Author Archives: RatFink

HPE700 McLaren MP4-12C

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So if the stock McLaren MP4-12C’s 616 hp isn’t good enough for you, Hennessey has you covered: They’ve managed to boost the horsepower to 704. They made tweaks to the engine management software, upgraded the intercooler, and added stainless steel exhaust system and dual air induction filters. Hennessey claims the car now does 0-60 mph in 2.8 [...]

Bugatti Legend Jean Bugatti Rolled Out in Frankfurt

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Wait, I thought they stopped making Veyrons? Oh, I guess they are still milking out a few “legend” versions, and the latest is the Bugatti Legend “Jean Bugatti,” which pays tribute to the son of the company’s founder, who also deigned the Type 57SC Atlantic. Jean’s personal 57SC was all black and was called the ”La Voiture Noire,” so [...]

Rented Audi R8 Bursts Into Flames

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My French sucks and Google translate is somewhat lacking… But it sounds like someone rented this R8 for  a wedding, spent a bunch of time revving the hell out of it, and then it burst into flames. No car should suffer that sort of abuse, but I wonder what actually caused the fire. Video after [...]

Rented Audi R8 Bursts Into Flames

Screen Shot 2013-09-012

My French sucks and Google translate is somewhat lacking… But it sounds like someone rented this R8 for  a wedding, spent a bunch of time revving the hell out of it, and then it burst into flames. No car should suffer that sort of abuse, but I wonder what actually caused the fire. Video after [...]

Hamann Nervudo Debuts in Frankfurt

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Hamann fiddled with the Aventador’s ECU and found an extra 60 horsepower and 34 pound-feet of torque. They also added a new exhaust. But mostly they made tweaks to the exterior, adding a large rear wing and a modified carbon fiber diffuser. There’s also a carbon-fiber two-piece spoiler and special Hamann Professional wheels–21 inches in the rear and [...]