Mustang GT 5.0 pictures

2011 Mustang GT 5.0

Nathan Hammermaster 6/29/11

2011 Mustang GT 5.0

Mustang is as common as peanut butter, vacuums, or the phrase “clean your room!”. The legend of this car started in 1964 when Ford launched its new two-door, 4 seat coupe: the Mustang. The Mustang is named after the WWII plane, not the horse. Well over a million cars were sold, a whole new culture was created, and (not a surprise there) the Mustang was modified. Most notable of the tuners was Carrol Shelby. But this evaluation is not about Ford’s top ‘stang, but it’s standard GT model, standard being relative.

The 5.0 Liter V8 is retro to a 5 liter V8 in the late ‘60s, and this new one is brilliant. It liberates 412 HP and 390 lb. ft. of torque. 0-60 (here come the specs again) is a fast 4.6 seconds, top speed is a respectable 146mph (limited), 70-0 braking distance: 153 ft., grip: .94 g, and the ¼ mile comes in 13.2 seconds @ 109 mph. All these brilliant, Camaro and Challenger beating specs are availble with 17 city/ 26 highway mpg. Incredible, right?, but that is just icing on the cake, it is the fastest muscle car (as noted), it has the most trunk space, and it is pretty comfortable. It looks really good to. A cool feature in the design of the car is the rear lights. They are divided into three sections, when the indicators are turned on, the lights start on the inside one, and blink towards the outside light. The 5.0’s rear two seats aren’t as big as a Challenger’s, but they are better than the Camaro.

The interior is done far more tastefully than the Camaro’s. The seats are decent, and the controls are nicely laid out. Plus, the car has a lot more visibility than the Camaro. The 5.0 comes with a host of standard options and a lot more available. The GT starts at about $29,500, but it gets even more as options add on.

As for the track times The 5.0 laps Streets of Willow in 1:28.2. Fast? for sure, but still slower than the GT500. Not that that matters, this is a review about a much more practical car.

The 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 is without a doubt a step up from the 2010 model, and a step up from the Challenger and the Camaro (never thought I personally would say that). In fact, it almost competes with the M3 (but cheaper, mind you). This muscle car offers a lot of bang for its buck.

Nathan Hammermaster © Superchargedreviews.com Information comes from: CarandDriver.com, Insideline.com, Ford.com, and other little sites for specs.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Nathan Hammermaster 6/30/11

Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Let it be said that all cars are not equal. Just look at the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. It is a mix of speed, lightness, some amenities, added carbon fiber looks, and Porsche every day performance. Fact is, you can’t kill yourself if you leave a Porsche running in a garage with the door shut, you will starve first. Now that says something about Porsche, world class luxury and performance, and it also is pretty fuel efficient for a sports car/supercar. Experience a certain Porsche blow away minds in more ways than one. 
Engine start up: a healthy idle commences. You think, “How is something this docile, so savage?” Well, it is true, this car is the fastest production Porsche 911 ever. Yet it is something that gets 16 city/23 highway mpg, and is drivable on a daily basis, that is assuming anyone wants to take their $245,950 Porsche to work. Mashing the brake pedaling a turn is like a death-wish. Older 911s that are based on the same fundamentals are not hesitant in the least to throw a driver over a cliff if given the opportunity, but surprisingly, this car is not as hard to drive fast. Boasting a 620 horse power, 516 lb.-ft. of torque twin turbocharged intercooled 3.6 liter V6, this Porsche submits mind boggling figures of: 0-62mph: 3.4 seconds, 60-0: 98ft., a top speed of 205mph, and 1.2g. (rounded). 
This car has many perks: substantial space in the trunk (technically it is the hood because the engine is in the back), 16 city/23 highway mpg as noted before, and a pretty comfortable ride. Since this 911 is on a weight saving diet, the back seats are missing versus a “normal” 911. On the Nurburgring, that Porsche beats pretty much any other production car with its 7:18 time. That is a strikingly fast time.
  This car is obviously, with out a doubt, a very fast, exotic car; but it is very expensive, and only 500 were made in 2011, so getting your hand’s one is very tricky. So most of us can only dream of owning this incredible Porsche. This car more than earns the title “Supercar.”
Nathan Hammermaster © SuperchargedReviews 2011 Sources are: Caranddriver.com, Insideline.com,
Porsche.com and other Internet sites for specs.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS Photos

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I really do like this car

Corvettes

Here is a post about how to identify different kinds of Corvettes. The current models of Corvettes are these: The standard "Corvette", the "middleman" Corvette Grand Sport, the more powerful Z06, and the "King of the Hill" ZR1. These all have the general corvette shape, but some have their differences. The place to tell the most difference is right behind the front wheels. Where as the base corvette has nothing tell-tale, the Grand Sport on up have some sort of extra fin and symbol.

Pictures:

The standard Corvette (notice nothing super standoutish right behind the front wheels)

The Corvette Grand Sport benefits from some added things including Corvette Z06 body-work (flared-fenders, lower body, better suspension) But still the same engine as the base Corvette. Don't be fooled by the two slash marks on the front fender, those are just a retro option. Also, notice the "Gills" that are unique to the GS.

The Corvette Z06 Has more power than the Corvette Grand Sport and base Corvette (500 or so), but its suspension can't keep up as well with all the power. Don't think that it isn't any good, it just isn't as good as the ZR1. Notice the the vent in front of the rear wheels (for cooling) (GS and ZR1 Have this)

Last, but my no means least is the Mighty Corvette ZR1. The biggest exterior difference is the Carbon Fiber roof. The ZR1 shares mostly the same body work as the Z06. Under the hood is where the big supercharged 6.2 Liter V8 lies (638 HP!). That, combined with a killer suspension makes this car formidable. I could go on, but I have a review about it anyway, so I don't need to. You'll be converted soon enough.

Info post

Well, it has been awhile since I've gotten something up. So, I will say a couple things about that. Firstly, I have had trouble finding people who have time to edit. My best editor has a job he needs to work on, buy second best is finishing up school, and I don't really have anymore after that. Anyway, I have a ton of reviews that are pretty much ready so they will be up soon. Hold tight, I'll have some up by the end of this month.

BMW M3 Pictures

Here are pictures of the BMW M3 along with a guide to finding them.

Probably the most noticeable part of the latest generation M3 is the hood and the bump, notice the difference in the M3 (First Picture) and a normal 3 series (Second Picture)

Also look for the M3 badge on the side vents and right rear of the car

And sometimes, the carbon fiber roof

BMW M3

Nathan Hammermaster 4/10/11

BMW M3 Review

Though speed is a very big part of the car culture, luxury and style are also important. The 2011 BMW M3 gives both with a nice emphasis on speed. The M3 is a more noticeable car to the car-oriented person, but if you aren’t partial to cars, you don’t know what you are missing. Just a little history: The M3 came out in 1987 known as the E30 M3. There were two other generations made in between the first and current models, the E36 and E46. Most M3s had inline 6s for engines (“Inline 6” refers to cylinder count and order). The model tested in this review is the latest generation E90/92/93 from 2011. The M3 continues to be a legend in the car world.

It is hard to miss a BMW, yet they all look alike and do not have special names, just numbers. So an individual has to look hard, really hard, to pick out an M3. But when that individual does, he is justly rewarded with a tantalizing feast of BMW-ness with performance extras. This brings us to the latest M3: The 2011 BMW M3, a 4.0 liter, V8 beast that produces 414 horses @ 8,300rpm and 295 lb. ft. of torque @ 3,900 rpm. 0-60mph arrives in 4.3 seconds, 60-0mph distance is 127ft. grip is a very respectable .90g., and a 14 city/20 highway mpg.

Going fast is the M3’s forté, but it is also a very, very well designed car. It has soft every-day driving, firm steering, four seats with ample space for a sports car, and 11 cubic ft. of trunk space. What does this mean? It is a car a person can live with in comfort, and take out on the track on various days and beat most cars in and above its class. The chassis has EDC (Electronic Damper Control) that switches through three damper (shock absorber) settings: normal, comfort, and sport. By stiffening the dampers, the cars performance increases, by loosening them, comfort increases. “Comfort” is the one most drivers will want during everyday driving because “normal” is a bit firmer and is most adept for fun driving. “Sport” is for driving fast on a track or on a really really fun road.

The car reviewed came with the Competition Package (a must) which includes: chassis enhancements, a lower profile, and other little stuff. Other performance enhancements including a special exhaust that is made of a special treated metal were included. If the competition package is added, insist on Michelin PS2 tires because the other option is not as sticky.

The car is not cheap at a $58,900 base price, or well equipped at $67,600, but it is more than worth the money. The car is not as striking or noticeable as some, but this makes it a wolf in sheep’s clothing. A cool extra is the unpainted carbon fiber roof, a smart move by BMW (‘cause open carbon fiber is always cool).

This is the car for the sporty driver who still wants comfort during everday driving. Others will like this car if they know the legend of the M3, although some purists do not like the V8 which probably won’t be continued in the next generation. Six cylinders are more fuel efficient than V8s and all the older generation M3s had Inline 6s. BMW M3s are recognizable by there M3 badge. This concludes the review to bring to the masses the knowledge of one of the greatest cars of all automotive history.

Nathan Hammermaster © Superchargedreviews 2011 Information came from mainly CarandDriver.com, Insideline.com, bmwusa.com and other Internet resources. Edited by David Hammermaster, Michaela Hammermaster.

What is to come

So, in the works are: Reviews about five cars, A comparison in late 2012 to unseat a world reknown car, maybe something about two people haulers. Another Item of interest are the test tracks: Laguna Seca and the Nurburgring, These two tracks are some of the most famous tracks for their skill requirement. Laguna Seca is located in Monterey, California. The Nurburgring is located in Nurburg, Germany. I will use these tracks for times for comparing various cars in future comparisons, and reviews.

Monsters, Literally pictures

Ok, so you are wondering, what do these awesome cars from Monster, Literally look like? Well, we have got you covered with ......(drum roll please)...... 

PICTURES! 

The Ferrari F430 Scuderia

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

 Beautiful eh?
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Monsters, literally

First off, I am very sorry it has taken me so long to get a review up. Here is my first Comparison

Monsters, Literally

Ferrari is an extraordinary brand. Lamborghini is Ferrari’s closest competition from Italy. What happens when you take a supercar, and another supercar, and put them head to head? In this paper you will learn that it just so happens that the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera (Superleggera) is a better supercar than the Ferrari F430 Scuderia (Scuderia).

Gallardo, just the name is strikes fear into the hearts of lesser men.Take a normal Gallardo, add more power, less weight, and tuned suspension, spoilers, and other little track performance increasing tidbits and there it is; The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is powered by a 5.2 liter V10 producing 572 HP and 398 lb. ft. of torque; top it off with a low curb weight of 3350 lb., a huge front and rear spoiler and the result is phenomenal. It is capable of high speeds through corners, Tire melting grip, a short 60-0 braking distance, a fast 0-60mph acceleration (3.4 seconds),and a top speed of 202 mph.

Despite all the Superleggera’s virtues, it does have two penalties: a $242,695 base price, and even worse, a horrible everyday ride. On normal driving, every road imperfection goes straight to the driver and the steering is sluggish at slower speeds. But when the throttle is slammed down, the engine returns the favor and screams, “come and get me” to every cop in a 100 mile radius. The car is more ideal for track then for road, and will come very near, uf not first, in every lap. The car‘s athletic poise and panther-ish stance is beautiful, especially with the green paint.

Ferrari is a very common name in the supercar world. The Ferrari F430 Scuderia is arguably Ferrari’s best F430 ever. The F430 is no longer in production so the model tested is a 2008. This does not mean that the car isn’t comparable to the 2011 Superleggera. The car shares the same fundamentals with the Superleggera: decrease weight, increase horse power output, tune the suspension, and add other little tidbits. The resulting pieces of sheet metal and carbon fiber is amazing: acceleration from 0-60 in 3.5 sec, top speed of 198, curb weight at 3150 lb. (200 less than the Superleggera). “Breath-taking” barely does it justice. Powered by a 4.3 liter V8, this monster makes 531 hp and 347 lb. ft. of torque. Another bonus is a suspension management system that controls whether or not the driver would like track or road suspension. This Choice of suspension makes driving around a bit more bearable (The Superleggera has this also). Also the cabin is stripped of most everything, including carpet. At least one problem is really noticeable to any real driver: no manual gear box. Even though a single shift through Ferrari’s state of the art, six speed, F1 Transmission can be done in 60 milliseconds a true manual is incomparable. In contrast, the Superleggera has a six speed manual and six speed automated transmission. Still, it has a V8 that is louder than a freight train, and a really nice body with a special stripe down the center. The base price is $272,306, nearly $20,000 more than the Lambo. The ride is better and track performance isn’t lacking at all.

            The cars are very similar but, one is better. The Superleggera has in its favor: (a) a manual transmission, (b) more horse power, and (c) a cheaper base price. But it has its down sides: (a) a bad every day ride, and (b) a small cockpit, just to name a few. Whereas the Ferrari isn’t much behind the Lamborghini in performance on the track; it excels in road driving and a has a gutty, growling V8 sound. Not everything about the Scuderia is good, it comes at a much higher price. As for body design; it really boils down to the driver’s opinion.

In conclusion: they are so alike it is hard to tell which is better. Both are pretty much equal on the track, and one is slightly better on day-to-day errands. So, it is up to the reader to decide which is the ultimate winner, but the Superleggera does have more in its favor including the fact it is still in production and it has a manual transmission.

Starting off

So I guess you are reading my reviews about mostly old, and some times new cars. I will also do info about Hotwheels. I pledge to attempt to give the most un-biased review possible. I do prefer Chevy over any Manufacturer though so be warned. I hope to have my first review up before long, so fasten your seat belt and... well start reading