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Saleen S5S Raptor Concept Debuts They can drop Raptor, and just call it the S5S ((S)aleen, (5) liter, (S)upercharged).

Saleen S5S Raptor Concept Finds the Web a Day Before Debut Fundamentally, it is a design and shape we have seen for decades. However, I believe the S5 is an improvement over the S7. The S7 was a race car adapted for road use. The S5 appears to be more road oriented, and Saleen is targeting the F430 and Gallardo. Also, there's a reason why side scoops are needed. It's a rear engine car. How else are they going to get cooling air to the engine? A roof scoop could work, but it appears the roof is glass. Personally, I hope they build it.

Saleen S5S Raptor Concept Finds the Web a Day Before Debut I have heard it will be the same engine found in their 302 Mustang. It's a supercharged V8 making about 620hp. Also, the car should be light. Its chassis is supposed to be aluminum

Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR Hoonage The are several reviews of the new Viper ACR on line. All of them are very good. Even Top Gear magazine gave the ACR the thumbs up. Perhaps they will review one on the TV show next season.

Nissan GT-R GT500 Specs Released And no AWD either

Toyota Claims NASCAR Title Although I am not a big NASCAR fan I have been to a few races. Increasingly, it is loosing its Southern, not Mid West, roots. It has eclipsed open wheel racing in North American, and now it is drawing drivers from both Formula 1 and Indy Cars. Finally, there are many NASCAR fans that drive Toyotas. Especially their pickup trucks.

2009 Corvette ZR1 Revealed Tuners will probably start with a pulley change, high flow cats and exhaust and a tune. Tuners are also making great hp gains with the new Viper with bolt on upgrades (headers, cats and filters).

Hennessey 2008 Viper SRT10 Adds 78 horsepower SRT did update the brakes and suspension on the '08 Viper. Most auto journalists focus on the horsepower. Fortunately, the ride and handling have improved too.

First Official Renderings of 1018 hp Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition What's with these European manufacturers and their obsession with horsepower?

Hennessey Venom GT Concept Car Announced Hennessey posted a message over on pistonheads. The car is based on a Lotus Elise. Some had responded just as many of you have. Hennessey said they did not want to create an all new car. He said the Exige would be a good start. Heck! Maybe Lotus could help them iron out the handling.