For the BRZ/GT 86 fans who feel the new coupe is down on power, perhaps this is something more like it. It’s a Toyota GT 86 with a 5.0-litre V8 engine conversion. It was set up by Japanese drift expert Max Orido, and it will be used purely for drift […]
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Romeo Ferraris Ferrari 599 GTO tuning kit with 522kW
Romeo Ferrari has released a tuning package for the already ballistic Ferrari 599 GTO. The Italian tuning company is offering two different packages, ranging from 504kW to 522kW. In standard form, the Ferrari 599 GTO is Ferrari’s second most powerful model – behind the new Ferrari F12 – equipped with […]
Quimera Responsible Racing to launch All Electric Drift Car (AEDC)
When we think of electric vehicles, we usually think of technology designed purely to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Quimera Responsible Racing is set to change that though with its All Electric Drift Car (AEDC). Yes, that’s right, an all-electric vehicle designed specifically for drifting and competition. Quimera Responsible Racing […]
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby 1000 headed for New York show (video)
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), […]
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 […]
2012 BMW M5 to compete in One Lap of America event
BMW’s cracking new 2012 BMW M5 will run in the One Lap of America this year and compete in the various motorsports events in the Luxury Sedan segment of the Showroom Stock class. The epic event involves a huge 5313km journey through mostly central USA, stopping off at a number […]
Mazda MX-5 GT ‘fastest in the world’ to run in British GT Championship
A special Mazda MX-5 GT, dubbed the fastest and most powerful in the world, will run in the British GT Championship this year. It will take on various high-powered supercars in the nine-round series. Sporting a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 232kW, Mazda UK says the 1000kg roadster is able to […]
Video: The Hulk Nissan GT-R claims world speed record
A new video has surfaced showcasing an R35 that is claiming to be the world’s fastest. The Hulk Nissan GT-R features a distinctive green colour scheme, while underneath lies a 1250hp engine. Built by Severn Valley Motorsport in the UK, The Hulk Nissan GT-R R35 recently went for a high […]