How’s this for a cool wagon. The Kelleners Sport BMW 5 Series Touring package can be had in twin-turbo V8 petrol or turbo-diesel guise, featuring a range of aerodynamic and mechanical revisions. For the Kelleners BMW 535d Touring, the standard 230kW 3.0-litre turbo-diesel is tuned to produce a very decent […]
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Fostla Audi Q7 V12 TDI boosted to 600PS (442kW)
German tuning company Fostla has come up with a tuning package for the mighty Audi Q7 V12 TDI, leaving it with 442kW (600PS). The Q7 also features a matt black body for the ultimate stealthy look. From the factory, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI is the most powerful turbo-diesel passenger […]
2012 BMW X5 M50d and X6 tri-turbo diesel Australian prices announced
BMW Australia has announced pricing details for the new tri-turbo diesel 2012 BMW X5 M50d and 2012 BMW X6 M50d. These will be the only tri-turbo diesel BMWs to join the local lineup. Featuring a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers, the M50d X5 and X6 will be the […]
2012 BMW 3 Series Touring wagon officially revealed
BMW has pulled the wraps off the new 2012 BMW 3 Series Touring wagon. The new model will be available initially as the 2012 BMW 320d Touring, BMW 328i Touring, and BMW 330d Touring. Similar to the new sedan range, the 2012 BMW 3 Series Touring will be available in […]
Video: Volvo ‘Mean Green’ 2100hp truck breaks speed records
Ever wondered what the fastest truck in the world is capable of over a flying, and standing kilometre? The Volvo ‘Mean Green’ hybrid truck has just set both records. Trucks aren’t usually our focal talking point here at PerformanceDrive, but when you’re talking about anything to do with speed and, […]
2012 Peugeot 508 GT Touring now available in Australia
Up until now, the Peugeot 508 GT, with the high-output HDi turbo-diesel engine, has only been available in sedan format. Welcome to the 2012 Peugeot 508 GT Touring. Featuring the same GT character, with various sporty highlights and up-market details, the Peugeot 508 GT Touring comes with the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel […]
Video: BMW M550d tri-turbo diesel tested by Chris Harris
The new BMW M550d 5 Series uses an all-new triple-turbo diesel engine developed by M Division. Overall power output reads like a meaty V8 spec sheet, with 280kW and a whopping 740Nm. The power is sent through BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system. The engine will be available in the BMW […]
Citroen DS5 picks up 2012 Car Design of the Year award
The new Citroen DS5 has debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show current underway, and it has already picked up 2012 Car Design of the Year award. It features an innovative and modern theme, impressive enough to put it in front of the Lamborghini Aventador. Only two awards are handed […]