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EV West isn’t like other electric car builders. They aren’t trying to save the planet from gasoline emissions, they are trying to build race cars using electric technology for events that can best use that technology. The Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, with a total driving distance of under 20 miles at very high elevation, is one of those events. We take their Pike’s Peak M3 to the dyno to find out what 400 Kilowatts means in Horsepower, then to see how it drives. – TUNED

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Sometimes ingenuity, craftsmanship and imagination have the capacity to produce some amazing things. Case in point; this four-wheel steering, V8 powered, full custom chassis hooligan that’s simply called, “ULTRA BOUNCER”. It’s the bull in the china shop, the smoker in the school parking lot, and the bouncer at the club all rolled into one and it’s frickin’ glorious. Plus, the fact that it can climb over anything doesn’t hurt either. Check it out after the jump.

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It’s a known fact that some of the worst movies in existence feature some of the best car chases ever created. Films like Bullitt, Vanishing Point, The Wraith and To Live and Die In L.A. are terrible from a script standpoint. However add in a good car chase, and BOOM! Instant classic. The following is a montage of some of the best chases ever recorded on film and I’ve got to say that the way it was put together is pretty damn impressive.

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Pitting a car like the Caterham Seven Supersport against any type of SUV on a closed circuit, may seem like a very unfair thing to do. However the 550 hp Bowler EXR S is anything but a standard SUV. You see this thing was designed to not only run events like the Paris Dakar Rally, but to do things that no other SUV in existence can do. Case in point, chase a lightweight Caterham around a racetrack. Check it out after the jump.

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If you were born after 1985 then the odds of you ever seeing a real life carburetor are probably pretty slim. I mean let’s face it, even though fuel-injection was available in the late 60′s it wasn’t really implemented until the mid-1980′s. For those of you out there however who feel the need to know how this little piece of old school technology actually works, fear not, because this video explains everything you need to know about your friend and mine, the carburetor.

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When I was 18 a buddy of mine came over to my parents house driving his father’s Morgan Plus 8. It packed an old Buick V8 engine, was what felt like 3-inches off the ground and had a frame that was made of wood. In short, it was one of the most terrifying things I’d ever ridden in up until that point. Jay Leno recently had a buddy stop by his garage with a highly modified Morgan Plus 8 that was set up for the road course. It was loud, low and by today’s standards, like driving an ox cart. It does however look like one helluva lot of fun, so make sure to check it out after the jump.

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It must be nice being Tom Cruise, as not only are you a world famous movie star, but you’re granted access to some of the greatest toys the planet has to offer. For instance, showing up to Willow Springs Raceway in a Red Bull helicopter (Tom is flying of course) and then having the chance to jump into a million dollar Formula 1 car for some quick laps. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not jealous (yes I am) but I’ve think I’ve chosen to follow the wrong line of work.

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Pulling off a good wheelie on a motorcycle is not an easy thing to do, but can be accomplished with time and practice. However pulling off an extended wheelie on a full-dress Harley-Davidson bagger? Well, that’s another story entirely. You see these suckers can weigh upwards of 700 pounds, so hoisting, and then keeping that front wheel skyward is no easy task. The guy in this video though, this guy makes it look like a complete walk in the park. Click through and check it out.

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YEAR / MAKE / MODEL: 2013 Infiniti FX37

POWERTRAIN: 3.2L V6 with 325hp / 267 lb-ft of torque : 7-speed Automatic Transmission w/ Rev Matching

FUEL ECONOMY: 17 city / 24 hwy / 19 combined

There’s a pretty good argument out there that a well-designed crossover could in fact be the perfect vehicle. Gone are the rough and tumble truck characteristics from the SUVs of old, and in their place are wonderful cross-stitched interiors, supple rides and engines so smooth you hardly even know they’re running. The new 2013 Infiniti FX37 is one such vehicle, and while it’s good in most respects there are some areas in which it could use some improvement.

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A few weeks ago I was down at Cars & Coffee in Los Angeles, CA. This is a gathering that occurs every weekend and brings with it some of the greatest cars ever produced. Aside from such things as the odd new McLaren, Ferrari 458s and old muscle cars, one car in particular really stood out. It was a 1988 Lamborghini Countach like the one you are viewing here. This is a car that has the capacity to basically stop people in their tracks. It’s wedge shape is iconic and even though the car is now 25 years old, it’s stood the test of time incredibly well. This particular car went through a major service in 2005 totaling a whopping $40,908 and according to the seller, is ready to go. If you’re interested in owning a piece of automotive history then don’t hesitate and click through to view more pics.

Source: eBayMotors.com

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