German tuning specialist Novitec Rosso has just released a video showcasing its most extreme Novitec Rosso exhaust system for the Ferrari 458 Italia. The Ferrari 458 Italia already comes standard with a superb-sounding 4.5-litre V8 producing 419 passion-filled kilowatts, but Novitec Rosso has managed to make the latest Ferrari supercar […]
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.
Shelby Mustang G.T.350CR by Classic Recreations
Classic Recreations in the US has released details about its latest Ford Shelby Mustang package, the Shelby Mustang G.T.350CR. Based on an original Ford Mustang Fastback from 1965-1966, Classic Recreations provides a full restoration in the form of more modern suspension and steering, a new drivetrain and a fresh 7.0-litre […]
Rimac One Concept to be unveiled at Frankfurt show with 800kW
Croatian company, Rimac Automobile, will be unveiling an all-new 800kW electric supercar concept called the Rimac One Concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Rimac has released an early teaser image to build anticipation. Although the body and design of the Rimac One Concept is concealed under a […]
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 7o7 Edition by Wheelsandmore
Exotic car tuner Wheelsandmore has released a new tuning pack called the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 7o7 Edition. It includes a significant jump up in horserpower, uprated suspension and various exterior and interior trimming revisions over the standard SLR McLaren. Not that the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren needs any more performance, Wheelsandmore […]
Video: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park tour
Ferrari World has released a new video previewing Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – the world’s biggest indoor theme park – and its attractions. The park officially opened late last year. Inside, it’s Ferrari enthusiasts’ heaven, with loads of red paint and prancing horse logos as far as the eye can […]
Video: Ken Block’s Gymkhana FOUR Ford Fiesta anti-lag teaser
Ken Block and the Monster Energy Rally team are readying the new Ford Fiesta HFHV (Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle) for the upcoming Gymkhana FOUR rally video, and have released an early teaser that shows the anti-lag system being filmed by an array of GoPro’s new ‘bullet time’ cameras. Watch below […]
Jeff Denmeade to race at 2012 Pikes Peak with Australian made Skelta G-Force
Australian race driver Jeff Denmeade has his sights set on the 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb and will tackle the 19.99km Race to the Clouds next year in an Australia-made Skelta G-Force. The Skelta G-Force has already taken Denmeade to second-place overall at the 2010 Targa Tasmania. The 2012 Pikes […]
BMW M550dX high performance triple turbo diesel on the way?
Judging by an image of a recent brake pad supplier form from inside BMW facilities, it appears the German company is planning on bringing out a BMW M550dX diesel. Doesn’t sound too interesting right? Well, how about if we told you it would feature a triple-turbo diesel 3.0-litre engine. The […]