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Fords Special Vehicle Team (SVT) engineers are taking high performance to a new level with the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, resulting in a car that has an all-new aluminum-block engine, even better driving dynamics and handling, improved fuel economy and more horsepower than ever. The 2011 Shelby GT500 is powered by an all-new aluminum-block 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine, which produces 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque, a 10 horsepower increase versus the 2010 model. The engine also is 102 pounds lighter than its predecessor, delivering a better power-to-weight ratio, improved fuel economy, acceleration, handling and steering precision.

We pit Lexus first-ever supercar — the $400000 Lexus LFA — against our long-term Nissan GT-R to find out which one is the king of the JDMs. Read the full story here: www.motortrend.com Shot by: Jim Gleason Edited by: Jim Gleason

Brand Movie "The CarParts" Wins Silver at One Show Design Awards www.subaru-global.com The Subaru brand movie "The CarParts" has won the silver award at the One Show festival, run by The One Club in New York, USA between May 9 and 13. To suit Subarus new brand statement, imaginary driving scenes were developed consisting entirely of Subaru (car) parts and composed into a film, all with the aim of creating a fresh visual impact using driving images that have never been seen before. The film expresses how Subaru is a brand that is relentlessly pursuing and creating "enjoyment" as its core value throughout a variety of driving situations, as well as working to achieve state-of-the-art technologies and car manufacturing excellence.

www.fastrucks.com mylifeatspeed.com Drifting a high horsepower 3000 pound sports car…easy. Try it in a 10000 pound purpose built Semi Truck….not so easy. Racer Stunt Man Mike Ryan has driven this truck to 12 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Championships and decided its time to show his skills and the capabilities of his race truck on the original Gymkhana location at El Toro Marine Base in CA ala Ken Block. Watch as Mike pushes his drift truck to the limits. This film is a BANDITO BROTHERS PRODUCTION www.banditobrothers.com and was directed by Greg Tracy to celebrate the launch of his amazing website My life at Speed. mylifeatspeed.com GO THERE NOW! Its about all things that go fast and has great videos, photos, blogs and more. mylifeatspeed.com CLICK IT NOW! Special thanks to ContourHD cameras, all POV shots in this film are from one! Hey, if you like this you will love the TripleNickel films channel: www.youtube.com Lots of Pikes Peak footage and other great gear head videos!

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new stratos test drive in balocco. más info en : www.new-stratos.com www.cincodias.com "the test confirmed that the vehicle is both extraordinarily agile and a phenomenally fun drive. The New Stratos will be fitted with harder suspension springs and a more direct steering ratio before its next test in Balocco in mid-September"

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