German tuners Posaidon has released the most powerful street legal Mercedes-AMG E 63 package it has ever created, called the RS850+. The RS850+ is based on the Mercedes-AMG E 63, using a heavily modified 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 now producing a mega 760kW of power (1020hp) and 1400Nm of torque. In […]
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Ferrari 488 Challenge racer spotted testing at Monza (video)
Ferrari appears to be preparing a race-spec version of the new 488 GTB supercar, having been spotted testing in Italy only days ago. Pundits are alluding to the possibility of this being the next Challenge, successor to the 458 Challenge. The prancing horse, dressed in red of course with a […]
Tesla Models breaks EV record at 2016 Pikes Peak
A Tesla Model S has taken on the 100th annual Pikes Peak hill climb event, setting a new record in the process. Blake Fuller, owner of Go Puck and Braille Battery, was behind the wheel of the Tesla and completed the 20km course in a time of 11 minutes and […]
Jeep Wrangler gets makeover by Chelsea Truck Company
The current Jeep Wrangler is near the end of its lifecycle, but that hasn’t stopped British boffins Chelsea Truck Company (an offshoot of Kahn design) from going to town on it and adding some flares and ponies. Costing a total of £52,000 (AU$101k), the enhancements are extensive, as you would […]
Hennessey Mustang HPE800 celebrates 25th anniversary
Hennessey Performance is passing through its 25th birthday, and to celebrate, the American tuner has released a special treatment for the Ford Mustang. Named the HPE800 Ford Mustang, Hennessey’s most significant contribution can be found in the powertrain, namely a 2.9-litre supercharger. Forcing all that extra air into the 5.0-litre […]
Hyundai i20 R5 rally car to make public debut at Ypres Rally
Hyundai Motorsport is planning to give the public its first look at the upcoming i20 R5 rally car at the Ypres Rally on the weekend, where it will run as a course car. The new i20 R5 will become available through the company’s Customer Racing department. Engineers are currently in […]
Hamann tuning for 2017 Range Rover Evoque announced
Tuning house Hamann has released a wide-body kit and series of powertrain upgrades for the 2017 Range Rover Evoque. The kit has been designed for both three-door and five-door variants, and adds a low-slung front bumper complete with a series of custom grilles. Hamann’s optional progressive suspension brings a lower […]
BRABUS creates world’s fastest / most powerful 4-seat cabrio
BRABUS, no stranger to the world of breaking records, has just unveiled the world’s most powerful four-seat cabriolet. It’s based on the Mercedes-AMG S 63. Unveiled in the paddock of the iconic Le Mans circuit, BRABUS has once again thrown down the modifying gauntlet. The madmen over at BRABUS managed […]