Remember that insane Porsche 911 powered by a TAG F1 V6 engine? We’ve always wondered what it would go and sound like. Well we can all wonder no more. Over the weekend an example was taken up the famous hill climb during the Goodwood Festival of Speed. To refresh your […]
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Zero Labs creates electric 1966-67 Ford Bronco project (video)
A company in the US called Zero Labs Automotive has created a very unique restomod project based on the original 1966-67 Ford Bronco. It features more than a few very surprising and interesting modern twists. So, firstly, power doesn’t come from some thirsty old V8. Instead, Zero Labs Automotive has […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 16 – still going
Yes, we know. This project is getting extremely long in the tooth now. In fact, it started back in 2015. The end of 2015. But still, that’s almost four years ago. Although we don’t have all that much to tell you for this instalment, I feel we do have some […]
Vilner completes BMW E30 M3 project, will cause wet dreams
Bulgarian tuning and restoration specialist Vilner has just put the finishing touches on what can only be described as a masterpiece, based on a 1990 BMW E30 M3. It might look like an ordinary, albeit immaculate, E30 M3, but it’s actually been extensively overhauled and modified. On the outside Vilner […]
Nissan 370Z gets VR30TT conversion for SEMA exhibit
Nissan has put together a handful of project cars for this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, currently underway, including an awesome ‘Project Clubsport 23’ concept based on the 370Z. The Nissan Project Clubsport 23 is described as an “ongoing parts development” platform that has been put together to showcase […]
For Sale: 1999 Honda Integra with epic 8.2L V8 conversion
How’s this for a crazy conversion idea. It’s a 1999 Honda Integra that features not just a rear-wheel drive conversion, but also a V8 engine conversion of mammoth proportions. We were going to say, ‘under the bonnet is a…’. But, the standard VTEC four-cylinder engine is gone. And so are […]
Lanzante is building 11 TAG F1-powered Porsche 911 road cars
Remember the mouth-wateringly cool Porsche 911 with a TAG-Porsche McLaren Formula 1 engine? Restoration specialist and McLaren motorsport partner Lanzante is planning to build 11 examples. The idea is to rekindle the spirit of that original 930 911 Turbo that featured such an insane engine. McLaren has given Lanzante the […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 15 – switch to LM7
We know, we know. It’s dragging on a bit now. But the main thing is we haven’t given up. In fact, we’ve just been toying around with our plans and we think we’ve come up with something better for the engine compartment. Yes, that’s right. We’re no longer going with […]