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A perfectly imperfect 1928 Ford Rat Rod
“It may not look it, but this rat rod is one of the more advanced pieces of vehicle engineering you’ll ever see” View fullsize
Race relations: check out Karen Hay’s six-second weapon
“Built by dad and driven by his daughter, this six-second roadster is the ultimate family bonding project” View fullsize Some would say that with
Concept Corner: an evil twin ’56 slammer
“Every month NZV8 ask their cover car owner for the concept they’d most like to build, or see built” Steve and Leanne Milne have
What happens when you dump a V8 in a Hilux?
The humble Toyota Hilux is a Kiwi institution. Seemingly everyone has their own Hilux story, making the nameplate one of the nation’s most culturally ingrained.
Daily Grind: a beloved 1946 Chev Pickup
NZV8 magazine isn’t just about fully modified vehicles — we also look at cool daily drivers too! If you’re passionate about it, and you drive
New Zealand’s doorslammer drag racing history, part two
“With New Zealand’s most prolific doorslammer recently celebrating 30 years of competition, we thought it was about time to look back and see how
Beyond the Fence Line: remembering the greatest race of all
View fullsize The mainstream media love getting caught up in the Bathurst 1000 — but it’s a fact that I hesitate to celebrate. Wherever
Brains versus brawn: a back-to-basics Cobra replica takes on a hi-tech Camaro
“We put a 2013 Camaro ZL1 up against the newest version of an old favourite: a back-to-basics Cobra replica” View fullsize At first glance,
Quick Quiz: how well do you know your V8 engines?
The engine bay is often considered to be where the heart and soul of the car lies. Its characteristics can give a car true character,
Overboost: blown, 703hp work hack
“After destroying his original engine with too much boost, Scott Allen was left with two choices: scrap the project or build it better. Guess
Weekend Warrior: a Supra that serves up a clinic in clean
We don’t only feature fully modified vehicles in NZ Performance Car magazine — the mildly modified get a look in too! It doesn’t matter what
Toyota tough: a raised and boosted V8 Hilux to remember
“Chopped, raised, and boosted — what’s not to like about Joel Oswald’s Hilux” View fullsize Joel Oswald has always owned four-wheel drives, having had a
A 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS with a mad reputation
“This 572 big block–powered Chev Malibu doesn’t just haul arse in a straight line, it’s a weapon in the twisty bits too” I knew
New Zealand’s doorslammer drag racing history, part I
“With New Zealand’s most prolific doorslammer recently celebrating 30 years of competition, we thought it was about time to look back and see how
Daily Grind: a Chev-powered 1973 Daimler Sovereign from left field
NZV8 magazine isn’t just about fully modified vehicles — we also look at cool daily drivers too! If you’re passionate about it, and you drive
