Spied: Ferrari 599 GTO – One Of Two Fastest Ferrari’s Ever Built
February 9, 2010
Ferrari has already launched the 599XX, a super-hardcore track only weapon based on the 599 GTB Fiorano but now apparently Ferrari is working on a road-going version of the 599XX dubbed the 599 GTO. Cementing this apparent rumour is the appearance of these spy shots depicting the so-called 599 GTO with some camouflage on the sills and bumpers as well as 599XX-like roof elements. Read more
640hp Bentley Continental Platinum GTO by Onyx Concept of Ireland
February 9, 2010
Ireland based tuners Onyx Concept have moved away from their more traditional market of tuning SUV’s and their latest product is one of the finest automobiles out of Britain, the Bentley Continental GT. The by product of the Onyx Concept touch is the Bentley Continental Platinum GTO kit that boosts power up to around 640hp from the standard car’s rather mediocre 553hp. Read more
Three New Teams May Miss The Formula One Season Opener Race
February 9, 2010
F1’s struggling new teams could miss the season opener next month and escape penalty.
Previously, failing to contest a round of the world championship for a reason other than ‘force majeure’ resulted in a total loss of rights and exclusion from the sport. Read more
Nissan GTR vs Two Scion TC Drift Machines
February 9, 2010
Motor Trend seemingly always does the extraordinary, they have pitted a Corvette against a jet fighter and now they’re pitting the beloved Nissan GTR against two highly capable drift machines, the Scion TC drift cars.
This answers the question many have asked before of the GTR, “Will it drift?” Well, in the video it does seem as if the GTR is a stealth fighter up against two jet fighters. The Scion’s seem to be so much more nimble and maneuverable than the GTR, but straight line speed ultimately prevails, as boring as that may seem. Check out the video above to see the GTR in some sideways action. Read more
UMW Toyota Recalls All Prius Models Sold in Malaysia over Brake Problems
February 9, 2010
Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan has announced on 9 February 2010, they will conduct a recall campaign related to the software program that controls the antilock braking system (ABS) in the Toyota Prius. TMC has undertaken a recall campaign in the interest of ensuring customers’ confidence and peace of mind. The corrective ABS software programming will resolve the problem. Read more
I Love F1 Dance Crew Search
February 9, 2010
In hand with this year’s Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix “I Love F1” campaign, the I Love F1 Dance Crew will be out and about starting tomorrow to look out for 500 lucky B-Boys that will join Sepang International Circuit in its F1 opening act. Read more
From Hell: Mantech Ford GT for GT1 Racing
February 9, 2010
Here at Zerotohundred.com we are advocates of everything spectacularly fast, insanely loud and of course, racing (on track that is).And that’s exactly what the Ford GT40 is all about as well. First built in the 60s to whoop some European butt – namely Ferrari and Porsche – and successfully doing so four years in a row (66-69), the GT40 was resurrected in 2003 and was known simply as the Ford GT. It has since gone on to multiple victories namely in the European GT3 Class.
Enter Matech Competition, a Swiss racing team who has taken the GT to numerous GT3 class wins and is all set to do so again in GT1. The team ran a prototype model in the same series in 2009 and based on the lessons learnt, the team has gone on to build it’s newest GT1 competitor with upgraded everything. The team says that the two cars share nothing in common whatsoever. The new car is shown in the short video clip above, and for more information, we have posted the official press release after the jump. This evil looking and sounding GT1 Ford GT will be racing against the likes of the Nissan GTR, Lamborghini Murcielago’s, Aston Martin DB9R’s, Maserati MC12s, Ferrari F430’s, Porsche GT32’s and Chevrolet Corvette’s. Read more
Castrol To Sponsor UEFA EURO 2012
February 9, 2010
Castrol has continued to strengthen its’ position in football by signing a partnership with UEFA to sponsor the EURO 2012 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Poland and Ukraine. The new agreement awards the global lubricants company a worldwide rights package for the duration of the UEFA EURO 2012™ tournament.
As sponsor of UEFA EURO 2012™, Castrol will continue to use their heritage of analysis, technology and innovation to provide unique insights into winning performances and add value for football fans across the globe. The brand will build on a successful UEFA EURO 2008™ sponsorship, for which it created the Castrol Index – a unique system that uses highly accurate playercam technology to objectively analyse and compare the performance of each and every player throughout the tournament.
The announcement bolsters the company’s current portfolio of football sponsorships, which includes the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa and the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil, and a comprehensive ambassador roster including Cristiano Ronaldo and Arsène Wenger. Read more
Video Coverage of The 2009 NISMO Fest at Fuji Speedway
February 8, 2010
Video coverage of the 2009 NISMO Fest at the Fuji Speedway which ironically has been bought over by Toyota Motor Corp. I’m not a big fan of the GTR but listen to the R35 scream !!
Autocar Drives The New BMW 5-Series – Not As Good As Previous Models?
February 8, 2010
Autocar’s Senior Contributor Andrew Frankel drives the new BMW F10 5-Series and sums it up, not as good as previous generation 5-Series models? Watch the video to find out. Read more
