High-end performance tuning company Hennessey, also responsible for the epic Hennessey Venom, is planning a tuning program for the just-unveiled 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The firm already aims to extract 1000hp (746kW) from the US muscle car. In its standard form the 2014 Stingray comes with a new LT1 6.2-litre […]
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Video: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray driving experience
Following up on a series of videos Chevrolet is releasing on the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the company’s latest showcases the driving experience of the new ‘Vette, and the various components used to enhance that experience. The last video the company showed outlined some of the background on the […]
Video: 2013 Daytona 500 crash sends engine into crowd
Up to 11 people have been reportedly injured during a big crash at the weekend’s Daytona 500 NASCAR event. The crash was so severe an engine was torn from a car and flung through a fence, with debris hitting the spectators. NASCAR racing is home to some of the biggest […]
Wiesmann MF4-CS lightweight previewed before Geneva debut
German niche sports car manufacturer Wiesmann is planning on unveiling a new lightweight ‘club sport – CS’ version of the already mosquito-like MF4-S at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show next month. The new version is set to be one of the quickest vehicles the company has ever made. Those who […]
Video: McLaren P1 prototype spotted by Ferrari 458 driver
A McLaren P1 prototype has been spotted by a Ferrari 458 Spider driver, no less, out on the streets undergoing road tests. The new hypercar is unfinished, however, you do get to hear some engine sounds. As revealed just a couple of days ago, the new P1 will come with […]
Gemballa GT Spider based on the McLaren MP4-12C
Renowned high-end German tuner Gemballa is planning on unveiling a unique new vehicle package at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show next month, called the Gemballa GT Spider. Based on the mighty McLaren MP4-12C Spider, the car features a number of Gemballa-developed styling tweaks to help it really stand out. The […]
McLaren P1 674kW V8 hybrid powertrain confirmed – official
McLaren has released the specifications of the epic new McLaren P1, the successor to the grand daddy of them all, the McLaren F1 of the Nineties. A hybrid powertrain for the P1 producing a combined output of 674kW (916PS) and 900Nm has now been confirmed. The new model will be […]
Video: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray engineering detailed
Chevrolet has released an interesting video showcasing the engineering that went into developing the hot new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The video goes into detail surrounding the development and manufacturing of the powertrain, suspension and brakes. The new Stringray is an important vehicle for GM, it has been designed to […]