Machiavelli personality test
Fun test to see just how evil you are…
“Machiavelli personality test
Are you a cutthroat or a pussycat? Find out, if you dare.
To what extent do each of the following statements accurately describe you? Please indicate the degree to which you personally agree or disagree with each of the following statements by choosing a number from the scalebelow that reflects your opinion.”
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Caparo T1 official debut
Holy shit. A 1100 pound car with 3g’s cornering AND can go 500 miles on a tank of gas on the highway….sign me up!
“The ultra lightweight T1, which weighs less than 500kg, is a British designed 2-seater which has been developed using aerospace and high formula racing technology. The compact V8 engine develops approximately 500 hp and the resultant 1,000 hp-per-tonne power-to-weight ratio enables the T1 to accelerate form 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and to from 0 to 100 mph in less than 10 seconds making it the world’s fastest accelerating and braking road car.
It is also fast round corners with 3g braking and cornering ability equivalent to a Le Mans Prototype. The T1’s high power-to-weight ratio delivers phenomenal performance on the track. Similarly, the same principles of lightweight design in a car one-third the weight of the average family saloon combined with a normal 15 gallon (70-litre) fuel tank means a range better than the average car of up to 500 miles (800km) on public highways.”
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Acura is going to Le Mans with the Sexiest car ever.
Ooooh damn. I dont know why Ive been on such a car craze of late, but I think I just found my dream car….
Acura’s announcement is the latest in what has been a succession of major announcements regarding manufacturer and team involvement in the American Le Mans Series. What started with the announcements of Porsche’s return with a factory-backed prototype and Mazda’s return to professional sports car racing has been followed by news of Penske Racing’s involvement, BMW’s return, new Dyson Racing Lolas, a new factory Lexus effort, the new diesel-powered Audi R10 TDI, the return of Ferrari with its F430GT and a new Radical LMP2; the good news just keeps coming.
Pictures are here while info can be found here.
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Saturn previews Sky Red Line ahead of New York debut
Wow, who would have ever thought that one day I would wake up and say “Damn, I want a Saturn!” I loved the Pontiac Solstice when it first cane out but I think the Saturn Sky is even sexier…Especially a TURBO version!
“NEW YORK – Saturn continues its product revitalization with the 2007 Sky Red Line performance roadster, which is debuting at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The Red Line, available at Saturn retailers this fall, builds on the Sky’s established performance character, offering even more power and sportier driving dynamics combined with a bold design and driver-focused interior.
The Red Line gets a boost in performance from an Ecotec turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, GM’s first direct injection offering in North America. It produces 260 horsepower* (194 kw) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque* (353 Nm) at 2500 rpm, making it GM’s highest specific output engine ever at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp / 97 kw per liter) and the most powerful engine in the Ecotec family.
- Other Red Line technical highlights include:
- Standard torque-sensing limited-slip differential
- Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control
- Performance-tuned suspension
- Technical elements also standard on the 2007 Sky roadster include:
- Four-wheel independent short/long arm suspension for optimal handling and stability
- Coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks for excellent wheel control and road isolation
- Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion power steering for quick, responsive vehicle control
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS for excellent stopping performance
- Wide track for excellent stability and superior handling
- Near 50/50 weight distribution for balanced handling
- Structural tunnel design and hydroformed longitudinal frame rails for a stiff body that results in Greater vehicle responsiveness
Pricing is said to start at $23,690 for the standard Sky, which is dissapointing considering if they could have priced it around $20k I think it would have been a huge success. No mention yet on pricing for the Red Line version.
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