Shelby has announced it will unveil the special 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby 1000 at the 2012 New York International Auto Show next month. As the name suggests, up to 1000hp is on offer. Shelby is planning on introducing two different versions for the market; a street version with 950hp (708kW), […]
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Hennessey Performance Ford GT sets 257.7mph mile record (video)
A few records have been broken in the world of fast cars recently. The latest is this twin-turbo Hennessey Performance Ford GT, which has just broken the standing mile (1.6km) top speed record, achieving 414km/h (257.7mph). Running at the Texas Mile high speed event at the Chase Field Industrial Complex last […]
For Sale: Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby Super Snake with 750hp
Sometimes there’s just nothing quite like a V8. The Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby Super Snake is perhaps one of the pinnacle icons of V8 muscle, featuring a 750hp supercharged engine. This rare right-hand drive version is up for sale in Australia. Located in Queensland, the Super Snake has received a […]
2012 FPV F6 FG MKII review (video)
Whether you like Holden or Ford, there is no denying the Aussie-built 2012 FPV F6 FG MKII is a very, very fast and intimidating piece of work. Once you get it going (and get traction), it’s fair to say that it is one of the fastest accelerating production sedans in […]
2012 Ford FPV F6 MkII preview (video)
PerformanceDrive is preparing its full review of the new 2012 Ford FPV F6 MkII. The 2012 update features a number of minor styling tweaks, new wheels, and a new in-car interface. As previously reported, all new 2012 Ford FPV MkII models come with a new eight-inch Interior Command Centre (ICC) LCD […]
2013 Ford Fiesta ST revealed, available in Australia next year
Ford has unveiled its latest and smallest hot hatch at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show; the 2013 Ford Fiesta ST. It will go on sale in Australia during the second-half of 2013, after hitting European markets earlier in the year. This is the first time the production version has been […]
2012 Ford Falcon G6 EcoLPi economy test: Brisbane to Wollongong
PerformanceDrive is about driving, and for those who enjoy driving, no matter what the car. With petrol prices climbing higher and higher, there comes a point in all our lives when we become intrigued by new super-frugal vehicles. One look out into the new car market and you’ll clearly notice […]
New Ford Focus RS to get at least 320hp (238kW) – report
As previously thought Ford is working on a new Ford Focus RS, ready to supersede the hot hatch of 2010. The new model is set to come with at least 320hp (238kW), and in five-door form only. The new model is set to feature a new 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine, […]