Archive for the ‘tuned’ Category

Nissan Dualis Cross Rider by Autech

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

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Nissan has just announced the Dualis Cross Rider, which has been given the once-over by in-house tuner Autech. It looks a bit sleeker and if I was that giant robot in the background I’d definitely want to transform into this than the the plastic-covered stock version. I’m not sure about those wheels though. Rear pic after the jump. (more…)

Top Secret Supra Hits 222 MPH

Monday, April 14th, 2008


Smoky Nagata, head of Top Secret Tuning in Chiba, is a world class hoon. His specialty is taking his ultra-modified Skylines and Supras to other countries and making top speed runs on foreign soil. Despite not speaking a word of English, he’s been arrested in New Zealand and the UK. Read about some of his high-speed antics here.

Now, his twin-turbo Supra with a Toyota Century V12 (pushing 1000hp at last check) has hit 222mph in Italy. This time, however, it was legally done at Nardo circuit.

[Bespoke Ventures via Autoblog]