Performance vehicle development specialist Prodrive has developed a new kind of carbon fibre in the UK. Yep, coloured carbon fibre. The material is expected not only to be a popular new choice for aftermarket tuners, but also upper-premium carmakers. Specific details on how the new technology is created haven’t been […]
Year: 2013
Video: Standard 2013 SRT Viper runs 11.1 seconds on quarter mile
A factory standard 2013 SRT Viper has been run at Palm Beach International Raceway by DragTimes. As you can see below, the US muscle car ran an 11.1-second run at 205km/h. It’s a pretty impressive time for a road-legal vehicle, on the contrary, the 2013 Viper does come with a […]
For Sale: VL Brock HDT Director, VL Group A SS, and VC HDT
A collection of very rare and highly collectable HDT and HSV Holdens will go up for auction on April 29, as part of the Shannons Autumn Classic in Melbourne. In the mix is a one-of-nine VL Brock HDT Director, a VL Group A SS Walkinshaw, and a VC HDT sedan. […]
Porsche Boxster, Cayman, 911 and Cayenne prices slashed
Porsche Cars Australia (PCA) has announced price cuts for almost its entire showroom range (excluding the Panamera). From the Boxster, Cayman, 911, to the Cayenne SUV, there’s reductions of up to $36,300 being put in place. The price cuts come as part of Porsche’s plan to increase local annual sales […]
2013 SRT Viper crash ends tragically, killing Chrysler engineer
A Chrysler engineer has died after being involved in a serious crash while behind the wheel of a new 2013 SRT Viper. The incident occurred on a highway in Hartland, Michigan, USA. Believed to be one of the first ever 2013 SRT Viper crashes, the Chrysler-registered supercar was being driven […]
Fast and Furious 7 already confirmed, July 2014
Even though Fast and Furious 6 hasn’t actually hit cinemas yet, Universal Studios has just confirmed a seventh installment of the film franchise is in the making and will hit cinemas on July 11, 2014. The news was revealed at a recent CinemaCon event in Las Vegas. Star character and […]
New Edelbrock E-Force Classic Supercharger for small block Chev
Edelbrock has released a video demonstration of its latest supercharger package for small block Chevrolet V8s. Called the E-Force Classic Supercharger, the mighty unit is capable of boosting output to a whopping 562kW. Adapted to a 350-cubic-inch (5.7-litre) Chevrolet V8, the new supercharger certainly adds a certain meanness to the […]
Strange McLaren X-1 one-off MSO creation spotted at Bahrain F1
Just like Ferrari has its special team capable of catering for various ultra-wealthy clients and their unique, tailor-made orders, McLaren has its MSO unit (Special Operations). One of its recent projects, known as the McLaren X-1, was spotted at the Bahrain F1 on the weekend. You might not immediately recognise […]