The old S14 Nissan Silvia (200SX) is a very popular car in the drift scene, with enthusiasts tuning the standard SR20 turbo motor, or even whacking in a powerful six-cylinder engine from a Skyline. As far as engine conversions go, this AMG V8 example is one of the coolest ones […]
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TJ Fahrzeugdesign BMW ‘1M CSL’ is a 118d on steroids
You could call it a sleeper, being based on the entry-level 118d, but when you take a look under the hood and see a S85 M5 V10 engine sitting there you’ll probably label it something a little less modest. The project, called the 1M CSL, is built by TJ Fahrzeugdesign […]
2014 Toyota TS040 endurance racer revealed
Toyota has revealed its latest weapon for the 2014 World Endurance Championship including the famous Le Mans race. Called the TS040 HYBRID, the racer is more powerful and more efficient than its predecessor. Le Mans cars these days are technological marvels. With hybrid electric systems being the norm in almost […]
RevoZport RZA-290 kit announced for the Mercedes CLA
It was only a matter of time before a tuning company got hold of the sleek new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. RevoZport has come up with some light tuning products and a complete styling kit for the A-Class-based model. As you can see, the RevoZport RZA-290 package, as it’s being called, is […]
Peugeot confirms entry into 2015 Dakar rally
After rumours last week, Peugeot has officially confirmed it will return to the arduous Dakar rally in 2015. It will be the first time in 25 years the French company will take part in the event. The team has confirmed it will be racing with a specifically modified version of […]
McChip boosts the Volkswagen Beetle, ABT styling
It’s not very often you hear of tuners modifying the latest Volkswagen Beetle, despite the fact the classic Beetles had and still have a huge following with enthusiasts doing all kinds of things to them. McChip-DKR has come up with a tune to give the new version a bit more […]
Mercedes C 63 AMG vs V8 Supercar vs F1 car
Another handicap-style race took place during the weekend’s season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, like last year. This time the race involved a Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG, a V8 Supercar, and a Red Bull Racing RB7 F1 car from 2011. The AMG was given a 24-second head start […]
HPerformance tunes the Audi TT RS, 700hp coming
You might remember the other day we showed you an OK-ChipTuning package for the cracking Audi TT RS. It seems another company, called HPerformance, has come up with a stronger tune with even more power. The company has developed two show cars to demonstrate the potential performance, including a matt […]