Nice Build: 1973 Porsche 914-6 GT 2.7 Clone

This ‘73 914 has been transformed into a 914-6 with a built 2.7L CIS flat-6. It has many modifications in the flavor of the factory GT cars which you see over an over in the movie LeMans. Find this one here on Pelican out of Santa Barbara, California for $18k obo.



This car started as a Signal Orange car, which is much preferred to buying a color-changed clone. It has many of the right parts and is built for speed not show, but we would gladly sacrifice some performance for a more period look like that of the real GT below. A good start would be the removal of the rear wing and an RSR finish on the 15″ Fuchs.



The lightweight fiberglass bumpers were often painted two colors on the factory cars so the cars could be clearly identified on the track. We like it, but would probably stick with all black if we had the choice. Mass-produced 914’s have rubber and chrome bumpers and inserts.



The interior features a bolt-in roll hoop, the right MOMO wheel, and an authentic Scheel driver seat. We like the look of the GT-flares and Euro turn signals up front.



The 914 is an amazing drivers platform, and with upgraded 6-cylinder power than can easily run with the early 911’s. Most of the hard work is already done on this car, and the next owner only has to slightly tweak the exterior details to make this a real show stopper.

Source: Bringatrailer

Fantastic First-Generation 1988 BMW M5 Sedan

This is one of the nicest E28 M5’s we have ever seen. We have always loved this model, and this one has been well preserved with tasteful upgrades. It is available here on eBay.



The 17″ BBS RC’s and Dinan lowered suspension make for the perfect stance. We are not usually fans of window tinting, but it works on this car. We’ve always loved the way the black taillight trim looks as compared to the chrome units on the standard E28’s. We like that this car is modified but retains the tasteful factory exhaust outlets. The 2KNZ California plates are a tip that the car has lived in California since 1988.



These M5’s were only available in the black/tan color combo you see here. This one has a very clean interior that looks entirely stock except for the short shifter. We loved BMW interiors in the 1980’s, even with the pesky dash computers with all the red LED’s.



Our favorite M5’s have in-line sixes like this one. These can be a maintenance headache and are complicated to rebuild, but if maintained well and not abused they will last quite a long time. This one has upgraded cam gears, chip, and exhaust.



$22.5k is well over average for the model, but we think it is very reasonable for an original California car in this condition. It may even hold its value as clean early M-cars become harder and harder to source.

Source: Bringatrailer

EUROWHEELZ Feature: Custom Corvette Sawblades

Here is a set of staggered 16" Corvette wheels with adapters suited to fit your VW.
8.5" front and 9.5" rear gives nice poke and a unique look to your 5x100 VW.
These wheels were stripped of their original finish and given a mirror polish face.

Price with NEW 25mm adapters: $SOLD

Before:



After (note some finishing touches have yet to be done):


Here they are mounted on the buyer's car:

Audi finally launches an S badged TT.

Audi is taking the wraps off a new sports car – the Audi TTS, the top of the TT model line. It will be coming to dealer showrooms in the early summer. Under its hood lies a two-liter TFSI high-performance engine delivering a mighty 200 kW (272 hp). This intense power propels the TTS Coupe to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) from a standstill in just 5.2 seconds and on to a governor-limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). The Audi TTS is available as both a 2 + 2-seater coupe and as a roadster.



Designed to appeal to a young and dynamic clientele, the TTS represents the Audi brand's Vorsprung durch Technik (“advancement through technology”) in its very latest form. The TFSI engine in the TTS takes the two Audi technologies of gasoline direct injection and turbocharging and blends them to form a perfect partnership. Aside from its output of 200 kW (272 hp), it is its peak torque of 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft), which is constantly on tap between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm, that makes the compact and lightweight four-cylinder unit so impressive.Compared to the engine it was derived from, the two-liter power unit has been reengineered and strengthened in a number of key areas to ready it for operation in the TTS. Thanks to its excellent efficiency, the sporty-sounding TFSI has an average fuel consumption of just 8.0 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers



(29.375 mpg) in the Coupe when partnered by the six-speed manual transmission, while the figure for the roadster averages 8.2 l/100 km (28.659 mpg). These figures are improved by 0.1 and 0.2 l/100 km (by 0.372 and 0.716 mpg), respectively, if the optional S tronic dual-clutch transmission is fitted. S tronic, which deploys two clutches, is capable of performing extremely quick gear shifts at high engine loads and rev speeds; consequently, the time taken to sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) is cut by a further two-tenths of a second in both the Coupe and Roadster. Loss-free transfer of power to the road is the task of the standard quattro permanent all-wheel drive that enables the TTS to accelerate quicker and with greater stability than its rivals. At the heart of this system is a hydraulic multi-plate clutch that works faster than ever thanks to a new pressure reservoir.



The TTS rolls off the production line equipped with yet another high-tech module – the Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system. This gives the driver the choice of two characteristic settings: “Standard” mode is designed for a well-balanced, comfortable ride, whereas in the “Sport” setting the TTS harnesses all of the potential of its sports suspension – which lowers the body by 10 millimeters (0.39 in.) – to deliver uncompromisingly dynamic handling. Its front suspension is mainly made of aluminum, while the efficient technology of the precision electromechanical steering also helps to improve fuel consumption considerably. The sports car is safely brought to a standstill by the high-performance braking system with its 17-inch discs. Yet another factor in the supreme performance of the TTS is the hybrid construction of its body. Steel is used at the rear end, while the front and center sections of the body are built from lightweight aluminum. ASF (Audi Space Frame) technology optimizes axle load distribution and reduces the overall weight. The manual Coupe weighs just 1,395 kilograms (3,075.45 lbs), which equates to a power-to-weight ratio of 5.1 kg/hp (11.24 lbs/hp).



Powerful looks: 18-inch wheels plus new headlightsThe Audi TTS instantly stands out as the dynamic flagship of the TT model line. The standard 18-inch aluminum wheels are a highlight of the exterior design, as are the headlights, comprising newly designed bi-xenon units with LED daytime running lights. Inside, passengers are welcomed by deep-set sports seats trimmed in a mixture of leather and Alcantara, with Silk Nappa leather seat upholstery in four different color combinations available as an option. The gray instrument panel as well as the multifunctional steering wheel add further styling touches. The TTS Roadster comes with an electrohydraulic drive for the soft top, a power wind deflector, plus, for added practicality, a load-through facility. The rear seats in the Coupe have a split-folding design, allowing luggage capacity to be increased from 290 to 700 liters (10.24 to 24.72 cubic ft.). The hard-top TTS is priced at 44,900 euros and the convertible version at 47,750 euros.The unveiling of the TTS also marks something of an anniversary for Audi: It was 10 years ago that the TT Coupe first took to the road, swiftly acquiring the status of design icon. And the TT has stayed firmly in the fast lane ever since.


US MARKET DETAILS:
Audi has confirmed to this website that the TTS will be sold in the United States, expected to hit market in November 2008 as a 2009 model. At this time, DSG is the only planned transmission choice. We expect to learn more details during next week's North American International auto Show in Detroit. Expect more information on the North American TTS as well as photos and coverage from the show beginning Sunday January 13.

Source: Fourtitude