Testing footage of the 2013 Nissan GT-R on the Nurburgring has been released showing a lap time of 7:21. The time is not official but could be a good sign of what to expect. According to the details of this particular (2012) 2013 Nissan GT-R Nurburgring lap, the car was […]
Brett Davis
Brett is the editor and founder of PerformanceDrive. He's obsessed with driving, having played with Matchbox cars until he was tall enough to drive a real one. After initially working as a mechanic, Brett earned a degree in journalism and entered media as an editorial assistant at Top Gear Australia magazine. He then worked at CarAdvice. His dream is to live next door to the Nurburgring in Germany.
2013 Ford Mustang unveiled, GT500 gets 650hp (485kW)
Ford has unveiled the new 2013 Ford Mustang just ahead of its 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show debut. And straight off the bat, the Shelby GT500 version, with 650hp, hits a home run as the most powerful Mustang ever produced. The new 2013 Ford Mustang might not showcase a huge update […]
DP Motorsports Porsche 911 with carbon fibre panels
When it comes to retro appeal and raw performance, air-cooled Porsche 911s are up there with the best. This DP Motorsports Porsche 911 build from Germany fits the bill perfectly. It features not just a heavily tuned engine; vast body modifications are also implemented on this DP Motorsports Porsche 911 to […]
2014 Chevrolet Corvette renderings of actual model
Undisguised prototypes of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette have apparently been spotted. These images are said to represent the precise look of that new model. At first, it’s always a bit skeptical when relying on rendered images, but according to Jalopnik, who came up with these renderings, these are an exact […]
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG revealed ahead of LA Show
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG prior to its official 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show unveiling later this week. The new hottest version of the 2012 ML SUV features AMG’s new 5.5-litre V8 BITURBO engine, also seen in the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG. Like the […]
Abarth 500C Esseesse convertible on sale in Australia
The Abarth 500C Esseesse convertible is now on sale in Australia. This is the open-top version of the popular little pocket rocket known internationally as the Fiat 500 Abarth. In Australia, the Fiat 500 Abarth is officially called the Abarth 500 Esseesse, as evident by the complete lack of Fiat […]
Honda CR-Z ‘Type R’ confirmed – report
Honda has revealed plans to develop a hotter version of the CR-Z, likely to be called a Honda CR-Z Type R. Even though cars are becoming greener and greener, it doesn’t always mean performance has to be shelved in place of environmentally-friendly technologies. According to the Temple of VTEC, who […]
Subaru BRZ to compete in Japanese 2012 Super GT
The highly anticipated Subaru BRZ will apparently run in the 2012 season of the Super GT, Japanese Grand Touring Car championship (JGTC). Details recently emerged on a Subaru motorsport website, via FT86club. This very basic silhouette image shows what could potentially be the Subaru BRZ Super GT touring car. All […]