The twin-turbo ‘Lamborghini LP570-4 Underground Racing R2 / Altechno 2005 HP’ (1495kW) has recorded a new absolute top speed record for the Unlim 500plus, climbing to 402km/h in just one mile (1.6km). The Gallardo surges down the track like a bat out of hell, only to catch fire just before […]
Turbo
Holden Barina RS confirmed for Australia, arriving late-2013
Holden will introduce a new sporty variant of the humble Barina later this year called the Barina RS. It’ll comes with various motivating highlights and a punchy 1.4-litre turbo engine. Holden is yet to announce full specifications on the new variant. It is highly likely it will be powered by […]
Ferrari to employ turbochargers for next-gen models – report
To help combat ever-tightening emissions laws and economy restrictions, Ferrari is set to switch from a predominately naturally aspirated engine lineup to a mostly turbocharged arrangement. Ferrari isn’t really renowned for offering turbo engines however it has been responsible for some pretty significant ones over the years. The Ferrari F40 […]
2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 review (video)
Ever since the Range Rover was born in 1970 it has been the epitome of 4×4 luxury, blending in majestic charm and British wit, with extensive off-road wisdom and technical know-how.
Audi Quattro concept has market potential, between TT and R8
In an interview at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, currently underway, Audi’s head of design revealed Audi is considering putting the mammoth Audi Quattro concept into production. Speaking with UK publication Auto Express, Wolfgang Egger, design chief, said: “With every design concept we do we are thinking about everything becoming […]
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback review (video)
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback sits in the market with very little competition, in terms of offering both outright speed and practicality. It’s such a quick and capable car yet, on the face of it, it looks rather boring. Could this be the ultimate sub-$45k sleeper? Mitsubishi first introduced […]
2015 Honda Civic Type R 2.0L turbo officially confirmed
Honda has announced some details of the hotly anticipated 2015 Honda Civic Type R, including confirmation that it will be powered by a new turbocharged engine. Honda has previously spoke out about its mission to create the world’s fastest front-wheel drive production hatch to ever lap the famous Nurburgring in […]
BMW i8 production car unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show
The 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show has just started in Germany, and one of the first vehicles to be unveiled it seems is the new BMW i8 production car. The car will be the second of many new BMW ‘i’ models to come out in the near future. It’s hardly believable […]