Just a humble first-generation Lexus IS 300 laying down some figures on the dyno… We should mention the regular 3.0-litre 157kW six-cylinder has been replaced with a twin-turbo 5.3-litre Vortec 5300 LS Chevrolet V8, equating to a monstrous 861hp (642kW) at the wheels. Check it out. We love the neat […]
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Porsche 918 Spyder chasing down 911 Turbo at Nurburgring
An interesting video has hit the ‘Tube showing a Porsche 918 Spyder chasing down a Porsche 911 Turbo at the Nurburgring. As far as we know both cars are prototype test cars being run by Porsche, which makes sense as the testing season at the ‘Ring has just begun.
Tiny Toyota Starlet turbo runs 10-second pass
If you can get the power-to-weight ratio in your car as low as possible, you know it’ll be a screamer. The owner of this turbo Toyota Starlet has done just that. The description in the video suggests this 800-odd kilo front-driven rocket puts down around 300kW at the wheels, giving […]
Formula One engine sound comparison: 2013 vs 2014
It seems in the wake of the first Formula One race of the season people have been complaining about the noise, or lack thereof. Last year’s Formula One cars featured a 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated V8. This year they feature an all-new turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 that uses hybrid technology. As you’ll hear […]
BMW M5 vs Mercedes E 63 AMG: engine sound battle
We all love a good engine sound battle, especially when it’s between two awesome cars like this; the BMW M5 versus the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG. Both come with a modern twin-turbo V8, with the BMW equipped with a 4.4-litre unit compared with AMG’s 5.5-litre setup. In this case the […]
Red Bull F1 RB7 takes on F/A Hornet fighter jet
In what seems like an odd match up, the Formula One car and F/A Hornet both feature out-of-this-world technology. In this video, both Daniel Ricciardo and the RAAF pilot play down the seriousness of each mechanical marvel, and aim to show off their toys for the cameras. One thing is […]
Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 features bead-lock wheels
The new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is the GM’s most high performance and track-focused vehicle at the moment. It features various high-tech technologies that are designed to help it absolutely hammer on the track, such as special traction control for when the car gets airborne, and special rims that stop the […]
Infiniti Red Bull explains 2014 F1 car changes
To help us all better understand the changes and regulations put in place for the 2014 Formula One season, Infiniti Red Bull Racing has put together an informative short film outlining the major differences. It’s hosted by team drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel.