MINI has released the official time trial video of the MINI Cooper JCW GP car lapping the famous Nurburgring in Germany. The JCW GP is the company’s fastest and most powerful vehicle ever made. Setting a time of 8:23, the MINI Cooper JCW GP is quicker than a Lotus Exige […]
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Video: Toyota GT 86 ‘Drift Sprint’ with Keiichi Tsuchiya, Autocar, Top Gear
Toyota UK has put together a little competition of sorts with the new Toyota 86. As a way of kicking it all off, ‘Drift King’ Keiichi Tsuchiya was called in to demonstrate how it’s done, with Autocar‘s Steve Sutcliffe and Top Gear‘s Ollie Marriage also setting a benchmark. Basically, Toyota […]
Alpha-N BMW M3 (E92) performance upgrade looks wicked
Alpha-N in Germany has unveiled its latest project car; the Alpha-N BMW M3, base on the current E92 model. It features some very stealthy and wickedly black body enhancements, and increased engine power. In its standard form the BMW M3 comes with a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 309kW […]
LoveFab Honda NSX 1000hp race car prepares for Pikes Peak
Check out this for an insane build. Built by LoveFab in the US, this special Honda NSX rally car will compete in this year’s Pike Peak International Hill Climb, scheduled for August 12. With an extensive and impressive range of aero enhancements, and a full tubular chassis, this Honda NSX […]
Fox Marketing Scion FR-S project car preview
Fox Marketing in the US is creating a special Scion FR-S project car featuring various modifications. The company has released a preview on what the car will look like. The Scion FR-S is the US brand’s version of the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, using a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine linked […]
Lexus LFA featuring a chrome wrap headed for MotorEx
The first Lexus LFA featuring a chrome wrap in Australia will make its debut appearance at the 2012 Meguiar’s MotorEx car show this weekend. The $700,000 supercar is one of only 10 in the country. It’s fast becoming the latest trend all over the world, wrapping cars, from tinted coloured […]
Switzer F900 Porsche 911 Turbo is a flex-fuel monster
High-end tuning company Switzer has announced a new fire-breathing package; the Switzer F900 Porsche 911 Turbo. The extensive performance kit is able to run on up to 85 per cent ethanol (E85). Starting out with the Porsche 911 Turbo, a supercar in its own right, the Switzer F900 features the […]
2013 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 1 and Spec 2 revealed
Some may remember the wicked Autosport Dynamics Ford Mustang RTR-C from earlier this year, showcasing a full carbon fibre body. The 2013 Ford Mustang RTR version has now been revealed. Although it’s not covered in carbon fibre, the 2013 Ford Mustang RTR can be had in two different forms; the […]