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magnum mk5: new racecar to be born [video]

Magnum MK5: New Racecar To Be Born [VIDEO]

Another teaser for the day comes from the Canadian manufacturer Magnum Cars, but this time in video form. The racecar specialists are going to introduce to the automotive world very soon a new lightweight supercar. The veil will be lifted on 30th of October, when the high performance two-seater supercar, named the Magnum MK5 will show its full glory. What has been revealed so far is that the vehicle will be both street-legal and track-focused. The development of the MK5 went through thorough and extensive tra

ford racing ecoboost prototype - overall speed record 359 km/h

Ford Racing EcoBoost Prototype - Overall Speed Record 359 km/h

Ford Racing EcoBoost Prototype managed to average more than 354 km/h (220 mph) around the venerable 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway tri-oval in a special record run session. Colin Braun behind the steering wheel achieved overall speed record for one lap around Daytona of 358.84 km/h (222.971 mph). This is way faster than the previous record established in 1987 by Bill Elliot who hit 338.55 km/h (210.364 mph) in NASCAR cup car durin

lamborghini blancpain super trofeo series heads to virginia

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series Heads To VIRginia

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo will compete at the famous road-racing course - Virginia International Raceway for rounds 7 and 8 of the inaugural North American Blancpain Super Trofeo Series. In fact, VIR will deliver exciting racing at the 3.27 mile circuit and will test drivers to the limit. The event will include a number of new teams and drivers that are to take the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo grid for the first time. Among them

ford introduces new ecoboost race engine at 24 hours of daytona

Ford Introduces New EcoBoost Race Engine at 24 Hours of Daytona

Ford Motor Company will bring its 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost racing engine to the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship series. The new unit will debut at the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona in January next year. In addition, it will run the entire 12-race season and will power a new-look Daytona Prototype car. The vehicle will be driven by Michael Shank Racing, which will be the first team to put EcoBoost power behind its DP car. Ford EcoBoost engi

btcc mercedes-benz a-class race car

BTCC Mercedes-Benz A-Class Race Car

Ciceley Racing has announced the 2014 BTCC Mercedes-Benz A-Class Race Car, which is going to compete in Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. The Race Car is set to enter competition in March. It will be driven by former Ginetta GT Supercup Champion Adam Morgan. The exterior features a carbon fiber front lip spoiler, a ventilated hood and extended side skirts.  There are also a set of lightweight alloy wheels, high-performance brake system and a prominent rear wing. Other highli

bentley continental gt3 to make race debut in abu dhabi

Bentley Continental GT3 To Make Race Debut In Abu Dhabi

Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car is going to make its competitive debut at the 2013 Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi on 13th of December 2013. The racing will mark the return of the luxury brand to motorsport, ten years after its success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2003. Continental GT3 is expected to deliver unique per

riley technologies dodge viper gt3-r continues preparation for 2014

Riley Technologies Dodge Viper GT3-R Continues Preparation For 2014

When the United SportsCar Racing (USCR) season opens in January, Riley Technologies and racer Ben Keating will debut the Dodge Viper GT3-R. The vehicle was built as the first mass-produced GT3-based car designed and manufactured by Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT). The first one to purchase the SRT Viper GT3-R was Keating and he also wishes to compete full-time in the USCR’s GT Daytona Class in 2014. He will manage a team next

nissan safari rally z to be restored

Nissan Safari Rally Z To Be Restored

Nissan Restoration Club has just announced that it is going to restore the legendary Nissan Safari Rally Z. This vehicle is in fact one of the few true sports cars in history which can lay claim to not only being a road-racing champion, but also a true rally legend. Nissan's Restoration Club was formed back in 2006 and since then it brings brand’s cars with a abundant motorsports heritage back to life. In fact, the club consists of a small group of volunteer members from the company's R&D

mercedes-benz cla 45 amg racing series to debut in frankfurt

Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series To Debut In Frankfurt

At the official Facebook page of Mercedes-AMG was just revealed a unique vehicle – the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series. Not many details have been revealed so far, however it is visible that the car has the authentic racing attributes, competitive technology and spectacular design. It was also announced that this special Mercedes-Benz is close-to-production and it is planned for the highly popular racing series with 2-liter turbocharged

nissan gt-r nismo gt500 to compete in 2014 super gt gt500 class

Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500 To Compete In 2014 Super GT GT500 Class

Nissan Motor Company is going to compete in the GT500 class of SUPER GT Race in Japan with its 2014 rules' compliant machine the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500. Two other brands have also revealed their new vehicles, created especially for the race. Honda will be on the track with the Honda NSX Concept-GT, while Lexus will enter the championship with Lexus GT LF-CC Prototype. From 2014 the vehicles which are in the GT500 class of SUPER GT will be dev

lexus new vehicle to compete in japanese super gt500 series

Lexus New Vehicle To Compete in Japanese Super GT500 Series

Lexus Racing has just announced that they are going to compete in the next season’s Japanese super GT500 Series with a brand new model. The race car I called Lexus GT LF-CC Prototype and it is going to be based on the Lexus LF-CC. The new vehicle is going to replace the current race car, the Lexus SC 430, which is b

alfa romeo 4c safety car

Alfa Romeo 4C Safety Car

Alfa Romeo 4C will be Official Safety Car to the Silverstone round of the FIM World Superbike Championship this weekend (Sunday, 4th August). The second UK round of the FIM World Superbike Championship visits the Northamptonshire circuit at the weekend, when top sponsor Alfa Romeo will bring a special liveried Alfa 4C as Official Safety Car to the round. Following its dynamic UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Alfa 4C will make this second UK outing of the summer liveried