Supercar Radio

I just had a brainwave about something that the show has been missing - music. Listening to the excellent Top Gear Anthems CD gave me the idea to seek out new tracks on podsafemusicnetwork.com. I will try to find you guys the best songs to drive to, in keeping with our supercar focus. Hope you like this new addition to the end of each show.

Supercar Radio Episode 11

2007-06-24T19:17:00.000-07:00

Some great stuff to catch up on with the famous Frankfurt Auto Show coming up fast.

Show Notes:

The Vatican Says: Don't drive like an idiot. Pastoral Care of the Road

Ferrari responds "we're not a sin."

Aston Martin Ultimate S

Aston Martin N24 Vantage

Lightweight Lambo LP640 - because more power - weight = goodness

Top Gear Cool Wall

2007-06-20T09:32:00.000-07:00

I have recently become hooked on the UK sensation Top Gear. On the show, they have a "Cool Wall," where they put pictures of cars in the sections of Seriously Uncool, Uncool, Cool, and Subzero. Well, we are all in luck, because Topgear.com has created a feature where everyone can make their own cool wall, and see what Jeremy Clarkson (the lead presenter of Top Gear) thinks about your choices. Fun way to kill some time...

Supercar Radio Returning Soon!

2007-06-20T09:30:00.000-07:00

I was away from podcasting for awhile, but no longer! This week will see a brand new episode, including the new driving commandments from the Vatican.

Cheers!

Supercar Radio Episode 10.5

2007-02-22T19:51:00.000-08:00

Lots of news this week. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Great new photos of the AM DBS Bond Car

A look at the future Gallardo?

Wicked custom Lambo Twins

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari FXX

Have a great week!

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2006-09-21T20:33:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I did just copy this report off of my other blog, but I fermly believe that the Z06 is one of the greatist cars of this time with price, power, and every day needs. So here it is, the 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06. I decided this because it has many different qualities, from it's slick looks, to its 505 HP V8 engine.
If the average person would walk up to the normal Corvette and the Corvette Z06, they would notice no difference. But if a car enthusiest, like myself, would look at it, the first thing that they would notice is the flaired out corners in the front. The reason that Chevy decided to do this is for more downforce in the corners. Another thing that they would notice is spoiler like, flair, in the back. This helps with the Corvette's aerodynamics. Another thing that helps with the aerodynamics is the scoop right in front of the hood, most of it's use is to help cool down the engine. The are scoops behind the front wheel and infront of the back wheel to help cool down the wheels. One other thing that Chevy decided to do is edge out the wheels so when the car comes down in the corners it wont rub. The interior of the car is very similar to the normail version of the Corvette. The only difference is the Z06 symbol in verious areas of the interious, example, the head of the seat.
The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 offers a 505HP V8 engine. You can just tell that chevy was trying not only to build a newer, better engine, but to bring back that faster than fast Corvette that everybody knows. With an astounding 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds and doing the quarter mile in a mirro 11.5 seconds at 127 mph the only thing that the Z06 is missing is top end, which happens to be 198 mph. To me, 198 mph is still fast, but in the world of exotics, its border line. Thats right! I said exotic, which is what the Z06 has turned into. Recently, "Road & Track" and "Car & Driver" did a comparison between the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the 2006 Dodge Viper, and the 2006 Ford GT! The Z06 came out with the overall victorie.
For only being $65,000, after options, it is one of the best buy's that you can find on the market today. If you are looking for a new ride and you have some cash to spare, $65,000 to be exact, I would pick up the new Corvette Z06. Being fast, luxorious, and affordable, for it's market, it is the best thing you can get.

Supercar Radio Episode 9

2006-09-04T10:54:00.000-07:00

Show Notes:

Telsa Motors Website - finally, a 100% emission-free supercar!

The most expensive Ferrari on Earth?

New 2006 Lotus model

New ethanol-powered Climax-Concept

Have a great week!

Supercar Radio Episode 8

2006-07-16T16:09:00.000-07:00

Finally, episode 8 is here!

Show Notes:

Car and Driver crashes a quarter of a million-dollar car!

2007 Porsche 911 GT3

AutoSpies.com Rips off digg!

Rumor: The Lamborghini Miura Concept Will be built?

New World's Fastest Car?

Bugatti Veyron 16.4

2006-06-21T15:55:00.000-07:00

For my first post on SupercarRadio I figured I'ed do my favorite car, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4. There are many reasons for this being my favorite car, from it's extremely high horsepower engine to the very comforting interior.
Lets start with the exterior. The front end takes a little warming up to, but don't worry, it grows on you. The two tone starts AND ends at the front end, something that we rarely ever see in as a stock paint scheme, but for 1.6 million, the better come up with something creative. The line starts at the front end by the "tunnel" like grill as it goes up the trunk, that's right trunk, it creates the perfect spot for the lights to start out. As it works its way back the door at the window line, it curves to come back and creates a scoop for the rear tires and then finally makes its way back up to the front left and front right grills. To me, the rear end is the most beautiful part of the exterior. Two large scoops, that look like they belong on a jet, come out and stop at the back of the roof. A large piece of glass shows off the top of the engine with an adjustable spoiler behind it.
As for the interior, it reminds me of an old antique car's interior, or maybe the interior of and older airplane. The metallic silver center counsel sports sleek and stylish gauges. The stick shift in the center council is the same color as the rest of the dash, a woody brown. The steering wheel is the biggest reminder of a classic car with the Bugatti symbol in the center.
I saved the best for last, the 10001 horsepower engine. The main reason that this engine has such high horsepower is because it host's 16 cylinders, and these 16 cylinders also create 923 lb-Ft, a very impressive number. A more impressive number, although, is 1.6, this is how much it costs to buy this car. $1,600,000, for that much, you could buy a Ferrari F430 Spider and a million dollar house. But that's what happens when you pay for a Quad-Turbocharged W16. That's right, W, the engine isn't in the regular V formation, it's in a W, this way they don't have to make the engine really long, like the Cadillac XV16 prototype.
As for performance, this car can do 0-60 in 3 seconds, 0-200 in 14 seconds, and a top speed of 252mph! In summary, if you are in the market for a supercar, you might want to take a look at this one, but for the hefty price, I don't see many of these being sold, though it is my car of preference.

Supercar Radio Episode 7

2006-04-30T17:50:00.000-07:00

Hello, I'm finally back from my long absence, and there is plenty of exotic car news to report.

Show Notes:

Spyker builds special car for Basic Instinct II

2006 Russo-Baltique

Lamborghini laptops?!

Ferrari Zagato one-off

Spyker Homepage - awesome web design!

See you in two weeks!

Supercar Radio Episode 6

2006-04-05T20:30:00.000-07:00

Just in time for Spring Break!

Show Notes:

No free ads!

Exotic rentals

Man wraps 360 around a pole

Ugliest Supercar (Have an uglier one? Email me!)

Koenigsegg CCX: the new Swedish superexotic!

Carrera GT vs. 911 Race Version (with video!)

Have a great Spring Break!

Supercar Radio Episode 5

2006-03-11T17:47:00.000-08:00

A little less car news than normal since Geneva is over, but still some interesting stuff happening in the world of supercars.

Show Notes:

My favorite car gets an overhaul

Weblog comments yield extra stories-thanks!

Listener Link: SSC Ultimate Aero (Another American Supercar!)
Thanks Kyle!

Short Info. on doors

Saleen S7 gets turbocharged...X2!
10 sec. quarter mile!

The Next Bond Car Redux

2006-03-04T16:19:00.000-08:00

Here's an actual picture of what this baby will look like. Thanks to Patrick, who posted a comment, and www.mi6.co.uk!

Here's the link. Enjoy!

Supercar Radio Episode 4

2006-02-18T20:24:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, it is the last episode before the Geneva Auto Show, where all of the carmakers unveil the cars that will define the supercar scene. Of course, it is not a fial assumption to say that this is the only big exotic auto show, as many instant classics have also been released at Frankfurt as well. At any rate, we have some interesting preshow information on some exciting cars, as well as one hot concept that flew completely under my radar.

Show Notes:

Maserati Birdcage Concept

Prodrive P2

Freestream F1

The Next Bond Car

Pagani Zonda F Roadster

Novitec Rosso Ferrari F430 F1

Have a great two weeks!

A Huge Mistake

2006-01-24T09:30:00.000-08:00

So sorry to all of you, I made a huge mistake regarding my statements on the Detroit Auto Show having "no supercars." Totally false, as I found out later, and it turns out that Car and Driver only displayed some of the models in attendance on their site. My deepest apologies for this misinformation, I do try to get things right, but sometimes things just slip under the old radar.

Here are some of the supercars that were there:

Ferrari FXX
Ferrari 430
Lamborghini-M Concept (Ouch, the Road and Track article doesn't say anything about this being there!)
Aston Martin Rapide Concept (Again, no word in the R&T article about this baby being in Detroit either!)

I guess I could put some of the blame on my sources, but I won't - I should have just plain done my homework. Again, a huge "I'm sorry." Thanks to Auto Spies for helping to sort things out.

Supercar Radio Episode 3

2006-01-22T12:17:00.000-08:00

After my long hiatus, I'm back just in time for a great Detroit Auto Show report. However, seeing as how this podcast is about supercars, there unfortunately is nothing to report - it seems that America has dropped the ball on supercars from the start of '06. What a shame.

However, you'll all be happy to see that there is plenty of other great supercar stuff out there.

Show Notes:

Barret-Jackson To Auction Lotec C1000

The Next Ferrari

Supercar.net's Top Ten Supercars of 2005

Aston Martin Raptide Concept

Lamborghini-M Concept - The Miura Lives!

Supercar Radio Episode 2

2005-11-13T16:49:00.000-08:00

Here it is, a little shorter than normal, but still plenty of good news.

Show Notes:

Giro Lamborghini: 40 Lambos, from Tahoe to Pebble Beach!

New Benchmark Test: The Standing Mile

Students develop... the next Ferrari?!

1966 Lamborghini 400 GT Monza 1/1 found!

All pictures of the discussed cars can be found here

See you in 2 weeks!

Supercar Radio Episode 1

2005-10-30T11:51:00.000-08:00

Here it is at last! Hope everyone likes the first episode!

Show Notes:

2007 Nissan GTR at the Tokyo Auto Show

Ferrari GG50 Concept at the Tokyo Auto Show

Aston Martin AM V8 Vantage Gallery

Isdera Commendatore 112i Surfaces on ebay, only to get no bids

All pictures of the discussed cars can be found here

See you in 2 weeks!