With the Toyota FT-86 and Subaru BRZ really sizzling up anticipation, Hyundai Australia has confirmed the Hyundai Veloster Turbo will be heading Down Under. The car will rival the Japanese coupes, taking a very similar slice of the market. With details of the Toyota FT-86 recently leaked, pointing to a […]
Day: 3 November 2011
Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta twin supercharged with 875hp
You’ve got modified cars, then you’ve got modified high-performance cars, like this Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta twin-supercharged V12 that offers a whacking 875hp (653kW). Renowned German Ferrari tuner, Novitec Rosso, has been known to produce some pretty wicked Ferrari creations in its time. But this 599 stands out […]
Land Rover performance brand could be on the way – report
Land Rover is apparently thinking of expanding and opening a new performance brand, separate to Land Rover and Range Rover. The new brand could offer a bespoke and distinct high-performance range of vehicles. According to a recent Inside Line report in the US, Land Rover Global brand director, John Edwards, […]
BMW electric turbocharger patent application filed
Speculations surrounding BMW developing an electric turbocharger have now been confirmed. A BMW electric turbocharger patent application has been made in Germany. The system could be used to assist conventional turbochargers in spooling up. Some may remember our report a couple of month’s ago outlining a possible triple turbocharger setup […]
Video: 2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC testing with Carlos Sainz
Two-time WRC winner Carlos Sainz has been seen testing the 2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC mule in the back roads of Germany. This comes after Volkswagen announced it would join the WRC in 2013, after being absent from the sport for more than 20 years. The 2013 Volkswagen Polo R […]
For Sale: 1990 Jaguar XJ220 prototype #002
What’s better than a Jaguar XJ220? How about a 1990 Jaguar XJ220 prototype like this example recently found on eBay. It is known as the second and only existing prototype around. According to the ad, this ultra-rare 1990 Jaguar XJ220 prototype features a Heidigger 3.5-litre twin-turbo engine – an engine […]
TRD Toyota FT-86 kit revealed
More and more details of the highly anticipated Toyota FT-86 are coming through. Today, images of the TRD Toyota FT-86 have been revealed in a leaked parts catalogue. The TRD Toyota FT-86 consists of a styling kit which dresses up the new sports coupe for a bit of personalisation. These […]
Video: ‘Melbourne Cup’ performance car factory quarter mile top 24
With the Melbourne Cup over for another year, we thought we’d come up with a bit of a cup of ourselves. A factory quarter mile cup if you will. Ever wondered what a top 24 all-star car list would look like, comprising of some of the quickest cars around in […]