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The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
TOP SECRET's One-of-a-Kind VR32 Stealth GT-R Set to Headline TAS 2025
Japanese tuning legend TOP SECRET is returning to the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur (TAS) this year with one of its most celebrated and rarest creations – the VR32 Stealth Nissan GT-R. The highly anticipated showcase will take place from 8 to 10 August 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), where fans will also get the chance to meet the mastermind behind the machine, Kazuhiko 'Smokey' Nagata, now making his third consecutive appearance at the event. At the heart of the VR32 Stealth GT-R is an ambitious and meticulously executed fusion: the 3.8-litre powerplant from the modern R35 GT-R has been transplanted into the shell of the iconic BNR32. This fusion of eras has resulted in a one-off creation that exemplifies engineering excellence and performance-driven design. The car, the only one of its kind in the world, was built entirely by Nagata himself. The build involved far more than just an engine swap. The project required extensive chassis fabrication and reinforcement to accommodate the high-performance R35 drivetrain. The entire body underwent stitch welding, and additional tube bracing was incorporated beneath the front fenders to enhance chassis rigidity. The car also features a full roll cage for added structural integrity and safety. In terms of power, the VR32 is nothing short of monstrous. Generating a staggering 1,072hp, the engine is enhanced with a TOP SECRET BB800 turbine and JUN H-section connecting rods, highlighting the level of performance engineering that went into this unique machine. Visually, the car commands attention with its Stealth Grey paintwork, a full TOP SECRET aerodynamic kit, and aggressive stance achieved through NEKO TOP SECRET Ride Pitch Adjustment suspension paired with SWIFT springs. The braking system is borrowed from the R35 GT-R, offering exceptional stopping power via six-piston Brembo callipers at the front and four-piston units at the rear, clamping onto massive 380mm discs. Rounding off the exterior package are 18-inch OZ Racing Challenge HLT wheels, measuring 10J ET25 at the front and 11J ET60 at the rear, wrapped in Bridgestone POTENZA RE-71RS tyres sized 275/35R18 all around. The R35 influence continues into the interior, where the original BNR32 cabin has been comprehensively reimagined. The dashboard, instrument cluster, centre console, and door panels from the R35 have been seamlessly integrated into the classic chassis. The conversion is completed with TOP SECRET's own R35 GT-R steering wheel and a TRUST Sirius boost meter, blending modern functionality with nostalgic design. Beyond the display, visitors can browse a dedicated TOP SECRET merchandise booth and meet Smokey Nagata in person – a rare opportunity for automotive fans and tuning enthusiasts. Tickets for the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2025 are now available, priced at RM48 for a one-day adult pass, RM30 for children aged 6 to 12, and RM120 for a Family Combo (two adults and two children). An adult three-day pass is also available for RM120. Children aged five and below may enter for free, while OKU card holders and their caregivers are entitled to a 50% discount.
Motor 1
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Toyota GR86 Hakone Is for the Purist on a Budget: Video Review
The Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ have an annoying shadow. To some enthusiasts–read: The Internet–it's underpowered, cheap-feeling, and not enough car to be considered a sports car. Its boxer engine inspires no passion within the hearts of drivers, while its McPherson strut front suspension is inferior to that of the Mazda Miata. To many, the Subaru-based sports car twins are simply not enough. Every single one of those people is wrong. I owned a 2023 BRZ for 16 months and found it to be one of the most pleasurable ownership experiences I've ever had. And in asking for the new, lightly updated 2025 GR86 Hakone, I wanted to see how one of the only true sports cars on the market has evolved since my ownership. The Hakone gets the typical Performance Pack upgrades: Brembo big brakes all around, and Sachs dampers on all four corners versus the BRZ tS' front Hitachi units. While there are no powertrain upgrades, it does get a stunning colorway of Ridge Green, gold wheels, and tan interior accents. Completing the effect are a steering and throttle recalibration, which all 2025 GR86s get. For our latest YouTube video, I took a close look at how the world around the GR86 has changed since its debut in 2022, and evaluated Toyota's updates versus the first versions of the car. The GR86 might be the most balanced sports car experience you can buy new. To find out the reasons why, you'll just have to watch the video above. More on the GR86 The 2026 Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition Has Scion Vibes Toyota Built the AWD GR86 Rally Car of Our Dreams Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Do you want one? This Toyota GR86 is one in a million — literally
Want some bragging rights? Only 30 of these 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Editions are coming to Canada. Some of them may end up as garage queens, never seeing the light of day. With around 25 million registered motor vehicles on our roads, that means that about one in every million cars on the road will be a Hakone GR86. That's pretty exclusive. What's a Hakone you ask? It is a 15-kilometre long scenic toll turnpike with views of Mount Fuji in Japan, loved by local automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts. Its twists and turns ascend more than 1,000 metres up to the Daikanzan Observation Deck which acts as a meeting place. This special stretch of tarmac is used by Japanese manufacturers to test their vehicles' handling and performance dynamics. It is sometimes referred to as Japan's Nürburgring. European manufacturers use the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife race track in Germany to test their vehicles. The last time Toyota offered a Hakone 86, as it was called then, was in 2020 when 30 of them also arrived on our shores. What makes this Hakone different from other 2025 GR86s? It is available exclusively in this new Ridge Green exterior with bronze wheels. The result is striking. These 18-inch rims are wrapped in very sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 4 215/40R18 tires. Lurking behind those bronze wheels are big, red Brembo brakes that not only make it look track-worthy, they improve braking performance with their larger-diameter rotors. The Performance Pack also adds Sachs dampers, which improve this car's handling characteristics. Adding to the Hakone's unique exterior is the large and purposeful-looking rear duckbill spoiler. You get a Hakone Edition rear deck lid badge with a silhouette of the GR86 in front of Mount Fuji. Inside the driver's door is another badge indicating that this is a Toyota Gazoo Racing (the 'GR' in GR86) Hakone Edition, limited to 30 units produced in 2025. As you walk towards this pretty little two-seater, you hope and assume that you are about to embark on a fun, engaging and entertaining drive. Does this lightweight sports car deliver? It does … in a very back-to-basics kind of way. This car weighs just 2,800 pounds (1,270 kg). Its 2.4-litre, naturally aspirated Subaru boxer engine generates 228 horsepower. All Toyota GR86s and Subaru BRZs are built by Subaru in their Gunma Plant in Japan. The Hakone GR86's coming to Canada are only available with a fun-to-use, short-throw, six-speed manual transmission. Get your gear changes right and you can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in around six seconds. It feels quicker than that because this is such a small car and you are so aware of what's going on around you. On the highway, you really feel dwarfed by those big SUVs and massive tractor-trailers. Getting into this stylish interior requires more effort than getting into your family minivan. Everything about this car, including its centre of gravity, is low to the ground. Nestle into these snug leather and Alcantara front seats, with tan and bronze sticking, and everything is within easy reach. It does have back seats, but you'd have to be pretty tiny to be able to fit in them. Fold them down and you get a decent amount of cargo space. I bought the first generation 86 in 2013 because Jeremy Clarkson, then of 'Top Gear' fame, named it his 2012 car of the year. Back then it was called the GT86, except in North America where it was badged the Scion FR-S (which stood for Front-engine, Rear-wheel-drive, Sport). Since its launch a dozen years ago it has become a favourite among driving enthusiasts. That's because this car is very rewarding to drive. Especially these second generation cars, which came out in 2022. They received a 20-per-cent increase in engine displacement, an 11-per-cent increase in horsepower and an 18-per-cent increase in torque over the first gen. cars. I had a chance to drive a GR86 on a race track and it was a blast. Because these cars don't have a lot of power, the level of danger is somewhat reduced. You have to try to not scrub off too much speed in the corners. You really get to hone your momentum driving skills. As rewarding as these cars are to drive on the road, the experience is that much better when you get into a rhythm on a race track. The handling, braking, flat-four boxer engine and six-speed manual transmission all harmonize to provide a thoroughly engaging and rewarding driving. The GR86 is proof that you don't have to spend a fortune and have gobs of horsepower to have fun. This relatively affordable enthusiast coupe provides plenty of performance driving pleasure. Type: Two-door, rear-wheel drive, sports car Engine: Naturally aspirated, 2.4-litre, horizontally-opposed (boxer), 4-cylinder engine, 228 horsepower and 184 pounds-feet of torque (motive force) Transmission: Six speed manual Fuel: 12.0 litres/100 km in the city; 8.9l/100 km on the highway; 10.6l/100 km combined Cargo: 178 litres, with the rear seats up Price: $38,710 (excludes freight, other fees, taxes)
Al Etihad
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Al Etihad
EGA supplies CelestiAL solar aluminium to Brembo
14 July 2025 22:47 ABU DHABI (WAM)Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced an agreement to increase its CelestiAL solar aluminium supply to Brembo, the global leader in braking is EGA's aluminium made in the UAE using solar power, which significantly reduces the emissions associated with aluminium agreement is an extension of an existing supply agreement with Brembo and will see a significant increase in the supply of EGA's CelestiAL solar aluminium to the company. EGA has supplied aluminium to Brembo since 2019 for manufacturing innovative braking is a key metal for the automotive industry due to its light weight, strength, and corrosion resistance properties. EGA is one of the largest suppliers of foundry alloys to the automotive industry worldwide, including to BMW Group, and tier-one suppliers of Mercedes-Benz and is a pioneer in the design, development, and production of high-performance, innovative braking technology. Founded in 1961 in Bergamo, Italy, Brembo supplies advanced braking systems to the world's most prestigious automotive manufacturers, including high-performance road and racetrack cars and Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: 'At EGA, we continue to drive innovation to produce the highest quality, low-carbon metal for our customers. I look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Brembo over the coming years and I thank them for their trust in EGA.'Beatrice Sarti, Chief Purchasing Officer of Brembo, said: 'Brembo takes another significant step forward in responsible procurement. This new agreement allows us to reduce emissions by nearly 50 per cent for the same volume of aluminium, further reinforcing our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.'EGA was the first company in the world to produce aluminium commercially using solar power. Generating the electricity required accounts for some 60 per cent of the global aluminium industry's greenhouse gas emissions. EGA is certified to the global standard established by the automotive industry which aims to ensure even more rigorous quality management in the global automotive supply chain.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Brand New 26-Year-Old Ducati 996 SPS For Sale in Original Packing Crate
If you're into unboxing videos, you might love this 1999 Ducati 996 SPS. Since the day the factory strapped it down into its shipping crate, it's sat there, never once coming out. Now, it's for sale, and despite the work that would need to go into making it rideable, it's going for big money. This motorcycle rolled into this crate with 123 horsepower and 73 lb-ft of torque. For the day, those figures were massive. The 996 SPS is a special bike beyond its performance capabilities, though. As an evolution of the 916, it shared many of the groundbreaking design elements of that bike while adding new enhancements. It features five-spoke Marchesini wheels, Marelli fuel injection, a carbon fiber intake, and Brembo brakes. The adjustable suspension includes an inverted 43mm Showa fork as well as a piggyback Öhlins monoshock mounted to the single-sided aluminum swingarm. SPS stands for Sport Production Special, and it's a signifier that this is everything the 916 was and more. All of these components were small upgrades that made for a much more capable bike. The chassis was stronger, the wheels were lighter, and the brakes were more durable and heat-resistant. Perhaps that's one reason that filmmakers used the 996 SPS in the movie, The Matrix Reloaded. It's the star getaway vehicle in a chase scene. This particular Ducati 996 SPS has sat in its original crate with the first owner in Sweden until the dealer now selling it on Bring a Trailer bought it last year, the listing says. Importantly, and despite having fewer than two whole miles on the clock, it's far from street-ready as it sits. Anyone looking to put it on the road would need to address just about every system to ensure they're in working order. Photos appear to show some issues, such as a leaky brake master cylinder. It's more likely that the next buyer will keep it as a display-only unit. That said, whoever gets it will pay a pretty penny. As of this writing, it's sitting with a high bid of €22,500 or around $26,240. Disclosure: Bring a Trailer is also owned by Road & Track's parent company, Hearst. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
