Talk about extracting every ounce of performance from a compact unit. This is Nissan’s new 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder racing engine which will be used in the updated ZEOD RC pointed race car. A lot of carmakers seem to be jumping on board the 1.5-litre three-cylinder bandwagon, including Ford, BMW, and […]
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Stealth DMC Ferrari 458 ‘Elegante’ kit debuts in black
There’s no denying the appeal of a Ferrari but there’s just something about a black Ferrari that gives it that extra impact, don’t you think? Take this DMC Luxury Custom Ferrari 458 for example, you certainly wouldn’t ignore it if it drove past you. Co-developed by DMC and Luxury Custom, […]
2014 Ferrari F14-T F1 car revealed with strange nose
Ferrari has revealed its iteration of the 2014 Formula One vehicle layout which imposes new rules for teams, resulting in some strange new front end designs. For this year’s season, the FIA has imposed aero rules that effectively cause teams to lower the nose of their cars. Teams were asked […]
Hennessey gives the Lexus LX 570 a HPE500 tune
Here’s something a little different. It’s a tuning package for the Toyota LandCruiser-based Lexus LX 570 from Hennessey, giving the super off-roader some super under-bonnet performance. Usually renowned for offering extensive turbo kits for high-end sports cars and supercars, Hennessey Performance has chosen to do something for the more practical […]
Williams FW36 2014 F1 car reveals strange new nose
F1 fans might as well get used to this. It’s expected to be the face of a number of Formula One cars for the 2014 season. This particular design showcases the Williams FW36. Incorporating a very sophisticated little nose, the front end uses a complex spoiler system with three wings […]
Insane DMC Lamborghini Aventador ‘LP1200-4R’
This is just insane. Look at it. It looks like it could actually take off so fast that it spawns another dimension. It’s a preview to a new tuning program from DMC for the Lamborghini Aventador roadster, called the LP1200-4R. With a name like that you can begin to imagine […]
Aston Martin competing in Daytona 24hr, first time since 1985
Aston Martin will return to the legendary Daytona 24 Hours event in the US this year, competing in the endurance race for the first time since 1985. The lineup will be made up of three race cars, including a V8 Vantage GTE running in the GTLM class, along with a […]
Eric Bana to race Lamborghini at Bathurst 12 Hour
Aussie actor Eric Bana has confirmed he will pilot a Lamborghini Gallardo LP520 in the Bathurst 12 Hour race on February 7 and 9. Bana will partner his friend Peter Hill and professional racer Simon Middleton behind the wheel for the team’s assault on The Mountain. Known for his comedy stylings […]