What car am I?

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Post a pic of a car and let the rest of us guess. If you are correct, you get to post a new one.

If you are feeling really game, post description of a car that we all have to guess eg. I was first developed in Europe in 2005 and have since become a popular model for those fortunate to be able to afford me. Weighing in at 3200pounds I am powered by a 4.7 litre V8 engine producing 490BHp @ 8500rpm and am capable of reaching 62mph in 4 seconds. Producing 343 lb ft @ 5200rpm and having a top speed of nearly 200mph I am the......?

http://www.allcarwallpapers.com/wallpapers/previews/ferrari-f430-209.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Ferarri F430 Coupe.
I am not sure how to put a picture on here, because I have tried to copy and paste one, but that doesnt work, so I will just offer a description of the car.
I am very rare, and old-looking. I am built in England, and I have been built there almost unchanged since 1910. I have a potent Land Rover V-8 that produces 188 Horsepower, and 232 pound feet of tourque at 3,000 RPM. Thanks to my lightweight 2250 pound curb weight, I go 0-60 MPH in only 6 seconds, and I have a top speed of over 125 MPH. My new brother is the "Areo 8" model. What make and model of car am I?
I will try to post an attachment with the picture of this car, but I dont know if that will work either. I hope it does.
Happy guessing my rare breed of automobile guys!-Drummerdude:cool:

[HotWireD]

I will try to post an attachment with the picture of this car, but I dont know if that will work either. I hope it does.

Here is Drummer Dude Go's car..

[HotWireD]

PS I know what car that is - and the bridge in the background is the Tyne Bridge Newcastle UK lol

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Ferarri F430 Coupe.
I am not sure how to put a picture on here, because I have tried to copy and paste one, but that doesnt work, so I will just offer a description of the car.
I am very rare, and old-looking. I am built in England, and I have been built there almost unchanged since 1910. I have a potent Land Rover V-8 that produces 188 Horsepower, and 232 pound feet of tourque at 3,000 RPM. Thanks to my lightweight 2250 pound curb weight, I go 0-60 MPH in only 6 seconds, and I have a top speed of over 125 MPH. My new brother is the "Areo 8" model. What make and model of car am I?
I will try to post an attachment with the picture of this car, but I dont know if that will work either. I hope it does.
Happy guessing my rare breed of automobile guys!-Drummerdude:cool:

To post a picture, click on the small yellow box in the little toolbar which allows you to change your text format etc. It has a picture of mountains on it. You should then see a little box which prompts you to enter the URL of your pic. As for posting a pic from your own PC, maybe someone can let us know becuase I have not posted a pic from my PC before.

[Drummer Dude Go]

PS I know what car that is - and the bridge in the background is the Tyne Bridge Newcastle UK lol
OK, then answer what car it is, and post another car for us to guess, please!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

OK, then answer what car it is, and post another car for us to guess, please!

The car you refer to is, I believe the Morgan Plus 8. The figures I have for it are slightly different from those given but are pretty close.

Here is another:

Born in 1972 as as a two-seater coupe, I enjoyed a successful but short life on the world scene. Boasting a mid-located V6 engine, capable of producing 190bhp @ 7000rpm and a top speed of 140mph I achieved spectacular success on the racing scene for several years. Distinctive and dartlike in appearance, I weigh in at a measly 870kg, and, when awoken from standstill, I can eclipse the 0-62mph mark in under six seconds. Rear-wheel driven and with 160lb/ft at my disposal I am the......

KUDOS TO ANYONE WHO GETS THIS BTW! :D :cool:

[Drummer Dude Go]

The car you refer to is, I believe the Morgan Plus 8. The figures I have for it are slightly different from those given but are pretty close.
Here is another:
Born in 1972 as as a two-seater coupe, I enjoyed a successful but short life on the world scene. Boasting a mid-located V6 engine, capable of producing 190bhp @ 7000rpm and a top speed of 140mph I achieved spectacular success on the racing scene for several years. Distinctive and dartlike in appearance, I weigh in at a measly 870kg, and, when awoken from standstill, I can eclipse the 0-62mph mark in under six seconds. Rear-wheel driven and with 160lb/ft at my disposal I am the...
You are correct on my car, it is the Morgan Plus 8! I think including the "Areo 8" model name gave it away!
My guess on your car is the 1972-1980's Lancia Stratos Coupe. There were only 492 total cars made, and in the racing version, the engine was supercharged to 280 HP.
Here's my pic:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

You are correct on my car, it is the Morgan Plus 8! I think including the "Areo 8" model name gave it away!
My guess on your car is the 1972-1980's Lancia Stratos Coupe. There were only 492 total cars made, and in the racing version, the engine was supercharged to 280 HP.
Here's my pic:

Very good!

Without seeing a 3-D view I could not be 100% sure of the picture you have posted but I will hazard a reasonably confident educated guess at the 2006 Saab 9-3 Convertible.

Drummer >> Check out the following site:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/downloads/

Awsome videos for the car lover I know you are! :D :cool:

[Drummer Dude Go]

Very good!

Without seeing a 3-D view I could not be 100% sure of the picture you have posted but I will hazard a reasonably confident educated guess at the 2006 Saab 9-3 Convertible.
Drummer >> Check out the following site:http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/downloads/Awsome videos for the car lover I know you are! :D :cool:
I love the videos, especially the Elise vs. the hellicopter! Thanks for sharing that with me, I really enjoyed the videos! And yes, my pic of the green convertible was the Saab 9-3 Cabrio!
Here's my new pic:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

I love the videos, especially the Elise vs. the hellicopter! Thanks for sharing that with me, I really enjoyed the videos! And yes, my pic of the green convertible was the Saab 9-3 Cabrio!
Here's my new pic:

Yep! The Exige video is very cool, although I think I like the DB9 vs Train one better. So close!

Your going to have to start giving me harder cars Drummer. The car in the picture is the: NOBLE M12 GTO. I have seen one of these cars in the flesh and they do look very nice I have to say.

I will have a chance tonight to post one for you, so hang on!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

OK, here's another...

As an old clasic I naturally attract much attention on the rare occasions I am seen on the road. Built in 1954 and continuing production until 57' I share in the rich history of my now legendary manufacturer. With a single overhead cam six-cylinder engine, I produce 190bhp @ 6000rpm and a maximum torque of 207lb/ft @ 5000rpm. Capable of 0-60mph in 8.3 seconds and with a top speed of nearly 155mph I am the sunday sports car drivers dream. Driven from the rear wheels and with a four-speed manual gearbox I am of course the....

[Drummer Dude Go]

I am going to make an educated guess and say the Porsche 356 Speedster. The "Speedster" version of the 356 Cabriolet was only made from 1954-1957, and it was a rear-wheel drive car that would probably have been very fast and desireable in the 1950's. I cant find any engine or performance stats, so I may be wrong on this one, but it is the closest car I could find that matched your description. If I am wrong, you can tell me the correct answer, because I dont want to try to guess again, and please post another car, or, if you want to, you could just post a pic of a very rare car with no stats about the car, just the pic. That would make it hard to guess with no stats to look up in my car books. I am by no means a car expert, I just love automobiles and read a few car magazines, but I do want to take an auto mechanic's class and writing classes in college, so that I can eventually become an automotive writer for a US car magazine, such as Motor Trend, or Car and Driver, or Road and Track. I will not post a pic right now, I will wait for you to post one Mr. Aussie!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

It was the Mercedes Benz 300SL:

http://www.motorbase.com/pictures/contributions/990720/std_1955_mercedes-benz_300_sl_silver_fv.jpg

I will post another when I get time. :D

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Can you identify these four cars?

http://br.geocities.com/capri7000/ita/ferrari.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

They are all Ferarri Supercars. From botom to top, here they are: 2003 Enzo, 1995 F50, 1987 F40, and 1984 GTO. I personally would take any one of them if you gave me one for free! :cool:
Here's my Pic:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

This is definately a tough one! I confess I had to delve quite deeply into my big car book to try to find possibilities. While I am not 100% sure I will make a somewhat confident guess at the 1951 Ferrari 340 America Touring Berlinetta. There were in fact only two built which means whoever owns the one in that picture is probably a very rich - and happy - person. :D

As for the pictured Ferarri's, yes, I'd happily take any of them. It would be a tough choice. The 288 GTO is the rarest and arguably the coolest. The Enzo is the fastest and the safest and the F40 is probably one of the best cars of all time. As for the F50, I reckon its ugly and nothing overly special. If I had to choose it would be be either the F40 or the Enzo. Jeremy Clarkson is quoted as saying that driving the Enzo is not all that fun because everything you do has to go through a sort of electronic committie. He poses the analogy of whether you would you rather drive a go-cart with traction control (ie. the Enzo) or the V8 powered go-cart with two turbos bolted on the back (the F40).

EDIT: It might not actually be the 1951 model because the one pictured does not have blinkers below the headlights whereas the '51 model does. So in actual fact it could be the 1950 340 America Sports Racer or just the '51 or '52 model without blinkers at the front or the side.

[Drummer Dude Go]

Vey close-it is actually the 1948 Ferarri 166 Inter Coupe, which, I believe, was Ferarri's first road car. All previous Ferarri's before that were just race cars. I wonder what "Inter" means, is it short for "International," or what? The "166" must have something to do with the engine, I guess. It is a nice looking car. OK, it is your turn to post a pic, Aussie!:cool:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

This is a newer version of my car.

http://www.motorintro.com/actuales/_images/opel_images/astraOPC/astra_opc_2.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

I know the make of your blue hatchback is an Opel, and if i am correct, it is the Astra model, but I am not 100% sure, as there are no Opels in the U.S. where I live. I have seen a sport version of the Opel Astra sedan in one of my U.S. car mags, when they went to the Geneva Auto Show a while back, and the body styling of that sedan was very similar to the hatchback you pictured, so I am assuming they are the same car.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

I know the make of your blue hatchback is an Opel, and if i am correct, it is the Astra model, but I am not 100% sure, as there are no Opels in the U.S. where I live. I have seen a sport version of the Opel Astra sedan in one of my U.S. car mags, when they went to the Geneva Auto Show a while back, and the body styling of that sedan was very similar to the hatchback you pictured, so I am assuming they are the same car.

Yep, it's the Astra. Here in Auz it is made by a comapany called Holden. I originally hated the design of the new styling but it has grown on me. I like it now.

Your turn. :D

[Drummer Dude Go]

Yep, it's the Astra. Here in Auz it is made by a comapany called Holden. Your turn. :D
I knew that car was some sort of Opel or Holden or Vaxhaul, because the the U.S. divisions of GM are taking many vehicles that they sell overseas, and putting different U.S. make badges on them, and there's some Saturn or some GM car that looks almost exactly like the Opel Astra, becasue I saw it in one of my car mags a few years ago, because they had a pic of the Opel Astra, and the U.S. only car that was based on the Opel, and they looked very similar! Pontiac, a brand that I think is only sold in America and Canada, introduced a new GTO muscle car in 2003 that is based on the Holden Monaro Coupe. In Australila, it may look very sporty, but in America, mundane compact cars seriously have more style than that car! It's U.S. sales never really took off, and they now have nearly $8,000 in rebates to clear the GTO's off the lots. The bland GTO, which has a 350 HP Corvette engine, starts (Before incintives) at around $33-$34,000, while the all new 300 HP Ford Mustang, with slightly better performance (Due to it's better areodynamics and lighter weight than the GTO), and way better styling, starts at just $26,000. Obviously, U.S. consumers want thier new muscle cars to actually look sporty, not look like some oversized economy car!:rolleyes: Pontiac is now dropping the GTO for the 2007 model year, and the earliest it would be replaced is in 2009-2010, when the new Chevy Camaro is supposed to be released. The new Camaro, I have heard, is also being based on a Holden model. I think it is ridiculous that they even tried to sell it here! Anyway, enough of that-here's my new pic:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

True. I am not a big fan of the new Monaro. The older one is fantastic however. A real muscle car.

As for the picture, is it the Cadillac Escalade 4WD Sport Utility? I am not an expert on American cars by any means, and my only clue came in the small Cadillac badge I recognised on the back.

What about this one?

http://cafe.chosun.com/img_file/club_file/82/carworld/bbs/7/Jaguar_Mark_I-s%5B20050726091814%5D.jpg

[HotWireD]

Hi Folks,

My first impression was a Jaguar Mk2 - but on looking at pictures of this mopel online, they have different turning indicators/lights.

My guess is a Jaguar 2.4 MkI 1958.

I cannot tell you much about this car, other than they look lovely when polished up and they feel heavy on the road.

My go, another vehicle from 1958...

[Aussie3rddayfan]

The Jaguar Mk1 is correct. It truly is a stunning car. The picture I posted simply doesn't do it justice to be honest.

As for the one you posted I had to delve quite deeply in my car book. My initial reaction was that it is of British heritage, from an up-market car maker and is post-war, probably 50's. I will hazard a educated guess from my book at the Bentley Continental. It is obviously the convertible model but I am not sure of the year model because they were made from 1952 to 1959.

Here is another:

http://www.wallpapyrus.com/albums/CarRarities/Aston_Martin_DB4GT_Zagato .jpg

Can you tell I like old cars!

[Drummer Dude Go]

It is an Aston Martin for sure, and I think it is either the 1958 DB4 model, or the 1964 DB5. They both look very similar to the car you posted, so I am not sure which model it is.
Also, please check out my threads on the new Silverado, and new Tundra pickups, as well as the Camaro Convertible, and please post your opinions and questions, because the more threads we have about cars, and the more posts there are in theese threads, the closer us car fans will come to having our own forum in The Zone that is all about cars! I also want yall's help with our car opinion poll: "What is the world's best Luxury Sedan?" Please, dont simply vote, take a little time to post your opinions as to why you voted for a certian vehicle, and get other board members to post also, so we can have more posts about automotive-related things, and possibly get our own dedicated Automotive forum! :cool: GO 24/48!! WAR EAGLE!! Drummers RULE!! God Bless You All!!

[Drummer Dude Go]

Hey Aussie, The Imposter, HotWireD, where are you guys? Please keep playing this fun game! And please reply to the Private Message I sent all of you!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Hey Aussie, The Imposter, HotWireD, where are you guys? Please keep playing this fun game! And please reply to the Private Message I sent all of you!

Sorry. I am here now. I have been very busy lately with things to do for uni. Endo of semester is always fun. :rolleyes:

As for the car forum, we'll ahve to see. Like Corrine said, I don't know if there is enough support other than us die-hards.

When I get time I will try to post in the other car threads. I will definatley haev a good go at the best luxury sedan one on the weekend so hold on! I will use the time to consider.

And you were very close with your guess. The car pictured is the 1960-1963 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato. It created 285bhp from only a six-cylinder engine and had a top speed of over 150mph. There was an awesome variant made with a unique body shape (0188/L) that looked even better than this stunning model. I wish I could scan the one I am looking in but can't right now. I could not find any pics of this model on google so I found a small pic here: http://www.carsfortheconnoisseur .com/history2005/oct2005.html

Your turn drummer!

[Drummer Dude Go]

This week is when I have to study for final exams at my High School, and I take them next week, so I probably wont be on the boards hardly at all this week, or next week, but I will return when I am done with my finals in a couple weeks!
I will post a car later-I have to go to school now!:(

[Aussie3rddayfan]

This week is when I have to study for final exams at my High School, and I take them next week, so I probably wont be on the boards hardly at all this week, or next week, but I will return when I am done with my finals in a couple weeks!
I will post a car later-I have to go to school now!:(

I get to go to sleep now! :o :p

[Drummer Dude Go]

This newly-released car is a very rare, and also a very fast car. This accident happened in Perth, a city in Aussie3rdDayFan's home country (Austraillia, of course!:rolleyes: ) This car was only a few days old when the owner was distracted by his cellphone (And probably driving a little too fast with all the city traffic), and rear-ended a Honda CRV that stopped at a red light.
What Car Am I?:cool:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

2005 Ferrari 612 Spagetti. Oh sorry, I mean Scaglietti. Truth be told, this is THE ugliest Ferrari ever. But it is very fast.

Here is another:

http://www.carovigno.com/sfondi/sfondi/auto/lamborghini_350gt.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

That is a very old Lambo, from the symbol on the front. Let me go get one of my huge car books....It says it is a 1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV, the first automobile ever built by Ferruccio Lamborghini. It is a beautifull old car, but I think the best looking Lambo ever is the Muria, which was built a few years after the 350 GTV.
And yes, the Ferrari 612 "Spagetti," as I always mispronounce it, is very ugly! I do wonder why Ferrari even builds this car-it's slower, and has worse handling than the F430, and the F430 is almost $100,000 cheaper, so if people want a fun fast car, they will likely buy the better styled, and faster F430. If I had the money, I sure would!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

That is a very old Lambo, from the symbol on the front. Let me go get one of my huge car books....It says it is a 1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV, the first automobile ever built by Ferruccio Lamborghini. It is a beautifull old car, but I think the best looking Lambo ever is the Muria, which was built a few years after the 350 GTV.
And yes, the Ferrari 612 "Spagetti," as I always mispronounce it, is very ugly! I do wonder why Ferrari even builds this car-it's slower, and has worse handling than the F430, and the F430 is almost $100,000 cheaper, so if people want a fun fast car, they will likely buy the better styled, and faster F430. If I had the money, I sure would!

Your good. Yep, its the first Lambo ever built and still, to my mind, the most beautiful of them all. It really is a stunning car. Your turn Mr Drummer man. :D

And yes, the Spagetti IS a rather poor car considering it was made by Ferarri. The Aston Martin DB9 is far better; as is the F430.

[Drummer Dude Go]

Oh yea, I forgot to post another picture! SIlly me!:p Well, here it is:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

2006 Hummer H3 SUV. This is not an attractive car at all.

This next one is easy but I just wanted to post the pic just because this is THE coolest car on the road. Talk about your ultimate road racer. :D

BTW, I have some tougher ones up my sleeve too!

Anyway......

http://www.montauto.net/gallery/mercedes_amg_clk-dtm_2002_01_b.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Your car is the 2005-2006 Mercedes Benz CLK DTM Race Car. They also made about 200 (I think it was 200, could be more/less!) road legal versions that went 0-62 MPH in under 4 seconds, and went nearly 200 MPH, without the limiter. But, like all the German automakers, they limited the top speed electronicallly to 155 MPH.:( Why do the Germans do that anyway? Limiting the top speed on a sports car is just stupid, becasuse the point of a sports car/supercar is to be faster than any other sports car/supercar!:confused:
On the Hummer H3, yes, it is very UGLY!! Hummers are also selling very poorly in the U. S. now, because everyone that wanted one already has one, and gasoline is now $3-$5 per gallon in most areas of the country. The Hummer H2 was seling at $55,000 when it first debuted, but now you can get a brand new one for only $45,000! The main reason that thier sales have dropped off is that the H2 only gets 10 MPG on the highway, and even worse in the city. Now GM (Which owns the Hummer brand) is dropping the overpriced (At over 100,000, it's very overpriced), poorly selling (They've only sold about 12,000 H1's in the 15 years it's been on sale.) H1 model, which is the original civilian version of the millitary's HUMVEE's.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Your turn.

[Drummer Dude Go]

What Car Am I?

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Gee whizz. Do you have a bigger picture at all? Detail is hard to pick up on that pic. Could be American or European or maybe even Japenese.

[Jason]

Gee whizz. Do you have a bigger picture at all? Detail is hard to pick up on that pic. Could be American or European or maybe even Japenese.

Maybe even Iranian. :p

[Aussie3rddayfan]

No wait, hold on. Is it the 2006 Volkswagen's Cabriolet-Coupe? Concept cars are tough becuase you probably have not seen one before :confused:

Here is slightly bigger picture anyway:

http://www.diseno-art.com/images/volkswagen_convertible.jp g

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Maybe even Iranian. :p

Or even Iraqi!

Post a car pic Mr Jason. :D

[Jason]

Or even Iraqi!

Post a car pic Mr Jason. :D

Yes sir.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Is this a joke?! :rolleyes: Hot rods/antiques are nowhere near my speciality. The car pictured is definately pre-WWII; probably from the mid to late thirties. Other than that I have little to reference it to. :p :D

[Drummer Dude Go]

Guys, the silver convertible I posted is the 2006 VW Eos, which has been available in Europe for awhile, and is about to be on sale in the US. It does look kind of anonymous though. For the estimated $30,000 that it will start at in the U.S., I wouldnt buy it. That was a hard one! I got a side view of the car that doesnt show the manufacturer's logo, so it would be harder to guess!!
Here's an interesting link to the production version of the Eos on the VW website, with pics and lots of good info.: http://www.vw.com/models_overview/eos_popup.html

One of yall can post a car now!:cool:

[Drummer Dude Go]

Is this a joke?! :rolleyes: Hot rods/antiques are nowhere near my speciality.:D Same with me, I am better at identifying more modern autos. I will gues and say that it is a Duesenburg of some sort, but I am not sure.:confused: This is a very hard one, Jason. Finally, someone has given me and Aussie a real challenge! Dont worry though, we will figure it out!

[Jason]

Same with me, I am better at identifying more modern autos. I will gues and say that it is a Duesenburg of some sort, but I am not sure.:confused: This is a very hard one, Jason. Finally, someone has given me and Aussie a real challenge! Dont worry though, we will figure it out!

You are close. My dad's hometown of Auburn, Indiana was known for a car company that manufactured three makes of cars: Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg. This isn't a Duesenberg. This make of car, but perhaps not this model, was featured in the movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom when the Asian kid Short Round drove a white version near the beginning of the movie.

Want to see some great classic cars? Go to Auburn, Indiana and visit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum:
http://www.acdmuseum.org/

[Drummer Dude Go]

I will let Aussie have a turn to guess, but I know it is either a Cord or Auburn model, since you said it is NOT a Duesenburg. Also, tell Aussie to clean out his Private Message folder, cuz I tried to PM him this morning, and it said his folder was full, so I couldnt send him anything.

[Jason]

I will let Aussie have a turn to guess, but I know it is either a Cord or Auburn model, since you said it is NOT a Duesenburg. Also, tell Aussie to clean out his Private Message folder, cuz I tried to PM him this morning, and it said his folder was full, so I couldnt send him anything.

I can't. His PM box is full. :p

[Aussie3rddayfan]

It is now emtyish. PM away. I will come back to this thread later and try to work out what this thing is. :rolleyes:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

OK, just did a quick search. Jason made the mistake of giving me a big clue. It is the 1936 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster.

BTW Jason, if you EVER post a pic like that again, I will come over there and sort you out! :p Just kidding. Post away! I'll find a good pic a bit later because I have study to do. :D

[Jason]

OK, just did a quick search. Jason made the mistake of giving me a big clue. It is the 1936 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster.

BTW Jason, if you EVER post a pic like that again, I will come over there and sort you out! :p Just kidding. Post away! I'll find a good pic a bit later because I have study to do. :D

But it's my favorite car.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

But it's my favorite car.

http://www.sawf.org/newsphotos/No_Whining_20051222161909 7030_afp.jpg

:p :D

This should be an easy one. I will pull the harder ones out next time.

http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/press/autocar_supercharged.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Aussie, your car, which looks like a race car chassis, with no body panels, is the Wrightspeed X1! I recently saw a really cool video of the Wrightspeed X1 beating a Ferarri and Porsche, and, even though it has a small electric engine, due to it's light weight, it wins the race!
Here's the link:http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/05/video-electric-car-races-ferrari-porsche-and-wins/

Hint: This very luxurious and powerfull car starts at $66,000 in the U.S., and it is supposedly being cut out of production for Model Year 2007. What Car Am I?

[HotWireD]

Aussie, your car, which looks like a race car chassis, with no body panels, is the Wrightspeed X1! I recently saw a really cool video of the Wrightspeed X1 beating a Ferarri and Porsche, and, even though it has a small electric engine, due to it's light weight, it wins the race!
Here's the link:http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/05/video-electric-car-races-ferrari-porsche-and-wins/

Hint: This very luxurious and powerfull car starts at $66,000 in the U.S., and it is supposedly being cut out of production for Model Year 2007. What Car Am I?

Here is the picture

It looks german to me, and blurred, lol.

Still searching...

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Aussie, your car, which looks like a race car chassis, with no body panels, is the Wrightspeed X1! I recently saw a really cool video of the Wrightspeed X1 beating a Ferarri and Porsche, and, even though it has a small electric engine, due to it's light weight, it wins the race!
Here's the link:http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/05/video-electric-car-races-ferrari-porsche-and-wins/

Hint: This very luxurious and powerfull car starts at $66,000 in the U.S., and it is supposedly being cut out of production for Model Year 2007. What Car Am I?

The car I posted is not the Wrightspeed X1. I am thinking that either that video is confused or the picture I posted (when I googled the car) is wrong. I do not think it is however because the badge on the front of the car is very clear.

After doing a bit of searching while I was typing this, I was surprised Wright hasn't been sued yet. The differences in his car vs the one I posted is, to be honest, almost a straight copy. I don't know how he can get away with it. Perhaps he bought the rights or something and just chucked a electric motor in it.

[Drummer Dude Go]

The car I posted is not the Wrightspeed X1.
Well then, I will guess the VERY similar looking Ariel Atom. I wasnt sure which car it was, cuz the Wrightspeed and Ariel Atom look exactly alike.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Yep. It is the Arieal Atom 2 300 Supercharged. And yes, the do look exactly alike. It really is uncanny. How he can get away with it I don't know.

Check out the 3D views and the press videos on their website:

http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm

It really is maniaclly fast and is quicker than the Carrerra GT, SLR McLaren, Forg GT, 360 Stradale, Zonda, GT3 RS and even the Koenigsegg.

[Drummer Dude Go]

Yep. It is the Arieal Atom 2 300 Supercharged. And yes, the do look exactly alike. It really is uncanny. How he can get away with it I don't know.Check out the 3D views and the press videos on their website:
http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm
It really is maniaclly fast and is quicker than the Carrerra GT, SLR McLaren, Forg GT, 360 Stradale, Zonda, GT3 RS and even the Koenigsegg.
COOOOOOLLLLL!!!!! That car (I guess it's more of an unfinished car!) is the bomb!! (In USA speak, when something is refered to as "The Bomb" that means it is really cool and awesome, unless you are talking about an actuall explosive bomb-then it is not cool!)

Anybody guessed what my black German luxury sedan is yet?
Here's the attachment again:
(PS: Jason, how do U make Pics. bigger?)

[Jason]

(PS: Jason, how do U make Pics. bigger?)

I'm not sure how to answer that because I'm not sure why your pics are sometimes Word documents.

As far as the German sedan, I have no clue as I know little about cars.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

The quality and view of that car leaves alot to be desired for the purposes of this thread. Got a 3D view?

You say its German? Is it made in Germany or just sold there?

[Aussie3rddayfan]

I am still thinking about this. Without knowing if it German built I cannot answer - especialy with that view. It could be VW. It definately isn't a BMW or Merc. All of these are German built, and the VW seems logical.

I will take a somewhat confident guess at the 2006 VW Phaeton after checking out the VW range on their website.

Here is a better picture of what I think it is anyway:

http://www.ritilan.com/archives/images/blogimages/phaeton.jpg

The car comes with the choice of either a 335bhp V8 or the ballistic W12 which pumps out 420bhp. That's more than just about any Porsche 911 - Turbo included - a BMW M3, and the Ferrari 360 Spider. Crazy.

VW website: http://www.vw.com/phaeton/index.html

BTW Drummer, you SO flogged the image you posted off the VW website. It's really small, so no wonder it is such bad quality. :rolleyes:

[Drummer Dude Go]

Here’s all the hints I can give you without telling you the make and model of the car:

This car’s platform is shared with the Bentley Continental GT and Bentley Continental Flying Spur. These similarities become apparent when looking it’s leather lined interior which shares certain design elements with its ultra-luxury cousins. In Dresden, Germany, the car is hand-assembled in a distinctive factory with a glass exterior, the Gläserne Manufaktur. The Chancellor of Germany, the Prime Minster of Portugal, and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Il are all chauffeured in one of these cars.
This particular car has not sold well since entering the United States in 2004. 1,433 were sold in 2004 after it’s manufacturer responded to initial sales by offering a US$10,000 buyer incentive. Just 820 were sold in the United States in all of 2005, leading the company to announce that sales in the American market would end after the 2006 model year. Customers have been slow to accept a luxury car from this marque, and most people have never even heard of the car, despite constant tv advertisements for it. This luxury sedan is priced at $66,700 USD for the V8 version, and the V-12 version is priced at $96,700 USD.

[Drummer Dude Go]

Never Mind! Aussie got it! It is indeed the 2006 VW Phaeton, which I, and most Americans, hate with a passioin. If people want a $66,000+ luxury car, they apperently want some prestiege, and I cant say I blame them!
OK, it is Aussie's turn to post a Pic!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Never Mind! Aussie got it! It is indeed the 2006 VW Phaeton, which I, and most Americans, hate with a passioin. If people want a $66,000+ luxury car, they apperently want some prestiege, and I cant say I blame them!
OK, it is Aussie's turn to post a Pic!

Hmmm. I don't mind VW. They are a German company and for that reason, make cars ver, very well. To my mind, the Germans do it better than anyone else. Period. That said, if you were looking for a luxary car I would not choose a VW. They are well made, and there is nothing wrong with them BUT an Audi is a class above (and also German) and BMW and Merccedes are a class above that. One simply cannot compete with BMW and Mercedes.

http://www.1motormart.com/gallery/74jens01.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

I am going to guess your car is an old Holden model? It looks like it was made way before I was born. (I was born in 1989) Could you give us all a few more specs on this car, please?

[Aussie3rddayfan]

I am going to guess your car is an old Holden model? It looks like it was made way before I was born. (I was born in 1989) Could you give us all a few more specs on this car, please?

It is not a Holden. :D

Some specs:

* Built between 1966-1976.
* 325bhp V8 @ 4600rpm
* 225lb/ft @ 2800rpm
* Rear-wheel driven
* 3-speed Automatic
* Top Speed of 209km/h
* 0-100km/h in 7.4seconds
* 5897 cars produced

[Drummer Dude Go]

I will let Jason or HotWireD guess it, cuz I have looked all over the Net, but I can't find it.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

I will let Jason or HotWireD guess it, cuz I have looked all over the Net, but I can't find it.

Not sure if they will be back.

*It was unvieled at the 1966 London Motor Show and later in its production life offered a four-wheel drive version. It was the first series production car to feature the system.
* The car company was British

Here is another picture

http://www.santiagosc.com/Pictures%20of%20Cars%20fo r%20Sale/Jensen%20Coupe'/P1010337.jpg

and one of the interior accomponied with hint:

http://home.hiwaay.net/~tjhiggin/hwystar/hs_inter.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

That beautifull wood dash, and the "J" emblem in the steering wheel tell me it is some kind of Jaguar model, but not sure which model, cuz I have never seen that car in my 17 short years of living. If that is actually a Jaguar, it is the ugliest Jag I have ever seen!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

That beautifull wood dash, and the "J" emblem in the steering wheel tell me it is some kind of Jaguar model, but not sure which model, cuz I have never seen that car in my 17 short years of living. If that is actually a Jaguar, it is the ugliest Jag I have ever seen!

A Jag? No, no, no! That isn't a Jaguar logo.

This one however is...

http://www.index.hr/images2/Jaguar_logoV.jpg

Most Jag's however have a silver Jaguar on their bonnet:

http://blobs.shoppay.be/products/129-mascot%20jaguar%20blauwe% 20lucht%20bewerkt%20400pi x.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Wait, I think I have heard of either a make or a model of car called "Jenson?" Maybe that's it! I dont know of any other makes of cars that start with a J, so if I am still wrong, I will just give up.
PS: Please read my new thread in The Zone: "Got injured at my own party!"

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Wait, I think I have heard of either a make or a model of car called "Jenson?" Maybe that's it! I dont know of any other makes of cars that start with a J, so if I am still wrong, I will just give up.
PS: Please read my new thread in The Zone: "Got injured at my own party!"

Yes, Jensen is the car-maker but not the name of the car. It is in fact the Jensen Interceptor. Your turn Master Drummer. :D

I will go read your thread now.

[Drummer Dude Go]

OK, that was a hard one! Here's my pic:
This car is styled by Italdesign of Italy, but it is manufactured and sold by a Japaneese car company.

[HotWireD]

Turned up just in time for someone else to spot the Jensen Interceptor - recognised it straight away :o(

Now you have posted another difficult car...

Back to searching lol

[HotWireD]

OK, that was a hard one! Here's my pic:
This car is styled by Italdesign of Italy, but it is manufactured and sold by a Japaneese car company.

Possibly a Daewoo? Still looking....

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Possibly a Daewoo? Still looking....

It is. The car is the 2000 Daewoo Magnus. Daewoo are actualy a Korean car manufacturer and where bought by GM a few years ago. My personal opinion is that Korean car are poorly built. They have alot to learn about car-making.

Here is a 3D pic of the car:
http://www.el30.net/archives/06012103.jpg

OK, try this one:

http://www.charismaticcars.co.uk/images/cars/humphreybig.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Your car is a very old Rolls Royce Flying Spur (Or was the Flying Spur a coupe?)
I am not good at all at older cars, so I am probably wrong about the model, but I know that couldnt be anything but a Rolls-Royce!
BTW: on that Daewoo, I forgot that it was originally a Daewoo. The Japeneese company Suzuki rebadged it and put thier own grille on it, and they sell it in the U.S. as the "Veyrona" The styling is the only good thing about it, the rest of the car is crap, cuz, as Aussie pointed out, the Korean automakers really dont know that much about building good cars, they just build poor or average ones.

[HotWireD]

My guess would be a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud.

I thought about getting one of these but was put off by the fuel economy - 16 mpg is just too low.




<and the price is more than I have earned in the past twenty years!>

[HotWireD]

If I am right, I would like this vehicle to be identified lol


This car is popular in California I am told....

700 cc
29.0 bhp
Top speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)

[Drummer Dude Go]

I have no idea what that ugly looking orange car is-I have never seen anything like it before! However, people in California have little or no taste, so that car probably is very popular, b/c Californians like strange things that the rest of the world dislikes. It kind of looks like an old Amphicar-a car built in the 1950's that could be driven like a boat on the water, and also driven on roads like a regular car, but I dont think that is what it is. That car certianly is an oddity!
Maybe our resident car expert Aussie knows what it is, or maybe Jason knows.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

I have no idea what that ugly looking orange car is-I have never seen anything like it before! However, people in California have little or no taste, so that car probably is very popular, b/c Californians like strange things that the rest of the world dislikes. It kind of looks like an old Amphicar-a car built in the 1950's that could be driven like a boat on the water, and also driven on roads like a regular car, but I dont think that is what it is. That car certianly is an oddity!
Maybe our resident car expert Aussie knows what it is, or maybe Jason knows.

I originally thought this was a Lotus jadging by the green and yellow badge and the fact the car looks 70's Brittish. But it's not. It is the 1970 Reliant Regal Supervan III which is a British car maker too. :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant

BTW, Hotwire was correct regarding my previous car. It is indeed the Rolls Rotce Silver Cloud II.

Here is another car:

http://www.toma.com.au/Volvo/123GT/gtthumb.jpg

This car maker actually made a stylish car for a change! Hint, Hint! ;)

[Aussie3rddayfan]

My guess would be a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud.

I thought about getting one of these but was put off by the fuel economy - 16 mpg is just too low.




<and the price is more than I have earned in the past twenty years!>

That's why man invented the five-fingered discount. 100% OFF. ;) :rolleyes:

BTW: on that Daewoo, I forgot that it was originally a Daewoo. The Japeneese company Suzuki rebadged it and put thier own grille on it, and they sell it in the U.S. as the "Veyrona" The styling is the only good thing about it, the rest of the car is crap, cuz, as Aussie pointed out, the Korean automakers really dont know that much about building good cars, they just build poor or average ones.

Actually, I am predujiced against all Korean AND Japenese cars. Japenese cars are better that Korean cars true, but they have NOTHING on European cars. Euro cars are several classes above Asian cars in my mind becuase they are simply better engineered and produced. Lancer, WRX, or that evil Skyline thing. They might all be quick but I would take an M3, M5, 330i Sport, Volvo S60 T5, Audi S4, RS6, Boxter S, 360, Exige, C55AMG, E55 AMG, MG ZT 260 GT, Jaguar X-Type 3.0 or Jag XJR any day. I could go on...

[Mac wannabe]

They might all be quick but I would take an M3, M5, 330i Sport, Volvo S60 T5, Audi S4, RS6, Boxter S, 360, Exige, C55AMG, E55 AMG, MG ZT 260 GT, Jaguar X-Type 3.0 or Jag XJR any day. I could go on...

NO! I hate Volvo with a passion, they are satan's children and all who buy them must be eradicated, however adding the Jags rectifies your evils so you will live a little longer amigo

-Calvino

[Aussie3rddayfan]

NO! I hate Volvo with a passion, they are satan's children and all who buy them must be eradicated, however adding the Jags rectifies your evils so you will live a little longer amigo

-Calvino

Were you planning on answering my question or just go on raving? :p :D

Volvo have improved their game in styling in recent years. The current range is, to me, quite stylish. They actually have round corners as opposed to looking like a brick with wheels. Today, Volvo's have a touch a class about them.

http://www.moto-ris.hr/modeli/s60/s60-velika.jpg

http://www.volvocars.hu/NR/rdonlyres/FFC0D587-B388-43F1-BBD4-3213A601E711/0/CM_S60_604PX.jpg

Jag's are pretty good. They are stylish and quick; but still not as good as a BMW, Bently or Merc.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Actually, I am predujiced against all Korean AND Japenese cars. Japenese cars are better that Korean cars true, but they have NOTHING on European cars. Euro cars are several classes above Asian cars in my mind becuase they are simply better engineered and produced. Lancer, WRX, or that evil Skyline thing. They might all be quick but I would take an M3, M5, 330i Sport, Volvo S60 T5, Audi S4, RS6, Boxter S, 360, Exige, C55AMG, E55 AMG, MG ZT 260 GT, Jaguar X-Type 3.0 or Jag XJR any day. I could go on...

I should point out that I am not against ALL Japanese cars. Take Honda for example. The Accord is a well-made and stylish car. It is cheaper than Euro cars and is therefore more popular here in Auz. That said, given the choice, I would still take a Euro car. Subaru are the same (except for the WRX). The Liberty range is fantastic and would consider buying one if I had the option. The same goes for the Forester. It is one of the best 4WD's on the road. If a car is well-engineered I like it, but if not, there is no reason to even consider buying it. :cool:

[Mac wannabe]

When it comes to cars, I have one true love, Cadillac. There'll always be a soft spot there for a Caddy.
Trucks now, we need a trucks thread...


-Calvino

[Aussie3rddayfan]

When it comes to cars, I have one true love, Cadillac. There'll always be a soft spot there for a Caddy.
Trucks now, we need a trucks thread...


-Calvino

American cars? Hmmm, maybe. But probably not.

BTW, you should try to answer my question. That way you can post a really nasty one and make me guess it while my fellow car nut is away getting a sun-tan. :p

[Drummer Dude Go]

American cars? Hmmm, maybe. But probably not.

BTW, you should try to answer my question.:p
I will answer your question, since he just wants to rant on and on, your car is the 1956-1970 Volvo Amazon, also called the Volvo 122 in some markets.
I am not going to post much, I am just checking in, since I got up before my cousin, therefore, he isnt on the computer yet, so I got on and decided to visit my boardie friends. BTW: I hate Volvos too-they are, for the most part, very ugly and usually not very powerfull.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

I will answer your question, since he just wants to rant on and on, your car is the 1956-1970 Volvo Amazon, also called the Volvo 122 in some markets.
I am not going to post much, I am just checking in, since I got up before my cousin, therefore, he isnt on the computer yet, so I got on and decided to visit my boardie friends. BTW: I hate Volvos too-they are, for the most part, very ugly and usually not very powerfull.

Incorrect. :D

[Drummer Dude Go]

Wait, I think this is the same car that I guessed earlier, just a different trim level. Your car has a sportier grille and rally lights, so it is some kind of sportier trim level, so I will guess it is the Volvo Amazon 123GT. The car you posted and the car I found look very similar! Here's a pic of what appears to be the same car you posted, just a different trim level:

[HotWireD]

NO! I hate Volvo with a passion, they are satan's children and all who buy them must be eradicated, however adding the Jags rectifies your evils so you will live a little longer amigo

-Calvino

I recall reading many years ago that Volvo cars are 15% safer than any other car and involved in 15% more accidents.

I used to ride a motorcycle and if any stupid driver would drive right up my backside at high speed it would inadvertently be a VOLVO driver.

Still looking for this vehicle.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Wait, I think this is the same car that I guessed earlier, just a different trim level. Your car has a sportier grille and rally lights, so it is some kind of sportier trim level, so I will guess it is the Volvo Amazon 123GT. The car you posted and the car I found look very similar! Here's a pic of what appears to be the same car you posted, just a different trim level:

Better. Your turn. :D

[Drummer Dude Go]

Here's a really hard one:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Gee whizz, that's a doozy. There is little to reference it too so it is very difficult as you say. It's Japanese, built around the 1940's and is definately a luxary car. I shall return........

[HotWireD]

That is an English car - I have seen one driving around Peterborough in the last month.

I will keep my eyes open and flag it down and find out what it is!

[HotWireD]

That winged emplem on the bonnet is familiar - possibly a Wolsey or Austin (Healey), or Riley, or ???? - Oh, well keep searching....

[Drummer Dude Go]

Aussie is getting warm-my car is a very old car from a Japeneese automaker!

[HotWireD]

I tried to cheat and emailed a copy of the picture to my traffic police officer buddies - reply comes back that it is possibly Australian or Japanese!

Oh well, still searching....

[Drummer Dude Go]

Hint: This car was first produced in 1936, and was the first car ever made by this Japeneese automaker. Today, thier claim to fame is that they have "The #1 Selling Car In America!"

Here is the picture again:

[HotWireD]

too much clues lol

The Toyota AA 1936, it did not only come out in black!

[HotWireD]

My go - the car in the forerground not the one in the drawing in the background!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

My go - the car in the forerground not the one in the drawing in the background!

That would be the Smart ForTwo Coupe. It really hammers too, I mean 45kw with a turbo-charger. WOW! :rolleyes:

http://www.autotitre.com/forum/up/striker_re1dz.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Hey Aussie, your car is a 2004 TVR Sagaris! I recently saw an article in one of my car mags on foriegn cars that arent availible in the U.S., and that car was in the article, so that's how I knew it.
Here is my car:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

That is the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Now....I was going to post a picture of this car but all the pictures I could find had the Volkswagen logo on it. I will post it any just simply becuase I would like to buy this car:

http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/golf-r32.jpg

Anyway, I have posted a few trickier ones so here is an easier one for now.

http://static.shop.kolesa.ru/images/files/7834-4.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

The blue hatch is the VW Golf GTI R-32, and the orange car is a Lamborghini Diablo.

I have posted alot of cars recently, so I will pass my turn on to HotWired, and let him post a hard vehicle!

[HotWireD]

Ok :D

Interestingly enough, this _________ had seven engine choices up to an awesome 370 hp 429 cu in _____ Ram-Air V-8

[Drummer Dude Go]

Is it a Ford Falcon? I think I saw one of theese at a car show, but not sure if it was a Falcon, I just know it was a very old Ford.

[HotWireD]

Is it a Ford Falcon? I think I saw one of theese at a car show, but not sure if it was a Falcon, I just know it was a very old Ford.

18 minutes and you got it right! - you could have umm'd and ar'd a bit lol

1970 1/2 Ford Falcon

[Drummer Dude Go]

OK, cool! I am kinda tired and dont have time to search for a hard car, so I will pass my turn to our friend Aussie, since he hasnt posted a car himself in a while!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Just checking in guys. I will post another at some point.

BTW, The orange car I posted is not the standard Lamborghini Diablo. It is in fact the GT version of the diablo. Much better looking and quicker as well.

[HotWireD]

Hi Folks, I may not be able to post for a while - I got called out last night for a murder, so may be busy for a few days. :(

It is 04:56 now and I am going home to bed after a long night.

[Drummer Dude Go]

Hi Folks, I may not be able to post for a while - I got called out last night for a murder, so may be busy for a few days.
A MURDER? Are you like a CSI? I am assuming you are an investigator. Do you work for the FBI, or just the state?

[LLcoolChance]

she cant say. Its classified information

[Drummer Dude Go]

she cant say. Its classified information
Is that a joke, or did she really tell you guys that, cuz I have never heard that, and is HotWireD a she, or a he?

[HotWireD]

Quick pop-in before start duty...

A MURDER? Are you like a CSI? I am assuming you are an investigator. Do you work for the FBI, or just the state?

Crime Scene Investigator, yes, we call them SOCOs - Scenes of Crime Officers - in the UK, although we are changing our name to CSI in the near future, more members of public know what a CSI is. I work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary.

she cant say. Its classified information

The delay in replying was because I was at a scene.

ROFL - some of what I may do is classified (very rare cases), but what my job is and the everyday goings on is not.

Is that a joke, or did she really tell you guys that, cuz I have never heard that, and is HotWireD a she, or a he?

LOL - some of the police officers like to say "If I tell you, I'll have to kill you", but that is (usually) a joke.

My name is David (which I hope is a boys name, unless my mother is unusually cruel (which she is not)).

See you Folks later, I will try to identify the next car when I get back to a usual state.

[HotWireD]

Thought I would post this car mainly for its performance spec's!

The Metro 6r4
The FISA ruled that Group B rally cars were simply too fast, and therefore dangerous to drive, and as a result, banned them from competition.

Engine: 2991cc, Bore: 92mm, Stroke: 75mm
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, toothed belt camshaft drive
12:1, Lucas mapped electronic fuel injection
Longways/mid mounted, 6 cylinders in 90 deg, V, dry liners, 4 main bearings, water cooled
410bhp at 9000rpm, Maximum torque: 270lb ft at 6500rpm

0-30 mph 1.2 seconds
0-40 mph 1.7 seconds
0-60 mph 3.2 seconds

The engine design was sold to TWR (Tom Walkenshaw Racing) and after some development work on the cambelts and plenums, the engine would make a re-appearance; initially in 3.5-litre form in the Group C Jaguar racing cars, but then in the back of the sensational 217mph Jaguar XJ220.

Imagine pottering down to the shops in this and waiting for the traffic lights to change...

[Aussie3rddayfan]

It would be great to pull up to thr lights in that car - as Hotwire says - and see the arrogant smirks on some Corvette owners face. Floor it; and they won't be laughing anymore.

Anyway:

http://kentholloway.net/photos/300d/2005/targa/602.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Hey Aussie, please re-post your picture, cuz it is just showing up as a small box with an "X" in the middle, it is not showing me a picture.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Hey Aussie, please re-post your picture, cuz it is just showing up as a small box with an "X" in the middle, it is not showing me a picture.

Strange. I can see it. I will find another now..........

http://www.musclecarcalendar.com/MyGarage/2005/1971Holden/71H2.jpg

http://phish.sux2b.us/images/torana/sale_03.jpg

Two different year models but I am sure you get the drift.

[Drummer Dude Go]

Holden Torana GTR
Here's the next car:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

1972 Ford Fairlane.

This one?

http://www.automiddleeast.com/_Images/Classic/0731-Blitzen-Benz-MN.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

1909 MB Blitzen Benz-I saw this beautifull car at a Mercedes museum recently, so it was fresh in my mind, and when I saw it I knew exactly what it was.
New Pic below. NOTE: The white and red SUV's are the same make and model, just different views.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

It's a tad small.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

This is a tricky one. It may well be a SUV that I have not seen before as it does not ring any design bells in my mind. It could possibly be a Hummer variation but since we have had one already on this thread it may well not be. At the moment I don't have time to do a search so I will ask for a clue.

* It looks American so it is probably a Chevvy, Lincoln, Cadillac or Buick. *

[Drummer Dude Go]

It is NOT American, it is European!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

It is NOT American, it is European!

:rolleyes: OK, I will have a look when I have some time to kill. :)

[Drummer Dude Go]

I found some clearer pics and made them a little bigger! I know they're not the clearest pictures in the world, but they were the clearest I could find for this vehicle, so enjoy!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

More info please...:D

[HotWireD]

More info please...:D


Dear Mr Drummer Dude,

I am writing this post to inform you that I have consulted with solicitors and they think I have a good case for compensation due to hair loss caused by your posting of said pictures of what is obviously an imaginary car (which explains the blurred pictures).




I have looked at every picture found by Google of a 'white suv' (2,910 pics).





I have looked at every picture found by Google of a 'white crew cab' (803 pics).




I have looked at every picture found by Google of a 'suv' ('about' 346,000 pics).




I have looked at every picture found by Google of a 'crew cab' ('about' 23,000 pics).



I have also tried the Altavista search engine, but could not face the same endless thumbnails of every SUV and Crew cab vehicle in existence (except, of course, the one I am looking for).



I have searched the eBay site in the hope that maybe there was a similar vehicle for sale there - the United Kingdon AND United States of America sites - none there.




My doctor states that I have contracted Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in my mouse clicking finger from clicking on the 'next' button in too many search engine and car manufacturer sites too many times in over 48 hours.




I have been advised not to drive for a week in case I spot a vehicle with similar wheel arches, rear profile or radiator grill and swerve off the road in a desperate attempt to identify said vehicle.












I saw one! - in a dream, unfortunately someone had stolen all the badges and identifying features off it and it turned into a featureless blob of plastic as I walked towards it.











No, seriously, More info please...:D

[Aussie3rddayfan]

See Drummer, you've done it now! You messed with the cop and now he's mad!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: Don't make him angry; please?! He is capable of anything in this state - I've seen it before. Accidents happen you know. I have a hard enough time keeping him in line at the best of times, so please, give him the info he wants!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drummer Dude Go]

Well, since HotWireD looked at 372,713 pictures (He is really dedicated to getting this right!:D ), and still couldnt figure it out, I will jsut tell you the answer: My SUV is the almost unheard of Lamborghini LM004 SUV. The LM004 was made from 1983-1990, and had a top speed of 200 kph (125 mph), and it's acceleration was 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 8.5 sec. This was a very rare SUV with only a few hundred ever made, and there have been concepts and computer-generated photos of a supposed upcoming Lambo SUV, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
For more info on the LM004, you can check out this website: http://www.lamborghiniregistry.c om/LM002/LM004/
Also, it's HotWireD's turn to post a picture! We can wait untill his eyes get over looking at 372,713 pictures of cars, though!:D

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Well, since HotWireD looked at 372,713 pictures (He is really dedicated to getting this right!:D ), and still couldnt figure it out, I will jsut tell you the answer: My SUV is the Lamborghini LM Sieries SUV. The LM004 was made from 1983-1990, and had a top speed of 200 kph (125 mph), and it's acceleration was 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 8.5 sec. This was a very rare SUV with only a few hundred ever made, and there have been concepts and computer-generated photos of a supposed upcoming Lambo SUV, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

You're not supposed to tell us!!! :rolleyes: :(

I reckon that I can claim a victory however. 5 minutes after I posted the above reply, I decided to do one last vain search in Google - for V12 SUV; guess what I found?!

http://www.lamborghiniregistry.c om/LM002/KLA12143front.jpg

and this:

http://www.damox.com/cars/thumbs/Lamborghini/Lamborghini_LM002_offroad .jpg

and this:

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.lamborghiniregistry.c om/LM002/LM004/LM004c.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.lamborghiniregistry.c om/LM002/LM004/&h=213&w=320&sz=103&tbnid=VXHhZUzUfaKGYM:&tbnh=75&tbnw=113&hl=en&start=3&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dv12%2Bsuv%26 svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr %3D%26rls%3DGGLD,GGLD:200 5-08,GGLD:en%26sa%3DN

I knew what it wasn't: a Merc, BMW, etc. And it was old. Probably 80's or early 90's; but the design rang no bells whatsoever. It did look powerful though, meaning it would require a big engine; hence the V12 search. Had Drummer not been online when I searched this I would have had it. I guess I must have found it the same time he was posting his reply.

It's nearly midnight, so I should probably get some sleep. If I had good reception on SBS I could be watching the soccer right now, but no, I had to have crappy reception. :rolleyes: :mad: :(

Night all. :o

[HotWireD]

Right, I am going to email Google!

How come 'V12 SUV' gives three pictures of 'that' car on the first page and yet 'SUV' gives me umpteem thousand bazillion pictures of different SUVs? I spent hours and hours and hours clicking that 'next' button. :confused:

I get home in about an hour and an half - I will post a picture then - and no guessing it in 18 min utes even if you know the answer lol

[HotWireD]

Ha! - this one will take more than 18 minutes...

PERFORMANCE

All-aluminium V-10 engine is unusually light and compact. Specific output of one horsepower per pound of weight sets a new benchmark for class.

Power output of 525 bhp increases further at very high speed due to aerodynamically induced supercharging effect. Maximum speed approximately 210 mph.

Excellent traction permits 0-60 mph in approximately 4 secs.

Generous torque, high gearing and low drag ensure pleasing fuel economy. Even our "lead-footed" factory test drivers regularly return over 20 mpg.

6-speed, close ratio manual gearbox allows 60 mph in first gear, 100 mph cruising at 2,450 rpm in 6th.

Engine produces an effortless flow of torque. Even at tickover there is 350 lb.ft (476 Nm) available. Generous peak torque of 525 lb.ft (714 Nm) is achieved at 4,200 rpm.

[Drummer Dude Go]

That is the Bristol Fighter S. Gotta go, someone else post a car for me!

[HotWireD]

lol - at least you waited half an hour to post your (correct) answer.

I will post another - I actually investigated the theft of the original prototype for this one a few years back! (that is a clue - it is built near where I live :D )

[Aussie3rddayfan]

This is the Bristol Fighter.

http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/BristolFighter.htm

I will post a new car a little later.

BTW Hotwire, you should try to guess my flag again. You are on the right track saying that the emblem is African. Go with that. :D

[HotWireD]

The blue car is not the Bristol Fighter lol - it is, I hope, a littel more difficult (more than half an hour :D )

Info: Not unlike the Jaguar XK8 and much talked about F-Type in terms of styling, the xxxx is a large car. Full carbon fibre bodywork is a big design feature, while 4.6-litre Mustang V8 provides the urge. Price is £49,850GBP

(It is a fifth of the price of a Bristol Fighter (Bristol Fighter about $300 000 !)).

[Drummer Dude Go]

OK, so it's an hour and a half! That's longer than half an hour, so you should be happy, right?:p :D Anyway, back to the point of this thread, your car is, I believe, the Rover 75 V-8! I want Aussie to post if I am right!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

The blue car is not the Bristol Fighter lol - it is, I hope, a littel more difficult (more than half an hour :D )



(It is a fifth of the price of a Bristol Fighter (Bristol Fighter about $300 000 !)).

Yes I know the blue car is not the Bristol Fighter. Yet again, while I was searching for the car someone else got up before me! I followed a Hotmail link and must not have seen the next page, so I assumed it was the last post and guessed.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

I am not sure if the car above is the Rover 75 V8. It in fact looks like this:

http://www.mondom.com/auto/rover/rover_75v8.jpg

Very smart looking in fact. Guess it could be an older version - but I doubt it. It is definately British though.

[HotWireD]

The blue sports car is the oooooops, small company, they only make two cars.

The ooooops.
http://www.globalautoindex.com/images/cars/948/small_1041.jpg

The other is a rather strange car that I see every day or so when they take people out for test drives...
http://www.globalautoindex.com/images/cars/949/small_1255.jpg


ooooops - not sure if we have moved on from this car, if we have I wll post the website and details when I come back on later.

[HotWireD]

lol - trying to remove the name of the blue car from this post and it keeps stopping me....

[HotWireD]

I am not sure if the car above is the Rover 75 V8. It in fact looks like this:

http://www.mondom.com/auto/rover/rover_75v8.jpg

Very smart looking in fact. Guess it could be an older version - but I doubt it. It is definately British though.

That Rover is a nice looking car too - I remember the ugly Rovers of the seventies.

I never notice any of the nice cars like that at work - we only get to examine the little astras and metros of the world :p The better quality cars are harder to steal, or, when they are stolen, they remain stolen (off to another country in Europe or cut up for spares).

[Aussie3rddayfan]

lol - trying to remove the name of the blue car from this post and it keeps stopping me....

You could have told me that BEFORE you fixed up your post. Honestly. :rolleyes:

Anyway, I will say with honesty that I have not seen this car before. It is obvious that whoever makes it does not have alot of money. The bodywork and general design of the car exibits a level of somewhat poorer quality that most British cars. I might have even suggested it was a kit car but Hotwire says that it is from a company so I guess that theory goes down the drain. Judging by the layout of the car I am going to suggest it is a V8 and rear-wheel driven.

[HotWireD]

You could have told me that BEFORE you fixed up your post. Honestly. :rolleyes:

Anyway, I will say with honesty that I have not seen this car before. It is obvious that whoever makes it does not have alot of money. The bodywork and general design of the car exibits a level of somewhat poorer quality that most British cars. I might have even suggested it was a kit car but Hotwire says that it is from a company so I guess that theory goes down the drain. Judging by the layout of the car I am going to suggest it is a V8 and rear-wheel driven.

The company produces several cars per year, so are quite exclusive - but the price is quite low compared with the Bristol Lightning, for example, who I assume produce about the same number of vehicles per year.

The price tag is steep but you are probably paying for the uniqueness of the vehicle.

The original prototype was worth over a million pounds - they had to get the design passed by all the vehicle standards agencies and had put a lot into building it.

Considering how obscure they are, and that they only produce a few cars, and that there are no identifying marks on the vehicle, I will tell you what it is.

The manufacturer is Ronart - http://www.ronart.co.uk/

The vehicle is the The Ronart Lightning.

Mustang Cobra SVT V8, 4601cc 32 valve
Longitudinally mounted, 90-degree V8, cast aluminium block and heads, iron cylinder liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft, six-bolt main bearing caps
Bore & Stroke: 90.2mm x 90.0mm
Displacement: 4601 cc
Compression ratio: 9.85:1
Horsepower (Din/rpm): 325 @ 5,800 rpm
Torque(Din/rpm): 300 lb.ft. @ 4,800 rpm
Redline: 6,800 rpm (fuel cut-off at 7,000 rpm)
Valve Train: Double overhead cams, chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chain from exhaust to intake cams. Roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, four valves per cylinder
Ignition system: Coil on plug
Intake valves: 2 per cylinder, 37 mm head diameter
Exhaust valves: 2 per cylinder, 30 mm head diameter
Fuel system: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Intake manifold: Tuned length cast aluminum intake manifold
Throttle body: Twin throttle body, simultaneously opening

Gearbox
Transmission: Five-speed manual Borg Warner T45
Gear ratios: 1st - 3.37, 2nd - 1.99, 3rd - 1.33
4th - 1.00 5th - 0.67 Rev. - 3.22
Drive Train
Rear Axle: BTR Hydratrak Differential
Final Drive: 3.37

Chassis
Type: Multitubular spaceframe backbone chassis
Material: CDS steel tubes
Process: MIG/TIG welding, sub-assembly and main assembly jigged

Bodywork
Type: 2-door convertible with hard top
Material: Carbon Fibre/Glass Fibre Composite Technology
Roll Cage: Integral steel roll cage with roll over bars

Suspension & Braking
Front Suspension: Double wishbones, coils-over shock
Front anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension: Double wishbones, coil-over-shock
Rear anti-roll bar

Steering:
Rack and pinion, 2.8 turns. Power-assisted

Braking:
Brake discs front: Ventilated 320mm two piece AP Racing
Brake discs rear: Ventilated 305mm AP Racing
Callipers front: Four piston AP Racing
Callipers rear: Two piston AP Racing

Wheels:
Front - 18" wheels 9J
Rear – 18" wheels 9.5J
Material of Wheel: Aluminum Alloy

Tyres:
AVON 245 x 45 and 255 x 55
or Pirelli 245 x 45 and 255 x 55 P Zero tyres.

Dimensions
Length: 176" 4470 mm
Width excl. Mirrors: 73.8" 1874 mm
Height : 47" 1193 mm
Wheelbase: 102" 2590 mm
Front Track: 62" 1574 mm
Rear Track: 62.5" 1587 mm
Ground clearance: 5.75" 146 mm
Fuel tank capacity: 16 galls
Turning circle : 35 ft 10.66 metres
Weight dist. (F/R-full): 48 / 52

Dontya just hate those fuel cut off engine rev limiters?

If I purchase a vehicle I want to have the opportunity to rev it until the valves start bouncing and the engine explodes! :D


Sooo... is Aussie going to post a 'doozie'? (US term?)

[Aussie3rddayfan]

This one may or may not be classed as a doozie:

http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Yugo.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Your car is a Yugo Hatchback. Ugly looking little car, if you ask me.
Check out my poll/thread "ALL-NEW 2007 Chevy Silverado UNCOVERED!" All yall car enthusiasts will love this spy-shot that was just released today.
Here's my car:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Your car is a Yugo Hatchback. Ugly looking little car, if you ask me.
Check out my poll/thread "ALL-NEW 2007 Chevy Silverado UNCOVERED!" All yall car enthusiasts will love this spy-shot that was just released today.
Here's my car:

Another small picture. :rolleyes:

Yes, my car is the Yugo GV. It is very unappealing indeed. When I have time I will work out what your tiny car is. It looks Asian by the look of it. Maybe a Hyundai? Or a Kia. Just a guess.

I would also like to take the opportunity to say something very profound:













































































AUSSIE! AUSSIE! AUSSIE!!! OI! OI! OI!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Yep. It is indeed a Kia. The Kia Rio. I know my dodgy Korean cars when I see them. :rolleyes:

This car is easy to guess but is the predecessor of arguably the greatest car off all time. So it's worth a post.......

http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre5/porsche/904/gts/1964_porsche_904_gts_03_m .jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Aussie, your car is the Porsche 904 race car.

I will let HotWireD post a pic now!:cool:

[HotWireD]

I will let HotWireD post a pic now!:cool:


Hey, it is my go :cool:

edit: Two minutes after posting this pic and I am already feeling guilty - it was built in 1980 (I did not know that when I posted it, looked up the spec's afterwards).

I will leave it on to see if you can get it, otherwise I will post another.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Hey, it is my go :cool:

edit: Two minutes after posting this pic and I am already feeling guilty - it was built in 1980 (I did not know that when I posted it, looked up the spec's afterwards).

I will leave it on to see if you can get it, otherwise I will post another.

It shares some remarkable similarities to the Rolls Royce Phantom?

My car was in fact the Posrche 904 GTS. A very nice car. It was time to post a Porsche considering we went 11 pages without even a whisper of one. On a different note, Porsche have released the brand-new 911 997 GT3 RS. Very nice. I'll take one in orange thank you. Or maybe white with red stripes. :D :cool:

http://www.autokampioen.nl/published/akm/content/zzz-importmap/imp_image/pors997gt3rst041101g-9646_enlarged_39440.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

It shares some remarkable similarities to the Rolls Royce Phantom?

My car was in fact the Posrche 904 GTS. A very nice car. It was time to post a Porsche considering we went 11 pages without even a whisper of one. On a different note, Porsche have released the brand-new 911 997 GT3 RS. Very nice. I'll take one in orange thank you. Or maybe white with red stripes. :D :cool:

http://www.autokampioen.nl/published/akm/content/zzz-importmap/imp_image/pors997gt3rst041101g-9646_enlarged_39440.jpg
THAT is an AWESOME CAR! We get the regular GT3, the GT2, and the Turbo/Turbo S models, but that's the only special 911's we get in the States, besides the regular Carrerra/Carrerra S models. I wish we got the GT3 RS version though, cuz it has slightly more power, and looks WAY better. I like the wheels painted the same color as the stripe, that is cool!

[Drummer Dude Go]

Hey, it is my go :cool:

edit: Two minutes after posting this pic and I am already feeling guilty - it was built in 1980 (I did not know that when I posted it, looked up the spec's afterwards).

I will leave it on to see if you can get it, otherwise I will post another.
Is it a Zimmer? (That is an exotic manufacturer who puts old-1920's era front ends on brand new cars. To see examples, go to this website:
http://www.zimmermotorcars.com/

[HotWireD]

Is it a Zimmer? (That is an exotic manufacturer who puts old-1920's era front ends on brand new cars. To see examples, go to this website:
http://www.zimmermotorcars.com/

Hi Folks, missed your PM until later Drummer mate.
I like the Zimmer site, although the music gets a tad grating after a while lol.

The car I posted was a Beauford

Beauford are a family run Company with an enviable 12 year history. With over 1000 cars sold and as a founder member of S.T.A.T.U.S. (Specialist Transport Advisory and Testing Utility Society), you can be sure you are dealing with a reputable and professional company.

I feel a little bit of a fraud because they are a kit car company that makes ready made cars. I had not realised that until after I had posted the picture.

http://www.beaufordcars.sageweb. co.uk/products.htm

[Drummer Dude Go]

OK, here's my car:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

OK, here's my car:

Drummer, mate; your standards must be dropping. I know that car on sight. It is the Chrysler 300C. I would normally - ie. always - steer clear of American luxary cars. I have nver liked the design of them. Too big, bulky and overly intimidating. This car however I like. It has class to it. Ambience. Style.

Here is a view of the front:

http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/photos/chrysler-300c-above.jpg

This one should be fairly simple:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/Car/Audi/TT/55551030340.jpg

http://www.auto-innovations.com/site/images2/audi-lemans2.jpg

http://www.vodish.ru/img/wp/auto/audi/le-mans/1.150.Concept.2003.jpg

These were the best decent images I could find that did not have a blatant give-away badge onthe bonnet.

[Drummer Dude Go]

Drummer, mate; your standards must be dropping. I know that car on sight. It is the Chrysler 300C. I would normally - ie. always - steer clear of American luxary cars. I have nver liked the design of them. Too big, bulky and overly intimidating. This car however I like. It has class to it. Ambience. Style.

Here is a view of the front:

http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/photos/chrysler-300c-above.jpg

This one should be fairly simple:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/Car/Audi/TT/55551030340.jpg

http://www.auto-innovations.com/site/images2/audi-lemans2.jpg

http://www.vodish.ru/img/wp/auto/audi/le-mans/1.150.Concept.2003.jpg

These were the best decent images I could find that did not have a blatant give-away badge onthe bonnet.

Your car is the awesome Audi Le Mans Quattro Concept Car, and I love it! It is awesome!
Also, about my car, I was doing something easy, since the last car was immpossible (The one that HotWireD posted), but don't worry, I have harder cars up my sleeve!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Your car is the awesome Audi Le Mans Quattro Concept Car, and I love it! It is awesome!
Also, about my car, I was doing something easy, since the last car was immpossible (The one that HotWireD posted), but don't worry, I have harder cars up my sleeve!

Cool. Your turn. :D

BTW, should we make a rule of no kit cars? I realise we want to be challenged a little, but a kit car makes it all the more harder.

[Drummer Dude Go]

Cool. Your turn. :D

BTW, should we make a rule of no kit cars? I realise we want to be challenged a little, but a kit car makes it all the more harder.
Yes, we should, cuz Kit Cars are next to impossible, cuz most models are made by several different Kit Car makers, it's impossible to know which is which, cuz all versions of a particular car look virtually the same.

Here's an all-new version of a stylish midsize sedan (This was a fast pic to find cuz I already had it saved for something else, and I am in a hurry. It should be an easy guess.):

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Yes, we should, cuz Kit Cars are next to impossible, cuz most models are made by several different Kit Car makers, it's impossible to know which is which, cuz all versions of a particular car look virtually the same.

Here's an all-new version of a stylish midsize sedan (This was a fast pic to find cuz I already had it saved for something else, and I am in a hurry. It should be an easy guess.):

I am just popping in, but is it the Toyota Avalon?

It is hard to tell from such a small picture though. The Avalon has rear-lights of very similar design to those in the picture; as well as a similar body shape. The BMW 745i has a similar look but the bodywork is far better produced on it. This car looks mass produced and Japenese. That said, without seeing the front I cannot say for certain. If it is not the Avalon it is the Biemer for sure.

[Drummer Dude Go]

I am just popping in, but is it the Toyota Avalon?

It is hard to tell from such a small picture though. The Avalon has rear-lights of very similar design to those in the picture; as well as a similar body shape. The BMW 745i has a similar look but the bodywork is far better produced on it. This car looks mass produced and Japenese. That said, without seeing the front I cannot say for certain. If it is not the Avalon it is the Biemer for sure.
It certianly is a Toyota model, but not the Avalon. This particular model is a midsize family sedan that has been around for a few decades, and a few months ago they released a complete redesign of this very popular Toyota.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

It certianly is a Toyota model, but not the Avalon. This particular model is a midsize family sedan that has been around for a few decades, and a few months ago they released a complete redesign of this very popular Toyota.

That evil Camry thing? I have not the time to check now. Sorry. :(

[Drummer Dude Go]

That evil Camry thing? I have not the time to check now. Sorry. :(
Yes Aussie, it is the "Evil Camry Thing" as you put it!:D Your turn, Aussie!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Yes Aussie, it is the "Evil Camry Thing" as you put it!:D Your turn, Aussie!

In Toyota's defence, while I dislike most of Toyota's cars, the Corolla is a pretty good car. For what you pay for, it is well-made and well-designed. It's not as good as a VW Golf, Renault Clio, Astra or Alfa 147, but there is not alot wrong with it.

This next one should be interesting.......

http://www.gmphotostore.com/images/53216851_pr.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Aussie, your car is a 1950's era Pontiac Bonneville Special concept car. Very cool car for that time. What is this car:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Aussie, your car is a 1950's era Pontiac Bonneville Special concept car. Very cool car for that time. What is this car:

That is the very fast - and very insane - Radical SR3. My time on Project Gotham 2/3 introduced me to this rather intimdating and ballistic machine. :D

This next one should not be too hard. When I have time on the weekend I will find some more challenging ones!

http://www.reportmotori.it/Nuova%20Fiat%20Punto%20-%20Laterale800.jpg

[bajagill]

sheeesh, and I thought I was a car nut.... you guys got me whipped 6 ways to Sunday!

[Drummer Dude Go]

sheeesh, and I thought I was a car nut.... you guys got me whipped 6 ways to Sunday!
Dont worry, Aussie and HotWireD whip me all the time, but I still have loads of fun, so you can try to guess the cars along with us, or post one yourself. Come join in the fun with us, Bajagill!:cool:

[HotWireD]

sheeesh, and I thought I was a car nut.... you guys got me whipped 6 ways to Sunday!

LOL - don't stop trying, I guess a car every so often, just wish 'they' did not identify mine seconds after I have posted them!

[Drummer Dude Go]

Your car is the Fiat Grande Punto. (Had to research European cars for about 2 hours, but I fiinally got it, I think!) That was really hard for me, because they dont sell any Fiats here in the States, so I had no clue what it was, but it looked European, so I looked at 1,000s of images of different European cars untill I got it.

[Drummer Dude Go]

LOL - don't stop trying, I guess a car every so often, just wish 'they' did not identify mine seconds after I have posted them!
Sorry, we cant help it!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

LOL - don't stop trying, I guess a car every so often, just wish 'they' did not identify mine seconds after I have posted them!

Would you like me to close my eyes then? ;)

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Your car is the Fiat Grande Punto. (Had to research European cars for about 2 hours, but I fiinally got it, I think!) That was really hard for me, because they dont sell any Fiats here in the States, so I had no clue what it was, but it looked European, so I looked at 1,000s of images of different European cars untill I got it.

Yep. It is indeed the Fiat Punto. Quite a nice looking hatch I think. Your turn sir!

[Drummer Dude Go]

Here's my car:

[spanishfly]

This is me 1st is my middle name 2nd I love it is shinny, expensive, Classy but sexy at the same time. basically the car was made for me.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

The above car is the Mercedes E-280.

Drummer, your car is yellow and American. That is as far as I have got for the moment. :rolleyes:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Drummer, your car is the Chevrolot SSR. Here is a different angle of it:

http://www.diseno-art.com/images/chevrolet_ssr.jpg

Which two supercars are these?

http://www.motorsblog.com/uploads/GumpertApollo.jpg

http://www.autoblog.it/uploads/lamborghini_murcielago_lp 640_15.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Aussie, your blue car is a Lamborghini, not sure of the model, must be a concept car, and the black car is a new 2007 Lambo Murcielago LP 640, so named for the increase to 640 HP.
There have been not one, but two of theese '07 Lambos crashed on the streets, and the car isnt even for sale yet! Test drivers driving them to press events crashed them. See the picsHERE at Wrecked Exotics (http://www.wreckedexotics.com/special/lp640/). The top pics are of the 2nd wrecked Lambo, and pics of the first crash are at the bottom of the article.

Here's my car:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Aussie, your blue car is a Lamborghini, not sure of the model, must be a concept car, and the black car is a new 2007 Lambo Murcielago LP 640, so named for the increase to 640 HP.
There have been not one, but two of theese '07 Lambos crashed on the streets, and the car isnt even for sale yet! Test drivers driving them to press events crashed them. See the picsHERE at Wrecked Exotics (http://www.wreckedexotics.com/special/lp640/). The top pics are of the 2nd wrecked Lambo, and pics of the first crash are at the bottom of the article.

Here's my car:

You are indeed correct about the LP 640. The top pic however is neither a concept car NOR a Lamborghini.

I need a front pic to make an informed opinion about the identity of your car. It looks Japenese though.

[HotWireD]

Just a post to inform you two guys that i am still checking this thread and trying my best to keep up!
:D

[Drummer Dude Go]

Just a post to inform you two guys that i am still checking this thread and trying my best to keep up!
:D
OK, good to see you back!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

OK, good to see you back!

Can you post a larger pic of the front view please Drummer?

[Drummer Dude Go]

Here's a front and rear view of this very rare Japaneese made luxury sedan:
It's rareness is not due to high pricing, or limited production, it's just that it doesnt have the coolness of, say, a Mercedes Benz S65 AMG, or BMW 760i for example. That's all the clues I can give you without giving you the make/model of the car.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Here's a front and rear view of this very rare Japaneese made luxury sedan:
It's rareness is not due to high pricing, or limited production, it's just that it doesnt have the coolness of, say, a Mercedes Benz S65 AMG, or BMW 760i for example. That's all the clues I can give you without giving you the make/model of the car.

It is the 2003 Infiniti Q45. Here is a decent-sized photo of this car:

http://slb.careercast.com/ccimages/nctd/03-q45-hero.jpg

Can we try to keep th pics a little bigger. I know many photos often picture a badge and would therefore be a bit of a giveaway, but small pics do not allow you to take in much detail. A good size is 350x250ish or higher. Just find an angle that does not have a badge.

Anyway, while this car is EXTREMELY UGLY, it may serve to get the old noggin working.

http://www.diseno-art.com/images/Grinnall_Scorpion_IV.jpg

BTW, you should also try to guess what my other car is on this page that has yet to be named (ie. the blue one).

[Drummer Dude Go]

It is the 2003 Infiniti Q45. Here is a decent-sized photo of this car:

http://slb.careercast.com/ccimages/nctd/03-q45-hero.jpg

Can we try to keep th pics a little bigger. I know many photos often picture a badge and would therefore be a bit of a giveaway, but small pics do not allow you to take in much detail. A good size is 350x250ish or higher. Just find an angle that does not have a badge.

Anyway, while this car is EXTREMELY UGLY, it may serve to get the old noggin working.

http://www.diseno-art.com/images/Grinnall_Scorpion_IV.jpg

BTW, you should also try to guess what my other car is on this page that has yet to be named (ie. the blue one).

Sorry about my small pics, I can enlarge them, but whenever I do that, it tells me they are too large to upload, and I must put them back on thier original size for them to fit. Some pics I can enlarge with no problem, but most of them dont want to enlarge, sorry. As for your car, I have no clue, but it sure is ugly! It looks like a Doge Viper and a Wrightspeed X1 got together and had a baby or something. Very strange car. Please Aussie, give HotWireD and I more clues!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Sorry about my small pics, I can enlarge them, but whenever I do that, it tells me they are too large to upload, and I must put them back on thier original size for them to fit. Some pics I can enlarge with no problem, but most of them dont want to enlarge, sorry. As for your car, I have no clue, but it sure is ugly! It looks like a Doge Viper and a Wrightspeed X1 got together and had a baby or something. Very strange car. Please Aussie, give HotWireD and I more clues!

Yes, a very ugly - nay hideous - baby. It is truly horrible.

* Year of production was 2005
* 4-cyclinder engine produces 350bhp
* It has a manual transmission
* 150mph top speed
* 0-100km/h in 2.9seconds (this thing?!)
* It is from ye' old England (specifically Worcestershire)
* Its red
* It looks like someone designed it while they were drunk!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

BTW, in case you missed it...

http://media.autobild.de/bild/3/a4845f4b91567d8b49f7abe5f e7382c3_1.jpg

http://www.motorsblog.com/uploads/GumpertApollo2.jpg

http://www.allcarnews.com/static/_images/high-quality/gumpert-apollo-583.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

BTW, in case you missed it...

http://media.autobild.de/bild/3/a4845f4b91567d8b49f7abe5f e7382c3_1.jpg

http://www.motorsblog.com/uploads/GumpertApollo2.jpg

http://www.allcarnews.com/static/_images/high-quality/gumpert-apollo-583.jpg
Aussie, I have no idea what this cool blue car is, and I still have no clue what your ugly red car is-other than ugly, rare, blazing fast, and, oh, did I tell you it's ugly?:p :D

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Aussie, I have no idea what this cool blue car is, and I still have no clue what your ugly red car is-other than ugly, rare, blazing fast, and, oh, did I tell you it's ugly?:p :D

So would you like more clues or just let you know what they are?

[Drummer Dude Go]

So would you like more clues or just let you know what they are?
Post more clues on both cars and see if HotWireD can get them, and if he cant get them, then just tell us what both cars are, OK?

[HotWireD]

A couple more clues would not go amiss :D

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Hmmm, what else can I say?

The ugly car is made by a British car company that also makes trikes and 3-wheel cars. These stats are from their official website:

Specifications

Chassis
Computer optimised lightweight steel tube space-frame. Blasted surface protected by zinc primer and polyester powder coating by Redditch Shotblasting.

Body
Hand laid glassfibre/Kevlar composite.

Engine
Audi 1.8-litre turbo, 4-cylinder, 5-valve motor. OEM supplied.

Transmission
Getrag 6-speed manual transmission.

Suspension
Front suspension: Double wishbones, inboard Eibach concentric coil springs/dampers custom made by suspension specialist Rhoddy Harvey-Bailley (HB Engineering).
Rear suspension: Ultra rigid transverse radius arms, Eibach concentric coil springs/dampers custom made by HB Engineering.

Brakes
Front brakes: Hi-Spec Billet brakes by Monster-Brakes Ltd. 4-piston calipers with 283mm vented discs.

Specifications

Rear brake: Hi-Spec Billet brakes by Monster-Brakes Ltd. 4-piston calipers. Hand-brake incorporated. 283mm vented discs.

Steering
Centre pinion rack 2.5 turns lock-to-lock. Right or left-hand drive. Collapsible safety steering column.

Wheels/Tyres
Front: 205/45-17 fitted with tyres. 7 x 17 light alloy wheels manufactured by Rimstock.
Rear: 245/45-17 fitted with tyres. 7 x 17 light alloy wheels manufactured by Rimstock.

Interior
Two orthopaedically designed seats abreast. Aircraft grade, fire resistant upholstery. Adjustable pedals and footrest, 4-point safety belts, twin T45 roll over bars. SPA electronic instrument pack with rev-counter and speedometer, plus readouts for water temperature and fuel level. MOMO leather rim steering wheel. MOMO gear knob. Stainless starter button.

Exhaust System
Material: Stainless Steel including high-performance cat.

The car retails for 26,995 pounds on road.

As for the other supercar:

* It has a mid-located 4.2L Audi V8 (twin-turbo of course)
* 485 kw/650bhp @ 6000rpm
* 850 Nm @ 4500rpm
* 6-speed sequential gearbox
* 360 km/h top speed
* 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds
* < 1100 kg
* 198 000 Euros
* It is German
* It is the FIRST car by this manufacturer
* It is claimed to have as much downforce as any DTM race car

[Drummer Dude Go]

The blue supercar looks like a last generation Mitsubishi Eclipse and a Lamborghini Murcilago put together with the interior of an Audi TT. I copied/pasted the pic onto my MS Picture Viewer and zoomed in at the symbol, and it looks like a Lamborghini badge on the front, but you said it wasnt a Lambo so I really cant tell what the big blue car is, but it sure looks cool, and goes like lightning! I have absolutely no idea on the ugly red car. I have never seen or heard of this car before. The stats dont really help me that much. If HotWireD cant guess it, then please post another car. Thanks!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

I will give Hotwire a bit of time to work it out. Anyway, in the meantime....

http://www.ferraripower.com/POWER/img/Background_360CS_red.JPG

[Drummer Dude Go]

Ferarri 360 Challenge Straddale! (Read: Street-legal race car!) It's successor, the F430, was the car that started this thread!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Very good, so would you like me to post the answers to the identity of our mystery cars?

[Drummer Dude Go]

Very good, so would you like me to post the answers to the identity of our mystery cars?
Sure, go ahead Aussie, cuz I dont think HotWireD will get them either.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Sure, go ahead Aussie, cuz I dont think HotWireD will get them either.

It seems I picked some cars that were a bit too tricky. In the future I will find cars that are challenging yet not impossible. :D

The cars I posted were:

The ugly car is the Grinnall Scorpion IV. I posted this car not because I like it but because I thought it might be fun to guess. Their website is here: http://www.grinnallcars.com/content/home/scorpion_IV.html

The far nicer looking supercar with the Audi V8 is the Gumpert Apollo. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gumpert_Apollo

and: http://www.gumpert.de/eng/index_html.html

Your turn Sir. :D

[Drummer Dude Go]

This car is a very rare, ultra light, tiny, niche car made by an American automaker from 1996-1999, untill it was killed off due to other reasons.
(Sorry for the small pic, it wouldnt let me upload a bigger one.:( )

[Aussie3rddayfan]

This car is a very rare, ultra light, tiny, niche car made by an American automaker from 1996-1999, untill it was killed off due to other reasons.
(Sorry for the small pic, it wouldnt let me upload a bigger one.:( )

OK, I have absolutely no idea what this car is! More info please? :confused:

[Drummer Dude Go]

OK, I have absolutely no idea what this car is! More info please? :confused:
Clue 1: This car is an all-electric car, not a hybrid, it is run completely by electricity alone.

Clue 2: This car was never avalible for sale, but was only leased or rented to people all over the U.S. This car was only availible in the U.S.

Clue 3: The reason this car lived such a short life was b/c the American automaker that developed and manufactured this technologically advanced vehicle spend about $80,000 USD per car, and the total payments made per car were only $32,000-$34,000, so they were loosing money like crazy, which is why it was killed so early.

Clue 4: This car was not practicall at all, it barely had a trunk, it only seated 2 people, and was very small inside, but it had an estimated cruse range of nearly 800 miles, which appears to be the only thing good about this ugly car.

I cant give yall any more clues than that, or I would be giving the answer away.

Have fun guessing this car, and if yall cant guess it, just post another car, b/c I will be gone from today till Saturday, and I wont be back on here untill Sunday afternoon.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

This is car really is obscure. I found website with another picture of this car, but it has no mention of its name: http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/NEWS/9812/31/airport.ev/

Help me out please Hotwire!

[Drummer Dude Go]

This is car really is obscure. I found website with another picture of this car, but it has no mention of its name: http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/NEWS/9812/31/airport.ev/

Help me out please Hotwire!

My car is the very rare and ugly General Motors EV1. I think that is the hardest car we have ever seen here! Here's my car:

[Veni Vidi Velo]

Here's mine . . .

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4986/779/1600/7.1.jpg

[HotWireD]

Now, that is a different way to make the car hard to identify...

It looks old lol

I am off looking at jeep-type vehicles.

The one above that is also going to take a while.

Off to google 'cars'... oh, only 'about 3,890,000' pics to peruse (repetitive strain injury on the 'left click' finger once again).

Edit... getting close... a 1946 CJ2A Jeep?

My evidence... see pic below.

Seriously, they both have very similar grills, shock absorbers and headlight placement. I think I am close.

Edit Edit: Having difficulty finding a good view of the rear wheel arch on a Willys jeep.

[HotWireD]

Here's my car:

I think that is European or an East Asian car modelled on an European design.
Oftalookmore...

Ha - had a great idea - enlarge the picture on the board in the background.
The vehicles are obviously made by lego (or volvo).:)

<still looking>

[Drummer Dude Go]

[QUOTE=Veni Vidi Velo]Here's mine . . .
Welcome to our game Veni Vidi Velo from Jacksonville, Florida! Are you a car freak? Well the rest of us sure are, and I have a cousin that lives in Jacksonville Florida, his name is Walker Price. You ever heard of him? Your car is some kinda Jeep, not sure of year and model though.

[Drummer Dude Go]

Ha - had a great idea - enlarge the picture on the board in the background.The vehicles are obviously made by lego .:)

Oh great, Lego now manufactures vehicles! If you crash in one, it will fly apart into a thousand bricks! Not to mention that Lego seats dont have seat belts on them, so you would fly out of the car too! I want to see the Federal Government crash test the Lego automobiles before they hit the streets! But I do know exacly what to compare the new Lego car to-the Scion XB, and the Honda Element, they are both very boxy!:D

[Veni Vidi Velo]

Yeah, I'm pretty much an auto nut, particularly when it comes to jeeps, especially older ones. HotWired did an outstanding job, missing it by only a year. It is a 1947 CJ2A (most '46s were column shift) that I have been restoring with my dad for about the past 3 years now. That pic was the original, when we found it. Here's the current stage of restoration:

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4986/779/1600/6.jpg

Let's see some pics of that chevy 4x4!

Galen

[Aussie3rddayfan]

My car is the very rare and ugly General Motors EV1. I think that is the hardest car we have ever seen here! Here's my car:

I would have thought this one to be easyish. But it's not. I agree with Hotwire that it looks Asian but it has a hint of European styling to it. I checked Lexus' website, as well as Nissan's, Toyota's and Nissan's. No joy. It could be an older Lexus ES300 but probably not. Any clues Sir Drummer?

[Drummer Dude Go]

I would have thought this one to be easyish. But it's not. I agree with Hotwire that it looks Asian but it has a hint of European styling to it. I checked Lexus' website, as well as Nissan's, Toyota's and Nissan's. No joy. It could be an older Lexus ES300 but probably not. Any clues Sir Drummer?
This is an all new car this year, made by a manufacturer that is mostly known for thier cheap compact cars with a very long waranty. Here is some performance info from a car magazine's recent test of this car:
"Our test car posted a swift 7.2-second 0-60-mph time and a 15.5-second quarter-mile, right in line with the numbers we've gotten out of the Toyota Avalon, which has a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V6. Interestingly, the _______ is also a half-second quicker to 60 than a V8-equipped Buick Lucerne, which we tested the same day."
If I say any more than that, I will be giving it away.

[HotWireD]

This is an all new car this year, made by a manufacturer that is mostly known for thier cheap compact cars with a very long waranty. Here is some performance info from a car magazine's recent test of this car:
"Our test car posted a swift 7.2-second 0-60-mph time and a 15.5-second quarter-mile, right in line with the numbers we've gotten out of the Toyota Avalon, which has a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V6. Interestingly, the _______ is also a half-second quicker to 60 than a V8-equipped Buick Lucerne, which we tested the same day."
If I say any more than that, I will be giving it away.

"Giving it away"? - oh, for one moment I thought there was a free car available :D :D

Still looking.

[Drummer Dude Go]

"Giving it away"? - oh, for one moment I thought there was a free car available :D :D
If it was a free car, I would buy it for sure! (Well, I guess if it is free, then I would be just driving it away, not buying it!:D ) This good looking car has leather, cd player, sunroof, heated seats, premium Bose sound system, and many other luxurious features, and a decent engine. Seriously though, anything's better than my rusted out 1986 Ford F-150 with 99,500+ miles on it! It breaks down allot, so I dont get to drive it much.:(

[Aussie3rddayfan]

It is the Hyundai Grandeur. For pure design, it is certainly a level above the norm for 'luxury' asian cars. It would be reasonable alternative to some of the more expensive - but far better - Euro cars. It's capable but it lacks the quality bodywork and interior of a Euro car. Note the differences:

http://news.auto.cz/img/art/460_43a16caaa6f76.jpg

http://articles.motortoday.com/feature/BMW330E90/BMW330E90-1.jpg

http://pub.tv2.no/multimedia/slideshow/47001/2.jpg

Anyway, try this one:

http://www.autoreview.ru/new_site/year2005/n06/rusnews/800/04.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Aussie is correct, it is the Hyundai Grandeur, known in America as the Azera.
Your car Aussie is a very old car of some sort. I'm thinking an old Buick or Caddilac. Please tell us if it is Asian, American, German, or what.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Aussie is correct, it is the Hyundai Grandeur, known in America as the Azera.
Your car Aussie is a very old car of some sort. I'm thinking an old Buick or Caddilac. Please tell us if it is Asian, American, German, or what.

American or Asian?!!!! I'll forget you said that. :mad: It is European and built in the late 1930's. I have plenty of other better pictures available, but they all have a dead-giveaway badge on the front bonnet...

Would you like the other pictures posted as the one above really does not do this car justice even in the slightest?

BTW, a mate of mine gave me a call yesterday and it appears Toyota are offering FREE advanced driver training to 360 people in this area. Apparently I get to play with all of Toyota's fancy, new, advanced toys. What that means is that I will get to drive a few of their new cars. Inclusions could be: the Yaris (which I have to admit I am impressed by), the Prius Hybrid and maybe the Camry Hybrid. :D Should be an interesting day. :D

[Drummer Dude Go]

Is it some sort of Mercedes Benz?

[Musicdude]

Rolls-Royce?

[Drummer Dude Go]

Hey Music Dude! What's up with ya?:) Aussie needs to give us more clues!

[Musicdude]

Hey Music Dude! What's up with ya?:) Aussie needs to give us more clues!

What for? I've already figured it out. :D

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Is it some sort of Mercedes Benz?

Yes, it is a Mercedes-Benz; but which one?

Here is a decent picture anyway:

http://shop.svetmodelu.cz/foto/07393.jpg

Some info about the car:

* It has a Supercharged 5.4 Litre straight-8 engine (never even seen one of those before!)
* 4 Speed manual
* Rear-wheel drive
* 180bhp @ 3400rpm
* 431 Nm / 318 ft lbs @ 2200 rpm
* Top speed of 170 km/h
* It weighs 2.4 tonnes/ 5291 lbs
* Built 1936-1939
* It is a stunningly beautiful piece of automotive history

BTW, welcome Musicdude! :D

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Drummer, you remember those car videao I sent you a while ago? There are some more here: http://www.topgear.com/content/timetoburn/sections/videos/

[Drummer Dude Go]

Aussie, I give up! Please post another car, cuz you win.

[HotWireD]

Aussie, I give up! Please post another car, cuz you win.
I surrender too.

[Drummer Dude Go]

I surrender too.
Cool surrender-flag-waving Smiley, HotWireD!:D

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Aussie, I give up! Please post another car, cuz you win.

It seems that I am choosing some real picklers. I will make them easier from now on. :D

The car that I posted was the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K. I shall post another when I get home. That way I can think of a nice balance. Not too easy, and not too hard.

[HotWireD]

Cool surrender-flag-waving Smiley, HotWireD!:D

lol - I have just noticed that the smiley is waving his underwear!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

An easier one for now...

http://kuvat2.iltasanomat.fi/iltasanomat/iDoc/1074558-audiv8.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

lol - I have just noticed that the smiley is waving his underwear!
:p :D HA!HA!HA!HA! ROFLOL! That is funny, I just now noticed that myself!:p :D
BTW: Aussie, your car is the Audi S4. Here's a harder one: Note: Theese cars are listed on a For Sale page of a__________ club's website.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

:p :D HA!HA!HA!HA! ROFLOL! That is funny, I just now noticed that myself!:p :D
BTW: Aussie, your car is the Audi S4. Here's a harder one: Note: Theese cars are listed on a For Sale page of a__________ club's website.

Your car is the Mitsubishi FTO Drummer, but my car is not the Ausi S4...

Next one is:

http://www.toyota.de/Images/ayg_05_gal_06_800x600_tcm 281-190821.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Your car is the Mitsubishi FTO Drummer, but my car is not the Ausi S4...
Next one is:
http://www.toyota.de/Images/ayg_05_gal_06_800x600_tcm 281-190821.jpg
Well I guess your Audi was just a regular A4. I just assumed it was the high-performace S model. As for this ugly black abomination that you have posted here, I really cant say. Is it a Daewoo, or a Fiat? They both make pretty ugly cars.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Well I guess your Audi was just a regular A4. I just assumed it was the high-performace S model.

It is neither the A4 or the S4.

As for this ugly black abomination that you have posted here, I really cant say. Is it a Daewoo, or a Fiat? They both make pretty ugly cars.

Daewoo? No. Fiat? No. I actually like this car after seeing it reviewed on Top Gear. To test if they handled well, several of them were used to play car soccer.

FRONT:
http://www.toyota-radosc.pl/upload/modele/10593-786536-toyota_aygo_050513_01.jpg

BACK:
http://www.caruu.de/typo3temp/pics/56a9e80c22.jpg

Watch the game of soccer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAG5Hb22_pQ&mode=related&search=

Beware though, it will reveal the answer!

[Drummer Dude Go]

Funny video Ausie, and your car is the Toyota AYGO-whatever that means in English!:confused: lol!:D Someone else can post another car, I have to go 2 bed now.:o :o :o :o

[Drummer Dude Go]

Hey Aussie, let's let HotWireD post another car, ok?

[HotWireD]

Let me see.... a car, if I recall correctly has (usually) four wheels... (thinks hard).


I used to have one of these - it was like a four wheel drive go kart - great fun on the back roads of the fens. Unfortunately, it blew up after a week.

The stable that this car belongs to has some great cars, someone told me that every model they make is a four wheel drive.

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Let me see.... a car, if I recall correctly has (usually) four wheels... (thinks hard).

I used to have one of these - it was like a four wheel drive go kart - great fun on the back roads of the fens. Unfortunately, it blew up after a week.

The stable that this car belongs to has some great cars, someone told me that every model they make is a four wheel drive.

Ahh! This one one is easy! My brother's fionce owns a late-80's Suburu Forester 4WD GL Wagon. The car above is however the 1989 Subaru Justy 4WD. Sorry, I guess that was a bit of an unfair head-start.

Now, in the spirit of 4WD's...

http://www.smartson.se/uploadedImages/Articles/Analysis_Archive_Tudor_2/Range-Rover-Sport-side.jpg

[Drummer Dude Go]

Aussie, your very cool SUV is the newly improved Range Rover, made by Land Rover, which is actually owned by Ford, if ya didnt know already. Here's our next car. This one has front wheel drive:

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Aussie, your very cool SUV is the newly improved Range Rover, made by Land Rover, which is actually owned by Ford, if ya didnt know already. Here's our next car. This one has front wheel drive:

Yep, my car was the Range Rover Sport. This car apparnetly handles well off-road as well as it was demonstrated that it could out-manouver a tank. Check it out here: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/175380/top_gear_range_rover_vs_t ank/

I will look at the car you have posted when I get some free time. My first glance tells me its American.

BTW, the Audi I posted earlier was the Audi RS4 so you you were pretty close! :D

Anyway, this morning I went out to Oran Park Raceway and participated in an advanced driver training course sponsored by Toyota. We had a bit of a chat about various things such as seating position, where and where not hold the wheel and why, where to look (including being informed that there is no such thing as a blind spot), and also how to be a pro-active rather than re-active driver. After that we were taken around the skid-pan course with an instructor and given a few tips of where to look and aim the car - these go hand in hand. Finally, we got to take cars out ourselves. :D We each had 2 laps in several seperate cars from Toyota's current line-up. I had the opportunity to drive the Yarris sedan which was quite good, the Camry, which is an old person car, but was quite enjoyable to drive, and finally the Kluger 4WD. I took each of these cars through the S-gates at around 50km/h which was an awesome experience. The idea was to look not at the cone in front of you but the cone gate further up. That way you are looking - and aiming - the car in advance. Each car was a little different. It was also intended that when we went though each gate we had to maintain our speed - otherwise the cars would lose rear-end grip. I think I did reasonably well. On my final gate in the Camry I intentionally lifted off so I could see the difference. It was definately noticeable as I felt a slight loss of grip at the back end of the car. It was fun, so if you ever get the chance, go and do an advanced driving course. Now, off to get my CAMS licence...:cool:

[Drummer Dude Go]

Cool video Aussie! Awesome 4X4 as well! Yes, my car is American made, and it was the first vehicle to have a guage cluster mounted in the middle of the dashboard instead of right on top of the steering wheel.
Here's an interesting quiz that us car freaks might like: Which Sports Car Are You? Quiz (http://www.tomorrowland.us/sportscar/) Apparently, based on my answers, I am a Lotus Elise. The caption said: "You believe in maximum performance and minimum baggage. You like to travel light and fast, hit the corners hard, and dance like there's no tomorrow."
That is me allright!

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Cool video Aussie! Awesome 4X4 as well! Yes, my car is American made, and it was the first vehicle to have a guage cluster mounted in the middle of the dashboard instead of right on top of the steering wheel.
Here's an interesting quiz that us car freaks might like: Which Sports Car Are You? Quiz (http://www.tomorrowland.us/sportscar/) Apparently, based on my answers, I am a Lotus Elise. The caption said: "You believe in maximum performance and minimum baggage. You like to travel light and fast, hit the corners hard, and dance like there's no tomorrow."
That is me allright!

That's pretty cool. I am aparently either the Lamborghini Murcielago or the Chevrolet Corvette:

Lambo: You're not subtle, but you don't want to be. Fast, loud, and dramatic, you want people to notice you, and then get out of the way. In a world full of sheep, you're a raging bull.

Corvette: You're a classic - powerful, athletic, and competitive. You're all about winning the race and getting the job done. While you have a practical everyday side, you get wild when anyone pushes your pedal. You hate to lose, but you hardly ever do.

The result depended on one question which I was tossing up between. I like both answers. I'm probably more of the Corvette most of the time but like the Lambo on occasion. I think I will post this link in the Zone. :D

BTW, I will try to work out your car this weekend.

[HotWireD]

re the quiz - I am a Ford Mustang!
"You're an American classic -- fast, strong, and bold. You're not snobby or pretentious, but you have what it takes to give anyone a run for their money".

The red car... is red :)

Off searching for red American cars...

[Aussie3rddayfan]

It is the 2006 Saturn Ion.

This thread would not be complete without this next car. One of my all-time favourites - well sought of:

http://membres.lycos.fr/cheboot1/hpbimg/Jaguar%20TWR%20XJ220%20S1 .JPG

Off searching for red American cars...

I suggest you refine your sources Matthew. Otherwise you'll be searching forever. The way I found th above car was to complie a list of American car manufacturers. I did a quick search in Google and came up with a list of 10+ makers. All that is then needed is to search something like 'red cadillac' or 'red saturn'. Now, since I did not recognise the badge on the front of Drummer's car I simply searched the lesser known American cars first. eg. Scion came up dry but Saturn didn't. :D Hope this helps. :D

[Drummer Dude Go]

Aussie, I know your car is the Jaguar supercar made about 15 yrs ago, but I am not sure about the specific model name. I believe XJ220 is the model, I get the letters/numbers mixed up on cars sometimes, since almost every manufacturer uses different combos of letters/numbers. What ever happened to using actual names or words as car model names, instead of making up confusing computer codes to name your vehicles?

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Aussie, I know your car is the Jaguar supercar made about 15 yrs ago, but I am not sure about the specific model name. I believe XJ220 is the model, I get the letters/numbers mixed up on cars sometimes, since almost every manufacturer uses different combos of letters/numbers. What ever happened to using actual names or words as car model names, instead of making up confusing computer codes to name your vehicles?

Yep, this is the Jaguar XJ220, but its not the original model. It is in fact the XJ220 TWR. Modified by Tom Walkinshaw Racing this car is absolute missile. With a twin-turbo V6 it produced 680bhp and 714nm of torque! It weiged just over a tonne and could catapult from 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds. Top speed was nearly 370km/h. Not bad for a car built in 1994! :D

[HotWireD]

Thought this may interest you Folks.

Fiat Panda.

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news.php?newsId=4055

http://news.google.co.uk/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&ncl=http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp%3Fnews_id%3D149 29

[Aussie3rddayfan]

Thought this may interest you Folks.

Fiat Panda.

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news.php?newsId=4055

http://news.google.co.uk/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&ncl=http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp%3Fnews_id%3D149 29

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, wait, it's Superma....a Fiat floating car/hovercraft!

Nice post Hotwire! :D :cool:

Drummer's turn.