You’ve probably heard the expression ‘you’re never too old to start’. Well, ‘you’re never too young’ has obviously rubbed off on this 9-year-old, BMW E30 drift master. He is quite possibly the youngest drifter in the world. Barely old/strong enough to change the spare wheels on the BMW E30 racer, […]
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Manhart Racing MH5 S-Biturbo 2012 BMW M5 tuning kit with up to 541kW
Yes, as you might have anticipated, more and more tuning programs are being developed for the new 2012 BMW M5. One of the latest, called the Manhart Racing MH5 S-Biturbo, is set to offer up to 541kW. In standard form, the M5 comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 412kW […]
Loder1899 Range Rover Evoque ‘Horus’ styling kit
A German tuner called Loder1899 has come up with a rather flamboyant styling kit for the spunky new Range Rover Evoque. It features huge pumped wheel arches and a two-tone colour scheme. The Range Rover Evoque is a hot SUV at the moment, and has already picked up a string […]
Mazda Motorsport plans three-car attack for 2012 Targa Tasmania
Mazda Motorsport has announced it will be competing in the 2012 Targa Tasmania with three vehicles, including two Mazda RX-8 SP models, and a Mazda3 MPS. The Targa Tasmania will be the final round of the Australian Targa Championship, consisting of 586km of carefully negotiated yet flat out driving. The […]
Superchips Volkswagen Polo GTI offers 20kW boost
Superchips in the UK has announced its latest ECU upgrade for the current Volkswagen Polo GTI. Superchips is Volkswagen Racing’s official tuning partner, and has been for over 10 years. The Volkswagen Polo GTI is one of the best small hot hatches money can buy at the moment. It comes […]
Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift car revealed
Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) have revealed their new 2013 Hyundai Genesis 600hp drift car which will compete in the 2012 Formula Drift series. The new drift car is based on the facelifted Genesis Coupe, featuring various revisions to suit serious drift work. Under the bonnet sits a race-prepared […]
Scion FR-S (Toyota GT 86) Speedster concept by Cartel Customs
A Californian show car specialist called Cartel Customs has revealed a one-off Scion FR-S Speedster build at a Formula Drift event in Long Beach. The special build features a custom chop-top layout. From around the waistline up, it’s all custom work. There are shaved down side windows, and pillar-less windscreen, […]
Ford Racing 2013 Ford Mustang project car with 466kW
As a way of marketing Ford Racing performance parts and accessories for the new 2013 Ford Mustang, Ford Racing has developed a project car showcasing parts available from the catalogue. Featuring various engine tuning components, such as a 2.3-litre supercharger, a retuned ECU, bigger injectors, and a sports side-exit exhaust […]