Sports Car Guide

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

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

August 24, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

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]

Renault launches New Mégane R.S. 265

August 23, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

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]

Hyundai Veloster Turbo Gameloft Asphalt 7 Heat

Hyundai’s Veloster Turbo and Genesis Coupe Star in ‘Asphalt 7:Heat’ by Gameloft

August 18, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Hyundai Motor Company this week announced two of its most exciting vehicle models have made their debut in one of the most popular mobile racing games, Asphalt 7: Heat [Read More]

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition exterior 2012

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series

August 14, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off

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 released

August 14, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off

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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Audi RS 5 Coupé Arrives in Australia 2012

August 10, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

The Audi RS 5 Coupé is an elite athlete. Its 4.2 FSI engine, a high-revving, normally aspirated V8, produces 331 kW at 8,250 rpm, with the peak torque of 430 Nm available between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. It consumes an average of just 10.5 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (down 0.3l/100km) – [Read More]

Audi Digital Rear View Mirror

August 10, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Imagine driving a sports car with no rear window. Audi does and the digital rear view mirror is becoming a reality for Audi R8 e-tron buyers from the end of the year. The digital rear-view mirror celebrated its dazzling premiere at the Le Mans 24 Hours in the R18 e-tron quattro and R18 ultra race cars. [Read More]

Hyundai Veloster Review

July 25, 2012 Chloe Fraser Comments Off

Hyundai has set the automotive market alight with its Hyundai Veloster. Is it a Coupe or hatch. The Hyundai Veloster certainly has the looks and feel to be a huge success for them. The Veloster is an example of what cool and innovative design combined with heaps of features can do to a market segment. [Read More]

2012 Audi TT Coupe

June 1, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Audi has updated its popular Audi TT for 2012 with the addition of new variants featuring the company’s sporty S tronic transmission. Previously manual-only, both the potent 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines now feature the brand’s sporty S tronic transmission for lightning-fast gearshifts [Read More]

2012 Hyundai Veloster Review

May 16, 2012 Steve Tierney Comments Off

The Hyundai Veloster . First impressions were ,,,Great looking sports car… Wow ..Although it prefers to be known as a Coupe . The Hyundai Veloster has certainly stirred the market. The Hyundai Veloster a coupe or a stylish sedan. Why does it have three doors. Hyundai’s Veloster with its cool looks and value for money is certainle destined to be a hit. [Read More]