New Cars and Trucks Thread

[bradh]

i sat in the 1794 edition or whatever it is at the fair, still felt cheap compared to the Dodge. by cheap i mean too plastic-y and lightweight

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

Those seats are NICE though.

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The trucks I really like would be the Raptor, Rumble Bee, or an early 2000's F150 Lightning.

Not really a pure truck, but I really wish I could get my hands on an HSV Maloo. I almost had a chance to drive one when I was Tijuana a bit ago but I missed it. I did get stupid with a Focus RS500 though. That car is insane!

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I'd sell every vehicle I own for a proper Maloo. I've owned two El Caminos, one of them was my first car...So I'm in to cartrucks for life

Lightnings are awesome...But very dated. Much better out there in the truck world these days. They were mid to high 14 seconds in the 1/4 stock.

I'd buy a Raptor, but I can replicate that truck's capability on any platform for 10 grand less. Of course, that's with no warranty, and it probably won't look as good as a Raptor Guy across the street from me is on his third Raptor. He drives them like a $5,000 beater truck.

[Filthy]

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Guy across the street from me is on his third Raptor. He drives them like a $5,000 beater truck.

That's the only way to drive it!

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

You must not have ever paid over $50,000 for a truck. Or you're rich

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Tesla is going to announce a new car on the 9th.

Model D



Elon Musk Teases Cryptic Tesla Model D, Due October 9

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Ford GT is one of my all time favorites. I like the GT-40 even better. It is rumored the car will make a 2016 debut!

The Ford GT... Is Coming Back! -- Reportedly, At Least

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2016 Fiat 500x





2016 Fiat 500X Unveiled At 2014 Paris Auto Show: Live Photos

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Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910





Power output: 910 horsepower

Engine: One 610-hp 5.2-liter V-10 engine and three 100hp electric motors

Fuel Economy: possible 57MPG

0-62: 3.2 seconds

Top Speed: 198MPH

And if you were wondering about that LPI 910-4 name, it breaks down quite simply: Longitudinale Posteriore Ibrido (longitudinal rear-mid-engine hybrid) 910 (horsepower) 4-wheel drive.

It is a concept, but pretty cool in a way.

- Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 Full Details & Live Photos: 2014 Paris Auto Show

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2016 Mazda MX-5





Engine: 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G w/ manual

Power: 155 horsepower

Fuel Economy: 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway

- http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...iter-elsewhere

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2015 Z06 performance stats

Headlining the new stats released today: 0-60 mph in just 2.95 seconds—when equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission. We’ve driven this transmission in the standard Stingray, and found it to be a remarkable option--one that can, in some conditions, compete with and even beat Porsche’s PDK dual-clutch system.

- 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 Performance Stats Released

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2015 Bentley Mulsanne

The new Mulsanne variant retains Bentley’s enduring 6.75-liter V-8, but output has been turned up to 530 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque, the latter of which is delivered at just 1,750 rpm. That’s up on the regular Mulsanne’s 505 hp and 752 lb-ft, and is enough to rocket the big sedan from 0-60 mph in just 4.8 seconds—simply incredible considering the Mulsanne Speed has a curb weight of almost 6,000 lbs! And if you keep your foot on the pedal, you’ll eventually hit a top speed of 190 mph.

Bentley is also proud to announce that the efficiency of its V-8 has also been improved by 13 percent, based on CO2 emissions. The Mulsanne Speed emits 342 grams of CO2 per kilometer, with the efficiency gains translating to about 50 more miles of driving range from a single tank. Bentley quotes fuel economy of 12/19 mpg city/highway and 14 mpg combined.

- 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed Revealed With 530 HP And 811 LB-FT Of Torque: Paris Auto Show Live Photos

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2015 Z06 performance stats

And that's with PS2's on there if I'm not mistaken. Put some genuinely sticky rubber on there, and hang the hell on...Your eyeballs are going to ooze out of your ears.

I'm seriously considering buying a Z06 in the next couple of years. That's one crazy machine, and a helluva bargain.

[Bunty]

I'll take the 2016 Miata.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

I'll take the 2016 Miata.

I'm not sold on the looks...But they've taken the proven formula of a great little car and wicked the good parts up to 11. Better motor AND lighter weight in a car that was already light with a great engine? I could probably get past the looks

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Ford F650

Love the top comment



I present to you, the fully street legal Ford f650. - 9GAG

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With the new Chevy Bolt coming in at 37k before tax credits and the new Tesla Model 3 that is starting at 35k before any tax credits, the electric car market is going to really heat up.

Model 3 info: The Next Tesla Will Start At $35,000, But Don?t Expect To Pay That Price | TechCrunch

Chevy Bolt



2017 Bolt EV: All-Electric Vehicle | Chevrolet

[Bunty]

I'm not sold on the looks...But they've taken the proven formula of a great little car and wicked the good parts up to 11. Better motor AND lighter weight in a car that was already light with a great engine? I could probably get past the looks

I'll go with the new Miata when the powered retractable hardtop returns to it.