The McLaren F1 successor (named the McLaren P12 in the industry) will apparently feature a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8. Even though the current, lower-spec MP4-12C offers the same layout, the P12 is set to be a significantly higher tune. CAR magazine in the UK is reporting the McLaren P12 will also […]
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Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI V8 in Australia mid-2012
Audi Australia is introducing the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI V8. This is the drop-top version of the R8 which was, up until now, only available with the 5.2 FSI V10. Audi says the new addition to the lineup will be only available by special order. It comes with a […]
For Sale: Holden Torana SL/R 5000 and Ford XT Falcon GT
A collection of rare Australian classics will go up for auction next month, including a 1976 Holden LX Torana SL/R 5000, and a 1968 Ford XT Falcon GT. The classics will go under the hammer at the Shannons Sydney Summer Auction on February 20. Finding a mint Holden Torana these […]
Ford Mustang RTR-C with carbon fibre everything, including wheels
Yesterday we showed you a mean Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 tune. From the blue corner we found this Autosport Dynamics Ford Mustang RTR-C, featuring new HRE carbon fibre wheels, and a full carbon fibre body conversion. Yes, carbon fibre wheels. Alloy wheel specialist HRE has come up with a new allow […]
2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe – Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG rival on the way
BMW is planning a 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe to rival the Mercedes-Benz CLS 65 AMG. Spy photographers from around the world have caught prototypes out on the streets testing. (rendered speculation only, by 6post.com) The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, only unveiled last month, is a new four-door coupe […]
TIKT Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Tripple X kit with 566kW
TIKT – a machining specialist in Germany – has come up with a tuning kit for the Corvette ZR1. It’s called the TIKT Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Tripple X, and it produces 758hp (588kW). In standard form the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s figures are ballistic enough. The 6.2-litre supercharged V8 develops a […]
Maserati GranCabrio Sport now available in Australia
Maserati has announced the new Maserati GranCabrio Sport; the fastest, most powerful convertible Maserati on sale. The stunning drop-top is available now from $338,000. The Maserati GranCabrio Sport is a step up from the base model GranCabrio. It features various performance-oriented highlights such as restyled front and rear bumper bars, […]
Video: Insane AC Cobra crash at 130mph (209km/h) at Willow Springs
The man behind this replica AC Cobra crash, which occurred at 209km/h (130mph), is extremely lucky to be alive after losing control on the main straight at Willow Springs race track in the US. Talk about death defying. A crash in an open-top vehicle at over 200km/h rarely ends well. […]