Our humble Volvo 240 GL has been stripped of its 2.3-litre credentials in preparation for an LS1 Chevrolet V8 conversion. It’s all happening. For those who missed Part 1 of the fortnightly feature series we’re doing, PerformanceDrive and some of the guys from our partner company are planning a very […]
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Mexican-Italian ‘Inferno’ previewed, pitched as 1400hp supercar
If your Tuesday hasn’t been mental or unhinged enough, we could have the antidote here. This is the Inferno supercar, an unholy fusion of Mexican and Italian. It might sound good in the food world, but in the supercar realm, it is nothing short of outrageous. Designed by Italian Antonio […]
2016 Chrysler 300 SRT Core review (video)
Chrysler has given the characterful 300 SRT a healthy refresh, with more power, more refinement, and more equipment. Is it still one of the best barnstormer bargains of the decade? The Chrysler 300 SRT and SRT Core (essentially the same car) are unique vehicles, with the 2016 model designed specifically […]
McLaren reveals 675LT Spider, new lightweight drop-top
Following the debut of the McLaren 675LT supercar earlier this year, the British company has now unveiled the drop-top Spider version. The 675LT sits at the top of Super Series lineup, featuring plenty of lightweight components that overall help it shave 100kg over the regular 650S. In Spider form, dry […]
2016 Holden Calais V Sportwagon VF II V8 review (video)
The new 2016 Holden VF Series II Calais V Sportwagon sits in the market as the only, rear-wheel drive V8 luxury wagon priced under $100k. Unfortunately, it won’t be around for much longer. We’re going to miss it. A lot. There’s something admirable about a vehicle that can take the […]
Ford Australia dealers to offer warranty-backed Roush tuning kits
Sources have confirmed with PerformanceDrive that Ford Australia dealers will soon be offering high-output Roush tuning kits for the new Mustang GT V8. It’s understood Ford showrooms all around the country will be offering kits as a factory-backed option. Roush, famous for developing aftermarket components and upgrade packages for the […]
Lamborghini Urus SUV to come with bespoke twin-turbo V8
Some more details are starting to come through on Lamborghini’s upcoming Urus SUV, with the latest reports saying it will get a unique twin-turbo V8 and not the V10 from the Huracan as first suspected. It was initially thought to receive V10 power and later an iteration of the Aventador’s […]
First Ford Mustang orders arrive in Australia, sold out for 2016
The first orders for the new Ford Mustang have arrived in Australia, with all examples for 2016 already sold out. Ford says it has taken 4000 pre-orders for the modern muscle car, which includes more than 80 per cent that have paid deposits. The first allocation landed at Melbourne’s Appleton […]