Since the GT nameplate was introduced back in 1967, we’ve seen quite a few interesting expressions of the famous Ford. The latest 2012 FPV GT FG MKII version is the most powerful yet. With a 335kW supercharged V8 under the bonnet, it’s easily capable of sending the speedometre into a […]
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V8 Supercars to use ‘traditional’ Sydney Motorsport Park circuit
The return of V8 Supercars Championship to Sydney Motorsport Park (formerly Eastern Creek Raceway) will take place on the traditional track layout, despite the circuit’s newly finished track extension. The V8 Supercars will be on track on the Saturday and Sunday, with 36- and 56-lap races, respectively. V8 Supercars CEO […]
2012 Ford Falcon G6 EcoBoost review (video)
It’s finally here, the four-cylinder Falcon. Will it be a game changer? Will it save the Aussie Falcon? The 2012 Ford Falcon G6 EcoBoost is one of three variants to feature the new engine, so let’s see how it all goes. (Obviously the key focus on this review is how […]
2012 Ford Falcon G6 EcoBoost preview
PerformanceDrive has just picked up the new 2012 Ford Falcon G6 EcoBoost turbo four-banger; the first ever four-cylinder Falcon. The engine is available in the XT, G6 and G6 E. So, first impressions, what’s it like? A four-cylinder Falcon sounds funny even just to say those words. Those familiar with […]
Video: Ford Falcon EcoBoost kills a toad in online ad
Ford has released an amusing, albeit slightly sick, new promotional video for the new Ford Falcon EcoBoost. The new four-cylinder Falcon is now available in XT, G6, and G6 E form. Obviously looking to remove any notion attached to four cylinder engines being ‘weak and not powerful enough’, Ford has […]
2012 Ford Falcon EcoBoost FG MkII now on sale
It’s official, the 2012 Ford Falcon EcoBoost FG MkII is now on sale in Australia. The new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder is available in the XT, G6, and G6E at no extra cost over the current six-cylinder models. This is the first ever four-cylinder Falcon to be released. The engine is […]
V8 Supercars returns to Eastern Creek Raceway in 2012
The Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) has today announced the V8 Supercars series will return to Eastern Creek Raceway. The rebuilt Sydney circuit will host round nine of the 2012 Championship in late August. The last time V8 Supercars was held at Eastern Creek was back in 2004. After seeing […]
2012 Willall Pilatus Mount Alma Mile Hillclimb
In the last weekend of March, the 2012 Willall Pilatus Mount Alma Mile Hillclimb was held in Innman Valley, South Australia. The annually held event is located approximately 80 kilometres south of Adelaide, and attracts a huge range of performance vehicles from around the country. The 2012 Willall Pilatus Mount […]