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- Can A Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Outrun An Arrow? Video
- J.D. Power 2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS) Released: Lexus Tops Chart
- Video: Stock Scion FR-S Lays Down 173 Rear-Wheel-Horsepower
- 2013 Continental GT Speed: Bentley Builds Their Fastest Production Car w/ 616HP
- ‘Imported From Gotham City’ – Chrysler Sponsors ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ with 300S Ad Spot
- IS BMW Back To Planning A New M1?
| Can A Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Outrun An Arrow? Video Posted: 20 Jun 2012 12:30 PM PDT
Many factors determine the speed of an arrow leaving a bow, including the weight of the arrow, the draw (and design) of the bow and wind conditions at the range. For the sake of argument, let's just say that the average speed of an arrow as it leaves a bow is 83 meters per second, which translates to around 186 miles per hour. That's quite a bit faster than the top speed of a Hyundai Genesis Coupe, even the 3.8-liter version. Still, the arrow begins to loose speed almost as soon as it leaves the bow, thanks to wind resistance. Is it possible, then, for a car given a running start to out-run an arrow over a distance of about 100 meters? We'd spoil the video if we gave away the answer, but ask yourself this: would Hyundai release the video if the Genesis Coupe couldn't cross the line faster than the arrow? We're not sure the video proves anything, but at least it's a car stunt we hadn't seen before. We also don't recommend you try to duplicate this video at home, especially if you drive a convertible.   | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| J.D. Power 2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS) Released: Lexus Tops Chart Posted: 20 Jun 2012 11:23 AM PDT
Each year J.D. Power and Associates release an Initial Quality Study composed of a 228-question survey conducted by responses from U.S. consumers that purchased or leased a new vehicle. Based on 74,000 responses from consumers, the 2012 IQS survey reveals brand quality from the number of issues reported averaged from problems per 100 vehicles to give each nameplate a corresponding ranking. This year, Lexus tops the list for the second year in a row where it was followed by Jaguar, Porsche, Cadillac, Honda, Acura, Infiniti, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Also finishing above the industry average were Mazda, GMC, Nissan, Ram and Chevrolet.
It was hard to rise and easy to fall this year as automakers scored the biggest improvement in quality since 2009 and sliced the average number of problems reported per 100 vehicles to 102 from 107 in 2011, Power said. Automakers make quality an extremely important aspect of vehicles produced today. With an abundance of new electronics and devices finding their way into today's automobiles, they remain to be a major factor in studies such as J.D. Power's IQS. Within the study it was noted that a rising number of 'problems' were in fact issues where consumers had difficulty utilizing certain features instead of it being an actual 'broken' or 'flawed' item. The single biggest problem reported this year was voice-recognition devices that didn't work properly. Maybe this could be a breakthrough for Apple integrating Siri in select vehicles. View the complete 2012 J.D. Power and Associates IQS chart below and see where your favorite vehicle make placed this year.
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| Video: Stock Scion FR-S Lays Down 173 Rear-Wheel-Horsepower Posted: 20 Jun 2012 10:45 AM PDT
The new Scion FR-S, alongside of the new Subaru BRZ, is one of the most highly anticipated low-cost enthusiast oriented vehicles to hit the market. With its heritage and engineering aspects coming from both ends of the Japanese car culture spectrum (Subaru and Toyota), it is sure to be a hit among enthusiasts looking for one of the best platforms to build off of and modify. To prove that the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ is one of the best foundations to start with in the tuner world, we have posted Inside Line's Dyno run of the FR-S below.
Surprisingly the new Scion FR-S is quite the efficient little rear-wheel-drive vehicle putting out a healthy 173 horsepower to the wheels. With a rating of 200 horsepower to the flywheel, the FR-S has a relatively small power loss through the drivetrain. In knowing this, tuners are already ahead of the game. We await wheel-horsepower numbers of the first few tuners who bolt-on that monster turbo kit to the new FR-S or BRZ. Exciting stuff!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 Continental GT Speed: Bentley Builds Their Fastest Production Car w/ 616HP Posted: 20 Jun 2012 09:25 AM PDT
Bentley is more than willing to suffice for the request delivering the fastest land-yacht with two doors yet with the introduction of their new 2013 Continental GT Speed. The all-new 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed does not appear to have many changes just by the looks alone but you would be mistaken.
What lies behind that large mesh grill is a refined 12-cylinder engine fitting to propel the mammoth-sized luxury sports coupe to exotic-car speeds while offering up lavish interior appointments. The new 2013 Continental GT Speed is Bentley's fastest production car ever with a 616 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine. The new Bentley Continental GT Speed, rolling on unique 21-inch wheels shod in 275/35R21 Pirelli PZero tires, is destined for a top speed of 205 mph and dash to 60 mph from a standstill in 4 seconds flat. To get to such a high speed, the Continental GT Speed permanently directs power to all four wheels through a close-ratio ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and benefits from lowered uprated suspension for better handling. The 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed will make its debut at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Orders for the new 2013 Continental GT Speed are currently being taken with the first cars delivered as early as October of this year.        2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Press Release
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| ‘Imported From Gotham City’ – Chrysler Sponsors ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ with 300S Ad Spot Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:25 AM PDT
Okay sure Gotham and the real city of Detroit have some things in common. After all, Detroit is Gotham City right? With the new 'Dark Knight Rises' movie to hit the big screen next month, Chrysler jumps into the mix with a new ad and slogan, 'Imported from Gotham'. Partnering with Warner Bros. Pictures, Chrysler released a 30-second ad spot titled "imported from Gotham City" in place of the traditional "Imported from Detroit" slogan.
The new ad spot features the Chrysler 300S, revealing a dark customized exterior and modifications fitting for Gotham City (you can’t get the flames on the real car). Of course we don't think Batman would choose a new Chrysler 300S as his choice of transportation. After-all, we caught Catwoman behind the wheel of a new Lamborghini Aventador in the latest movie trailer (posted below). The commercial is set to air this evening on the NBC network. Be sure to check out 'Dark Knight Rises' opening in theaters on July 20th.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IS BMW Back To Planning A New M1? Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:30 AM PDT
 BMW's M1 Homage Concept. Image: BMW BMW's supercar, the M1, only saw production from 1979 until 1981. Less than 500 were ever built, making surviving examples rare and expensive. Many were raced, which decreases your odds of finding a street car survivor even further. In 2008, BMW showed its M1 Homage Concept (pictured above) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the M1. Rumors that the car would see production turned out to be false, but the upcoming i8 performance hybrid was said to be heavily influenced by the M1 Homage Concept. Now comes word from Automibilwoche (via Left Lane News) that a new M1 isn't entirely off the table. BMW, it seems, wants a halo sports car to go head to head with the Audi R8, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and the Porsche 911 Turbo, and a new M1 could do wonders for the company's image. Word is that the car will use a unique chassis, likely constructed from aluminum instead of carbon fiber to reduce costs. Expect power to come from a twin-turbo V-8, with output likely to be in the range of 650 horsepower. Since light weight is the key to performance, BMW is said to be shooting for a curb weight of 2,800 pounds, which is ambitious for just about anything with a V-8 under the hood. We'd love to see a new M1, but question whether or not the global economy can sustain yet another supercar. We're sure BMW is asking the same questions, which means that the accountants may wind up overruling the engineers.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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