V8
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Ex-BMW designer giving McLaren P1 custom longtail, 1400hp V8
The McLaren P1 was a watershed moment for the hypercar. One of the original holy trinity, featuring a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 and electric motor assistance, producing a combined 674kW and 900Nm. And all in a package weighing less than 1400…
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2026 Range Rover Sport SV Carbon now on sale in Australia
Range Rover has unveiled the Sport SV Carbon, a new flagship performance variant that brings lightweight carbon fibre elements and a sharper design to the brand’s iconic Sport model. Positioned alongside the Sport SV and SV Black, the Carbon edition…
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Video: 2026 Toyota Supra V8 Supercar engine sound
What is perhaps the most exciting chapter in V8 Supercars since the exit of local manufacturing beckons, as the Toyota GR Supra V8 Supercar clears its lungs for us. The BMW-sourced B58 inline-six was under consideration for a fleeting moment.…
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2026 Dodge Durango SRT spotted, V8 Hellcat engine coming back?
Nature appears to be healing, with the recently-maligned V8 refusing to die, based on spy shots and industry chatter out of Detroit. Spy shots of a 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat seem to confirm that arguably the most legendary engine…
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2025 BMW M5 review (video)
The BMW M5 has long stood as a benchmark in the high-performance luxury sedan space, pioneering the balance between outright speed and everyday civility. For 2025, it returns with its most dramatic transformation yet. Now powered by a 700hp hybrid…
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2025 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ review (video)
It’s big, it’s brash, and it’s unapologetically American. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ brings V8 charm and full-size ute presence to a segment that’s increasingly embracing efficiency-focused powertrain tech. While it won’t be for everyone, those looking for raw muscle…
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X revealed with 932kW twin-turbo V8 hybrid
An absolutely bonkers version of the Chevrolet Corvette has been revealed, dubbed ZR1X. It combines the most outrageous combustion engine ever fitted to a production Corvette with the front electric motor system from the E-Ray, resulting in a monster 9.0-second…
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Jaguar F-PACE SVR Ultimate Edition confirmed as last hurrah
Jaguar is marking the end of an era with a special edition version of its F-PACE SUV, called the SVR Ultimate Edition. It serves as a final, thunderous celebration of the company’s long history with internal combustion power as the…
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2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed revealed, fastest version yet
The fastest versions of Bentley’s Continentals and Bentaygas to date are adorned with the ‘Speed’ moniker, with this car’s predecessor sporting a highly-tuned version of the firm’s last W12. This time, a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 reports for duty, with no…