For as long as the Mazda MX-5 has been a motoring icon, the debate has been raging in regards to its, well… modest powertrain. We’re not here to pick sides in this battle, only report the fact that “Flyin’ Miata”, a Colarado-based auto house, has fitted one of the latest […]
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Electric Chevrolet Corvette sets new speed record (video)
A custom-built all-electric 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has broken its own land speed record, laying down a verified top speed run of 330km/h. The Corvette in question is the result of a US electric powertrain company known as Genovation. Earlier in the year, Genovation set a new flying mile record […]
StarTech Bentley Bentayga shows potential
Let’s face it, it was only a matter of time before one of those wild European tuning companies got their hands on a Bentley Bentayga to wind up the wick, aesthetically and mechanically. StarTech can now claim to be the one of the first, with a comprehensive custom wide-body kit. […]
Brabus 800 is one beastly Mercedes SL 65 AMG
If you’re in the market for a little bit extra from your Mercedes SL 65 AMG, tuning house Brabus may have exactly what you’re looking for. Welcome to the Brabus 800; a fire-breathing roadster with earth-moving equipment under the bonnet. In case you were under the impression the stock Mercedes […]
StreetFX Toyota 86 gets crazy VR38DETT GT-R conversion
In yet another world-first Toyota 86 engine conversion, StreetFX has dropped the VR38DETT from the demonic Nissan GT-R into the space formerly occupied by a 2.0-litre atmo’ boxer four. Previously, we showed the world’s fastest 86 with a 2JZ netting a nine-second quarter mile, then a build project of a […]
Toyota 86 gets insane Nissan RB26TT GT-R conversion
Ever since the inception of the Toyota 86, we’ve seen so many insane variations on the 21st century drift warrior. From 2JZ inline-six transplants, to even a Ferrari F136 V8 conversion as reported last week, it seems people are vying for the title of who can execute the most mind-blowing […]
AMS plans potent tuning kit for new Ford Focus RS
When Texas-based American tuning company AMS – the guys that blew the record for most powerful and fastest Nissan GT-R with their 1860kW, 7.44-second quarter mile beast – start talking about Focus RS modifications, the performance car world takes notice. The Focus RS is a missile to begin with, with […]
Toyota GT86 getting Ferrari F136 V8 engine conversion
If you are one of the more extreme car nerds, like all of us are, then you’ve probably perused the internet at some point for the most outrageous engine swap you can find. There’s V10-engined BMW E30s, an M5-engine WRX, even a Ferrari with a Pontiac Fiero V6. The modern […]