The second season of The Grand Tour with Jeremy Clarkson and the team is coming soon. And to build excitement, the editing crew have put together a tantalising trailer. It looks like the trio are going to be taking on a number of new challenges in the next series, including […]
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For Sale: Incredibly detailed Bugatti Chiron engine, 1:4 scale model
Looking around for some Christmas present ideas for your mechanically-minded family and friends? This detailed 1:4 scale model of the Bugatti Chiron engine could be just the thing. The Bugatti Chiron’s engine is a masterpiece of engineering, space efficiency, and mind-boggling tube work. It uses four turbochargers to pump air […]
Top 10 fast Aussie sixes – Part Two
Following on from our part one Top 10 fast Aussie sixes feature, we’ve gather up another eight vehicles that also deserve celebrating – even more so now that Holden has officially ended its local manufacturing operations and effectively closed off our market as a vehicle producer. Ford Falcon 2V twin carb (XA […]
Top 5 quickest 2017 diesel utes across 0-100km/h tested by PerformanceDrive
If you’re in the market for a ute, chances are you couldn’t give two hoots about 0-100km/h performance. However, we thought we’d put together a quick top five video to show you the difference in acceleration in today’s available products. Getting across 0-100km/h in such and such a time might not […]
Gran Turismo Sport debuts in Australia, special event at Time Attack Challenge
The legendary Gran Turismo gaming series is continuing its evolution, with the next instalment, Gran Turismo Sport, hitting stores on October 18 next week. In the lead up to the debut some Australian media, including PD, were given a first go at the new game during a special presentation at […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 13 – engine in
Yes, we’re still building our crazy Volvo 240 GL with an LS1 Chevrolet V8 engine conversion. You might have thought we forgot about it but don’t worry, it is just around the corner now. In the past few months George from Pro Flow Fab & Dyno has been busy. Very busy, actually, […]
Video: Bugatti Veyron, LaFerrari, Countach go drifting in the mud
Here’s a video you don’t see every day. It shows a Bugatti Veyron, a Bugatti EB110 SS, and a Ferrari LaFerrari drifting in the mud, of all places. These cars have more than enough power to generate wheelspin and drift capability on dry tarmac, let alone on wet mud. Some […]
Gran Turismo Sport; full 162-car lineup confirmed (video)
Polyphony Digital’s new Gran Turismo Sport game will launch on October 17, and in the lead up to the big event the full list of playable cars have been confirmed. A special presentation event will take place at Sydney Motorsport Park this Friday to showcase the game (PerformanceDrive will be […]