0 Hennessey Venom GT spyder

The worlds fastest Lotus (outside of an F1 track). The Hennessey Venom GT.

Singer songwriter actress and American Idol judge Steven Tyler recently purchased his Venom for a staggering $1.1 Million USD. Which at first glance you might wonder why someone would pay $1.1 Million for a lotus. But when you find out about the 7.0 Liter Twin Turbo V8 in the trunk (Boot for all you old country people) that produces 1082 WHP, yes you read that correctly, that's "wheel" horsepower, 1244 at the crank. Well worth the money in my book. Not only do you get the amazing styling from lotus (with a little tweaking obviously), but you get a car that can go 0-200 in 15.9 seconds, That's eight seconds faster than a Bugatti Veyron my friends. The car weighs in at 2743lbs (1244 Kilos for those of you who want your measuring system to make sense) and has a power to weight ratio of  1hp per kilo. That's insane! 

I for one cant wait to see the Stig take this one around the track. It has a better power to weight ratio than a Veyron and I'm sure it will take the top spot. Anyone disagree? Discuss below!

Bonus video of the Venom GT on a dyno.

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0 How to make an Engine Coffee Table

Lets face it, we have all seen, loved and wanted an engine block coffee table. It is the ultimate display of vehicular enthusiasm and it will never need an oil change. You may not be able to fit a Ferrari in your door, but you can the engine block, and what would be better than having a V10 setting in your living room? Nothing (other than a V12 of course). People cover coffee tables with everything, magazines, books super girly lacy stuff, so why not have something that suits your interests?

Step 1: GET AN ENGINE


This first step is probably the absolutely most crucial step in your coffee table build. What engine do you want in your living room? Are you going to go with a classic American big block V8? Chevy? Ford? A Hemi? Perhaps something a little more precise, strict,  German? A BMW V10?  No matter what you pick make sure it speaks to your heart, make sure its something that you love and can talk about endlessly, because a lot of people are going to be asking about it. My personal choice is a Ferrari V12 (despite the fact it will be a constant reminder that I still cant afford a Ferrari).

Step 2: Strip down and Clean


So the first thing you are going to need to do is strip down that motor for a couple of reasons.
A: Nothing says lazy like a dirty poorly made piece of furniture setting in the middle of your living room.
B: A lot of that junk is just going to make the table look cluttered.
C: Everything on the block is going to be getting in the way for when you clean it. (you want it as clean as possible, after all this is going in your living room/man cave).
Once you got your motor stripped down its time to clean. I dont mean just a bit of Windex and motor degreaser. This has to be a deep and thorough clean. This is absolutely the most important step, so do a good job.

Step 3: Table Structure

This is another Highly important step, which is dictated much by which block you chose (hope you picked at least a V8). Simply put use the pistons as feet for the table and a support for the glass.  If you are going to be doing your own welding I highly recommend being as precise as possible. The first time me and my friends did this we had to re-weld the legs several times. (See picture below for a good table design).


Step 4: Glass
Simple and straight forward. Get the dimensions you are going to be needing, and get it cut. I recommend rounded corners on the glass so you dont bang your knee, But whatever you want, after all this is your table.


And you are finished!

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1 Aston Martin Project AM310

• The British supercar manufacturer, best known for providing iconic vehicles to James Bond, has unveiled the successor to the current DBS or DB9, code-named Project AM310.
• The AM310’s bodywork features an extensive use of carbon-fibre, a 6.0L V12 engine and the chassis from the DB9, with the exterior even more aerodynamic and muscular than the One-77.
• Next year marks the 100th Anniversary for Aston Martin when the new production model goes on sale at just under £200,000.
 

 This is what the heaven sounds like!

 

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4 New Toyota Supra?

An Inside Source has confirmed that Toyota will continue the Supra, as of 2018.

The alleged Supra will have a front mounted engine with electric motors at each wheels similar to the new Acura's NSX concept, making it AWD rather than traditional RWD. 

No further specifications were confirmed, but the AWD platform remains up to doubt as the base model; speculations are that it will be available only in premium trims. 

Toyota has trademarked the Supra name as of recently, and according to www.drive.com, the article states, "Toyota is rediscovering its mojo. Yes, this concept is strikingly similar to the Japanese giant's forthcoming FT-86 II sports car but that's where the similarities end.

Instead, it's an artist's rendering of how a Toyota Supra would look if it arrived in showrooms today. Rumours have been rife for years that Toyota will resurrect the Supra nameplate to rival Nissan's giant-killing GT-R. Many hailed the Supra's comeback a few years ago but it was the ultra-exclusive Lexus LFA instead."

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2 TGDigi.com In Need of People

TGDigi.com is in need of people who are interested in Cars and Top Gear. This is basically a recruitment. You will have a major role to play on the web page, posting news about cars and top gear!. Couple of you or maybe all of you will be invited to become a regular "Author" of the website along side the creator of TGDigi.com. To apply and for more information Click Here.

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1 Top Gear Season 19 *News*

The next series kicks off from Christmas Special in December, after which series 19 will premiere in January 2013.

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3 Top Gear Apocalypse

• The definitive guide to motoring in a post-apocalyptic world.

• Just what will motoring be like in a post-apocalyptic world that’s been blown to bits by nuclear bombs or a massive comet? It’s a burning question that’s on literally nobody’s mind, and we give you all the answers in this brand new, incredibly cheerful Top Gear DVD Embarking on a terrifying journey into the future, we show you how to drive to work in the perpetual darkness of a Nuclear Winter, how to make motorsport exciting when there’s only two racing drivers left alive, and, in a world where all cars are bristling with weapons, how to survive the savage, explosive fury of a Doomsday M.O.T test.

• And amongst all the nuclear carnage, we also tackle the ultimate petrolhead’s dilemma – what cars would you take for a final drive if there was only one barrel of petrol left on the planet? The explosions are huge, the cars are superb, so relax and enjoy.

• PS. This frightening vision of a post-nuclear world is backed up by top scientists, in case you think it’s us just cocking about. James May & Richard Hammond.

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