Lamborghini

Last year Reiter Engineering created a monster FIA-spec Lamborghini Gallardo race car. Then they announced the Strada edition which was a street legal version of it. Basically, it was the same car with a modest power increase and some added weight.

Well, Reiter has just announced an updated version for 2010 of the FIA-spec racer. This Gallardo produces 570hp and 399lb-ft of torque from its 5.2L V10 engine and has a weight of only 2,627lbs. Also, the balance was set to 43% front and 57% rear.Read more

This special-edition Gallardo finally puts the driver back into a more natural race experience. Forget bland self-shifting transmissions and boring all-wheel-drive systems. The Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni (named after Lamborghini's legendary test driver) is a true sports car.

The LP550-2 is a RWD-only Gallardo sporting a lightly de-tuned 550hp version of the 5.2L V10. With a RWD system, the Gallardo's dynamics had to be completely reworked. This includes springs, dampers, stabilizers and even the tires.

Included is a gated manful transmission, re-worked stability control system, a 45% limited-slip rear differential, special edition interior and exterior mods and 8 different color options.Read more

According to rumors flying around, it seems that the 2012 Lotus Esprit will come equipped with the 200+ mph capable, 4.8-liter 500 horsepower V10 engine from the Lexus LF-A or the 5.0-liter, 417 horsepower V8 from the Lexus IS-F. There's also a rumor that an entry-level model might appear featuring the 300-horsepower direct-injection Toyota V6 engine.

Aside from these rumors, it looks like Lotus is working very closely with Tesla Motors or creating eco-friendly variants of its cars. Would you really care about an electric/hybrid Lotus Esprit when you could buy one with a 500 horsepower engine? Plus, with prices the way they are, both types would probably cost the same.

For those of you who don't know, Ken Imhoff has built his very own Lamborghini Countach from the ground up. It has taken him around 17 years and a lot of money to create this masterpiece. The only main difference between this and a real one is the engine. The real Countach houses a 5.0L V12 engine, while Ken's is equipped with a Ford 351 V8. As you'll see in the video, it still sounds great.

This is the first time I think this has actually been driven, so there is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to tuning it. Be sure to check out Ken's website for more information and pictures. And for more awesome automotive videos, click here.