Bugatti finally released a video of the fastest roadster on the planet. The Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse has 1200hp, 1100 ft-lbs of torque, does 0-100km/h (62mph) in 2.6 seconds and tops out at 410km/h (255mph).

[Source: YouTube.com]

Justin Bieber was spotted with his GF Selena Gomez driving his new chrome wrapped hybrid Fisker Karma through the Chick-fil-A drive thru. Bieber received the Fisker Karma live on the Ellen DeGeneres Show by his manager who surprised him with his 18th birthday present in March.

P Diddy gave Justin Bieber a Lamborghini Gallardo when he turned 16.

[Source: TMZ.com]

This week Lamborghini trumped the Ferrari’s F12 Berlinetta unveiling by introducing the one of a kind (for now) Rosso J colored Lamborghini Aventador Jota (or J for short) speedster. Same engine as the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 (6.5L V12 with 690hp) but without a roof and some interesting new forged composite seats (a material Lamborghini pioneered with Callaway Golf) first showcased on the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept.

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The 2012 Mega Speed Custom Car & Truck Show will happen at Mississauga’s International Centre (6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON) and will feature over 500 hot rods, custom cars, trucks, tuners and race cars. The Show is open Friday March 9th and Saturday March 10th from 10am to 10pm, and Sunday March 11th 10am to 6pm.

The Mega Speed show replaces the Performance World show (Performance World Girls HERE), which wrapped up its final event last year (2011). The show’s name comes from Pat Porco’s shop, MegaSpeed & Customs Accessories in Scarborough, where he builds hot rods and custom cars, including a 1932 Ford for TV’s Mike Holmes.

The Grand Champion Canadian first time shown in Canada will receive $5,000.00.

The American Eagle Award first time shown American entry in Canada will receive $3,500.00

The show will also celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 1932 Ford and the 55th anniversary of the 1957 Chevy.

Pat Porco’s 1974 Pontiac GTO with 550hp

Past Performance World Bikini Car Models
Performance World 2008 Girls Pictures Part 1
Performance World 2008 Girls Pictures Part 2
Performance World 2008 Girls Pictures Part 3

[Source: MegaSpeedCarShow.com]

Checkout the latest and greatest early preview leaked photos: The 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta which leaks its beauty to the world prior to Ferrari’s February 29th debut and next months public unveiling at the 82nd 2012 Geneva International Motor show March 8-18th.

The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta produces 740hp via it’s 6.3L V12 RWD + 7 speed dual clutch gearbox and will deliver 0-100km/h (62mph) in 3.0 chest crushing seconds. It is also rumoured to be able to hit 0-200km/h (124mph) in 8.5 seconds which is 0.4 seconds faster than the new Lamborghini Aventador. It’s top speed should exceed 340km/h (211mph). Crank the speakers for the awesome video below!

[Source: GTSpirit.com, Autoblog.com]

What do you get when Bugatti takes their Veyron Grand Sport and slams in the engine of the Veyron Super Sport? You get the roadster version of their latest marquee Super Sport hyper car which bolsters 1200hp. The car will be unveiled to the public at the 82nd 2012 Geneva International Motor show March 8-18th, 2012.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Bugatti Veyron Photo Galleries

[Source: CarsUK.net]

The 2012 Auto Exotica is an exotic and luxury car display at the 2012 Canadian International Autoshow in Toronto Ontario also known as the 2012 Toronto Autoshow.

On display was a Light Blue Bugatti Veyron, Aston Martin One-77, Aston Martin Virage, Aston Martin Vantage S Convertible, Aston Martin Rapide, Rolls Royce Ghost, Rolls Royce Mulsane, Bentley Continental GTC, Red Lamborghini SuperTrofeo Stradale, White Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, Lotus Evora S, Lotus Exige S, Fisker Karma, Tesla Roadster, 2012 Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S, Porsche Panamera Turbo, Burnt Orange McLaren MP4-12C, Ferrari 458 and Ferrari 458 Spider, Maserati’s and last but absolutely not least the PAGANI ZONDA R!!

Other top contenders to see at the show was the highly anticipated 2012 Acura NSX Concept!!

Light Blue Bugatti Veyron

White Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Pagani Zonda R

Subaru BRZ Concept

2012 Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S

[Source: WhipDaddy @ MadWhips.com]

Crank up the volume and checkout this sick video of Chris Harris being driven in the the most amazing car I’d love to have as my daily driver, the McLaren F1 GTR Video. This custom race car air restricted to 600hp (racing regulations) and weighing 1100kgs (~2400lbs) delivers one of the sexiest sounds and unlimited amounts of fear when unleashed off the track on regular streets

After the McLaren F1 GTR was launched in 1995 it took the 1st, 3rd, 4rth, 5th, and 13th place in the 24 hours Le Mans race which was a huge achievement. After its huge success in this race the McLaren team went further and produced 9 more vehicles in the same year. More photos of the McLaren F1 here.

Remember that Gordon Murray, creator of the McLaren F1, originally saw his creation as the ultimate road car, with no intention to take the car racing. Although the car used many racing technologies and designs, it was felt that the car should be a road car first, without any intent built into the creation of the car to modify it into a racing car….. However finally, Murray relented and agreed to modify the F1 into a racing car, agreeing to build several chassis for competition in the 1995 season.

[Source: YouTube.com, Wikipedia.com ]

Merry Christmas!! Enjoy the last batch of the 2011 SEMA Show Girls brought to you by Richard Owen of Supercars.net.

[Source: Supercars.net]

Need to find a gift for the car enthusiast on your holiday shopping list, but are operating on a very tight budget? If so, don’t freak out just yet. Just because cars themselves are expensive doesn’t mean that you can’t find budget-friendly parts and add-ons that will make an automotive enthusiast jump for joy. Below, you’ll find three gift suggestions each presented for their low total costs. By that, we not only mean that the initial expense for the merchandise is on the low side for automobile upgrades, but the full cost is low entirely. That means no pricey professional installation or other sidebars that might add hundreds or thousands on to the actual price of the piece. That way, you can stay on budget, and still provide an incredible gift to the car lover on your list.

Performance Chip
There are few upgrades that offer as much bang for the buck as a performance chip. A typical performance chip will cost you less than a hundred dollars, and they’re so easy to install you can do it with only basic tools (meaning no professional installation is required). A chip can boost a vehicle’s stock horsepower output potential by up to 60 extra horsepower, and can even improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency as well. Plus, this little add-on is small enough to be a great stocking stuffer, so you won’t have to worry about finding a box big enough to fit it as you would with many other automotive parts.

Rims
It’s true that there are many exterior rims available on the market that are quite pricey, some even running into the high hundreds and low thousands of dollars in terms of cost. Still, that doesn’t mean there aren’t budget varieties out there. With the proliferation of aftermarket body parts in the last few years resulting in overproduction on the parts of many manufacturers, there are quite a number of budget-friendly rim sets you can pick up for your car enthusiast. Just keep a few things in mind if you do choose rims. First, make sure to find a set that reflects light well. A glossy set looks nice, but a matte finish on rims is commonplace on many vehicles so the new wheels won’t really do much to improve a car’s appearance. Also, take note of the spoke count on the set you’re buying. Some drivers prefer high spoke counts, others low ones. Find out which count your car enthusiast prefers, and go with that to avoid disappointing him when he opens his package.

Seat Covers
Available in many brightly colored designs and patterns, interior seat covers are fun to pick out. With so many varieties available, this is a gift you’re certain to be able to tailor exactly to the personal taste of the person you’re giving the gift to. Unlike actual seat replacements, seat covers allow you to improve the condition of your seats’ looks without requiring expensive new physical seat components. You can simply slide the new seat covers on and customize the appearance of the car’s interior anyway you like. Considering how nasty some car seats can get with juice stains, dust buildup, and other issues such as general wear and tear, seat covers have a big impact for a low price point, and are sure to impress someone whose car seats are worse for wear than most.

Sorry this post is so late. There really is no excuse. Please enjoy these photos of female 2011 SEMA Show car models posing in front of various custom modified cars. You can click on the photos to view them full size. This years photos are again courtesy of Mr. Richard Owen of Supercars.net! Don’t forget to checkout last years 2010 SEMA Girls either

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Muscle cars, it is generally agreed, can be blamed on Oldsmobile. That's right. The dowdy "This is not your father's Oldsmobile" kind of car started the muscle revolution in 1949. Oldsmobile took an intermediate car and replaced the V-6 engine with a high compression overhead V-8 for more power. From Musclecars magazine, “The idea of putting a full-size V8 under the hood of an intermediate body and making it run like Jesse Owens in Berlin belongs to none other than Oldsmobile…” Looking to start and capture a market, Chrysler introduced the C300 in 1955. Advertised as the most powerful car ever sold, the C300 came out as a limited edition with a 300 bhp engine. Driven with the pedal to the floor the car reached 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and could reach speeds up to 130 mph.

Moving forward, Ford and Mopar's battle in drag-racing in the early 1960s led to an increased production muscle cars. Ford turned out its 7 L Thunderbolt engine and Mopar turned out its 7 L hemi engine. The Pontiac GTO with its 6.4 L engine became its own model in 1966. This car was developed in a special division lead by John DeLorean who broke corporate rules to put this car on the market. This car was an answer to the Dodge Polera and the Plymouth Barracuda. These high performance cars attracted young people to the showrooms, but they ended up buying the more sedate street models. This lead the auto manufacturers to come out with a more compact, economic model of the muscle car. These models included American Motor's (the 4th car company) Rebel Machine, Plymouth's Road Runner, Dodge's Super Bee, Ford's Torino, and Chevy's Chevelle.

Muscle cars were also produced in Australia (the Holden HG Monaro), the United Kingdom ( Capri 300GT), and South Africa (Firenza CamAm). But, the end was near.

The engine size for the muscle cars peaked around 1970. Muscle cars had obtained a status of being dangerous as traffic fatalities occurred with car owners drag racing their cars and speeding on roadways with cross traffic. Most owners found themselves paying much higher insurance quotes. Further, the gas embargo of 1973 made these cars extremely expensive to drive. In addition, beginning in 1970, car manufacturers were required by law to increase their mileage and reduce pollution. The heaviest polluters and the cars with the worst gas mileage were the muscle cars. Another issue that effected these cars was the impending phaseout of leaded gasolines. The muscle cars of the 1970s were not designed to run on lead proof gas. Between the laws and the desire from consumers for more affordable cars, these behemoths were pulled out of production. Cars became smaller and smaller as imports and higher fuel economy became a necessity.

Beginning in the late 1980's and 1990's, muscle cars of a sort made a return. Based on more efficient engines and less weighty bodies, pony cars, smaller, sportier versions of muscle cars, returned. This led in the early 2000's to the return of some of the muscle car brands including Thunderbird, Camero, and Charger. Gas prices stabilized during this time, and since these cars were better designed, higher insurance quotes were not necessarily a given. The public had tired of small cars.

Once again, however, a spike in gasoline prices to almost $4.00 per gallon has led to a decrease in production and sales of large cars. Along with the recession of 2008 and the increase in hybrid cars, the new muscle cars are being driven out of production once again.

The 2011 Dubai International Motor Show Photos opened yesterday and runs until November 14th. MadWhips contributor Tariq199 has just uploaded his first batch of his Day1 coverage for all of us to enjoy. Included are 3 Special Edition Bugatti Veyrons and custom modified supercars by Mansory, Hamann, AC Schnitzer, Gemballa and more. There are also a pair of Rolls Royce Phantom’s (Coupe & Drophead) with a 2300 diamonds (g color, vs clarity) “flying lady” hood ornament weighing in at 38.53 carats to celebrate her centenial!

Stay tuned and check back daily for more photo coverage of the show!

[Source: MadWhips.com]

The title says it all! Looks like there were quite a few bad ass 2011 SEMA Show Custom Mustangs Photos this year! Can’t decide which is my favorite, but the ones highlighted below definitely are front runners! Don’t forget to checkout my earlier post of photos from Monday 2011 SEMA Show Outdoor Event. Enjoy these pics from my friend Richard Owen of Supercars.net!

[Source: MadWhips.com]

Another year, another slow economy for the USA and specifically sunny Las Vegas, yet the 2011 SEMA Show Photos seems to be packed full of modified and exotic cars. It truly is something to visit SEMA, and see all the sweat, blood and money that goes into some of the custom cars and trucks at this show. Special thanks go out to my friend Richard Owen (founder of supercars.net) for these pictures and the rest to come this week!

[Source: MadWhips.com]