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Video: How not to judge your speed in a car jump attempt

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dacia 1310 overshoots landing on jump attempt

The incorrect way to gauge your speed for a ramp jump – Click above to watch video after the, ahem, jump

Planning on attempting a ramp jump in an automobile? We have a tip for you: Don’t use a Dacia 1310. Why? Apparently it can build up too much speed, causing you and your co-driver to overshoot your landing area. Either that, or you need to reconsider your high school math skills…

Check out this clip from a stunt performed in 1995. We believe it takes place in Romania, and we’ve also found reports that say both driver and co-driver were okay, which seems to be the case if you watch all the way through the end. That last bit is miraculous because the duo manage to soar quite a bit further than they anticipated. Strap in and come fly with us past the jump to view the clip.

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Video: Australian man discusses his affair with The Squire

Filed under: Wagon, Videos, Ford, Australia

the squire

The Squire – Click above to watch video after the jump

A person’s love for his or her car is a beautiful thing. Some people realize that an automobile can be more than just a means of transportation. Kyle from Australia, the man behind this video, is one such person, and his 1963 Ford Falcon Squire is one such beautiful thing.

Filmmaker Tom Broadhurst sat down with Kyle to talk about the car and resulting work is a visual treat. Kyle knows that, unless serious financial troubles pop up in the future, the Squire is now part of the family. There’s no news here or information to digest, this post is about the basic admiration that a true enthusiast has for his machine. Click past the jump and enjoy The Squire.

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Video: Royal Enfield celebrates Indian heritage

Filed under: Videos, Motorcycle, India

Royal Enfield Bullet

Royal Enfield Bullet – Click above to watch the video after the jump

Royal Enfield started out as a English motorcycle builder way back in the late 1800s. The company soldiered on well into the second half of the 20th Century in England, before finally succumbing to financial woes and closing up shop.

The name, however, survived through Indian-built versions of their bikes. A factory in Indian began churning out Royal Enfield Bullets in 1956, using parts sourced from the factory in England. By 1962, nine years before the English shop closed down, Enfield of India was building bikes from scratch using the original English design.

The Indian brand soldiered on after Royal Enfield officially died, and, in 1995, bought the rights to use the Royal Enfield name. Royal Enfiled Bullet 350s and 500s are still produced en masse in India, making Royal Enfield the oldest motorcycle brand still in production. Now, the Indian bike maker offers fully modern machines that only add to the brand’s desirability.

To celebrate its history and the perseverance of the Indian arm of the company, Royal Enfield released a video touting its Indian heritage. Check it out after the break.

Gallery: Review: Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Classic

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Video: McLaren takes first MP4-12C GT3 out for Silverstone test

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Videos, MISC, Racing

mclaren mp4-12c gt3

McLaren MP4-12C GT3 takes to the track – Click above to watch video after the jump

McLaren has just unveiled the racing version of its all-new street-fighting MP4-12C. The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 has been out running England’s Silverstone circuit with new test driver Álvaro Parente at the wheel. The race-version of McLaren’s new coupe is nearly four inches wider than the street version. It also features completely reworked suspension, which was first tested on McLaren’s in-house simulator.

Power is provided by the same 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 found in the standard MP4-12C. However, in GT3 guise, the setup has been tuned for the track. A paddle-shifted Ricardo-designed transmission takes the place of the seven-speed unit found in the street car. Upgraded brakes have also been fitted to this race-prepped McLaren.

Beyond the mechanical changes, the MP4-12C GT3 gets aero-upgrades in the form of a front-splitter, fixed rear wing, additional door intake blade and new rear diffuser. Click past the jump to see all of these upgrades in action, as the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 is put through the paces at Silverstone. Thanks to everyone for the tips!

Gallery: McLaren MP4-12C GT3

McLaren MP4-12C GT3

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Video: Sights and sounds of Ford’s Mustang Boss 302S race car

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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302S

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302S – Click above to watch the video after the jump

With the launch of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 street car in the books, Ford has turned its attention to the racetrack and has begun testing the Boss 302S race car that is set for production later this year. The Boss 302S was unveiled in December as a replacement for the FR500S Mustang and is a notch above the Laguna Seca package but not quite as hardcore as the Boss 302R.

Fortunately, Ford Racing had the cameras rolling at the recent test session at Homestead-Miami Speedway and has uploaded some footage of the Boss 302S on track. The car sounds even better than the street car and is capable of hitting 150 miles per hour on Homestead’s front straight. Turn up your speakers, then click past the jump to watch the video.

Gallery: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302S

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Video: New NYPD sirens add rumble to alert distracted pedestrians

Filed under: Etc., Safety, Technology, Videos, Police/Emergency

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The Rumbler: Coming to a Cop Car near you – Click above to watch video after the jump

If you’re walking down the street, you might be distracted with a phone at your ear, or you might be listening to your iPod, or you might just be oblivious. When driving, the car you’re in is insulated to reduce the amount of exterior noise that enters the cabin, and besides, you might have a stereo on. This can be a problem for the police, who use their sirens as an attention grabbing device. There is a solution, however, and it’s called the Rumbler.

Fitting a pair of subwoofers under the rear bumper and connecting them to the horn, the police are able to grab your attention in a whole new way. The Rumbler produces a tone at the same volume as the sirens, but because its a much lower tone, you don’t just hear it, you feel it. CNN Money’s Peter Valdes-Dapena explores the Rumbler as fitted to NYPD patrol cars in the clip posted after the jump.

[Source: CNN Money]

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Video: Aston Martin Vantage S is music to our ears

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Aston Martin, Luxury

Aston Martin Vantage S

Aston Martin Vantage S – Click above to watch video after the jump

Not to step on John Stewart’s toes or anything, but it’s now time for your moment of Zen. After seeing yesterday’s smoking-hot photos of the first production Singer 911, we thought this week just couldn’t get any better. We’re happy to tell you that we were completely wrong. The good people of Motor Authority have been so kind as to slip the web a taste of the 2011 Aston Martin Vantage S courtesy of a lengthy, high-definition slice of B-roll.

The video is a full eight minutes and six seconds of ocular and audio bliss, recorded at the Ascari Race Resort in beautiful Spain. The footage isn’t marred by such blemishes as traffic or stoplights, and the buttery smooth surface of the track is free of aggravations like potholes or road salt. Instead, there’s simply the meaty Aston Martin and nothing to do but lay waste to every apex. Hit the jump to indulge yourself.

Gallery: Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

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Video: First Bugatti Veyron Super Sport comes Stateside

Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Videos, Bugatti

bugatti veyron super sport

Take a walk-around the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport – Click above to watch video after the jump

The first Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has touched down on United States soil. It’s one of only five examples produced that will hit the same top speed as the 268-mile per hour world-record setting version. The other 35 examples to be built will be limited to just 258 mph, because, you know, that extra 10 mph would simply be overkill.

Symbolic Motors of San Diego, California is the lucky dealership holding the keys to this amazing machine. It retails for $2.58 million, though we’re pretty sure that this one was snatched up before it even arrived Stateside. Click past the jump for a video walk-around of the very first Bugatti Veyron Super Sport to hit the States. Thanks for the tip, Mark!

Gallery: 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: First Drive

2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

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Video: Mark Monea’s new Carry On front flip will warp your mind

Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Australia, Motorcycle

Mark Monea pulls off the carry on

Mark Monea pulls off the Carry On – Click above to watch video after the jump

We typically file motocross tricks somewhere between complete insanity and diabolical madness in the Dewey Decimal system that rules our minds, but we’re going to need to work up an all-new category for Mark Monea’s new stunt. The Australian has been working on a variation of the motorcycle front flip called the Carry On, and after four weeks of plopping himself bike-and-all into the foam pit, he finally took the trick to terra firma.

While ridiculously-skilled individuals have been pulling off front flips on bikes for the better part of two years now, Monea decided that going topsy-turvy face first was child’s play. So, he added a little bit of spice to the equation by throwing in a 360-degree flat spin in on top of the front flip.

If you’re having trouble wrapping your mind around the mechanics of such a feat, join the club. Fortunately, Monea and his crew were kind enough to record the whole shindig for prosperity and our twisted enjoyment. Hit the jump to check it out.

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Video: Jeremy Clarkson rides a roller coaster… with his mum

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Jeremy Clarkson's Mother on a roller coaster

Jeremy Clarkson rides a roller coaster with his mother – Click above to watch video after the jump

The BBC recently took a look at why some people live for the rush of speed while others cringe at the very thought of acceleration. As it turns out, the difference boils down to how your brain responds to terrifying situations. If, like us, you get giddy at every plunge of the accelerator, chances are that your body cranks out serious levels dopamine – the same chemical responsible for feelings of gratification that accompany stuffing your face with a hearty meal. On the other hand, if your body goes into lock down when the going gets quick, your brain is likely awash with serotonin. In high enough levels, the chemical can cause your body to freeze.

Even if you can’t remember all of that, chances are the video after the jump will stick with you. In it, Jeremy Clarkson and his dear mother take to the fastest roller coaster in the world to effectively illustrate the difference between the two chemicals at work. As we all know, the Top Gear host has no problem with going ever faster. His mother, meanwhile, doesn’t seem to be cut from the same cloth. Hit the jump to see the clip for yourself.

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