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newVideoPlayer("PreciseBMW_Jalopnik.flv", 494, 280,""); Ze Germans are all about über-precision. So why is it that they don't even have a properly functioning set of perpetual motion balls? We found these at the BMW stand at the New York Auto Show , and our first thought was the Bavarians had busted their balls. But it turns out that these are supposedly part of some ironic demonstration of some sort of BMW safety somethingoranother. It's a bit confusing, but we still think the SLR 722 GTR parking struggle over at the Mercedes stand was a bit more embarrassing.
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newVideoPlayer("Iconic_Jalopnik.flv", 494, 300,""); At a glance, the Iconic GTR looks like just another Cobra replica. But taking a closer look you realize it's the bespoke details that make it special. Shiny toggle switches, plush leather, jewel-like gauges, a roll-bar that conceals LED turn signals with a full spectrum of color adjustment; it all makes the GTR feel like a creation made for winning the Riddler Award . But don't think that it's all show and no go -- the body is all carbon-fiber with ground effects that help make over 500 pounds of downforce. Open the power-operated bonnet you'll find a F1-style front suspension and the heart of the beast, a 800 HP naturally-aspirated 6.9-liter V8. And that's not just some crate motor, it's a hand-assembled custom with a unique fuel-injection system. galleryPost('IconicGTR_Exterior', 3, 'Iconic GTR Exterior'); galleryPost('IconicGTR_Interior', 3, 'Iconic GTR Interior'...
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newVideoPlayer("MidnightClub.flv", 494, 280,""); After checking out the new S5S Raptor and the Dan Gurney Mustang at the Saleen stand, we decided to get behind the wheel controller and a have a test drive of a DUB-customized S302 Extreme-- in the upcoming Midnight Club Los Angeles video game. We thought it was a good opportunity let our oldest most life-experienced Jalop, Matt DeBord, have a hand at the game. He knows LA pretty well, so we figured he'd have an advantage driving through the virtual city of angels. We soon found that while Matt may have life experience, he doesn't have so much experience with modern video games. Maybe we should have someone else here give the game a proper review. Midnight Club Los Angeles is the fourth installment from the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining Midnight Club franchise. The title has sold over 12 million units worldwide and is the second largest series in the Rockstar portfolio. Consistently the highest-rated...
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newVideoPlayer("SLR_FAIL.flv", 494, 280,""); What do you do with an SLR 722 GTR ? Yes, its a race car; but there's no real competitive series for it to race in. And you can't drive the GTR on the public street. So the only thing it's really good for is showing off, which apparently it isn't very good at either. Check out the video and you'll see just how many guys it takes to park a SLR 722 GTR at the NY Auto Show .
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newVideoPlayer("GenesisCoupe.flv", 494, 280,""); var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/2010_Hyundai_Genesis_Coupe_revealed_live_tires_squealing'; Wow. Ok, so we were pretty excited about the new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe , but we had no idea just how awesome the reveal would be. None of that crap about pulling a sheet off a semi-functional prototype. No, these Hoondais were blatantly fully functional. You just have to watch the video to know what we're talking about. Full press release with engine specs after the jump. galleryPost('redgenesisaction', 6, 'Genesis In Action'); galleryPost('hyundaistuntgirls', 9, 'The Lovely Ladies Of Hyundai'); galleryPost('genesiscoupeinterior', 6, 'Genesis Interior'); galleryPost('hyundaigenesisfire', 6, 'Genesis Coupe Is A Pyro'); ALL-NEW HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE: A NEW BENCHMARK FOR AFFORDABLE 300-HORSEPOWER SPORTS COUPES NEW YORK, March 19, 2008 - Hyundai unveiled...
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So what's the one complaint most often levied against the Ford Mustang? How about the lack of Independent Rear Suspension? Guess what? The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has it. Here's the rest of the details -- 212 HP 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a range-topping all-aluminum 306 HP DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine. It'll be available starting in the spring of 2009. We'll have many more details shortly and our full gallery of the event in a moment -- but yes, it's just been revealed. galleryPost('2010HyundaiGenesisCoupeRed', 6, 'Genesis In Red'); ALL-NEW HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE: A NEW BENCHMARK FOR AFFORDABLE 300-HORSEPOWER SPORTS COUPES NEW YORK, March 19, 2008 - Hyundai unveiled Genesis Coupe, a new benchmark for affordable 300-horsepower sports coupes, during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. The 2010 Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive sports coupe featuring two performance-focused engines - a 212...
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