Speedhunters has unearthed a volcanic 1400hp three-door Nissan Patrol in the Middle East. Imagine a Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution that’s spent decades in a high security prison munching steroids and you get the idea. The Qatari owner has a vast collection of other supercars, but only wished to share this sinister […]
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Aimgain gives new Mazda MX-5 old-school wide-body styling upgrade
A Japanese tuning company called Aimgain has produced a typically-Japanese widebody kit for the ND Mazda MX-5, giving it an old-school racer stance. Called the Rocket Bunny kit, it features a tacked on ducktail wing, deep rear valance bisected by twin cannons, enormous front and rear flares, and anodised red […]
2017 Volkswagen Polo R WRC car previewed; more power, lighter
Volkswagen has released a teaser sketch of the 2017 Volkswagen Polo R WRC car, built to comply with 2017 WRC specifications. The new vehicle is designed to compete in the 2017 FIA World Rally Championship, which means it can use an enlarged intake for increased engine power. The FIA is […]
Prodrive Subaru WRX STI developed to crack Isle of Man record
Subaru and Prodrive have been collaborating in the creation of a new WRX STI they hope will set a new lap record at the Isle of Man TT course. Subaru’s performance technical arm STI has had a close working relationship with English tuners Prodrive, having collected three drivers’ and manufacturers’ […]
MR Racing tunes 2.5T Audi RS 3 to oblivion
The tuning potential of Audi’s turbo 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine, seen in the RS 3, is already well documented. In standard form, it throws out 270kW and 465Nm. Popular tuners of the four-ringed brand include MTM and ABT, who have tuned this engine to 369kW and 316kW, respectively. Another player, MR […]
Geiger Ford Mustang GT 820 tuning package revealed
German tuning company Geiger Cars has unveiled its latest Ford Mustang upgrade package, called the GT 820. It gives the popular new sports car a new look and significantly more power. Starting with the power, the GT 820 is based on the new Mustang GT and its 5.0-litre naturally aspirated […]
Nissan Navara NP300 gets 800hp GT-R engine conversion
English tuning giants Severn Valley Motorsport have created the ultimate Navara by transplanting the VR35DETT engine from the R 35 GT-R, in lieu of the pedestrian 2.3-litre turbo-diesel. The work goes far beyond a mere transplant, with power bumped up to 800hp (596kW). Plenty of other tuning options are available […]
Prior Design develops beefy styling kit for Porsche Macan; PD600M
We don’t see all that many tuning upgrades for the Porsche Macan, but Prior Design has come up with a comprehensive wide-body package that certainly gives the mid-size SUV a prominent stance. The Porsche Macan is the German sportscar company’s smallest SUV, featuring a range of turbo engines including a […]