Monthly Archives: March 2014

That Time Hennessey Attempted 230 mph in a Viper – Part 1

Hennessey Performance recently grabbed a lot of headlines for hitting 270.49 miles per hour with its 1,244-bhp Venom GT. But reaching such insane speeds hasn't always been so easy for the Sealy, TX tuner. Back in 2008, it juiced up a Dodge Viper Competition Coupe with twin turbos and a slew of other hi-po goodies in an attempt to go 230 mph over the course of the Maxton Mile.

Car Porn: A Revving C63 AMG Edition 507

2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 Slider

This reminds me of a movie biker gang when it revs its engines outside of (what I'm assuming is) Harrods. Fortunately for everyone around, there are no switchblades, chains or broken beer bottles -- although the constant police sirens give the video an air of danger.

C7.R Starts Countdown to Sebring 12 Hours

After much anticipation, the new racecar will make its first run at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring this weekend, America’s oldest and most challenging sports car race. Widely considered as the spiritual birthplace of the modern-day Corvette Racing program, the Sebring 12 Hours was the very first place a Corvette raced back in 1956.

Car Porn: Enzo and LaFerrari Rev Battle Royale

Some people are just givers. Stuck on a certain level of a game? Online, there’s some generous person who will show you, in a walk-through video, how to beat it. Got some beads during Mardi Gras? You’re bound to find an attractive young lady who’s willing to flash you in exchange for the cheap, colorful [...]

A Museum Floor Full of Maseratis

Going to an exotic car dealership or, in this case, the Maserati section of California’s Riverside International Auto Museum, is like eating a bowl full of just the marshmallows from Lucky Charms cereal. No bland, boring econoboxes that you have to visually digest. Just the sweet stuff. And a lot of it. Like those wonderful, [...]

Prosecutors Claim Two Ohio Men Responsible for 67 Stolen Corvettes

Federal agents have arrested two men prosecutors say were running a $1.5 million racketeering scheme involving 67 stolen Corvettes. According to a 72-count indictment, for four years William Rocco (left) and Ron Mysyk (right) ran a major chop shop ring in Cleveland, Ohio where they paid thieves to steal Corvettes from dealerships for parts.

Bike Builder JT Nesbitt Buys a Ferrari 456 GT

It’s my job to bring you all news of interesting automotive industry developments and cool car-related videos. I must admit, though, that blogging about one of my favorite Ferraris, the 456 GT, doesn’t feel like work at all. JT Nesbitt makes his living creating motorcycles in Bienville Studios. Even though he bought a modern Ferrari, [...]