Completely ridiculous: Ariel Atom 500 V8

Light weight + lots of power = speed. A simple formula that usually results in either a) a heavy car with lots of power, or b) a light car with good power. And for good reason, as too much power with too little weight could be disastrous for some more, shall we say, unskilled drivers.

However, in rare instances some choose to take it to the extreme. In which case we have the following to offer: the Ariel Atom 500, which weighs 1,102 pounds and sports a 2.4 liter, 500hp V8. The engine is a marvel in itself, achieving peak power at 10,000 rpm.

Conservative estimates put performance from 0-60 under 3 seconds and 0-100 in seven seconds which shifting through a sequential six speed gearbox. For those brave enough to own or drive one, pricing and availability haven't yet been announced.

Chip Foose builds a 2010 Ford Mustang that you can win

Obvious to anyone who watches TV or reads car magazines, Chip Foose is a talented guy. And he recently got his hands on a new 2010 Mustang on an episode of Spike TV's MuscleCar.

Unlike most all of Foose's creations, however, you can actually register to win this one at PowerBlockTv.com. The Mustang features an Edelbrock supercharger system, Roush body kit, Magnaflow exhaust, Foose wheels and Pirelli tires, Baer brakes, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, and a unique paint scheme designed by Foose himself. You can submit an entry to win once a week until October 12.

Karvajal Designs ZX-1 Chevrolet Corvette widebody

Karvajal Designs has been offering appearance enhancing Corvette pieces for a while, and now they are giving up the details on it's C6 enhancing package. The ZX-1 Stage One package includes a completely redesigned body kit that widens the Vette's body to 80 inches, along with front and rear LEDs, custom exhaust, rear diffuser and 18-inch HRE aluminum wheels. Other appearance enhancers include aluminum sill plates, floor mats, flat-bottom steering wheel, and alcantra race seats.

A performance package is also available, and includes Baer brakes, a Pfaft coil-over suspension, anti-roll bars, full under-body aero package and a Magnuson supercharger tuned to produce over 600 horsepower. You can get all the details on the ZX-1 at Karvajal's website.