McLaren has taken to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to unveil a new special edition model; the 675LT JVCKENWOOD. In a move that surprised many, the special edition model celebrates the 25th year of a fruitful Formula 1 partnership between the Japanese and English brands. The 675LT […]
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Bentley Continental GT V8 ‘Monster by Mulliner’ edition announced
A unique boombox-on-wheels Bentley has been revealed at the CES event in Las Vegas, called the Bentley Continental GT Monster by Mulliner. The special edition model was developed by Bentley’s in-house Mulliner Division, usually responsible for customisation options, as well as high-end audio company Monster. The pair used a Continental […]
For Sale: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Wide Body AMG with 6L V8
Here’s a snapshot of AMG’s earliest days. An Affaltabach-tuned C126 series 560 SEC Wide Body, which is coming up for auction at the RM Sotheby’s event in Phoenix, Arizona. Numbered as 28 of 50, this car represents an era when AMG wasn’t as integral in the Mercedes-Benz empire as it […]
All-new TVR previewed, to feature V8 Cosworth engine
Some new information has been released regarding the revival of struggled British sports car brand TVR, with this teaser image previewing a future model. TVR chairman Les Edgar recently sent out a letter to some of its closest clientele, confirming there is a new model on the way that will […]
Volvo 240 GL with LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 3 – engine bay prepped
It might be Christmas time but it sure hasn’t stopped us from working on our Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 project car. This fortnight it’s been all about preparing the 240 for its spray job. Continuing on from the previous fortnight (Part 2), where we pulled the standard 2.3-litre engine […]
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 & XR8 Sprint limited editions confirmed
As much as Ford Australia has tried to deny it, today it finally confirmed the 2016 Falcon XR6 Turbo Sprint and XR8 Sprint limited edition models are on the way. We all knew it was coming, despite Ford Australia snubbing off the idea when questioned by PerformanceDrive earlier this year. […]
2016 HSV Gen-F GTS-R edges closer to reality; trademark found
We know Ford is planning to introduce XR6 and potentially XR8 Sprint special editions, and now it looks like the rivals from Holden’s HSV arm could be planning a GTS-R last hurrah. General Motors has filed a trademark for the GTSR name. Records of the trademark application can be found […]
McLaren P1 production ends, 375 in total
If you’re just about to duck down to your local McLaren dealership to buy a new P1 million-dollar hypercar, you needn’t bother walk out the front door; production has now finished. McLaren has just built the last example of the epic hybrid speed freak, stamped number 375. It marks the […]