Just a few months after the new 2014 Holden Commodore was revealed, Holden’s performance arm has unveiled the new 2014 HSV Gen-F range, including the Gen-F Clubsport and R8, the Maloo, Senator, and GTS. As expected, the new model will come with Chev’s ‘LSA’ supercharged V8 producing 430kW in the […]
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For Sale: 2007 Mercedes-Benz R 63 AMG, 1 of 4 in Australia
A very rare 2007 Mercedes-Benz R 63 AMG is up for sale, believed to be just one of four delivered to Australia. Based on the huge R-Class wagon, the R 63 AMG is basically the meanest production family MPV ever made. The Mercedes-Benz R-Class first appeared on some international markets […]
2014 BMW M5 facelift images revealed
Images of the 2014 BMW M5 facelift have been revealed online thanks to an accidental online configurator going live a little early. The high performance sedan gets a few cosmetic updates to the front end and some interior revisions. As previously reported, the new M5 will come with an optional Competition […]
Hennessey 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 HPE650 kit with 485kW (video)
Hennessey Performance in the US has come up with a tuning package for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 V8 monster, called the HPE650 kit. The muscle SUV is able to cover the quarter mile in just 12.6 seconds. Featuring a naturally aspirated 6.4-litre HEMI V8 in standard form, the SRT8 […]
2013 Audi R8 V8 review – quick spin
Regarded as the most user-friendly and practical supercar currently on the market, the 2013 Audi R8 V8 is now more efficient than ever, quicker, and filled with more technology. Is it too conservative for a supercar though? PerformanceDrive was recently invited to sample some of Audi’s latest performance cars, which […]
Holden VF Commodore priced from $34,990, $5k-$10k cheaper
Holden Australia has officially announced prices for the upcoming 2014 Holden VF Commodore, which will hit the market early in June. The new range is between $5000 and $9800 cheaper than the outgoing VE range. The range now starts with the new entry-level Commodore Evoke, which replaces the outgoing Omega. […]
McLaren MP4-12C now priced from AU$398,000, slashed $95k
The price of the mighty McLaren MP4-12C supercar in Australia has been slashed by just over $95,000, giving it $100,000 of competitive leverage over its main rival; the Ferrari 458 Italia ($526,950). The price drop takes effect now, dropping from the previous list price of $493,100. Likewise, open-top supercar fans […]
Russo Performance Holden Commodore Gen 3/LS1: 383 stroker package
Western Sydney LS1 V8 specialist, Russo Performance, offer a drive-in drive-out 383ci stroker package for all 5.7-litre Gen 3 Chevrolet engines. This includes those fitted to a range of factory Holden Commodore models from 1999 up to 2005. Russo Performance Gen 3/LS1 383 stroker package – information on kit: The […]