The good news is that Scion has developed a rear-wheel drive version of its compact coupe, the tC. The bad news for all us RWD-lovers is that the RS*R tC was created to compete in Formula Drift events and not to go on sale for the public to enjoy. The conversion, that was performed by aftermarket specialist, RS*R, was able to be done thanks to the fact that the tC shares its platform with Toyota's Japanese market Avensis four-wheel drive and Caldina all-wheel drive.
RS*R changed the tC's stock transverse engine configuration to a longitudinal setup in order to drive power, through the transmission and drive shaft, directly to the rear wheels. While the stock tC is equipped wit a 161 Hp 2.4-liter engine, the RS*R features a 3SGE Beams motor, HKS GT3037 turbo and intercooler, Blitz Dual SBC boost controller, and AEM EMS engine management system that outputs more than 400 HP.
Power is transferred to the rear-wheels via a Tilton triple carbon clutch and a G-Force five-speed sequential transmission. Other upgrades include the Project Mu brakes, RS-R coilovers, Sparco Corsa seats, a custom concept wide body and Enkei RPF1 alloys wrapped with Toyo Proxes R1R tires. The RS*R Scion tC that will be driven by Ken Gushi, will make its first appearance at Formula Drift's Round 1, Streets of Long Beach in Calif. on April 12. Rockstar AEM Scion tC which will be participate on Formula Drift season this year has been revealed by Toyota.
Rockstar AEM Scion tC comes with a custom wide-body exterior and custom Wilwood brakes. It sits on Eibach springs and Tokico shocks and the power is transferred to the track via Motegi Racing wheel and Hankook RS-3 tires. While on its interior, Rockstar AEM Scion tC featuring Sparco seats with six-point harnesses.Rockstar AEM Scion tC comes equipped with an AIM Sports dash display with GP Motorsports wiring.
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2010 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE

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2004 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

A brand-new high-dollar model named V12 Vanquish joined the lineup of this legendary British sports car maker in 2002. Not only was the initial allotment of 70 cars for the United States hurriedly snatched up, but the total for 2003 — an even 100 cars — also sold out early, according to Automotive News. Two rear-wheel-drive body styles are available: a two-passenger coupe and a 2+2 model with a small backseat. Starting with cars produced in May 2004, a Sports Dynamic option will be available as a dealer-installed accessory. It consists of a sport pack suspension and a new braking system with six-piston front calipers and larger discs. Nine-spoke wheels are 19 inches in diameter and are made of lightweight, forged alloy. At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, Aston Martin introduced a brand-new DB9 model that will emerge for 2005. Production of the DB7 Vantage model halted after 2003. Headquartered in Buckinghamshire, England, and long known for limited-production sports cars, Aston Martin is owned by Ford. Aston Martin sold 519 cars in the United States during 2003; most of the automaker’s vehicles are sold in the United States and Great Britain.
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Russian GT Supercar
Nikolay Fomenko, who was probably busy enough being a popular singer, television news anchor and theater actor, also found time to become an FIA N-GT champion. He’s just launched Russia’s first sportscar company, Marussia by making its first hybrid car.
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Toyota Natural Material Car

The company is again making news with another concept that could be a common sight on the road after a couple of decades. The car is powered by a 500cc engine that is about a third the size of Toyota’s ingenuity. This car makes use of high-tech material like carbon-fibre reinforced plastic which gives it collision safety. Its weight is just over 400kg .This car is also powered by electricity which gives it better speed and range. The car makes use of materials that are not readily available today and manufacturing them especially for the car is not a cost-effective approach.
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