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Everyone loves a good engine swap. They are an endless source of amusement online and can breathe new life into a car. Even the most straightforward examples where you simply take an old engine out and put a new identical one in its place can make the car drive like it’s fresh out of the factory. Then there are the craziest ones, like dropping a Hellcat engine into a Prius or a Corvette powerplant into a Tesla. Plus, with the rise of the incredibly sophisticated SEMA-style builds, we occasionally see complete overhauls of cars from the ground up. This 3rd-gen Camaro may not win awards at SEMA since it is just an amalgamation of factory GM parts, but it certainly attracts attention. In terms of the engine swap, all we know is that out is the old 5.0-liter V-8 that originally lived under the hood, and in its place is an LS V-8 of some kind. Great, but in the grand scheme of things, not all that wild. The interior, on the other hand, is something of a different nature.

Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the most spectacular automotive events, and in 2022, the 29th edition took place. The event started on Thursday, June 23, and ended on Sunday, June 26. As always, some of the most epic machines of all shapes, sizes, classes, powertrains, etc. were showcased at the event in West Sussex. By far, one of the greatest shows was put up by James Deane’s BMW M3 E92, which disappeared entirely into a cloud of smoke at one point.

Pagani has achieved an almost mythic reputation in the automotive industry as it produces some of the most outlandish, quickest, and highly customizable cars in the world. However, they have only produced two models, the Zonda and the Huayra, although there have been numerous rare and specialized versions of each model. The latest ultra-exclusive model is possibly the most visually modified Pagani ever, the Codalunga. Only five units will be made and each has been sold for nearly $7.4 Million.

In case you were wondering what that hard-to-pronounce Italian word is, Cadalunga means ’longtail’ in Italian. While you would not guess by looking at it, the Cadalunga is essentially a Huayra underneath the wildly changed body.

Chevrolet’s Camaro has been the ultimate rival of Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. Throughout the years, GM’s take on offering a value-for-money sports coupe has been successful, with more than 5 million examples sold since its launch. But, today, we have something special for you - a 1968, V-8 Camaro with a mid-engined layout like the C8 Corvette. But, unlike the latter, the Camaro is a big-fat American coupe, not a sports car. This example of the first-gen Camaro is built by Centerline Vehicle Designs and has a highest bid of $73,000 at the time of writing this with two days for the auction to close..

BMW has a rich history when it comes to making skillfully engineered and highly technical automobiles, and its 106-year history is a testament to that. Even though most of its cars are classically handsome in a very German way, they do lack the flair that some of their Italian counterparts managed to bring to the table. In BMWs defense, it isn’t for the lack of trying, but unfortunately, there seems to be a curse that bars its flagship and flamboyant droptops from sales success.

Ever since the early 2000s, there has been a market for modern cars that visually and audibly resemble and have the same flare as sports cars from yesteryear. Old British sports cars were at the heart of this as they were always a joy to drive, but were notoriously unreliable and a pain to live with daily. In fact, the whole point of the original Mazda Miata was to capture the magic of the lightweight British sports car without the constant overheating and oil leaks.

BMWs are known as some of the purest driving machines that emphasize driving pleasure and engineering excellence over other things. However, in recent years, enthusiasts have been blaming BMW for diluting its core ethos in a bid to chase luxury and efficiency, but the biggest clincher for car enthusiasts has to be the fact that BMW has no manual transmission cars in its current portfolio, save for the M3 and M4. But, fear not, we have curated a list of the best manual transmission BMWs of all time to help you relish and even find your next truly analog Beemer.

It seems like the internal combustion engine is breathing its last dying breath. The rise of electric cars and the massive question mark on top of hydrogen fuel cells leave gasoline down on one knee. V-10s are all but gone, as are V-12s, and the beloved but quirky straight-5 is only placed in one new car on the market: the Audi RS3. However, the loony Germans at MANHART are giving the classic Audi five-cylinder a new brain so it can create some more oomph.

If you have the know-how and the tools, modifying a german car can bring a truly special creation to life. However, even with the necessary skills and tools, completing any major modifications, such as an engine swap, will still give you a headache for hours on end. A man named Joel Francisco has completed just that. In short, he swapped the 5.2-liter V-10 engine from a C6 (2006-2011 model year) Audi S6 into a 1995 Audi S6 wagon. Judging from the YouTube video, it seems to be as crazy as one would imagine it is, as it can spin all four wheels on a launch.

Lamborghini revealed the Vision GT Concept back in 2019, and it was arguably one of the most radical designs from the Italian automaker. Lamborghini is known for sharp, aggressive styling, so a car that made other models with the portfolio looks like doodles says how bold the Vision GT Concept is. Although this isn’t a car that you can buy or even see it in real, for that matter, but this particular gentleman owns it. Confused? We’re talking about a wooden homebuilt replica he made that can actually be driven! Crazy, isn’t it?

American resto-mod gurus Speedkore have unleashed all of their expertise and ingenuity to create yet another classic Charger. Dubbed the ’Hellucination’ , this bespoke build derives its name courtesy of the 7.0-liter Dodge V8 Helephant engine that puts out a whopping 1000 horsepower. The car was designed and built for Stellantis Design chief, Ralph Gilles, who has finally realized his dream build.

Maserati launched the MC20 in 2020, and it has now followed it up with a drop-top version of the supercar. Called the MC20 Cielo, this convertible supercar looks absolutely gorgeous. The biggest difference between the MC20 and the MC20 Cielo is obviously the roof. The Italian automaker has equipped a retractable glass roof on the Cielo, and it has added just 143 pounds to the MC20’s weight. What’s also cool is that Maserati has retained the butterfly doors, something which is a rarity when a car loses its top. Is the MC20 Cielo one of the hottest Spyder models in recent times?

Meet the Vision AMG, Mercedes’ show car that showcases the future of Mercedes-AMG. This is a four-seater, all-electric sports coupe concept that embraces electrification. It’s now clear that all-electric powertrains are now the next big thing for the folks from Affalterbach.

What you’re looking at is a digital mock-up of a stunning coupe dubbed the Raven GT. This is an NFT concept car designed and envisioned by Raven Cars, a newly established company that wants to tap into the world of Blockchain and NFTs.

It was just a couple of days ago that pop icon Will.I.Am and Mercedes AMG teased us with a bizarre-looking coupe with a G-Wagon’s face. Well, the wait is finally over as the Will.I.AMG finally breaks cover, and boy, does it look striking!

Will.I.Am and Mercedes-AMG have collaborated to create a one-of-a-kind model, dubbed the WILL.I.AMG. With a G-Class front end and an AMG GT look, the model is set to be unveiled later today.

Tata Sons, the Indian conglomerate that also runs Tata Motors, the parent company of Jaguar Land Rover, took the wraps off a suave new EV concept called the ’AVINYA’. The name is derived from the mother of all Indian languages, Sanskrit, and AVINYA means Innovation. Unveiled in Mumbai, India, this new concept showcases the next generation of EVs that’ll take Tata global.

Despite its muscular appearance, the early 1970s Dodge Challenger wasn’t exactly a beast on four wheels, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t earn its place in history. This 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye, which was apparently left to rot in a yard for years, would make the perfect restoration project.

It doesn’t take a lot of effort these days to come across something crazy on the web, and this bar stool with a 572 CI V-8 perfectly fits that bill. Now, this isn’t the first time that Hoss Fly Inc. based in Friedens, Pennsylvania has built a V-8 powered barstool, but this one featured here, certainly ought to be one of the biggest engines that they’ve ever plonked onto a barstool yet.

The World’s longest car is back. ‘The American Dream ‘has been resurrected and now officially holds the Guinness World Record for the Longest Car. It also houses a helipad, a Jacuzzi, and a mini-golf pitch.

In Episode 9 of Rendered with Kyza, the Nissan 400 Z went under the knife, albeit digitally in this case to be transformed into a very different kind of beast altogether. And, what does he mash it up with? The timeless Datsun 240Z G-Nose!