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Worth the Weight: Ford Announces Lighter GT Competition Series
– We have yet to get our hands on a Ford GT to put it through testing, but the official manufacturer information thus far has us palms up waiting for somebody to toss us the keys. Ford says the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 will make 647 horsepower at 6250 rpm and a maximum 550 lb-ft of torque at 5900 rpm, […]
Tokyo bets on lighter frigates, plans to double E. China Sea naval build-up – reports
Japan will reportedly step up its naval buildup and shift construction efforts to lighter military frigates to modernize its East China Sea force as territorial tensions with China escalates over the disputed islands in the region. Tokyo intends to double its warship construction plan and build two smaller 3,000-ton class patrol ships a year instead […]
Blown Away: Pagani Huayra Roadster Is Lighter Than the Coupe
– If there’s one thing supercar builder Horacio Pagani wants everybody to know about his new Pagani Huayra roadster, it’s this: This is not just a Huayra with the roof removed. This is a brand-new car, even if it has the same name and general shape as the gullwing coupe that came before. Pagani says […]
