Okay, we’ve been a little single-minded in terms of this iconic Italian marque lately– hope our readers are fine with that. It should give some indication of how hard we’ve been bitten by the bug over here.
Nothing like a compressed suspension to give that nice ‘perfect ride height’ look. Works like a charm every time.
Images via Alfaholics.
Partly because we’re not used to seeing pavement this smooth. So peaceful and inviting- makes us want to go out on an early morning cruise.
San Anselmo (Marin County), northern California.
Photo: Christopher Hall (whose photography is excellent)
A fairly entertaining watch (and the R8 V10’s soundtrack is always a pleasure to hear):
We don’t like wet track days (alright, aside from the most hardcore DE drivers, who does?), but we sure would love some time on a dedicated wet handling circuit behind the wheel of someone else’s car. Preferably something like an R8 V10 🙂
This is obviously very nice, but will we ever see it here in the States? And perhaps more importantly (for us, anyway), would we care?
Yes, the boosted B8 S4 is said to be a better car than the B[7/6] in most quantifiable ways (more neutral and balanced, more torquey, less nose overhang, less thirsty). But we suspect that the intoxicating rumble of the previous generations’ 4.2-liter mill has us absolutely ruined on anything with fewer than eight cylinders and natural aspiration in these cars.
Photo: Michael Biro
One-off Audi RS2, uh, saloon built by Audi AG. Nice, though we prefer the slightly-less-rare Avant (2891 built), which we think is just more boss (and not because we have a natural predilection for wagons, either). Without the squared-off back, it even looks – dare we say it? – slightly pedestrian, although we’re sure it’d make for a mighty fine sleeper.
Image and information: ableitet.no
Circuit Park Zandvoort, the Netherlands.
Photo: Timo Klinge
That is, until a sweet modified GTV or GTA comes along and captures our imagination. Unquestionably, this handsome gray example is the nicest Giulia saloon – an Alfa we have always admired but never quite loved – we have come across to date.
Well consider it official: we are now in love. After all, it’s hard to argue with a boxy Italian four-door whose drag coefficient is said to be lower than a 911’s from the same period.
Images via alfabb.com.
Judging from the widebody arches, massive rear negative camber, and obligatory giant rear wing, we would guess that this brawny 993 has plenty of it. Ridiculously sick!
Photo: nordschleifenfan
Just got this press release in our inbox– for anyone who has had the pleasure of doing a track day at the Glen before (or plans to in the near future), this is probably of some interest.
NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE CHANGES TO THE CAROUSEL TURN AND INNER LOOP
Highlights Include SAFER Barriers, Catch Fences, and Paved Run-Off
WATKINS GLEN, NY (January 17, 2010) – Fans and drivers will notice some major changes in several turns when they come back to the legendary road course of Watkins Glen International during the 2010 season. The Glen is continuing their capital improvement plan and undergoing another major renovation project, which is just the latest series of changes, since the permanent road course’s debut in 1957.
Among the changes is the removal of gravel traps and grass, modification of the catch fence, installation of SAFER Barriers, and the relocation of guard rails. The project will be the largest improvement project on the 3.4-mile road course since the installation of new catch fences prior to the first IZOD IndyCar® Series race at Watkins Glen International in 2005. The renovation project will affect all series that race on the 3.4-mile circuit and include improvements to the Inner loop or “Bus Stop”, Turn 5 (known as Turn 9 of the short-course or the “Carousel”), Turn 10 and Turn 11.
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