Valentino Balboni, Lamborghini’s former chief test driver, was recently spotted driving a stunning Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera. He decided to do a launching start – inside a tunnel, mind you – for the cameras. In 2008, Balboni retired from his incredible job after being with Lamborghini for 40 years. Lamborghini produced […]
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BBR Mazda3 MPS tune with up to 257kW
UK-based tuner BBR has come up with three tuning packs for the Mazda3 MPS. All versions of the BBR Mazda3 MPS packages offer increases in engine performance mixed with optional handling revisions. In standard form, the Mazda3 MPS comes with a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 188kW of power and […]
RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB) Porsche 911 tuning debuts at SEMA Show
RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB) Porsche 911 tuning specialist has made a US debut at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The company previewed a number of custom show cars at the event, showcasing the company’s trademark wide-body kits. Those who love their old-school Porsches will have heard of RAUH-Welt Begriff. […]
Enjuku Racing Hyundai Genesis LS1 V8 at 2011 SEMA
Enjuku Racing has unveiled a special Enjuku Racing Hyundai Genesis LS1 V8 project racer at the 2011 SEMA Show. The sporty coupe features a stonking supercharged 350ci Chev conversion. The Enjuku Racing Hyundai Genesis LS1 V8 project was one of the more serious track-oriented packages on show at SEMA this […]
Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta twin supercharged with 875hp
You’ve got modified cars, then you’ve got modified high-performance cars, like this Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta twin-supercharged V12 that offers a whacking 875hp (653kW). Renowned German Ferrari tuner, Novitec Rosso, has been known to produce some pretty wicked Ferrari creations in its time. But this 599 stands out […]
Video: 2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC testing with Carlos Sainz
Two-time WRC winner Carlos Sainz has been seen testing the 2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC mule in the back roads of Germany. This comes after Volkswagen announced it would join the WRC in 2013, after being absent from the sport for more than 20 years. The 2013 Volkswagen Polo R […]
Chevrolet Camaro COPO concept at 2011 SEMA Show
Chevrolet has unveiled its new Chevrolet Camaro COPO concept at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This is the ‘straight out of the box’ drag racing package reported a few weeks ago. Although this is a concept, it is highly likely Chevrolet will be putting it into production. General […]
Mopar 8.4-litre V10 crate engine unveiled at 2011 SEMA Show
Chrysler parts company Mopar has unveiled a new Mopar 8.4-litre V10 crate engine at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The engine is built for drag racing applications and ready to race. Mopar says the engine is hand built with a forged steel crankshaft inside an aluminium block. It […]