1932 Ford Coupe V8 (Hot Rod)

1932 ford

In the US, the ’32 Coupe is the most modified car of all time – the original Hot Rod shape. It was also one of the first American production cars to feature a V8 engine. We all owe this car, and the brave pioneers who tweaked the crap out of them with evermore extreme mechanical mods, a modifying debt. Respect is due.

AC/Shelby Cobra

shelby cobra

Still one of the fastest accelerating cars ever produced, this car was the brainchild of failed chicken farmer Carroll Shelby. He took an English body shell from the basic AC Ace and stuck in a monstrous Ford V8 Engine. The result? The menacing Cobra. You’ll struggle to find a more raw and visceral driving experience anywhere else.

Nissan R35 GT-R

It has a proud legacy preceding it which made its debut a very highly anticipated affair. It is crammed full of the latest technology and showcases what Japanese super sports cars are truly capable of. At half the price of the best offerings from Modena and Maranello, The GT-R outperforms them in both straight line and the twisties. We love the fact that it pokes a finger in the eye of European Supercar Makers so effortlessly. More on the GT-R here.

Austin Mini Cooper S

The original Mini was born in 1959 and it was the sport edition, tweaked by a man called John Cooper. Suddenly the Mini was quick and agile, and John Cooper Works became a household name even to this day. We love it too as it brought driving to the masses, in a fun and affordable way. It is the undisputed essence of motoring.

Hennessey SRT-10 Viper Venom 1000 Coupe

28 October, 2005, Houston, TX - Hennessey Performance Engineering will be featuring its first 2006 Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Viper SRT10 Coupe at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
On display will be the 2006 Venom 1000 Coupe, number 01 of 24. With its black on black color scheme and 20x13 rear wheels it is surely going to be a highlight of the event.
The Venom 1000 Coupe comes after very successful convertible version which won Road & Tracks standing mile shootout. Finishing the distance at 25.6 seconds, the Venom 1000 was .3 seconds faster than the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo.
Like the convertible, the Coupe doubles the stock horsepower rating of the Viper to bring the figure up to 1000 bhp! To reach this level of performance, the Venom has been bored, stroked and pressurized to 15psi. This system includes JE Pistons, Manley Rods and twin Garret Turbos, custom headers & and a unique exhaust system.
Chassis mofications include Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires, a VenomAero front bumper, KW adjustable suspension, 5-point harnesses, Quaiffe differential upgrade and many more available options.
Hennessey says that the Venom 1000 Coupe is the fastest and most powerful limited-edition street car in the world. Only 24 will be built for the 2006 production year. He is now taking orders for 2006 delivery. Infact, you can buy one directly off hennesseyperformance.com/ right now.

Story by Richard Owen

9ff GT9-R

Following a series of prototypes, 9ff are ready to sell their record-breaking GT9-R. The first GT9s reached speeds over 400 kph and provided a basis for the 2009 production version. The project is a radical departure from traditional tuning since much of the car is fabricated from the bottom up. Much like the Ruf CTR3, the GT9-R has a relocated engine positioned in the middle of the car. Furthermore, 9ff fabricate a new carbon fiber body and fit a twin-turbo, 4-liter version of the Porsche boxer engine.
The first GT9 appeared at the 2007 Essen Motor Show with financial backing from H&R-Spezialfedern. It was specifically built to break top speed records and a claimed 400 kph was possible. Later, company founder Jan Fatthofer drove it to 409 kph and this prototype set the impetus for several more cars.
In 2008 the next evolution of the project took shape with the GT9-R. It appeared like a motor sports version of the first design with an updated front end and fully trimmed interior. With huge decals, it was launched at the 2008 Essen Motor Show with a claimed top speed of 414 kph. Furthermore, engine developments included a Stage 3 package which increased power to an astonishing 1120 bhp. Now, nearly a year later, 9ff is ready to begin production and sale of the 9ff for the general public.
The newest version takes the prototype's shape and updates it for road use. This includes proper signals and a new front end. These prototypes set the stage for an impressive design: the entire body is built around a modified Porsche 911 chassis with a new rear subframe. Attached to this is a new body with carbon fiber panels. These changes help reduce overall weight to just 1600 lbs.
In their brochure 9ff claim a top speed of 414 kph (257.09 mph). The say production is limited just 20 units and the exterior panels can be modified to suit the individual preferences of the first owner.
Power comes from a blown and enlarged version of the Porsche boxer-6 which has three distinct stages of tune. The most radical produces 1120 bhp and can reach 0-100 kph in 2.8 seconds or 0-300 kph in 15.8 seconds! The other stages on offer have 750 bhp and 987 bhp.

Story by Supercars.net