SEMA Show: Yenko Lives Again with 600HP 2010 Camaro Prototype

The legendary Yenko nameplate will find its way on a Chevy Camaro once again as the brand's new owner, General Marketing Capital Incorporated (GMCI), will present its official 2010 Yenko Camaro Prototype to the public at the annual SEMA Trade Show in Las Vegas in November. Using a 2010 Camaro SS, the prototype will feature a 'Phase I' supercharged V8 engine with 600 horsepower coupled to a Tremec six-speed manual gearbox.

Additional Yenko branded upgrades to the prototype Camaro include a Hurst short throw shifter, 6-piston big brake package and Magnaflow high-flow cat-back exhaust system.

In terms of looks, the Camaro gets the Yenko stripe package, official emblems and badging, retro-styled 22-inch billet aluminum wheels, a leather interior package with Yenko Super Car (sYc) embroidered headrests, sill plates and Yenko/SC embroidered floor mats.

eBay Find: Worst Batmobile Replica Ever?

There are replicas and there are replicas. Some of the custom-made Batmobiles that we've shown you here on Carscoop such as this example from Sweden are awesome, others like this one, not so much, and then there is this replica that we found on eBay Motors. If not the worst (don't forget, there's always room for improvement...), this has to be one of the most nastiest and tasteless attempts to recreate a Batmobile that we've ever had the misfortune to lay our eyes on.

The Batmobile was crafted by a Greek designer in Germany who goes by the name 'Koon'. It based upon a 1984 Ford Granada while worthy points of notice include the electric circular saw blade up front and the... miniature Batcycle of some type located on the trunk.

Link: eBay

SEMA Show: Hennessey's Carbon Fiber-Wrapped Hyundai Genesis Coupe with 500HP

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe appears to be gathering the attention of tuners at this year's SEMA Show. For this particular proposal, Hyundai Motor America teamed up with Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) and the firm's Tuner School. Aside from the matte black, carbon fiber-wrap, the rear-wheel drive coupe has also been upgraded with a heavily modified turbocharged engine (Hennessey didn't say which one) producing 500HP at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb-ft of torque, for an estimated 0-60mph (96km/h) time of 3.9 seconds and a quarter mile time of 12.5 seconds.

Other highlights include Savini lightweight alloy wheels with chrome lips and silver centers, Eibach springs and Brembo lightweight rotors. More details and the live photos of the project car will be released at the SEMA Show next week.

Audi Celebrates 100 Years with Special Edition TT Coupe in Japan

Unlike people that celebrate their birthday one day, companies usually try to make the best of it (commercially) by rejoicing all year around. Continuing its centenary festivities, Audi has now announced the launch of a special edition version of its TT 2.0 TFSI Coupe, this time for the Japanese market. The German firm will produce a total of 100 numbered examples of the coupe that's based on the S-Line version and will be available in a choice of two special colors, a pearl blue and a bright orange finish.

Highlights include the carbon fiber exterior trim, the 19-inch alloy wheels shod in 255/35 R19 sport tires and the upgraded interior with black leather seats and contrasting stitching in white.

Cadillac CTS-V Challenge Final Lap Times Plus Video Presentation of the Cars and Drivers

The Cadillac CTS-V Challenge at the Monticello Motor Club race circuit is over and done. The fastest man on the track was former GM Performance Division Executive, John Heinricy with a lap time of 2 minutes and 46.56 seconds. The top three places were occupied by CTS-V cars while Michael Cooper with a private BMW M3 Sedan came in fourth with a lap time of 2 minutes 50.424 seconds. GM's own Bob Lutz was seventh overall with a fastest lap time of 2 minutes and 56.321 seconds. Hit the jump to check out the list with the final lap times (updated) as well as a video presentation of the drivers and cars that participated.

Lap times via: Cadillac's Twitter Feed and Autoblog.com

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Fastest Lap Times

1. Cadillac CTS-V (John Heinricy): 2:46:560
   
2. Cadillac CTS-V (Aaron Link): 2:48:902
   
3. Cadillac CTS-V (Brian Redman): 2:49:183
4. BMW M3 (Michael Cooper): 2.50:424
   
5. Cadillac CTS-V (Jack Baruth): 2:51:153
   
6. Cadillac CTS-V (Lawrence Ulrich): 2:53:026
   
7. Cadillac CTS-V (Bob Lutz): 2:56:321
   
8. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X (Wes Siler): 3:08.126
   
9. BMW M5 (Michael Mainwald): 3:08:989
   
10. Cadillac CTS-V (Chris Fairman.): 3:14:292
    
11. Audi RS4 (Tom Loder): 3:15:702
    
12. Jaguar XF (Archan Basu): 3:16.670

VIDEO: World's Largest Ferrari Store Opens up for Business in Dubai

What Ferrari claims to be its largest store in the world with more than 1,000 square meters of single-storey floor space entirely devoted to the Prancing Horse company, was officially inaugurated today in Dubai. The ribbon-cutting ritual was performed by human advertising boards Ferrari drivers, Kimi Raikkonen and Giancarlo Fisichella, together with Shafqat Malik, CFO Aldar Properties and Chairman of Fadar Retail, and Edwin Fenech, General Manager Ferrari Middle East & Africa.

For the event, Ferrari showcased its new California as well as a selection of both new and classic cars. The Italian supercar maker said that on Friday, October 30, there will be a large parade of Prancing Horse models that will start from Dubai, go to Abu Dhabi through Corniche and end at the Yas Marina F1 circuit. The parade is said to include approximately 100 historic Ferrari models and will be opened by a number of new Californias.

Specter Werkes to Premiere Badass Corvette Z06 GTR with 800HP at SEMA Show

Michigan-based GM car tuner Specter Werkes will debut its latest take on the Corvette at next week's SEMA Show. The new model builds upon the Corvette C6 GTR that was launched in the beginning of the year. Based on the Corvette Z06, the new GTR features a 7.0-liter LS7 V8 engine with a Lingenfelter twin-turbo system for a total output of 800 horsepower. The car also gets StopTech STR brake package, featuring six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers as well as Corsa exhaust system with GTR-specific exhaust tips.

In the looks department, the Corvette is finished in a BASF pearl paint and boasts a full aero kit with Matte-finish carbon fiber accents that is complemented by a matte black rear fascia and HRE carbon fiber wheels that weigh in at 22 lbs a piece and are wrapped around in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Zero Pressure rubber.

Source: Spectre Werke , Via: Autoblog.com