Corvette C4 With Toyota Supra 3.0 Twin-Turbo Engine Transplant!

We’ve no idea what these guys from Kuwait are babbling about in the video but we clearly see the enthusiasm in their faces for successfully (?) transplanting a Toyota 2JZ-GTE engine in a Chevrolet Corvette C4 Convertible. The Kuwaiti engine docs threw out the Vette’s 5.7 V8 powerplant and replaced it with the 4th generation Supra’s twin turbocharged 3.0-litre unit that should produce 320 Hp at 5,600 rpm and 315-ft/lb at 4,000 rpm. What do you think about this engine swap? -Xtra video after the jump

Nissan Launches Diesel Hybrid Version Of The Atlas H43

Hybrids are gaining momentum on just about everything that carries a set of wheels -even in commercial vehicles as Nissan proves. Renault’s partner in arms introduced a new Diesel-Hybrid version of its Atlas H43 light commercial vehicle (LCV) that will be available in Japan.

The Atlas H43 Diesel Hybrid features a power take-off (PTO) parallel drive system with the diesel engine and traction motor connected to separate drive shafts, allowing the vehicle to be powered by the diesel engine alone (in case the hybrid system malfunctions). The hybrid LCV features a heavy-duty vehicle fuel economy figure of 25.8 MPG or 9.1 lt/100 km and according to Nissan, nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions have been reduced by an additional 10% from Japan's 2005 exhaust emission regulations.

'08 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Teaser Pick No2

Subie looks like its going to be teasing us over the next few weeks as it released the second blacked-out 2008 Impreza WRX STi image (see the first by clicking here). This time we’re getting a shadowy view of the STi’s arse with its quad exhaust pipes, the bulgy rear fenders and the miniscule –for an STi we mean, rear wing. We tried to enhance the image through photoshop, but apart from the kinky colored “STi” badge, we didn’t manage much. If you want to see the original picture just follow the jump.