Ken Block has given the new Ford Fiesta RS WRC car a quick fang on the gravel stages of the Rally Great Britain in Wales. The tests were recorded by Block using a new GoPro Hero 2 helmet-mounted camera. It’s like a nimble mosquito through the bush the new Ford […]
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Nelson Racing Engines 10.4-litre V8 twin turbo with 1400hp
Not content with the power of your measly 5- or 6-litre V8 engine? Perhaps this Nelson Racing Engines 10.4-litre V8 twin turbo with 1400hp item will suffice then. The Nelson Racing Engines 10.4-litre V8 looks like a cross between a raging bull’s head and a giant concoction chrome tubing. In […]
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR preview
PerformanceDrive has just picked the new 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR ready for review. The facelifted MY12 gets a few minor trimming updates, more technology and safety on the inside, as well as chunky new Recaro bucket seats. With dual-clutch automatic-based transmissions becoming more and more popular these days […]
Vygor Opera.1 and Vygor Opera.2 details announced
Remember the Vygor Opera new Italian sports car revealed last month? Details on the Vygor Opera.1 and Vygor Opera.2 – the two variants being planned – have now been released. It’s not the most attractive Italian sports car around, but perhaps appreciation will grow in time? Perhaps it won’t, either […]
2013 Nissan GT-R unveiled with 404kW, on sale March 2012
Nissan has unveiled the new 2013 Nissan GT-R. It was speculated to offer 425kW. Although it falls slightly short of the mark, it does come with an optional new TRACK PACK. The 2013 Nissan GT-R gets 404kW of power and 632Nm, up 15kW and 20Nm over the current model. Nurburgring […]
Video: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 twin turbo runs 9.46sec
Check out this for the ultimate soccer mum’s car. It’s a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 twin turbo capable of nine-second quarter mile passes. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is already a fairly stout machine, coming equipped with a 6.1 HEMI V8 producing 317kW of power and 576Nm of torque. […]
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 […]
Vauxhall Astra VXR GTC revealed
Vauxhall has revealed the new Vauxhall Astra VXR GTC performance coupe. The GTC-based VXR will be the fastest and most powerful Astra ever made, and offer 207kW (277hp). The new Vauxhall Astra VXR is based on the well received Vauxhall Astra GTC and Opel Astra GTC, featuring a sporty coupe […]