selected: Ford Transit Connect, Nissan Minivan, and a Turkish Karsan Taxi. The first one is a solid choice, the second is an obscure JDM minivan, and it is anyone’s guess what the Karsan is.
Clearly, there is serious room for improvement. … Continue Reading
Part two of The Boxster Tale.
I told my wife about the car and the story that her father, Michael, told me. She really wanted him to get the car and instructed me to convince him of that. I told her that he may have some reservations regarding the price. While the car is priced well, dumping almost twenty large out of savings for something you don’t entirely need ain’t exactly fun. … Continue Reading
My phone rang on an early Saturday morning interrupting my oatmeal consumption. It was my father-in-law, Michael, and therefore I promptly ignored it. It rang again two minutes later, same number, and sensing urgency I answered. In a very excided way Michael begun describing that this mechanic in town which he goes to twice per year has this great Porsche for sale. I listened while desperately trying to prevent my eyes from rolling into the back of my head: “it’s a 2001, and it only has 14,000 miles on it, it’s a two-seater, it’s in great condition and he is asking $20,000 for it”. Despite my obvious efforts not to entertain this, Michael was insistent that I drive there and look at it. Fine. … Continue Reading
Looking for a two-passenger sporty convertible? Perhaps something to compliment your Range Rover? Here are three best suggestions ranging in price from a lot to a lot more, surly one will appeal to you senses. … Continue Reading
You have finally made it. It was a lot of hard work, it was making the right choices, probably being at the right place at the right time and, admit it, luck. You did whatever it took to get here, and finally you have arrived, Mr. Bigshot/CEO/President/Money Launderer/Entrepreneur/Thief/Golden Parachute Recipient/Inventor/Genius/Hedge Fund manager/Ponzi Scheme Person/E-list Actor/Blogger/Lottery Winner/Inventor of TopsyTail/etc, etc. You have your multi-million dollar house, paid off of course, boat, vacations, and all the other good stuff. Now, since everyone at the country club has one, you must get an exotic supercar. Yes, so you get the latest and greatest limited edition Italian with a dozen cylinders and stuff you could not possibly explain to anyone, but it doesn’t matter, because YOU have it and they don’t!
So…, now what?
This is the first of three articles on Rally Racing. I intend to cover car set-ups, driver training, different classes, and whatever else I may come upon. This part will show a built of an Open Class rally car, which is …
I have recently had the opportunity to drive the new Jaguar XFR on the road and on a race track. With the XFR competing directly against the BMW M5, which I have also had the opportunity to drive on the track …
While you may have already read a thing or two about BMW’s new compression ignition offerings, you may not have heard all the details, and you may have some questions. I sure did, and I did my best to answer them …
French cars; some say they’re ugly, some say they’re beautiful, all agree that they’re unreliable. However, there is something about them that makes you want to look. These pictures were taken in March of 2007, my wife’s and mine last trip …
Do you think your ’02 Chevy Tahoe with 170k miles is at the end of its life? Try driving a ’55 Suburban that you inherited from you father. This is a gallery of car pictures from Cuba, where the only way …
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