If you don’t like the sound of old-school race cars, you need your ears checked. This Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 hillclimb racer sports an eight-valve 2.0-litre that screams awesomeness. The six-speed Elite Racing Transmission sequential gearbox also looks like a treat to use.
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VW Golf ‘Light Tron 2.0’ shows off transparent wheels
A modified Volkswagen Golf called Light Tron 2.0 has been revealed, showcasing some insights into the future of aftermarket enhancing. It features an outrageous paint job and transparent wheels. It looks a little bit bonkers on first impressions. The unconventional florescent colour scheme is the work of BlackBox-Richter Car-Wrapping. It […]
Cosworth FA-20 Power Package for Subaru BRZ coming (video)
Ever since the Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 was launched, fans have been crying out for a turbo setup or at least some more torque. Renowned production car tuner and motorsport specialist Cosworth will be introducing a special ‘FA-20 Power Package’ for the car that could be just what the doctor ordered. […]
Dartz ‘DrIvE Hard 6×6 G’; a bomb-proof monster with 749kW
Looking for the most intimidating vehicle money can buy? This Dartz-modified Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 should come close, with its mine-resistant armour and bullet-proof windows. The mammoth creation is, according to Dartz, a result of “sex between MRAP and Mercedes G”. For those of us who don’t know what […]
BRABUS 850 6.0 Biturbo is one seriosly tuned Mercedes E 63 AMG
Is too much power ever enough? Of course not. BRABUS has introduced its latest tuning program for the already almighty Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG, taking the super sedan segment to all new levels. BRABUS has decided the standard 5.5-litre V8 is not big enough and has bored it out to […]
Wheel comes off Ford Fiesta rally car, hits photographer
During a stage of the Norwegian Rally Championship over the weekend, a Ford Fiesta lost a front wheel while attempting to attack a right-hand bend. The wheel then flung off into the bush collecting a photographer. The amount of laughter after the unlucky occurrence is a good sign that nobody was […]
Walkinshaw Colorado Xtreme High Rider & Low Rider announced
Renowned Holden tuner Walkinshaw has come up with two upgrade packages for the Holden Colorado, called the Colorado Xtreme High Rider and Low Rider. Unfortunately, there’s no under-bonnet tuning here, however style and handling have been vastly enhanced. As the name suggests, the Xtreme High Rider features lifted suspension, adding […]
Insane Volkswagen Golf R twin-turbo V6 conversion by HGP
When it comes to VW Golf tuning this crazy creation by HGP is one of the most insane we’ve seen in a long while. 3.6-litre V6 conversion, twin turbochargers, 548kW