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Galpin Auto Sports unveils radical Scythe concept car

Remember the mysterious Mustang-based "Project B" concept car that we spied at Galpin Auto Sports last month? The completed version was unveiled this past weekend during a celebrity-packed party at the shop's Southern California facility. We were spot-on with the specs of the car, including the twin-supercharged 5.0L V8 that is pushing out a claimed 1005 horsepower and the massive 16.5-inch Wilwood disc brakes. The Scythe also features unique composite body panels, a wrap-around pillarless glass cockpit, reverse opening vertical doors, and a voice-controlled computer that can offer up weather, traffic, sports, and more through a 3G network connection. Full details on the car can be found in the press release after the jump, and we'll be sure to bring you more photos when we see the car at SEMA in just a few weeks.
posted : 10/22/2008 @11:08:39 PM
Spied: Mysterious "Project B" Mustang concept to debut at SEMA

Believe it or not, but the car above is based on the current generation Ford Mustang. We don't have a lot of details, but we do know that it's a Ford concept car codenamed "Project B" that is being built by Galpin Auto Sports and will debut at the SEMA show in November. Power will come from a twin-supercharged Mustang V8 that has been stroked to 5.0 liters. Massive wheels, 24 inches in the rear and 22 inches up front, engulf 16-inch Wilwood brakes. Our sources say that this will also be the very first car to feature Ford's second generation SYNC system. The concept definitely has an interesting design, and we're anxious to see the finished product in November.
posted : 9/22/2008 @10:13:58 PM
Alpina reveals new D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

For ALPINA, simply substituting a larger engine for added performance is considered alien. Instead, the German automaker prefers to "maximize the sporting potential of existing units." With that in mind, ALPINA has tweaked the twin-turbo diesel powerplant from the BMW 123d and dropped it under the hood of the BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe. With a new output of 214 hp, and 330 lb.-ft. of torque, the coupe will hit 62 mph in 6.9 seconds as it accelerates towards its top speed of 152 mph. Best of all, and the modus operandi behind the eco-friendly sports car, the ALPINA D3 squeezes out a combined EU fuel economy rating of 52.3 mpg with a stick shift (50.4 mpg with an automatic). Before you go running down to your neighborhood BMW dealer, we'll remind you that the ALPINA D3 will only be sold overseas with a base price starting at £32,950 (about $64,500)
posted : 8/8/2008 @8:32:29 PM

Alpina ends 20-year racing respite with B6 GT3

Aside from serious enthusiasts and obsessive Bimmerphiles, Alpina isn't as recognized today as it was in the past. The BMW ubertuner and specialty marque has a long history in motorsports that includes wins at the 24 Hours of Spa, the 24 hour at the Nurburgring and three European Touring Car Championships. Alpina will attempt to reinvigorate its image and its motorsports heritage when it enters its 6-series-based B6 GT3 in the 2009 FIA European Championship next year, along with running a handful of high-profile endurance races.

The B6 S is the basis for the B6 GT3, and comes packing a supercharged, 4.4-liter V8 dolling out 530 hp and 535 lb.-ft. of torque. That should make it competitive with the rest of the field, including Aston Martins, Ferraris and Lamborghinis. The B6 GT3 isn't strictly for Alpina's own works team, as it plans to sell race-ready versions to privateer teams and wealthy collectors.

posted : 4/27/2008 @11:40:26 PM
frankfurt 2007 alpina delivers triple play combo b3 biturbo b5 s and b6 s
You say the Al-BREAKDOWN-uh, I say the Al-PINE-uh, call the whole thing with far. Alpina just revealed a triple threat of twisted BMWs which promises Mr.-series-like the execution with an individual talent. As far as we requested and spoke in favour, honcho Kris Odwarka of sales of Alpina indicates that we will not see unspecified among these new specials BMW-based hot in the states any time soon. Something about complexities of the payments of retailer means that it would be very difficult for a small manufacturer as Alpina to make the numbers work with anything but for B7 shining in this moment. And with the new range of B3 Biturbo, B5 S and B6 S so much mouthwateringly good on paper, we would like the chance to take Stateside. But alas, we must go to want. more ...
posted : 9/20/2007 @1:13:39 AM
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