At a recent 2012 Audi Q3 press launch in Switzerland, Audi revealed a prototype 2012 Audi Q3 ‘RS’ edition to all the journalists as a kind of surprise. The Q3 RS was rumoured to be in the making, but now, Audi has simply shown that such a model will exist, […]
Year: 2011
Audi Quattro Concept production could get green light
The Audi Quattro Concept is one stunning piece of work. If you’ve never dreamed about owning an original Audi Quattro, you’ve never dreamed. It’s a car that sounds like no other, coming to fame screaming its five-cylinder lungs out during the mid ‘80s in Group B Rally. While the original […]
For Sale: Bullet Roadster V8 Mazda MX-5
This Bullet Roadster Mazda MX-5 is the perfect car for those who want an MX-5, but haven’t bought one yet because they feel it lacks in power. Well how does a V8-powered Mazda MX-5 sound? Bullet is a specialist performance car factory in Queensland which is renowned for transforming MX-5s […]
Video: Nissan GT-R Switzer R1K-X package on dyno
Switzer, US-based Ohio tuning specialist, has come up with an R35 GT-R R1K-X package that takes power to an earth-shattering 1250hp at the wheels, or 932.5kW. Switzer has released a video of one of the first dyno runs. The tuning company says the run was achieved using VP Q16 race […]
Forza Motorosport 4 Limited Collector’s Edition announced
One of the best driving simulator games out there, next to Gran Turismo of course, is Forza. A Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Collector’s Edition pack has just been announced for when the game is released in October. The pack includes all kinds of goodies, unique cars and in-game add-ons and […]
Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Concept at Goodwood Festival
Honda has pulled the wraps off a brand new Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Concept at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car features an obvious chunky bodykit and could include some engine performance upgrades. Although the Honda CR-Z is a hybrid, it’s definitely the sportiest hybrid currently on sale. […]
Five awesome performance car YouTube videos
Here at PerformanceDrive, when we’re not reporting on the performance car world, driving, or straining the octane booster from our blood, we spend our relaxation time watching car-related videos. There’s nothing better than sitting down with a bowl full of popcorn in preparation for a trawl on YouTube (or PerformanceDrive.com.au) […]
Toyota Celica gets fastest time at 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed
A Toyota Celica GT-Four has posted the Fastest Time of the Day (FTD) with a time of 48.07 seconds at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb event. Even though the West Sussex Goodwood event attracts loads of fantastic supercars and some of most iconic race cars ever conceived, Toyota […]