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Shelby MkII GT40 Photo Gallery

Carrol Shelby recently celebrated his grand young age of 85 so Shelby Automobiles celebrated by recreating the iconic GT40 with a new 85th commemorative version.

The new MKII GT40 will stay true to the original, featuring the styling inside and out and a rolling chassis built to accommodate any Shelby branded engine!! (Including the line 427FE V8). Since this vehicle is only a rolling chassis, no specs have been released.




Available in three different colors: Arcadian Blue with whites stripes, black with silver stripes and red with white stripes, the MKII GT40 will be limited to a production of 85 units in each color.




A race version will also be made available with extra features including a roll bar, fuel cell, see below for a list of some of the features available on all versions.

* Record sale into the Shelby Registry
* Shelby MSO and dash plaque
* Carroll Shelby engraved door handles
* Carroll Shelby etched left and right front headlight covers
* Roundels with 85 number decals
* Leather seating
* Hood wind diffusers
* CS GT40® numbered plaque
* CS GT40® side sill graphics
* Carroll Shelby signature floor and sill mats
* 85th Commemorative hood badge
* 85th Special Edition decal
* Available in right and left hand drive







[Source: Shelby]



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The Alé by Fuel Vapor Technologies gets 92 mpg !!

Fuel Vapor Technologies has created a high mileage car called The Alé. (FVT) is a small green British Columbia R&D Technology company specializing in improving the automobile and its impact on the earth. They believe that they can significantly improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance.






Global TV Coverage of the Alé




History
For the past 2 years FVT has been concentrating on developing a proprietary fuel delivery system and a light-weight, 3-wheeled high performance sports car from the ground up. The alé (allay) is one of very few independently designed vehicles specifically created to demonstrate and test advancements in new automotive technologies.

Accomplishments to date include:
-92 mpg US (2.56 L/100km)
-0-60 in 5 seconds
-1.7 G’s cornering ability
-Voted “Car of the Show” by Speed Channel at SEMA
-Televised on Speed Channel, Discovery Channel, Global TV
-Featured internationally in magazines, news articles, websites and radio shows







Breaking the 100mpg barrier
To date, 92 mpg is the best they have achieved using their fuel vapor system and a standard internal combustion engine. Because their focus is on breaking the 100mpg barrier and winning the Automotive X-PRIZE FVT’s next prototype will be a series hybrid. It will use electric power for most of its time on the road with longer distances being accomplished using a small on-board “range extending “generator running on regular gasoline and our fuel vapor system.






Along with the Tesla Roadster this company is truly proving that fuel efficient cars don’t have to be slow, ugly or unimaginative!!

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[Source: FuelVaporCar.com]



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Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show 2008

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In about 2 hours Vinay and I will be going to the 44th 2008 Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show at the International Centre in Toronto Ontario to cover the event. This event is hailed as “THE Hardcore Show for Enthusiasts” with everything from antiques to tuners to audio and video creations of chaos and madness!!

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Here are some photos (not ours) from last years show to give you a preview of the coverage to come!
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Check back here late late later tonight and all week next week to check out our COMPLETE photo and event blog coverage!

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Photo Albums From The Show
2008 Performance World 114 Photos [Album 1 of 7]
2008 Performance World Mustangs 120 Photos [Album 2 of 7]
2008 Performance World Tuners 94 Photos [Album 3 of 7]
2008 Performance World [4 of 7]

Performance World Bikini Models of 2008 [Part 1] 20 Photos
Performance World Bikini Models of 2008 [Part 2] 20 Photos

[Source: PerformanceWorldCarShow.com, Darknights Auto Salon]



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