The new Jaguar F-Type Coupe R has to be one of the best-looking cars built in the past decade. In a new video by DRIVE, Chris Harris does what he does best; produce lots of tyre smoke. The 404kW F-Type Coupe R features a supercharged 5.0-litre engine, and can sprint […]
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Hennessey Venom GT ‘World’s Fastest’ edition announced
To celebrate achieving a mega top speed of 435.31km/h, Hennessey Performance is launching a special ‘World’s Fastest’ limited edition of the insane Venom GT. Even though it is not officially noted as the world’s fastest car by Guinness, there’s no doubt it certainly has the potential to overtake the mighty […]
Mercedes C 63 AMG vs V8 Supercar vs F1 car
Another handicap-style race took place during the weekend’s season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, like last year. This time the race involved a Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG, a V8 Supercar, and a Red Bull Racing RB7 F1 car from 2011. The AMG was given a 24-second head start […]
Chrysler’s ‘Hellcat’ V8 could offer up to 700hp (522kW)
The upcoming Chrysler ‘Hellcat’ engine, which is set to be the company’s most powerful V8 ever, seems to be causing some in-company rivalry with the SRT Viper V10. There’s some speculation that suggests the V8 could produce as much as 700hp (522kW), which would make it more powerful than the […]
Lexus IS 300 with TT V8 conversion hits the dyno
Just a humble first-generation Lexus IS 300 laying down some figures on the dyno… We should mention the regular 3.0-litre 157kW six-cylinder has been replaced with a twin-turbo 5.3-litre Vortec 5300 LS Chevrolet V8, equating to a monstrous 861hp (642kW) at the wheels. Check it out. We love the neat […]
Porsche 918 Spyder chasing down 911 Turbo at Nurburgring
An interesting video has hit the ‘Tube showing a Porsche 918 Spyder chasing down a Porsche 911 Turbo at the Nurburgring. As far as we know both cars are prototype test cars being run by Porsche, which makes sense as the testing season at the ‘Ring has just begun.
Rare 1958 BMW 507 Roadster fetches record $2.63M
An extremely rare 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster was sold at a recent RM Auctions event for a record US$2.4 million (around AU$2.63 million). The beautiful convertible is the precursor to all BMW roadsters, and you can see a clear relationship with even today’s Z4. With elegantly flowing body […]
FPV GT ‘351’ last hurrah for FPV, most powerful Falcon ever
The return of the Ford Falcon GT ‘351’. Will it happen or is it just a rumour? FPV will apparently introduce a new 351 as a last hurrah before the company closes down for good