This ominous predator trolls the streets searching for its next victim. Permanently poised in a position to strike, the Terminator Cobra possesses a deadly bite. Car owner Tony Martinez is waiting to give us the details about his 2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra. This car began life as a supercharged coupe. In stock trim, the SVT made 390hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. Not that great by today’s standards, but a pretty good jumping off point. Tony took the 4.6-liter V8 engine and had it professionally built, replacing the stock iron block with a Texas Speed aluminum block before loading Read More
We are cranking things up on the streets (of Mexico) tonight. This grudge match has roots that date back to the earliest muscle cars. It’s naturally aspirated mayhem on these streets as a high-powered Camaro takes on a modified Mustang. Giddy-up! Arrayed in black on black, the Ford Mustang GT rolls off the assembly line with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine mated to a 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. This dual overhead cam Coyote motor could manage 460hp in factory condition. The Mustang featured in this video has been modified with a ported intake manifold, exhaust headers and an E85 Read More
Here we go again. This time, we are checking out Emilee’s 1UZ swapped 1977 Toyota Celica GT. There’s nothing I appreciate more than a small, rear-wheel drive car that has been upgraded with a big V8 engine. The most common – and economical – method is to go with an LS V8 from GM. This time Emilee chose a different route. I think you will like the results. Far from the moist confines of the East Coast, Emilee located a suitable old Celica in the dry climate of Texas. In a major stroke of luck, it had already been V8 Read More
This clip from Carwow features a series of 3-way drag races that border on chaos. The extreme vehicles on-hand for this extravaganza are all worthy of remembrance. Let’s get a closer look at this incredible machinery. Representing the Italians is the Lamborghini Aventador SV. With its naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine and all-wheel drive setup, the Aventador can manufacture 750hp (507 lb.-ft. of torque) and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8-seconds. Top speed is a computer controlled 217 mph and the Aventador can crush the standing quarter-mile in 10.4-seconds @ 135 mph. Ringing the bell for Germany is Read More
Have you heard about Elvira? This old girl is giving off serious sleeper vibes. Named after a previous owner, Elvira is a beautifully modified 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu built to drive. Here’s the rundown: The chassis remains stock. It has been separated from the body and powder coated before being put back together with all new components. Ridetech coilover shocks are on all four corners. The wheels look like factory steel but they are 3-piece aluminum units from Forgeline (19 x 9.5 front and 19 x 10.5 rear). The tires are 275 on front and 305 in the rear. The Read More
We are going back home tonight – to these streets – for some roll racing action on the interstate. This is a grudge match on the open roads of Mexico. Things are about to get heated. On the right is the C6 (2005 to 2013) Chevrolet Corvette Z06. This one has undergone an engine swap. The new mill is a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter all-aluminum beast with an upgraded camshaft and cylinder heads. It’s also got a carbon fiber intake manifold, and it’s tuned to burn E85. This thing sounds sweet. In the right lane is the BMW M4 (E89) with Read More
Top Gear Magazine Editor in Chief, Jack Rix is making it his personal mission to determine which of these twelve models is the Best Performance Car of 2024. You may be surprised at some of the entries. At any rate, Jack will take to the Navarra Race Circuit in Northern Spain in an effort to separate the contenders from the pretenders. Here’s the lineup: First is the Audi Auto Union Type 52 Schnellsportswagen. This ugly duckling looks like a fish out of water in this field. Looks can be deceiving. Originally designed in the 1930s, this peculiar rear-engine car is Read More
It has been said that horsepower is king. While that may be true on the dragstrip, on the street traction is definitely king. Where traction is concerned, you just can’t do better than all-wheel drive. Well, hers’s a truck that has is all – traction and big power. This is a 2020 Ford F-150 AWD Standard Cab Short Bed with a 5.0-liter V8 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. The engine remains stock except for the Whipple supercharger. The transmission has been bult to withstand the extra horsepower and the truck is tuned. Running slicks on all-four corners, this Cowboy Read More