As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, McLaren has announced special editions of the MP4-12C Coupe and Spider. The ’50’ editions are designed with help from the McLaren Special Operations team. Although there aren’t many significant special features, the limited editions will be very exclusive. McLaren plans to make just […]
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Porsche 918 Spyder details revealed (video)
Porsche has released new details on the epic Porsche 918 Spyder production car, set to go on sale later this year. Up until now, power outputs and specifics on the electric elements hadn’t been concrete. Now we know, the 918 will definitely be Porsche’s most powerful street-legal car ever made. […]
Oztrack Tuning HSV VE E Series 6.2L LS3: 415kW performance package
Oztrack Tuning, a Western Sydney-based Holden and HSV performance specialist, offers a drive-in drive-out kit for VE E Series HSV vehicles equipped with the 6.2-litre LS3 engine, improving power and overall driving performance. Oztrack Tuning VE HSV LS3 415kW performance package – information on kit: The kit consists of installing a […]
Jaguar F-Type on sale in Australia in August from $139,000
Jaguar Australia has announced pricing for the sexy new Jaguar F-Type. The new sports car will be available in three trim levels, including the F-Type, the F-Type S, and the mighty F-Type V8 S. Inspired by classic Jags such as the E-Type, the F-Type is Jaguar’s all-new halo sports car, […]
Switzer BMW M5 P700 tune provides 100kW power boost
Switzer Performance has turned its attention to the current BMW M5 for its latest tuning package. The company is usually renowned for boosting Nissan GT-Rs and Porsche 911 Turbos to oblivion, but in this case, it has given the stately yet bonkers sedan an extra dose of adrenalin. The tuning […]
McLaren ‘P13’ sports car being planned, below MP4-12C – report
At the moment, McLaren has just two vehicles in its showroom range; the MP4-12C and the just-revealed P1 hypercar. Things are about to change though, with the company reportedly plotting a new entry-level model to sit beneath the MP4-12C. According to a recent Motor Trend report, McLaren is looking to […]
Lotus F1 owners Genii Capital invest in Ruf Automobile
Genii Capital, the current owners of the Lotus F1 team, have become strategic partners with renowned Porsche tuner and vehicle manufacturer RUF Automobile GmbH. The deal is expected to see expansions not only in market presence but also product development. Specific details on the tie-up in terms of percentages and […]
New cars coming in 2013
Welcome to PerformanceDrive‘s New Cars Calendar for 2013. Here you can take a peek and see what new vehicles are coming out in Australia throughout the year. The calendar will be updated on an ongoing basis so be sure to check back. First quarter/Early 2013 -2013 Audi S8 4.0-litre twin-turbo […]