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| Nissan taking 2010 GT-R back to the 'Ring |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Supercars, Nissan 
The Nissan GT-R has a relationship with the famed Nurburgring in Germany like no other modern car. It has brought the track back into the headlines by taking out much more expensive hardware with a blistering, though unofficial, lap time of 7 minutes, 29 seconds. That number has since been eclipsed by the Corvette ZR1 and Dodge Viper ACR, but remains ahead of the GT2 despite Porsche's accusation that Nissan ran a less-than-stock GT-R. Well, the GT-R in Japan is getting some upgrades for 2010, and Nissan is reportedly headed back to the 'Ring to see what it'll do. The changes include a slight increase in power to 485 PS, or about a 5-horsepower bump, as well as a new compound Dunlop tire and suspension tweaks. Other mods include a larger fuel tank and some very minor cosmetic changes that won't make a damn bit of a difference on the track. Will the GT-R be able to best its 7:29 lap time? We're guessing they wouldn't bother to make the trip if they weren't certain there were at least a couple of tenths to shave off. Thanks for the tip, Sean!
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| In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: In the Autoblog Garage, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Pontiac 
Click above for high-res image gallery of the Pontiac G8 GXP
There's a Looney Tunes cartoon where Bugs Bunny is in charge of Yosemite Sam's inheritance, and every time Yosemite Sam loses his temper at something Bugs has done, the rabbit subtracts money. By the time Yosemite gets his act together... he's out of money. Substitute GM for Yosemite Sam and the buying public for Bugs Bunny, throw in a little credit crisis, and all we can say is that it would be a shame if the Pontiac G8 GXP fell victim to this scenario: GM running out of money just when it gets its act together. Because we're here to tell you - and you can quote us on this - the Pontiac G8 GXP is @#$%&*! Awesome.
All photos copyright (C)2008 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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Author: Jonathon Ramsey |
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| LA 2008: Mitsubishi shows a pair of '70s novelties |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: LA Auto Show, Motorsports, Sports/GTs, Mitsubishi 
Click above for high-res gallery of these fun '70s Mitsubishis
 We might have skipped the Mitsubishi booth altogether this year at the LA Auto Show if it hadn't been for this pair of eye-catching cars from the '70s. While checking out the neighboring Audi booth we spotted a toad-green FTO and then caught a glimpse of what looked like an old F1 car. The racecar turned out to be the last single-seat racer Mitsu ever made, the 1971 Colt F2000. It actually won the Japan Grand Prix that year. It was powered by a 4-valve dohc 1,994 cc R39B that put out 290 PS. It was also one of the first open-wheelers to use those side-mounted radiators that became the standard in many forms of single-seater racing.
The other car was a 1973 Galant FTO GS-R. Fittingly painted toad-green, this little beast had warts all over it. Built between 1971 and 1975 the FTO was a rear-drive coupe that could be had with a number of different Neptune and Saturn fours ranging from 86 hp up to 110 hp for the top option 1,597 cc mill found in the GS-R. A spiritual predecessor to the Evos of today, both are some fun finds here at an otherwise somber LA Auto Show.
Live photos copyright (C)2008 Frank Filipponio / Weblogs, Inc.LA 2008: Mitsubishi shows a pair of '70s novelties originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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| LA 2008: Lotus Evora makes it to the States |
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: LA Auto Show, Sports/GTs, Lotus 
Click above for high-res image gallery of the Lotus Evora live
The "mostly" U.S. version of the "midsize" Lotus Evora was shown today at the LA Auto Show and it looks exactly like the one that debuted at the 2008 British Motor Show back in June. It's just missing its side marker lights. The Evora follows the '70s Lamborghini Urraco, Maserati Merak, Ferrari 308GT4 and its follow-up the Ferrari Mondial in being a mid-engine 2+2 sports car. It's arguably the best looking of that quintet, though.
Two adult American males fit up front and there's still room in back for a couple of kids, while power comes from a Toyota-sourced 3.5L V6 producing 276 hp. With a curb weight of just 2,976 lbs., that should be plenty to scoot this puppy along. Expect 0-60 in 5 seconds, a top speed of 160+ and 30 mpg.
 As cool as all of that is, the interior is what will blow you away, especially if you've ever served time in an Elise or Exige. There's leather all around, a proper nav system, an advanced touch-screen multi-media system and, get this, actual human beings can get in and out of it without requiring ridiculous flexibility. The Evora will be built on a new assembly line in Hethel at the rate of 2,000 annually for worldwide consumption. To Lotus's credit, they designed it from the get-go to meet safety and emissions requirements around the world so all they have to do is put the steering wheel on the proper side.
Talk of a supercharged S model and an even larger Esprit-successor is likely true. And Lotus executives have confirmed that a convertible variant with a power-retractable roof is in the works. Production of the standard Evora will begin in October of 2009, with sales in the U.S. beginning in late November or early December. Six-speed manual-equipped models will be available in the beginning, with an automatic (with paddle shifters) coming to market in April of 2010. But for now, we're happy with just the Evora. Twice as stiff as an Elise and a little extra room for passengers and cargo sounds just about perfect. One additional note: Although this upsized Elise went by the codename Eagle during development, there's apparently no truth to the rumors that the upcoming convertible version will be called the Bald Eagle.
[Source: Lotus]Continue reading LA 2008: Lotus Evora makes it to the States LA 2008: Lotus Evora makes it to the States originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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| LA 2008: Porsche reveals improved Boxster and Cayman |
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: Car Buying, LA Auto Show, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Porsche 
Click on the image above for our high-res gallery
Even as the industry swirls in turmoil, Porsche continues to offer hope to enthusiasts as they relentlessly increase performance without sacrificing efficiency. For 2009, Porsche has given the Boxster and Cayman a mild facelift, along with updating the interior and accessories. More importantly, and following in the footsteps of the 911 Carrera PDK, all 2009 Cayman and Boxster models are also offered with the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe transmission (aka PDK). Mated to the new transmission are two significantly reworked engines featuring direct injection. The result is more power, and improved fuel economy (we shouldn't fail to mention that the PDK accelerates faster than the six-speed manual). Porsche is offering two engines in 2009. The standard engine is a 2.9-liter flat-six rated at 255 hp. The "S" models are fitted with a more powerful 3.4-liter sending 310 hp to the gearbox. Like the Carrera, go-fast options on the sporty mid-engine two-seaters include active suspension (PASM) and ceramic brakes (PCCB). Look for both to arrive in showrooms in early 2009.
Photos copyright (C)2008 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading LA 2008: Porsche reveals improved Boxster and Cayman LA 2008: Porsche reveals improved Boxster and Cayman originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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Author: Michael Harley |
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| LA 2008: Our Orange Crush is the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 |
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: LA Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Spyker 
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85
The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85, which we'll call "Tiger," is officially out and about. Spyker has released more images of the Audi-engined, 400-hp, 6-speed manual Le Mans-inspired road car, and to our eyes it could be the best looking Spyker we've seen. The blacked-out mirrors do it a lot of favors and don't remind us any more of carry handles, and it has even retained 19-inch wheels secured with one lug nut and will apparently get you a combined 15 mpg on the EPA cycle. Not bad for a leathered up race car. Check out the press release after the jump and the galleries of high-res shots in our galleries below.
Live photos copyright (C)2008 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading LA 2008: Our Orange Crush is the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 LA 2008: Our Orange Crush is the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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| LA 2008: Nissan debuts all-new 370Z [w/VIDEO] |
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: LA Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Nissan 
Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2009 Nissan 370Z
Nissan dropped the final cover off its all-new 2009 370Z at the LA Auto Show today. While we've been looking at pics of the two-place coupe since last month, today Nissan gave us pricing (base MSRP of $29,930) and a slew of technical info at the roll-out (follow the jump for the details). Regardless of how you feel about the new styling, it will be hard to dismiss the significant improvements Nissan made to the interior of the new car. The materials, fit, and finish are all excellent... especially if you compare the new car to the old side-by-side. Addressing poundage (another significant complaint about the previous-gen 350Z), Nissan put the new car on a serious diet. Paying close attention to the little things, engineers dropped several hundred pounds off the curb weight compared to the outgoing 350Z. The svelte standard model with a 6-speed manual now tips the scales at just 3,232 pounds (the 2008 350Z Enthusiast Model was about 3,350 pounds). More power, a stronger chassis and a much improved interior. Enthusiasts will find a lot to like with the new model.
Photos Copyright (C)2008 Frank Fillipponio, Michael Harley / Weblogs, Inc. Continue reading LA 2008: Nissan debuts all-new 370Z [w/VIDEO] LA 2008: Nissan debuts all-new 370Z [w/VIDEO] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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Author: Michael Harley |
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| LA 2008: Porsche to debut freshened Boxster and Cayman with PDK |
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: LA Auto Show, Sports/GTs, Porsche 
Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Porsche Cayman
 Porsche is going to unveil its newly freshened Boxster and Cayman models at the LA Auto Show today. As you can see in the galleries below, their noses and tails have been redone with a touch of Carrera GT, but each car now has a unique look. More importantly, the engines and transmissions have been updated as well, with the 2.9L and 3.4L powerplants getting Porsche's direct fuel injection for a 10-25 hp bump depending on the model. Along with the extra oomph, owners will get better mileage with fuel economy rising 11-16 percent. Part of that boosted mileage comes from the direct-injected engines, but the newly available Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or PDK, double-clutch gearbox also deserves praise.
The base Boxster and Cayman will now have 255 hp and 265 hp respectively, and the S versions will be rated at 310 for the Boxster S and 320 for the Cayman S. A Cayman S with PDK and Launch Control will also get to to 62 mph in just 4.9 seconds. At the other end of the lineup, the Boxster with a six-speed manual will do it in 5.9 seconds. Gas mileage should run 25.5-26.4 mpg. The new models will hit the market in February 2009, with European prices ranging from Euro 38,600 for a base Boxster to 61,493 for a Cayman S. The full press release is after the jump, and we have official high-res images set up in the galleries below. Plus we'll have our own live, firsthand impressions in a few hours.
[Source: Porsche]Continue reading LA 2008: Porsche to debut freshened Boxster and Cayman with PDK LA 2008: Porsche to debut freshened Boxster and Cayman with PDK originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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| Under the skin of the 2010 Acura NSX |
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Tech, Tokyo Motor Show, Supercars, Acura, Honda  We don't know what the next Acura (Honda) NSX will ultimately look like, but we do know that it will have a 5.5-liter V10 throwing down 560 hp through a torque-vectoring SW-AWD setup. The folks over at Auto Express have a cutaway view of the NSX's gizzards, and what lurks beneath the creased and chevroned skin of the next do-it-all-faster supercar could be good for a few extra heartbeats. We do hope, however, that these exterior renderings are quite a ways off. Otherwise, it might not be so bad if Acura offers a cutaway version of the actual car so that you don't have to see its body, because even under the camo, the new NSX is shaping up to be um, homely.
[Source: Auto Express]Under the skin of the 2010 Acura NSX originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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Author: Jonathon Ramsey |
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| Makes sense: Audi S5 to replace V8 with supercharged V6 |
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Audi 
Click above for high-res gallery of the Audi S5
If you didn't see this coming, we recommend a trip to the optometrist. Audi is about to swap the V8 engine in the S5 with the same supercharged V6 going into the new S4 sedan. Inside Line is reporting that the dulcet-but-dated 4.2L V8 is on the way out. The new 329-hp supercharged V6 engine will take its place. Call it the S-engine-elect.
With nearly the same power and much better fuel efficiency, the lighter V6 will be the cure for what ails the current S5. While its styling is superb, its powerband and porkiness have been criticized. Fans of the 4.2L V8 should know, however, that the engine might still live on, perhaps in twin-turbo form, replacing the V10 in the next-gen Audi S6 and S8. That V10 could also get the twin-turbo treatment and wind powering the upcoming R8-based R10. Got that? Good.
The base R8 will probably get that same updated V8, while the supercharged V6 might also work its way into the all-but-confirmed R4 engine bay. While that covers most of the R and S models, know too that Audi has big plans for its RS models as well, hoping to make them lighter and more powerful in its quest for Porsche blood. We're dizzy with anticipation.
[Source: Inside Line]Makes sense: Audi S5 to replace V8 with supercharged V6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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| VIDEO: Dodge EV vs. Dodge Challenger |
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: Trends, Hybrids/Alternative, Sports/GTs, Green, Videos, Dodge 
A few days ago we showed you some pics of the Dodge EV concept at a local car show in Southern California. It appears that the Dodge-branded, battery-powered Lotus Europa made a few other stops in the area as well, one of which was at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Alongside the EV, the Dodge boys were displaying, among other things, a Challenger SRT-8. Well, one thing led to another and before long a battle between '60s retro muscle and modern electric power was underway. Lucky for us, someone was there with a video camera to capture the fraternal pissing match. This impromptu drag race doesn't give us any clear indication of times, but you can definitely see the EV's advantage of light weight and instant-on torque from a stop. The concept electric vehicle jumps ahead at the start, but the Challenger hangs on. Just when the big HEMI seems to be getting a full head of steam, however, they run out of space. We've embedded the video for you after jump. Check it out and let us know how you think this battle would play out on a real 1/4 mile drag strip.
[Source: ALLPAR]Continue reading VIDEO: Dodge EV vs. Dodge Challenger VIDEO: Dodge EV vs. Dodge Challenger originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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| Nissan GT-R crowned Motor Trend Car of the Year |
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: Trends, Sports/GTs, Etc., Supercars, Nissan 
Click above for high-res gallery of the Nissan GT-R
Do you sense a pattern here? Not only has the Nissan GT-R won just about every comparison test on the planet, but it's also racked up a Popular Science Best of What's New award, Car of the Year honors from Automobile Magazine, and now the GT-R can add Motor Trend's CotY trophy to its mantle, as well. Calling it simply "Ichiban", the MT team praised Nissan's supercar-for-the-people as a standout in a pretty deep pool of contenders. While practically none of its CotY competitors even comes close to matching the GT-R's performance, several that are almost as good in their own right made the finals. Good as they are, the Honda Fit, Hyundai Genesis, BMW 1 series, Jaguar XF, Acura TL and TSX, Audi A4, Mazda6 and Volkswagen Passat CC just couldn't match the dominance of Gozilla. It would have been more difficult for MT to justify picking something other than the GT-R for this honor, and we can't think of any reason to disagree with their choice. Full press release after the jump.
[Source: Motor Trend]Continue reading Nissan GT-R crowned Motor Trend Car of the Year Nissan GT-R crowned Motor Trend Car of the Year originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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| Officially Official: 2010 Ford Mustang! |
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: LA Auto Show, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Ford 
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2010 Ford Mustang
When the 2005 Ford Mustang debuted, it thoroughly reinvigorated the pony car segment that it created four decades earlier. After 25 years of being assembled on the archaic rear-wheel-drive Fox platform, the Mustang finally had an all-new platform and styling that hearkened back to the late 1960s. Known as the S197, this Mustang appeared at a time when it was in fact the only surviving member of the muscle car class. The Camaro and Firebird had been cancelled two years earlier and Chrysler had been out of the rear-wheel-drive sport coupe market since the 1970s. The Mustang's enormous success inspired Chevrolet and Dodge to create their own retro-styled muscle cars in the form of the new Camaro and Challenger. Fortunately for Mustang fans, Ford has not been sitting idle, and even while it was creating all those special edition Mustangs over the past few years, it was also working on thoroughly revamping its core pony. For the 2010 Mustang, Ford has taken the best parts of the S197 and fixed most of what was broken. Read on to learn what's new.
Continue reading Officially Official: 2010 Ford Mustang! Officially Official: 2010 Ford Mustang! originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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Author: Sam Abuelsamid |
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| 2010 Ford Mustang revealed early on Ford's own website! |
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: LA Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Ford UPDATE: The cat's out of the bag, so click here for our full post on the 2010 Ford Mustang with analysis of the new pony car and lots of high-res images.
Click above for high-res pics of the 2010 Ford Mustang (plus the official order form)
Everyone here at Autoblog has been patiently counting down the seconds until 12:01AM EST tonight when Ford's embargo lifts on the 2010 Mustang. At that time we can tell you all about the new 'Stang as well as share our official high-res images and live shots that we took when invited to see it behind closed doors last week. Well, thanks to Ford itself we don't have to wait that long to give you a full featured sneak peek. The Blue Oval has already updated its official micro-site for the 2010 Mustang with a few wallpaper images (see gallery below), a CG video and the pony car's official order form that gives up the entire goods on each model, their standard features and optional equipment. You can try out the car in different colors.
We're still going to wait until 12:01AM EST to release our mother load of Mustang content (at least for now), so come back at midnight to read all about the changes to America's favorite muscle car and view our high-res galleries. Thanks for the tip, Jason!
Continue reading 2010 Ford Mustang revealed early on Ford's own website! 2010 Ford Mustang revealed early on Ford's own website! originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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| Heaven Forbid: A Corvette from Toyota? |
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: Sports/GTs, Supercars, Chevrolet, GM, Toyota, Rendered Speculation 
It's usually fun to speculate on what the future might hold, but this is one case where we're not so enthused. First of all, nobody in their right mind really wants to see GM fold (at least they shouldn't), regardless of the fact that it has been mismanaged for a good portion of its 100-year run. There have been some seriously cool machines that have rolled out of GM's various divisions, not the least of which is the iconic American sportscar, the Corvette. The 'Vette has succeeded where others have failed in providing a relatively inexpensive way for Americans to enjoy world class performance, and things have recently taken a turn for the better with the Z06 and ZR1 models. But, what would happen to the American classic if the General were to go bankrupt and couldn't recover? Would the Corvette cease to exist?
This exact question is currently being contemplated by forum members at GM Inside News. One inexplicable suggestion is that Toyota would be the best automaker to take the reigns of the Corvette brand -- a theory that's been met with a fair amount of skepticism. After taking just one look at the latest 'Vette wearing a Toyota badge, we nearly shed a tear. The comments are open -- let the debate rage.
[Source GM Inside News]Heaven Forbid: A Corvette from Toyota? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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| Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me Lotus Esprit hits the auction block |
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008)
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Filed under: Time Warp, Sports/GTs, Auction Action, Videos, Lotus, Celebrities 
Click above for a gallery of the Esprit S1 from The Spy Who Loved Me
Hey, if you missed the For Yor Eyes Only Lotus Esprit sale a couple of years ago, your shot to own another Bond-driven Lotus is on the horizon. In December, Bonhams will auction one of the two 1976 Lotus Esprit S1s used in The Spy Who Loved Me. The film is well known for the car/motorcycle/helicopter chase that culminates with the Lotus flying into the drink and turning into a submarine (one of those famous prop cars sold last year); and the Stromberg hench-babe giving chase in a JetRanger turning into a charcoal briquette.
A look at the photos Bonhams includes with its listing make it pretty clear that the interior used in the chase sequence's dialogue scenes between Roger Moore and Barbara Bach did not match the one in the actual car being auctioned. The proud new owner of this one will surely revel in the splendor of its green-and-red plaid motif! Bonham's expects this Esprit to fetch more than £80,000 -- a healthy premium over what less famous S1s go for on the open market.. Still, we'd fork it over in about two seconds if we had that kind of walking around money. For some of us, this car was our first exposure to the Esprit, and it looks as good as ever. (Even better with Barbara Bach riding shotgun...)
Follow the jump to relive The Spy Who Loved Me's chase sequence.
[Sources: BBC, Bonham's]Continue reading Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me Lotus Esprit hits the auction block Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me Lotus Esprit hits the auction block originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | | | | |