How’s this for a wicked Sunday racer? The KEM Audi Quattro S1 features an 800hp engine, and the mother of all bodykits including a huge multi-plane rear wing. The Audi Quattro S1 is remembered as one of the fastest rally cars in the world, and one of the quickest of […]
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Video: Volvo ‘Mean Green’ 2100hp truck breaks speed records
Ever wondered what the fastest truck in the world is capable of over a flying, and standing kilometre? The Volvo ‘Mean Green’ hybrid truck has just set both records. Trucks aren’t usually our focal talking point here at PerformanceDrive, but when you’re talking about anything to do with speed and, […]
Nissan Juke-R confirmed for limited production run
Nissan has confirmed it will be putting the insane Nissan Juke-R into very limited production after at least three orders have been made. The original one-off concept car attracted plenty of attention earlier this year in Dubai during the making of a special film, and has since gone viral the […]
2012 Citroen C5 receives $3000 price cut
The 2012 Citroen C5 has been launched, with the entry-level C5 Attraction receiving a $3000 price cut. It’s available for a limited time from just $32,990 driveaway. The C5 is regarded for its high levels of comfort and luxury, in a market made up of mostly sports-type sedans. It’s available […]
Heico Sportiv 2013 Volvo V40 performance upgrade preview
Even though the new 2013 Volvo V40 is yet to hit the showrooms, aftermarket tuning company Heico Sportiv is already planning some performance upgrades for the svelte new hatch. In standard form, the Volvo V40 – set to go on sale in Australia during the start of 2013 – in […]
BSR Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 tuning kit with 230kW
BSR has developed a tuning program for the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35, taking power out to an STI-crushing 230kW. The program is also available for other 2.0 TFSI-powered Volkswagens and Audis. BSR first started out as a Swedish tuning company specialising in Volvos. Nowadays, the company has expanded to […]
Video: 2012 Nissan GT-R runs 10-second quarter mile (stock)
There’s no doubting the 2012 Nissan GT-R (2013 in some markets) is a quick piece of gear. Here we see just how quick we’re talking, as this stock example rips down the quarter mile in 10.87 seconds. The updated 2012 Nissan GT-R was launched in Australia earlier this month, featuring […]
2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe review
You might be thinking, ‘what is that cute little thing?’ Well, this is the new 2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe. It’s the latest model to join the ever-expanding showroom range, and it’s the smallest, most playful MINI yet. 2012 MINI COOPER S COUPE – PROS AND CONS PROS: Extremely agile […]