Diehard Porsche 911 fans will often categorise the 993 series as the last of the purist generation, featuring a proper short and stubby body with an air-cooled engine. Porsche specialist Gunther Werks is preparing perhaps one of the coolest restomods we have ever seen for the 993, with the Speedster […]
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ICON creates perfect Toyota LandCruiser FJ44 with 6.2 V8 conversion
Everyone loves a classic Toyota LandCruiser. And when it comes to restomods for the really early 4×4 stuff, North American company, ICON 4×4, comes up with some proper drool-inducing projects. Such as this one. Starting with a 1972 FJ44 series four-door that shows an incredible 1.2 million kilometres on the […]
DTE Systems announces Toyota GR Yaris tuning package
The sizzling Toyota GR Yaris has only just hit the market. But tuners are already getting their hands on the compact super hatch to see what potential it has. And one of the first tuning upgrades we’ve come across is by German company DTE System. DTE proposes the application of […]
Manhart announces ‘GR 550’ tuning kit for Toyota Supra
To be honest we were expecting a lot more upgrade kits to pop up for the all-new Toyota GR Supra, perhaps because the previous model was so firmly entwined into the tuning scene. Renowned BMW tuner, Manhart, is proving there is still plenty of potential with the new model, recently […]
Porsche Cayman with V8 conversion is nuts (video)
The Porsche Boxster and Cayman – whilst not exactly short on power – are not about outright grunt. They are mid-engined sports cars whose raison d’être is more about scalpel sharp cornering precision and mid-engined balance. Throw in a US$14,000 (about AU$19k) Ford Coyote crate engine and you have something […]
Vossen shows new Land Rover Defender tuning potential
Here’s an interesting take on the new Land Rover Defender. Renowned wheel specialist Vossen has devised a cool, blacked-out show car wearing some of its latest wheels. The fresh design of the new Land Rover Defender may have upset some of the traditional fans, but there’s no denying it does […]
New BRABUS Rocket 900 debuts, based on Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S
BRABUS is up to its usual tricks, this time taking the latest Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door and injecting it with huge power, aero, and exclusive luxury. Say hello to the new BRABUS Rocket 900. It’s not like the GT63 S needs any more power, coming standard with a 4.0-litre […]
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 gets RWD BMW V8 conversion (video)
Here’s something a little different. It’s a rather innocent-looking Volkswagen Golf Mk7 that features an awesome BMW V8 engine conversion. Oh, and it’s converted to rear-wheel drive (RWD). The VW Golf is quite a humble car in stock form. However, a Finnish company called MLV recently built this custom creation […]