Aston Martin has sent out invitations to potential buyers interested in purchasing what is set to be the most powerful, track-focused and extreme V8-powered Vantage yet; the GT8. Dubbed the Vantage GT8, it is set to follow in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the GT12 (name changed from GT3), […]
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2016 Alpina B5 bi-turbo revealed with 800Nm V8
Alpina, the legendary aftermarket tuner and manufacturer, has just announced the 2016 model year update for the BMW 5-Series-based B5 bi-turbo sedan and wagon. The 4.4-litre V8 bi-turbo engine has been reworked, now pushing out 441kW of power and 800Nm of torque. The result of this tinkering has turned an […]
Video: Mercedes-AMG GT ‘Dreamcar’ promo snubs 911
Mercedes-AMG has released a new promotional video for its new AMG GT, claiming the creation as a definite Porsche 911 killer. The ad features a young child, dreaming of his ultimate future ride, the Porsche 911. The AMG GT enters the rear-vision mirror where it continues to catch up and […]
2015 Corvette Z06 gets new auto, shifts quicker than 911 Turbo
Chevrolet’s next Corvette Z06, due out next year, will not only debut a new LT4 6.2-litre supercharged engine producing the highest output of any production Chevrolet ever, it will also debut a trick new eight-speed auto transmission which the company’s engineer says is quicker than the auto in the Porsche […]
Porsche 911 Secrets: 1984 aerodynamic concept explained
Another ‘Porsche Secrets‘ mini documentary has been released. The latest episode goes into detail regarding the 1984 Porsche 911 prototype which was being developed at the time for enhancing aerodynamics of the 911. With special spoilers the otherwise 0.40 drag co-efficient was brought down to just 0.27. It’s quite an […]
2014 Jaguar F-Type V8 S review (video)
Interested in buying a Porsche 911 Carrera S? You need to take a look at this. This is the new Jaguar F-Type V8 S. It’s one of the most exciting cars this side of $500k
Mercedes-Benz ‘GT’ gets 4.0L turbo V8, RWD
Mercedes-Benz AMG boss Tobias Moers has confirmed the upcoming ‘AMG GT’, or so it’s being called, will feature a new 4.0-litre turbo V8 with rear-wheel drive. Speaking with Top Gear magazine recently, Tobias Moers confirmed the new model will come in rear-wheel drive form only and it won’t be available […]
Mercedes-Benz ‘SLC’ AMG prototype revealed, 911 rival
Mercedes-Benz has released some images showing a prototype version of the upcoming ‘SLC’ AMG sports coupe. The images confirm such a model is on the way, ready to take on the likes of the Porsche 911. The SLC will sit beneath the grand daddy SLS AMG in the range, offering […]