There is a new sheriff in town as it pertains to the Ford Mustang lineup. The 2025 Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red is about as good as it gets when it comes to street legal performance. Check this out: So, the factory Ford Mustang GT500 comes with a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 mill capable of producing 760hp. That seems pretty extreme, right? Well, get a load of the Shelby Code Red version. Shelby American ditches the blower for a pair of Xona dual ball bearing turbochargers. The bottom end of the 5.2-liter engine is beefed up with a set of custom Read More
It wasn’t as though people were saying that electric supercars were underpowered. Certainly, some of the current crop of high-performance EVs are at the top of the heap when it comes to blinding acceleration. Nevertheless, Rimac has seen fit to introduce a Type R variant of the Nevera. Sleek, clean lines and premium materials combine with neck-snapping performance in this latest iteration of the all-electric hypercar. Top Gear has deployed Deputy Editor Ollie Kew to give us the rundown of this extraordinary example of innovative automotive workmanship. Built around the Rimac Next Gen 108 kWh battery pack, the ultra-lightweight Rimac Read More
Tonight, we have some red-hot roll racing action from the streets (of Mexico). These cats are tuned up, fuel up and dialed in to get down on the interstate. First up, we have an insane hot rod. This thing looks like it’s from the 1930s – except under the hood – where it’s ultra-modern. This blue streak is throwing down with twin turbocharged power. He’ll be taking on a couple of Beemers. The first is a BMW M3 that’s been tuned and outfitted with performance exhaust. The other is a BMW M5 with full bolt-ons and an E85 tune. That’s Read More
Godzilla is revved up and ready to hit the streets. There will be carnage and chaos as three different versions of the Nissan GT-R roll onto the interstate to take on all comers. First, we have the 1,000hp version. Equipped with a professionally built stroker motor and transmission, this thunderous beast is known to terrorize towns from coast to coast. This one has been modified with the SS1000 turbo package from Street Science Labs. She’s angry and looking to break hearts. This monster will be rolling out against a Ford Mustang 5.0 in the first contest. This pony is well Read More
Lauded as the fastest 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in the World, the Big Red Camaro is more than a muscle car – it’s a rolling legend. This video documents record breaking events as they unfold during the Mojave Magnum at the Willow Springs Raceway. This is a 1.5-mile course that demands the absolute best from driver and machine. For the Gottlieb family, the Big Red Camaro is a labor of love spanning more than three decades. Utilizing powertrain and suspension changes, Big Red transforms from street car to drag racer to world speed record setter on a regular basis. In an Read More
Whoo-wee! It’s about to get real on these streets! We are looking at a pair of inducted sports cars specifically prepared for racing on the interstate. That’s right, it’s roll racing. Don’t knock until you’ve tried it. On the right is the 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak. Equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine, the Jailbreak is making legendary power. How about 717hp on pump gas? You can’t overlook the fact that the Jailbreak is a heavy pig at a GVW of 5,450-pounds. Despite the excess weight, this Mopar can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4-seconds and Read More
When street and strip racing legend Jeff Lutz crashed during a filming of the popular Street Outlaws cable television series, many speculated that he would never race again. Some critics ventured that Jeff would certainly never sit behind the wheel of another 1957 Chevrolet with massive horsepower. Wrong on both counts. Lutz is back and he’s built another shoebox Chevy. In appearance, it’s so closely matched to the original that it baffles the imagination. Undeniably, one of the standout features of this build is the custom front end. Designed by Jeff, the original mold was given to VFN Fiberglass, who Read More
This is a battle between a pair of modified domestic monsters on steroids – so to speak. Both these production ponies are built for speed and further modified with the purpose of roll racing in mind. Get a load of these gizzard slappers. In the right lane is the Dodge Charger Hellcat sedan. As far as sedans go, this is the bee’s knees. Under the hood of this rear-wheel drive chariot is a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 capable of producing 717hp on pump gas – and that’s in stock condition. Featured in this video is a Hellcat that has been Read More
