Conversions
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1990s Toyota Corolla 3-door gets GR Yaris AWD 1.6T 3CYL conversion
Toyota’s GR Corolla and GR Yaris are keeping the dream alive for new car enthusiasts and lovers of hot hatches, along with Hyundai’s i30 N and Honda’s Civic Type R. But it hasn’t always been like this. Australia didn’t receive…
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For Sale: RE Amemiya Lotus Europa with 20B rotary conversion
RE Amemiya is one of Japan’s most revered rotary engine tuning shops, having spat out some of the most outrageous Dorito-powered cars the world has ever seen. Examples of this are the 500hp RE-Amemiya GReddy AZ-1 and some of the…
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Video: 2025 Mercedes-AMG C 63 gets V8 engine conversion
Mercedes-AMG’s latest C 63 S E Performance has left plenty of car enthusiasts wanting. Despite its prodigious combined outputs of 500kW and 1020Nm – which gives it the ability to catapult from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds, its hybrid powertrain makes…
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6-rotor Mazda MX-5 unveiled at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
The world might be moving towards electrification, but if events like Summernats and Tokyo Auto Salon are any indication, the tuner and modified car scenes are showing no signs of moving away from old-school tech. Last year, ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett…
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For Sale: Mint 1975 Mazda 808 (RX-3) with 13b turbo conversion
A lovely little 1975 Mazda 808 RX-3 conversion has popped up for sale on social media, featuring a tuned 13B turbo engine and original reconditioned interior. Based on the Mazda 808 sedan, the car features full RX-3 trim conversion with…
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Toyota USA builds custom GR86 ‘Rally Legacy Concept’ for SEMA, 1.6T AWD conversion
The SEGA RALLY generation will enjoy this one. Toyota North America has built an awesome GR86 for the 2024 SEAM Show, featuring an AWD conversion and the 1.6T from the GR Corolla. And it’s all covered in Castrol livery like…
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Mad Mike McLaren P1 drifts up Goodwood with 1000hp 20B rotary conversion
The 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed brings a lot of excitement to the lower east English countryside every July, with noises from some of the most desirable and unusual machines the world has ever seen. This modified McLaren 650S-turned-P1, commissioned…
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Evoluto Automobili creates modern Ferrari 355, 55 units planned
Evoluto Automobili has unveiled its new ‘355 by Evoluto’ supercar. It’s a re-engineered homage to the iconic Ferrari F355, designed to deliver a modern yet analogue driving experience. The revamped classic blends exquisite design, cutting-edge technology, and custom quality engineering…
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Land Rover Discovery gets 4.0L Ford Barra, BMW 8HP conversion (video)
When it comes to engine swaps, the 4.0-litre Barra inline-six from the Ford Falcon has become a favourite due to its robust nature, and the ease with which high power and torque numbers can be achieved. Brendan McLaughlin‘s 1995 Land…