Sports Car Guide

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Sports Cars are a dying breed. The hedonistic pleasure of having a vehicle simply for fun is reserved for a few who can afford it or those that are enthusiasts.

Sports cars are also a broad category, ranging from hot hatches to coupes and convertibles, sport saloons and now the new breed of sports SUVs that can transport a family and go from 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and top out at 250 km/h plus.

We test them all for you, to drool over or to make an educated buying decision about which one suits you best

Porsche 918 plug in prototype Nürburgring
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Porsche 918 Spyder plug in hybrid prototype

September 22, 2012 Pete Wilson Comments Off on Porsche 918 Spyder plug in hybrid prototype

Porsche 918 Spyder plug in hybrid prototype drove the “Nürburgring-Nordschleife”, in a remarkable best time of just 07:14 minutes for the 20.6 km long circuit. The course was only available to the development team from Weissach for one lap, and it had to be started from a standstill. [Read More]

Toyota 86 GT ext 4
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Toyota 86 GT Review

September 22, 2012 Steve Tierney Comments Off on Toyota 86 GT Review

You’ll notice I didn’t call it a Toyota 86 .Just mention the number 86 around some car nuts at the moment and you’ll soon get the idea that the 86 is already getting a reputation .When I picked up the Toyota 86 for a drive I headed straight to the Gold Coast for a weekend of catching up with friends. [Read More]

MINI Cooper Coupé
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MINI Cooper Coupe and MINI Cooper Roadster

September 21, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on MINI Cooper Coupe and MINI Cooper Roadster

MINI Australia today announced two new entry engine variants for its two-seater range, the MINI Cooper Coupe and MINI Cooper Roadster, which arrive in Australia in November. Priced from $34,900 for the Coupe and $37,500 for the Roadster, the new Cooper engine variants reduce the entry price-point to the range by more than $8000. [Read More]

2012 Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Mazda Iconic MX-5 Upgraded

August 28, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Mazda Iconic MX-5 Upgraded

Now is the time to place the order for the upgraded Mazda MX-5 with dealers. The new MX-5 is due in Australia later this year and continues the MX-5 legend. The MX-5 is iconic amongst sports cars with a history dating to 1989 as an affordable balanced open top sportscar. [Read More]

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

August 24, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

The2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is ready to race from just $56,990 RRP for the five-speed manual model, a reduction of $5,400 over the MY12 list price, offering customers exceptional value. The 2013 Lancer Evolution with Twin Clutch Sport Shift Transmission (TC-SST) will be available from $61,990 RRP, a $5,400 price decrease while the MY13 Lancer Evolution MR has an RRP of $65,990, a substantial price reduction of $8,900. [Read More]

2013 Renault Mégane R.S. 265 Trophy 808
Renault

Renault launches New Mégane R.S. 265

August 23, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Renault launches New Mégane R.S. 265

Renault Australia today launched the highly-anticipated Mégane R.S. 265. In response to customer demand, the Mégane R.S. 265 will now be available in three generous specification levels from launch; the entry-level Cup, the sport orientated Trophy and for the first time, the range-topping, luxury Trophy+. The Mégane R.S. 265 remains highly competitively priced with a host of standard features across the range and a manufacturer’s list price starting at just $42,640, excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges. [Read More]

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition exterior 2012
Ford

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series

August 14, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off on FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series features a significantly recalibrated suspension package, new wider 9inch rear wheels with 275/35 R19 Dunlop Sports Maxx tyres and, in an FPV first, Launch Control. Limited to a run of just 350 units, the GT RSPEC is available in four colour combinations. [Read More]

FPV Pursuit Ute 2012
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FPV Pursuit Ute released

August 14, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off on FPV Pursuit Ute released

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has today launched a new look limited edition Ute. Powered by the impressive all-aluminium 315kW 5.0ltr supercharged V8 engine producing 545Nm of torque @ 2000-5500rpm, the Pursuit Ute will feature a GT colour-coded front bumper, GT RSPEC alloy wheels, and a striking accent and C-stripe decal.
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