Car Talk: Mercedes-Benz details new variable-displacement V8 for SLK55 AMG

Balancing power and economy is a tricky business, especially for Mercedes-Benz and its in-house performance division, AMG. On the one hand, a buyer’s conscience demands improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. But on the other, AMG knows what its customers really want is pure, unadulterated muscle. @funkmasterflex


Car Talk: Ferrari crowns winners in World Design Contest

The models have been made. The designs have been scrutinized. The talents have been exhibited, the ballots have been cast, and the prizes have been awarded for the 2011 Ferrari World Design Contest. @funkmasterflex


(Video) Car Talk: 2012 Porsche 911

There were a whole lot of hidden Easter eggs in the official next-generation 911 teaser video that Porsche released this week. Despite the fabric camouflage, we could clearly see a new Panamera-inspired center console, the 991 generation’s longer dimensions and a flat-six engine that’s been moved even closer to the center of the car. One thing we didn’t catch the first time around, though, is what may just be hard evidence of the fabled seven-speed manual transmission. @funkmasterflex


(Video) Top Gear: Promo “This is the Best Promo I’ve Ever Seen for a TV Show in My Life” -Funk Flex

@funkmasterflex Top Gear returns Sunday, July 24th 10 EST/ 9 CST on the History Channel. Check out the promo after the jump…


Car Talk: CPP-Zagato partnership announcement stops short of full acquisition

Just a few weeks ago, there was a report that suggested that CPP had acquired Zagato. The British coachbuilder owned by Vladimir Antonov has gone on a spending spree of late, acquiring Spyker and Land Rover racing specialist Bowler, so the acquisition of the Italian design house would seem to fit nicely into the company’s portfolio. @funkmasterflex


How A Car Company Built The World’s First Mechanical Heart

In 1952, Dr. Forest Dodrill captured national attention when he became the first surgeon to use a mechanical heart pump on a patient at Wayne State University’s Harper Hospital in Detroit. There’s a reason that heart pump looks like a 12-cylinder engine. It was made by General Motors. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex


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