Issue 97

June 12, 2013

In this issue:

Pagani Zonda Revolucion Unveiled
Driven: 2014 Roush Stage 3 Mustang
Gilles Villeneuve T-Shirt / $24
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Sets Nürburgring Record
F.A.S.T. Cool Suit Shirt / $150
Book: Museo Ducati / $39
Driven: 2013 BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition
Captured: Donkervoort D8 GTO
Jacob Jensen Chrono Black & White Watch / $499
Base Versus Loaded: 2014 Jaguar F-Type
Bell Racing Star Infusion Helmet / $769

Pagani Zonda Revolucion Unveiled

By Brandon Turkus / June 11, 2013

Some things just seem to never go away. Usually, this is a bad thing. Take the Kardashians, for example. But in the case of the Pagani Zonda, we’d be quite content to have production of the V-12-powered, carbon-fiber-bodied hypercars continue until the end of time.
 
We know that's not going to happen, as Pagani has already unveiled the Zonda’s replacement, the Huayra. But, like a smoker that can’t kick the habit, Pagani is still building racing-spec Zondas.
 

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Driven: 2014 Roush Stage 3 Mustang

By Brandon Turkus / June 11, 2013

—Lake Orion, Michigan
 
It’s not a huge secret, but we’re big fans of both modified Ford Mustangs and the work done by the team at Roush.
 
The Mustang’s combination of 5.0-liter V-8, the lowest curb weight in the muscle car segment, and factory options that tuners love (we’re looking at you Recaro seats and Brembo brakes), make Ford’s pony car a tempting canvas for everyone from autocrossers to track-day specialists to drag racers and drifters. The Mustang’s classic good looks certainly don’t hurt its case either.

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Gilles Villeneuve T-Shirt / $24

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By Winding Road Racing

**Note: Orders will ship the week of June 21st.**

Celebrate the legendary Canadian Ferrari driver, Gilles Villeneuve, with our "Salut Gilles" shirt. Part of our WR Philosopher series, it features a quote from Gilles that all racers can understand and his Ferrari 126 in outline form on the back.

Text on Shirt Front: Salut Gilles

Text on Shirt Back: "As long as my car goes, I drive it. I like racing to the limit, first and last." - Gilles Villeneuve

Material: American Apparel Jersey

Color: French-Canadian Blue
Sizes available: Medium, Large, XL, XXL (XXL + $2.00)


Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Sets Nürburgring Record

By John Beltz Snyder / June 11, 2013

7:56.234 minutes. That’s the record lap time of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive on the Nürburgring, making it the first electric series production vehicle to make the loop in under eight minutes.
 
And this piece of forbidden fruit (alas, it is not slated to be sold in the US) looked pretty amazing doing it, with that brilliant yellow paint job.
 
The SLS AMG Electric Drive is an impressive performance car despite its green cred, with 751 horsepower and 738 pound feet of torque. It can sprint to 62 miles per hour in just 3.9 seconds, and is electronically limited to a top speed of 155 miles per hour. It has an impressive price tag, too, at the rough equivalent of $550,000.
 

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F.A.S.T. Cool Suit Shirt / $150

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THE ORIGINAL BLUE TUBE premium grade cotton t-shirt including over 50 feet of small capillary water tubing sewn onto the front and back, separating the shirt into four equal cooling zones. (Head And Neck System COMPATIBLE).

Specs:

Fire Resistant Material: N/A

Cooling Technology: Tubes

Compatibility: N/A

HANS Compatibility: Yes

Anti-fungal Bladder/Tubes: N/A


Book: Museo Ducati / $39

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Six Decades of Classic Motorcycles of the Official Ducati Museum

For Ducati fans, visiting the Italian motorcycle manufacturer’s official museum in Bologna is like coming home. Ever since the all-new facility was opened in 1998, a steady stream of Ducati owners, aspirants, and racing enthusiasts have arrived like pilgrims to pay their respects and soak up the spirit of competition that has made Ducati a legendary name for more than 60 years.

Museo Ducati vividly recreates the Ducati museum experience through scores of brilliant photographs taken in a special studio set up on site. The images and accompanying text capture the sweep of Ducati’s racing history through individual profiles of the most important motorcycles in the museum, from the earliest post-war entrants through contemporary MotoGP winners. In between are bikes ridden by champions Mike Hailwood, Raymond Roche, Carl Fogarty, and Troy Bayliss. The motorcycles seen here are authentic veterans—real race bikes in working order, often rolled straight from the podium to the exhibit.


Driven: 2013 BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition

By Brandon Turkus / June 11, 2013

—Lake Orion, Michigan
 
Ignore it all. Ignore the styling. Ignore the dated trim. Ignore the HVAC. Ignore the iDrive system. Ignore everything about the 2013 BMW M3 except for the way it drives and you’ll find a vehicle that is still a competitive and lust-worthy driving instrument six years after it went on sale.
 

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Captured: Donkervoort D8 GTO

By John Beltz Snyder / June 11, 2013

The Dutch have a good thing going with Donkervoort, and not just because it’s a really cool name for a car company. Last year, we were fawning over its D8 GT, and since then, the D8 GTO has come into focus with an open top, scissor doors, and an improved combination of lightness and power.
 

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Jacob Jensen Chrono Black & White Watch / $499

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The Chrono is a distinguished timepiece. The classic, round face is offset by contemporary detailling: the sporty rubber band, water resistance to 5 ATM and chronograph function


Base Versus Loaded: 2014 Jaguar F-Type

By Brandon Turkus / June 11, 2013

One of the most highly anticipated cars of the year, Jaguar’s new F-Type marks the brand’s return to the high-performance roadster segment. We’ll be driving the F-Type at the end of July, but figured we’d do some research on the wide-ranging prices of the newest Jag.
 
The F-Type will be available with a pair of engines. A supercharged, 3.0-liter V-6 in both 340- and 380-horsepower varieties covers the bottom and middle trims, while the top dog will be the F-Type V8 S, which boasts Jaguar/Land Rover’s excellent 5.0-liter, supercharged V-8 with a meaty 495 horsepower.
 

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Bell Racing Star Infusion Helmet / $769

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Based on the Star GP design and built on innovations first developed in the Bell Infusion, the Star Infusion is the ultimate in forced air helmet technology. The Snell SA2010/FIA8858 Star Infusion is the first model in the industry that can be used as either a side air forced air or top air forced air model. Sold in the top forced air configuration, the Star Infusion can easily be adapted for use as a side forced air helmet though an innovative kit system. The helmet can also be used in a non-forced air configuration. Developed with feedback from the world's best NASCAR and Sports Car drivers, the SA2010/FIA8858 Star Infusion is the helmet of choice for racers in a closed car environment using a forced air system.

The Star Infusion features an ultra-lightweight carbon composite shell, high-tech aggressive aero styling and a pro-plus style interior that provides superior comfort. The pro-plus interior delivers a custom interior fit by combining Bell's soft plush-density fit pad system, contoured cheek-grip pad system to reduce movement and integrated collar that is designed to fully support the driver's lower jaw bone area.

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