A Honda-Motor Swapped Miata Is a Wonderful Thing!

It’s been said a thousand times that the Mazda Miata is a phenomenal drivers’ car. Lightweight, balanced and a joy to drive; it’s pretty well perfect. However, like any great hero it has its flaws....

Getting Under 8 Minutes Around the Nurburgring

If you talk to any track day bro, you’ll find out that when they head to the track, they do it for one purpose; faster lap times. Meet Gab, Kostas and Andreas, three Italian petrol heads who have access...

Track Day Bro! Where to get started.

By Phillip Oliveira So maybe you want to get into racing, but you’re not sure how to start? Or you’ve got the car and the racetrack, and you’re looking for some advice? GT Speed has got you...

Is the BMW i3 a Driver’s Car?

Last week in a post, I called the BMW i3 ”a recipe for the worst BMW driving experience on earth”. I mean look at it, it looks like the accidental child of a Toyota Prius and a BMW i8 It’s stubby,...

Miata is Always the Answer!

By Phillip Oliveira We live in a world where more is better. Bigger brakes, more power, more grip, higher top speed, faster acceleration, etc. All these things form the basis of what is typically called...

This is a LT1 V8 powered Volkswagen Beetle!

Forget about the old skool Beetle with the tiny 1,493 cc OHV H4! This is powered by a V8 engine! It is a LT1 on the back of the car, making it possible to move! A Porsche 930 Transaxle is also installed...