A concept envisioned by Bruce Meyers, the Meyers Manx is what happens when you turn an ancient Volkswagen Beetle into an offroading wonder who loves to play rough at the beach.
From a long-lost barn find in Horizon Australia to a Horizon regular, the Meyers Manx became the go-to offroader for Forza Horizon fans because of its classic charms and near-great offroad capability that loves to get its face dirty everywhere. Thankfully, in modern times, the Meyers Manx is back as an electric beach buggy.
This is the electrified Meyers Manx that I've won from the Dia De Muertos Storm Season Playlist and it's great to see the legendary beach buggy rise from the dead.
As the first all-new Meyers Manx in nearly six decades, the Meyers Manx 2.0 features styling that stays true to the original while being powered by two electric motors and a 40kWh battery pack, producing 200HP of power output and 240ft-lb of torque output. It even comes with Electric Assist Steering and Regenerative Braking as well, making it capable of traveling over 300 miles of driving range on one full charge.
It feels just like the original Meyers Manx despite the electric powertrain that has more charge range than we think, less 0-60mph time than we think, and infinite smiles per mile. On and offroad, the Manx 2.0 is still the beach buggy the world knows and it loves to get itself dirty despite its zero-emission credentials that made it "clean".
The question is, is the electric reboot of the Meyers Manx better than the original? I know it sounds debatable but I went to the sandy part of the Badlands to answer the question. Experiment start.
And now the results...
Manx - 4m05.195s
Manx 2.0 - 3m26.740s
I guess the rebooted version is proven to be better than the original after all or perhaps the remastered version is better than the original perhaps?
Reboot or remaster, whatever you call it, the electrified Meyers Manx stays true to the original beach buggy classic while giving Gen Z drivers a sandblast from the past. Blending the past and the future is the hallmark of the modernized Meyers Manx and looks like you're in for a treat behind the wheel.
Getting nostalgic just got an electrified twist with this one.
The sixth-generation Camaro is presumably going to be the last Camaro Chevrolet they'll ever make and although the Camaro name will live on after the end of the sixth generation's lifespan, it won't be the same as the muscle car Chevrolet fanatics remembered.
While the rest of America's busy with their grills and fireworks outside, it's time for me to have a little tribute to the Camaro Six, in ZL1 form, here on Forza Horizon 5.
Ah yes, the sixth-generation Camaro. When it was launched in 2015, it follows the same muscular recipe as its previous model, the one made famous in the Transformers movies as the Autobot Bumblebee. Unlike the previous model, the sixth-generation Camaro departs from the previous model's Zeta platform in favor of General Motors' newly developed Alpha platform, resulting in over 200lb of weight loss compared to the previous model.
A year later, the ZL1 arrived as the flagship variant of the sixth-generation Camaro. It was powered by the same supercharged 6.2L V8 engine from the C7 Corvette Z06, producing 650HP of power and the same amount of torque while mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic gearbox. It even comes with Magnetic Ride Control suspension and a standard electronic Limited-Slip Differential.
The ZL1 1LE features the same performance levels as the normal ZL1 but it features aerodynamics inspired by the GT4 racing machine, race-tuned suspension, exclusive Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R summer-only tires with lightweight forged aluminum wheels, Multimatic DSSV, adjustable front dampers with camber plates, and three-way adjustable rear stabilizer bar, among many others.
Although it weighs 27kg less than the normal ZL1, the 1LE still packs luxurious features like dual-zone climate control, BOSE audio, and heated/ventilated front seats, and steering wheel.
The ZL1 and its hardcore 1LE equivalent are peak Camaro to the core and by showcasing its legendary world-proven performance, it has been known for fighting around the world from NASCAR to Supercars, even Le Mans recently! This is what made the Camaro a muscle car that can tackle the globe with its racing pedigree Chevrolet worked so hard for and now, here we are, a moment of silence to bid farewell to the Camaro in its absolute final form.
Final form? This isn't even its final form?! By Chevrolet estimates, the ZL1 really is the final form of the sixth-generation Camaro...or perhaps the ZL1 1LE? Anyway, let's bring this debate into motion by tackling the two ZL1s on a one-lap time attack at the Tierra Prospera, determining which one is the true final form of the sixth-generation Camaro. Roll the tape.
And now the results...
ZL1 - 1m13.423s
ZL1 1LE - 1m11.872s
Guess the world's right after all. The ZL1 1LE really is the sixth-generation Camaro's final form. A fitting end.
From NASCAR, Le Mans, Supercars, IMSA, and any other racing disciplines it tackled, the sixth-generation Camaro is a world-proven muscle car in its own right, and as the times come to erase it, rest assured that its everlasting legacy will live on for generations to come.
Like most dramas, there was a BONUS at the end of the episode, and with that, the ZL1 1LE went to the Badlands to showcase its worth as the last Camaro the world's going to see before its demise but before that...
Part stock car, part Grand Sport-class racer, all Emo-licious. Wait, what? Emo-licious? Sounds like Emo has joined the party, huh? Anyway, with the ZL1 1LE has gotten a little E-M-O-T-I-O-N, probably because I should have done with this back in Horizon UK a long time ago when it was featured, our friend Emo wants to take on all comers gathering around the jungle for a friendly race.
My Emo-licious ZL1 1LE's ready for prime time, however, the drizzle appears, meaning this summer-only tires equipped on it won't do any good. In other words, it's not very effective... Don't worry, like Little Miss Emo, the ZL1 1LE is cocky, explosive, and always aggressive in every way, meaning she won't stop until she wins. Such spirit. Anyway, let's get going, girl! For the Camaro's grand finale!
Cocky, explosive, and always aggressive, this is what a sixth-gen Camaro on steroids feels like and in the end, it proved its worth. Guess her Suki-Suki Sensor worked wonders. Fist bump!
Like I said before, the sixth-generation Camaro is a world-proven muscle car in its own right, and as the times come to erase it, rest assured that its everlasting legacy will live on for generations to come.
Thanks for the memories, Chevrolet Camaro. You made us proud.
The long-awaited installment of the megahit Diablo RPG franchise has arrived and all hell breaks loose as veterans and newcomers are embarking through the depths of hell in this all-new adventure.
Diablo IV (XBOX)
Diablo IV is the long-awaited installment of the megahit RPG series welcomes seasoned Diablo veterans and newcomers to the depths of hell with new and exciting ways and means to keep themselves occupied in this terrifying new adventure where darkness heels.
Playing solo or going co-op with other players with online connectivity, Diablo IV features a dark and gritty storyline packed with a memorable cast of characters as well an endless exploration of dungeons packed with powerful monsters and demons to slay if you have the right gear when things are getting skirmish against you.
Because Diablo IV features open-game mechanics, even when you finish the game's story, you can take part in events to win powerful goodies that are essential to your future endeavors. You can even meet up with other players in towns, contribute to World Bosses battles, or battle against other players. The possibilities are nearly endless in this new Diablo adventure and that's just the start of it because this is an ever-evolving RPG game, expect numerous surprises post-launch.
As they say, Hell awaits when you have fun with the newest Diablo IV because, with its ever-evolving world, this game delivers, veterans of the Diablo franchise easily become the Decuple Crown of this game if they have the urge to get addicted to its demon-slaying thrills and tons of powerful items and equipment to collect, especially those that cannot be obtained through normal gameplay. This is the newest adventure that deserves to be played over and over again and you can't be fully satisfied with it because it's definitely one of the most addictive games of 2023. Once played, forever smitten.
Ready to unleash hell on demons? Pack everything because it's going to be a long night in Diablo IV.
Seize the moment and be a champion as the newest installment of the legendary Street Fighter franchise has finally arrived and you are the new challenger.
STREET FIGHTER 6 (PS5)
STREET FIGHTER 6 is the long-awaited installment of the megahit fighting franchise that signals the start of the new generation of the Street Fighter franchise, featuring new and exciting ways to enjoy this newest installment to the fullest.
With familiar SF legends such as Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li now aged to perfection with their new looks, SF6 features new characters to play including the game's hero fighter, Luke. Because each fighter has his or her own fighting style, not to mention the ultra-complicating combos to master, everybody's fighting which one is the favorite as they're free to experiment with each character's fighting techniques in various modes such as Versus, Online Battle, Extreme Battle, Arcade, and Training Menu.
For the first time in the franchise, SF6 allows players to create their own fighter and take on the game's story mode, World Tour. In World Tour, you will take on the world's best fighters using your newly created fighter. As you progress through the World Tour, you'll become stronger and you'll unlock various perks and privileges to keep yourself enjoyed and on the competitive edge if you're into that. Believe it or not, you can bring your created fighter on online battles as well, just to show the world who's the best.
With its diverse roster of new and returning characters, powerful fighting techniques to master, and the new character customization system that puts you in the world of Street Fighter, SF6 truly is the start of the new generation of CAPCOM's megahit fighting franchise and because this is all about you, this is by no means the most enjoyable Street Fighter game to date and you'll spend a lot of time getting to know this game.
Ready to take on the world? Seize the moment and be the champion. FIGHT!
The GRID franchise returns in the most dramatic installment where players will experience the most dramatic racing thriller ever witnessed as GRID Legends delivers the most intense racing experience for the racers who are new and familiar with the GRID franchise.
GRID Legends (PS5)
GRID Legends (Xbox)
GRID Legends is the first GRID game built in the time Electronic Arts took over the famed racing game developer Codemasters. Thanks to EA's takeover of Codemasters, this latest GRID game has the genes of the Need For Speed game, meaning this new installment feels like, you guessed it, a Need For Speed game.
This latest installment features the most intense campaigns ever made and the chance to create their own race rules, giving them endless possibilities to enjoy this latest GRID game their way.
So, what to start? GRID Legends features a story mode called Race To Glory, a live-action hybrid cinematic experience where players enter the world of GRID as a driver representing Seneca Racing where the fate of the racing team rests in your hands as you will take on rival teams such as Voltz and Ravenwest in the dramatic battle to become the GRID World Series champion.
Having enjoyed the game's story mode, you can experience Career mode, which is jam-packed with numerous races to take on. If you got what it takes to take on The Gauntlet, be prepared because you'll be going to need the right kind of cars to take on the most grueling races ever witnessed.
Unlike most racing games, GRID Legends features a teammate system and the return of the Nemesis system. Beginning with the latter, it's almost easy to turn your opponent into a Nemesis. If you harass your opponent long enough (like for instance, dirty overtakes, crashing to it several times, anything), your opponent will be tagged a Nemesis and the Nemesis driver will behave aggressively and chase against you, so watch out.
As for the teammate system, you can give race command a call during the race to check on your teammate's status. You can also give your teammate commands such as holding the position or defending against a Nemesis-tagged driver. This is applicable for Career Mode and Quick Race and with enough funding, you can upgrade your teammate and mechanic skills for more efficiency and bonuses in future races.
Whether you're new or a fan of the series, GRID Legends is fit for all levels of driving. You can customize your gameplay experience by adjusting AI difficulty, driving aids, use of Flashbacks, and more.
Racing an MX-5 against a 787B? No problem. Trucks vs. Minis? You betcha. Hypercars vs classics? Yes, we can. With the power to create different kinds of races in GRID Legends, the possibilities are nearly endless so feel free to experiment with different races with different cars and see which one is the best for you.
From its intense story mode, expansive career mode, an array of vehicles, and endless possibilities, GRID Legends is by no doubt the most intense installment of the GRID series, and thanks to EA's takeover of Codemasters, this game could have been a Need For Speed game, if you know what I mean.
When Microsoft first released the original Xbox in the autumn of 2001, Halo is one of the console's firsts. For two decades, fans of the hit FPS franchise have been part of the Spartan journey as the Master Chief and in honor of the Xbox and Halo's 20th anniversary, the latest installment has arrived for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and no matter which Xbox you're on, you're in for the biggest Halo adventure to date.
Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite is the newest installment of the Halo franchise that truly is the birthday present for both Xbox and the Halo franchise. For fans and newcomers alike, it's a must-have offering that once experienced, forever smitten.
Starting with the campaign mode, fans will venture through the biggest Halo adventure yet as the Master Chief as he faces off against the most fearsome foe he ever faced. This mode allows players to be familiarized with the setting, even for newcomers to the franchise. From stunning backgrounds, ruthless enemies, a memorable cast of characters, deadly weaponry, vehicles, and the most epic storytelling ever told, the campaign mode is a great way to experience the full Halo Infinite experience.
Having enjoyed the campaign mode, players can enjoy the legendary multiplayer that has been a favorite for Halo fanatics worldwide. Revamped, recharged, and reloaded for this new installment, the game's multiplayer system features old-school 4-player arena battles, team battles, and more. Best of all, it's cross-gen and cross-platform so no matter which way you're playing you're more than welcome to settle some beef against other Spartans worldwide.
Speaking of Spartans, Infinite gives players a chance to create their own Spartan with numerous customization items. You can either unlock them by completing campaign or multiplayer challenges or by an optional Battle Pass to unlock more at your own pace.
For two decades, the whole gaming world became part of Master Chief's journey since the first Halo game was launched on the first Xbox console. This is how it started. How it's going now, the whole world's enjoying the latest Halo installment on the Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One. Love it, like it, or not, whether if you're a longtime fan or a newbie, this latest installment is proof that the Halo franchise is ready for the next two decades. From its thrilling campaign storytelling to the ever-evolving multiplayer content, Halo Infinite truly is the best present for the franchise and it's been an honor for the entire gaming community to take part in Master Chief's biggest adventure to date.
From the Colorado Rockies to the British roads, the world of Forza Horizon is all about fast cars, loud music, and beautiful sceneries all rolled up into one heck of a party or a get-together if you may. For the latest installment, the Horizon Festival has gone south of the border. That's right. We're talking about Mexico!
Forza Horizon 5
Bienvenido a Mexico, the latest stop of the Horizon Festival! Forza Horizon 5 puts players behind the wheel of some of the fastest and the most unique cars of all ages through the floral and fauna of Mexico. Whether if you're driving the upcoming Mercedes-AMG One through the straights, exploring through the Mexican wilderness in a new Ford Bronco, this game has it all and it's enjoyable in the new XBOX Series X/S as well as the XBOX One and on PC via Steam.
FH5 offers over 500 cars at launch and players can expect more cars in the coming weeks for those who got the Car Pass. There are also barn finds to unearth as well, provided that you are patient enough to see a derelict car restored to its former glory.
You are the star of the show so FH5 allows you to customize your character with outfits, hairstyles, skin colors, accessories, and for the first time, prosthetics and voices. With your hero set, you set off on an epic Mexican journey to make Horizon Mexico the best festival ever existed by expanding through all the corners of Mexico while racing your way towards the Hall of Fame.
If your goal is to be part of the Horizon Mexico Hall of Fame, you'll need Accolades and FH5 has tons of challenges to complete in order to advance to the next chapter of your Horizon Mexico adventure, unlocking races, Horizon Stories, even Showcase Events. If you got what it takes to make it to the Hall of Fame, so be it.
Like your previous adventures, you will deal with various racing disciplines such as circuit racing, offroad racing, street racing, and drag racing. You can customize those races to your liking with EventLab, an improved version of the Horizon Blueprint back in the previous adventure.
Playing online, you can communicate with other players using the new Forza Link feature as well as sending gift cars to other players for the first time in Horizon, taking part in the Horizon Arcade mini-games, battle against Unbeatable Drivatars as a team in Horizon Tour, have fun with each other in Playground Games, The Eliminator battle royale, Horizon Super7, and so much more. There are so many things to do in Mexico.
And while you spent most of the time logging your Horizon Mexico adventure in front of the live-streamers, FH5 introduces Streamer Mode, which allows streamers and uploaders to enjoy logging their Horizon Mexico adventure without the fear of a copyright takedown. Handy if you are spending the rest of your life uploading your FH5-related content on YouTube.
So, Mexico may have been an odd choice for this year's Horizon Festival but FH5 delivered an enraptured amounts of fun for all players. Fast cars, loud music, beautiful scenery, tons of activities, customization, this is Horizon at its best, or in Spanish, mejor.
From its best-selling manga, the hit 2019 anime series, to the ultra-blockbuster movie of 2020 that smashed box office records worldwide, the Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise became the IT trend of the anime culture. Every which way you go, there's no escaping the fact that everybody loves Kimetsu no Yaiba. As 2021 became a big year for the franchise because of the upcoming Entertainment District arc coming later this year, the video game based on the megahit franchise has arrived, giving fans and newcomers alike the taste of demon-slaying action the world can't get enough of.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Kebbutan (PS4)
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Kebbutan (PS5)
Ladies and gentlemen, the ever-popular demon-slaying action of Tanjiro Kamado and friends has arrived on gaming consoles as Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Kebbutan (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles) promises to give fans and newcomers the taste of demon-slaying action as experienced from the hit franchise. Time to wield the Nichirinto in the comfort of your living room!
Crafted by the same people that brought you the Naruto fighting games and the .hack// JRPG franchise, Hinokami Kebbutan brings fans and newcomers to the world of Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Starting with the solo-player story mode faithfully called Hinokami Kebbutan (The Hinokami Chronicles), where players will reminisce the entire saga as Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy seeking vengeance against the demons who killed his family. Alongside his sister-turned-demon Nezuko and his friends, Inosuke Hashibara and Zenitsu Agatsuma, Tanjiro explores through the vast landscape of the Taisho-era Japan while mastering his Nichirinto to vanquish demons causing havoc in the dark.
The gameplay for the story mode has an RPG feel to it but as you are prepared to battle against enemies, it's a hack-and-slash fighting game that behaves like a fighting game with swords. It reminds us of you-know-what but still, like most fighting games, prepare for some intense button-mashing because at the right time at the right moment, you're going to execute some awesome deathblows as seen in the TV series. Simple as that.
When you're done reliving the entire Kimetsu no Yaiba storyline, you can invite a friend and battle each other in a two-player versus mode. Here, players can play as their favorite characters from the franchise, including popular ones like Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Kocho, and Kyojiro Rengoku from the Mugen Train movie. We call dibs because there will be additional characters coming to the game via updates very soon so stay tuned!
Be in no doubt that the Hinokami Kebbutan is the Kimetsu no Yaiba video game fans and newcomers can't get enough. Like it or not, this will be your newest favorite game to get hooked on as much as the whole world got hooked on Tanjiro Kamado slicing demons in the neck with his Nichirinto. Enjoy!
For 25 years, the Biohazard (Resident Evil) franchise introduced gamers to the world of survival horror. From complex puzzles, terrifying monsters, powerful weapons, a memorable cast of characters, and complicated ways to survive, the pioneer of the survival horror genre keeps on evolving, and in honor of the franchise's 25th anniversary, a new terrifying installment has arrived and it's going to be the most unforgiving installment to date.
Biohazard Village (hereafter, it’s BIOHAZARD VIl_l_AGE because of the Roman numeral VIII on it, meaning eight) is the newest chapter of the Biohazard franchise and the most unforgiving installment ever made, daring players to survive through a mysterious new setting by all means necessary.
Set years after the Baker Mansion Incident from the previous game, Ethan and Mia Winters are living in a quiet life with their newborn daughter Rosemary when suddenly, Chris Redfield and his men raided their home, shot Mia to death, taken the baby away, and dragged Ethan to a faraway place. Now dragged to a new kind of hell, Ethan must survive through the Lycan-infested village to avenge Mia’s death and save his baby while a sinister group of villains led by Mother Miranda is watching his every move.
Back to being a first-person survival horror game, Village uses the tried-and-tested know-how from Biohazard 7 and expands it further to a terrifying new setting where villagers cower in fear, Lycans run amok, and terrifying new villains await your untimely demise.
As a game that is recommended to play on the newest consoles such as the PlayStation5 and the Xbox Series X, Village features near cinema-grade graphics that bring life to the terror it delivers. There’s so much to appreciate its dynamic graphics but that’s all there is.
Oh, and if you're playing it on a previous-gen console like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, you are eligible for a free upgrade when you got the newest generation consoles. Village really is a cross-gen Biohazard game for brave gamers from all walks of life.
As a proper survival horror game, Biohazard Village requires some serious tactics for players as they navigate through the horrors of the mysterious village, solving puzzles, surviving through nefarious swarms of Lycans, and more, requiring the right kind of items for the job at hand. How will you use them is up to you.
When things get rough, it’s good to know that Village brings back the shop feature where players will encounter a mysterious merchant named The Duke. If you see him, feel free to sell some treasures, buy items, refill some supplies, and upgrade your weapons. It’s just like the one from Resident Evil 4 in so many ways.
As part of the 25th-anniversary celebration, Biohazard Village players will have access to an online game titled Biohazard RE:VERSE, where players play as their favorite Biohazard heroes and villains in a no-holds-barred deathmatch where players get turned into a bioweapon and go all-out against the competition.
So, what do you think about Village? Yes, because this is by no means the most unforgiving installment ever made, expect your gameplay experience to be a lengthly one because of the puzzles to solve, Lycans to fend off, villains to take on, and a twisted storyline full of plot twists. Either way, unforgiving and lengthly is what a real survival horror is all about and Village really is the best 25th birthday present to the Biohazard franchise.
If you've managed to get the two new prize cars from the Series 34 update of the Forza Horizon 4, then congratulations. You now have two new welcoming additions to your ever-growing garage. So, if you want to know the two prize cars you've obtained from the update before moving on to the next series update, it's time for a quick debriefing.
The Porsche 356 RSR from Emory Motorsports that you've won from the Summer Playlist. How was it? Yes, I know, this game has a lot of 356 models from normal ones to the other Emory-made 356 that you got from a long time ago but in-game, this is the quickest 356 you'll be familiar with.
The Emory RS is the ultimate Outlaw vehicle that blends the characteristics of both the 356 and the 964. Like most Outlaw machines, it can be fitted with either a 2.4 (seen here) or a 2.6 depending on the specific configuration. Turbochargers are optional.
The car that you've got from the Spring Playlist is the first-generation Pontiac Firebird, it's the first chapter of Pontiac's equivalent of the Chevrolet Camaro. First launched in 1967 until its full model change in 1970, the Firebird is offered in a choice of a coupe or cabriolet with a range of straight-six and V8s offered. Seen here is the range-topper with the 400cu V8 engine producing 335hp of power and 430ft-lb of torque while mated to a four-speed manual gearbox.
Now that the quick debriefing's done, let's give these two new additions a quick spin. Roll the tapes!
So, is anyone completed the rest of the Series 33 challenges on Forza Horizon 4? Me? I was focused on getting the two new cars that appeared on the Series 33 update which involves a French rally car and an unknown electric hypercar prototype emerged from the shadows.
So, with Series 33 of Forza Horizon 4 well and truly over, it's time to have a quick review on the two new cars that I've obtained throughout the rest of the update.
This is the Super 2000-spec Peugeot 207 that I just won from the Summer Playlist. Having spawned from the 207 RCup Concept from the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the Super 2000-spec 207 rally car is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder NA engine that produces 280HP of power and mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox.
Lastly, the mysterious machine that I have obtained from the Winter Playlist is named the RAESR Tachyon Speed. Most of us are not familiar with this machine so let's have a quick intro about this mysterious EV prototype. A street-legal prototype EV hypercar designed and manufactured in Southern California, the RAESR Tachyon Speed features outrageously low and wide dimensions as well as a 6-motor proprietary electric powertrain that produces over 1200hp of power and delivers a range of over 150 miles per full charge. It gets through the quarter-mile in less than ten seconds, a top speed of over 240mph, and a lateral acceleration of over 2Gs.
There's a well-known tidbit that its detachable steering wheel can be used to operate the car's features, which is very unheard of but surprising for a hypercar like this.
With their quick introductions done, it's time to go through different parts of the world and put these two Series 34 machines to the test. Let's roll the tape!
These cars truly are special in so many ways...
So, what do you think of these machines, huh? Did these machines make you satisfied or thinking that they do deserve more?
You got an 840hp Dodge Challenger Demon? That's cute because what I have here, after fought my way through the Series 32 Horizon Spring Playlist, is the Shelby 1000, the monstrous muscle car we first encountered in the original Horizon several years ago. Having found its way back into the party, let's get to know more about this one now that you got your hands on it.
First appeared at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, the Shelby 1000 is revered as the most powerful Mustang ever made at the hands of the late Carroll Shelby and the experts at Shelby American. It was offered with two different versions such as the 920hp road-going version, seen here, and a 1,100hp track variant. Both of these variants featured hand-built 5.4L V8 engines with improvements courtesy of Shelby as well as chassis stiffening, improved clutch, improved braking, rear suspension upgrade, strengthened driveshaft, and other improvements.
With the quick intro done, it's time to take the Shelby 1000 to its paces with a super-long drag race on the highway against other muscle cars trying to stand out. Let's roll the tape.
The Ford Mustang has been known as the king of muscle cars because while there are others trying to steal away its crown, credit due to the Dodge Challenger for their Hellcat and Demon monsters, the Mustang will always be the alpha male of the pack because of its stardom and muscle that can't be outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted.
Alas, the time has come for Ford to deliver their last play to the speedo boys who are loyal to the Mustang legend; the ultimate Mustang known as the Shelby GT500.
Having won this car in the Series 32 Horizon Summer Playlist, it's time to have a word with the ultimate snake in the world.
Based on the sixth-generation Ford Mustang, the Shelby GT500 is the most powerful road-going Ford ever made because the 5.2L Supercharged Cross Plane Crank V8 engine produces 760hp of power output and 625ft-lb of torque. Mated to a TREMEC 7-speed Dual Clutch gearbox, it's capable of hitting the 0-60mph mark in the mid-three second mark and a quarter-mile in less than 11 seconds. Apart from its tire-crushing performance it delivers, the GT500 runs on the near-similar aerodynamics as the GT4 racecar as well as the optional carbon fiber pack for lesser weight and more enjoyable driving experience. It features next-gen magnetic dampers that allows the GT500 to have the best lateral acceleration of any Mustang experienced.
Supercharged muscle cars don't care about collateral damage or error because being one of the most coveted machines a speedo boy would die for, it's all about spreading freedom and liberty with real American values, some noise, some burnouts, and the idea that they can eat almost everyone in a drag strip...unless if someone turns up with something more powerful than them. The GT500 is one of them and although not as powerful as the Dodge Challenger Demon, which is revered as the ultimate king of muscle cars in ages, it is still as Republican as any American-made muscle car can get. It's all about striking first, asking questions never, and the GT500 will show no mercy to any car that gets in its way.
To showcase its "strike first, show no mercy" approach, the GT500's facing some crazies in the streets of Edinburgh for a street race. Finally, some off time for me. Got the tape ready?
That's Cobra Kai, the Mustang way.
The Mustang GT500 really is the ultimate Mustang ever made and I'm glad I got my hands on this supercharged snake on steroids that strikes its predator without explanations. Now that I had my fill on the GT500, I can't wait to think about what should I do next with this king cobra.
Honda is well-known for their loudest machines on the planet such as the Civic Type R, the NSX, the Integra, the S2000, and the Beat, but long before these neighborhood-waking speedsters burst into the streets, there are some Hondas that time forgot. One of them is the tiny little Honda called the S800. What's it all about?
Unveiled at the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show, the S800 served as the direct successor to the S600 and like the S600 it replaces, the S800 is offered in a choice of an open-top roadster (seen here) and a hardtop coupe. Powered by a 791cc 4-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox, the S800 has a top speed of 160kph, which is irrelevant in Japanese roads but its enough to be named the fastest 1.0L car in the world. Until 1970, about 11,536 units were made, making them almost a rare find in today's motoring world.
Having won this at the recent Spring Horizon Playlist, I had the chance to get to know more about this tiny old Honda and by the looks and feels of it, my biggest impression is that the S800 feels right at home on the streets of Edinburgh. Sure, it may be Japanese but the way it drives is mistakenly British.
This is, in my mind, the Mazda Roadster of its era, way before the Mazda Roadster emerged many years later. It's light, agile, and good all round, unless you are prepare to make it more rowdy because of the swappable engines you can apply on it such as a 2.0L VVT engine, a 4-cylinder motorcycle engine, and a 2.0L rally engine.
To see what I'm on about, it's time to take the S800 for a quick spin against the other old-timers in a sprint race leaving Edinburgh. Let's get the tape rolling.
Well done, old-timer.
The Honda S800 proves that long before the loud Hondas come roaring through the streets, there are those little old-timers that just wanna have fun on the road and on the track. The Japanese-made sportscar with the trait of a British compact is what the S800 sums up real good and looks like you are smiling about how the S800 behaves.
