Polestar has been having quite a bit of fun probing the performance potential of the Polestar 2 electric sedan. Last summer, the company tuned up a 2 with major suspension upgrades and extra power. It even announced the power ...
The Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas is all about personalization. It’s an event that even carmakers attend to showcase what extremes their models can be taken to when it comes to adding accessories. Ford sees the ...
In conjunction with SpareXHub’s 3rd anniversary, the company will hold a clearance sale with up to 80% off on genuine Ford and Hyundai motor vehicle spare parts. This is a one-time sale which will take place from 10 am ...
Lim Tayar, a member of the CKL Group, an automotive services group, has launched the Lim Tayar Family (LTF) licensing programme for the aftermarket industry. The programme enables tyre retailers and car workshop owners to upgrade their business for ...
SpareXHub, a Malaysian-based e-commerce platform for discounted, genuine auto spare parts will be organizing a 2-week long sale next month. The sale is for genuine BMW, MINI and Volkswagen car spare parts and there will be discounts of up ...
Ford today unveiled the new Shelby® GT350R Mustang, the most track-ready road-going production Mustang ever built. In 1965, Ford and Carroll Shelby developed a road-racing version of the popular Ford Mustang – the Shelby GT350 Competition model. Lighter, more powerful ...
1967 Shelby GT350 Fastback Ford 1967 Shelby updated their GT350 to include a newely-shaped fiberglass front end that accommodated the production model’s longer front hood. They also fitted twin foglights in the grill, c-panel air scoops and scoops just ahead ...
In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Turbocharged Inline-4 valvetrain SOHC 2 Valves / Cyl displacement 2479 cc / 151.3 in³ bore 100 mm / 3.94 in stroke 79 mm / 3.11 in compression 8.0:1 power 186.4 kw / ...
1966 Shelby GT350 Fastback After a successful year with the 1965 GT350, Shelby American updated the model for the 1966 model year. The most noticeable changes were the new rear quarter windows and side scoops behind the doors. Like the ...
2007 Steeda Cobra GT500 Ford took the wraps off the 450-plus horsepower Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 show car at the New Year International Auto Show March 23. It is the most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang in history and will take ...
Wimbledon White with blue stripes, the Shelby GT350 R was a purpose built racecar that became the template for GT350 road cars to follow. Racing in the SCCA’s B/Production class, Shelby was Ford’s answer to winning the Road Racing Championship ...
As a first time contestant to the Scion Tuner Challenge, Daniel Song felt that the FR-S was the perfect car to jump on. Almost immediately after accepting his participation in the Challenge, his mind went to work. He felt strongly ...
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2004 – A new era in Ford Mustang’s 40-year performance history begins in Las Vegas at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Nov. 2-5, with the reveal of 15 all-new 2005 Mustangs honed by the ...
Swiss Tuner Sportec, in co-operation with its project partners Toyo tires and Shell, not only blew away the 300 km mark for SUVs, but left the current world record of 282 km/h far behind by achieving a stunning 308.435 km/h. ...
The Los Angeles Auto Show was the forum for the world debut of an all-new ultimate street performance vehicle: The 2010 Steeda Q550 Streetfighter Edition. Destined to reign supreme in the Pony Wars – this high performance muscle machine is ...
SCOTTSDALE – Jan. 18, 2010 – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), will fulfill the dreams of enthusiasts by returning the legendary Shelby GT350 to its lineup of American performance cars. The Shelby team ...
Conceived, designed and constructed in Switzerland by SPORTEC’s technical team, the new version of the SPR1 offers unrivalled supercar performance and exclusivity, carrying over the 858PS bi-turbo, 3.6-litre, 24-valve, flat six T80M engine and permanent four wheel drive of the ...
In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Inline-4 valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl displacement 2990 cc / 182.5 in³ bore 103.9 mm / 4.09 in stroke 87.9 mm / 3.46 in compression 11.0:1 power 175.2 kw / 234.9 ...
Much like all Strosek models, this car was designed with body styling and aerodynamics in mind. Stosek does provide an option to ‘RS tune’ the engine up to 343HP. In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC 4 ...
The Rt 35 Anniversary is based on the Porsche 991. Its Turbo power-train is offered only in rear wheel drive. The engine produces 630 hp and is available with the PDK transmission ensuring outstanding performance and driver comfort. The name ...
The discrete town of Pfaffenhausen, Germany is an unsuspecting place to find one of the leading Porsche tuners. However the drive to that area, reveals country roads, winding around the plains of Southern Germany with a view distance to die ...
To take the Mustang racing, Ford contacted Shelby to get the car in SCCA-sanctioned events. He had not only had the leverage to get the car homologated, but also turn it into a successful contender against the Chevrolet Corvette. To ...
Based on a 993 Carrera. A 4WD version of this car was also available In Detail submitted by Richard Owen price $ $106 065 USD engine Turbocharged Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl displacement 3600 cc / 219.7 in³ ...
LIVONIA, Mich. (September 24, 2007) – Roush Performance continues to pay tribute to Ford’s legendary history with the 428R Mustang, a limited edition pony car which follows in the tremendous success of their 427R model introduced last year and which ...
The RGT 8, first introduced here at Geneva in 2010, is now available based on the new Porsche 991 platform. The RGT 8 features the “all RUF”, naturally aspirated V8 that produces 550 hp. The flexibility of the V8 engine ...
The new dimension of driving pleasure is the RUF Rt 12 S. This high performance sports car connects high end performance with complete road capability.The refined biturbo boxer engine with 504 kW (685 hp) develops a maximal torque of ...
1968 Shelby Cobra GT350 Fastback For 1968, Ford almost completely took over production of the GT350 by relocating production to Michigan. They also renamed the car to Cobra which Ford used to promote the model. New to the 1968 model ...
The Roush 2010 427R Mustang is the first in the lineup of new Roush 2010 Mustangs to have a ROUSHcharger installed which boosts the horsepower to 435 and offers 400 lb.-ft. of torque. This is the first time that Roush ...
RUF proudly presents the all new Rt 12 R at the 2011 Geneva International Motorshow (3rd to 13th March). The 3.8 litre bi-turbo boxer engine delivers 537 kW (730 bhp) of power with a maximum torque figure of 940 Nm. ...
Las Vegas – Automotive performance and racing legend Jack Roush today unveiled the 2012 ROUSH Stage 3 Premier Edition Mustang at the Sherwin-Williams Automotive booth at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) annual meeting in Las Vegas. Roush was joined ...
Saleen Performance Vehicles today unveiled its first 2010 product, the Saleen 435S, based on the new 2010 Ford Mustang. The introduction took place as part of the Special Vehicle Team Owners Association’s annual “Mustang Week” event. The 435S is the ...
The RUF Rturbo is built on the basis of the Porsche 996 Turbo and can be offered with 520, 550 or with 590 bhp. Correspondingly, the torque increases to 830 Nm in the 590 bhp version. Such performance is not ...
RUF’s turbocharged cars have a proven track record, sustained over 37 years at the cutting edge of automotive technology and design. A milestone model in the RUF sequel is the RUF RCT, originally launched in 1994. The abbreviation “RCT” stands ...
The Ruf Yellow Bird is one of the most prolific tuned vehicles and gained notoriety from a Road & Track cover article which called it the ‘Fastest car in the world!’. It achieved this title during to two-day event in ...
Alois Ruf and his team were inspired to build the RUF Roadster from a 1967 Porsche Targa. This 911 was equipped with an integrated roll cage which combines the safety of a Coupé with the fresh air feeling of a ...
For those who missed purchasing a GT3, there is now a superior alternative – the RUF RGT with an elevated power output of 395 bhp. This normally aspirated power-plant performance is achieved through equipping the GT3 – based engine with ...
In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Turbocharged Inloine-6 displacement 3746 cc / 228.6 in³ bore 102 mm / 4.02 in stroke 76.4 mm / 3.01 in compression 8.5:1 power 309.5 kw / 415.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm specific ...
In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Supercharged V8 valvetrain SOHC 4 Valves / Cyl displacement 4605 cc / 281.0 in³ bore 90.17 mm / 3.55 in stroke 89.9 mm / 3.54 in compression 9.25:1 power 268.5 kw / ...
In Detail submitted by Richard Owen price $ $160 000 engine Twin Turbo Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl displacement 3600 cc / 219.7 in³ compression 8.0:1 power 365.4 kw / 490 bhp @ 5500 rpm specific output ...
Saleen Automotive, North American’s premiere specialty vehicle manufacturer, unveiled its 620 horsepower S302E Mustang for 2008. The new ‘Extreme’, now represents the most powerful Ford-derived vehicle that Saleen has ever manufactured and a critical step in earning Saleen’s new respect ...