V12 Supra Top Secret
Top Secret has been making the show rounds with its twin turbo V12 Supra for the past year, but it’s finally putting its money where its mouth is and going for a top speed of 400 km/h (248 mph) later this year in Italy. Breaching 200 km/h hasn’t been an issue since the boosted 6.0-liter V12 is supposedly pushing out over 1,000 hp.
Photos by Bulletproof Automotive.
V12 Supra Top Secret
The latest victim is the hallowed tarmac of the Nurburgring circuit in Germany, leveraged by Vauxhall for the new Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition. It is described by Vauxhall as “mechanically similar” to the boggo VXR.
Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition
Just as the ‘Ring Edition’s 237bhp blown four-pot is identical to the standard VXR, its chassis settings have also been left untouched.
Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition
ETA Beta Rims
Starting in 1997, ETA Beta developed and produced alloy rims with a lot passion and experience.
Many models produced over the years and million of pieces sold made ETA Beta a well know brand over the time.
Their rims have certification from German institute TUV and EN ISO 9001, which guarantees produces quality.
Modern cars come with recommended tyres stick to these and you will be perfect. Never have different tyres on the same axle. New tyres should generally go on the rear to prevent over steer problems and try to get the same or very similar tread patterns for the front and rear. Bear in mind that tyres tested as the best on track could be the worst on road. Tracks are smooth and our roads are full of ruts and potholes the tyre may bounce or just create a harsh and noisy ride.
Performance tyres
Tyre pressures also have a profound effect on handling – keep them up to the manufactures recommended pressures for the speeds you are driving at and the car will handle predictably and the tyres will last – check them visually every day and check pressure weekly – regular loss of pressure can be caused by a puncture, a faulty valve, a split in the wall of the tyre or heavy driving so get a suspect tyre checked properly. Driving with the wrong tyre pressures is as illegal as driving with below the minimum tread depth.
Tyre prices vary considerable and this should be taken into account when buying a rim. Often a slightly larger profile can save as much as £200 per tyre! So make sure you don’t end up with a really rare size as a premium will always be attached to the price and many tyre specialists will have to order in stock when you need a replacement.
Cusco presented a modified WRX, made in collaboration with Vivid Racing, AFI and Agency Power.
- bodykit;
- dampers;
- suspension elements;
- admission;
- FMIC;
- GT35R turbine.
CUSCO Subaru Impreza WRX S-GT