Although there has been a few custom conversions by enthusiasts, there was a time when Porsche was actually toying with the idea of a V8-powered 911. The company even went as far as creating a prototype which could have spawned a successor to the famed 959. Check out the video […]
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For Sale: 930 Porsche 911 with 350 Chev V8 conversion
Whether you like crazy conversions or not, a 930 Porsche 911 with a 350ci Chev V8 is always going to attract plenty of attention. Speaking of which, an example is up for sale right now on eBay. Yep, a Porsche 911 powered by V8 American muscle. According to the advertisement, […]
Porsche 911 Turbo with Chevrolet LS1 V8 conversion
Here’s a strange conversion for you. It’s a Porsche 911 Turbo with a Chevrolet LS1 5.7-litre V8 mounted in the back. Never before have we seen such an interesting combination of Germany’s finest blended with American muscle. The project was found on LS1tech forums, and is being undertaken by a […]
Mercedes Reveals Second-Gen AMG GT Coupe with Four Seats & 430kW V8
Mercedes-AMG has launched its second-generation GT Coupe and, surprisingly, practicality looks to be a big ticket item for the company, which has given the AMG GT some family cred with a new four-seat layout. Officially, it’s a two-plus-two arrangement, with the platform being stretching out 182mm to 4728mm in length, […]
Hennessey Launches Venom F5 Revolution Roadster with Insane 1355kW Twin-Turbo V8
Everyone’s favourite Texan hypercar manufacturer, Hennessey, has lifted the veil on their latest creation – a roadster version of the Venom F5 finished in bare carbon fibre… you can lift your jaws from the ground now. After launching the open-top Venom F5 Roadster last year and the track-focused Venom F5 […]
Corvette ZR1 prototype spotted testing, to debut turbocharged V8
Chevrolet has been spotted testing what looks to be its upcoming performance flagship, the C8-generation ZR1, with video footage emerging of a prototype mule making some mean noises. What makes the ZR1’s launch particularly interesting is the fact that it’s the first mid-engined ZR1 to date, and it’s expected to […]
2022 Porsche 911 Turbo review (video)
Porsche has been honing the Turbo nameplate now for almost 50 years. That’s near-50 years of development and priceless knowledge and data under its belt. It means the company automatically knows what combinations work and what combinations don’t work with each and every generation. In that sense, the latest, 2022 […]
For Sale: Original 1972 Porsche 911E 2.4, owned by 99yo enthusiast
A handful of classic Porsche sports cars is going up for sale next month as part of the Shannons 2020 Winter auction event, and included in the mix is an immaculate, second-owner 1972 Porsche 911E 2.4. It’s been in the hands of a 99 year-old owner since 1975, having bought […]