Now this is what you call a sleeper. It’s a humble Volkswagen Golf Mk1 fitted with a heavily tuned 8800rpm 2.0-litre turbo engine. Basically, it’s one of the most powerful street legal front-wheel drive cars in the world. Under the bonnet sits a monster Garrett GTX3582R turbocharger, with an engine […]
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 311RS announced in US
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is one of the very best bang-for-your-buck vehicles currently on sale. To amplify its traits, a special version is hitting the market in the US called the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 311RS. Although it’s fitted with loads of aftermarket tuning components, the 311RS is a […]
Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer unveiled at Geneva
Now here’s an interesting iteration of the Toyota 86. It’s a custom ammonia-powered hybrid show car by Marangoni Tyres and it has just been unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Featuring a unique hybrid powertrain, the Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer is powered by a Bigas International […]
RamSpeed Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG with 740hp (video)
RamSpeed has just finished building what is Australia’s first ever Kleemann supercharged Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG. The Sydney-based company has also given the performance SUV a full matt grey wrap and satin black highlights. Starting with the already-lethal previous-generation ML 63 AMG, which comes with the ‘M156’ 6.2-litre naturally aspirated […]
Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo unveiled at Geneva show
Alpina has taken the new BMW 335i, an already great performance car, and made it even more appealing by creating the Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo. It’s being made in both sedan and touring wagon formats. The styling keeps inline with the company’s trademark subtle yet stylish looks thanks to the addition […]
Hennessey 2013 Ford Focus ST HPE300 with 220kW
Although Hennessey Performance is usually renowned for building really high-powered supercars and muscle machines, the company has developed a package for the more humble 2013 Ford Focus ST called the HPE300 kit. We loved the Focus ST during our review. It offers outstanding performance for a mainstream hatchback, with 0-100km/h […]
TechArt 991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S styling kit revealed
When it comes to making styling tweaks, and even engine tweaks, to Porsche 911s, TechArt is up there amongst the most elite. The German company has released details of its latest package for the 991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. The bright green paint is probably enough to have keen onlookers […]
G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane GS fastest LPG car in the world
G-Power is at it again. This time the German tuning company has come up with an LPG conversion for the awesome E60 BMW M5 V10. Oh, it also comes with two superchargers. Starting with the 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V10 of the E60 M5, G-Power has fit a couple of ASA […]