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Rockstar AEM Scion tC
  The Rockstar/AEM Scion tC and driver Tanner Foust are off to a good start with a podium finish at its competition debut at the Streets of Long Beach where it competes in the Formula Drift Championship. The tC was built by drag racing legend Steph Papadakis, and thanks to TRD’s NASCAR efforts is powered by an Ed Pink 700 HP V8. Continued after the jump. Full story
Scion will bring three customized tC to SEMA
Scion released details on its customized cars to the SEMA Show. The line-up will include three customized tC: a Neu-Vintage Scion tC by Eddie Hahm, Scion tC by Mark Arcenal, Scion tC by John Pangilinan. The Neu-Vintage Scion tC by Eddie Hahm is taking cues from the salt flat race cars of early Bonneville, World War II aircraft inspiration that was so prevalent in post war hot rods and high dollar pre-war, coach-built automobiles of the 1930’s, this build blends vintage with modern mechanics onto a Scion tC.  The Scion tC by Mark Arcenal features TRD supercharger, custom autumn copper paint, fatlace custom two-piece cast aluminum four-piston calipers, Sparco 2 Circuit Pro Seats w/ rails and sliders, 310X260 - steering wheel, quick release, black six point belts, fire extinguisher and mount, battery switch, pit board and numbers, 3 LED SAT, Navigator foot rest, grip pedals, Luxor shift boot, RACING shift knob.  The John Pangilinan tC comes with JLine – custom11RL3 three piece wheels – charcoal-T with semi gloss black lips, GReddy turbo timer, Profec B-Spec II, pressure gauge and boost gauge, Rockford Fosgate T1500 Punch mono amp, T400 Punch 4channel amp, (4) P3D212 Punch 12” shallow subs, T162S Power component system, cables, fuse holder, distribution block, battery terminal, and circuit breaker.
2009 Scion tC Sports Coupe
Scion today announced the 2009 tC sports coupe, the best-selling vehicle in the Scion lineup. The car remains unchanged, and the tC Spec Package is discontinued.  The company is offering a Sporty Package distinguished by an upper mesh grille, lattice lower grille and projector-type low beam headlights with black trim in front, and tail lights similar in style to the headlights with round combination lamps. A 2.4-liter double overhead-cam four cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence powers this CARB-certified Ultra Low Emission Vehicle to produce a punchy 161 hp. The tC features a five-speed manual transmission or an available electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission.  The tC model is available in a choice of seven colors: Flint Mica, Super White, Black Sand Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Sizzling Crimson Mica, Wave Line Pearl and Nautical Blue Metallic. Exterior colors are complemented by a high-quality dark charcoal fabric interior. Press release after jump. Full story 2009 Scion xB and tC pricing announced
Scion announced today pricing for the 2009 model year xB urban utility vehicle and tC sports coupe. The xB will arrive at dealerships later this month while the tC will arrive in May.  After a major model change in 2008, the xB carries over with only a change in exterior color. Stingray Metallic replaces Nautical Blue Metallic. The base MSRP for the iconic xB is $15,750 when equipped with a five-speed manual transmission and $16,700 for the four-speed automatic with sequential shifting. Prices for both configurations represent an increase of $100 or 0.6 percent. Full story
2008 RSR Scion tC
Scion unveiled the RS*R tC, a Formula Drift model based on the most popular model, the tC sports coupe. The RS*R Scion tC 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, compared to the stock 161 hp.  A G-Force five-speed sequential transmission, Tilton triple carbon clutch, Project Mu brakes, RS-R coilovers, Sparco Corsa seats and a custom concept wide body kit also make this vehicle unique. This tC will gracefully maneuver the track with Enkei RPF1 wheels and Toyo Proxes R1R™ tires. The RS*R Scion tC, also sponsored by Toyo Tires and XM Satellite Radio, will make its first appearance at Formula Drift’s Round 1, Streets of Long Beach in Calif. on April 12. The event will also be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. Full story 2008 Scion tC Release Series 4.0 pricing announced
Scion will unveil at the Chicago Auto Show the the second limited-production Scion for 2008, the tC Release Series 4.0 (tC RS 4.0). Pricing will start from $17,000 for the manual transmission and $17,800 for the automatic transmission. The 2008 tC RS 4.0 will feature Galactic Gray Mica exterior paint and will come with VIP-themed enhancements. A DAMD body kit and upper grille will make this tC standout. A color-keyed rear spoiler will also be available. Inside, the tC RS 4.0 will have gray and black Alcantara® seats, “tC RS 4.0” embroidered on the front and rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a black leather and dark wood RAZO shift knob. Press release after jump. Full story
2007 Des Moines - Scion tC
The second tC Scion presented at SEMA was a customized 2006 model - the Des Moines tc. Full story 2007 Scion tC Ron English
Scion unveiled at 2007 SEMA the Ron English tC , a custom car designed under the coordination of Robert Wilson. Full story
2008 Scion tC pricing announced
Scion has announced today the pricing for the 2008 tC sports coupe and tC Spec Package models. Both will be available in showrooms next month. Full story
Top 10 coolest new cars under $18.000
If you intend to buy a car, but you don’t have enough money for an Enzo or a Veyron, then you should know that you can buy really nice car under $18.000. Is true you won’t be able to run with 200 mph, but is good to know which are the best car to buy in your budget. In choosing the elite 10 Coolest Cars under $18,000, kbb.com used the same combination of objective and subjective criteria that many consumers use in examining this category. Safety, fuel economy, environmental impact, (...) > Full story | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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