Video: Jay Leno drives a reborn DeLorean

DeLorean was never a real success as the company went bankrupt soon after it was introduced in early 80s. It had all the looks, but the heavy Renault sourced 2.8-liter V6 with 135 hp was just wrong for this futuristic sports car.

Now this already classic sports cars has been “rescued” by DeLorean Motorcar Company, which can give it little more power from the stock Renault V6(up to 195 hp) and some other modifications to make it better than the original car.

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Video: Jay Leno on the passenger seat of a McLaren MP4-12C prototype

Talk show host and car nut Jay Leno was just recently a quest on Top Gear show driving the reasonably priced car. While in UK he also got a chance to see the development of the McLaren MP4-12, which goes on sale in spring 2011.

This new 600 hp supercar is entirely developed by McLaren Automotive and when it arrives will go against the likes of Porsche 911 Turbo and Ferrari 458 Italia.

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Video: Jay Leno drives a two-seater electric Tano

Tango is an odd looking electric car. This two seater is created by Rick Woodbury and less than 20 are made. This three feet wide car is small enough to drive in adjacent lanes like a motorcycle.

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Video: Jay Leno’s 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

Here we have a great video of Mr. Leno’s latest addition to his garage - SL63 AMG. Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 that puts out 525 hp with 465 lb-ft. of torque.

SL 63 is the first Mercedes with the all-new, AMG-developed Speedshift MCT seven-speed automatic transmission. This transmission has for different programs: Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus and Manual.

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Video: Jay Leno introduces his 2009 Corvette ZR1

This should not be a surprise that Jay Leno has a Corvette section in his garage. Now when the most powerful Corvette is out, it is obvious that Mr. Leno gets one.

He just does not get one of the ZR1’s, he gets the first one. As always the most interesting part is when he takes his new car out on the road. Once on the road you can hear the amazing sound of the ZR1, while Jay shares his thoughts on the most powerful Corvette ever. Funniest part is when Jay says: ….. it’s a Chevy, you fix it with a hammer:)

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Video: Jay Leno introduces his 1986 Lamborghini Countach

Jay Leno is one of the luckiest men in the world. His collection of cars is more than impressive. What we have here is a great video where Jay introduces his red 1986 Lamborghini Countach.

In this video, Jay takes us back to late 80s and beginning of 90s where lot of guys had Lamborghini posters on their walls. Yes, I was one of them and now it is very interesting to see Jay talk about this classic supercar he has owned close to 22 years.

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SEMA 2007: Jay Lenos E85-powered Z06-inspired C6RS Corvette

“Tonight Show” host Jay Leno’s predilection for performance cars is no secret, but many fellow enthusiasts may not know that he is keenly interested in alternative fuels. To prove that red-blooded power mixes easily with a touch of green, Leno partnered with Pratt & Miller – the engineering company that builds and campaigns C6.R Corvettes – to develop a modified Corvette Z06 that is capable of running on E85 ethanol. It was unveiled at the 2007 SEMA Show.

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The first Can-Am Spyder Roadster rolls off the assembly line (VIDEO)

A three-wheel vehicle (two in the front, one in the rear), the Spyder roadster offers the performance of a traditional motorcycle with much of the peace-of-mind of a convertible sports car. It is powered by a Rotax® 990 V-Twin engine, produced by BRP Rotax, the company’s Austrian division and a world leader in engine development.

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