My FH5 Log: Horizon Heroes - SRT Viper GTS

The Forza Horizon series is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. From the streets of the US state of Colorado to Mexico, from dusk to dawn, from summer to spring, it's a never-ending odyssey for speedo boys who enjoy the greatest things that made Forza Horizon, well, Forza Horizon. Fast cars, cool music, epic scenery, dramatic stories, fierce rivals, and endless imagination, these things truly shaped the meaning of Forza Horizon to the world and this is how Horizon rolls, spectacularly.

To celebrate ten years of Forza Horizon, let's kick off with the one that started it all; the hero car of the original Forza Horizon known as the Dodge SRT Viper GTS.

Known to be the spin-off of the Forza Motorsport series, Forza Horizon is the first-ever open-world action racing game that uses the same tried-and-tested formula from the Forza Motorsport series in a way never attempted before. In the original Forza Horizon, players start themselves with a VW Corrado and then work their way to unlock new wristbands, and new races, and battle against the top superstars in a one-on-one duel to snag the cars they drove. From racing on sanctioned events to street racing at nighttime, searching for barn finds, smashing bonus boards, exploring the scenery, experiencing rally racing, and completing a thousand challenges, the original Horizon has it all.

The SRT Viper GTS is the hero car of the original Horizon. Unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show, the SRT Viper GTS comes with the same 8.4L V10 OHV engine from the previous Dodge Viper SRT-10 but now it churns out 640HP of power and 600lb-ft of torque. It is mated with a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission with a shorter throw shifter, close gear ratio, and shorter final drive ratio of 3.07. With a triple-digit weight loss, the power-to-weight ratio is better than the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and the Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1.

Production ended after the 2017 model year and Dodge offered customers a 1-of-1 customization program that allows them to create a bespoke Viper for themselves.

Now that we get to know about the SRT Viper GTS, the hero of the Horizon Colorado festival, it's time to give the Viper a little exhibition run on Horizon Mexico festival grounds against seasoned drivers, just to find out if it's still the hero we know and loved ten years ago. Roll the tape.

The original Horizon hero still got the moves after ten years.

With the SRT Viper GTS spearheading Forza Horizon's 10th-anniversary celebration, next time, let's get to know the hero of Horizon Europe, the Lamborghini Huracan.

See you again.

My FH5 Log: The Coronet Super Bee

Obtained from the FH5 Series 9 Dry Season Playlist, the ancient Dodge Coronet Super Bee is one of the standout cars from the golden age of muscle cars.

Unveiled in 1968, the Coronet Super Bee is basically a Dodge version of the Plymouth Roadrunner which is priced at the lower end of its class. Under the hood, the Coronet Super Bee is powered by a choice of either a 6.8L V8, a 7.2L V8, or the range-topping 425HP 7.0L HEMI V8 engine mated to a Mopar 4-speed manual gearbox.

With a quick introduction done, let's give this ancient Coronet Super Bee a driving experience it will never forget and with that, I bravely decided to drive it on a dirt track with the other muscle cars. It won't be easy but this should be fairly exciting for me. Roll the tape.

Mud, sweat, and gears, ladies and gentlemen. Looks like the Coronet barely survived the muddy torture of the dirt track and left home with scars and bruises to show.

Enjoy your new ride!

My FH5 Log: American Muscle Powerhouse

While Americans are busy with their grills and fireworks, here in FH5, it's time to honor America with a quick comparison between the three American muscle powerhouses.

America truly is the home of muscle cars and even in the new normal, Gen Z people still want to have a blast of the past by settling the debate over which muscle car is the best, and here are the three competitors;

First up is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, a track-focused version of the Camaro ZL1. The normal Camaro ZL1 is powered by a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine, it produces 650HP of power and the same amount of torque while mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic gearbox. The 1LE offers the same amount of performance as the ZL1 but with the added track performance to make it capable on the track. From its track-focused aerodynamics, Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve dampers, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R tires built specifically for this car, and weighing 60lbs less than the normal ZL1, the ZL1 1LE is the ultimate Camaro built for the most elite drivers everywhere.

Next up is the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, the sixth-generation Mustang on steroids. Dubbed as the most powerful Mustang ever made, the GT500's 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. The GT500 runs on the near-similar aerodynamics as the GT4 racecar as well as the optional carbon fiber pack for lesser weight and a more enjoyable driving experience. It features next-gen magnetic dampers that allow the GT500 to have the best lateral acceleration of any Mustang experienced.

And finally, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, which is still revered as the ultimate muscle car. The Demon is a special-edition Challenger SRT that made supercars cowered in fear because of the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine producing up to 840HP of power and the fastest 0-60mph time of any production sportscar, 2.3 seconds to be precise. It was well known to break every world record in history, especially the fact that being the first production car in the world that can do the longest wheelie as verified by the Guinness Book of World Records.

With the trio of ultimate American muscle cars set, it's time to settle once and for all which of these three is the greatest, and with that, let's use the hill climb course located somewhere near the caldera. It's like the Mexican version of the famed Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in my mind and the hill climb is the perfect discipline for the trio to flex their steroid-induced muscles as they attempt to drive their way to the top. Let's find out which one came out on top, shall we? Roll the tape!

After flexing their muscles on the hill climb, here are the results;

ZL1 1LE - 3:15.596

GT500 -  3:11.225

Demon - 3:29.109

What a shocking result! The most powerful muscle car in the world got beaten by a Mustang that is nearly a hundred less! Looks like Ford is the winner because their new GT500 not only is powerful full-stop but also capable of handling through the track like a European sports car, which is the GT500's breakfast, lunch, and tea. 

It's a shame that despite the Demon is the most powerful of the three, it ended up dead last in my little hill climb experiment with the trio. Well, I got to say, despite whatever happened, these muscle car powerhouses did make America great for good times and bad times, whatever the reason.

Whether you're representing the General, the Blue Oval, or Mopar, it's a real privilege to experience the ultimate American muscle cars. Although they may not be forever, their legacies will be forever remembered just by the smell of the high-performance race fuel exhumed from their tailpipes and the burnouts they've pulled.

Welcome to America!

My FH5 Log: The second-generation Barracuda

Ah, America. Land of the overpowered muscle cars. With their massive displacements, loud grunt, and muscular looks, muscle cars are what made America great. With muscle cars like the Mustang, Camaro, and Charger made America great, there are some forgotten ones that deserved to be appreciated and one of them is the second-generation Plymouth Barracuda.

Having obtained one of the most forgotten American muscle cars in history straight from FH5's Series 9 Storm Playlist, let's get to know more about the second-generation Barracuda, the one before it became the Cuda.

Launched as a 1967 model year car, the second-generation Barracuda still carries the same bits and bobs as the Plymouth Valiant just like its predecessor. Running on an A-body and offered in coupe, convertible, and fastback, the second-generation Barracuda features a range of a Slant-6 and a couple of V8 engines. Seen here is the Formula-S variant powered by a 383ci V8 Super Commando engine that produces 300hp of power. This variant was introduced in the 1968 Model Year.

Although less appreciated than its Cuda successor, this second-generation Barracuda has a lot of questions that need to be answered and with that, it's time to let its rough side out with a little dirt race against other muscle car enthusiasts who are not afraid to get their muscle and pony cars dirty. Send in the tape.

Mud, sweat, and gears. These ancient muscle cars sure love to go all-out in the name of Lady Liberty.

Although it has less appreciation than the big names in the muscle car era, the Plymouth Barracuda is proof that it was the rising star in the golden age of muscle cars, despite being classified as a pony car. What? Muscle cars and pony cars are different, you know, but you get the point and thanks to its Barracuda's NSD approach, it evolved into the Plymouth Cuda we know and love and fought its way until the very end. Quite an interesting story, eh?

Anyway, enjoy your new ride, and happy America day!

My GT7 Log: Know Your Legends - The Plymouth Superbird

Let's get to know about the legendary cars that are hard to get in Gran Turismo 7's Legend Cars not only because of their extreme rarity that appears once in a blue moon but also their outrageous price tag that takes almost forever to save one. Today, let's get to know about the Plymouth Superbird, an iconic stock car built for the road and track.

Despite calling it the twin car of the Dodge Charger Daytona, the Superbird is basically a Road Runner underneath because Plymouth never made a sibling car to the Dodge Charger. Both the Superbird and the Charger Daytona sported an extended nose and a massive rear wing but the shape of the roof is what separates these two models apart. Under the hood, the Plymouth Superbird can be fitted with either a 440 Super Commando, a 426 HEMI, or a 440 six-barrel engine. It is limited to 1000 units in order to comply with homologation regulations for stock car racing.

The Plymouth Superbird will have a one-lap, time attack around the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Let's find out how fast this is. Roll the tape.

It did it in 1:40.043, which is impressive for a stock car built for oval racing.

What other hard-to-get legendary cars should I drive next? Stay tuned for more.

New Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer

Five decades ago, there was an ancient cross-country vehicle known the world over as the Jeep Wagoneer. Produced for over 28 years with numerous minor changes, it was known to be one of the longest-running vehicles in American history. Fast forward to today and the Wagoneer is back as the luxury side of Jeep. The legend returns and it's ready to redefine the SUVs of the 21st century the American way. Let's have a quick dive with the 21st-century Wagoneer, the modern take of the legendary SUV that reshaped America.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

The folks from Stellantis don't want everybody to call the Wagoneer a Jeep because the 21st-century Wagoneer is a luxury extension of the Jeep brand. Whatever the reason, despite the signature Jeep grille on the front, there are no signs of Jeep markings in it, making the Wagoneer range a separate entity or whatever the reason, much like the Mustang from Ford or the Corvette from Chevrolet.

Anyway, the 21st-century Wagoneer is offered with two different versions to choose from such as the normal Wagoneer, which is priced at 68,590 US Dollars plus additional costs, and the ultra-luxurious Grand Wagoneer, which is priced at an ultra-expensive 87,590 US Dollars plus additional costs.

Beginning with the design, the Wagoneer stays faithful to its concept form first previewed last year. For a glorified Grand Cherokee catered for the 1%, the new Wagoneer's boxy styling and rugged character show its true nature as an American-made SUV promises to make America great again, whatever the reason. The normal Wagoneer variant is good to look at because of its pioneer image surrounding it but on the ultra-expensive Grand Wagoneer, its showboating looks delivers a lasting impression while placed on a metropolitan setting. Either way, they're both byproducts of real American values.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer interior

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer interior

The interior may not be as large as a Chevrolet Suburban but the new Wagoneer is still a practical, common-sense SUV with three-row seating fit for family use. 

While it boasts the best second-row and third-row legroom in its class, the results are somewhat not typical because whether if you're looking to nail its sweet spot or hitting yourself with the "out on a limo" feeling, you'd better start praying that the second-row seats are either separated so you can easily get through the third-row seating or in case the second-row seats accommodate three, pray that no child seats flooded the entire second-row or you'll be in big trouble getting through the third-row seating.

On the driver's side, the new Wagoneer's dashboard looks broadly similar to the latest Grand Cherokee but with some nice touches on it. Yes, it has a touch-screen sat-nav to play around with, but it's got two buttons mounted in it so you can easily adjust the volume or change radio stations without the hassle. One thing you'll get noticed is the rotary gear dial that is similar to what Jaguars and Land Rovers had today.

The Grand Wagoneer's interior, meanwhile, is high class indeed. Of course, it still packs three-row seating just like the normal Wagoneer but it boasts the most cargo volume behind the third row in its class, more than enough to carry either a golf bag on a trip to the country club or sensitive cargo in case of confidential missions. The best bits in the Grand Wagoneer's interior are the extensive use of handcrafted materials in the making of its seats, a classic combination of American walnut and authentic metal surfaces, and an extra touch screen above the glovebox. If you are prepared to pay a six-figure price tag for such privileges, the Grand Wagoneer's the luxury SUV that will upset the competition.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

As most people would say that the new Wagoneer runs on similar mechanicals as today's RAM 1500, you would expect that it's a tough cross-country machine built for all walks of life. Looks like they were right, almost. Because of such mechanicals, the new Wagoneer is offered as either a rear-wheel-drive or a four-wheel-drive with three different variations while the new Grand Wagoneer is offered only in the highest four-wheel-drive configuration, known as the Quadra-Trac II with rear eLSD and a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio.

The Wagoneer is powered by a 5.7L V8 engine with eTorque that produces 392HP of power and 404lb-ft of torque. The Grand Wagoneer, meanwhile, is powered by the 6.4L V8 engine that produces 470HP of power and 455lb-ft of torque. They're both mated to an eight-speed AT. In terms of towing, the normal Wagoneer can tow up to 10,000lbs while the Grand Wagoneer, despite its powerful engine, can tow less than 10,000lbs. Pity that the lesser one has more muscle than its final form if you know what I mean.

Built for almost all walks of life, both the new Wagoneer and the new Grand Wagoneer are packed with the Selec-Terrain Traction Management System that allows the driver to choose a wide variety of settings that fit through different road conditions with the Auto mode allowing the SUV to adapt through almost everything. It even comes with the Quadra-Lift Air Suspension that can be raised or lowered depending on which road it faces.

The Grand Wagoneer can do so much more because of its active two-speed transfer case with Selec-Speed Control, giving it more capability to ascend or descend through various road elevations thanks to its hill ascent and hill descent control features. With such numerous features, it seems that the Grand Wagoneer is the better cross-country vehicle than the normal Wagoneer and looks like rivals such as the Lincoln Navigator and the Cadillac Escalade are wishing they had their mommies with them.

Both the Wagoneer and the Grand Wagoneer comes with a wide array of safety features such as the available Surround View Camera with washer, Active Lane Management System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection, Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, and many others.

It's no wonder why the new Wagoneer range from Jeep is the most expensive Jeeps you can buy because of its "American Premium" status. Made by the Americans for the 1-percent Americans who prefer free-market capitalism, this is the prime example of how American capitalism practiced, whatever the reason.

Of course, being part of a company colonized by Europeans, the 21st-century Wagoneer still embodies the same can-do American spirit.

Photo: Jeep

Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The Jeep Grand Cherokee enters its fifth generation, but not in a way you've expected it to be. Why? Because the newest version kicked off with the first-ever three-row variant known as the Grand Cherokee L. So, what's it all about the first three-row Grand Cherokee in history?

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The first-ever Grand Cherokee L starts at 38,635 US Dollars plus additional costs, which is more expensive than its equivalent, the Dodge Durango. While the Durango is made for showoffs who love to go louder in a big way, the Grand Cherokee L is made for cowboys and equestrians alike. From exploring through the Utah mountains to driving through Michelin-starred restaurants in the streets of Hollywood, from bringing exploration stuff for your next outdoor adventure to escorting VIPs, the Grand Cherokee L is built for almost all kinds of jobs.

In terms of design, the new Grand Cherokee's exterior is well-sculpted and handsomely reskinned from the previous model. Although adventurous in spirit, the long-wheelbase form is the key point of the new model, and whichever way you look at it, it's a Jeep thing indeed. One thing that will have everybody noticed is the implementation of the American flag near the Grand Cherokee banner, proof that it's proudly made by Americans for the so-called free world.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L interior

Checking the interior, Jeep put a lot of effort into redefining the Grand Cherokee lineage as a luxury utility vehicle built for all kinds of situations. On the driver's side, they are greeted with a string of high-tech stuff from the instrumental cluster to the touch screen sat-nav with no buttons and dials to control the volume, which spells bad news for speedo boys behind the wheel. Good thing the climate control still has dials, which is essential indeed for a luxury car like this. Another nuisance for speedo boys behind the wheel is the rotary gear dial akin to Jaguars and Land Rovers of today.

Troublesome the driver's side is for speedo boys behind the wheel, the passenger side is where the Grand Cherokee L shines and because being the long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee, it has seating up to six or seven passengers. Whether if it's for a family outing, road-tripping with your friends, or escorting VIPs to their destinations, the three-row layout of the Grand Cherokee L really is the jack-of-all-trades or in some cases, jack-of-all-tirades. Take the second-row seats for instance. With the console or seat blocking the middle in the expensive versions, you'll have difficulty getting through the third-row seats but in cheaper versions without the massive thing in the middle, getting through the third-row seats is as easy as ABC.

Like most SUVs, the passenger seats can be folded down to accumulate up to 84.6 cubic feet of boot space. Enough room to fit your newly bought 8K TV from your nearest Costco or two BMXs for your next cycling trip.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The Grand Cherokee L is powered by a choice of two petrol engines; a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine with an updated engine start-stop technology and a more powerful 5.7L V8 engine with cylinder shut-off technology, all mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The V6 engine produces 290hp of power and 257lb-ft of torque while the V8 engine produces 357hp of power, 390lb-ft of torque, and has a towing capacity of up to 7,200 pounds.

The Grand Cherokee L is rear-wheel-drive by default but when opted with the four-wheel-drive configuration, it features numerous capabilities such as the available Quadra-Trac II with rear eLSD, Selec-Terrain traction management, and many others. Opt-in for the Overland variant with the available Off-Road Group and you'll have a Grand Cherokee L that can tackle almost everywhere with water fording through up to 24 inches of water, up to 10.9 inches of ground clearance, higher levels of articulation, and more.

Built on a new unibody architecture and improved dynamics underneath, the Grand Cherokee L, despite its long wheelbase, drives neatly like a proper luxury car. Not dynamic as such but it's surprisingly mild to drive on the streets and when taken off-road, it's almost as great to drive as a Land Rover Discovery.

The Grand Cherokee L boasts the most available safety and security features in its class. With such safety features equipped inside and out, the Grand Cherokee L is by no means the safest SUV in its class. Out of all the safety equipment that got drivers noticed, the night vision camera is the top pick. Although not military-grade, it's a cool safety feature that works after hours. What's also cool is the Interior Rear Monitoring Camera feature, which is ideal for those who want to check their little toddlers or fragile objects without looking away from the road. And then, there's the Digital Rearview Mirror that uses an LCD monitor for a distraction-free behind view.

The Grand Cherokee L is the luxurious, most capable, and technologically advanced SUV that emerged from the Land of the Brave and Home of the Free. Whether if you're a cowboy who loves taking it through the wild side or an equestrian who prefers a civilized life in the urban environment, this SUV is built for all walks of life, whether you like it or not.

Photo: Jeep

Forza Horizon 4: Let's review Series 35 cars!

The Jeep Gladiator, Citroen DS, and the Porsche 928 are the cars Forza Horizon 4 players worked hard to obtain throughout the course of the Series 35 update, and as new challenges await, let's take a quick pause to review the trio of Series 35 cars obtained throughout the update.

The Jeep Gladiator that you've obtained from the Summer Playlist, so what is it? Well, the Gladiator name has been revived by Jeep for their first-ever pickup truck since the Comanche and it's based on the Wrangler JL. You can think of it as a Wrangler JL with a rear bed to store some raw American stuff only Cowboy Charlie can think of. Despite the rear bed space, the Gladiator works and feels just like the Wrangler and so are the choice of engines with the range-topper bearing the Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine.

Next up is the Citroen DS 23 Pallas that you've obtained from the Winter Playlist. This is the iconic hatchback that first introduced Citroen's signature hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension system which uses liquid hydraulic and gas-pressured suspension instead of springs, giving it a comfy ride on all kinds of road surfaces. It was the first to use disc brakes. There was a well-known trivia that because of the Citroen DS's durability, it managed to keep the French president Charles De Gaulle safe from a failed assassination attempt, putting his loyalty to the car company behind this car.

Lastly, the one that you've obtained from the Spring Playlist, the Porsche 928. It's one of the infamous trio used on the Top Gear Patagonia Special alongside the Mustang Mach 1 and the Lotus Esprit. Unlike most Porsches derived from other vehicles, the 928 is all-original and it's the first V8 FR Porsche that caused quite a controversy from purists everywhere and so is the price tag.

Now that we got to know about those Series 35 cars, let's give this trio a quick spin just to find out what's like to be in one of these sweet rides. Roll the tape!

Enjoy your new rides!

Jeep Wrangler JL 4xe

On the inside and out, it looks exactly similar to the current Jeep Wrangler JL. It has the same rugged exterior design that most would call timeless, it has the same interior features as well as the same offroad capabilities as the normal JL but what's under the hood is a shocking revelation because for the first time ever, the Wrangler gets its first-ever PHEV model called the Wrangler 4xe, the silent off-roader that will keep environmentalists happy.

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

Priced twice as much as the normal Wrangler JL at the rate of 47,995 US Dollars plus additional costs, the first-ever Wrangler 4xe adds some environmentally-friendly approach to the world's dirtiest offroader. 

To differentiate the 4xe variant from a normal Wrangler JL, it's been given some blue highlights on the hood and bumpers, the Jeep and Trail Rated badge and the Rubicon livery on the side, and the interior. It dons the 4xe badge at the back, proof that it's the silent offroader you're looking for. Oh, and it's available exclusively in four-door.

The Wrangler 4xe's PHEV powertrain comprises a 2.0L l4 DOHC DI Turbo engine bolted to a 400v 17-kWh li-ion nickel manganese cobalt battery pack, two electric motors, engine-mounted motor generator unit, and ZF 8-speed AT. This powertrain delivers 375hp of power and 637Nm of torque with a range of an estimated 50MPGe and a range of 400 miles.

Taking advantage of this powertrain, the Wrangler 4xe features three modes of operation called E Select. You can either have the petrol engine do the talking, the electric motor, or both, but seriously, the electric part is what this offroader boasts the most for being silent because when in off-road-oriented Rubicon guise with Tru-Lok axles, 4:1 Rock-Track HD Full Time 4WD, and 4.10 rear axle ratio, it shows its true beauty of being a silent offroader. Getting itself dirty while being nice to the wilderness, that's the future we all believe in, almost.

In more civilized variants such as the Sahara and High Altitude, it's still not bad to enjoy its silent approach with near-good offroad credentials.

Is this the future of Jeep we all believe in? If so, then everyone's invited to give this silent offroader a try.

Photo: Jeep

Forza Horizon 4: American beefcakes

As America blows up the summer skies with its fireworks, the world of Forza has its own take on what others know as the American trinity. The Ford Mustang, the Chevrolet Camaro, and the Dodge Challenger are the real American trinity that delivers life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for speedo boys everywhere. These three have been flexing their beefcakes for several years with the aging Challenger trumping both because of the limited-edition Demon that scared away even the most European supercars on the road.







Drawing reference from a certain Grand Tour episode, the muscle car trio consisting of the current-generation ZL1, the now-legendary Challenger SRT Demon, and the RTR Mustang Spec 5, are flexing their muscles to see which muscle car has the bearing of "E Pluribus Unum", which means "out of many, one".

First up, is the ZL1. Powered by a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine, it produces 650HP of power and the same amount of torque while mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic gearbox. While this is the most powerful Camaro ever made, dynamics are still one of the ZL1's priorities especially when it comes to the Magnetic Ride Control suspension and standard electronic Limited-Slip Differential. As a high-performance muscle car that balances power and dynamics on the road and on the track, the new ZL1 is all business or so they say.

The Demon, on the other hand, is a special edition Challenger that made supercars cowered in fear because of the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine producing up to 840HP of power and the fastest 0-60mph time of any production sportscar, 2.3 seconds to be precise. It was well known to break every world record in history, especially the fact that being the first production car in the world that can do the longest wheelie as verified by the Guinness Book of World Records. So record-breaking, drag-racing organizers won't let the Demon join the party, some say.

Lastly, the RTR Spec 5 is a tuning package for the facelifted Ford Mustang by RTR with a specially-made body kit and upgrades underneath. Customers can opt for more power upgrades when they want, of course.







Just like in one episode of The Grand Tour, the muscle car trio are lapping around an abandoned car factory to see which one is the fastest and here in Forza Horizon 4, I found an abandoned rail yard to pit these three for a quick lap to see which one is "out of many, one". Waving the American flag, the quick lap shootout is on to find out which of the three muscle cars is the best.

In the end, here are the results;

ZL1 - 0:43.844
Demon - 0:41.842
RTR Spec 5 - 0:45.412



So, this is the clear winner. Although the Demon is stodgy, old, and went out of production, it's still hell-raising quick, and even with the Demon now in the pages of history, it's proof that Dodge really is the E Pluribus Unum because of their class-leading horsepower and performance that makes Europeans running scared. They're right. The Europeans should rethink before taking these Hellcats on.

Anyway, enjoy the fireworks, America!

Enjoy the life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness you've been looking for all the years!

Forza Horizon 4: Remembering the SRT Grand Cherokee

With the prize-only Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is only reserved for those who did outstanding results in numerous Cross Country races, it's hard to miss the SRT version of Jeep's award-winning luxury SUV that keeps crossing paths like every Jeep should. As a matter of fact, I haven't kept in touch with this thing since our Southern Europe journey in FH2. But now, I managed to keep in touch with an old friend having managed to cash in those points for this crossover.



To recall, this is based on the 2014MY facelift Grand Cherokee and this model replaces the SRT8 variant. The 470HP HEMI 6.4L V8 engine remains from the old SRT8 but the gearbox's been swapped to an 8-speed automatic for better performance and fuel economy. In addition, the Selec-Track system has been tweaked so when in Track Mode, there's a torque split change to make it more responsive from mid-corner to exit, allowing them to deliver quick lap times on track.



So, after having a quick talk about this car and some flashbacks between me and this Grand Cherokee about the time when I drove it back to the festival, I decided to take it for a spin to see if this macho crossover still has the moves to make it go like Nina Needs To Go. Anyone knows where the nearest restroom is? I really need to go. Oops, there's the flashback!



Job well done. There's nothing else I can say.

Enjoy your new ride.

Forza Horizon 4: Christine strikes Horizon

A bad weed is a lot harder to kill and so is the infamous car as seen in the Stephen King masterpiece, Christine, known as the Plymouth Fury comes haunting down the streets of United Kingdom in the world of Forza Horizon 4. With the infamous title car in my trophy case, there's so much to tell about this horror movie car in so little time to let's make it short before I go.



While the Fury was famed for being a horror movie car in a Stephen King masterpiece, Christine, there's a quick history about this Plymouth. First launched in 1956, the Fury is a sub-series of the Belvedere and when improved for the 1958 model year, it sports a 350 cu in (5.7L) Golden Commando engine with two four-barrel carburetors producing 305hp of power with ten more for the fuel injection option, which was sadly recalled. There are various Plymouth models at that time aside from the Fury to use the Golden Commando engine.



Anyway, enough for the quick info because it's time for me to atone for my sins by driving one of the famous cars to appear in a horror movie and see if it lives up to its horror movie fame. Let's go, Christine.



Job well done, there's nothing else I can say.

Enjoy your new ride.

Forza Horizon 4: DAYTONAAA!!!

Having muscled my way through the abyss of the Spring season in Horizon, I got my hands on a classic Dodge Charger Daytona and looks like I'm going to have that Fast and Furious flashback in my head the moment I set foot to this wickedly-styled muscle car emerged from its success in stock car racing.



The Charger Daytona, emerged from the time where wind resistance plays a key role in stock car racing in America, features a revolutionary pointed fiberglass nose to reduce drag and its signature tall rear wing for better downforce at high speeds. With only 503 machines built, most of the units made were come with the 440 Hemi engine with either a four barrel carburetor or the Six Pack with two-barrel carburetors. There is a well-known fact that Buddy Baker drove the Daytona to break the 200mph barrier in 1970, a speed record that lasted for 13 years. With its impressive race career even more than the Plymouth Superbird brother, the Charger Daytona is labeled as the King of the Aero Cars.



With quick info done, it's time for me to channel my inner Vin Diesel as I'm going for broke with this Charger Daytona and see if I can outwit the other muscle cars around me, even while I'm on drag tires in a middle of a wet spring. I'm not sure if someone managed to get their thousand horse monster on drag tires won a race while trying to survive through different corners but hey, challenge accepted. It doesn't hurt mixing and matching stuff in the middle of No Limits Horizon so here goes...



Job well done. There's nothing else I can say.

Enjoy your new ride!