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New Lamborghini Urus Teaser Shots Leaked, Hint At 4-Dr Sedan

Last week, Lamborghini released teaser photos of their new impending model, the Lamborghini Urus, while keeping all other details sparse, at best. No word on what the actual Lambo body itself will look like, though the guys over at Autopia have made the horrifying suggestion that the photos appear to be a preview of what would be Lamborghini’s first 4-door sedan. According to them, the Urus’ prematurely revealed b-panel is thick enough to indicate an engine that’s been moved to the front, most likely to clear space for a rear seat. Oh, we shutter to think.

Full Lambo striptease after the jump

Bottom line: At first we were downright shocked by Porsche branching out into the 4-dr market with the impending 2010 Porsche Panamera, but now that Lamborghini might also be throwing their hat in the performance sedan ring, we’re downright intrigued. With rich legacies in the sports car market, we’re sure that any new offering from either powerhouse [even if its a minivan], would be a force to be reckoned with on the asphalt. What we’re anxious to see is just how well they pull it off. Keys, please?



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Corsa Motorsports Creates Hybrid Le Mans Racer, Goes Quietly Into That Green Night

According to FOXNews, the American Le Mans Series has teamed up with the Environmental Protection Agency to create the “Green Challenge”, a harbinger of the apocalypse intended to promote the use of alternative fuel technologies. In addition to overall performance, participants in Le Mans will also be ranked by the amount of energy their vehicles use and the size of their subsequent carbon footprint.

Reigning LMP1 champs like Audi R10 are already powered by enviro-friendly diesel or ethanol-converted engines, but Corsa Motorsports is changing the game entirely with their Zytek LMP1 hybrid racer.

Developed jointly with hybrid part supplier and racing engineer, Zytek Group, the Zytek LMP1 hybrid racer is capable of reaching speeds well over 200mph and is technically classified as a serial hybrid. Powered dually by gasoline and electric engines, the Zytek LMP1 features a lithium ion battery-powered 50-hp electric motor that is directly connected to a 4.5L V8 gasoline engine, configured to run on the E10 ethanol/gasoline blend of fuel. Entered to compete in Le Man’s top LMP1 prototype division, the Zytek LMP1 is scheduled to make its preliminary debut October 2 at the Petit Le Mans event at Road Atlanta.



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Felipe Massa Wins the European Grand Prix

Plus Complete Race Results and New Standings

Massa in his Ferrari

Last Sunday at the new Valencia street circuit in Spain, with over 115,000 spectators packed into the grandstands in sight of the Mediterranean harbor, Felipe Massa won the European Grand Prix, just ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Massa started in pole position and drove a near perfect race the entire time after that.

Hamilton, who was reported to be suffering from a severe neck spasm before the race, said his neck was still sore but that he doubted it would be a problem for the Belgian Grand Prix in two weeks’ time.

Unfortunately, Kimi Räikkönen, reigning champion, is still having that bad luck he’s had since April; he retired this race after engine trouble.

Only six races are left and it is way to close to call any of the championships at this point. It’s going to be one of the big players, but we probably won’t know until the end.

Race Results

1 MASSAFerrari 1h35m32.339s
2 HAMILTONMcLaren-Mercedes + 5.6s
3 KUBICA BMW Sauber + 37.3s
4 KOVALAINENMcLaren-Mercedes + 39.7s
5 TRULLIToyota + 50.6s
6VETTELSTR-Ferrari + 52.6s
7 GLOCKToyota + 67.9s
8 ROSBERG Williams-Toyota + 71.4s
9 HEIDFELDBMW Sauber + 82.1s
10 BOURDAIS STR-Ferrari + 89.7s
11 PIQUET Renault + 92.7s
12 WEBBER Red Bull-Renault + 1 lap
13 BUTTON Honda + 1 lap
14 FISICHELLA Force India-Ferrari + 1 lap
15 NAKAJIMA Williams-Toyota + 1 lap
16 BARRICHELLO Honda + 1 lap
17 COULTHARD Red Bull-Renault + 1 lap
18 RÄIKKÖNENHonda + 12 laps, engine
19SUTIL Force India-Ferrari + 16 laps, accident
20 ALONSO Renault + 57 laps, accident damage
Fastest Lap MASSAFerrari 1m38.708s

Driver’s Championship Standings

1 HAMILTON McLaren-Mercedes 70 Points
2 MASSA Ferrari 64 Points
3 RÄIKKÖNEN Ferrari 57 Points
4 KUBICABMW-Sauber 55 Points
5 KOVALAINEN McLaren-Mercedes 43 Points
6 HEIDFELD BMW Sauber 41 Points
7 TRULLI Toyota 26 Points
8 ALONSO Renault 18 Points
9 WEBBER Red Bull-Renault 18 Points
10 GLOCK Toyota 15 Points
11 PIQUET Renault 13 Points
12 BARRICHELLO Honda 11 Points
13 ROSBERG Williams-Toyota 9 Points
14 VETTEL STR-Ferrari 9 Points
15 NAKAJIMA Williams-Toyota 8 Points
16 COULTHARD Red Bull-Renault 6 Points
17 BUTTON Honda 3 Points
18 BOURDAIS STR-Ferrari 2 Points


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10 Cars That Are Guaranteed To Get You Laid

A question that man has feverishly wrestled with since the dawn of time: ”How can I score with that hot chick?” Pick-up lines are overrated and have a higher failure rate than an inner-city high school, and date-rape drugs have the potential to get you 5-10 w/o parole - so whatever is a horny guy to do?

Well looks will got you pretty far, and personality even more so, but if you’re bankrupt on both, a surefire way to get lucky is to drive a sweet ride. So on behalf of RideLust, I have taken it upon myself to compile a list of the top 10 surefire “panty peelers” - rides so undeniably lust-able, any man behind the wheel is guaranteed to score at least one piece of quality ass [by "quality" we mean anything from a 7 to a 10; below a 7 and forget a Lambo, you could score that with a Corolla].

1. Lamborghini Gallardo


Although less expensive [and slightly less powerful] than the Lamborghini Murcielago, the Gallardo is Lamborghini’s best selling sports car - and thus the most recognizable [well, subtle exterior colors like "Epilepsy Orange" and "Reflective Traffic Vest Green" help a little, too]. The Lamborghini Gallardo is a fool-proof way to score, we guarantee it.

2. Bentley Continental GT


An incredibly luxurious sports car, driving a Bentley Continental GT is as good as dipping your exhaust manifold [yeah, that one] in gold.

3. Porsche Carrera GT


The Carrera GT will get you laid, but you have to possess a certain “presence”. Porsche coupes, even the ridiculously expensive ones, have an unfortunate tendency to send mixed signals in the “orientation” area. So if you’re on the prowl in a Carrera; no silk ascots or driving goggles, and if you have a European accent, keep the rolling of your R’s to a minimum.

4. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

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Benz’s attract the fairer sex like moths to a flame, we’re pretty sure all you need to do is stand next to the McLaren and you should manage to snag a babe or two.

5. Ferrari 430 Scuderia


So fast it’s dangerous, taking those curves at white-knuckle speed will get the adrenaline rushing, and the lady in the passenger’s seat feeling wild.

6. Dodge Viper SRT10 ARC


You can never go wrong with 600-horsepower and sleek American muscle - it’s the automotive equivalent of the All-American quarterback, absolutely irrestible to the ladies.

7. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1


Alright, so we’ve got a ride crush on the new ‘vette, so sue us. Although Corvette’s usually have an unfortunate mid-life crisis stigma attached to to them, we’re willing to bet the Corvette ZR1 could jump those hurdles in a single bound [or, at the very least, will get you a semi-hot older chick].

8. Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati’s flagship model, the Quattroporte exudes power and grace, which, like the Corvette, might end up scoring you a few older chicks in addition to the usual gaggle of rubber rats [we mean that affectionately]. Unlike the Corvette, however, the Maserati’s well-established luxury super car status gurantees that any older chicks it attracts will be hot older chicks [think: Demi Moore circa Charlie's Angels, or Penelope Cruz circa any-f*ing-time].

9. Bugatti Veyron


Sort of making the list by default, the Bugatti Veyron is guranteed to get you some simply because it’s consistently ranked among the top 10 most expensive cars in the world. Even a chick who knows nothing about cars [or even just plain nothing - I mean lets face it, you're not after her for her scintillating conversational skills] knows a Bugatti [and a sex symbol] when she sees one.

10. Cadillac Escalade


Now hear us out - even though it’s not considered a “super” anything, the Cadillac Escalade is more of a chick magnet than it’s given credit for. Even though we know that some suburbanites are aggressively attempting to turn it into a grocery-getter, there are still some true mack daddies out there who are holding firm to their Escalades and the bad ass sex appeal they exude. And believe us, Escalades do radiate sex appeal. The big, bulky exterior inspires images of power and raw masculinity, so much so that many a female fantasy often revolves around “intimacy” that actually takes place in the Escalade [or on it, depending on how flexible you are]. So not only will the Escalade get you laid, but with plenty of interior space and rear-folding seats, it will get you laid anywhere, anytime.



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Is the Caterham Seven Superlight R500 Beckoning You to the Track?

CaterhamR500.jpg picture by willfusion

If you are in the UK walking near a race course and suddenly hear the stirring of giant bee’s do not be afraid. It just means that sales for the new Caterham Seven Superlight R500 are doing well and some UK racers are receiving a temporary facelift and a lot of thrills.

Caterham has upped the ante with their latest Seven series that builds off the earliest racing roadsters influence, but with more grunt, punch and far lighter materials. With the Superlight R500 they have added even more carbon fiber and Kevlar to shave off even more weight from the car. For the 2.0 Ford Durtec engine and its 263 horses and 177 ft lbs of torque that results in a 0-60 time of 2.88 seconds. With a horsepower to weight ratio of 520-hp to 1 (coming in at 516kg, or 1,116-lbs) the new Seven is the purpose driven open-cockpit track dragon many racers have been waiting for.
Check out the Offical Press Release and gallery after the leap… (more…)



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