So, we were planning on a comparison with the Calais V and the new Skoda Superb 206TSI. Both of which offer similar performance and at a similar price. However, Skoda cancelled our booking at the last minute. As we already had the Calais, and we’ve already reviewed it, we thought […]
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BMW 2 Series gets crazy V8 Chev LS conversion (video)
There’s a large portion of the car modifying community who believe everything can be improved by the fitment of a small-block Chevy V8, most commonly in modern, all-alloy LS guise. Lauded for its simplicity, reliability and tuneability, the LS has a massive support network and has seen duty in an […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 9 – GCG GTX4202R turbo
We haven’t forgotten about our Volvo 240 GL V8 project car, although it might seem like we have. It’s been through a few hurdles and there’s been a few changes to the plans, that’s all. For this installment it’s all about the turbocharger. We were going to go with a […]
McLaren P1 LM to attempt Nurburgring lap record
The company responsible for the McLaren P1 LM, Lanzante, says it is eyeing-off a Nurburgring lap record by the end of the year as it fine-tunes the road-legal GTR package. Lanzante boss, Dean Lanzante, has said he and his team are preparing a car to tackle the Nordschleife to finalise its […]
Novitec Ferrari 488 Spider gets tuned to 568kW
One of our favourite tuners Novitec has turned its head to the Ferrari 488 Spider, offering significantly more than just an aesthetic upgrade. The stock Ferrari 488 GTB’s 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 produces 493kW/760Nm, transferring power to the rear via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Ferrari managed a 0-100km/h run in three […]
2017 Camaro ZL1 manual does 0-60mph in 1st gear, line-locker confirmed
Chevrolet confirmed some specs and details about the 2017 Camaro ZL1 earlier this month, for the automatic version specifically. Now, some interesting details have been confirmed regarding the manual model. It’s already been announced the new 10-speed auto, developed in part by Ford and GM, is able to propel the […]
Cadillac Escala concept revealed, previews future design
A video from Cadillac we showed you earlier this week, previewing a concept car bound for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has morphed into the Escala concept; a slopeback four-door coupe in the vein of Audi A7. Based on the platform of the flagship CT6, the Escala previews the firm’s […]
McLaren unveils MSO HS limited edition, based on 650S
McLaren has lifted the veil on a super-exclusive MSO creation known as the HS, based on the 650S which makes up part of McLaren’s Super Series range. HS represents High Sport, which is a bit of an understatement considering the muscle this car is packing. It is powered by a […]