It’s been a sad day for all Ferrari and automotive fans alike, as yesterday Sergio Scaglietti passed away, aged 91. Scaglietti and his Carrozzeria Scaglietti body shop are responsible for some of the most glorious Ferrari models ever made. The name may sound instantly familiar to some, as the Ferrari […]
Month: November 2011
Video: 913hp BMW M5 turbo overcomes tyres in any gear
Ever wondered what happens when 681kW (913hp) is put through to the rear wheels all at once? This 913hp BMW M5 turbo shows what can happen when lots and lots of power meets nowhere near enough tyre traction. Translated from a dutch website as best as we and Google Translate […]
Toyota FT-86 teased again in new promo video
Another day and another piece of the Toyota FT-86 is revealed. This time Toyota has released a video promo featuring the all-new sports coupe. Images of what purport to be the Toyota FT-86 production car have already been leaked, both showing off new Modellista accessories and the normal production model. […]
Video: 2013 Nissan GT-R does 0-100km/h in 2.84 seconds – UPDATE
A new video has been released showing a 2013 Nissan GT-R doing 0-100km/h in just 2.84 seconds. This is around 0.2 seconds quicker than the current 2011 model year (MY) GT-R. With the new model update comes more power, and more aero, so one would expect quicker acceleration times. Up […]
Jaguar E-Type wins ‘Restoration of the Year’ award
A classic Jaguar E-Type has been crowned the ‘Restoration of the Year’ winner after being completely rebuilt by Classic Motor Cars in the UK (CMC). A panel of judges, including Jay Leno, Derek Bell, and Lady Susie Moss, ranked the mint Jag the best after it was put through a […]
Porsche Design Tower features garages on all 57 levels
How would you like a garage right next to your apartment, regardless of what level you live on? Plans for a Porsche Design Tower featuring exactly that have just been approved. All 57 levels of a new building set to be built in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, will feature apartments […]
BMW M Performance attending 2011 Essen Motor Show
BMW Performance and BMW M Performance have announced they will be attending the 2011 Essen Motor Show, presenting a range of upgrade tuning options. Similar to the just finished 2011 SEMA Show, the 2011 Essen Motor Show is for tuning specialists, brands and aftermarket products. It showcases some of the […]
Ferrari wants more F1 technology in its road cars
Ferrari has expressed that it wants to apply more of its Formula One racing technology into its road cars, even though there are rules which limit manufacturers from doing so. One of the technologies Ferrari would love to adapt to its road cars is further aerodynamics. But unfortunately, pretty much […]