Captured Metal

The GT350R brought back a nameplate that holds a special heart in the automotive history books. It brings the ultimate in performance, technology, style, and sound. Definitely sound.
When you sit inside, you can easily see that its a "no frills" type of car that demands respect. It's not luxurious, but it's not supposed to be. Who are we kidding? It's a track car! It's waiting for you to dump the clutch and get out of pit lane.
Then... you press the clutch in, and press the start/stop button. Magic happens. The engine roars to life, and the car shakes from the violent noise that is the exhaust note. It's loud... like break glass if its close-by kind of loud. That 5.2L Voodoo V8 really casts a spell on you.
Throw that baby into first, and you'll feel mechanical fornication happen. It's you... and the car... connected. Take off, and you instantly see what makes this car so special. The steering, the exhaust, the engine power, the seating position. Everything is perfect.
When the GT350R is thrown into a corner, you gain confidence. The amount of grip you have if insane, and the car just wants more and more of it. You clench your hand on the steering wheel and hang on... it's one helluva ride.
This is... the Shelby GT350R. The Amazing American Legend.

7 months ago | [YT] | 0

Captured Metal

I spent some time with the new ///M5.

My honest take is this:

Is it large? Yes.

Is it heavy? Absolutely.

However...

It's incredibly quick, even with the added weight. 0-60 has been tested as quick as 3 seconds flat.

Did the F90 do it in 2.8 seconds?

Sure, but my honest thought is that BMW wanted to show an advancement in powertrain technology versus an advancement in speed, for the sake of emissions/efficiency.

Even though it's 5400 lbs, it handles like it's on rails, and you can't really feel the weight in corners. BMW did wonders with keeping this mammoth planted. The steering was light, but direct. I do wish the weight could be a bit heavier, but this is to be expected from almost any modern day car.

Build quality is still at an all-time high, as the materials were amazing throughout. Leather everywhere, and carbon fiber everywhere.

Only gripe I truly had with the car is that some seat adjustments were put in the infotainment system. Otherwise, very easy to get used to.

The design is polarizing, and I put it in the same realm as Call of Duty. Everytime one gets released, it's hated... but give it a few months and everyone still plays it and ends up liking it. Same thing here... I didn't like it at first, but the design has really grown on me. BMW's going an interesting route with their design language as of now, but it works in a weird way.

What do you think?

Side note... check out the difference in size from my E60 to this G90...

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8 months ago | [YT] | 2

Captured Metal

Hey everyone! I understand that content has not been consistently in a LONG time… well… I’m BACK, and I’ll be getting car reviews back underway in the next few weeks! What car(s) are you most looking forward to seeing?

9 months ago | [YT] | 0

Captured Metal

Thank you guys for all of your support! I definitely appreciate it! Don’t forget to follow my Instagram: AustinAriail

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