STM Project DS9 – 8.63 @ 164MPH
David Stock driving his STM prepared EVO 9 to a new PB of 8.63 @ 164mph at Masterton Motorplex, Masterton, New Zealand. 9th of January 2010. STM | Speedtech Motorsport Ltd Performance Vehicle Specialists

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This is a quick review on the 2008 October Texas Mile. Records where shattered and cars broke. Everyone that could pitch in to help did. I want to thank Ryan for donating parts to try to make my car run for another pass. In turn after I blew, I donated parts to Amit’s car so it could make it run. Check out Supraforums.com for more on this story. March will be fun because Peter’s TX2K9 event which will gather the best of the best!

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LFA
A 200mph Lexus designed to compete with the most exclusive supercars on the planet. The LFA isn’t based on any existing model either; nearly every component is unique to the two-door, two-seat coupé. Under the long bonnet – but mounted behind the front axle – is a hand-built 4.8-litre V10 engine that produces 552bhp at an incredible 8,700rpm. That helps explain the top speed (actually claimed to be 202mph) and the 0-62mph sprint time of just 3.7 seconds.

If you’re the sort of buyer that often spends £300,000 or so on his cars then it’s likely that you’re pretty good pals with the bank manager and perhaps even the bank owner. This car is not intended to be a mass-market product. Lexus has confirmed that just 500 examples will be made and you can be sure that every one of those buyers will get the full red carpet treatment – even more so than the famed Lexus customer service already offered. The Lexus showroom in Park Lane in London will house the only demonstration LFA in Europe and owners get to customise their car in detail before it is hand assembled in Japan. Comparisons to similar performing machines are pointless, as we believe that potential buyers have the means to buy whichever they prefer, regardless of logic or value for money.

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/20102009/36/lexus-lfa-0.html

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