Gemballa is set to reveal four new project cars at the Geneva show this year, including a Gemballa McLaren MP4-12C, and two all-new Porsche 911 upgrade packages. The new McLaren MP4-12C comes with a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 producing a whopping 441kW of power; it’s a serious package. We can only […]
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Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG ‘baby SLS’ 911 fighter on the way?
Mercedes-Benz and AMG are said to be considering introducing a Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG, or so it has been named in the industry. The new model would compete in the market rivaling the likes of the Porsche 911. (rendered speculation only) Also slated as the baby SLS, the idea behind the […]
Video: Ruf RGT-8 flat crank V8 prototype screaming
Possibly the best-sounding V8 we’ve heard in a long time, and certainly the best-sounding V8 Porsche 911. Meet the Ruf RGT-8 prototype, as previewed in this video. Ruf Automobile is responsible for some very special, and perhaps the most thorough examples of Porsche 911 tuning. The company is a manufacturer […]
McLaren F1 successor and McLaren Porsche 911 rival on the way
McLaren is planning on developing at least two new models as part of its aim to produce and sell around 4000 cars per year in the near future. New models include a McLaren F1 successor/Lamborghini Aventador rival, and a Porsche 911 rival. McLaren has only just launched the new McLaren […]
Video: BMW M3 GTS vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS on Fifth Gear
Who wouldn’t want to see a BMW M3 GTS vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS battle? Well, Tiff and his pals from Fifth Gear are up to their usual tricks as they push both these hero coupes to the limit. The battle consists of a drift test, and a hot lap. […]
Hybrids Outsell ICE Powertrains as Ferrari Increases Q3 Profits by 46%
Ferrari has detailed a sharp increase in its third-quarter profits in its latest financial report, stating that hybrids have outsold their internal combustion siblings for the first time in its history. All up, Ferrari’s deliveries totalled 3,469 in the third quarter of 2023, marking a 9 per cent increase over […]
Hennessey Hires Ford GT, AMG ONE Guru to Lead Hypercar Development
Hennessey has announced it has tapped none other than former Multimatic Chief Engineer, Brian Jones, to head the development of the company’s future hypercars. Jones, who was previously the Chief Engineer of Vehicle Development and Integration at Multimatic Special Vehicle Operations (MSVO) has now been appointed as Hennessey’s VP of […]
Mahle to Supply Zenvo with Radical Quad-Turbo V12 For Upcoming Aurora Hypercar
Zenvo Automotive says that it has tapped powertrain specialists, Mahle, on the shoulder to help develop a monstrous quad turbocharged V12 for its upcoming Aurora hypercar, with the company aiming for outputs of 919kW from the ICE unit. While the Danish company has slipped back into obscurity in recent years, […]