What do you think is quickest? The Ferrari 458 is stock and is able to crack the quarter mile in 11.0 seconds and has a top speed of 325km/h. But is it enough to ward off some high performance tuned models. In the mix is a tuned Audi RS 6 […]
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Wheelsandmore McLaren MP4-12C Toxique Evil kit with 666hp
When tuners get hold of a supercar, you just know it’s going to be epic. The new Wheelsandmore McLaren MP4-12C Toxique Evil kit is no different, featuring styling upgrades and power boosted to 666hp (metric 496kW). The German tuning company is known for its work on Ferraris and Lamborghinis, and now […]
Video: 2012 BMW M5 Australian launch video
BMW Australia has released a nice little video showcase of the 2012 BMW M5 local launch at Phillip Island. As you’ll see, there’s plenty of sideways malarkey and fun for all to be had with the new M5. Just to refresh your memory, it comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 […]
Lumma Design BMW CLR 600 GT with 360kW
Not that the elegant new 6 Series convertible needs tuning, welcome to the Lumma Design BMW CLR 600 GT. It’s based on the latest 650i, featuring a boosted engine and restyled interior and exterior. In standard form the 2012 BMW 650i comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 300kW of […]
Vivid Racing VR825 Porsche 911 Turbo with 615kW
Vivid Racing has completed its 997 VR825 Porsche 911 Turbo project car. It features an aggressive Vorsteiner bodykit and mechanical revisions taking power to a colossal 825hp (615kw). Vivid Racing has been building the Porsche for some time, slowly documenting various build aspects as it goes. It has since cracked […]
Video: Porsche Panamera GTS hot lap with Walter Rohrl
Porsche has released a nice video showcasing the new Porsche Panamera GTS during a hot lap with company chief test driver Walter Rohrl behind the wheel. Walter Rohrl knows a thing or two when it comes to driving. He piloted the epic Audi Quattro S1 Group B rally car back […]
Video: Formula Driving Academy drifts around snowy Nurburgring
It’s the middle of winter right now at the Nurburgring, with temperatures hovering three or four degrees below zero most nights. Nurburgring Driving Academy chief driving instructor thought he might as well make the most of the winter wonderland by doing a quick lap of the deserted track. Fitted with […]
Subaru BRZ RA and Toyota GT 86 RC lightweight versions revealed
Subaru and Toyota have revealed the Subaru BRZ RA and Toyota GT 86 RC stripped out, lightweight ‘purist-spec’ versions. These come with the bare minimum and are perfect for modification and/or competition. Like various Subaru WRX variants in the past that have been released in stripped out guise, these two […]