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automotive13 days ago•3 min saved

Mini with M3 V8: a pocket rocket that roars on track

A custom Mini Cooper nicknamed Vini packs BMW's 4.0-liter S65 V8 from the M3, mated with a Subaru rear subframe to create a rear‑drive track-day hatch that puts out about 414 hp and 295 lb-ft. The build blends a stripped interior with a carbon dash and race hardware, turning a modest hatch into a high-worse-than-its-size machine showcased on The Late Brake Show and tied to Powerflex founder ownership, making it a standout example of big‑engine-in-a‑small-car engineering.

via Jalopnik|

#automotive #engine-swap #m3-v8

motorsport10 months ago•2 min saved

Aston Martin Unveils Limited-Edition Valkyrie LM Hypercar

Aston Martin has introduced a limited-edition track-day version of its Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar, offering a near-identical experience to the race car with minor modifications for accessibility, including a bespoke cockpit and different tires. Limited to 10 units, the Valkyrie LM aims to provide owners with an exclusive endurance driving experience, with deliveries starting in mid-2026 and a price around $5 million USD.

via Motorsport.com|

#aston-martin #hypercar #motorsport

automotive10 months ago•2 min saved

Aston Martin Unveils Valkyrie LM Track Car

Aston Martin has unveiled the Valkyrie LM, a limited-edition, non-homologated track day version of its Le Mans Hypercar, featuring a 6.5-liter V12 engine and race-inspired technology, with only ten units available for around £5 million each, offering owners an authentic endurance racing experience.

via Sportscar365|

#aston-martin #automotive #hypercar

automotive2 years ago•6 min saved

Lotus Unveils the Powerful and Iconic Type 66 Can-Am Racer

Lotus has unveiled the Type 66, a car originally designed as a potential Can-Am racer, at Monterey Car Week. The Type 66 is a limited production track day car that combines Lotus' motorsport heritage with modern racing technology. Only 10 examples will be built, each costing over £1 million. The car features a period-representative V8 pushrod engine, optimized aerodynamics, and modern comforts for track performance. The Type 66 pays tribute to Lotus' racing pedigree and is a reimagining of a "lost Lotus" drawing board program from over 50 years ago.

via RACER|

#automotive #can-am-racer #lotus