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Suzuki’s New Off-Roader Is the Most Adorable Concept You’ll See At The Tokyo Auto Salon

The Tokyo Auto Salon provides Japanese automakers and tuners a spot to point out off their wildest wares. Suzuki is bringing a tiny, rugged off-road idea referred to as the Super Carry Mountain Trail to the occasion, and we’re already in love with it.

In a translation of Suzuki’s announcement, the corporate calls the Mountain Trail idea: “A car for active adults to enjoy the mountains in a stoic manner, it expresses a new worldview of commercial vehicles that can be used not only for business but also for fun.”

Suzuki Super Carry For Tokyo Auto Salon

Suzuki Super Carry For Tokyo Auto Salon

Suzuki Super Carry For Tokyo Auto Salon

Suzuki Super Carry

The Super Carry is an prolonged cab model of the usual Suzuki Carry. While the corporate would not but listing all the modifications for the Mountain Trail, simply it reveals off lots of the revisions. 

The mini truck positive factors a entrance skid plate with restoration hooks and a lightweight bar above the windshield. It additionally seems to be to have just a little winch. The customary doorways are gone, with tubular items of their place. Inside, there are sport seats with harnesses. An exterior roll cage features a storage rack on the roof. There’s solely a glimpse of the rear, however a gasoline can and spare tire are seen. Plus, the experience peak is perhaps a bit taller than inventory.

Even if there aren’t any drivetrain modifications to the idea, the Super Carry is out there with sufficient equipment to maximize off-road traction. Buyers can get it with a part-time four-wheel drive system with high- and low-gearing settings. There’s additionally a locking differential in case issues get actually slippery.

The common Super Carry is just not a very highly effective machine, although. It comes with a naturally aspirated 658-cc three-cylinder engine making 50 horsepower and 44 lb-ft of torque. So, whilst you would possibly have the ability to go off-road, do not count on to journey in a short time.

This yr’s Tokyo Auto Salon runs from January 12 through 14. We hope to get extra data and photos of the Super Carry Mountain Trail idea then. It’s hauling some gear within the again that we won’t get take a look at. 

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Wild Toyota Starlet Racer Has A 1,000-HP 2JZ Powering The Front Wheels

The Toyota 2JZ family of 3.0-liter inline-six engines is well-known for its durability, allowing tuners to achieve incredibly high power levels. Although front-wheel-drive vehicles are not commonly equipped with this engine, a highly modified Toyota Starlet generating over 1,000 horsepower demonstrates that it is feasible, with impressive results.

A quick look reveals significant modifications to both the body and engine of this Starlet. The widened front track and broad fenders accommodate big, slick tires. The 2JZ engine is snugly positioned between the shock towers, with a large turbo directly behind it and a short exhaust protruding from the hood. The car is also equipped with a dogbox transmission, enabling rapid shifting without the use of the clutch.

Owned by Team Ø.G.T from Denmark, this Starlet was transported to Malta to participate in the MDRA Finals. The car displayed remarkable performance during the event, as captured in a video.

Typically, front-wheel-drive vehicles struggle on the drag strip, but this Starlet defies the norm. Team Ø.G.T’s best quarter-mile run in Malta saw the petite Toyota clocking a time of 9.123 seconds at 169.21 mph (refer to the timing slip below). The car also recorded several other runs in the nine-second range.

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John Hennessey’s Car Collection: Cadillac CTS-V Wagon and Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

John Hennessey, the founder of Hennessey Performance, has a fascinating car collection. In a video, he showcases some of his prized possessions.

One of the cars in Hennessey’s collection is a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. This vehicle holds sentimental value as it is similar to his first car. However, this particular car was a gift from his family on his 60th birthday. The Oldsmobile 442 was known for its luxurious features, surpassing the Chevrolet and Pontiac muscle cars of its time. While Hennessey doesn’t disclose the engine details, it likely came with various V8 engine options.

Hennessey also owns a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4. Although it remains in stock condition, Hennessey has a long history with cars like this. He previously raced a Mitsubishi 3000GT at Pikes Peak and set a record of 177 miles per hour for its class at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Hennessey once aimed to create an affordable alternative to the Porsche 959 with this model.

Among his collection is a 2005 Dodge Viper that boasts an impressive 1,000 horsepower. Originally built for the founder of Remax real estate company, the Viper was eventually offered to Hennessey in exchange for the purchase of a Venom F5 Roadster. Hennessey eagerly accepted the offer and added the Dodge Viper to his collection.

In addition to these cars, Hennessey owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS-V wagon. This model is similar to a car that was previously part of his collection. Hennessey even used to drive his kids to school in it, delighting them with the powerful sound of the supercharged V8 engine.


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Hennessey Exorcist: Chevrolet Camaro’s Powerful Farewell

The Hennessey Exorcist Camaro ZL1 Final Edition pays tribute to the Chevrolet Camaro and is the fastest-accelerating car from the American tuner.

The current sixth-generation combustion-engined Camaro will be retired in 2024 after its introduction in 2016.

Reports suggest that it will be replaced with an electric mid-sized saloon, a departure from the two-door sports coupé format that the model line has followed since 1966.

Limited to a production run of 57 cars, the Exorcist boasts a completely overhauled 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine, delivering a staggering 1000bhp and 922 lb-ft of torque.

This power results in a 0-62mph time of just 2.1 seconds, matching the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and surpassing every car previously produced by Hennessey, including its own Venom hypercar with a top speed of 250mph.

The Exorcist has a top speed of 217mph and can complete a quarter mile in just 9.57 seconds, matching the Tesla Model S Plaid and beating the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

With the aim of muscle car supremacy, the Exorcist brings a set of technical upgrades over the standard 650bhp Camaro ZL1. Its engine features a larger supercharger, a high-pressure fuel system, a high-flow induction system, bespoke camshafts, intake valves, and exhaust valves. Additionally, its suspension has been enhanced with upgraded pushrods.

Each Exorcist engine is marked with a plaque indicating its unique build number. Production has commenced.