There is something about the old Mazda RX7 FC's that really takes my fancy. Maybe its the rotary engine or they are just something a bit different. Even this "drift spec" aka dented and missing body work one, it still looks amazing. It looks the the person in the image above is going to watch the next dent happen inn real time.

Nothing really exciting here, just a bunch of small things have been added to the RX-8 in Japan like rain-sensing windshield wipers, auto-light system, and news colors... Yep... nothing amazing.

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has added fresh features to the four-door, four-seat rotary-powered Mazda RX-8 sports car for the Japanese market. The updated models go on sale today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers nationwide.

Standard equipment across the entire RX-8 range has been updated with popular features that provide added comfort and convenience. The updates include rain-sensing windshield wipers and Mazda’s auto-light system (which switches the headlights on automatically according to ambient light conditions). Two additional exterior body colors, silver and gray, reflect the RX-8’s high quality and accentuate its exceptional sports car styling.

Main features of the freshened Mazda RX-8
-Rain-sensing windshield wipers, auto-light system, water-repellent coating (on the front door windows and door mirrors) and Mazda’s advanced keyless entry and engine start system now come as standard equipment on all model grades.
-The addition of two new body colors – Aluminum Metallic and Metropolitan Gray Mica – brings the available exterior range to seven colors.
-Revised model grade lineup (base model was renamed Type G).
-Audio-less specification standard for all model grades (to best match each driver’s needs, the space for a head unit in the center panel is left open. The Audio-less spec allows for a variety of audio systems).

Here is a rear shot of the Nissan GT-R Fitted with a brand new Ventross body kit. The Ventross Nissan GT-R features the same high quality aerodynamics engineering and construction expected from parent company Vorsteiner. The carbon fiber aero components for the Nissan GT-R is slated for market release on June 1st , 2009.

It seems that the UK is the only left place on earth where true petrol head still dictate Manufacturers release… Already our dear British friends had the pleasure to enjoy both the Evo FQ-300 and FQ-400, but they will now also have the possibility to choose an Dual Clutch SST Evo X boosted to 329hp… I mean come on guy this is not fair… Can you be kind enough to re-export them back to Japan ?

MORE FQ- POWER ADDED TO TWIN-CLUTCH SPORTS SHIFT TRANSMISSION (SST)

Lancer Evolution FQ-330 SST adds 36 bhp and 22 lb ft torque to the Sports Shift Transmission line-up

Since its introduction in 2008, the Lancer Evolution X has been an enormous success, gaining popular acclaim from customers and the media alike. Now, after extensive testing, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has added the eagerly awaited FQ-330 SST to its already impressive line-up.

The FQ-330 SST model utilises a breathing kit and ECU re-map to accomplish its enhanced power output, and has been systematically tested over the past 6 months to achieve successful results. This power upgrade noticeably improves not only the acceleration, but also significantly enhances the drive.
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Here is a new video of an upcoming drifting TV show, that we believe will be aired on the extreme sports channel. It looks quite crazy as competitors have todo a series of tasks such as extreme entry, street drift challenge and stunt drifting.  the makers are using this quote to define the show.

Its drifting meets Krusty Demons meets Jackass with plenty of thrills and spills as the drivers leave a trail of entertainment and carnage

Here is a image that cault my eye while browsing the web. I believe the first car on the left is a Nissan Skyline or a 2000GT as wikipedia says. The car on the right is a Datsun 240z.

Here is a video of a Honda Civic EK with a K20a conversion. As you can see the car is stripped and very light, i bet this gives the advantage against the Toyota Supra running 400bhp, it looks like the supra has alot of lag but starts to gain ground at higher speeds. Its also worth watching till the end as its quite funny.

According to 370Z.com, Nissan is developing a plug-in hybrid version of its Nissan 370Z for the 2011 MY. Normally, we'd call this idle speculation, but the world is topsy-turvy these days, so we'll play along.

Nissan has previously stated its intent to release a hybridized version of its Fuga Sedan, which is the Infiniti M in the US, but if these sources are correct the plan is to drop it into the Z the following year. The system would centered around an NEC-sourced lithium-ion battery and an electric drive motor in parallel with the internal combustion engine, each getting their own separate clutch. The car would get plug-in capability which would help push the fuel economy up to a projected, and darn-respectable 35 MPG in combined use. If it comes to pass, the 370Z hybrid would be the first large scale hybrid sports car available and will make us rethink our hybrid smugness-o-meter